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Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 
Rev. 1.0 28.01.21 - Application: GID 

Connext User Manual  
Rev. 1.2 24/05/2021 

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Click  on  "Inverter  +"  to  add  the  inverter  and  scan  the  barcode.  The  inverter's  barcode  is 

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Summary of Contents for CONNEXT

Page 1: ...Bracciolini Arezzo Italy tel 39 055 91971 fax 39 055 9197515 innovation zcscompany com zcs pec it zcsazzurro com Reg Pile IT12110P00002965 Share Capital 100 000 00 fully paid up AR Company Reg no 03225010481 REA AR no 94189 ISO 9001 Certified Company Certificate no 9151 CNS0 IT 17778 Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 CONNEXT Control System User Manual ...

Page 2: ...he equipment even when it is transferred to another user or plant Copyright statement The copyright of this manual belongs to Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S p A No part of this manual including the software etc may be copied reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the permission of Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S p A All rights reserved ZCS reserves the right to final interpretation T...

Page 3: ... Installation process 16 3 2 1 Installation position 16 3 3 Materials and cables 17 4 Electrical connections 17 4 1 Connecting the AC power cables 18 4 2 Connecting to Azzurro EV charging stations 18 4 3 Connecting to Azzurro photovoltaic or storage inverters 20 4 3 1 Connecting to 1 phase Azzurro hybrid inverters 20 4 3 2 Connecting to 3000SP inverter 21 4 3 3 Connecting to Azzurro 3 phase hybrid...

Page 4: ...ing 1 phase grid exchanges 26 4 4 4 Meter for measuring grid exchanges three phase system 27 5 Initial system configuration 28 6 Access for maintenance only 43 6 1 Access connection for maintenance only 43 7 Technical datasheet 44 8 Maintenance 44 8 1 Troubleshooting 44 8 2 Maintenance 44 9 Dismantling and disposal 44 10 Warranty terms and conditions 45 ...

Page 5: ...rsonnel or anyone who is qualified and certified to work on an electrical system responsible for installation and start up of the system The manual is also intended for end users who can find useful information on how to manage their installation via the Connext system Symbols used This manual provides information for safe operation and uses certain symbols to ensure the safety of personnel and ma...

Page 6: ...s a hazardous situation which if not resolved or avoided could result in minor or moderate personal injury Caution Attention indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not resolved or avoided could result in damage to the system or other property Attention Note provides important tips on correct and optimal operation of the product Note ...

Page 7: ...t authorised service centre for any repairs or maintenance Contact your distributor for information on the nearest authorised service centre DO NOT carry out repairs yourself as this may result in injury or damage Qualified personnel Ensure that the operator has the necessary skills and training to operate the equipment Personnel responsible for use and maintenance of the equipment must be qualifi...

Page 8: ... by road must be carried out with vehicles suitable to protect the components especially the electronic components against violent knocks humidity vibrations etc Electrical connections Please follow all the current electrical regulations concerning accident prevention Before connecting the power supply make sure to properly disconnect the voltage on the AC connection cables Danger All installation...

Page 9: ...he electrical grid Follow all the instructions and safety requirements relating to grid connection Danger If the system is not functioning properly Disconnect the input and output power supply Warning Maintenance and repair Keep the system clean and dry if you need to clean it use a clean dry cloth 1 2 Symbols and icons Introduces the main safety symbols on the charging station Some safety symbols...

Page 10: ...ures 2 1 Product presentation The Connext control system is able to communicate with Azzurro electric vehicle charging stations and Azzurro photovoltaic inverters It can also measure energy consumption monitor systems and safety limits and control domestic loads through the use of accessory sensors and programmable contacts Figure 3 Example of Connext system connection in a 1 ph plant ...

Page 11: ...onnext connection in a 3 phase system Overall dimensions H W D 105 mm x 85 mm with antenna installed x 89 mm 2 2 Product overview Connext can be installed on DIN bar 8 modules and powered by a 230V AC mains power supply It can be connected to Azzurro accessories charging stations and inverters as well as the necessary power supplies Figure 5 Front view ...

Page 12: ...4 pin terminal block at the bottom for connecting the devices and accessories a 3 pin terminal block at the top right for the power supply connections an Ethernet connector at the top only for Ethernet models a slot for a microSD card at the top for data storage a front graphic display and a front connection for the 4G or Wi Fi communication antenna ...

Page 13: ... Digital output 1 14 Relay1 common contact 3 Digital output 2 15 Relay1 normally open contact 4 Earth connection 16 Relay2 normally closed contact 5 Digital Input 1 17 Relay2 common contact 6 Digital Input 2 18 Relay2 normally open contact 7 CAN H 19 Temperature sensor 8 CAN L 20 Earth connection 9 RS485 21 2 B sensor 10 RS485 22 2 A sensor 11 Temperature sensor 23 1 B sensor 12 Earth connection 2...

