Reprogramming the charger |  | | | Programming adapter kit |
Pic programmers can have different programming connectors. The Microchip units have a 6 pin RJ/12 connector, and others have a 5 pin SIP. This set of components lets the RJ/12 type program the SIP, and the SIP program the RJ/12.
With a programmer like the low cost ICPO2 or the ICD 3 from microchip, you can easily upgrade the code for your charger.
The widely distributed V 2.4 has migrated to the latest V 2.8 code
V2.5
added a feature that will run the fan during the delayed start of Mode 3 or 4, so the pack can better heat or cool in preparation for charging.
Another change is in the use of the last option bit in setup.
In V 2.4 and back, this bit was only applicable to mode 6 charge B4 discharge/no precharge
We now use the bit differently based on the selected mode.
In run mode 1-2, it has no function.
In mode 3-4, this bit selects autostart, where the charger will go right into a delayed start on power application, so one can set the charger up to start when power is applied. One could set a timer that applied power to the charger and a heater in the cold car. the fan and heater will run during the delayed start, and if sufficient delay time is set, the car can be warmed, charged, and be ready for you to drive the recharged warm car to work.
The last bit is non volatile in mode 3-4
In mode 5 it has no effect, and in mode 6 it works to select the precharge as in V 2.4
V 2.6
Add cold charge to the non volitile mask, so it can allow the delay in mode 3-4 to be shorter and have a lower initial temperature also change default to MaintRunTme* to 1400 for a longer soak charge.That way autostart with delayed warmup can have the cold temp option set so if the warmup was not quite complete, it will not stop due to the in or out temp being too cold.
V2.7
Add discharger test when idle. With discharger connected to the battery and plugged into the charger,(side AUX port) you can now test the discharger by pressing test. Each press of the test key will turn on the discharger for 2 seconds to check it out this works in any mode, but does require a connection to the car/battery to power the light.
V2.8
In mode 6, when you press the start key, a brief message will come up"Initial V match"
"Press down V now".
If you press down, while this message is active, the battery voltage will be recorded, and the precharge discharge recharge cycles will proceed as normal. When the last recharge is finished, instead of stopping, a final discharge will be done and it will stop at the same voltage as when the process started, so the car will not require reseting as it will be at the same approximate SOC as what it was when the reconditioning started.
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NOTICE 04/24/2013
The programming kits are sold out, Another order has been placed, and this notice will be removed when they arrive, and the kits are available.
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I ordered some of the iCP01 programmers and am offering them with the adapter so you can get set up to upgrade your Smart charger or OBDIIC&C software
The operator manual for the programmer is available here:
operators manual
and the PICkit 2 software is available here:
software
Video instructions for charger code update will be here:
Hardware connections using the programming kit:
hardware
software install and programming
PicKit software install,loading HEX file and programming the charger
What happens in the charger during programming:
What happens on the charger when programming
The cost of the adapter is $15+ postage
The cost of the kit with programmer is $35+ postage
The hex code for the latest V2.8 version of the charger operating system
V2.8 charger code hex file
(Posted 1/23/2013 by mikey) |
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