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  • Page 1 Freude am Fahren MINI Wallbox Plus Installation instructions...
  • Page 3 MINI Wallbox Plus Installation instructions...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MINI Wallbox Plus Installation instructions Contents INFORMATION Safety information Intended use About this manual Package Warranty OPERATION Displays and controls SPECIFICATIONS General criteria for selecting an installation site Specifications for the electrical connection INTEGRATION OF EXTERNAL METERS Domestic connection monitoring (post-meter fuse)
  • Page 6 Terminals X1/X2 Enable input X1 RS485 connection X2 Ethernet1 connection X4 SETTINGS DIP switch settings COMMISSIONING General commissioning procedure Commissioning mode/Self-test Safety tests RFID authorisation Installing the terminal cover Installing the termination panel cover Install the housing cover MISCELLANEOUS Dimensions Technical data MAINTENANCE Replacing the fuse...
  • Page 7 Munich, Germany www.bmw.com Original installation instructions Copyright ©2019 BMW AG Munich This documentation contains information protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the right of reproduction and distribution. No part of this documentation may be reproduced (photocopying, scanning or any other procedures) or processed, copied or distributed in any form using electronic systems without the written consent of Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft.
  • Page 8 About this manual Keep this manual for the full service life of the product. Read these instructions carefully and look at the device to familiarise yourself with it before you attempt to install, operate or service it. The following special information may be displayed in this documentation or on the device to warn you of possible dangers or point to information which explains or simplifies a process.

  • Page 9: Information

    INFORMATION Safety information Read the safety information carefully and look at the device to familiarise yourself with it before you attempt to install, operate or service it. WARNING Electrical danger! The Wallbox must be installed, commissioned and serviced by appropriately trained, qualified and authorised electricians who bear full responsibility for compliance with current standards and installation regulations.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT Never clean the Wallbox using a jet of water (hosepipe, pressure washer, etc.)! Ensure that the Wallbox is not damaged by incorrect handling (housing cover, internal parts, etc.). If it is raining or snowing and the Wallbox is installed outdoors, do not open the terminal panel cover.

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    About this manual This manual and the functions described in it are valid for devices of the following type: MINI Wallbox Plus This manual is designed exclusively for trained personnel. These are people who, as a result of their training, skills and experience and their knowledge of the relevant standards, can assess the work assigned to them and identify possible dangers.

  • Page 12: Package

    Defects or damage caused by installation work which was not carried out as specified in the MINI Wallbox Plus installation instructions. Defects or damaged cause by the product not being used as specified in the MINI Wallbox Plus operating instructions.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Displays and controls Version with charging socket The Wallbox is fitted with a charging socket including shutter (additional contact protection). Functions: Charging electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles Network connection using LAN Local smartphone app RFID functionality Domestic connection monitoring (post-meter fuse) using a directly connected Modbus RTU (RS485) electricity meter 1 Status LED...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General criteria for selecting an installation site The Wallbox has been designed for indoor and outdoor use. It is therefore necessary to ensure the correct installation conditions and protection for the device at the installation site. Take into account the local electrical installation regulations, fire prevention regulations and accident prevention regulations as well as the rescue routes at the site.

  • Page 15: Specifications For The Electrical Connection

    Specifications for the electrical connection When it is delivered, the Wallbox is set to 10 A. Make sure that you set the maximum current to suit the installed circuit breaker using the DIP switches, see section DIP switch settings. Selecting the residual-current-operated circuit breaker The supply cable must be permanently wired into the existing building installation and comply with the national statutory regulations.

  • Page 16: Integration Of External Meters

    INTEGRATION OF EXTERNAL METERS 1 Public mains supply 4 Post-meter fuse 2 Pre-meter fuse (reinforced fuse, SLS switch, 5 Domestic connection meter etc.) 3 Mains operator's electricity meter 6 Meter 2 (optional, photovoltaic meter) Note This sample circuit diagram provides a system overview and does not contain all the additional equipment required for operating the system safely (circuit breakers, RCCB, etc.).

