NETWORKING BLOOM
LITHIUM BATTERIES

Network Installation, Device Firmware, Battery Troubleshooting

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

For customers with an AES RACKMOUNT Energy Storage System, please note that if your product has Firmware version 4.6 or higher, you must update your LYNK II with Firmware version 1.7 or higher.

Click here to download the latest AES RACKMOUNT Firmware.

Click here to download the latest LYNK II Firmware.

Welcome to the support page for the networking of Bloom Power batteries with LYNK accessories. This video series will teach you how to install and connect Bloom Power batteries in a network and when and how to use LYNK Gateway devices and LYNK ACCESS Software. To program communication protocols, download battery logs and diagnostic reports, and install new firmware using LYNK Gateway devices, you will need LYNK ACCESS Software.

Note that downloading data logs and uploading firmware using LYNK ACCESS software with an LYNK Gateway is enabled only for AES PROFESSIONAL batteries at this time. Legacy AES Dashboard is available for downloading data logs and uploading firmware to AES LiFePO4 batteries.

How to Network LYNK Accessories with AES PROFESSIONAL

This step-by-step walkthrough will explain how to network the LYNK II and LYNK LITE Gateways with AES PROFESSIONAL batteries. You will learn:

  1. What accessories and cables are needed
  2. How to connect and network the LYNK II and LYNK LITE with the batteries
  3. When Bloom Power batteries should be networked to communicate with other components like inverters and chargers

How to Install LYNK ACCESS Software and Connect a LYNK Gateway Device to Your Computer and Batteries

This step-by-step walkthrough will teach you how to install LYNK ACCESS Software and connect an LYNK Gateway device to your computer and batteries. You will learn:

  1. What accessories and cables are required
  2. When an LYNK Gateway device is needed
  3. Where to download LYNK ACCESS Software
  4. Which LYNK Gateway products are compatible with LYNK ACCESS

How to Update Battery Firmware Using a LYNK Gateway Device

This video will explain how to update Bloom Power AES PROFESSIONAL battery firmware using an LYNK Gateway device. You will learn:

  1. Where to download the firmware file
  2. How to update battery firmware using LYNK ACCESS
  3. How to check if the battery firmware has been updated correctly
  4. Best practices for updating multiple batteries

How to Download Data Logs with LYNK ACCESS

Watch this video to learn how to download a data log from AES PROFESSIONAL batteries using LYNK ACCESS Software. You will learn:

  1. How the LYNK Access works with AES PROFESSIONAL batteries
  2. Best practices to apply when using the battery data log information

How to Download a Battery Diagnostic Report with LYNK ACCESS Software

This troubleshooting video will show you how to download the battery diagnostic report using LYNK ACCESS Software. You will learn:

  1. How to make sure your LYNK Gateway device and Bloom Power Lithium batteries are properly connected and communicating
  2. How to generate a diagnostic report
  3. When a diagnostic report will be needed

How to Update LYNK Gateway Device Firmware

This video will teach you how to update LYNK Gateway device firmware to ensure you have the latest version. You will learn:

  1. Where to find the firmware file for the update
  2. How to update the firmware on an LYNK Gateway device

Need help with your Bloom Power products?

Need help with your Bloom Power products? Perhaps you need a little help with your installation, a technical problem, or logistics questions? Our friendly technical support team is standing by to help you. For faster service please fill out the form below and a member of our team will contact you during regular business hours, Monday - Friday.

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