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  • Page 1 EVBox Smart Charging Smart Charging+ Installation manual...
  • Page 2 I’m home! Let’s get started.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Addendum 2 / Wi-Fi connection properties and firewall rules Addendum 3 / Components overview EVBox Smart Charging CT Hub EVBox Smart Charging Power Box EVBox Smart Charging Genius EVBox Smart Charging Wi-Fi Connect EVBox Smart Charging Current Transformer (CT) 12. Warranty...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions 1.1 Safety warning Carrying out electrical work in a home or workplace can be dangerous. The Power Box, CT Hub, and Current Transformers are usually installed inside the distribution board under a protective cover. The Genius can be installed both inside and outside the distribution board.
  • Page 5 1.7 Support Only certified electricians or equivalent may install EVBox Smart Charging. If you have any questions, please contact your local distributor. In case your local distributor is unable to help you, you can contact EVBox Smart Charging at: evbox.com/support.

  • Page 6: Evbox Smart Charging Modularity

    The communication is via Wi-Fi only. A typical Smart Charging setup consists of one Power Box, one Genius or Wi-Fi Connect, CT Hubs, and CTs. The different components communicate through the Bus cable.
  • Page 7 EVBox Smart Charging is not only a monitoring solution but also an energy traffic controller. This functionality allows automatic interaction with the energy traffic within the installation, which is based on predefined logic embedded in the system.

  • Page 8: How To Install

    Installation of the Smart Charging requires the Smappee Energy Monitor mobile app. • The mobile app is required both for configuration of EVBox Smart Charging and the monitoring of energy usage. We recommend that both the installer and the user install the app.
  • Page 9 3.2 Inside the box: Smart Charging 1 phase Wi-Fi Current Power CT Hub Connect Transformer Wall mounting DIN mounting Bus termination Power Quick Install plate plate plug Guide cable RS485 connector Bus cable Bus cable RJ10 for BusinessLine (150 cm)
  • Page 10 3.4 Inside the box: Smart Charging 3 phase Wi-Fi Power Solid Core Connect 3-Phase CT Wall mounting DIN mounting Bus termination Quick Install Power plate plate plug cable Guide RS485 connector Bus cable Bus cable RJ10 for BusinessLine (40 cm)

  • Page 11: Planning And Site Preparation

    Grid – 3 Phase EVBox Smart Charging (3P+N) 3 Phase Edition • Øwire < 7 mm Solar Grid – 1 Phase EVBox Smart Charging + • Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) or Ethernet (1P+N) 1 Phase Solar Edition • Øwire < 10 mm Grid –...
  • Page 12 How are the total load, solar, circuits, and/or appliances fused? Phases of each measured load (circuits and appliances): Single-phase, three-phase, 3P+N (3*400V), voltage, frequency, power, amps. Cross-sectional area or diameter of the wiring. How will a stable internet connection be provided to the energy monitor: Wi-Fi, Ethernet? 4.4 Tools (not included) Multimeter...

