Introduction zappi Thank you for choosing . Of course, we think you have made an excellent choice and are sure you will be very happy with myenergi the features, benefits and quality of this product. zappi These instructions will help you to familiarise yourself with the , by reading the instructions, you will be sure to get the maximum benefit from this 'eco-smart' device.
Introduction Overview Microgeneration systems such as Solar PV and small wind turbines are at their most efficient when the generated energy is consumed on-site rather than exporting it to the grid. This is what we call 'self-consumption'. zappi is a Mode 3 charging station, compatible with all electric vehicles that comply with SAE J1772, EN62196 and EN61851 plug-in electric vehicle standards. zappi works like any regular charging point but has special eco charging modes which will benefit homeowners with grid-tied microgeneration systems, like wind or solar generation.
Operation Operation Controls & Indicators Display Graphical LCD display with LED backlight • Backlight can be activated by tapping the unit Front Cover The white front cover hides the enclosure screws Tethered Charging Cable The charging cable is 5m or 8m and is fitted with Type 1 or Type 2 plug Control Buttons Four tactile buttons used to navigate the menus and alter settings: Change charging Mode| Exit current menu...
Operation Display Import / Export Power The power being either imported or exported from or to the grid (kW). The direction of the arrows indicate if the property is currently importing power (left) or exporting power (right) The size of arrows is proportion to the level of power. When the property is neither importing or exporting power, the figure will be 0.0kW and there will no animated arrows.
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Operation Display Icons Key House Consumption – Not Importing Charge Mode = FAST House Consumption – Importing Charge Mode = ECO Solar Generation Power Charge Mode = ECO+ Wind Generation Power Device – Normal zappi Grid Power – Import / Export zappi Device –...
Operation Status Screens EV Disconnected zappi The EV is not connected to In this example the last charging session delivered 20.8kWh of energy to the EV and 80% of that energy came from the solar panels. Waiting for Surplus... zappi is waiting for sufficient surplus power from the microgeneration system.
Operation Charge Complete The EV is fully charged. The charge energy used during the last charge is displayed at the bottom right (20.0kWh in this case) and the 'green contribution' is also shown (40% in this example). Restart... Zappi is doing a restart sequence. This may happen with some EVs that need to be 'woken-up' to start charging after a pausing charge.
Operation Charging Modes zappi has three different charging modes which can be selected simply by pressing the button when the main screen is showing. The charge mode can be changed before or during a charge. zappi's Regardless of the charge mode used, all of the surplus electricity is used but special eco charge modes, limit the amount of grid electric used.
Operation Manual Boost The Manual Boost function can only be used when charging in ECO or ECO+ mode. When boosting, the charge rate is set to zappi maximum (just like FAST mode), until a set amount of energy has been stored in the EV's battery. After which, will revert back to ECO or ECO+ mode.
Operation Smart Boost The Smart Boost function will charge the EV with a minimum kWh figure by a set time. Smart Boost is available only in ECO and ECO+ modes. The Smart Boost function does not bring the battery to a certain state of charge. The target kWh is only the energy added during the charging session.
Operation Boost Timer zappi When using ECO or ECO+ charge modes, can be programmed to 'boost' the current charge at certain times. When boosting, the charge rate is set to maximum (just like FAST mode), regardless of the amount of available surplus power. This means that power may be drawn from the mains grid supply during boost times.
Operation Lock Function zappi can be locked from unauthorised operation. The Lock Function requires a pin number to be entered before the unit can be operated. The lock can be set to be active only when the EV is plugged in or only when unplugged, it can also be set to be always active.
Menus Menus Main Menu Main Menu Options Description Charge Log… Today… Log of charge sessions Yesterday… Week… Month… Year… Total… Event Log… Today… Log of events Yesterday… Week… Custom Date… Readings… READINGS 1/4 Status: Current status of the unit Exporting/Importing: Power being imported or exported, from or to the grid respectively Charge Power:...
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Menus Main Menu Options Description Master Address: (Only shows if connected to other devices) Channel: EUI: Charge ECO+ Settings… Min Green Level: ECO+ charge mode settings. See Charging Modes page Settings… Start/Stop Delay: Manual Boost… Manual Boost settings. See Manual Boost page 13 Smart Boost…...
Menus Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Options Description Supply Grid… Phase: Set the supply phase to use for this device – see Advanced Settings page 21 for more information Device Limit: Set the maximum available supply current to be drawn zappi –...
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Menus Advanced Menu Options Description System… Restore Settings… Erase Config Restore the configuration to factory default Erase Data Clear all data from memory Erase ALL Restore configuration to factory default and erase all data Confirm Confirm restore options and re-boot device Download Firmware Downloads latest firmware from hub Bootloader...
