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¶ Links and Features
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Latest release for WatchMonCORE and ExpansionBoard(v3)
Options for WatchMon-CORE supervisor and ExpansionBoard(v3)
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Or download directly: https://link.batrium.com/17aec
Latest release for WatchMon4/5/7 and MultiMon MM8
Control SoC% limits to allow relay controls as required based on SoC%
The firmware updater verifies if the firmware task is required
LongMon / BlockMon cell voltage calibration adjustment tool
Victron inverter CANbus profile include extension fields related to cell statistics
TC / Elcon charger to have both 250k/500k CANbus profiles
Relabel software releases: Preview=Alpha, Latest=Beta, Stable=Live
Enhanced application monitoring of data traffic via USB / WiFi and WebAccess
Control remote display to add note NS = "not supplied" for actuals when needed to reduce repeated support burden questions
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Firmware for MultiMon MM8 hardware
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Firmware for WatchMon7 hardware
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CellMon group "slave mode" functionality, presets, validation, and entire node range verse local range.
Store / Recover cell metrics for Bypass Session Ah, Lifetime Ah, lifetime Elapsed Hr and Initial Bypass Date.
Add LeafMon to CellMon types and appropriate defaults.
Node Chart for Cell voltage to rounded to 2 decimal places to avoid flicker, on telemetry reported to 3 decimal places.
Op status LED is cleared to amber prior to user restart and critical off event.
CANbus fix RX statistics.
Node statistics detect missing settings.
Detect changes to the Bypass Amps.
Correctly display the Input 6 status checkbox on the hardware expansion board.
Fix voltage cell filter for 5/6 and 10/11 to prevent flicker from bypass on the adjacent cell.
Update the frequency of bypass temperature readings.
Network Tester, LED ID, Device Sync and Bypass Tester are disabled.
Temporarily disabled balancing prior to user restart and critical off event.
Limited bypass amp to max setup.
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Default presets suit WM4/5/7
Handle field validation between WM4/5/7
CANbus lockup resolving prior attempts (Important Update).
Adopt new ESP32 library updates.
USB fetch range of history Daily / Quick logs.
CMU port able to read node setup, preventing chart with purple drops.
Refactor Device / Supervisor model to be easier to determine on connection.
Handle watchdog for esp32.
Relocate pin configuration with Odds / Even balancing.
Fix recovery from Cell communication on wiring re-connection.
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Payloads for M5 Stack display.
Stability to prevent lockup when talking to IO, RTC and ADC.
Improvements to RTC.
Remove flicker to Op Status LED.
Toolkit handles different Supervisors.
Align functionality between WM5 and WM4.
Determine bypass amp.
Fix recovery from cell communication on wiring re-connection (further improvements completed in future updates).
Ensure Bypass Temperature continues to report without Cell wires connected.
Enable the Bypass function.
Detect read external Cell temperature.
Configurable limits for 10s to 15s.
Enhance SoC% display for 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
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The scheduler includes alt Charge / Discharge.
Expansion function for Charge / Discharge fault input control.
Expansion function option verification.
USB connection shows a version mismatch.
Op status LED flicker (further improvements completed in future updates).
CANbus improvements for stability and prevent lockups (further improvements completed in future updates).
Resolve SMA alarm/warning CANbus message false triggers prior to actual critical events.
Victron CANbus payload for measured current from negative to positive when charging.
Extend CMU timeout to 80ms per series.
Improvements to Cell Monitoring.
Add CellMon type with defaults.
Add Expansion Template.
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Time scheduler on charge/discharge logic.
Additional inverters support
Improve Goodwe Inverter with more frequent heartbeat messages.
Improve EnPower Charger with more frequent heartbeat messages.
The authorisation pin code can be changed via USB.
Resolve 14S to display correctly skipping pins from the actual 16 pins.
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Additional Inverters support.
1000A shunt option.
Improve the process to join a WiFi connection.
USB connection adopts the same wifi and remote MQTT payloads.
Monitoring diagnostics for each communication port.
More function options for expansion hardware outputs.
Software versioning based on hardware models.
Bypass extra modes have enhanced display status.
Resolve the shunt communication issue.
Poor Wifi coverage delaying BMS processing.
