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ABB EX.1 Energy Edge Manual

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│ 09.04.2025
ABB Smart Energy Management
EX.1 Energy Edge
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  • Page 1 │ 09.04.2025 ABB Smart Energy Management EX.1 Energy Edge Brandin g - - Rele ase 2018 -01 -0 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ............................35 Using the Energy Web View (End customer view) ..............35 Overview of the Energy Web View (End customer view) ............36 Using the ABB Smart Energy Installer app as a professional ............. 38 D R A F T │2...
  • Page 3 Adding and modifying devices ....................41 End user settings ........................42 Using the ABB Smart Energy Manager app as an end customer..........43 Operation via ABB Smart Energy Manager app as an end customer .......... 44 Adding and modifying devices ....................46 9.10 System monitoring ........................

  • Page 4: Notes On The Instruction Manual

    If you pass the device on, also include this manual along with it. ABB accepts no liability for any failure to observe the instructions in this manual. If you require additional information or have questions about the device, please contact ABB or visit our Internet site at: https://new.abb.com/en...

  • Page 5: Safety

    However, residual hazards remain. Read and adhere to the safety instructions to prevent hazards of this kind. ABB accepts no liability for any failure to observe the safety instructions. Information and symbols used The following Instructions point to particular hazards involved in the use of the device or provide...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Each use not listed in Chapter 2.2 “Intended use“ on page 6 is deemed improper use and can lead to personal injury and damage to property. ABB is not liable for damages caused by use deemed contrary to the intended use of the device. The associated risk is borne exclusively by the user/operator.

  • Page 7: Target Group / Qualifications Of Personnel

    Safety Target group / Qualifications of personnel 2.4.1 Operation No special qualifications are needed to operate the device. 2.4.2 Installation, commissioning and maintenance Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device must only be carried out by trained and properly qualified electrical installers. The electrical installer must have read and understood the manual and follow the instructions provided.

  • Page 8: Cyber Security

    ABB has formally established cyber security robustness testing as part of the product development process. The following measures are prerequisite for the safe operation of your system. ABB accepts no liability for non-observance. Access control and limitation The careful isolation of the system against unauthorized access is the basis for every protective concept.
  • Page 9 “Update“ on page 60. Restoration The customer data of a EX.1 Energy Edge system is synchronised live in the cloud at all times. If the hardware is defective, the data from the cloud can be migrated onto a new device without loss of data.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety Safety instructions Danger - Electric voltage! Electric voltage! Risk of death and fire due to electric voltage of 100 … 240 V. Dangerous currents flow through the body when coming into direct or indirect contact with live components. This can result in electric shock, burns or even death.

  • Page 11: Information On Protection Of The Environment

    Information on protection of the environment Information on protection of the environment Environment Consider the protection of the environment! Used electric and electronic devices must not be disposed of with domestic waste. – The device contains valuable raw materials which can be recycled. Therefore, dispose of the device at the appropriate collecting depot.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview The EX.1 Energy Edge in combination with the ABB Smart Energy Management is used for the manufacturer-independent networking of all large energy producers and consumers in the building. The ABB Smart Energy Management platform allows for the optimisation of energy consumption in the best possible way based on forecasts, tariffs and other services.

  • Page 13: Scope Of Supply

    Product Overview The ABB Smart Energy Management platform: monitors the energy production of the solar system – regardless of the manufacturer. ■ controls connected loads depending on the availability of solar power. ■ controls loads via the IP interface, cloud connection, IP relays with potential-free contacts or ■...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Designation Value 24 VDC (+10% / -20 %), Power supply (SELV) 630 mA (max.) Switching capacity (resistive load only) Digital output 1 AC or 4 A (max.) Digital output 2 AC Digital output 1 AC and 8 A (max.) Digital output 2 AC Digital output...

  • Page 15: Dimensional Drawings

    Technical data Dimensional drawings 9 ,0 mm 71,0 mm Fig. 2: Dimensions All dimensions in millimeters. D R A F T │15...

  • Page 16: Circuit Diagrams

    Digital output common, 230 V AC, 8 A (max.) Digital output 2, 230 V AC, 4 A (max.) Ethernet LAN connection Note The EX.1 Energy Edge must be in the same network as the connected components. D R A F T │16...
  • Page 17 RS-485 A RS-485 GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Abb. 4: Digital inputs / Heat pump control [A] Control of digital inputs with switching relays [B] Heat pump control (Smart Grid Ready) Note Only resistive loads may be connected to the digital outputs.