  • Page 17: Installation Of External Meters

    The permitted fuse value must be set using the DIP switches in the connection area of the Wallbox, see section DIP switch settings. The current list of supported meters can be found on the BMW Service page for charging products at https://charging.bmwgroup.com/web/wbdoc/.
  • Page 18 DIP switch settings The use of the domestic connection monitoring function with RS485 meters must be selected using a DIP switch setting and does not come into effect until the Wallbox has been restarted. If no meter 5 is found when the ModBus function has been enabled, the charging current is reduced to 10 A.

  • Page 19: Installation

    INSTALLATION Note The maximum charging current of the Wallbox on delivery is set to 10 A. Installation requirements Follow the local installation regulations. The electrical connection (supply cable) must be prepared. Acclimatisation: If there is a temperature difference of more than 15 °C between transport and the installation site, the Wallbox must be acclimatised unopened for at least two hours.

  • Page 20: Recommended Installation Positions

    Recommended installation positions When selecting the installation position, taken note of the position of the charge connector on your vehicle and the direction in which you normally park it. Examples: BMW i3 BMW/MINI PHEV 1 Recommended installation position 2 Alternative installation position...

  • Page 21: Required Distance

    Required distance The distance shown below (hatched area) will ensure easy installation and operation of the Wallbox. If several Wallboxes are installed next to each other, a distance of at least 200 mm (8") must be left between them. Note The installation height must be complied with to meet the requirements for both indoor and outdoor use.

  • Page 22: Remove The Housing Cover

    Remove the housing cover 1. Press the two locks 1 for the housing cover on the underside of the Wallbox upwards. The housing cover should then jump out slightly at the bottom. 2. Swing the housing cover forwards a little on the underside 2.

  • Page 23: Removing The Termination Panel Cover

    Removing the termination panel cover 1. Undo the four screws used to secure the termination panel cover 1. Danger of damage. Electronic components may be destroyed if touched. Before handling modules, perform an electrical discharge process by touching a metallic earthed object.

  • Page 24: Removing The Terminal Cover

    Removing the terminal cover WARNING Electrical danger. The terminal cover may be opened only by authorised electricians with the appropriate training and qualifications. 1. Undo the to fastening screws on the terminal cover 1. 2. Remove the terminal cover over the supply terminals.

  • Page 25: Surface-Mounted Cable Routing - Cable Inlet From Below

    Surface-mounted cable routing - Cable inlet from below 1. Lay the supply line in a loop to the cable gland Observe the permissible bending radii of the cable. Cable inlet from behind – cable in the wall Note The cable is to be inserted straight out of the wall into the rear of the device. Ensure that the Wallbox is correctly positioned so that the cable opening is directly above the cable.

  • Page 26: Cable Openings

    Cable openings Break off cable openings 1. Place the housing on a stable surface. 2. Carefully remove the required cable openings using a hammer and slot head screwdriver. 3. Then insert the appropriate bushings, cable glands or double membrane seals. 4.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Wallbox

    Mounting the Wallbox The supplied mounting material is suitable for concrete, brick and wood (without rawl plugs). If the surface is different, a suitable type of mounting must be selected. Note The fastening materials must be provided by the customer for different surfaces. Correct installation is essential and is not the responsibility of the device manufacturer.

  • Page 28: General Information

    Installation on cavity walls For installation on cavity walls, at least two fastening screws, for example 1 and 2, must be fastened to a solid element in the wall. Special cavity wall rawl plugs must be used for the other fastening screws. Note When mounting on cavity walls, special care must be taken to ensure that the...
  • Page 29 Cable routing from above/below 1. Route the supply cable through the cable gland and tighten the gland. The cable sheath 1 must be visible in the connection zone. Cable routing from behind (flush-mounted) 1. The supply line must be routed through the bushing/double membrane seal 1 as shown.
  • Page 30 Mounting the Wallbox 1. After the cables are inserted, mount the Wallbox onto the two top wafer-head screws 1 and 2. Note Ensure that the supply cable is correctly routed to the rear and is not jammed. 2. Tighten the wafer-head screws 1 and 2. 3.

  • Page 31: Electrics

    ELECTRICS Connection diagram with open termination panel cover 1 Mains connection outer conductor 1 T1 Service button 2 Mains connection outer conductor 2 LED Status LED, internal 3 Mains connection outer conductor 3 X1 Enable input N Mains connection, N conductor X2 RS485 connector PE mains connection, PE conductor X3 Diagnostic connector, RJ45...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Supply Cable

    Connecting the supply cable 1. Cut the connecting wires to the appropriate length. They should be kept as short as possible. Note The PE conductor must be longer than the other conductors. 2. Strip approximately 12 mm of insulation of the connecting wires.

