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Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. - Green Innovation Division
Via Lungarno, 248 - 52028 Terranuova Bracciolini - Arezzo, Italy
tel. +39 055 91971 - fax. +39 055 9197515
[email protected] - [email protected] -

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 07/06/2021

“CONNEXT” Control System

User Manual

Summary of Contents for CONNEXT

Page 1: ...ACCESSORY CONNEXT ...

Page 2: ...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 07 06 2021 CONNEXT Control System User Manual ...

Page 3: ...ant 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 This manual is subject to change based on feedback from users i...

Page 4: ...ecks before installation 16 3 1 1 Installation tools 17 3 2 Installation process 17 3 2 1 Installation position 17 3 3 Materials and cables 18 4 Electrical connections 19 4 1 Connecting the AC power cables 19 4 2 Connecting to Azzurro EV charging stations 20 4 3 Connecting to Azzurro photovoltaic or storage inverters 22 4 3 1 Connecting to 1 phase Azzurro hybrid inverters 22 4 3 2 Connecting to 30...

Page 5: ...ee phase photovoltaic production 28 4 4 3 Sensor for measuring 1 phase grid exchanges 29 4 4 4 Meter for measuring grid exchanges three phase system 30 5 Initial system configuration 31 6 Access for maintenance only 46 6 1 Access connection for maintenance only 46 7 Technical datasheet 47 8 Maintenance 48 8 1 Troubleshooting 48 8 2 Maintenance 48 9 Dismantling and disposal 49 10 Warranty terms and...

Page 6: ...nel 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 materi...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...uthorised 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 qualified ...

Page 9: ... 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 op...

Page 10: ...lectrical 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 are...

Page 11: ...Main Document Only 10 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 1 3 Labels Figure 2 Labels on the System ...

Page 12: ...ation 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 13: ...e of Connext 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 ...

Page 14: ...as a 24 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 15: ...gital 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 24 1...

Page 16: ...connection N Neutral connection Table 3 3 pin terminal block pin out The maximum acceptable 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 ...

Page 17: ... may be damaged during transport Therefore please check the materials of the outer packaging before installation 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 correspo...

Page 18: ...ion No Tool Function 1 Screwdriver To screw and unscrew screws for the various connections 2 Crimping tool To crimp the wires 3 Wire stripping tool To remove the outer sheath 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 d...

Page 19: ...the ground before they can be repaired or serviced 3 3 Materials and cables Name Specifications Quantity Power cord 3 1 5mm2 single phase As required Network cable STP CAT5E 8 cores As required Connector for network cable RJ45 As required Insulating tape 0 15 mm 18mm 0 600V 0 C 80 C As required Cable tie 4 200mm As required Table 6 Electrical equipment It is important that all cables used are suit...

Page 20: ...on must be carried out by a qualified professional with the skills and knowledge to build install and operate electrical components and who has been trained on how to identify and prevent potential risks Attention Installation and maintenance must be performed by professional technicians or electricians Attention 4 1 Connecting the AC power cables Connect the Connext system to the AC power supply ...

Page 21: ...onnect the AC power cable according to the indications shown on the 3 pin terminal block ref 2 2 2 4 2 Connecting to Azzurro EV charging stations Up to 8 Azzurro EV charging stations can be connected in cascade Connect the Connext system to the first EV charging station according to the instructions given here 1 Connect the 8 pin cable to the ports indicated as CAN port in relative Figure 8 using ...

Page 22: ... 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 Figure 8 Communication system Figure 9 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 10 Preparing the CAN bus cables ...

Page 23: ...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 NOTE IF ON THE SYSTEM THERE IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INVERTERS 1PH HYD3000...

Page 24: ...low the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout in the table Figure 12 Connections on single phase hybrid inverter Pin RS485 24 pin terminal block RS485 Red 9 RS485 Black 10 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 1 Remove a suitable length of the protective sleeve as shown in the f...

Page 25: ...000SP inverter marked RS485 Follow the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout in the table Figure 14 Connections on 3000SP inverter PIN RS485 24 pin terminal block RS485 Red 9 RS485 Black 10 Table 9 RS485 connections to 3000SP 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 CAN ...

