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  • Page 1 Installation manual FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox...
  • Page 2 FIMER is not responsible for any disposal of the equipment, or part of it, that does not comply with the regulations and laws in force in the country of installation.
  • Page 3 READ THE MANUAL – Personnel involved in the use, maintenance and installation of the equipment must be qualified by FIMER (by means of a letter certifying their qualification) for the activities described and must reliably demonstrate their ability to correctly interpret what is described in the manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.3 ....................Package contents 3.4 ..................Space and positioning 3.5 ......................Unpacking 3.6 ..............Wall mounting plate installation 3.7 ................FLEXA AC Wallbox installation 3.8 ............Connection of power and earth cables 3.9 ............Residual-Current device management 3.10 ...............Communication cables connection 3.11 ....................Port description 3.11.1 ..................
  • Page 5 3.12 .................Dynamic Power Management 3.12.1 ................CT sensor installation 3.12.2 ................External meter installation 3.12.3 ....... FLEXA AC Wallbox Inverter Net and REACT 2 integration 3.12.4 ........FLEXA AC Wallbox integration with solar inverters 3.13 ............Closing operations and power supply First start-up and configuration 4.1 .....................

  • Page 7: Fields Of Use

    General information FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox is the AC charging solution for powering electric vehicles, ideal for public, semi-public and residential applications: it is available in single-phase or three-phase configurations and can be equipped with a Type 2 SOCKET or a Type 2 CABLE or a Type 3A SOCKET (according to the IEC 62196-2 standard).

  • Page 8: Symbols And Definitions

    ATTENTION – In case of installation in TN-type earthing systems, there may be additional specific local regulations regarding system safety and protection against faults that the installer must understand and implement. ATTENTION – The device can be used for the European and Australian markets, as up to date certifications have been issued.
  • Page 9 Product description (model and version) Product commercial code EAN product code Electrical characteristics QR code for link to FIMER website Part and Serial Number data Week (first 2 digits) and year (last 2 digits) of production 44 x 130 mm...

  • Page 10: Product Dimensions And Features

    Product dimensions and features Weight: 7 kg (socket version) and 8.5 kg (cord version) Dimensions: 300 x 480 x 145 mm (socket version), 300 x 480 x 220 mm (cord version) A. FRONT COVER B. REAR CASING C. FIXING PLATE...

  • Page 11: Available Models And Versions

    1.4.1 Features of Stand Alone model FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox Stand Alone charges the electric vehicle in Mode 3, in ‘Open Access’ mode or via local authentication with RFID card. The device can connect to its dedicated App (MyFIMERwallbox) via Bluetooth, allowing the user to monitor charging status and consumption, modify operating settings, pause and restart charging, manage associated cards and check eventual alarms.

  • Page 12: Master/Slave Functionality

    These charging policies can be set through the EVI Tool. Support For any reports or requests for further support, FIMER is available through the dedicated section of the website www.fimer.com or by writing to service.emobility@fimer.com.

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    • • • • • • • • • • CT meter included • • • • • • 1) Please contact FIMER to check the availability of different rated voltages 2) Please contact FIMER to check the certification status...

  • Page 14: Safety And Equipment

    FIMER and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damage or losses related to any such security breaches, any unauthorised access, interference, intrusion, loss or theft of data...

  • Page 15: Product Handling

    This document has been carefully checked by FIMER but deviations cannot be completely ruled out. If errors are detected, the reader is kindly asked to notify FIMER. Except for explicit contractual commitments, in no case can FIMER be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this manual or from the installation of the equipment.

  • Page 16: Installation

    (in the most serious cases, injuries may be fatal). Please read this manual carefully before installing, starting up and using the product. FIMER recommends using experienced professionals who comply with current regulations to install the product correctly.

  • Page 17: Tools Required

    • Wire stripping pliers ATTENTION – FIMER accepts no liability for damage to property or persons deriving from the use of these tools. Installation must be performed by qualified personnel and in compliance with the regulations in place for the installation of electrical equipment.

  • Page 18: Space And Positioning

    Port types Functionality Picture Analog input 3,3 V Pin 1 and 2: T connection Max. current 330 mA RS-485 ModBus for Master-Slave or REACT 2 communication 4+4 poles RS-485 RS-485 ModBus for external MID Meter 4 poles RS-485 Normally open dry contact Command for upstream switching device 3 A 250 V 3.4 Space and positioning...

