Commissioning

This chapter describes the commissioning and configuration process for Charger vision.
Table of contents

    Switching on/off

    • The charger is turned on/off at the fuse
    • After being switched on at the fuse, the charger will be ready for operation after approx. 30 seconds.

     

    First-time startup

    After switching the charger on, it will be ready for operation after the status LED flashes green.

    By default, an RFID card is required to use the charger. Once a vehicle is plugged in, the charger will only begin delivering power to the vehicle after completing authentication by tapping one of the two RFID cards included in the box against the front surface of the charger.

    By default, the charger won't be connected to the SOLARWATT Manager. The maximum current is set at the factory to 32 A (7.3 kW for single phase chargers) or 16 A (11 kW for three-phase chargers). The car will begin charging (after successful authorization) with the maximum possible charging power.

    Default settings

    Maximum current16 A11 kW / three-phase chargers
    32 A7.3 kW / single-phase chargers
    Charging modeControlledRFID authorization is required to start charging.
    Please note that when the charger is connected to the SOLARWATT Manager, RFID authentication is not required to start a PV-optimised charging session.
    Load balancing switchOFFDynamic load management deactivated.
    Network typeLANThe charger will try and connect to the internet using a wired LAN (Ethernet) connection.
    Cloud communicationOFFThe Charger does not send any data to the cloud. Remote support is not possible.

    Configuration

    The Charger vision is configured via the SOLARWATT Pro app. The connector to the Charger is via Bluetooth, configuration with the SOLARWATT Pro app can only be carried out locally. No charging process may take place during configuration (the electric car must be unplugged).

    If cloud communication has been activated for the charger, Solarwatt can configure the charger remotely via the cloud.

     

    The following parameters can be configured:

    Maximum current6 - 32 AMax charging current per phase. The max for 3-phase chargers is 16 A and 32 A for single phase.
    Charging modeControlledRFID authorization is required to start charging.Please note that when the charger is connected to the SOLARWATT Manager, RFID authentication is not required to start a PV-optimised charging session. (default)
    Plug and playNo RFID authorization is required to start charging. Charging will begin immediately as soon as an electric car is plugged in.
    Lock modeThe charger is disabled and will not charge any plugged in vehicles. Must be activated or deactivated again via the SOLARWATT Pro app.
    Load balancing switchONDynamic load management active (charger must be wired to the Inverter vision CHINT meter).
    OFFDynamic load management deactivated. (default)
    Network typeLANThe charger will try and connect to the internet using a wired LAN (Ethernet) connection. (default)
    Wi-FiThe charger will try and connect to the internet using a wireless Wi-Fi connection.
    Cloud communicationONThe Charger does not send any data to the cloud. Remote support is not possible. (default)
    OFFThe Charger does not send any data to the cloud. Remote support is not possible.

    SOLARWATT Pro app

    The charger must be switched on for configuration. No charging process may take place during configuration (no electric car should be plugged in). The connection to the charger is established via Bluetooth; the mobile device with the SOLARWATT Pro app must be within Bluetooth range. The SOLARWATT Pro app automatically displays all available nearby chargers by their serial number.

    • Switch on the charger
    • Open the SOLARWATT Pro app and select "Charger vision"
    • Select the charger to be configured (using the serial number)
    • Start configuration Press "Configure device"
    SOLARWATT Pro app - connecting to a charger

    Charger Configuration

    • Set the charging mode (see table above for what each mode means)
    • Set maximum charging current (in ampere steps)
    • Optional: Activate dynamic load management and set the max. load current
    SOLARWATT Pro app - Charging current / load management

    Managing Network Settings / Wi-Fi

    • Selection of the LAN / WiFi network connection
    • Optional: Connect the Charger to Wi-Fi

    The WiFi name and WiFi password are required to connect to the local WiFi. A connection via LAN is recommended for a stable network connection.

    SOLARWATT Pro app - Network configuration

    Note

    By configuring the network setting, the cloud connection of the Charger vision with the "Charger Cloud" is activated. The "Charger Cloud" is a service portal via which Solarwatt can analyze and configure the Charger vision remotely. The cloud connection is deactivated by default, the Charger does not send any data to the cloud and Solarwatt has no access to the Charger. A network connection via LAN is also possible without configuration. The cloud connection can be activated when configuring the Charger via the SOLARWATT Pro app. Solarwatt recommends activating the cloud connection, as this allows Solarwatt to provide remote assistance in the event of a problem. The cloud connection is a prerequisite for the extended 3-year warranty (warranty conditions). The cloud connection is activated as soon as the network settings are configured via the SOLARWATT Pro app.

    Managing RFID Cards

    • Manage optional RFID cards and add additional RFID cards
    • The two RFID cards included in the charger's box will already be added
    SOLARWATT Pro app - RFID authorization

    SOLARWATT Manager connection

    After successful commissioning and connection of the Charger to the customer's internet router access point, the Charger can be connected to the customer's SOLARWATT Manager / Home app through the EM.Setup process.

    Instructions for connecting the charger to the SOLARWATT Manager can be found here.

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