  • Page 33: Using The Supply Terminals (Spring-Type Terminal)

    Using the supply terminals (spring-type terminal) IMPORTANT This terminal is not a clamp-type terminal and must be activated for the connection. If the terminal is not completely opened before the cable is connected, it is possible that the device will function when it is commissioned but is then damaged during the first charging cycle with high current through overheating.
  • Page 34 Close the supply terminal 1. Pull the screwdriver fully out of the terminal to close the contact. 2. Check that the connecting wire is secure. 3. Connect the other connecting wires in the same way. Terminals X1/X2 Terminal data for X1/X2 Spring-type terminals Cross-section (min.-max.): 0.08 –...
  • Page 35 Enable input X1 The enable input is designed for use with a floating contact. Using the enable input, it is possible to control the Wallbox using external components (for example an external key switch, ripple control receiver from the power supplier, domestic controller, time switch, combination lock, photovoltaic system, etc.).

  • Page 36: Schematic Diagram

    RS485 connection X2 Note A detailed description for using this function is provided in the section entitled Domestic connection monitoring (post-meter fuse). Schematic diagram 5 Meter 1 (domestic connection meter) 7 Wallbox connection terminal block 6 Meter 2 (optional, photovoltaic meter) The RS485 connection X2 is used for communicating with up to two smart electricity meters using the Modbus protocol (for a list of supported types and the corresponding parameters and terminal assignments for the installed meter, see section...
  • Page 37 Electrical requirements/Connection 1. Connect the wires on the RS485 connections X1 and X2 as shown in the circuit diagram. Safe isolation from dangerous voltages must be ensured outside the device for this control cable. 2. Set the meters used as shown in the table, see Meters with Modbus RTU (RS485) interface.
  • Page 38 Terminal data: Category Diameter of wire Diameter of insulation Rigid cable 0.36 mm (AWG 27) 0.7 – 0.75 mm Cat 5e / Cat 6 STP 0.4 – 0.64 mm 0.7 – 1.4 mm (AWG 26 – AWG 22) Cat 6 STP 0.51 –...

  • Page 39: Dip Switch Settings

    SETTINGS DIP switch settings Note Changes to the DIP switch settings do not take effect until the Wallbox has been restarted! To do so, press service button until the 1st signal tone sounds (around 2 seconds). Alternatively, you can also switch the supply voltage off and on again. IMPORTANT If the Service button is pressed for too long (around 5 seconds), the RFID cards may be deleted.
  • Page 40 Control functions Function DIP switch Illustration DSW1.1 ON = yes External enable input [X1] is used. DSW1.2 ON = yes Domestic connection monitoring is used (RS485 connection [X2] with Modbus functionality). DSW1.3 ON = yes Activate SmartHome and app interface via UDP .
  • Page 41 Post-meter fuse on the domestic installation (DSW1 and DSW 2) DSW2.7 (OFF) DSW2.7 (ON) Current value DIP switch Figure (DSW1) DSW2.7 DSW1.4 DSW1.5 25 A 35 A 50 A 63 A 80 A 100 A 125 A 150 A...
  • Page 42 Maximum charge current (DSW1) The following DIP switches can be used to set a maximum value for the charge current. This maximum value is valid for each connected phase individually and not as a total value for all phases together. The power input is transmitted to the vehicle (Control Pilot Duty Cycle).
  • Page 43 IP address (MINI Wallbox Plus) REFER TO IP ADDRESS VIA DHCP (NO ADDRESS) DSW2.1 to DSW2.4=OFF / DSW2.6=OFF The Wallbox attempts to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server. This is also the default setting for a Wallbox without a network connection.
  • Page 44 COMMISSIONING General commissioning procedure Clean the connection area (remove material residues and dirt). Before commissioning, check that all screw and clamp connections are tight! Check that all unused cable glands are properly sealed with dummy plugs or dummy connections. Switch on the supply voltage. After start-up and after the self-test, the RFID status display is white. Complete the specified initial tests in compliance with local regulations and laws.
  • Page 45 Safety tests Before using the device for the first time, check the effectiveness of the system's protective measure(s) according to national regulations such as ÖVE/ÖNORM E8001-6-61, DIN VDE 0100-600. Check that the effectiveness of the safety feature(s) of the system complies with national regulations before commissioning the device.
  • Page 46 Installing the terminal cover Fastening screws 1. Install the terminal cover 1 again using the two fastening screws if they have been removed. Installing the termination panel cover Note Confirm that an up-to-date version of the software is available before you install the terminal panel cover.
  • Page 47 Housing marking 1. Tighten the four screws until the housing markings on the right and left on the termination panel cover are flush with the housing. 2. The termination panel cover must correctly seal the housing. Increased force is required for the self-tapping screws: 3.5 Nm.
  • Page 48 Install the housing cover Note This cover is not relevant for the safe operation of the Wallbox. Attach the housing cover 1. Attach the housing cover at the top, and ensure that the hooks on the housing cover are correctly attached 1. 2.
  • Page 49 MISCELLANEOUS Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres...

