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Operating instructions – AC SMART
4 Product functions
This chapter describes the product functions of the EV charging box. The
instructionsonoperationandcongurationareprovidedinChapter 9.
4.1 Network capability
Each EV charging box can be integrated into a network via LAN or WLAN.
The EV charging boxes in the VALUE and ADVANCED product line each
have two Ethernet ports and an integrated switch function, so that they can
be used to form a line structure, see Chapter 9.1.
4.2 Communication capability
Each EV charging box supports the following communication protocols:
– Serial communication (RS485/Modbus-RTU)
– Ethernet communication (Modbus-TCP)
– Bluetooth (Low Energy)
The EV charging boxes in the VALUE and ADVANCED product lines can also
communicate via the Open Charge Point Protocol OCPP 1.6 (J).
The EV charging boxes in the ADVANCED product line contain a wireless
modem with a SIM card. The SIM card is already activated upon delivery. The
atrateonitisvalidforatermof10years,andincludes1GB.
The EV charging boxes in the ADVANCED product line allow for Powerline
Communication if the connected vehicle also has this capability. Powerline
Communication can be used to implement an AutoCharge function.
4.3 Operating software web server and
AC SMART App
Therearetwosoftwareproductsavailabletooperateandcongure
AC SMART EV charging boxes: the integrated web server and the
AC SMART App. The AC SMART App is available free of charge in the App
Store (iOS) and the Google Play Store (Android).
ThescopeoffunctionsofthewebserverandACSMARTAppdier,as
shown in the following overview. The web server is always required to
conguretheEVchargingboxduringinitialcommissioning.
Function or setting option Web server AC SMART App
Monitoring the status of the EV charging box
Release or end the charging process
Adjust the maximum charging current
Adjust LED inactivity
Adjust LED brightness
Register, manage, and delete RFID tags