Page 14: ...table cable cross section for the terminals is 1 5mm2 2 2 3 SD card slot The push push SD card slot allows the use of a microSD card with maximum capacity of 8 GB The card is inserted and removed by simply pushing the card in 2 2 4 Ethernet connector The Ethernet connector with two LEDs allows network connection only for models with Ethernet enabled PLEASE ASK ZCS TO ENABLE THE PORT 3 Installation...

Page 15: ... Check the surface of the box for external damage such as holes or tears If any form of damage is detected do not open the box and contact the supplier and the courier as soon as possible It is also recommended that you check the contents of the packaging and make sure that they correspond to what was declared If not contact your dealer to have any missing parts sent to you Checking the product Af...

Page 16: ...ath of the wires 4 Multi meter To check the voltage and current values Table 5 Installation tools 3 2 Installation process 3 2 1 Installation position Choose an appropriate installation location Follow the requirements below to determine the installation position The installation location chosen must allow easy access for normal operation and maintenance For safety reasons ZCS and or its authorise...

Page 17: ...ading which could result in a fire 4 Electrical connections This chapter describes the electrical connections of the system Carefully read this section before connecting the cables All the local regional and national regulations must be complied with during installation repair and maintenance of the product Before making any electrical connections make sure there is no AC current Zucchetti Centro ...

Page 18: ...tions is at least 1mm2 For safety reasons make sure to use suitably sized cables otherwise the current may cause overheating or overloading which may result in fire Note Cable connection procedure 1 Remove a suitable length of the protective sleeve as shown in figure A 80 100 mm B 6 8 mm Figure 8 Connecting the AC output cables 2 Connect the AC power cable according to the indications shown on the...

Page 19: ...the 8 pin cable to the ports indicated as CAN port in Figure 9 using a RJ45 connector For clarity Figure 10 the pinout of the RJ45 connector is shown Figure 9 Communication system Figure 10 RJ45 connector pinout 2 Remove a suitable length of the protective sleeve as shown in figure A 80 100 mm B 6 8 mm Figure 11 Preparing the CAN bus cables ...

Page 20: ...er 800727464 Note 4 3 Connecting to Azzurro photovoltaic or storage inverters Up to 8 Azzurro photovoltaic or storage inverters can be connected in cascade Connect the Connext system to the first inverter according to the instructions given here To connect to hybrid storage or photovoltaic inverters follow the instructions in the sections below 4 3 1 Connecting to 1 phase Azzurro hybrid inverters ...

Page 21: ...0 Table 8 RS485 connections to hybrid inverter 4 3 2 Connecting to 3000SP inverter To connect the RS485 port to 3000SP inverters follow these instructions 3 Remove a suitable length of the protective sleeve as shown in the figure A 80 100 mm B 6 8 mm 4 Connect the 2 pole cable to the port of the 3000SP inverter marked RS485 Follow the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout in the table CAN 48...

Page 22: ...o ME3000SP inverter 4 3 3 Connecting to Azzurro 3 phase hybrid inverters To connect the RS485 port to HYD 5000 6000 8000 10000 15000 20000 inverters follow these instructions 1 Remove a suitable length of the protective sleeve as shown in the figure A 80 100 mm B 6 8 mm 2 Connect the 2 pole cable to the port of the hybrid inverter marked COM Follow the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout i...

Page 23: ...on 3 phase hybrid inverter 4 3 4 Connecting to Azzurro single phase photovoltaic inverters To connect the RS485 port to Azzurro single phase photovoltaic inverters follow these instructions 1 Remove a suitable length of the protective sleeve as shown in the figure A 80 100 mm B 6 8 mm 2 Connect the 2 pole cable to the port of the photovoltaic inverter marked RS485 Follow the polarity shown in the ...

Page 24: ...inverter 4 3 5 Connecting to Azzurro three phase photovoltaic inverters To connect the RS485 port to Azzurro three phase photovoltaic inverters follow these instructions 1 Use a RJ45 connector to connect one of the two RS485 ports on the inverter side Figure 20 RJ45 pinout Connector 2 Follow the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout in the table RJ45 pin 24 pin terminal block 4 blue cable 9 ...

Page 25: ...nnext system via pins 21 and 22 of the 24 pin terminal block as shown below Sensor cable 24 pin terminal block Black cable 21 Red cable 22 Table 13 photovoltaic sensor connections Figure21 Sensor insertion to measure photovoltaic production from systems not branded Azzurro The figure shows the direction of the arrow found on the current sensor Pay attention to the insertion direction Note 4 4 2 Se...

