Diecast aluminum IP67 enclosure. Auto-detect 12, 24, or 48- volt. Adjustable for additional system voltages. Onboard DIP switch or PC programmability. Waterproof J1939 CAN connectors.
Choose N-type or P-type harness sold separately. (Note that the correct harness being a Positive or Negative Field will need to be added to the order)
WS500/PH Positive field Harness
WS500/NH Negative Field Harness
The WS500 is the only alternator regulator available that can utilize current,
voltage and temperature to deliver the most precise and effective charging
possible for 12V, 24V and 48V battery systems – with configurability for voltages
in between – making it the perfect solution for charging lead acid based, or
new generation LiFePo4 lithium ion battery banks.
Developed during years of cruising in the Pacific Northwest, the WS500 is
uniquely designed to be configured via easy-to-use onboard DIP switches,
or can be connected to a PC to provide more than 100 user controls.
The WS500 can also be connected to battery BMS modules other CAN J1939
devices through its data ports, making it the only regulator of choice to provide
safe and smart charging for LiFeP04 and other emerging battery technologies.
The WS500 can be connected to a current shunt to monitor current flow to and
from the batteries, enabling the regulator to control charging based on a
combination of system voltage and amperage delivered from the alternator to the
batteries. In addition, the WS500 can also monitor alternator and battery
temperatures and modify charging output to ensure optimal safety and charging
performance at the alternator and batteries. When connected to a BMS system,
the WS500 can receive critical voltage, current and temperature data via the
CAN J1939 pathway, reducing the need for external sensor connections.
The regulator’s auto-detect function identifies system voltage and automatically
adjusts charging to support 12V, 24V and 48V profiles. Default profiles for eight
battery types can be configured at the regulator via the DIP swiches. Selectable
profiles include programs for standard and deep cycle flooded lead acid, standard
and high-density AGM batteries, carbon foam AGM (Firefly), Gel, and LiFeP04.
Two profiles allow for the flexibility to customize profiles with a PC, using the
WS500 Configuration Tool or a terminal program like Putty. Support for
non-common battery voltages (such as 32v) may also be configured in the same
way.
The WS500 can be used with different polarity alternators by selecting the
appropriate N-Type or P-Type regulator wiring harness. Wiring harnesses are
equipped with high-quality Ampseal connectors and provide all connections for
basic operation, as well as dedicated connection wires for voltage and current
sensing. See our Technical page for more information.
The Wakespeed® Offshore WS500 voltage regulator is built in the U.S.A. and
features an industry-leading two-year limited warranty.
The WS500 uses a unique approach to charge control by factoring multiple criteria – battery voltage, current in, current out, battery temperature, alternator temperature – to create a smarter approach to battery care. Highly configurable via built-in DIP switches, browser-based pre-configured downloads, free Android and iPhone smartphone apps, and via a number of third party software — and enabled to communicate via J1939 CAN protocol, the WS500 provides superior charging efficiency, and the singular ability to address the specific needs of newer battery technologies like LiFePO4 and similar chemistries.Ideal for RV or marine applications, the WS500 auto-adjusts for 12-, 24- and 48-volt systems and allows advanced user-configuration for system voltages in between. The WS500 can be easily configured to most popular battery types, using pre-engineered configuration files available from the Wakespeed website (www.wakespeed.com) or by using the free, database-driven smartphone app, or with the WS500 monitoring and Configuration Tool available here. In newer technology environments, Wakespeed’s WS500 provides unparalleled performance with a broad range of Lithium Ion and other high density energy storage systems. And, as the technology evolves, the WS500 advances as well. Unlike other products currently available, the WS500 is completely software upgradable. When new alternator or battery options become available, the regulator accepts firmware updates to stay ahead of the curve. In most cases, the regulator’s firmware is automatically updated whenever configuration files are modified in the app or online.Welcome to the future of intelligent alternator-based charging!
Select your Wiring harness based on whether you need positive or negative type alternator excitation. You WILL need either a Positive or Negative Wiring Harness unless you are prepared to build your own. Make sure you include it when you buy. For a quick overview of the differences and how to check your alternator, scroll down to the “How to determine Alternator polarity” link.
You may also wish to include a battery temperature sensor wiring harness. This is optional but is strongly recommended, especially in “Battery Centric” configurations where the WS500 can reduce its output when your battery starts to warm up.
Wakespeed’s WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator was designed and is manufactured in Washington State in the United States of America. Wakespeed’s circuit assembly facility is ISO9001 certified in accordance with AS9104 standards.
