EG4 280Ah Wall Mount Indoor Lithium Battery User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Eg4
Table of Contents
EG4 280Ah Wall Mount Indoor Lithium Battery
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: WallMount Indoor 280Ah Lithium Battery
- Firmware Update Process: RS232 to USB-A cable connection
- System Compatibility: Windows
Product Usage Instructions
Firmware Updating Process:
- WARNING: Ensure proper installation of communication cables into respective ports to avoid component damage.
- Connect the RJ45 (Pins 4 & 5) to the Battery-Comm port on the battery using an RS232 to USB-A cable, then plug the USB-A side into a Windows computer.
- Set the battery’s DIP switch ID needing the update to address 0.
- Power on the BMS of the battery using the BMS power button.
- Open the PowerPro RSD Firmware folder and launch the PowerPro BMS RS232 Updater.exe.
- Select the correct Comport for the RS232 cable assigned by Windows and import the firmware file.
- Initiate the firmware update process by selecting Start Update.
- Upon completion, close the Comport and exit the application.
FAQ:
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Q: Where can I find the latest firmware updates for the WallMount Indoor 280Ah lithium battery?
A: Navigate to the EG4 WallMount 280Ah Indoor battery product page by scanning the QR code provided in the manual. The latest downloads can be found there. -
Q: What should I do if I encounter difficulties during the firmware updating process?
A: In case of any issues during updating, contact the distributor for further assistance. Avoid powering off the system midway through the update process to prevent soft-bricking the BMS. -
Q: How can I ensure all system components are up to date before commissioning?
A: It is recommended to follow the firmware updating process outlined in this manual to ensure all components are fully up to date before system commissioning.
Contact Us:
- Email: support@eg4electronics.com.
- Phone: 903-609-1988
- Website: www.eg4electronics.com.
This document’s purpose is to both educate the end-user on the firmware update process for the WallMount Indoor 280Ah lithium battery and to provide a changelog for the different firmware versions
SCAN FOR UPDATED DOCUMENTS
FIRMWARE CHANGELOG
- Standard Version:
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Always ensure all system components are fully up to date before commissioning the system. Navigate to the EG4 WallMount 280Ah Indoor battery product page by using the QR code below to find the latest downloads for the battery. A PDF walkthrough will be included in the downloaded .zip file. If encounter difficulties during the updating process, contact the distributor for more information.
FIRMWARE UPDATING PROCESS
- Please read the steps below thoroughly before updating the EG4 WallMount battery or batteries. Failure to do so can result in a “soft-bricked battery”.
- Please do not disconnect the RS232 cable during the update or have the Windows computer power off. This will lead to a soft-bricked BMS.
- Be sure to remove all parallel communication cables from the “Battery-Comm” ports between each battery. Failure to do so will result in a soft-bricked BMS. Do not attempt to update multiple batteries at the same time.
- While updating, be sure that only the BMS of the battery that is updating at that time is powered on. Otherwise, there is a risk of a soft-bricked BMS if multiple batteries update simultaneously.
WARNING:
Make sure to install the communication cables into their respective ports!
Improper installation may lead to component damage!
EG4 recommends double-checking all points of connection before introducing power to the system to mitigate any potential issues.
Read and follow the steps below to avoid soft-bricking the BMS.
- Using an RS232 to USB-A cable, connect the RJ45 (Pins 4 & 5) to the “Battery-Comm” port on the battery and then plug the USB-A side into a Windows computer.
- Set the battery’s DIP switch ID needing the update to address “0”. (See image to the right)
- Power on the BMS of the battery using the BMS power button.
- Open the “PowerPro RSD Firmware” folder.
- Open the “PowerPro BMS RS232 Updater.exe”
- Confirm that the “Comport” is set correctly for the RS232 cable that Windows has assigned. Now select “Import Hex”.
- File Explorer will now open. Next, navigate to the “PowerPro Heater Firmware” folder, and open the next Firmware folder. Now open the RS232 folder and choose the file “PowerPro Heater Logic Change. hex” then select Open.
- The “PowerPro Heater Logic Change. hex” file has now been loaded into the updater. Next, select “Open Comport”.
- Start Update will now be available to click. Select “Start Update”
- Once the update has been completed, “update finish, exit BootLoader” will be displayed in the prompt. Select “Close Comport”. Exit the application.
CHANGELOG
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Version 1.1.1
Added changelog -
Version 1.0.1
Corrected minor formatting issues -
Version 1.0.0
The first iteration of the completed manual