Contents Introduction Safety Notice Product Overview Installation • Getting Started • Enclosure Parts • Mounting • Accessing the connections • Wiring and Connections • Power and CT connections • Refitting the LED plate • Fitting the front enclosure • Monitoring and Protection devices •...
Introduction Thank you for choosing Hypervolt, our team know you will be pleased by how easy it is to instal and how amazing the functionality is of your new Home 2.0 Smart EV Charger. Hypervolt aims to provide customers with state-of-the-art equipment embracing industry leading smart features backed up by excellent customer service.
Legal Notice This document is intended to be used as a reference guide for the installation and operation of the Hypervolt Home 2.0 EV Charger. The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product. Hypervolt Limited reserves the right to make changes to the specifications and processes of the product and documentation at any time and without prior notice.
Getting to know your Hypervolt: Product Overview What comes in the box ? Charging Cable (fitted) CT Clamp CT Connector Block Charging Cable M4 Enclosure Screws Holster Charging Unit 243mm Outer Ring LED Status Indicator LED Status 328mm Indicator Charging Cable...
In addition to the above the guidance given in the “Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation” (as amended) by the IET must also be followed. If you are unsure about any part of the installation of a Hypervolt product you must obtain clarification from our technical department before proceeding.
Use the cardboard drilling template supplied with your Hypervolt to mark out the mounting holes for the back box (B). Your Hypervolt unit and accompanying holster should be fixed between 0.5m and 1.5m above the ground. We recommend the holster position in the diagram is the best place for it relative to the Hypervolt's position.
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Installation: Mounting (Continued) STEP 2 Insert the bottom 2 screws (6) then tighten all 4 up pinching the unit up tight to the wall. Make sure the unit sits level and adjust if required.
STEP 3 The Hypervolt has a removable LED plate which should be removed to access the connections and then replaced before the front enclosure (C) is fitted. To remove simply pull up on the top two tabs and unhook the plate.
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The CT connection can also be used for hardwiring internet if a primary Wi-Fi connection is not available or too weak, please refer to our website on this. Cat5 cable should be used for the CT/Hardwire connection as it contains enough cores for all eventualities. Hypervolt can supply HyperConnect Cable which contains the power &...
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A separate consumer unit spurred into the existing meter tails is installed just for the use of the Hypervolt unit. HyperConnect (1 Wire Method Orange cable only) is run from the Hypervolt unit and a joint made within the consumer unit to the CT Clamp Cable. If you are not using HyperConnect then run a separate supply cable and separate Cat5 cable for the CT (2 wire method Orange &...
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STEP 7 Once you have finished wiring in your Hypervolt charger, you will need to re-fit the LED plate (B). First reconnect the square white LED cable connector back together, it should click. Put the top two tabs of part (B) over their locators on the top side of the back box (A). Now pull down on the middle bottom edge of part (B) and click...
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Installation: Fitting the Front Enclosure STEP 8 Lastly slide the front enclosure (C) onto the unit and secure using the four M4 screws supplied in the box. A small amount of pressure will be required on the front or the front enclosure to line the holes up. Please take care not to cross thread the screws and certainly do not do these up using a powered tool such as an electric screwdriver.
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(Please refer to page 10 for further installation instructions). It is equally important that the wires from the CT clamp go the correct way round inside the Hypervolt unit, the White Wire should go in the LEFT and the Black Wire should go in the RIGHT of the green connection plug (8). If you extend the wires remember to follow these connections through.
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“0”. 4. Replace the cover and turn the power back on. 5. Plug the Hypervolt into your EV testing adaptor and set the adaptor to "C" (Car Charging), the bolt on the front of the charger will go green.
Installation: Maximum Operating Current It is possible to limit the maximum current the Hypervolt Charger will operate at by permanently derating the unit using the internal dip switches. This is called a “Hard Set” as opposed to a “Soft Set” which can be done from the app.
The unit is no longer Mode Only) charger is trying to be charging your car. used. Pulsing: Insufficient Check status in the solar power to charge Hypervolt App and refer vehicle or stopped to troubleshooting on from app. page 27.
Installation: App Setup We recommend installing the Hypervolt app, this enables you to control and monitor the charger. The app is free and can be downloaded from either the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (Apple). Follow the instructions below to get set up for the first time.
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Just click continue to try You now need to wait 5 Hypervolt to, type in the again. minutes for the app to be To confirm all is good why password and hit “Connect.
Using your Charger: App Basics The information below should help you get started with the basics of using your charger with the Hypervolt app. A more in depth guide is available on our website. Settings (see page 20 for more details) Adopted chargers ...
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This is useful if Setting your timezone Under ‘Your Hypervolt’ you you just want to trickle If you need to adjust you charger can get unique information charge.
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You can use Schedule charging Solar charging mode provides 3 choices: By tapping the arrow below the locking between “Plug & Charge” and mode to select when your Hypervolt icon you can switch your charger to use the following ; “Schedule Charge”...
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Using your Charger: Scheduling Accessing ‘schedule charging’ To access schedule charging settings, simply tap on the mode button which will be showing “Plug and Charge” or “Schedule Charge” and select “Schedule Charge” on the next screen. Session total Saving the session Adding sessions Setting scheduling times...
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Using your Charger: Web Portal There is a secondary method to get the Hypervolt adopted to your account and control a limited number of the charger functions. We call this the “Web Portal” method. This method is best done on a laptop or desktop computer as it has been designed for users without smartphones. Go to www.hypervolt.co.uk Accessing the dashboard If you already have an account click on “Sign In”.
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Using your Charger: Getting Online via the Hotspot There is a secondary method that you can used to get your Hypervolt Online. We call this the “Hotspot Method”. It’s useful is you are having Bluetooth connection issues or don’t have an account. This is best done on a smart phone.
“Smart Charging” of Ev’s by “Smart Chargers” has always been encouraged and the new 2021 No 1467 Regulations just enforce some further requirements of “Smart Chargers”. The Hypervolt Home series have always been smart chargers and already complied with most of the changes but here is a bit more information about what’s new:...
Overcurrent protection: Upstream circuit breaker (not supplied) Use: Can be operated by ordinary people. (Keep clear of children / the unit should only be opened for servicing and repairs which should be conducted by Hypervolt approved Mechanical impact protection: IK08...
I am not able to control my charger using the App at home First check your Hypervolt is online by confirming the solid blue light all around the outside of the unit. A Slow pulsing white confirms its offline in which case go to Settings - Network - Change Network and follow the Instructions to reconnect.
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9. The charger is displaying a pulsing red colour The Hypervolt Home device has detected a problem during your charge session. Firstly try reseting the charger by turning it off then back on after 5 minutes. If the problem persists there may be a problem with your car or electrical supply. Contact Hypervolt support.
Diagram supplied are as examples and may differ or not be the full representation of the product that you have. This document can be subject to change at anytime without notice. You can find the latest version of the manual at support.hypervolt.co.uk.
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