
Configuration
26
zappi
operation and installation manual
Supply Grid – Network Settings
Grid Limit/Load Curtailment
Sets the limit that can be drawn from the grid connection (i.e. the maximum import current or the main fuse rating).
Example
: A property may have a grid supply limit of 65A. Several appliances are on so the property is consuming
12kW (52A). The user wants to charge in FAST mode. Without the Grid Limit set, the total consumption would exceed
the allowed import current and trip the supply or blow a fuse. However, with a Grid Limit setting of 60A,
zappi
would
temporarily limit the charging current to 8A (about 1.8kW) and the maximum allowed import current would not be
exceeded.
Note: When using a
harvi
to measure the grid supply, the highest value for the Grid Limit setting is 65 Amps. The
maximum current limit when using a hardwired CT is 100A
Note: For installation in the UK where the Distribution Network Operator accepts load curtailment instead of an
upgrade to the supply, the Grid CT must be wired to the
zappi
and cannot be used with a
harvi
.
Battery
If the property has a static AC battery system installed, it is possible to get the
zappi
to work in harmony with the
battery system, provided a CT has been installed to monitor the battery inverter. See Battery Storage Systems
(page 52) for more information about battery storage systems.
The table below details the different settings for working with an AC coupled battery storage system:
Setting
Function Description
None
There is no battery system installed.
Avoid Drain
Stops the
zappi
(or other linked
myenergi
devices) draining the battery when using surplus
power from the solar or wind generation.
Avoid Charge
Effectively allows the
zappi
(or other linked
myenergi
devices) to take priority over the battery
when charging from solar or wind generation.
Avoid Both
Provides both of the above functions. This setting will normally provide the best compatibility
Limit to Gen
Will limit the output of the
zappi
(except when boosting), to prevent unwanted draining of an
AC coupled battery system. This setting does not require a CT to monitor the battery but does
need a CT to monitor the solar/wind generation.
Note
: This setting is to support legacy installations – it is preferable to install a CT to monitor
the battery and use one of the settings below.
Net Phases
When enabled, all readings from 3-phase
myenergi
devices configured as 3-phase, will be netted. This means that
surplus generation on ANY phase will be considered available for consumption on ANY other phase.
See Three-Phase Systems (page 51
47
) for more details about
myenergi
devices on 3-phase supplies.
Note: With a three phase
zappi
,
Net Phases
should normally be turned on