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SOFTWARE UPDATE

The software for the Wallbox can also be updated using the USB connector inside the device. The

housing cover and the terminal panel cover must be removed to gain access to the USB connector.

Follow the instructions in the manual for performing software updates.

The latest

software

and associated instructions can be downloaded from the

internet at

https://charging.bmwgroup.com/web/wbdoc/

. A new software version may,

for example, take account of changed standards or improve compatibility with new

electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Summary of Contents for MINI Wallbox Essential

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Page 5: ...Installation of external meters 17 INSTALLATION 19 Installation requirements 19 Recommended installation positions 20 Required distance 21 Remove the housing cover 22 Removing the termination panel cover 23 Removing the terminal cover 24 Surface mounted cable routing Cable inlet from above 24 Surface mounted cable routing Cable inlet from below 25 Cable inlet from behind cable in the wall 25 Cable...

Page 6: ...sioning procedure 44 Commissioning mode Self test 44 Safety tests 45 RFID authorisation 45 Installing the terminal cover 46 Installing the termination panel cover 46 Install the housing cover 48 MISCELLANEOUS 49 Dimensions 49 Technical data 50 MAINTENANCE 53 Replacing the fuse 53 WASTE DISPOSAL 54 SOFTWARE UPDATE 55 PRODUCT INFORMATION PAGE 56 INDEX 57 6 ...

Page 7: ...tion protected by copyright All rights reserved especially the right of reproduction and distribution No part of this documentation may be reproduced photocopying scanning or any other procedures or processed copied or distributed in any form using electronic systems without the written consent of Bayerische Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft Contraventions are liable to compensation EN 7 ...

Page 8: ... used You will find information and warnings about possible dangers at various points in the manual The symbols used in the manual have the following meanings WARNING Means that death or serious physical injury may occur if the appropriate precautions are not taken CAUTION Means that property damage or minor physical injury may occur if the appropriate precautions are not taken IMPORTANT Means tha...

Page 9: ... the Wallbox Do not make any unauthorised changes or modifications to the Wallbox Repair work to the Wallbox is not permitted and may be completed only by the manufacturer or a trained expert Wallbox replacement Do not remove any identifiers such as safety symbols warning instructions rating plates labels or cable markings The Wallbox does not have a main switch The RCCB and circuit breaker for th...

Page 10: ...n the fastening screws The mounting surface must be completely flat max 1 mm difference between the support or attachment points Deflection of the housing must be avoided Instructions for trained personnel authorised to open the device Danger of damage Electronic components may be destroyed if touched Before handling modules perform an electrical discharge process by touching a metallic earthed ob...

Page 11: ...electric shock The instructions contained in this manual must be followed to the letter Otherwise sources of danger may be created or safety equipment may be rendered ineffective In addition to the safety information provided in this manual the safety and accident prevention regulations relating to the specific device must be followed As a result of technical or statutory restrictions not all vers...

Page 12: ... x Wafer head screw 4 x Warranty MINI Service can provide more information on the terms of the warranty However the following cases are not covered by the warranty Defects or damage caused by installation work which was not carried out as specified in the MINI Wallbox Plus installation instructions Defects or damaged cause by the product not being used as specified in the MINI Wallbox Plus operati...

Page 13: ...in hybrid vehicles Network connection using LAN Local smartphone app RFID functionality Domestic connection monitoring post meter fuse using a directly connected Modbus RTU RS485 electricity meter 1 Status LED 2 RFID status indicator 3 RFID reading area 4 Charging socket with shutter 5 Charging cable plug holder Note No charging cable is included a separate charging cable is required EN 13 ...

Page 14: ...is protected from direct rainfall so as to avoid the effects of weather icing damage by hailstones or the like If possible install the Wallbox so that it is protected from direct sunlight to prevent the charging current being reduced or the charging process being interrupted as a result of excessive temperatures on components of the Wallbox Comply with the permitted ambient conditions see section ...

Page 15: ... circuit breaker and the back up fuse Selecting the circuit breaker When selecting the circuit breaker also take the increased ambient temperatures in the control cabinet into consideration In certain circumstances this may require a reduction in the charging current to increase the system availability Set the rated current to suit the model plate details in conjunction with the required charge ra...

Page 16: ...t required for operating the system safely circuit breakers RCCB etc The PV power supply may also take a different form Domestic connection monitoring post meter fuse The domestic connection monitoring function charges the car dynamically at any time using the available charging current depending on the other consumers on the domestic connection This ensures that the domestic connection fuse is no...

Page 17: ... values may undergo a plausibility check after connection using the Wallbox web interface Information on the Wallbox web interface is provided in the operating manual for the MINI Wallbox in the section headed Configuration Meters with Modbus RTU RS485 interface Using this interface it is possible to operate multiple meters from different manufacturers on a single bus A separate cable is required ...