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Shunt kWh energy measurement
Power readings beyond voltage and amperes
Daily accumulated kWh for charging into the battery
Daily accumulated kWh for discharge of the battery.
ShuntMon2 Support
Enable Connectivity for the new shunt module.
Connectivity Remote Support for
Brusa NLG6 22kW Charger
Victron Colour Control GX Inverter CANbus support.
Double storage window for onboard Quick Session logging.
Expansion output features (high/low volt alert ).
The bypass auto-level function has a configurable operating current.
Improve WiFi receiver stability (bug introduced in 1.0.29).
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WiFi connectivity
Allow remote configuration of setup parameters
Limited mode to avoid broadcasting continuously on the network
Broadcast read-only mode (prevents setup by disabling RX)
Traffic statistics to help to debug.
Quick Session history provides the ability to
Sliding time window of 17 hours (1 min) and 3.5 days (5 min)
Default 1 min, with interval options of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min and 5 min
Method to collect all internal records and store to a file.
Commissioning Checklist on startup to ensure setup steps are completed.
USB connectivity
Auto scan or specific com port reference
Allow multiple systems from one computer.
When joining Wireless AP can manually add SSID.
Add statistics for failed authentication events.
Enable auto refresh for shunt metrics/register dialogue screens.
Connectivity to new shunt device for ShuntMon2.
Software updates prevent warns with pre-release versions.
Ability to add customer banner for the toolkit
Daily session history to skip blanks from file append and display.
Daily session history
Resolve bug with extractor via USB (1.0.28)
Expanded to meet 10-year capacity.
Reset lifetime metrics now also clear shunt metrics.
Properly fetch the charging control parameters for SoC% via wifi.
Time sync attempt if out by more than 2 seconds, checked every 15 minutes.
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Expansion functionality for
Critical recovery logic for multi-battery recovery
Critical pulse On / Off output with timeout
Charge / Discharge limp limited power mode
Critical Fault sensor input for Contactor / Circuit breaker to add loop back verification.
Backward-compatible software to connect in read-only mode for older versions as far back as back to SW1.0.11 Aug-2016.
Extra status icon for read-only, Firmware Upgrade.
Bypass Auto Level extra function to handle no shunt condition
New Status LED option with solid 8-segment Soc% bar meter
Critical Control setup
Extra dialogue with less-used parameters
New parameters related to Critical recovery.
When saving setup verify against collected info not just old cache records
Double-check that Factory reset has been invoked on the System hardware setup.
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Enable WatchMon version 1.02 hardware
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Hardware Cell Group setup revisited to streamline configuration and suppress less common parameters
Dialogue to handle Device Sync and monitor the outcome and recommend action if required
Dialogue to handle Network Tester and monitor the outcome and recommend action if required
Cell Monitor poller to select less common modes
Detect if the CMU device sync task is required
Auto Level Bypass Extra Functionality mode to enable auto levelling of the cell voltage to the same value even when below target bypass voltage.
Extra Status icon for extra bypass re-balancing activity, CMU device re-sync required
Snapshot report on ad-hoc events to include setup configuration.
Hardware Expansion setup revisited to enable new feature options for 7 input and 10 output functions.
Highlight fault labels for hardware setup related to the system, cell group and shunt
Integration setup includes CANbus address for
Base Addr = BMS range base / remote and group
Remote Addr = remote Charger / Inverter range (prior default)
Group Addr = group range (Master / Slave CMU exchange interfacing).
Cell info caching watchdog from fixed reset interval to adjusted interval based on system size.
CellMon device sync function enhancements to handle long-chain networks.
Bypass Tester to handle long chain networks.
Shunt nominal capacity increased to 3500Ah.
When saving setup ensure that floating points parameters are verified correctly.
Setup Wizard can
Handle the no-shunt scenario
Revised defaults for relevant scenarios
Allow technician authorisation pin code if required.
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Wizard setup to auto-populate all screens with Hardware / Control defaults settings.
CellMon bypass extra adjustment modes for low volt cutout, and footer status icon when re-balancing. New method to check when cells are the same voltage for extended periods (1 min) and do not require a shunt. Record recent time stamp events.
Voice Player - configurable telemetry oral speaker for key stats with alternative voices, rate and volume settings, handy when not able to look at the display whilst testing.
