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Watchmon Toolkit Software FAQ
Overview
WatchMon Toolkit is a custom made software that allows you to view and configure your WatchMon Supervisor.
WatchMon ToolKit Software Installation
It is recommended that "WatchMon Toolkit" software be installed on a Windows 10 desktop (not mobile edition). Batrium will provide backward compatibility to Windows 7 desktop or later, but will not support older operating systems such as Windows XP or Vista. The prerequisite for Microsoft .Net framework 4.5.2, or later, is required, the installer will examine your system and prompt you to upgrade/install if not found.
WatchMon4 and WatchMonPlus
WatchMon1
WatchMon1 has been superceded. For this product please refer to installation links below.
Setup Checklist
The main steps you need to follow to setup your system forms part of the Setup Check List. Note that the Setup checklist is not available for WatchMon1 but the general steps are the same.
After installing the software and USB driver.
1. Connect your WatchMon via USB. Plug it in.
2. The Software Checklist will indicate if the software you are using is not the Latest Edition
3. Firmware - Firmware versions and software versions are linked. Therefore whenever changing versions of software it is necessary to update the firmware to match. On initially receiving your WatchMon, firmware should be updated to ensure the correct version is used.
4. Upgrading the Firmware on the WatchMon Supervisor
5. Running the Wizard Setup to Define your System
6. Network Test
This helps check that the network is a complete circuit.
Troubleshooting CellMon Network
How to Identify a Specific CellMon Using the LED
Understanding the LED Indicators on Each CellMon
Note that TestMon does the heavy lifting of this test for WatchMonPlus.
7. Device Sync
This is the step that transmits all the configuration you have setup to the individual cell monitors.
8. Bypass Tests
This tests that the bypass is functioning. This test will only work above 10°C
Note that a connection that might be firm enough for a network test to work might not hold up to the bypass test. Check the wiring if it fails.
Miscellaneous
Wifi - There are two options for connecting via wifi:
Connecting Directly to a WatchMon via WIFI - No Internet
Connecting to a WatchMon via Router - with Internet
Multi - string
Installing Multiple Battery Banks & Cell Monitors on the Same WatchMon
Understanding the Status Icons of the WatchMon Toolkit
Screen Explanations
Hardware Configuration Screens
Hardware Configuration - System Settings
Hardware Configuration - CellMon Settings
Hardware Configuration - Expansion Settings
Hardware Configuration - Integration Settings
Hardware Configuration - Shunt SoC% Settings
Bypass Tester - via CellMon Settings
Control Logic Screens
Control Logic - Critical Settings
Control Logic - Critical Extra Parameters
Control Logic - Charging Settings
Control Logic - Discharging Settings
Control Logic - Thermal Settings
Control Logic - Remote Settings
Tools Screens
Telemetry Screens
Telemetry - Cell Info Data Table
Telemetry - Daily Session History