Page 18: ...t come into effect until the Wallbox has been restarted If no meter 5 is found when the ModBus function has been enabled the charging current is reduced to 10 A No monitoring DSW1 2 OFF default Monitoring function DSW1 2 ON This reduction is also visualised on the Wallbox status LED Further information is provided in the Wallbox operating manual 18 ...

Page 19: ...sation formation in the interior and cause damage when the device is switched on In certain circumstances damage caused by condensation formation may also not appear until a later date after the installation Ideally the Wallbox should be stored for a few hours in advance at the installation site If this is not possible the Wallbox should not be stored in low temperatures 5 C overnight outdoors or ...

Page 20: ...ng the installation position taken note of the position of the charge connector on your vehicle and the direction in which you normally park it Examples BMW i3 BMW MINI PHEV 1 Recommended installation position 2 Alternative installation position 20 ...

Page 21: ...and operation of the Wallbox If several Wallboxes are installed next to each other a distance of at least 200 mm 8 must be left between them Note The installation height must be complied with to meet the requirements for both indoor and outdoor use Dimensions in millimetres inches EN 21 ...

Page 22: ...e Wallbox upwards The housing cover should then jump out slightly at the bottom 2 Swing the housing cover forwards a little on the underside 2 3 Then release the housing cover by raising it 3 Note Keep the housing cover in the packaging to prevent it being scratched or suffering other damage 22 ...

Page 23: ... Before handling modules perform an electrical discharge process by touching a metallic earthed object 2 Remove the termination panel cover The termination panel 2 is now accessible 3 Remove the silica bag from the terminal panel and dispose of it properly WARNING The cover over the connection area 3 for the mains voltage may only be removed by a qualified electrician EN 23 ...

Page 24: ...the terminal cover 1 2 Remove the terminal cover over the supply terminals Surface mounted cable routing Cable inlet from above The connection cables can be inserted from above through the housing opening in the outer frame 1 To do this break out the marked position 1 on the inner housing section 2 Lay the supply line in a loop to the cable gland 2 Observe the permissible bending radii of the cabl...

Page 25: ...d so that the cable opening is directly above the cable Ensure that you comply with the minimum bending radii Use the drilling template with the appropriate punching for the cable to ensure the correct alignment of the Wallbox above the wall outlet Cable openings 1 Bushing Double membrane seal M32 supply cable 2 and 3 Bushing Double membrane seal M16 for control cable Ethernet Flush mounted socket...

Page 26: ...ce 2 Carefully remove the required cable openings using a hammer and slot head screwdriver 3 Then insert the appropriate bushings cable glands or double membrane seals 4 Fit the Wallbox with the supplied cable glands or blind glands if a cable opening is no longer to be used 26 ...

Page 27: ...on is essential and is not the responsibility of the device manufacturer Assembly preparations Drill holes Note Observe the installation height Upper edge of the drilling template 1500 1700 mm 1 Draw the four drill holes 1 to 4 using the enclosed drilling template and a spirit level 2 Drill the mounting holes 3 Insert the rawl plugs Upper fastening screws 1 Screw in the two top wafer head screws w...

Page 28: ...eter on the supply cable or increase the cable sheath diameter using suitable sealing adapters Insert the supply cable a sufficient way into the cable gland or double membrane seal The cable sheath must be visible in the connection zone The installation pipe or empty pipework with the supply cable must not be screwed into the cable gland or fed through the double membrane seal The supply cable mus...

Page 29: ...shown IMPORTANT Make sure that the double membrane seal fits neatly against the cable sheath Make sure that the supply line is inserted centrally straight and pressure free through the double membrane seal and that a tight fit is guaranteed Inserting additional cables 1 Run the required additional cables such as the bus cable for external electricity meters or Ethernet into the connection zone of ...

Page 30: ...crews 1 and 2 Note Ensure that the supply cable is correctly routed to the rear and is not jammed 2 Tighten the wafer head screws 1 and 2 3 Then secure the Wallbox with the two bottom wafer head screws 3 and 4 4 Wrap the charging cable around the Wallbox for safe storage see operating instructions 30 ...

Page 31: ...r RJ45 F1 Fuse holder X4 Ethernet1 connector LSA terminals DSW1 DIP switch for configuration X5 USB connector DSW2 DIP switch for addressing Shd Shield connection for Ethernet1 connection terminals IMPORTANT The X3 diagnostic connection is suitable only for error analysis and must not be used to connect the device to a network Note The connection overview shows all the options of the device but th...

