Now with Bluetooth®!
The WS500 Pro Bluetooth® Alternator Regulator is the latest iteration of Wakespeed’s advanced DC charge regulator, building on the proven foundation of the WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator. Wakespeed’s latest device utilizes current, voltage, and temperature to deliver the safest and most effective charging possible for 12V, 24V, and 48V battery systems – with configurability for voltages in between – and allows users to optimize their mobile power systems, unlocking high energy charging potential with increased efficiency, safety, and with numerous battery systems.
Key Features & Benefits
Remote control and real-time monitoring for unmatched convenience. Plus, simple setup with the ability to program settings remotely.
Advanced, multi-PID engine control provides the most accurate charging available.
Plug-n-Go feature automatically configures itself to default settings for easy setup, with fully customizable configuration available for more than 100 user controls.
Used by many of the most respected coach manufacturers and luxury boatbuilders, the Pro is made for alternator charging in RV, marine, and commercial transportation applications.
Working directly with manufacturers, the WS500 Pro supports a comprehensive list of compatible lead-acid, AGM, and LiFePO4 batteries and can be easily configured via the Wakespped Mobile App.
Paired with the Wakespeed Configuration and Monitoring Utility Mobile App, users can wirelessly configure, update, and monitor their alternator charging directly from their smartphones with the WS500 Pro. This addition of Bluetooth® connectivity marks a substantial shift in how users can interact with their systems.
This newly integrated communication technology and intuitive app, available for both iPhone and Android devices, also unlocks the potential for exciting future features, ensuring the WS500 Pro with Bluetooth® remains at the forefront of power management innovation.
The Wakespeed WS500 Pro Bluetooth® Alternator Regulator is more than just a product; it’s a solution designed to meet the needs of installers and OEMs. Unlike other options on the market, the WS500 Pro offers features that address real-world challenges, making it the preferred choice for professionals.
Even without a password, professionals can easily monitor the regulator's status and performance, ensuring optimal operation.
The upgraded CPU allows for wireless monitoring and configuration, which is particularly beneficial for installers and technicians. It provides an effortless way to assess and adjust settings both during initial installation and in real-world scenarios.
Strategically placed inside the unit under a waterproof lid, the WS500 Pro's USB port provides a fail-safe mechanism for technicians to recover and update firmware directly, bypassing potential wireless communication issues.
Experience the difference that a professional-grade solution can make. Get the Wakespeed WS500 Pro Bluetooth® Alternator Regulator today!
As the first to bring these features to the market, Wakespeed has worked closely with Victron Energy to offer an extension of Victron’s DVCC (Distributed Voltage and Current Control) method to Wakespeed’s WS500 and WS500 Pro Advanced Alternator Regulators.
Enabling DVCC allows for an additional aspect of total system management and aggregates more than one Lynx Smart BMS for improved high energy system resilience. In the case of one BMS going offline, automatic failovers will take place.
BMS aggregation is a capability Wakespeed has had for many, many years now, and the additional extension of these features to the Victron Lynx Smart BMS further builds upon these existing capabilities.
A key feature of the WS500 Pro is its ease of use – with the ability to simply take the alternator charging device out of the box and connect as few as four wires. Nothing else is needed to begin using this smart alternator charging solution.
For users that have CAN connections to a smart RV-C battery solution, such as Battle Born Batteries with Dragonfly IntelLigence™, the WS500 Pro will self-configure in a safe and usable way.
The advanced ‘Generator Mode’ feature allows users to turn a system’s engine into a dedicated generator, focusing the alternator’s performance on creating energy to replenish the battery bank quickly.
Specifically designed for sustainability, ‘Generator Mode’ enables users to expend less fuel and drive more energy to the alternator.
The reality was that I had it out of the box and my iPhone connected to it within 10 minutes—yes, it’s that easy.
And that highlights one of the features I like the best on the original WS500 and the Pro: both can be powered up on the bench so we can program them before installing on the boat.
The van has a 48-volt system, and even crazier than that is the charging capabilities with Wakespeed that allows for innovative ways to charge with the alternator at higher capacities.
Having Wakespeed, in conjunction with IntelLigence batteries, this is a whole new charging world for us – charging efficiency and the speed of how we can do that.
Pushing the limits of my adventures and my content creating into these colder weathers, these colder extremes, pushing it in that direction is doing something nobody else was doing on YouTube at the time. And so, having the equipment in your vehicle is part of the fun challenge – ‘How can I make this vehicle capable of going out and sustaining me as a filmmaker?’ That’s also taking a miniature film studio on wheels out into these conditions.
Having power is absolutely key to be able to run this kind of thing off-grid. You’re charging camera batteries, computers, and lights and keeping yourself alive and comfortable.
Recently, we had the opportunity to work with the new Pro model, and what a game changer! Not having to wire to do programming is a huge improvement and we’re really loving the ability to charge at high rates.
We recently did a Lagoon 42 with American Power Systems’ 255 amp 12V alternators and the Wakespeed Pro, producing about 5kW.
Wakespeed has nearly a decade of proven performance and has been chosen by many of the most respected coach manufacturers and luxury boatbuilders in the industry. The WS500 Pro has set the standard for reliability, safety, and power output.
Yes, the WS500 Pro can be configured for any system voltage between 12 volts and 54 volts. In 12V, 24V, and 48V systems. the WS500 Pro will auto-detect and set the charging voltage values for correct levels based on the system voltage.
This depends, to a great extent, on the application. In most automotive applications, like RV and commercial truck installations, the alternator is an integrated part of the engine computer control. In most cases, the internal regulator communicates with the engine computer, and the addition of a smart regulator will not comply with the demands of the emission system. In that case, the addition of a secondary alternator dedicated to the house battery loads will be a better option. That secondary alternator will be able to take its charging direction from the WS500 Pro.
The same holds true for marine applications, where some "electronic" engines use information from the standard alternator to control emissions and output. In that case, a secondary alternator may be necessary.
The WS500 Pro retains the robust hardware design that has become a staple of Wakespeed products. With over a decade of experience in developing high-energy systems, Wakespeed has ensured that the WS500 Pro continues to deliver safe and functional control for DC systems. The firmware remains consistent with that of the WS500, adding Bluetooth® capabilities and ensuring that all proven features of the previous model are carried over.
The addition of Bluetooth® connectivity marks a substantial shift in how users interact with their systems. The upgraded CPU supports Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), allowing for wireless monitoring and configuration, which is particularly beneficial for installers and technicians, providing an effortless way to assess and adjust settings both during initial installation and in real-world scenarios.
The Bluetooth® enhancement not only modernizes the user experience but also opens up new possibilities for monitoring and control, making it a noteworthy advancement in marine electrical systems.
The Wakespeed Configuration and Monitoring Utility App is available in the Google Play Store and Apple Store for both Android and iOS devices. While both Mobile Apps offer identical features, the Android version allows for USB connectivity, a feature not available for iOS due to Apple’s restrictions.
With the Wakespeed Mobile App, users can wirelessly configure, update, and monitor their alternator charging directly from their smartphones with the WS500 Pro.