Snapshot report now includes extra scheduling options (4hr, 1hr, 15min, 5min), and additional fields, also warns if not all the telemetry data has been collected
Include Eltek 2000HE/48 charger to CANbus protocol integration.
Main Chart now includes a tooltip for cell volt, temperature and bypass amperes.
Redirect the Help / Support Icon to the primary website away from zendesk.
Status footer icons to warn if the connection version is a mismatch, and re-sequence to improve visibility.
Expansion hardware includes the WatchmonCMC template, contactor sensor status and analogue input reading.
Correctly round default targets for Control Critical, Charging and remote screens
Ensure system operating status is not in timeout when there is no shunt
Session History allows direct reference access via GO
Lifetime history reset all counters.
Bypass tester to handle longer cell series network and report overall stats.
Shunt setup - idle Charge / Discharge thresholds can be saved.
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Wizard setup to auto-populate all screens with Hardware / Control defaults settings.
CellMon Bypass extra adjustment modes for low volt cutout, footer status icon when re-balancing. New method to check when cells are the same voltage for extended periods (1 min) and do not require a shunt. Record recent time stamp events.
Voice Player - configurable telemetry oral speaker for key stats with alternative voices, rate and volume settings, handy when not able to look at the display whilst testing.
Snapshot report now includes extra scheduling options (4hr, 1hr, 15min, 5min), and additional fields, and also warns if not all the telemetry data has been collected.
Include Eltek 2000HE/48 charger to CANbus protocol integration
Main Chart now includes tooltip for cell volt, temperature and bypass amperes
Redirect the Help / Support Icon to primary website away from zendesk
Status footer icons to warn if the connection version is a mismatch, and re-sequence to improve visibility
Expansion hardware includes the WatchmonCMC template, contactor sensor status and analogue input reading.
Correctly round default targets for Control Critical, Charging and remote screens
Ensure system operating status is not in timeout when there is no shunt
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Modifications to handle Solax / SMA-LG solar Inverter CANbus protocol.
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Idle bypass functionality to automatically equalise if more than 0.01v different
Technician Authorisation mode optional to limit setup changes (last 15 mins)
Snapshot Report to log live readings on a daily, Adhoc, bypass complete and critical events (to support diagnostics rather than sending screenshots of software).
For charging control include Bypass Session logic.
Show user warnings when accessing technician setup screens.
Wifi functionality
Join the AP (Access Point) method
Add disable mode to reduce power consumption.
Expand remote status flags 1 & 2 for a total of 8 bytes for Charge / Discharge
Control remote status activity monitoring
Display CANbus RX / tx ticks
Dialogue to display actual flags 1 / 2 in hex, float, etc
Add Theme / Style customisation to Toolkit software
Bulk Import now includes Lifetime metrics.
Solax inverter revisions to CANbus messages.
Brusa charger to adopt base address from integration setup.
SMA to adopt additional status flags.
Shunt status to correctly handle Charge / Discharge and Idle
Shunt voltage presets for 3K & 4K external resistors for 600V and 750V
Cellmon "Bypass Amp" calculates cellmon impedance and bypass voltage threshold
Bypass amp limit target is adjusted based on CellMonType and power level
The system LED indicator reflects the current operating state
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Refine drop-down options to use descriptions rather than camel case references.
Shunt options include 3k and 4k external resistor option
Critical control interface saves and improves performance and reliability.
Hardware integration saves fixes.
Enable EnPower charger models for 250k & 500k CANbus protocol.
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Setup File Import, function to restore backup configuration files.
History Extract, a method to save files for the history session log info.
Cloud IoT client, agent in Toolkit that sends telemetry to thingspeak.com .
Improved status icons that when clicked launch to relevant screens.
On "Node Chart" include extra field options.
New Tools menu to navigate to support functions.
Shortcuts to Firmware Upgrade
Shortcuts to Virtual Serial Driver Install
Software Update.
Refinements to client connection to simplify joining a WatchMon device.
Prevent screen flicker when navigating between screens.
Review and update device RTC device clock
Ensure that charging thermal relief limits to within the operating threshold.
Monitor session bypass amp hours.
Record daily initial bypass event timestamp
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Firmware Upgrade, add a simplified method to update firmware
Toolkit detects USB version and advise matching software release.
