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BMW i wallbox connect Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 BMW i The Ultimate Driving Machine BMW i Wallbox Connect Installation instructions...
  • Page 3 BMW i Wallbox Connect Installation instructions...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Removing the casing cover Removing the connector panel cover Surface mounting of cables - cable entry from above Surface mounting of cables - cable entry from below Connecting the BMW i Wallbox directly Installing the Wallbox Connecting the supply line (USA/Canada) ELECTRICS...
  • Page 6 General commissioning process Programming RFID cards (optional) Installing the connector panel cover Installing the casing cover MISCELLANEOUS Dimensions Technical data Standards and guidelines DISPOSAL SOFTWARE UPDATE PRODUCT INFORMATION PAGE INDEX...
  • Page 7 Munich, Germany www.bmw.com Original installation instructions Copyright ©2016 BMW AG Munich This documentation contains information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved, especially the right to copying and distribution. No part of the documentation may be reproduced or processed using electronic systems, copied, or distributed in any form whatsoever (by photocopying, scanning, or any other process) without the written agreement of Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft.
  • Page 8 Information about this manual This manual must be retained for the lifetime of the product. Read these instructions carefully and examine the device, so that you become familiar with it, before you attempt to install, operate or maintain it. The following special messages may be displayed in this documentation or on the device, in order to warn of possible risks or to indicate information which clarifies or simplifies a process.
  • Page 9 Note Your BMW dealer will be happy to support you in finding a qualified installation partner. ...

  • Page 10: Notes

    Do not insert your fingers into the plug connector. Customers with an implanted cardiac pacemaker or a biventricular pacemaker without a defibrillator should keep away from the BMW i Wallbox and the charging cable during the charging process. Charging can result in an impediment to the functioning of implanted cardiac pacemakers and biventricular pacemakers without a defibrillator.
  • Page 11 Persons who, on the basis of their specialist training, knowledge, and experience, as well as knowledge of the applicable standards, can assess the tasks assigned to them and recognize possible dangers. WARNING Grounding regulations This product must be grounded. If a malfunction or outage occurs, then grounding provides the electrical current with a path of least resistance, in order to reduce the risk of an electric shock.

  • Page 12: Intended Use

    About this manual This manual and the functions described are valid for devices of the type: BMW i Wallbox Connect This manual is intended exclusively for qualified personnel. These are persons who, on the basis of their specialist training, knowledge, and experience, as well as knowledge of the applicable standards, can assess the tasks assigned to them and recognize possible dangers.

  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery

    Defects or damage caused because the product was not used as per the requirements in the BMW i Wallbox Plus/Connect operating instructions. Costs and damage arising from repairs which were not carried out by a BMW i sales outlet or by a specialized electrician authorized by a contracted service workshop.

  • Page 14: Overview

    OVERVIEW Displays and controls BMW i Wallbox Connect Functions: Charging of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles Network connection via Ethernet and WiFi Local smartphone App RFID functionality RS485 connection for external electricity meters (local monitoring of the domestic connection power (post-meter fuse))

  • Page 15: Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS General requirements for selecting a location The Wallbox was designed for indoor and outdoor use. It is therefore necessary to make arrangements for the installation location and protection of the device. Take into account the locally applicable requirements for electrical installations, measures for fire prevention, and accident prevention regulations, as well as escape routes at the location.
  • Page 16 Requirements for electrical connection Use the DIP switches to set the maximum current appropriate to the installed line protection switch, see section DIP switch settings. Pre-installed connection cable As delivered, the pre-installed connection cable with a NEMA 6-50p plug can be inserted into an appropriate socket.

  • Page 17: Necessary Installation Space

    Necessary installation space The installation space specified below (hatched area) ensures convenient installation and operation of the Wallbox. If several Wallboxes are installed next to each other, then a separation of at least 200 mm (8") must be maintained between the Wallboxes. Note The specified installation height must always be complied with! Complying with the installation height also fulfills the requirements for indoor and outdoor...

  • Page 18: Recommended Installation Positions

    Recommended installation positions When selecting the installation position, please take into account the position of the charging connection on your vehicle and the usual direction of parking. Examples: BMW i3 BMW PHEV 1 Recommended installation position 2 Alternative installation position...

  • Page 19: Installation

    INSTALLATION Note When connecting the BMW i Wallbox in Mexico, the mains cable must be removed, and the Wallbox must be connected directly to the power network as per section Connecting the BMW i Wallbox directly.  Prerequisites for installation Comply with the installation guidelines.

