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=== Dynamic Load Balancing ===
 
=== Dynamic Load Balancing ===
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To access the DLM functionality, the user must first enable the DLB functionality
 
To access the DLM functionality, the user must first enable the DLB functionality
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=== Dynamic Load Management ===
 
=== Dynamic Load Management ===
 
When setting up all the previous configurations, it is time to proceed with the main DLM settings. To enable these settings, the user must first activate DLM.
 
When setting up all the previous configurations, it is time to proceed with the main DLM settings. To enable these settings, the user must first activate DLM.
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# '''Master mode''': This setting designates the charger as the master charger. It should only be enabled for one charger, which will handle all the calculations and establish communication with the smart meter.
 
# '''Master mode''': This setting designates the charger as the master charger. It should only be enabled for one charger, which will handle all the calculations and establish communication with the smart meter.
# '''Measure grid load''': This setting should be enabled if DLM functionality with a meter is desired. If there are no plans to use a smart meter, it is important to disable this setting to prevent meter errors due to lack of connection. Please note that this setting is exclusively available for the master charger.
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# '''Measure grid load''': This setting should be enabled if DLM functionality with a meter is desired. If there are no plans to use a smart meter, it is important to disable this setting to prevent meter errors due to lack of connection. Please note that this setting is exclusively available for the master charger
# '''Phase sharing mode''' - This configuration determines the type of chargers being used in the circuit. If all chargers are connected to a single phase, select "1 Phase." If all chargers are connected to three phases, select "3 Phase." If there is a mix of one-phase and three-phase chargers, select "Mixed."
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#* ''In unbalanced grid cases (severe differences of load on phases), "mixed" mode can be used to optimise the number of charging vehicles. In this case the current is firstly distributed for 3 phase capable EVSEs, and when there is a significant surplus of power on any phase, the other EVSEs will use 1 phase charging mode.''
   
# '''Current sharing mode''' - There are two distinct current sharing modes available:
 
# '''Current sharing mode''' - There are two distinct current sharing modes available:
 
#* Equal distribution: Energy will be distributed equally among all active chargers.
 
#* Equal distribution: Energy will be distributed equally among all active chargers.
#* Distribution by priority: Energy will be distributed based on priority. Chargers will be prioritized according to their charging state, and those with higher priority will receive maximum charging power.
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#* Distribution by priority: Energy will be distributed based on priority. Chargers will be prioritized according to their charging state, and those with higher priority will receive maximum charging power.[[File:Dlm.png|right|frameless|276x276px]]''For example, if we have a 100 A grid and five connected chargers, each capable of accepting 30 A, the first three chargers will receive 30 A each. The fourth charger will receive only 10 A, and the fifth charger will not initiate the charging process at all. This setting is exclusive to the master charger.''
#** ''For example, if we have a 100 A grid and five connected chargers, each capable of accepting 30 A, the first three chargers will receive 30 A each. The fourth charger will receive only 10 A, and the fifth charger will not initiate the charging process at all. This setting is exclusive to the master charger.''
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# '''Phase connection''' - The user needs to select this option for each charger in the circuit. This setting configures the charger type, whether it is a single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase charger. Configuring this accurately is crucial for more efficient load balancing. It is important to ensure that the phase numbering aligns with the meter's phase numbering; otherwise, DLM functionality may be affected.
   
# '''Slave Modbus address start''' - This setting is exclusive to the master charger. The user needs to specify the starting address for the slave chargers. For instance, if the start address is set to 1, the first slave charger should have address 1, the second should have address 2, the third should have address 3, and so on.
 
# '''Slave Modbus address start''' - This setting is exclusive to the master charger. The user needs to specify the starting address for the slave chargers. For instance, if the start address is set to 1, the first slave charger should have address 1, the second should have address 2, the third should have address 3, and so on.
 
# Each slave charger has its own specific setting called "'''Slave Modbus address'''". This setting must be configured individually for each charger.
 
# Each slave charger has its own specific setting called "'''Slave Modbus address'''". This setting must be configured individually for each charger.
 
# '''Number of devices''' - This setting is available only for the master charger. The administrator must specify the total number of slave chargers that will be connected in the circuit.
 
# '''Number of devices''' - This setting is available only for the master charger. The administrator must specify the total number of slave chargers that will be connected in the circuit.