BOS service kit CAN-USB
Installation & User Manual
Product name: BOS service kit CAN-USB
Product number: 98904305
- Release date:
- October 2023
- Last revision:
- 18. November 2024
Table of Contents
Package contents
- Quick manual
- BOS bus to Molex Microfit communication cable 5 core 0,5mm² twisted 1000mm wrapped No. 98904301
- BOS connect USB in housing No. 98904436
- User manual BOS CANopen to USB service adapter set No. 98904309
- USB cable 2.0 USB-A 2.0 male 2.0m flex No. 98904804
General information
Thank you for purchasing a high quality, german made product from BOS Balance of Storage Systems AG. We worked strictly according to german engineering standards in order to deliver valuable energy services for our customers. In case of technical problems or comments of any kind, please contact the local distributor for support.
Safety instructions
- Please read and understand the whole user manual before installation and usage of the product.
- Do NOT open the product housing. Danger of short-circuiting. Opening the device voids any and all warranty claims.
- Keep the device within the defined temperature range.
- Protect the product against heat (e.g. prolonged sun exposure) and fire and from water. Do NOT store or operate near water nor hot or flammable objects.
- Install this device step by step as written in this manual for best results.
- The mounting and the electrical connection may only be carried out by trained specialists.
- Incorrect operation can damage system components.
- Factory labels and markings must never be altered, removed or rendered unreadable.
- This device contains sensitive electronics, so take care during installation and use.
- Consider all relevant official safety instructions during transportation of the device. Safety instructions might vary depending on the mode of transport and on local country regulations.
Guidelines and certifications
The BOS connect USB, part of the BOS service kit CAN-USB, is designed and verified according to the following standards/guidelines:
- CE
- UKCA
- (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
- DIN EN 61000-6-1:2019-11, DIN EN 61000-6-2:2019-11
- DIN EN 61000-6-3:2022-06
Installation
Connect the BOS connect USB to your computer. Use the supplied USB cable or any other USB cable that supports data transfer. To make the connection, plug the cable into the USB port of the BOS connect USB and the other end into a free USB port on your computer.
Connect the BOS communication cable to the first battery. To do this, plug the Molex Microfit connector into the BOS connect USB and on the other side plug the MX80 connector into the communication port on the back of the battery.
If it is not a group of batteries already connected with communication cables, but a single batteries or batteries that are not yet connected with communication cables, you must also observe the following: The unused communication port with MX80 connector on the back of the battery must be occupied by the BOS bus terminator MX80.
Software
For operation, the installation of the software provided for this purpose on a computer with the following requirements is necessary:
Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11
Software installation
The latest software for downloading the BOS connect USB can be found under the following link:
Software operation
The BOS connect USB is automatically detected and the indicator is green when the adapter is connected.
On the left of all tabs is the area where the detected devices on the bus are displayed and can be scanned for. By clicking on the corresponding entry, this device is selected.
On the Software update tab, a firmware can be selected, which is provided by BOS. With the button “Update Firmware of all matching Devices” the firmware can be installed automatically on all devices, where this firmware belongs to.
A textual output of the current operating mode of the battery can be activated on the Debug Output tab. The “Controller” channel is particularly relevant here, as all the important information about the battery is output there. Several channels can be activated simultanesously.
And on the tab “Device Info” you can read the stored serial numbers of the battery controller. The serial number of the total battery is not necessarily the same number, because for example a double block with 160Ah is displayed as two different BOS battery S, which have seperate serial numbers.
Warranty & Legal Notes
Warranty
There is no manufacturer’s warranty on the product BOS service kit CAN-USB. The legal rights to claim under warranty remain unaffected and continue to exist.
Declaration of conformity
The BOS connect comply with all applicable provisions of relevant directives and regulations and are in conformity with the relevant standards. The full declaration of conformity is found for download at www.bos-ag.com.
Recycling Information
Do not dispose in waste bin, but recycle electronics and packaging materials according to local regulations.
Only for EC countries: According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU, electrical devices/tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
Contact BOS
BOS Balance of Storage Systems AG
Industriestraße 12
89081 Ulm
Tel.: +49 (0) 731 7254 4107
[email protected]
www.bos-ag.com
