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Expected Delivery time: March 2022 – March 2025 LED BAR ON THE SIDE...
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A mixed cluster composed by LV/HV and XP cannot be monitored remotely via WiFi APP The new Generation BMS of the 5K3-XP can be used as a replacement part of the BMS that equips the 5K3LV/HV 5K3XP needs to be monitored and programmed with new PC software, the software has the same interface and functionality as the 5K3LV/HV software.
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5K3XP LOW VOLTAGE OPERATIONS 5K3XP All DIP Switches SET to OFF ( from master to the penultimate) Set the last module as 00000100 ( terminator) Connect all the RS 485 Cables from Master Port B to Port A of the Sub 5K3XP Proceed the RS485 in Daisy Chain until the last module Connect the power connection as usually...
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LV MIXED CLSUTER MAX PARALLEL SYSTEM IS RESTRICTED TO SIX MODULES...
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DIP SETTING IN A MIXED CLUSTER Parallel System Parallel System Parallel System Parallel System Parallel System Master 5K3XP Master Slave1 Slave1 Slave2 Slave2 Slave3 Slave3 Slave4 Slave4 Slave5 5K3 LV/HV Slave5...
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5K3 LV/HV + 5K3xp LOW VOLTAGE SINGLE CLUSTER EXPANSION MAX 6 UNITS LV THE 5K3XP ( New Model) SHOULD BE THE MASTER BATTERY AND UPPER ONES. THE 5K3 LV/HV SHOULD BE THE LOWER ONES 5K3XP DO NOT MIX ALONG THE TOWER 5K3XP THE 5K3XP SHOULD BE SET AS 0000 0000 5K3XP...
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5K3XP HV CONNECTION OF 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP LAST MODULE...
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5K3XP HV CONNECTION OF ADD ON MODULES ADD ON MODULES 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3 LV/HV 5K3XP 5K3 LV/HV 5K3 LV/HV EXISTING MODULES Must the last part of the string 5K3XP 5K3 LV/HV 5K3XP 5K3 LV/HV...
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5K3XP LOW VOLTAGE HUB MAX 7 CLUSTERS AND 15 BATTERIES EACH CLUSTER...
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5K3XP SET UP OF A LOW VOLTAGE CLUSTER USING AN LV HUB MAX 7 CLUSTERS AND 15 BATTERIES EACH CLUSTER EACH MASTER MUST BE SET WITH A CLUSTER ID TO BE INDETIFIED BY THE LV HUB 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP 5K3XP...
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5K3XP LOW VOLTAGE HUB MAX 7 CLUSTERS AND 15 BATTERIES EACH CLUSTER Step 1: Set the parallel clusters as usual, connect the RS485 cables, connect the power cables cluster address master battery Step 2: Set the on the DIP to assign the Cluster ID last battery Step 3: Set the DIP address as 0000 0100 to all the clusters.
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5K3xXP + 5K3 LV/HV LOW VOLTAGE HUB WITH MULTI-CLUSTERS MAX 7 CLUSTERS AND 6 BATTERIES EACH CLUSTER Compose the Cluster adding the New 5K3XP on top of the existing 5K3LV/HV Modules Set the DIP SWITCH of the first Cluster master as ID 01 ( All Masters of the remaining Clusters needs to be set with consecutive ID ) 5K3xp MASTER SHOULD BE SET AS THE CLUSTER ADDRESS 5K3XP...
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5K3XP + 5K3 LV/HV LOW VOLTAGE HUB WITH MULTI-CLUSTERS MAX 7 CLUSTERS AND 6 BATTERIES EACH CLUSTER WEHUB XP CLUSTER CLUSTER CLUSTER CLUSTER CLUSTER ID 01 ID 04 ID 02 ID 03 ID 05 INVERTER...
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LOCAL and WiFi APP MONITORING APP FOR ANDROID AND APPLE...
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TWO APP FOR DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS Developed mainly for Installers, main function is FW upgrade and Debug during the installation phase Can be used by private accessing with the FREE ACCESS option, Installer can use the PSW 1010 to enable more functions Developed for end user, main feature is the daily monitoring and historical data.
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-No Cloud access via Browser Password: 1010 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS -BMS FW UPGRADE -Master Account provided by WeCo for extensive access -Single Module Connection -Add manually the S/N of the battery to see more systems -Live data from the battery -Get notifications from multiple accounts...
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The APP INTERFACE IS THE SAME FOR BOTH APPLE AND ANDROID Same Functions and design has been adopted for both Operative Systems however due to the operative differences between IOS and Android minor differences can be noticed Please note, this is a WiFi interface and the data are collected via a remote server, the APP is updated every four minutes. For Live Data need to use the Bluetooth Connection APP, Bluetooth Allows only a single battery connection.
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AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE PLAY AVAILABLE ON APPLE STORE WECO BT WECO BT...
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BLUETOOTH APP / LOCAL CONNECTION Step 01 Download the APP for Android or Apple from our WeB site or from the Market Place and install on your mobile giving permission for the Privacy and Bluetooth If the Battery module is not marked as XP it is necessary to use an external WiFi device Unbox the WiFi Device Make sure the Bar Code is clearly visible, this bar code needs to be scanned via the APP scan function...
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BLUETOOTH APP / WiFi Board XP Models are equipped with Inbuilt WiFi and Bluetooth Device linked with the BMS The Module is located on the Right side of the battery. For maintenance, It is necessary to remove the Top Cover of the battery.
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STEP 4: Access the APP and follow the instructions (POP UP) Insert password> 1010 (Installers Free Access by pressing Log In...