Page 32: ...ires 3 Connect the supply cable L1 L2 L3 N and PE 1 phase connection It is also possible to connect the Wallbox on a 1 phase basis Use terminals L1 N and PE for this purpose Note Make a note of which outer conductor you connect to terminal L1 if you are installing multiple Wallboxes in a group Technical data of the connection terminal Rigid min max 0 2 16 mm Flexible min max 0 2 16 mm AWG min max ...

Page 33: ...g Note Danger of breaking the terminal Do not lever the screwdriver upwards downwards or to the side Open the supply terminal 1 Slide a slotted head screwdriver with a width of 5 5 mm as shown in the illustration into the supply terminal 2 Press the screwdriver into the supply terminal Note As you press the screwdriver into the terminal its angle will change Connect the wire 1 Slide the stripped c...

Page 34: ... close the contact 2 Check that the connecting wire is secure 3 Connect the other connecting wires in the same way Terminals X1 X2 Terminal data for X1 X2 Spring type terminals Cross section min max 0 08 4 mm AWG min max 28 12 Stripping length 8 mm Slotted screwdriver 3 0 mm 34 ...

Page 35: ...mbination lock photovoltaic system etc Circuit diagram Electrical requirements Connection Safe isolation from dangerous voltages must be ensured outside the device for this control cable 1 Connect the wires on enable input X1 as shown in the circuit diagram Logical function Enable contact Status of Wallbox Open DISABLED Closed READY DIP switch setting The use of the enable input must be activated ...

Page 36: ...ith Modbus RTU RS485 interface In addition to the RS485 data cables on terminal X2 1 and X2 2 there is an earth connection available on terminal X1 2 Gnd for the cable shield We recommend that you use a shielded twisted connection cable 0 5 mm The cable shield must not be connected to the protective conductor potential for example Shd connection at any other point The Gnd is to be connected to the...

Page 37: ...purpose Ethernet1 connection X4 The Ethernet1 connection takes the form of a terminal block in LSA form Permanently wired communication can be enabled using the Ethernet1 connection Colour coding To suit the cabling standard used in the building the contacts are wired in accordance with TIA 568A B for 100BaseT as follows Pin 568A Pair 568B Pair 568A Colour 568B Colour 1 Tx 3 2 White Green line Whi...

Page 38: ...ing the connection cable 1 Strip the connection cable approx 6 cm 2 Fold back the shield braid approx 1 cm in full and wrap it with conductive textile adhesive tape Connecting the cable 1 When using an STP cable fasten the connection cable at the place where the shield braid is wrapped in the cable clamp 1 The cable clamp must be screwed to the shield connection Shd of the printed circuit board 2 ...

Page 39: ... IMPORTANT If the Service button is pressed for too long around 5 seconds the RFID cards may be deleted Note Switches which are not described here must be left in the OFF position DIP switches The DIP switches are used to address and configure the Wallbox and are located under the terminal panel cover DSW1 Configuration DIP switch up DIP switch specimen illustration For a better explanation the fi...

Page 40: ...ed DSW1 1 ON yes Domestic connection monitoring is used RS485 connection X2 with Modbus functionality DSW1 2 ON yes Activate SmartHome and app interface via UDP 1 DSW1 3 ON yes 1 Access only using secure networks in order to prevent the Wallbox being manipulated by third parties 40 ...

Page 41: ...tallation DSW1 and DSW 2 DSW2 7 OFF DSW2 7 ON DIP switch Current value DSW2 7 DSW1 4 DSW1 5 Figure DSW1 25 A OFF OFF OFF 35 A OFF ON OFF 50 A OFF OFF ON 63 A OFF ON ON 80 A ON OFF OFF 100 A ON ON OFF 125 A ON OFF ON 150 A ON ON ON EN 41 ...

Page 42: ...s a total value for all phases together The power input is transmitted to the vehicle Control Pilot Duty Cycle A maximum value can only be set which is less than or equal to the operating current according to the rating plate DIP switch Current DSW1 6 DSW1 7 DSW1 8 Illustration 0 A ON ON ON 10 A OFF OFF OFF 13 A ON OFF OFF 16 A OFF ON OFF 20 A ON ON OFF 25 A OFF OFF ON 32 A ON OFF ON 42 ...

Page 43: ...P switches DSW2 1 to DSW2 4 The configurable Ethernet addresses start at 10 DIP switch setting Addresses 11 to 25 can be used 192 168 25 xx with 4 bit addressing Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DSW2 1 address bit 20 Value 1 DSW2 2 address bit 21 Value 2 DSW2 3 address bit 22 Value 4 DSW2 4 address bit 23 Value 8 Example for address 17 DSW2 1 ON Value 1 DSW2 2 ON Value 2 DSW2 3 ON Value 4 DSW2 4 OFF Valu...

