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5.
Overview
Microgeneration systems such as Solar PV and small wind turbines are at their most efficient when the
generated energy is consumed on-site rather than exporting it to the grid. This is what we call 'self-
consumption'.
zappi
is a Mode 3 charging station, compatible with all electric vehicles that comply with EN 62196 and EN
61851-1 plug-in electric vehicle standards.
zappi
works like any regular charging point but has special ECO charging modes that will benefit homeowners
with grid-tied microgeneration systems e.g. wind or solar generation. Two special ECO charging modes
automatically adjust charging current in response to on-site generation and household power consumption. In
FAST charge mode,
zappi
operates like an ordinary EV charger.
A grid current sensor (supplied) simply clips around the incoming supply cable and is used to monitor excess
power. When using the special ECO charge modes,
zappi
will automatically adjust the charge rate in response
to available surplus.
Feature Set
3 charging modes: ECO, ECO+ & FAST
Optimises microgeneration self-consumption
Works with solar PV, wind turbine or micro-hydro systems
Economy tariff sense input
Programmable timer function
Charge and event logging
Remote control and monitoring add-on option
Pin-code lock function
Tap operated display backlight
Built-in 30mA Type A RCD + 6mA DC RCD protection (EN 62955)
Built-in protection against the loss of the protective neutral and earth (PEN) conductor as required by
BS 7671:2018 Amendment 1:2020(The “Wiring Regulations”)
Ethernet connector (for local communications between
myenergi
devices)
Integral cable holster (tethered units)
Supplied with 1 x clip-on grid current sensor (x3 if purchasing a 3-phase unit)
Illuminated display – for convenience, the display can be illuminated by simply tapping the
zappi
front
cover.
Integrated WiFi for connecting to internet.
5.1 Overview Diagram
The diagram on the next page shows the
eddi
as part of a complete energy management system. Other
myenergi
products are shown with details of how they integrate with the grid connection and the
microgeneration system.
Summary of Contents for ZAPPI-2H07TB
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