  • Page 20: Removing The Connector Panel Cover

    2. On the underside, swing the casing cover forwards a little 2. 3. Now unhook the casing cover upwards 3. Note In order to avoid scratches or other damage, store the casing cover in its packaging.  Removing the connector panel cover The connector panel cover needs to be removed only if one of the additional functions, e.g.
  • Page 21 2. Remove the connector panel cover. The connector panel 2 is now accessible. 3. Remove the desiccant bag from the connector panel and dispose of it correctly. Surface mounting of cables - cable entry from above Note Surface mounting of cables can be used both for the permanent and also for the plug-in variant. ...
  • Page 22 1. Lay the supply line in a loop to the cable gland Observe the permitted bending radius for the cable. Connecting the BMW i Wallbox directly Removing the terminal cover WARNING Electrical danger! The terminal cover must only be opened by an appropriately trained, qualified, and authorized electrician. ...
  • Page 23 Removing the pre-installed supply line Use of the supply terminals (spring-loaded terminals) 1. Push the crosshead screwdriver, having a width of 5.5 mm, into the supply terminal. Terminal data: rigid (min. - max.): 0.2 – 16 mm² flexible (min. - max.): 0.2 – 16 mm² AWG (min.-max.): 24 –...

  • Page 24: General Information

    Inserting the supply line General information Use a cable sheath diameter suitable for the supply line, or use a suitable sealing adapter to increase the cable sheath diameter. Guide the supply line into the cable gland or double membrane nipple to a sufficient extent. The cable sheath must be visible in the connection area.
  • Page 25 Connecting supply terminal Note Before the supply terminal can be connected, the Wallbox must be installed as per section Installing the Wallbox.  Note Only copper wiring must be used. The lines must be connected as per the diagram in Connection overview (with open connector panel cover). ...

  • Page 26: Installing The Wallbox

    Fitting the terminal cover Attachment screws 1. Replace the terminal cover 1 using the two attachment screws, if the cover was removed. Installing the Wallbox The attachment material supplied is suitable for concrete, tiling, and wood (without the use of plugs). If the substructure is not one of the above, then a suitable type of attachment must be selected.
  • Page 27 Top attachment screws 1. Screw in the two top wafer-head screws until the remaining distance from the wall is ≥ 0.79 inches. 1 Wall 2 Plug 3 Drilled hole 4 Wafer-head screw Installation on cavity walls For installation on cavity walls, at least two attachment screws, e.g.
  • Page 28 Attaching the Wallbox 1. After introducing the cabling, hang the Wallbox from the two top wafer-head screws 1 and 2. Note Ensure that the supply line is correctly laid on the back.  2. Then attach the Wallbox using the two lower wafer-head screws 3 and 4.

  • Page 29: Electrics

    However, these values are used for calculating the Intelligent Charging current and for display purposes using BMW DCS (BMW Digital Charging Service). For the Wallbox Plus the meter can be connected via RS485 (ModBus), and for the Wallbox Connect the...
  • Page 30 Note A mixed installation is not possible; the meter must be connected either via RS485 (ModBus) or via TCP (ModBus-TCP).  Note Domestic connection monitoring can be selected only if a domestic meter (meter 5) is connected. A photovoltaic meter (meter 6) alone, results in a limitation of the charging current because of a communication error. ...
  • Page 31 Note Using the Wallbox Web interface, the plausibility of the meter values can be tested. Information on the Wallbox Web interface will be found in the operating instructions for the BMW i Wallbox in the "Configuration" section.  RS485 connection X2...
  • Page 32 Schematic overview   5 Meter 1 (domestic connection meter)   7 Connection terminal block of the Wallbox   6 Meter 2 (optional, photovoltaic meter) Supported meters for RS485 Terminal Modbus Serial assignment Manufacturer Model config (5) meter 1 (6) meter 2 X2.1 D- X2.2 D+ Janitza ECSEM114MID...
  • Page 33 DIP switch settings The use of the Modbus function can be selected by means of a DIP switch setting, and becomes active only when the Wallbox is restarted. If no meter 5 is found when the Modbus is active, then the charging current is reduced to 10 A. No function: DSW1.2 = OFF (default) Modbus function: DSW1.2 = ON This reduction is also indicated on the status...
  • Page 34 2. Set the meters used as per the table. For this, comply with the installation instructions of the meter manufacturer. TCP connection (only for BMW i Wallbox Connect) For the BMW i Wallbox Connect, network capable meters can also be used, see section "Configuration" in the operating instructions for the BMW i Wallbox Connect.

  • Page 35: Ethernet1 Connection X4

    Ethernet1 connection X4 The Ethernet1 connection is implemented as a terminal block in LSA+® technology. Fixed wired communication can be implemented via the Ethernet1 connection. This is necessary for BMW DCS (BMW Digital Charging Service) or fleet solutions. Color coding...
  • Page 36 Terminal data: Category Wire diameter Insulation diameter Rigid cable 14.17 mils (AWG 27) 27.56 – 29.53 mils Cat 5e/Cat 6 STP/UTP 14.75 – 25.20 mils 27.56 – 55.12 mils (AWG 26 – AWG 22) Cat 6 STP/UTP 20.08 – 31.89 mils 39.37 –...