  • Page 18: Connection, Installation / Mounting

    Connection, installation / mounting Connection, installation / mounting Installation example The following illustration shows a typical installation of the ABB Smart Energy Management platform. Pos. Description Solar system EX.1 Energy Edge (Gateway) Inverter (E. g. Fronius, SolarEdge, Kostal or SMA) Sub-distributor Boiler with water heater (E.
  • Page 19 Connection, installation / mounting Pos. Description [12] Tablet or smartphone (used for visualisation) [13] Car charging station (E. g. Keba P30 / P20) Tab. 2: Example installation D R A F T │19...

  • Page 20: Safety Instructions

    Connection, installation / mounting Safety instructions Danger - Electric voltage! Risk of death due to electrical voltage of 100 … 240 V during short-circuit in the low-voltage conduit. – Low-voltage and 100 … 240 V conduits must not be installed together in a flush-mounted box! Requirements for the electrician Danger - Electric voltage!

  • Page 21: Mounting / Dismantling

    The modular DIN rail component must only be installed on mounting rails according to DIN EN 50022 / DIN 60715 TH 35 (including industrial version). Note Check and note down the ABB ID, which can be found on the back of the EX.1 Energy Edge before you install the device on the mounting rail. Installation To install the device, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 22 Connection, installation / mounting Dismantling To dismantle the device, perform the following steps: 1. Pull the latches down with the aid of a screwdriver [1]. 2. Press the device upwards and then fold it towards the front [2]. Fig. 6: Removal from the mounting rails D R A F T │22...

  • Page 23: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Please observe the following sequence when installation the EX.1 Energy Edge. 1. Add the EX.1 Energy Edge to the distribution cabinet by mounting it on the top-hat rail (see chapter 6.4 “Mounting / dismantling“ on page 21). 2. Install the 230 ... 230 V power supply (SELV) (see chapter 5.2 “Circuit diagrams“ on page 16).

  • Page 24: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning procedure The EX.1 Energy Edge is part of the ABB Smart Energy Management platfrom at MyBuildings. Before initial commissioning, the installer must create a professional account on the ProService Portal (https://proservice.mybuildings.abb.com/abb/). To start the configuration professional and end user must create a MyBuildings account or use an existing MyBuildings account.

  • Page 25: Registration As Professional

    Commissioning 7.2.1 Registration as professional Registering 1. Open the ProService Portal (https://proservice.mybuildings.abb.com/abb/). Notice If you do not yet have a MyBuildings account, click on “Register”, see chapter 8.1.2 “Registration as end customer“ on page 33. 2. Log in to MyBuildings with your login data.

  • Page 26: Additional Functions

    ■ – APP-Control Server – KNX voice control gateway – ABB Smart Energy Management, EX.1 Energy Edge Performing remote maintenance / maintenance ■ – Overview of the system history – Information about device serial numbers, Firmware version and remote control –...

  • Page 27: Register And Set Up Sems Device Via Proservice Portal

    4. In the popup, click / tap on „Add EX.1 Energy Edge“. Fig. 9: Add EX.1 Energy Edge 5. Enter the end customer’s email address and the devices‘ ABB ID (can be found on the back of the device). 6. Confirm the entry by clicking/tapping „Send“.

  • Page 28: Sending An Invitation To The Customer

    Sending an invitation to the customer With ABB Smart Energy Management platform, the end customer can always configure and customise the system themselves. This can be done via MyBuildings > EX.1 Energy Edge > "Manage" > Energy Web View / ABB Smart Energy Manager. Notice The device should be appropriately set up before the invitation is sent.

  • Page 29: Initial Commissioning Via Energy Web View

    Initial commissioning via Energy Web View Initial commissioning via Energy Web View To commission the EX.1 Energy Edge, it is not necessary for the device to be energised and have an internet connection. Initial commissioning is therefore also possible if the building in which the EX.1 Energy Edge is installed is still under construction and there is neither power nor internet.
  • Page 30 Initial commissioning via Energy Web View 4. In the popup, select the button "To the Energy Web View" to access the device settings. – You are forwarded to the Energy Web View platform. Set Main Meter and Sub-Meter parameters 1. On the Energy Web View platform, navigate to the "End users" tab. 2.
  • Page 31 Devices > Add device > Energy measurement. Sub-Meters are additional Energy Meters that have to be installed next to the electricity meter of the energy provider (e. g. ABB B23 or ABB D13). D R A F T │31...
  • Page 32 3. Add a meter under "Devices" -> "Battery" if the system has a battery. The logic within the ABB Smart Energy Management system is to add these three devices separately and to use the same IP of the inverter for each of them.