Page 26: ...nect the 2 pole cable to the port of the hybrid inverter marked COM Follow the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout in the table Figure 16 Connections on COM port for 3 phase hybrid inverter COM port 24 pin terminal block 1 Red 9 3 Black 10 Table 10 RS485 connections on 3 phase hybrid inverter 4 3 4 Connecting to Azzurro single phase photovoltaic inverters To connect the RS485 port to Azzur...

Page 27: ...tovoltaic inverter marked RS485 Follow the polarity shown in the figure and the pinout in the table Figure 18 Connections on photovoltaic inverter PIN RS485 24 pin terminal block RS485 Red 9 RS485 Black 10 Table 11 RS485 connections to photovoltaic inverter 4 3 5 Connecting to Azzurro three phase photovoltaic inverters To connect the RS485 port to Azzurro three phase photovoltaic inverters follow ...

Page 28: ...h the grid Current sensors and meter are needed with other brand inverters and Azzurro photovoltaic inverters NOTE IF ON THE SYSTEM THERE IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INVERTERS 1PH HYD3000 HYD6000 ZSS 3PH HYD5000 HYD20000 ZSS 3000SP REFER TO THE RESPECTIVE MANUALS FOR THE SENSOR CONNECTION ZSM ACC TA AND OR THE METER DTSU666 4 4 1 Sensor for measuring 1 ph photovoltaic production If at least one photov...

Page 29: ...ng three phase photovoltaic production If at least one three phase photovoltaic inverter does not belong to the Azzurro brand and the photovoltaic production 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 photovoltaic inverter and connected to the Connext system via pins 21 and 22 of the 24 pin terminal block a...

Page 30: ... 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 Connext system via pins 23 and 24 of the 24 pin terminal block as indicated below Sensor c...

Page 31: ...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 23 Meter connections Meter pin 24 pin terminal block 24 9 25 10 Table 16 RS485 connecti...

Page 32: ...ich can be downloaded for 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 t...

Page 33: ...Main Document Only 32 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 3 From the home page of the Azzurro App click the symbol ...

Page 34: ...0 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 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 35: ...ain Document Only 34 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 5 The initial configuration screen appears when the serial number is recognised ...

Page 36: ...on MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 6 In the owner registration screen enter the email addresses that have the ability to edit the system information referred to as Administrator accounts ...

Page 37: ...7 06 2021 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 7 The Connext registration procedure on the app is the same only the display of the device s registration page changes ...

Page 38: ... GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 8 Click on Go to proceed with registration of the devices 9 Click on Inverter to add the inverter and scan the barcode The inverter s barcode is found on the side label ...

Page 39: ...n Document Only 38 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 10 Register the inverter by choosing the model e g hybrid inverter and address e g 1 ...

Page 40: ...Main Document Only 39 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 11 Home page screen with hybrid inverter ...

Page 41: ... User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 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 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 ...

Page 42: ...n MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 When a device s name is required choose any name you like e g hybrid inverter 14 If the photovoltaic inverter is from another brand select No ZCS devices ...

Page 43: ...onnext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 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 44: ...ns can be carried out remotely 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 ...

Page 45: ...Main Document Only 44 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 ...

Page 46: ...ilable 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 Ecologica...

Page 47: ...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 cable...

Page 48: ...Main Document Only 47 50 Identification MD AL GI 00 Rev 1 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 7 Technical datasheet ...

Page 49: ...ext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 8 Maintenance 8 1 Troubleshooting Follow the maintenance procedure and contact the supplier Visit the website www zcsazzurro com or call the toll free number 800 72 74 64 8 2 Maintenance Connext systems generally do not require daily or routine maintenance ...

Page 50: ...IN bar support 2 Packaging If possible pack the system in its original packaging 3 Storage Store the system in a dry place where the ambient temperature is between 25 C and 60 C 4 Disposal Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S p a is not liable for the disposal of the equipment or parts thereof that does not take place according to the regulations and standards in force in the country of installation The sym...

Page 51: ... 0 07 06 21 Application GID Connext User Manual Rev 1 2 07 06 2021 10 Warranty terms and conditions To view the Warranty Terms and Conditions offered by ZCS Azzurro please refer to the documentation inside the product box and on the website www zcsazzurro com ...

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