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    ATTENTION – For locations where the device will be exposed to direct sunlight or weather for most of the day, it is advisable to install a cover to protect the charging station. In addition, for semi-public installations it is necessary to: •...

  • Page 20: Wall Mounting Plate Installation

    The product can be installed either on the wall or on a dedicated FIMER FLEXA Stand. This document shows the installation procedure for wall mounting, while the installation procedure for the FIMER FLEXA Stand is supplied with the FIMER FLEXA Stand.

  • Page 21: Flexa Ac Wallbox Installation

    3.7 FLEXA AC Wallbox installation ATTENTION – During installation, the electrical connection of the power supply must be disabled, and the entire working area must be cordoned off, with only qualified and authorised personnel able to access it. ATTENTION –...

  • Page 22: Connection Of Power And Earth Cables

    3.8 Connection of power and earth cables ATTENTION – During installation it is necessary to prevent the electrical connection of the power supply and to cordon off the entire work area, with only qualified and authorised personnel able to access it. The equipment must be powered by cables that are properly dimensioned and capable of withstanding the current flow for which the product has been designed.
  • Page 23 ATTENTION – In case of a M/S configuration, it is necessary to inform FIMER about the plant layout by providing the rotation of the phases to be implemented. The following guidelines provide information on which power supply cables to use and the recommended conductor size: •...
  • Page 24 The following table shows how they should be used for the input of power cables, communication ones and of the T2 cable, if any. The T2S and T3A versions will not use the center output (C), which will instead be occupied by the plug in the T2C version. Cable inlets T2 Socket version T3A Socket version...
  • Page 25 2. Power cable connection: strip the cables, then connect the phases and neutral to the power supply terminal block making sure that the entire stripped section of each cable is fully inserted into each terminal (stripping length 18 mm). Earth cable connection: strip the cable and use M5 eyelet lugs to connect the earth cable to the earth terminal located to the left of the power supply terminals and tighten with a torque of 2 Nm.

  • Page 26: Residual-Current Device Management

    3.9 Residual-Current device management To ensure compliance with the IEC 61851-1 standard, the installer must comply with some of the following requirements during the installation phase. EXTERNAL PROTECTION The product does not contain protective devices. It is only equipped with a 6 mA continuous current detection device.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION EXAMPLE Example of arrangement of external MCB and RCD protections for a typical single-phase 3.7 kW and three-phase 22 kW installation. RECOMMENDED DEVICES Device Wallbox 3.7 kW Wallbox 22 kW ABB S200 series ABB S200 series S202M-D20 S204M-D40 Thermal-magnetic circuit breaker (MCB) ABB F200 series...

  • Page 28: Communication Cables Connection

    The power supply of the appliance must remain switched off throughout this phase. Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to serious damage to persons and property, including death. The different versions of the FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox are equipped with the following connectivity features:...

  • Page 29: Port Description

    3.11 Port description CT sensor - J4 RS-485 Smart Grid - J5 RS-485 Mid Meter - J6 AC relay OUT-J31 Ethernet Earth Terminal SIM Card* The following table summarises the ports available to the user: Stand Alone Type Port Description Future Net Inverter Net Dry contact normally open relay output for AC...

  • Page 30: Ac Relé Out-J31

    3.11.1 AC Relé OUT-J31 Type / Scheme of application AC relay OUT-31 Non-isolated RS-485 communication port Features Technology Relay Maximum voltage 250 V / 30 V Maximum electrical current 3 Amps Connector PHOENIX CONTACT 1803426 Pinout OUT1_IN OUT1_NO 3.11.2 CT Sensor – J4 Type / Scheme of application CT sensor - J4 Amperometric sensor for single-phase load...