  • Page 37: Settings

    SETTINGS DIP switch settings Note Changes to the DIP switch settings take effect only after a restart of the Wallbox! To do this, press the Service button for 1 second, or switch the supply voltage off and back on.  ATTENTION If the Service button is pressed for too long (approx.
  • Page 38 Control functions Function DIP switch Illustration DSW1.2 ON= yes Load management is used (RS485 connection [X2] with Modbus functionality). DSW1.3 ON= yes Activate SmartHome and App interface via UDP (for details see "UDP Programmer's Guide"). Access only via secured networks, in order to prevent access by third parties to the Wallbox. Meter outlet fuse of the domestic installation (DSW1) Value of current DIP switch...
  • Page 39 Required only if the local domestic connection monitoring function is used with RS485 connection. Maximum charging current (DSW1) The following DIP switches can be used only to set a maximum value for the charging current which is less than or equal to the operating current defined on the type plate. Current DIP switch Illustration...
  • Page 40 IP address (BMW i Wallbox Connect) Note The IP address of the Wallbox Connect is assigned only via DHCP . DIP switches 2.1 to 2.6 have no effect. The IP address used must not be in the subnet 192.168.25.xxx, since this would result in...

  • Page 41: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING General commissioning process Clean the connection area (remove material residue and dirt). Before commissioning, confirm that all screwed and clamped connections are firm! Confirm that all unused cable glands are correctly closed with blanking plugs or blind caps. Switch on the supply voltage. 15-20 seconds after the self-test, the status LED (LED strip) must show blue.

  • Page 42: Installing The Casing Cover

    Casing marking 1. Tighten the four bolts until the casing markings at right and left on the connector panel cover close flush with the casing. 2. The connector panel cover must be correctly sealed by the casing. For self-tapping bolts, an increased torque application is required: 2.58 ft·lb.
  • Page 43 Locking mechanisms 1. Press the lower part of the casing cover onto the Wallbox until the locking mechanisms 1 engage fully.

  • Page 44: Miscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS Dimensions   Dimensions in millimeters...

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical data Electrical data Cable feed: Surface or flush-mounted Connection cross-section: As per the branch circuit breaker Supply terminals: Connection line: - AWG (min.-max.): 24 – 6 Temperature rating for supply terminals: 105 °C (221°F) Rated current (configurable connection values): 10 A, 13 A, 16 A, 20 A, 25 A, or 32 A 1-phase (3 wires) Mains voltage:...
  • Page 46 Interfaces RS485 connection [X2]: Safety extra-low voltage <50 V Connection line: - Cross-section (min.-max.): 157.80 – 7,894.10 circular mils - AWG (min.-max.): 28 – 12 Diagnostics connection [X3]: RJ45 Ethernet1 connection [X4]: LSA+ terminals USB connection [X5]: USB socket type A (max. 500 mA) RFID (optional): MIFARE cards or tags as per ISO 14443 or Tag-It cards or tags as per ISO 15693...

  • Page 47: Standards And Guidelines

    Ambient conditions Operating temperature range -30 °C to +50 °C (-22 °F to 122 °F) without direct sunlight Temperature behavior: This is not a safety device, merely an operating function. The specified operating temperature range must be complied with. Within the specified operating temperature ranges, the device provides the charging current continuously.
  • Page 48 Recognized standards UL 2594 Electric vehicle supply equipment CSA C22.2 No. 280 NMX-J-677-ANCE UL 2231-1 Personnel protection systems for electric vehicle CSA C22.2 No. 281.1 (EV) NMX-J-668/1-ANCE Supply circuits: General requirements UL 2231-2 Personnel protection systems for electric vehicle CSA C22.2 No.281.2 (EV) NMX-J-668/2-ANCE Supply circuits: Particular requirements for...

  • Page 49: Disposal

    DISPOSAL After correctly decommissioning the device, please have the device disposed of by Service or else in compliance with all currently applicable disposal regulations. Disposal information The symbol of the "crossed-out" waste bin means that electrical and electronic devices, including accessories, must be disposed of separately from general household garbage.

  • Page 50: Software Update

    Note For the BMW i Wallbox Connect, there is also the option of carrying out a remote software update; see operating instructions, section "Menu - System". ...

  • Page 51: Product Information

    PRODUCT INFORMATION PAGE This product is UL-certified. It complies with the applicable UL, CSA, and ANCE standards for North America, Canada, and Mexico. Further information available at http:// www.bmwgroup.com/360electric/index.html. This product is NOM-certified. FCC INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC regulations. Its operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must cause no hazardous interference, and (2) This device must withstand all interference received, including interference that causes...

  • Page 52: Index

    INDEX About this manual................................. 12 Attaching the Wallbox..............................28 BMW i Wallbox Connect overview........................... 14 Cable entry from above.............................. 21 Commissioning................................41 Connecting the supply line............................28 Connection overview (with open connector panel cover)................. 29 DIP switch settings............................... 37 Disposal.................................... 49 Ethernet1 connection X4............................
  • Page 53 Necessary installation space............................. 17 Programming RFID cards............................41 Recommended installation positions........................18 Removing the casing cover............................19 Removing the connector panel cover........................20 Removing the terminal cover............................. 22 RS485....................................32 Safety instructions................................ 10 Scope of delivery................................13 Software update................................50 Standards and guidelines............................
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