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Can a buck boost DC/DC converter be connected to and managed by a Cerbo GX via CAN-Bus?

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Did you ever find out how to connect these?

I have a DC-DC TS-800 (50A) convertor and looking for the right way to prevent the buck-booster from overcharging the LifePO4 Battery Pack. The BMS communicates through VE.Can to the Cerbo. No idea how to connect the DC-DC convertor to the Cerbo. Any tips are appreciated.

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From what I see in the TSConfig software, the CAN bus only looks to be configured for a temp sensor.

As for turning off the buck boost, does your BMS have any relays or optocouplers? You could configure on/off with the purple wire with option 50 in the software. Then take an ignition signal from your vehicle and run it through your allow to charge relay on your BMS then to the purple wire. This way it would only ever be on when the vehicle is running, but the BMS relay could open the circuit turning off the buck/boost.

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