Page 26: ... the arrow found on the current sensor Pay attention to the insertion direction Note 4 4 3 Sensor for measuring 1 phase grid exchanges If there is no storage system inverter belonging to the Azzurro brand and the grid exchange needs to be measured it is necessary to install an accessory sensor ZSM ACC TA The sensor must be placed directly on the output of the exchange meter and connected to the Co...

Page 27: ...s three phase system If there is no storage system inverter belonging to the Azzurro brand and the grid exchange needs to be measured it is necessary to install an accessory meter ZSM METER DTSU The meter must be placed directly on the output of the exchange energy meter and connected to the Connext system via port RS485 as indicated below Figure 24 Meter connections Meter pin 24 pin terminal bloc...

Page 28: ... Android and iOS IT IS MANDATORY TO HAVE AN ACCOUNT NB the first configuration should be made with the account of the system owner The first account that registers the Connext system is the Owner 1 Create an account on the Azzurro Monitoring app and log in 2 Power up the Connext system and wait until it is connected The symbol represents the photovoltaic production while the electrical socket repr...

Page 29: ...Solo documento principale 29 45 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 ...

Page 30: ...GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 4 When the Connext system is connected select Enter serial number Choose to scan the QRcode found on the device or manually enter the serial number in the form of CA020490200005 ...

Page 31: ...ion MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 5 The initial configuration screen appears when the serial number is recognised Enter system name Enter system location Enter maximum contract power e g 6 kW ...

Page 32: ...edit the system information referred to as Administrator accounts Owner Administrator User Administrator account choice Yes No No Change system power Yes Yes No Add devices Yes Yes No Change charging strategy EVC Yes Yes No System monitoring Yes Yes Yes The Owner can choose the accounts that can edit the system information The email addresses indicated must be associated with an Azzurro Monitoring...

Page 33: ...28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 7 The Connext registration procedure on the app is the same only the display of the device s registration page changes 8 Click on Go to proceed with registration of the devices Administrator View User View ...

Page 34: ...ipale 34 45 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 9 Click on Inverter to add the inverter and scan the barcode The inverter s barcode is found on the side label ...

Page 35: ...on GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 10 Register the inverter by choosing the model e g hybrid inverter and address e g 1 When a name for the device is required choose whatever you like e g hybrid inverter Enter inverter model Enter address IF THERE IS ONLY ONE INVERTER ENTER 1 ...

Page 36: ... AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 11 Home page screen with hybrid inverter 12 To add other devices click on the key at the bottom The screen in point 4 opens click Go and return to the screen in point 8 ...

Page 37: ...1 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 13 To add a charging station click on EVCharge and scan the barcode The barcode can be found on the side label of the charging station When a device s name is required choose any name you like e g hybrid inverter ...

Page 38: ...lo documento principale 38 45 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 14 If the photovoltaic inverter is from another brand select No ZCS devices ...

Page 39: ...D Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 15 Once all the devices have been registered their details can be viewed by clicking on each of them individually The drop down menu in the top right hand corner shows General System and the name of the Connext system selected in point 5 e g Test ZCS ...

Page 40: ...otely in the wallbox section Once registered ERROR is displayed in red and disappears on the first charging Keys to START and STOP the charging remotely IDLE station in standby CHARGING charging PARKING the charging is completed but the gun is still inserted ERROR there is a problem with the charging station Current status of the wallbox Current charging strategy ...

Page 41: ...Solo documento principale 41 45 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 28 01 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 24 05 2021 ...

Page 42: ...available at that moment to charge the vehicle This strategy does not depend on whether photovoltaic production is present Ecological Strategy Pure The wallbox supplies all the power currently produced by the photovoltaic field Obviously the presence of other loads on the same line will be managed by the grid When the photovoltaic power produced falls below 1 8 kW the wallbox stops charging Ecolog...

Page 43: ...ke sure that the power cables of the Connext system in the 3 pin terminal block are NOT connected powered The L and N power cables disconnected from the system MUST not be powered so as to prevent the risk of electric shock Connecting to the Connext system with power cables connected and powered creates a risk of electric shock for the operator Danger Connecting to the Connext system with power ca...

Page 44: ...t facilities authorised to dispose of electrical and electronic goods For more detailed information on the disposal and recycling of this product please contact the local competent office waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the charger TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONNEXT General data Dimensions H x L x D 89mm x 105mm x 65mm 20mm for external antenna Weight 300 g Protection Clas...

Page 45: ...symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the equipment at the end of its useful life must be disposed of separately from household waste This product must be handed over to the waste collection point in your local community for recycling For more information please contact the waste collection authority in your country Inappropriate waste disposal could have negative effects on the env...

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