PbmsTools V2.

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User Manual

CICT Mobile Communication Technology Co., LTD

September, 2024
Content
1. Software Running Environment ................................................................................................. 4
2. Communication Connection....................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Communication Interface .................................................................................................... 4
2.2. RS232 Communication Cable Connection .......................................................................... 5
2.3. RS485 Communication Cable Connection .......................................................................... 5
2.4. Communicate with the Upper Computer ............................................................................. 6
3. Interface Function ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Real Time Monitoring .......................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1. Interface ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.2. Main Control Instructions .............................................................................................. 8
3.1.3. Try to Connect .............................................................................................................. 9
3.1.4. Automatic Rotation Pack ............................................................................................ 10
3.1.5. Get the Administrator Permission ............................................................................... 10
3.2. Paraller Monitoring ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2.1. Interface ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.2. ShowMonitor .............................................................................................................. 11
3.2.3. Clear........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.4. SaveToDatabase ........................................................................................................ 11
3.2.5. ExportData ................................................................................................................. 12
3.3. SaveRecord ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1. Interface ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2. Read / Write to the BMS Time .................................................................................... 12
3.3.3. Storage Settings ......................................................................................................... 13
3.4. Parameter Setting ............................................................................................................. 13
3.4.1. Interface ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.2. Function ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.5. System Settings ................................................................................................................ 14
3.5.1. Interface ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.2. Function ..................................................................................................................... 15

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1. Software Running Environment
This Pbms software runs on PC and compatible machines, using the WINDOWS

operating system which has NET Framework 2.0 or above frameworks. It does not

require separate installation; it can be run and used by simply double-clicking the

main program icon in the folder.

2. Communication Connection
2.1. Communication Interface

Note: Different communication connection methods can be provided according to

customer.

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2.2. RS232 Communication Cable Connection

DB9 to RJ11 Cable

RS232 to USB
Converter

1. As shown in the above images of DB9 to RJ11 cable, the leftmost pin of RJ11
connector is pin1 which pin3(Green), pin4(white), pin5(blue) correspond to
pins2, pin3, and pin5 of the DB9 connector respectively.

2. Please ensure that each pin of the communication cable is connected. The best
way to verify this is using a multimeter to measure.

3. The RJ11 connector connects to the RS232 interface of the RS232 to USB
Converter, and the USB end of the RS232 to USB Converter connects to the
USB port of the computer.

2.3. RS485 Communication Cable Connection

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 RS485 to USB
Converter

DB9 to RJ45 Cable

1. As shown in the images of DB9 to RJ45 cable, the leftmost pin of RJ45 connector is
pin1 which Pin 1 and pin 8 correspond to RS485-B, Pin 2 and pin 7 correspond to
RS485-A.
2. Pin 3 and pin 6 of RJ45 connector is ground. Pin 4 and pin 5 of RJ45 connector is NC.
3. RS485-A and RS485-B correspond to pins 1 and 2 of the DB9 connector respectively.
4. Make sure the communication cable pins are connected.
5. The best way to ensure this is to measure with a multimeter.

2.4. Communicate with the Upper Computer

Note:
Step 1: Ensure that the battery is normally powered on and non-dormant state, crystal
head of DB9 to RJ45 cable inserted into the RJ45 port, USB terminal inserted into the
computer;
Step 2: Double-click to start the Pbms software in upper computer;
Step 3: On the “RealTimeMonitor” window, Click the "OpenSerial" button to search for the
serial port to try the connection. Serial port and Adr need to modify if the parameter is not
correct.

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 Note: The reasons for the serial port connection failure, which may be:
 Use the wrong upper computer. Method: replace the correct version of the upper
computer
 Poor communication cable or wrong wiring. Method: change another communication
cable or correct the wrong wiring
 The computer USB interface is not recognized. Method: change another USB port of
upper computer
 The driver of USB converter is not installed. Method: install the driver suitable for the
communication line.

3. Interface Function
3.1. Real Time Monitoring

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3.1.1. Interface

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3.1.2. Main Control Instructions

1. Serial: can select the pull down, select the serial port to communicate. (Note:

available when the serial port is not connected)

2. Host: Select the drop-down item of the Pack currently read, and when FF is selected,

access the RS232 interface of the host to obtain all PACK data. (Note: available

when the serial port is not connected)

3. Pack: the total number of Packs read by the upper computer from the BMS board

(obtain PACK data from the primary PACK when applied to multiple machines in

parallel).

4. Adr: Address value Currently read from BMS.

5. OpenSerial: alternate function button, open or close the serial port.

6. StartMonitor: Start communication with batteries to monitor status about batteries.

7. Battery number: Data key, pack number, display the pack being read and

rendered in the current interface;

8. SystemStatus: When a system status occurs, the corresponding text will change

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 from gray to blue.

