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<h2 style="color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;"> Physical installation </h2>
<h2 style="color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;"> Physical installation </h2>
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*To ensure proper solar integration functionality, it is essential to begin with the correct physical installation. This involves having a smart energy meter installed in the electric circuit that possesses the necessary communication functionality and is included in the [[Smart energy meters|energy meter whitelist]]. The meter plays a crucial role in detecting negative current flow, indicating when energy consumption is lower than solar generation, and feeding it back into the electrical grid. For effective communication, the charger must be interconnected with the meter.
*To ensure proper solar integration functionality, it is essential to begin with the correct physical installation. This involves having a smart energy meter installed in the electric circuit that possesses the necessary communication functionality and is included in our [[Smart energy meters|energy meter list]]. The meter plays a crucial role in detecting negative current flow, indicating when energy consumption is lower than solar generation, and feeding it back into the electrical grid. For effective communication, the charger must be interconnected with the meter.
*When the meter detects surplus energy, it relays this information to the charger. Based on the charger's internal configurations, it will determine whether to initiate the charging process or not. It is important to note that this process depends on the specific configurations set within the charger.
*When the meter detects surplus energy, it relays this information to the charger. Based on the charger's internal configurations, it will determine whether to initiate the charging process or not. It is important to note that this process depends on the specific configurations set within the charger.<br>
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'''Note:''' Solar functionality is not available for EVC131 family products yet.
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If 16 A (from solar) + 0 A (from grid) = 16 A charging current<br>
If 16 A (from solar) + 0 A (from grid) = 16 A charging current<br>
If 0 A (from solar) + 10 A (from grid) = 10 A charging current
If 0 A (from solar) + 10 A (from grid) = 10 A charging current
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There is additional information that is important to know when using solar integration, specifically regarding timers that dictate the start and stop of the charging process. <br>
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If the Solar or ECO+ mode is being utilized and there is a sudden shortage of solar power to charge the electric vehicle, the charger will compensate by drawing charging power from the grid for the following 30 seconds and limiting the maximum current to 6 A until enough solar power is available. If no sufficient solar power is available after 30 seconds, the charger will transition to the "On hold" state and await the availability of additional surplus energy. Once there is sufficient surplus energy, the charger initiates a 2-minute timer during which it verifies the sustained presence of enough solar energy. After the 2-minute interval elapses, the charger proceeds to the charging process. <br>
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This mechanism ensures that the charging process is flexible and responsive to variations in solar energy availability. By incorporating timers and checks, the charger optimizes the utilization of solar power while maintaining a reliable and efficient charging experience for electric vehicle owners.
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