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= First start guide =
= First start guide =
With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be up and running in no time, making the most of your new experience.
Follow these detailed steps to get started with EVC2 in a correct way:
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|+ Mandatory Steps
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Step Number
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Description
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Notes
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Links
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! Step !! Explanation !! Information
| style="padding: 8px;" |1
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Download EV Charging APP'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teltonika.ems.ev&pcampaignid=web_share For Android]
[https://apps.apple.com/lt/app/ev-charging/id1618750750 For Apple]
|-
|-
| '''Connect wires''' || Connection type is detected automatically || Link to all available connections/wirings
| style="padding: 8px;" |2
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Pair'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Pairing code can be found on the sticker.
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/0/07/Pairing_1.png Pairing process]
|-
|-
| '''Pair''' || Pairing code can be found on the sticker ||  
| style="padding: 8px;" |3
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Update device to the latest FW'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |After pairing, choose your device in the menu, and a notification may suggest updating the firmware version.
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/4/4c/Update_11.png How to update]
|-
|-
| '''Finish set-up''' || Possibility to change currency, kWH price and name of charging station. Also add NFC card is necessary ||  
| style="padding: 8px;" |4
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Configure your EVC2'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |Follow steps in device configuration guide and using Teltonika EV Charging app set parameters according to your site requirements.
| style="padding: 8px;" | -
|}
 
== Configuration Setup Possibilities ==
 
=== Home installation configuration with CT Clamps ===
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! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Step Number
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Description
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Suggestions
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Links
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| style="padding: 8px;" |1
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''CT clamp'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |CT clamps installation option in the wiki link on the right
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/view/Dynamic_Load_Balancing_EVC2#CT_CLAMPS CT clamps]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |2
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Enter the installers menu by entering the password
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/dc/Installers_menu_access.png Installer menu access]
|-
|-
| '''Update FW''' || After finish the set-up window, pop-up about available update will show up.
| style="padding: 8px;" |3
Proceed with the suggestion ||  
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Load Balancing section'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Select CT Clamp as measuring device.
2. Enable Load Balancing and press on ''DLB CT'' button.
''(Before calibration, ensure at least one CT is connected to the device and that its measuring end is not clamped around the cable)''
3. Calibrate your CT clamps.
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/3/30/Ct_clamps_1.png How to enable CT clamps]
|-
|-
| '''Installer menu''' || All important settings are hidden under secured menu that could be accessed with code ||  
| style="padding: 8px;" |4
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Test setup'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.
2. Go to '''Diagnostics''' window in the app and check if '''Max allowed current''' is more than at least 6 A to start charging.
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/0/00/No_limitations_Diagnostics.png No limitations]
2. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/d1/Load_balance_limitations_Diagnostics.png Load balance limitations]
|}
 
=== Home installation configuration with Modbus RTU meter ===
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! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Step Number
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Description
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Suggestions
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Links
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| ''*Use case'''''Bold text''' || Different configuration examples. || Link to use cases
| style="padding: 8px;" |1
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Modbus RTU meters'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Modbus RTU installation option in the wiki link on the right
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/view/Dynamic_Load_Balancing_EVC2#MODBUS_RTU_METERS Modbus RTU meters]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |2
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Enter the installers menu by entering the password
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/dc/Installers_menu_access.png Installer menu access]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |3
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Load Balancing section'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Select Modbus RTU meter as measuring device.
2. Enable Load Balancing and search for the meter.
 
3. Select max grid load after successful connection.
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/2/2e/Modbus_RTU_meters_1.png How to enable Modbus RTU meters]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |4
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Test setup'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.
2. Go to '''Diagnostics''' window in the app and check if '''Max allowed current''' is more than at least 6 A to start charging.
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/0/00/No_limitations_Diagnostics.png No limitations]
2. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/d1/Load_balance_limitations_Diagnostics.png Load balance limitations]
|}
=== Home installation configuration with Network meter ===
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! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Step Number
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Description
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Suggestions
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Links
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |1
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Network TCP/IP meters'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Network meter installation option in the wiki link on the right
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/view/Dynamic_Load_Balancing_EVC2#MODBUS_TCP/IP_METERS Network meters]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |2
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Enter the installers menu by entering the password
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/dc/Installers_menu_access.png Installer menu access]
|-
|3
|'''Connect device to the network'''
|Enable one of the connectivity options on your device via the app
|[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/f/f7/Connectivity_1.png Connectivity]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |4
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Load Balancing section'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Select Network meter as measuring device.
2. Enable Load Balancing and search for the meter.
 
