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Charge Amps Amp Guard Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Charge Amps Amp Guard Installation English Manual chargeamps.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mount and connect the power supply Connect the Wi-Fi antenna Connect the LAN cable Overview of the electrical installation Configuration Connect to the Charge Amps Amp Guard Wi-Fi hotspot Electrical settings Wi-Fi configuration Verify Charge Amps Amp Guard configuration Cloud configuration...
  • Page 3 Failure to follow and carry out the directions, instructions and safety precautions in this Installation Manual will invalidate the warranty and subsequently release Charge Amps AB from any and all liability claims in connection with any injuries/damage or incidents that result from said failure either directly or indirectly.

  • Page 4: Safety

    • Do not immerse the product in water, subject it to physical abuse or insert foreign objects in any part of the product. • Never attempt to disassemble the product in any way. • Charge Amps Amp Guard is a power monitor. Only use the product for its intended use.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    230 VAC (+/-15%) 50 Hz power supply Installation DIN rail mounting in a cabinet: 1M Charge Amps Amp Guard 1M power supply Dimensions (W x D x H) Charge Amps Amp Guard: 17.5 x 73 x 100 mm Power supply: 17.5 x 58 x 90 mm...
  • Page 6 English Climatic conditions Operating temperature: -35°C to +55°C Relative humidity: 0 - 90% Altitude: 0 - 2000 m Pollution Degree: 2 Ingress protection: IP2X Indoor meter: Yes Function characteristics according to IEC 61557-12 Function symbols Function Measuring range Other performance class complementary characteristics ±...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    English 3 Product overview 3.1 Parts WARNING! Note the marking on the power supply.
  • Page 8 Serial number and Power supply AC with current sensors input Charge Amps Amp Terminal block for Status indicators Guard voltage measurement Reset button (at the Wi-Fi antenna 12 V power cable top of Charge Amps logo) LAN port 12 VDC power supply...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    English 3.2 Package contents • Charge Amps Amp Guard • 12 VDC power supply, which powers the Charge Amps Amp Guard • Monitoring module, consisting of a sensor cartridge and three connected current sensors including cables • Terminal block for voltage measurement •...
  • Page 10 No light – Voltage measurement not connected Current measurement status: Green light – Ok Red light – Error, incorrect phase order No light – Current measurement not connected Charge Amps logotype: Lights On – Power On Lights Off – Power Off...

  • Page 11: Reset

    Data stored in the Charge Amps Cloud will not be affected. 1. Gently press the reset button at the top of the Charge Amps logo. 2. All lights will turn off briefly once the reset has been initiated.

  • Page 12: Internet Access

    English 4.2 Internet access IMPORTANT! The Charge Amps Amp Guard must be connected to the internet to transmit data to the load balancing function which communicates with the charging station(s). The customer must therefore provide an internet connection via a network cable (LAN) or Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz).

  • Page 13: Installation

    English 5 Installation Install the Charge Amps Amp Guard directly downstream of the building’s main circuit breaker panel to monitor all power usage. For single-phase installations, L2 and L3 shall not be used. 5.1 Mount Charge Amps Amp Guard 1. Pull the DIN-rail lock downwards and twist the Charge Amps Amp Guard onto the DIN-rail.

  • Page 14: Connect The Current Sensors

    The current sensors must be connected to the correct phase and properly positioned around the main power cables according to the direction indicators on the clamps. 2. Connect the sensor cartridge to the top of the Charge Amps Amp Guard.

  • Page 15: Connect Voltage Measurement

    For installations without power-generating equipment Connection of the voltage measurement is optional. Do not remove the terminal block in the bottom of the Charge Amps Amp Guard as it may be needed if voltage measurement is connected in the future. IT grid networks IT grid is used in parts of Norway, Belgium and Albania.

  • Page 16: Mount And Connect The Power Supply

    English 3. Connect the terminal block to the bottom of the Charge Amps Amp Guard. 5.4 Mount and connect the power supply The power supply provides 12V to the Charge Amps Amp Guard. The power supply is pre-configured to 12V. If needed, voltage can be adjusted using the adjustment screw on the front of the power supply.

  • Page 17: Connect The Wi-Fi Antenna

    5. Turn the power on at the main circuit breaker panel. WARNING! Note the marking on the power supply. 5.5 Connect the Wi-Fi antenna 1. Mount the supplied Wi-Fi antenna to the Charge Amps Amp Guard. 2. NB: Depending on the type of cabinet, an external Wi-Fi antenna may be needed.

  • Page 18: Overview Of The Electrical Installation

    English 5.7 Overview of the electrical installation WARNING! Note the marking on the power supply. Optional, see chapter Connect voltage measurement.

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Charge Amps Amp Guard’s serial number). The serial number can be found on the front label of the Charge Amps Amp Guard (the one with a QR-code) and on the front page of the Quick Guide. Enter the Charge Amps Amp Guard PIN as the Wi-Fi password to sign in to the Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 20 English 3. When connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot, open a web browser and type in 192.168.251.1 as the URL. 4. Enter the Charge Amps Amp Guard PIN to sign in. 5. Click Login.

  • Page 21: Electrical Settings

    English 6.2 Electrical settings Charge Amps Amp Guard must be configured with the correct information about main fuses and network type in order to work correctly and effectively. The supply voltage and current mapping settings can be used to fix installation issues and will normally remain unchanged.

  • Page 22: Wi-Fi Configuration

    6.3 Wi-Fi configuration Charge Amps Amp Guard needs access to the customer/facility network in order to connect to the Charge Amps Cloud Load balancing function using LAN or Wi-Fi. The login details must be configured if Wi-Fi is to be used.
  • Page 23 2A as phase angles cannot be properly detected. 2. Select the Status tab. 3. Check that the measurements on the Status tab look correct. There is also a System tab where the Charge Amps Amp Guard can be rebooted or restored to factory settings, if needed.

  • Page 24: Cloud Configuration

    English 6.5 Cloud configuration Charge Amps Amp Guard needs to be configured in the Charge Amps Cloud to set up the Charge Amps load balancing function. Sign in to the Charge Amps Cloud Partner Portal and use the Installation Wizard for setup and configuration.
  • Page 25 English Charge Amps app Please download our app for complete control, to adjust settings and enable smart charging and scheduling. Charge Amps Cloud Partner Portal User Portal https://my.charge.space/ https://my.charge.space/ partner Full product information Product information https://www.chargeamps.com/product/charge-amps-amp-guard/ If you have any questions that have not been answered by this installation manual, please contact the supplier, see chargeamps.
  • Page 26 Charge Amps AB (publ) Frösundaleden 2B, 8th floor SE–169 75 Solna, Sweden Charge Amps UK Ltd 3 More London Riverside, 4th Floor London SE1 2AQ, United Kingdom Doc. no: 130820 © Charge Amps AB Rev: 01 All rights reserved...

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