Battery Operation
How to Calibrate Your GivEnergy Battery
Over time, your battery’s reported State of Charge (SoC) can drift slightly from its true value. Calibration helps the system improve SoC accuracy so that percentage readings better reflect the battery’s actual charge level. GivEnergy batteries ...
How do I update firmware on a stackable battery?
Stackable batteries require a staged update using a USB stick. Use a USB stick 8GB or smaller (avoid Sandisk/Kingston). Copy the two firmware files (BCONFIG and BABAXXX) onto the stick. Insert the stick into the top battery. The stack will flash ...
How do I update my inverter firmware locally?
Updating inverter firmware ensures your system runs with the latest features and fixes. The process depends on which generation inverter you have. Gen 1: Remove dongle from inverter. Plug into laptop, delete all files except MSN.txt. Copy new ...
What happens to battery capacity as it ages?
All rechargeable batteries lose some capacity over time, and your GivEnergy battery is no exception. This is expected and covered by warranty. GivEnergy guarantees 70% of usable capacity for the lesser of: 10MWh of energy throughput per 1kWh capacity ...
How does GivEnergy calculate battery percentage (SOC)?
Your battery’s state of charge is calculated from voltage markers inside the pack. 0% = lowest voltage, 100% = highest voltage. Several markers in between allow percentage calculation. Over time, calculations can drift, leading to sudden corrections ...
Why do my two batteries show different percentages?
It’s normal for two batteries to show slightly different percentages when viewed separately. SOC is calculated from voltage, and each battery does this individually. Small differences are expected, but when combined, the system balances them. As long ...
Why does my battery percentage look wrong?
Sometimes your battery’s state of charge (SOC) shows sudden jumps or drops. This doesn’t mean the battery itself is faulty. Older firmware versions (3007/3008/3009) misreported battery percentage. The issue is most noticeable at very high or very low ...