3. Select max grid load after successful connection.
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/0/01/Network_meters_11.png How to enable Network meters]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |5
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Test setup'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.
2. Go to '''Diagnostics''' window in the app and check if '''Max allowed current''' is more than at least 6 A to start charging.
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/0/00/No_limitations_Diagnostics.png No limitations]
2. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/d1/Load_balance_limitations_Diagnostics.png Load balance limitations]
|}
=== Enabling solar charging configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; border: 1px solid #0054A6; font-family: arial, sans-serif; width: 80%;"
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Step Number
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Description
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Suggestions
! style="background-color: #0054A6; color:#FFFFFF; padding: 8px;" |Links
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |1
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP'''
| style="padding: 20px;" |Enter the installers menu by entering the password
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/dc/Installers_menu_access.png Installer menu access]
|-
|2
|'''Enable solar charging option'''
|Select the measurement method the device is using
and enable solar charging functionality
|[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/8/8f/Solar_charging_1.png Solar charging functions]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |3
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Check available charging modes'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Select Network meter as measuring device.
2. Enable Load Balancing and search for the meter.
 
3. Select max grid load after successful connection.
| style="padding: 8px;" |[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/1/10/Solar_charging_modes_1.png Enable solar charging modes]
[https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/view/Solar_integration_EVC2 Wiki page about solar integration]
|-
| style="padding: 8px;" |4
| style="padding: 8px;" |'''Test setup'''
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.
2. Go to '''Diagnostics''' window in the app and check if '''Max allowed current''' is more than at least 6 A to start charging.
 
3. Solar panel generation can be seen as export to grid
| style="padding: 8px;" |1. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/0/00/No_limitations_Diagnostics.png No limitations]
2. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/d1/Load_balance_limitations_Diagnostics.png Load balance limitations]


3. [https://wiki.teltonika-energy.com/images/d/d1/Diagnostics_1.png Export/import from grid]
|}
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 19 March 2026

Physical Device Installation Guide

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Press on the picture for shortened guide on how to physically install the device

First start guide

Follow these detailed steps to get started with EVC2 in a correct way:

Step Number Description Notes Links
1 Download EV Charging APP For Android

For Apple

2 Pair Pairing code can be found on the sticker. Pairing process
3 Update device to the latest FW After pairing, choose your device in the menu, and a notification may suggest updating the firmware version. How to update
4 Configure your EVC2 Follow steps in device configuration guide and using Teltonika EV Charging app set parameters according to your site requirements. -

Configuration Setup Possibilities

Home installation configuration with CT Clamps

Step Number Description Suggestions Links
1 CT clamp CT clamps installation option in the wiki link on the right CT clamps
2 Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP Enter the installers menu by entering the password Installer menu access
3 Go to Load Balancing section 1. Select CT Clamp as measuring device.

2. Enable Load Balancing and press on DLB CT button. (Before calibration, ensure at least one CT is connected to the device and that its measuring end is not clamped around the cable) 3. Calibrate your CT clamps.

How to enable CT clamps
4 Test setup 1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.

2. Go to Diagnostics window in the app and check if Max allowed current is more than at least 6 A to start charging.

1. No limitations

2. Load balance limitations

Home installation configuration with Modbus RTU meter

Step Number Description Suggestions Links
1 Modbus RTU meters Modbus RTU installation option in the wiki link on the right Modbus RTU meters
2 Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP Enter the installers menu by entering the password Installer menu access
3 Go to Load Balancing section 1. Select Modbus RTU meter as measuring device.

2. Enable Load Balancing and search for the meter.

3. Select max grid load after successful connection.

How to enable Modbus RTU meters
4 Test setup 1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.

2. Go to Diagnostics window in the app and check if Max allowed current is more than at least 6 A to start charging.

1. No limitations

2. Load balance limitations

Home installation configuration with Network meter

Step Number Description Suggestions Links
1 Network TCP/IP meters Network meter installation option in the wiki link on the right Network meters
2 Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP Enter the installers menu by entering the password Installer menu access
3 Connect device to the network Enable one of the connectivity options on your device via the app Connectivity
4 Go to Load Balancing section 1. Select Network meter as measuring device.

2. Enable Load Balancing and search for the meter.

3. Select max grid load after successful connection.

How to enable Network meters
5 Test setup 1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.

2. Go to Diagnostics window in the app and check if Max allowed current is more than at least 6 A to start charging.

1. No limitations

2. Load balance limitations

Enabling solar charging configuration

Step Number Description Suggestions Links
1 Go to Installer Settings via EV Charging APP Enter the installers menu by entering the password Installer menu access
2 Enable solar charging option Select the measurement method the device is using

and enable solar charging functionality

Solar charging functions
3 Check available charging modes 1. Select Network meter as measuring device.

2. Enable Load Balancing and search for the meter.

3. Select max grid load after successful connection.

Enable solar charging modes

Wiki page about solar integration

4 Test setup 1. Plug in cable from charger to EV, but don't start charging.

2. Go to Diagnostics window in the app and check if Max allowed current is more than at least 6 A to start charging.

3. Solar panel generation can be seen as export to grid

1. No limitations

2. Load balance limitations

3. Export/import from grid