  • Page 31: Gigabit Ethernet

    3.11.3 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet Features Type 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Cable requirements CAT6 or higher (with CAT6 cables, the speed may be limited in Gigabit applications) SF/UTP: Shielding with metal braiding on total cable assembly, no shielding on individual cable pairs SF/FTP: Cable shielding Double-shielded with metal braiding on the cable assembly and individual pairs individually shielded (preferable).
  • Page 32 BUS TERMINATION Bus termination is required to prevent signal reflections at the Bus end. The Bus must be terminated with 120 Ω at both ends (i.e., near the first and last node of the chain). Alternatively, the termination resistor can also be set via MyFIMERwallbox App, and in the case of a Future Net, it will be necessary to switch the Wallbox to Stand Alone-like mode before activating it.
  • Page 33 To change the serial address of the Wallbox Stand Alone, simply change the status (up or down) of the switches as shown in the table below. B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 Device ID … … … … …...
  • Page 34 3.11.5 RS-485 Mid Meter-J6 Type / Scheme of application RS-485 Mid Meter Non-isolated RS-485 communication port Features Termination 120 Ω (integrated) Protocol ModBus Connector PHOENIX CONTACT 1843622 Pinout Data negative Data positive RTN – Signal Ground SHIELD – Bus Cable Shield BUS TERMINATION Bus termination is required to prevent signal reflections at the bus ends.

  • Page 35: Dynamic Power Management

    3.12 Dynamic Power Management Dynamic Power Management or DPM is a function that adjusts the charging power according to the available power. The DPM function is available in all models and versions and requires an external meter. Version Compatible Meters CT sensor (included) Single-phase Gavazzi EM111...

  • Page 36: External Meter Installation

    ATTENTION – The CT sensor must be installed by a qualified professional technician in accordance with local regulations. 3.12.2 External meter installation ATTENTION – To use dynamic power management function, the installation of a compatible meter downstream of the electric utility meter is required. Based on the current measured by the meter, our Wallbox calculates the energy absorbed by the house and modulates the electric vehicle charging current to avoid blackouts.
  • Page 37 WALLBOX METER RS-485 Master RS-485 Slave SHIELD DATA POSITIVE DATA POSITIVE DATA DATA NEGATIVE NEGATIVE Figure: RS-485 bus connection diagram between Wallbox and compatible meters. Via App or tool enable DPM and select the installed Meter. NOTE – Check that the wiring of ModBus communication with the meter has been done correctly before activating the DPM functionality.

  • Page 38: Flexa Ac Wallbox Inverter Net And React 2 Integration

    Mobile App Router + REACT 2 Modem RS-485 Inverter Net FLEXA AC Wallbox and FIMER REACT 2 share data via RS-485 Bus. Connect the RS-485 pins as shown below. Make sure to set line termination switch 37 to position “ON”.
  • Page 39 • Set the proper RS-485 port settings (11520 bps, No Parity, Device acquisition) and click on “Save” • Wait for the inverter to reboot • Select “FLEXA AC Wallbox” (5) and click on “Add” (6) • Insert a name for the Wallbox and 1 as “Slave ID” (7)

  • Page 40: Flexa Ac Wallbox Integration With Solar Inverters

    Stato Descrizione REACT2 and FLEXA are communicating properly Communication time out. REACT2 and FLEXA don’t communicate. Check the RS-485 Bus and RS-485 port settings 3.12.4 FLEXA AC Wallbox integration with solar inverters To allow the correct operation of the Wallbox even with an already installed inverter, it will be necessary to use one of our compatible bidirectional meters that will be installed as in the electrical scheme below.

  • Page 41: Closing Operations And Power Supply

    3.13 Closing operations and power supply ATTENTION – During installation it is necessary to disable the electrical connection of the power supply and to cordon off the entire working area, which only qualified and authorised personnel should be able to access. ATTENTION –...

  • Page 42: First Start-Up And Configuration

    ATTENTION – FIMER considers the information provided at the time of purchase to be definitive and, consequently, any changes in configuration or any other necessary activity that was not agreed or defined at the time of purchase will not be included in the warranty.

  • Page 43: Led Behavior During Operation

    4.2 LED behavior during operation Once the start cycle is completed, the LED can display the following colors. Stand Alone State Description Future Net Inverter Net • • Steady green light Ready to charge Closed relays. Vehicle not charging • •...

  • Page 44: Operating Instructions

    5. Operating instructions ATTENTION – The images below are for illustrative purposes and may not show all internal components installed in the product. Preliminary charging operations ATTENTION – During the entire charging process, DO NOT remove the charging connector from the electric vehicle. Only remove the charging connector from the vehicle when charging operations have ended or have been interrupted following the appropriate procedure.

