iCharger's control via MODBUS

[circuit]

I have an iCharger, which is great by the way. Recently I saw this document:
http://www.jun-si.com/UploadFiles/iCharger_MODBUS_Protocol.pdf
which is describing MODBUS protocol for reading and writing data. Now, from given tables, It looks like it is possible to run full control from PC side. I would really like that to do controlled tests.

Has anyone had any luck with that? Quick search has not found anything.

 

[izeman]

Subscribed just in case you find something.

 

[tungsten2k]

I have an iCharger, which is great by the way. Recently I saw this document:
http://www.jun-si.com/UploadFiles/iCharger_MODBUS_Protocol.pdf
which is describing MODBUS protocol for reading and writing data. Now, from given tables, It looks like it is possible to run full control from PC side. I would really like that to do controlled tests.

Has anyone had any luck with that? Quick search has not found anything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zefiAHxsgko

TaroS on RCG:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28406725&postcount=3521

-=dave

 

[tungsten2k]

My formed opinion is that iCharger 4010DUO is not designed for offer even more features when is used with a PC.

I am up to shopping for such chargers right now, and now I am totally convinced that iCharger PC software will never come close to Hyperion EOS chargers supplied software.
4010DUO were designed to be easy to use, top models of Hyperion EOS has potentials becoming a battery analysis and charging work station, which is what I need most.

There is absolutely no software written by Junsi for the iCharger, so I'm not sure what software you're referring to.

3rd party software that has been written to interface with the iCharger is LogView 2, LogView Studio, and DataExplorer

I'm not sure how you arrived at your "formed opinion" but it's clear you have not understood the MODBUS protocol specification at all, or you would know that software could be written to control any aspect of the iCharger using the MODBUS protocol. That is the topic of this thread. It sounds like your complaint is that no one has already built an entire iCharger control and data analysis suite using MODBUS, which is a different topic than what the original poster is asking about.

Good luck in your charger purchase decision !

-=dave

 

[circuit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zefiAHxsgko

TaroS on RCG:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28406725&postcount=3521

-=dave

Thanks. I have seen this, but was wondering if there is someone else. Will try to reach him.

I have all ready mentioned my application, and as long iCharger does not offer a PC software solution out of the box, it gets automaticaly out of my list.
Simple as that.

Depends on what you need it for. I'm pretty sure Hyperion software is useless for my application. So if it has no open communication protocol, Hyperion is useless to me. Simple as that.

 

[dnmun]

and that would make you a caveman. nobody wants to be the caveman.

 

[circuit]

Let's say I am designing a BMS and would like it to communicate with charger. No open protocol = no comm. So useless, whatever PC software there is. As I said, I have specific needs. And I'm sure several others have them, too.
I won't list all functions I need here. If you are developer of Hyperion software, contact me privately. Otherwise this is empty discussion.

 

[circuit]

Honestly I have not used hyperion gear and have not seen their software, so all is left for me is to believe when you say their software and hardware are remarkable. However it is all of topic, because I am interested in iCharger and their communication protocol.

 

[circuit]

In this case I gave you the answer in your question by my very first reply.

Take care !

Yes, you wrote the obvious thing. Good for you!

 

[tungsten2k]

In this case I gave you the answer in your question by my very first reply.

Take care !

I've observed your posts here on E.S. and you're just as much of a self-absorbed sour person here as you are on EEVBlog. My only advice is to try to be kinder and more open-minded and you'll likely be surprised to get the same in return.

Enjoy !

-=dave

 

[DMA]

At the risk of thread necromancy (but bringing the topic back in line), here's some code that will stream out an iCharger's current state, via USB:

https://github.com/aarossig/ichargermon


And here's detail on the Modbus protocol:

https://www.foxtechfpv.com/product/chargerpowersupply/icharger/iCharger_MODBUS_Protocol.pdf

I'm hoping to use multiple iCharger x6 to capacity test cycle a large bank of old LiFePo4 cells. Logging via USB, in realtime, is my initial goal. I'm also hoping to write the control portion for it, for more automated testing.