Page 44: ...me 10 minutes to enable the initial tests Normal charging is not possible in commissioning mode The lock on the charging socket is activated to prevent a connection Wallbox versions with a charging socket only For safety reasons switching on the Wallbox in commissioning mode via the supply voltage leads to an error white red red red in order to prevent unattended activation Activating commissionin...

Page 45: ... others the following points must be given due consideration 1 The tests Continuity of the protective conductor connections insulation resistance residual current operated circuit breaker tripping current and trip time must be conducted for the extended or modified part 2 The measuring instruments used must comply with national regulations for example DIN EN 60557 VDE 0413 Electrical safety in low...

Page 46: ... up to date version of the software is available before you install the terminal panel cover For further information see section SOFTWARE UPDATE Note The Wallbox must not be permanently commissioned if this cover is missing or damaged Alternative covers must not be used Fastening screws 1 Insert the termination panel cover 1 again 2 Install the termination panel cover again using the four screws 4...

Page 47: ...ws until the housing markings on the right and left on the termination panel cover are flush with the housing 2 The termination panel cover must correctly seal the housing Increased force is required for the self tapping screws 3 5 Nm EN 47 ...

Page 48: ...ectly attached 1 2 Press the cover downwards and then swing the housing cover 2 backwards The housing cover must slide into the bottom guides without any major resistance CAUTION Make sure that the housing cover is correctly positioned in the housing guide on all sides There must be only a uniform minimum gap Locks 1 Press the bottom section of the housing cover on to the Wallbox until the locks 1...

Page 49: ...MISCELLANEOUS Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres EN 49 ...

Page 50: ...out plastic sleeve 0 25 10 0 25 10 mm Temperature rating of supply terminals 105 C Rated current configurable connection values 10 A 13 A 16 A 20 A 25 A or 32 A 3 phase or 1 phase Mains voltage 220 240 V 220 380 240 415 V 3N Mains frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Mains configuration TT TN IT Overvoltage category III as per EN 60664 Rated short time current resistance 10 kA effective value to EN 61439 1 Fuse ...

Page 51: ...8 4 mm AWG min max 28 12 RS485 connection X2 Extra low safety voltage 50 V Connection cable Cross section min max 0 08 4 mm AWG min max 28 12 Diagnostic connection X3 RJ45 Ethernet1 connection X4 LSA terminals USB connection X5 USB jack type A max 500 mA RFID optional MIFARE cards or tags to ISO 14443 or ISO 15693 Tag It or Tag It cards or tags to ISO 15693 Mechanical data Dimensions W x H x D 399...

Page 52: ...ating temperature ranges the devices will provide the charging current continuously In order to increase the charging availability the charging current level is reduced to 16 A if the temperature is exceeded The charging cycle may subsequently also be shut down The charging cycle is continued and the charging current value is increased again after cooling Storage temperature range 30 C to 80 C 22 ...

Page 53: ...g a metallic earthed object Replace fuse 1 Switch off the supply cable to the Wallbox completely 2 Remove the housing cover see section Remove the housing cover 3 Remove the terminal panel cover and terminal cover see sections entitled Removing the termination panel cover and Removing the terminal cover 4 Press a screwdriver into the opening of the fuse holder 5 Turn the fuse holder anti clockwise...

Page 54: ...y been means that electrical and electronic devices and the accessories must be disposed of separately from general household waste Information is provided on the product in the instructions for use or on the packaging The materials can be recycled on the basis of their identifying marks You can make a valuable contribution to protecting our environment by reusing them recycling the material or ot...

Page 55: ...ain access to the USB connector Follow the instructions in the manual for performing software updates The latest software and associated instructions can be downloaded from the internet at https charging bmwgroup com web wbdoc A new software version may for example take account of changed standards or improve compatibility with new electric or plug in hybrid vehicles EN 55 ...

Page 56: ...PRODUCT INFORMATION PAGE This telecommunications equipment complies with the NTC requirement 56 ...

Page 57: ...tings 39 Disposal 54 E Enable input X1 35 Ethernet1 connection X4 37 F Fuse 53 G General criteria for selecting an installation site 14 I Inserting additional cables 29 Insert the supply cable 29 Installation 12 19 Installation requirements 19 Installing the terminal cover 46 Install the housing cover 48 Install the termination panel cover 46 Intended use 11 L Legal information 7 M Mains isolation...

Page 58: ...on positions 20 Remove the housing cover 22 Remove the terminal cover 24 Remove the termination panel cover 23 Required distance 21 Residual current operated circuit breaker 15 RS485 36 S Safety instructions 9 Safety tests 45 Supply cable 15 T Technical data 50 Tool list 19 U Use of the supply terminals 33 58 ...

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