Connecting a Vestwood battery
Protocol selection
For most Vestwoods batteries, select the protocol below on the SolarAssistant configuration page.
Please note that the Vestwoods VT48100e/A1 uses the Narada protocol as shown below.
Cable
For most Vestwoods batteries, you need one Vestwood USB cable. Multiple batteries are interconnected with a standard straight cable.
Please note that for the Vestwoods VT48100e/A1 you will need a custom-crimped USB cable. Multiple batteries are interconnected with a standard straight cable. The cable needs to be crimped to match the pinout below:
| Pin 1 | - |
| Pin 2 | - |
| Pin 3 | - |
| Pin 4 | RS485A |
| Pin 5 | - |
| Pin 6 | - |
| Pin 7 | RS485B |
| Pin 8 | - |
Dip switch configuration
Start your dip switches with the master on address 2. The next battery should be address 3, then 4, etc. Note dip switches only take effect after battery restart.
Result
Once you press connect in SolarAssistant, you should see each pack show up under the battery section. If you make any cabling or dip switch changes, ensure you press disconnect and connect in SolarAssistant to rescan available packs.