  • Page 33: Registration As End Customer

    5. To open the web interface, click the tab “My Home”. – The EX.1 Energy Edge is shown in the green energy are at the bottom. 6. Click on "Manage" and then the "Energy Web View" button (see chapter 9.1 “Using the Energy Web View (End customer view)“...
  • Page 34 Initial commissioning via Energy Web View Creation of a MyBuildings account To create a MyBuildings account, open the MyBuildings portal under https://mybuildings.abb.com. 1. Click on “Register”. 2. Be sure to select the customer group “I am an end customer”. Note It is important that you select the option "I am an end customer"...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Energy Web View. Using the Energy Web View (End customer view) After the end customer has accepted the invitation for accessing the EX.1 Energy Edge, the device can be accessed via the overview "My Home" in their MyBuildings account.

  • Page 36: Overview Of The Energy Web View (End Customer View)

    Operation Overview of the Energy Web View (End customer view) The Energy Web View shows a dashboard consisting of graphs showing all main assets, consumers and producers as well as analysis regarding figures of consumption and production on a monthly, yearly or historic basis. You can make dedicated changes to which data are shown in the graphs.
  • Page 37 Operation The red dot next to the zoom buttons signalises that the dashboard is updating itself and shows real time data. You can activate this function via the button "Today" (if the installation is online). Changing the graph data 1. Click on the gear wheel [7]in the dashboard overview. –...

  • Page 38: Using The Abb Smart Energy Installer App As A Professional

    27). An Internet connection is required for the access. When the EX.1 Energy Edge has been registered in the ProService Portal and the end user has been granted access via MyBuildings, the system can be also accessed via the ABB Smart Energy Installer app.

  • Page 39: Operation Via Abb Smart Energy Installer App As A Professional

    Operation Operation via ABB Smart Energy Installer app as a professional Similar to the Energy Web View, the app ABB Smart Energy Installer shows all data regarding energy consumption and production of different plants. It offers detailed views for specific consumers.
  • Page 40 Operation The app dashboard is similar to that of the Energy Web View. In addition to detailed overviews with data and graphs on consumers and producers, you can also determine and display the self-sufficiency of individual appliances and their consumption. Fig.

  • Page 41: Adding And Modifying Devices

    Operation Adding and modifying devices You can add and modify devices via the end user widget. 1. Tap on the end user widget. – You are forwarded to the list of end users. 2. Tap on the end user to whose plant you wish to add further devices. –...

  • Page 42: End User Settings

    Operation End user settings You can change the settings of each of your assigned end users and their plants. Use the arrows to collapse and expand the different menus. Use the buttons to access ■ further sub menus. The following overview shows the possible setting options: ■...

  • Page 43: Using The Abb Smart Energy Manager App As An End Customer

    27). An Internet connection is required for the access. When the EX.1 Energy Edge has been registered in the ProService Portal and the end user has been granted access via the MyBuildings, the system can be also accessed via the ABB Smart Energy Manager app by the end customer.

  • Page 44: Operation Via Abb Smart Energy Manager App As An End Customer

    Operation via ABB Smart Energy Manager app as an end customer Similar to the Energy Web View, the ABB Smart Energy Manager app shows all data regarding energy consumption and production. It offers detail views for specific consumers. It is possible to make adaptations to the system via the app by adding further devices to the system.
  • Page 45 Operation The app home screen is similar to that of the web interface. In addition to detailed overviews with data and graphs on consumers and producers, you can also determine and display the self-sufficiency of individual appliances and their consumption. 1.

  • Page 46: Adding And Modifying Devices

    Operation Adding and modifying devices You can add and modify devices via the settings. Fig. 17: Settings 3. Tap on the small solar symbol on the upper right [1]. 4. Tap and hold the burger menu [2] on the right of each device to move up and down devices in priority.

