Dragonfly’s Wakespeed & PredictWind Bring Global Remote Monitoring to Alternator Regulation
When it comes to managing onboard charging systems, access and visibility have always been a challenge, especially for vessels and vehicles operating far from home ports or service centers. That’s why Wakespeed, a technology brand engineered and manufactured by Dragonfly Energy, maker of the Battle Born line of off-grid power solutions, has partnered with PredictWind, provider of the DataHub platform for vessel data management and remote system connectivity, to connect its WS500 and WS500-PRO alternator regulators to the cloud.
Through the release of Firmware 2.6.1 and Wakespeed App v1.11, the WS500 platform now integrates directly with PredictWind’s DataHub, giving users the ability to monitor, log and adjust system settings from anywhere in the world. What was once a closed, local charging ecosystem can now be viewed and managed remotely — offering fleet operators, installers and vessel owners a new level of confidence and control.
“Worldwide remote access fundamentally changes how people can interact with their power systems,” said Al Thomason, senior design engineer for Dragonfly Energy and the original founder of Wakespeed technology. “The collaboration with PredictWind allows Wakespeed users to see exactly what their regulators are doing in real time, diagnose issues before they escalate, and then make changes to optimize system performance without ever stepping aboard.”
Beyond connectivity, the WS500 continues to set itself apart with its open-architecture design and industry-leading CANbus compatibility. It supports integration with a wide range of battery and alternator products, making it one of the most adaptable regulation systems on the market. That openness is now extended through PredictWind’s DataHub, offering secure remote access without locking users into proprietary ecosystems, Dragonfly said.
Through the DataHub interface, users can authorize either read-only or full read/write access allowing realtime monitoring and optional configuration changes remotely as well as manage data logs for long-term analysis. The DataHub also allows the use of onboard Wi-Fi to extend the local access range beyond what is possible via standard Bluetooth connection. For larger vessels, coaches, and off-grid systems, this capability simplifies both maintenance and fleet management while supporting advanced energy configurations that depend on precise alternator control.
“For more than a decade, Wakespeed advanced alternator regulators have earned a reputation for precision and reliability, trusted by professionals across marine, fleet and expedition markets. The WS500’s multiple concurrent regulation technology remains the foundation of that accuracy, continuously measuring and adjusting output to match real-time charging conditions. That commitment to data-driven control has made Wakespeed the benchmark for accuracy and consistency in modern alternator regulation,” the company said.
To support the launch, PredictWind is offering Wakespeed customers a DataHub and Cable Pack bundle for $199 (a savings of $149) through Dec. 2.
For more information about the PredictWind DataHub, visit predictwind.com/datahub.
To learn more about Wakespeed WS500 systems, visit wakespeed.com