  • Page 13: Physical Installation

    Note: Do not switch on the power to the Power Box before all physical components are installed and Smart Charging is connected to the EV charging station. All component must be installed so the the Wi-Fi Connect or Genius unit can detect the components. Alternatively, you can reboot the installation after completing the physical installation but before setting up the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 14 In a three-phase installation, all phases must be connected to the Power Box according to the wiring diagram. This means that the appropriate wires of the power cable must be connected to their respective phases (L1, L2, L3). In a three-phase environment, the wires should run through the solid core. However, in case of thicker wires, you must use three CTs instead of the solid core CT (available as a three phase CT kit).
  • Page 15 5.3 Connection diagram - Smart Charging 1-phase Brown – L1 Blue – Neutral Note: The Power Box L2 + L3 connections are connected to neutral in a single phase installation. REMARK: The above wiring and colour scheme is indicative. National regulations must be respected.
  • Page 16 5.4 Connection diagram - Smart Charging+ 1-phase Brown – L1 Blue – Neutral Note: The Power Box L2 + L3 connections are connected to neutral in a single phase installation. REMARK: The above wiring and colour scheme is indicative. National regulations must be respected.
  • Page 17 5.5 Connection diagram – Smart Charging 3-phase & Neutral (3*400V) Brown – L1 Black – L2 Grey – L3 Blue – Neutral REMARK: The above wiring and colour scheme is indicative. National regulations must be respected. Wiring for Europe must be at least 1mm / 600 V and protected by a 6 A circuit breaker.
  • Page 18 5.6 Connection diagram – Smart Charging+ 3-phase & Neutral (3*400V) Brown – L1 Black – L2 Grey – L3 Blue – Neutral REMARK: The above wiring and colour scheme is indicative. National regulations must be respected. Wiring for Europe must be at least 1mm / 600 V and protected by a 6 A circuit breaker.
  • Page 19 5.7 Connect charging station The following sections describe the connection of EVBox Smart Charging to the following types of charging station: • BusinessLine G3 • BusinessLine G4 • HomeLine • Elvi v2 For each type of charging station, refer to the related Installation Manual for instructions about removing the cover to access the Smart Charging connection points.
  • Page 20 BusinessLine G3 In the charging station, find the RS485 connection on the modem board PCB. The figures below will help you find the connection. Route the network cable into the charging station along the same route as the power cable. When the cable enters the base of the station, drill a hole and use a cable gland.
  • Page 21 HomeLine In the charging station, remove two hex-bolts then move the controller and modem PCB up out of the support. Find the RS485 connection on the modem board PCB. The figures below will help you find the connection. Route the network cable into the charging station along the same route as the power cable. Connect the network cable to the modem board PCB using the gray 2-pole Phoenix plug (supplied): •...
  • Page 22 Elvi Note: This is only applicable for Elvi model from Q4 2019 onwards. In the charging station, find the RS485 connector blocks on the DIN rail. The figures below will help you find the connection. Route the network cable into the charging station along the same route and using the same cable gland as the power cable.
  • Page 23 BusinessLine G3 In the charging station, find the RS485 connection on the modem board PCB. The figures below will help you find the connection. Route the network cable into the charging station along the same route as the power cable. When the cable enters the base of the station, drill a hole and use a cable gland.
  • Page 24 5.8 Check physical installation WARNING: Make sure that it is safe to supply power. All wiring connections must be completed and the the cover must be on the charging station and secured. Supply power to the installation. Use a digital multimeter to determine which phase powers the different loads in the electrical system.

  • Page 25: Cloud Connectivity

    6. Cloud connectivity During start-up, the EVBox Smart Charging Wi-Fi Connect or Genius will check the internet connectivity used. Option A – Connection through Ethernet: The internet connection is established automatically. The LED on the Wi-Fi Connect or Genius shows a steady green when ready.

  • Page 26: Configuration

    7. Configuration EVBox Smart Charging is configured using the Smappee Energy Monitor app. This app can be used from the installer’s or user’s smartphone or tablet. When the Smart Charging has been configured, the user uses the Smappee Energy Monitor app to monitor their energy usage.
  • Page 27 Follow the instructions shown in the app. You will set-up the following features: • Internet conectivity - set the Wi-Fi network to which EVBox Smart Charging must connect to. • Overload protection - Enter the maximum current that the main circuit breaker can supply.

  • Page 28: Validation

    Incorrect line voltage and current mapping can cause incorrect power values measurment and inaccurate monitoring data, and incorrect functioning of the charging station. To check the correct operation of EVBox Smart Charging, the system provides real-time values for all measured loads.

  • Page 29: Finish

    9. Finish Finish the installation: Write down the maximum current of the main circuit breaker on the Member Card. Explain the customer where to change username and password: Go to Settings: • In Profile, change the user name and Email address. •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Possible resolution EVBox Smart Charging does The power cable is connected Verify that the power cable is not switch on. incorrectly to the circuit connected according to the breaker. connection diagram. Circuit breaker is not Switch on circuit breaker.
  • Page 31 Genius for approximately 10 seconds until the LED is yellow. In the Smappee Energy Monitor app select Settings – Your Smappee Monitors – Smart Charging – Infinity components – Smappee Genius - Change your Wi-Fi settings and follow the steps.
  • Page 32 Problem Possible cause Possible resolution The Wi-Fi Connect or The Ethernet cable is not Check the Ethernet cable Genius LED is red after connected correctly. connection and restart the startup with an Ethernet Wi-Fi Connect or Genius by connection. unplugging the RJ10 cable and plugging it back in.
  • Page 33 Problem Possible cause Possible resolution The main feed measurement Power Connectors L1, L2, Use a multimeter to check values are incorrect. L3 do not correspond with that the voltage L1, L2, L3 the current phases (phase- corresponds with the Load mapping).