Relay Assignment option for Bypass Complete
Add authorisation pad to advance screens
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Node Chart setup enables the customisation of digit options and chart properties.
Status icons, add icons to the footer of the toolkit showing the control state and verification.
Software verification, daily checker to the latest release with methods to upgrade.
Fast startup of CMU processor to enable relay assignment.
The installer now adopts friendly names and shortcuts.
Preliminary MQTT client integration.
Add support tips to chart digit values and other screens.
Add logo to screens and adjust task titles.
Add an online support icon to launch to help the web page.
Add legacy wifi network message types and consolidate status to rapid/fast/slow
Add chemistry option for LiFePo4 long life with balance 3.50v
Refine default parameters on control screens.
SMA CANbus integration to handle SoC%.
Refine the Shunt processor to set acculm nett value.
Brusa charger integration with base address offset
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Backup setup, add file backup of device setup to my documents.
NeoPixel display, add external Soc% indicator for 8 segments addressable LED.
Software Installer now adopts signed company certificate for app and installer.
Add Bypass thermal relief function for charging.
Display power rate state/calc for Charge / Discharge.
Add manual limited power mode for Charge / Discharge.
Revise native CANbus Charge / Discharge status message flags.
Revise the control VoltView screen to show both normal and limited power remote targets
Add sounds when saving/error to hardware/control setup screens
When monitoring Run Idle / Charge input takes immediate effect if disabled
When the bypass achieves completion stops the charging session.
Ensure that SoC% modifications refresh the state of the device.
Revise control logic for Charge / Discharge to ensure transition times for Norm / Limp / Off
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Brusa NLGxx charger enables integration with Brusa charging equipment.
Bypass Tester tool, included for use when commissioning installation.
CellMon Led tool, included for troubleshooting to identify CellMon in the network chain
Lifetime counters and timestamp when switching to limited power LIMP for Charging / Discharging.
Software Installer improved to have minimal dialogue steps and include Batrium Logo.
Split Control Overview to VoltView and TempView.
The sound was added to activities on start, stop and error.
Simplify technician screen for Shunt Metric Soc% / Cycle changes
Solax inverter transmission is slowed for the hybrid inverter to allow operation
Shunt capacity is calculated correctly for reverse orientation
Shunt SoC% capacity accumulator handle repeated fast restarts.
Ensure that multiple systems on the network only update with the connected system
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SMA Inverter, enable integration with Sunny Island inverter.
Control Logic improvements
Enable Pause / Resume logic for charging/discharge
Rename Lo Power to Limited Power (Limp)
Rename Hi Power to Normal Power (Norm)
Rename Recover to Resume
Solax logic control enhancements to handle Limp / Norm operating modes.
Add feature to implement SoC% re-calibration on bypass complete
Add SoC cycle counter logic
Software toolkit theme can be altered and stored
Shunt calculations for consumption, estimates, and capacity in correct units.
Errors highlight errors to only be displayed on items with sensors enabled
Enable 10% to learn curves for the session to shunt Volt / Peak current
Ensure that Elcon / TC Charger can be adopted with 250 KBS CANbus speed
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Node Chart, add SoC% to the default layout and include extra field options.
Shunt orientation configuration to handle capacity Nett when mounted in a reverse direction.
When making changes warn on save if there is no active USB connection.
Control Logic improvements for charging/discharge
Low power mode
default values
invert status indicators to positive (same as critical)
Add a feature to implement SoC% re-calibration on High / Low threshold or in bypass.
Native CANbus protocol to adopt control logic and shunt estimates.
Shunt calculations for consumption, estimates, and capacity in correct units
Shunt current digits to be correctly displayed on Node Chart
Resolve corruption with session field statistics.
SolaX inverter SoC% to be kept between 0 to 100%
Shunt accumulation counters are updated to the external module when battery configuration is modified
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EnPower Charger, new integration option to the charger.
Remote Charging / Discharge info is displayed on the Live stats telemetry screen.
Remote control logic to move the scale to an advanced feature.
The shunt metric can be edited (SoC% to a suggested value and cycle count) .
Ensure that the charging process transmits remote low-power targets
Improve performance of saving changes to WatchMon