  • Page 50: Technical Data

    Technical data Electrical data Charging mode: Mode 3 as per IEC 61851-1 Cable feed: Surface-mounted or flush-mounted Connection cross-section: Minimum cross-section (depending on the cable and type of installation): - 5 x 2.5 mm² (16 A nominal current) - 5 x 6.0 mm² (32 A nominal current) Supply terminals: Connection cable: - rigid (min.-max.): 0.2 –...
  • Page 51 Electrical data Version with charging socket: Type 2 standard socket with shutter: 32 A/400 VAC to EN 62196-1 and EN 62196-2 Protection class: Device's IP protection class: IP54 Protection against mechanical impact: IK08 Interfaces Enable input [X1]: Enable input for external authorisation: Connection cable: - Cross-section (min.-max.): 0.08 –...
  • Page 52 Ambient conditions Use: Indoor and outdoor use Operating temperature at 16 A: -25 °C to +50 °C without direct sunlight Operating temperature at 32 A: -25 °C to +40 °C without direct sunlight Temperature properties: This is not a safety device, it is just an operating function.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Fuse

    MAINTENANCE Replacing the fuse Fuse Current/Voltage Types Dimensions 6.3 A / 250 V Slow-action with high 5 x 20 mm fuse shut-down capacity (>1500 A) (T) (H) WARNING Electrical danger. The terminal cover may only be opened by authorised electricians with the appropriate training and qualifications.

  • Page 54: Waste Disposal

    WASTE DISPOSAL After proper decommissioning of the device, please have the device disposed of by service or dispose of it in compliance with all currently valid disposal regulations. Waste disposal information The symbol of the crossed out really been means that electrical and electronic devices and the accessories must be disposed of separately from general household waste.

  • Page 55: Software Update

    SOFTWARE UPDATE The software for the Wallbox can also be updated using the USB connector inside the device. The housing cover and the terminal panel cover must be removed to gain access to the USB connector. Follow the instructions in the manual for performing software updates. The latest software and associated instructions can be downloaded from the internet at https://charging.bmwgroup.com/web/wbdoc/.
  • Page 56 PRODUCT INFORMATION PAGE This telecommunications equipment complies with the NTC requirement.
  • Page 57 Insert the supply cable..............................29 Installation................................12, 19 Installation requirements............................. 19 Installing the terminal cover............................46 Install the housing cover............................. 48 Install the termination panel cover........................... 46 Intended use.................................. 11 Legal information................................7 Mains isolation device..............................15 MINI Wallbox Plus overview............................13 Modbus.................................... 36...
  • Page 58 Mounting the Wallbox............................27, 30 Package.................................... 12 Prepare cable inlet................................ 26 Program RFID cards..............................45 Recommended installation positions........................20 Remove the housing cover............................22 Remove the terminal cover............................24 Remove the termination panel cover........................23 Required distance................................. 21 Residual-current-operated circuit breaker......................15 RS485....................................
  • Page 64 Mehr über BMW www.bmw.de www.bmw.com Freude am Fahren Doc #108154 - Mat #108154 IA MINI Wallbox Plus...

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