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BMS Communication Setup Dipswitch Settings: Battery icon flashing indicates : Successful BMS communication BMS Communication pinouts: Inverter Battery RS485A 5 7 RS485B 3 8 Applicable to RS485 communication with all Kodak inverters Dipswitch “1” set to “ON” position NB: Newer Pylontech models (US2000C, US3000C, UP5000) appear upside, set as shown in image Contact SegenSolar (PTY) Ltd | Email: info@segensolar.co.
Settings Settings– Newer versions • Enter programming mode • Set 05 : Select PYL for Pylontech Batteries • If there is parallel inverters, please select ‘USE’ on slave inverters • Select suitable frequency in the 9th setting-set to 50Hz. • If you apply ‘SBU’ mode, except for the first steps, the 11th setting, the maximum charge current from grid should be set according to battery numbers. BMS communication • The 12th setting, discharge voltage limit is recommended to not be set below 46V.
Settings • Enter programming mode • Set 05 : Select PYL for Pylontech Batteries • If there is parallel inverters, please select ‘USE’ on slave inverters • Select suitable frequency in the 9th setting-set to 50Hz. • If you apply ‘SBU’ mode, except for the first steps, the 11th setting, the maximum charge current from grid should be set according to battery numbers. • The 12th setting, discharge voltage limit is recommended to not be set below 46V.
Troubleshooting – Most common communication error “Error 61 – BMS communication failed” POSSIBLE CAUSES: • Incorrect/damaged BMS cable used – cable tester • Incorrect DIP switches set on battery – Consult documentation on product page • Incorrect battery type selected – Program 05 • Incorrect port used on battery/inverter – User manual on product page NOTE: • OG range only uses RS485 with a Baud rate of 9600 • BMS cable included with battery/inverter or bought from SegenSolar – Ask your account manager