  • Page 47: System Monitoring

    Via the ABB Smart Energy Installer app, you can access your customers' configuration and measurement data at any time and see, for example, whether the EX.1 Energy Edge are working properly (in the “Error overview” area in the illustration on the right).
  • Page 48 Adjust settings via app In order to provide the best possible support, you can use the end user app (ABB Smart Energy Manager) by tapping the "+ End User" button to jump into the role of the end user and see exactly what the end users sees in the end user app (see red marking in the graphic).

  • Page 49: Using The Energy Web View

    9.11.1 Using the Energy Web View The Energy Web View of the ABB Smart Energy Management system allows for an overview of the different plants that are assigned to a professional. From this perspective a professional can easily access the plants of their linked end users and the respective sub-users.

  • Page 50: Error Messages

    KPIs and also observe energy data at any time. Furthermore, you can detect the availability of signals and errors to verify if the EX.1 Energy Edge are working properly. To get a better overview you can sort the columns "Signal" [1] and "Error" [2].

  • Page 51: Monitoring

    Operation 9.11.1.2 Monitoring In the "Monitoring" tab you can activate that you actively want to monitor your customers installation(s). When monitoring installations, you can activate notifications via email if there is e. g. an error within the system. The "Monitoring" tab is divided into the areas "Monitoring" [1] and "Notification"...
  • Page 52 Operation Notification In the "Notification" area you can activate email notifications and set the frequency of sending emails. Furthermore, you can define which errors should be received. D R A F T │52...

  • Page 53: Manage User Accounts

    You can manage user accounts viaMyBuildings. All information, such as personal data, company, employees, customer systems and licenses are synchronised between MyBuildings and other components of the ABB Smart Energy Management platform. Note It is not possible for either the professional or the end customer to change profile information in the Energy Web View or within the app.

  • Page 54: Managing User Accounts As A Professional

    Managing user accounts as a professional You have the option of authorising other people within your company to also access your company's ABB Smart Energy Management system. To add employees, proceed as follows: Invite employees 1. Log in to the ProService Portal.
  • Page 55 Operation Change company data 1. Log in to the ProService Portal. 2. Navigate to the "Company" tab. 3. Click on the "Edit company data" button. D R A F T │55...
  • Page 56 Operation Change personal data You can customise the following information: Company name ■ First name, last name ■ E-mail ■ Password ■ Language ■ Address (street, postal code, city) ■ Telephone number ■ Homepage ■ To change your pesonal data, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 57 Operation 4. You are redirected to the "My Account" section. 5. Click on the pencil symbol to change your personal data. 6. Click "Save". – Confirm the changes by entering your password. Changing user data Your employees can change their user data themselves. If you would still like to enter a mutation, you can do this by clicking on “Edit”.

  • Page 58: Managing User Accounts As An End Customer

    Operation 9.14 Managing user accounts as an end customer The end user can make changes to their profile and personal data. Change personal data You can customise the following information: Company name ■ First name, last name ■ E-mail ■ Password ■...
  • Page 59 Operation 4. You are redirected to the "My Account" section. 5. Click on the pencil symbol to change your personal data. 6. Click "Save". – Confirm the changes by entering your password. D R A F T │59...

  • Page 60: Update

    10.1 Software update via web interface The software on the EX.1 Energy Edge is updated automatically. However, you can view the current status at any time in the web interface: 1. On the Energy Web View, navigate to the "End users" tab.

  • Page 61: Software Update Via App

    10.2 Software update via app The software on the EX.1 Energy Edge is updated automatically. However, you can view the current status at any time in the app. You can add and modify devices via the end user widget. 1. Tap on the end user widget.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance 11.1 Cleaning Caution! - Risk of damaging the device! When spraying on cleaning agents, these can enter the device through ■ crevices. – Do not spray cleaning agents directly onto the device. Aggressive cleaning agents can damage the surface of the device. ■...

  • Page 63: Notes

    Notes Notes D R A F T │63...

  • Page 64: Index

    Using the ABB Smart Energy Installer app as a Monitoring ............51 professional ........... 38, 47 Mounting ........... 21, 23 Using the ABB Smart Energy Manager app as an end customer ..........38, 43 Using the Energy Web View ........ 49 Notes ............63 Using the Energy Web View (End customer view) 33, 35 Notes on the instruction manual ......
  • Page 65 Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH A member of the ABB Group Freisenbergstraße 2 D-58513 Lüdenscheid, Germany https://new.abb.com/en Customer service: Tel.: +49 2351 956-1600 © Copyright 2025 Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH All rights reserved...