9. Applets: Administrators password input bar when the parameters need to be modified.

Some settings require the administrator password to use. When the password is

entered correctly, the input box will turn green.

10. Firmware: Software version number of the BMS.

11. BMS S/N: S/N number of the BMS Board.

12. Pack S/N: S/N number of the Battery pack.

13. Monitoring communication status: communication status between upper computer

and BMS board.

14. Computer current time

15. Flag icon: display the flag icon of the current language country, click to switch the

language.

16. SwitchControl: When the switch control button is red, the corresponding function is off, and
when is green, it is on.

3.1.3. Try to Connect

First, set the port rate and Pack on the upper computer, connect the BMS board with

RS232 or RS485 communication cable, then insert the USB interface of RS232 or

RS485 communication cable into the USB port of the upper computer, and then click

the "OpenSerial" button to automatically search and open the effective serial port.

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3.1.4. Automatic Rotation Pack

step:
When selecting FF in the "Pack" drop-down, the "Poll" check box becomes available.

Check the polling function can be used, and uncheck the polling function will be

cancelled.

Figure 3.1 the polling function

3.1.5. Get the Administrator Permission

Enter the administrator password at the "Applets" input box at the bottom right of the

interface like Figure 3-2. After correctly entering the password, the input box

becomes green. From this time, you have obtained the administrator permission.

3.2. Paraller Monitoring Figure 3.2

3.2.1. Interface

Click the main interface tab [ParallerMonitor] to enter the interface, as shown in Figure 3-

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 Figure 3.3

3.2.2. ShowMonitor

Click the check box, the data area on the interface can display the monitored real-time

data.

Note: This function only displays the data on the interface, and the data has not yet

been saved.

3.2.3. Clear

Click the button to clear the real-time data on the interface.

3.2.4. SaveToDatabase

Click the check box to start recording the data. When there is a data record, the number
of saved data bars will appear on the right side.

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3.2.5. ExportData

Click the Export Data button to export live data that has been recorded. It can also be

exported on the [Export Data] page.

3.3. SaveRecord

3.3.1. Interface

Click the main interface tab [SaveRecord] to enter the interface, as shown in

Figure 3-4

Figure 3.4

3.3.2. Read / Write to the BMS Time

Click the “ReadBMSTime” button to read the BMS time. Click the “WriteSysTime” button to

write the BMS time.

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3.3.3. Storage Settings

Range: starting number and maximum number.

ReadRecord: Click the button to read the storage record

Pause / Continue: When reading, click "Pause" to read, and then click to continue

reading.

ExportRecord: save the records on the interface locally.

DeleteRecord: Delete the stored records of the BMS board.

Note: When reading, when prompted "no more data" indicates that it has been read.
3.4. Parameter Setting

3.4.1. Interface

Click the main interface tab [ParamSetting] to enter the interface. When entering the

interface, the interface value is empty by default. Figure3-5

Figure 3.5

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3.4.2. Function

Read parameters: Read all the parameters of the interface.

Write parameter: Override the BMS parameter. This operation requires administrator rights.

Restore the default parameters: restore all the parameters to the default parameters. The

default parameters are from those preset in the BMS. This operation requires administrator

permission.

Import parameters: Read the data in the local file to this interface. Note: The data is only

read to the interface, not written to BMS, if you need to write.

Export parameters: save the interface data to the local area.

3.5. System Settings

3.5.1. Interface

Click the main interface tab [System Settings] to enter the interface, as shown in

Figure 3-6

Figure 3.6

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3.5.2. Function

Follow the interface prompts. The functional operations require administrator permission.

3.6. Setting
3.6.1. Interface

Click the main interface tab [Setting] to enter the interface, as shown in Figure

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3.6.2. Function

This function tab displays the default parameter settings required for Pbms software to

communicate with the computer via serial port. If the parameters of the computer serial port

are different from the default parameters, please modify the corresponding parameter values

Figure 3.7
here.

3.7. Tools
3.7.1. Interface

Click the main interface tab [Tools] to enter the interface, as shown in Figure 3-8

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 Figure 3.8

3.7.2. Function

There has 2 affiliated tools in Pbms sfotware. [UpdataSoftware] is used to upgrade the

firmware in the battery. [Anti-theft Tools] is used to set the parameters of the anti-theft module

in the battery (if configured) in order to enable the anti-theft function. Due to the possibility of

abnormal battery function caused by the use of these two software, it is recommended to

contact our technical support when using them.

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