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STEP 5 ENABLE the Bluetooth adapter on your Mobile Phone Slide to the right the Adapter Button that is located on top of the main page of the APP...
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STEP6: Select the Battery you want to connect with The name of the battery is the same of the battery SN on the label. Warning. The Bluetooth APP works only with one battery, multiple connections are not supported...
STEP7: BLUETOOTH CONNECTION During the first connection could be normal to have no data from the battery Just scroll down to refresh the main page Main Functions: -Battery Monitoring -FW Upgrade...
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STEP 8: BMS FW Upgrade When the Battery WiFi/BT device will be successfully upgraded, the APP will show if there is a new FW Press the UPDATE button on the APP to initiate the FW UPGRADE A second PAGE will appear confirming the FW version available for upgrade, press UPDATE to load the new FW on the BMS Refresh the APP and go to the main page to see the live data.
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EXPERT USER- SERVER BRIDGING FOR ESP BT BOARD UPGRADE...
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WeCo suggest to use a Mobile HOTSPOT connection, this will guarantee a faster download. To set up the WiFi connection it is required to SET the Bridge Function of the WeCo Local APP. A_ Enable the HotSpot connection on another mobile phone.
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+ Internet Bridging STEP 2: Setting the WiFi SSID on the Mobile APP Insert your Network name Manually insert the Network Name and Password (The Hotspot Network and APP must have the same Network name, App is case sensitive) Insert your password Set the AP band to 2.4GHz Only –...
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+ Internet Bridging STEP 3:ESP FW Download After the the WiFi Device is connected with the server the Online Software will inspect if any upgrade is available for the specific Bluetooth ESP of battery. ( Inbuilt or External) In case a new FW for the WiFi/BT ESP of the battery is available online, the APP will show a POP UP as shown below.
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STEP 4 BT Device Firmware Installation After pressing Submit Data on the APP it is necessary to restart the battery. Restart the Battery by pressing the Run Button Only Turn OFF the battery and turn it ON again, The UPGRADE PROCESS WILL BE INITIATED AUTOMATICALLY after the battery restart The upgrade time might take up to 15 minutes and during this period the Bluetooth function is disabled ( Device non detectable) ATTENTION During the upgrade process do not close the APP and do not Attempt another upgrade...
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BT Device Upgrade process 3.2.1 3.4.1 3.2.1 UPGRADE to 3.4.1 UPGRADING COMPLETED...
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STEP 11: When the S/N will be visible on the BT list of the APP it is possible to restart the APP From the list of Bluetooth device online you will be able to see the battery S/N recently updated Select again the same S/N you have recently updated.
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SETTING PAGES - EXPERT ACCESS Expert Operator Bluetooth settings on the single Module...
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After the replacement of a BMS might be required to reset the Shunt by making a Current Calibration of the BMS This Operation can be done by using the Set Current Function and applying a fixed load and Set the Discharging Current accordingly, then press OK.
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System Balancing ( Fast Function) During an annual inspection might be required to perform a manual cell balancing if the environmental conditions of the site can affect the BMS operational Capability The Expert operator can select specific cells to be balanced. After the Selection the equalizer will operate automatically to balance the cells ( Actively or passively)
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Manual Server Setting for Expert Operations and Device Pairing with the Cloud Server Manual Setting of the Battery SOC for testing and Debug procedures Serial Number Set up and Module Pairing with the others Parts Number only for XP models Current Settings for Shunt Calibration Cell Selection button, manual / forced Equalization process ( Expert Only) Single Cell Value of the Module...
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AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE PLAY AVAILABLE ON APPLE STORE WECO WIFI WECO WIFI...
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Download the APP from Google Play Or On Google Play: WECO WIFI...
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Search for WECO WIFI APP, Download and Install on your iPhone...
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Register to create a new account Register a new Account Get code, on your registered email...
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Add your first Device Scan the BAR CODE of Give Permission to use Confirm the Device Pair the WiFi Local the Master Battery if LV the Camera + Light Network or the HV BOX if HV Your SSID Network name Your WiFi Password Or Add another Device...
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To Assign a System Name To Assign a System Name To Assign a System Name 2. Tap on the Upper Setting Symbol 3. Tap on each box to modify 1. Scroll to page 3 LV parallel system Page3...
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System name Assigned by the User * see next pages Last Update based on the last server connection available, when the system is offline for more than 30 minutes this line will blink showing the word: No Connection System Current, Charging or Discharging value in Ampere System Voltage in Volts DC Status of Charging expressed in percentage Charging or Discharging Status ( When the Arrow is Upward means DISCHARGIN, when Downward...
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Daily SoC graph, Monthly and Yearly. Tap on the Upperpart of the display to see the result Calendar selection for the specific day of the year, the customer can select a day to see the SOC curve and the energy in / out details Energy IN / Energy OUT for the specific day/month/year selected by the user MAX and MIN Temperature recorded by the BMS for the Battery for the period selected by the user...
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PAGE 3 System Name, Location and Time Zone ( can be set following the next page instructions) Battery Type and FW version currently installed on the BMS System General Status> HEALTY or ERROR Numbers of Modules that composing the Cluster ( either in LV or HV configuration) Number of Cycles performed by the Battery or by the Cluster Time recorded by the BMS while the battery was in Charging Status Time recorded by the BMS while the battery was in Discharging Status...
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Protocol Currently set on the battery BMS Type of battery LFP 16 cells ( or LFP 15 Cells mainly for Telecom) Battery Serial Number Datalogger MAC address WiFi network Name ( if available by the provider) Last Detailed data available for each module of the cluster Events of the system, Warnings, Errors, Update process etc.
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