Thanks, the fix was the software. Wohoooo
The version I had was 12.9 and the link you provided is for 12.12.
Also the link I had before was for a software not installed on the computer, yours actually installed in the computer. I'll post some pics in a few.
Thanks for that tip. I'll look in there for those instructions.
I also left the batteries connected in parallel a few days just to balance voltage, they were only 0.4 volts in difference. After leaving them connected with out anything being connected to them they are both same voltage.
But I...
I did a search and haven't been able to find any fix. I made a new Post about the issue I'm having.
Could you help?
https://diysolarforum.com/threads/valence-xp-battery-software-issues.17045/
Usually to know if anything that is connected to your computer is working you go to Device Manager and there you can see if it shows it's working properly. With this screenshot you can see it was. That was when I thought I may have a bad USB 485 device.
I have purchased the USB 485 from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077ZM1PSG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) updated the firmware and was able to get it working properly (well at least on the software side). On the Valence battery side I purchased these 5 pin...