Configuration Configuration Settings All settings are described in the Main Menu section, however, the more commonly altered settings are described in more detail below. Time & Date The date and time are used for the Boost Timer and the savings calculations and therefore should be set correctly. zappi In the event of a power-cut, will still keep track of the time and date for a few days, so when power is restored the clock...
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Note: This setting is to support legacy installations – it is preferable to install a CT to monitor the battery and use one of the settings below. zappi myenergi Avoid Drain Stops the (or other linked devices) draining the battery when using surplus power from the solar or wind generator.
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Configuration Monitor Monitors any load, for example a washing machine or the lighting circuit. myenergi This setting can also be used to limit current drawn by devices on a particular circuit which includes other loads. See Load Balancing / Current Limiting (page 32) for more details.
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Installation Installation Mounting Remove the white front plate by unscrewing the M3 screw at the bottom and sliding it upwards before lifting it away. Unscrew the 12 M4 screws now exposed and lift off the enclosure cover. Offer the unit up to the wall and mark the holes for drilling. If fixing to a timber stud wall, you can use the two central vertically aligned fixing points to screw the enclosure directly into the timber.
Installation Wiring Warnings WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal; electrical connection work may only be carried out by a competent person The earth conductor must be correctly installed and reliably connected This device must be equipped with an over-current protection device of maximum 40 Amps (B40) Strip Length 10mm Overview Diagram...
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Wiring Overview Diagram Mains supply from 32A or 40A MCB with 6mm² cable SUPPLY ELECTRICITY INVERTER PV ARRAY CONSUMER GRID METER METER UNIT(s) Grid Sensor (required) Generation Sensor (optional) Wired to CT1 terminals of the zappi A second sensor can be fitted to monitor generation Not supplied –...
Installation Supply Connection zappi device should be connected to a single-phase 230V or 240V nominal AC supply. The supply should be from a dedicated 32A or 40A circuit breaker. zappi features and integral 30mA Type-A RCD, therefore an RCD protected supply is not required unless local regulations state otherwise.
Installation of a CT to monitor the Grid connection point is required. Other CTs are optional and can be purchased separately. The number and location of CTs used within an installation will vary according to devices installed and the user requirements. myenergi CTs can be wired to any device with CT inputs This enables very flexible installation as the CT can be wired to the nearest device.
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Located to ‘see’ ALL import and ALL export current (i.e. always upstream of any junction box). • Arrow pointing in direction of import (e.g. towards consumer unit if on Live cable). • myenergi Must be on the same phase as the Master device. All other CTs •...
Installation Advanced Installation Options Load Balancing / Current Limiting myenergi CTs can be also used to the limit current drawn by devices to avoid overloading circuits. this is sometimes referred to as load balancing. There are four different ways to limit current and they can be used alone or combined for more complex situations.
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This is possible by installing an extra CT to monitor the diverter. The CT should be clipped around the Live cable of the supply feeding the diverter. The arrow on the CT should be pointing away myenergi from the diverter. Wire the CT to the nearest device Configure the CT Type as Storage Only.
Installation eSense Input (economy tariff) zappi has an input which can be used to sense the availability of economy tariff electricity, this can be used to automatically boost the charge when in ECO or ECO+ charging modes. The eSENSE input is electrically isolated and effectively draws no current so the cable size is not important. An AC voltage between 100V and 260V across the L and N terminals of the eSENSE input cause the economy tariff symbol to be shown on the main screen.
Installation Fitting the Cover Refit the cover and secure with ALL twelve of the M4 screws. It is best to screw these by going around in sequence shown without skipping any holes. Slot the white cover down onto the unit and secure with the M3 screw at bottom. operation and installation manual zappi...
Installation Setup Switching On zappi After completing and checking the wiring of the supply, the sensor(s), switch on the via the circuit breaker. zappi will start-up and the main screen will be presented after a few seconds. Testing Before leaving site, it is wise to perform a few checks to ensure that the sensors have been correctly installed and are functional.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution ‐ There is no power to the unit ‐ Check for correct supply voltage at the Display is blank supply screw terminals (220 - 260V AC) ‐ Grid Sensor incorrectly ‐ Check the grid sensor is connected to CT1 In ECO+ mode, the charge does terminals of the zapp not start, the display is always...
Subject to the provisions described below, this product is protected for three (3) years from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. myenergi Prior to returning any defective product to myenergi, the end customer must report the faulty product to by either myenergi support@myenergi.uk...
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Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Performance Mounting Location Indoor or Outdoor (permanent mounting) Charging Mode Mode 3 (IEC 61851-1 compliant communication protocol) Display Graphical backlit LCD Charging Current 6A to 32A (variable) Grid Import Power Limiting Adjustable up to 100A (optional setting to limit power drawn from the grid) Charging Profile 3 charging modes: ECO, ECO+ and FAST Connector Type...
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