  • Page 34: Bus Cable Specification

    11. Bus cable specification Custom RJ10 cables can be used for installations. Please note the following specifications and limitations: • A cable containing 2 unshielded twisted pairs. • Straight connection: pin 1 to 1, etc. • Unshielded. • Pins 1 & 4 Pins 2 & 3 must be twisted pairs. •...

  • Page 35: Addendum 1 / Colour Code Explanation

    Addendum 1 / Color code explanation Wi-Fi Connect or Genius Green breathing The Wi-Fi Connect or Genius works correctly. The Wi-Fi Connect or Genius is starting. This may take up to 5 Blue steady minutes. The LED may briefly go off during that time. Network connection is successful, but the Wi-Fi Connect or Genius is not yet activated on a location.

  • Page 36: Addendum 2 / Wi-Fi Connection Properties And Firewall Rules

    Firewall rules If you use a firewall, you must apply the following firewall rules to allow traffic from and to the Smart Charging: • Inbound rules: any IP - disabled, any port - disabled. • Outbound rules: any IP - allowed, any port - allowed.

  • Page 37: Addendum 3 / Components Overview

    Smart Charging CT 1000A Rogowski Coil SMARTC-CT1000A-RC Smart Charging Solid Core CT SMARTC-CTSC Smart charging 3 Phase CT kit, 50A SMARTC-3PCT50A If you need to measure higher current values, please contact your local distributor for more information or contact us at evbox.com/support.

  • Page 38: Evbox Smart Charging Ct Hub

    • Connect CTs and Rogowski coils to the CT Hubs The CT Hub is the main component of the Smart Charging monitoring system. You can connect up to 4 Current Transformers (CTs) or Rogowski coils to a CT Hub to measure different currents, ranging from 0 A to 1000 A.

  • Page 39: Evbox Smart Charging Power Box

    • Measure up to 28 loads • Provides power to the entire system The Power Box is the compact and robust heart of the EVBox Smart Charging monitoring system as it provides power to all components. It’s compatible with almost any electricity network worldwide and is DIN-rail mountable.

  • Page 40: Evbox Smart Charging Genius

    Smappee Gas & Water and Smappee Switch. Thanks to these various options, the Genius allows EVbox Smart Charging to take on the role of a Home or Building Energy Management System (HEMS or BEMS) and guarantee optimised self-consumption.

  • Page 41: Evbox Smart Charging Wi-Fi Connect

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S A R T I C L E N U M B E R : S M A R TC - W C O N N E C T EVBox Smart Charging Wi-Fi Connect...

  • Page 42: Evbox Smart Charging Current Transformer (Ct)

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S A R T I C L E N U M B E R : S M A R TC - C T S C EVBox Smart Charging Current Transformer (CT) A wide array of Split Core CTs that are compatible with the CT Hub are available.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    With respect to repair, EVBox is entitled to apply problem-avoiding restrictions and/or Workarounds. 12.3 EVBox shall not be liable for the Products’ failure to comply with the warranty in clause 12.1 if: (a) Customer makes any further use of such Products after giving a notice in accordance with or failed to provide notification within fourteen (14) days as set out in clause 12.2;...
  • Page 44 The present document is drawn up by way of information only and does not constitute an offer binding upon EVBox. EVBox has compiled the contents of this document to the best of its knowledge. No express or implied warranty is given for the completeness, accuracy, reliability or fitness for particular purpose of its content and the products and services presented therein.
  • Page 45 I’m all set! Let’s charge.
  • Page 46 EVB_SC_IM_V1.5_0102019 © EVBox Manufacturing B.V.

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