
Configuration
operation and installation manual
zappi
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eSense
The eSense input can be used for two function:
1.
It can be configured to automatically activate a Boost during ECO or ECO+ charging, whenever economy
tariff electricity is available. The eSense input must be wired to a circuit which is live or an external volt free
contact which closes during the economy tariff times for this to function.
2.
It can be used to limit the
zappi
output or stop the charge – for instance, using an external contact from a
smart meter or control box provided by the Distribution Company who may require the ability to control the
power being used to charge an EV if their network is overloaded
See eSense Input page 43 for wiring details
eSense Setting
Description
Disabled
eSense input is ignored
Boost
If the eSense input is live,
zappi
will boost the charge
Boost Timer Enable
zappi
will boost the charge if eSense is live AND the boost timer is set to operate at that
time. See Economy Tariff Boosting (page 17)
Load Limit
If the eSense input is live,
zappi
will limit the charge rate. The default limit is set to 7.2A
but can be altered
Stop
If the eSense input is live,
zappi
will not charge, regardless of set charge mode or a boost
Linking Devices
Up to six
myenergi
devices can be wirelessly linked together. By linking devices, you can use more of your own
energy or have more control and visibility. Devices available now are:
eddi
A microgeneration energy diverter that uses surplus power to heat water or rooms rather than
exporting to the grid.
zappi
An eco-smart electric vehicle charge point that can use surplus power to charge the car.
harvi
A self-powered wireless sensor that can be used along with
myenergi
load controlling devices such as
eddi
and
zappi
. It is able to detect grid import/export conditions as well as generation power and send
this information wirelessly to devices such as the
eddi
or
zappi
. Using a
harvi
can greatly simplify
installation.
The
myenergi
devices can be linked using either the built in radio or with an Ethernet cable
5
. If using an Ethernet
connection
zappi
simply needs to be connected to your local network – either with an Ethernet cable running
directly to your internet router or via a power line carrier extender.
5
Note
: The built in Ethernet port is not available on older versions of the
zappi
and
eddi
. This feature is under
development and may require a firmware update before the wired Ethernet connection is enabled.