  • Page 45: Charging Operations

    5.2 Charging operations FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox allows the EV to be charged in the following ways: • Open Access: The Wallbox requires no authorization to start charging, just connect the cable to the EV and it starts automatically. • Remote Authorization: it happens when the Wallbox is connected to an external terminal that enables starting the charging session via ModBus RS485.

  • Page 46: Open Access

    5.2.1 Open access Ready to charge Insert the charging Start the charging Full charge cable session Cable lock Cable unlock Socket Cable NOTE – If you want to end the session before the EV is fully charged, you need to stop the charging from the terminal or the EV itself.

  • Page 47: Local Rfid

    5.2.3 Local RFID Ready to Insert the Pass the RFID Start of char- Full charge charge charging cable card ging session Session closure and unlocking Cable lock Cable unlock Socket Cable NOTE – To interrupt the session before the EV is fully charged, swipe the RFID card again the LED will turn Green/yellow flashing waiting for the EV to disconnect.

  • Page 48: Rfid Card Operations

    5.3 RFID card operations To enable charging via RFID cards, it is necessary to have the MASTER RFID card (red in color) supplied with the product. The Wallbox has a “White List” inside where users can register, enabling vehicle charging. The transition between operations is done sequentially: •...

  • Page 49: Myfimerwallbox App

    5.4 MyFIMERwallbox App Our ‘MyFIMERwallbox’ App is designed to display and manage FLEXA AC Wallbox parameters via Bluetooth when not connected to a service center. The App is available in Italian and English, compatible with, iOS 12, Android 6 and newer operating systems.

  • Page 50: Firmware Upgrade

    Clicking on the registered Wallbox will open this screen: Refresh Back Wallbox disconnection The AC WB status is represented by the colour Green : available Devices status Blue : in charge Red : error Istantaneous power Indicates DPM is enabled Charge time Supplied energy Pause/Restart...

  • Page 51: Charging Modes

    • Remote Authorization • RFID Mode NOTE – “Remote authorization” mode is indicated only in case you install FIMER e4self solution, to connect Wallbox to e-smartOPT terminal. 5.4.7 Consumption In this section, you can see all the charging sessions done with the device combined with the date and time and any associated RFID cards.

  • Page 52: Active Alarms

    In the “Alarms” section, you can visualize current active alarms and share them with major social networks. NOTE – In case of alarm, refer to the “Alarms and warnings” section of this manual to consult troubleshooting operations. Alternatively, contact FIMER’s service. Press the button to share alarms via social...

  • Page 53: Alarms And Warnings

    6. Troubleshooting ATTENTION – All versions of the device are equipped with a diagnostic and alarm system. READ THE MANUAL – Notification of faults or alarms is via the large front LED, which turns RED if an alarm is detected. READ THE MANUAL –...

  • Page 54: Global Alarms

    6.1.1 Global alarms Error Name Message Troubleshooting code GA_12V_UV E001 Undervoltage 12V Supply electrical power. GA_12V_OV E002 Overvoltage 12V Supercap hardware problem. GA_V_CTRL_UV E003 Undervoltage VCTRL Low power supply or supercap hardware problem. GA_V_CTRL_OV E004 Overvoltage VCTRL Supercap hardware problem. GA_VCAP_OV E005 Overvoltage Supercap...

  • Page 55: Socket Alarms

    6.1.3 Socket alarms Error Name Message Troubleshooting code SCKxA_CONTACTOR_ SCK Contactor K1 mirror E102 Relay hardware problem. AUX_K1 contact mismatch SCKxA_CONTACTOR_ SCK Contactor K2 mirror E103 Relay hardware problem. AUX_K2 contact mismatch SCK Ground Continuity SCKxA_GND_CTY E104 Fault SCKxA_CP_SC E105 SCK CP SC Remove plug.

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Before each Quick visual check for damage and/or Routine external visual inspection abnormalities* * In case of damage or malfunction contact FIMER ATTENTION – The product does not include any components that can be repaired or replaced independently by the user.
  • Page 57 8. Decommissioning and disposal The product must be used and subsequently disposed of in accordance with current legislation on the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or any other regulations in force in the country of installation (in accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU). ATTENTION –...
  • Page 60 With regard to purchase orders, the agreed your local FIMER or utilization of its contents – in whole or in parts particulars shall prevail. FIMER does not accept representative or visit: – is forbidden without prior written consent of any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors FIMER.

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