What it does
Automatically adjusts in line with power consumption at the premises.
Avoid overloading and tripping circuit breakers when charging your vehicle.
Lower electricity bills by avoiding expensive electricity consumption peaks.
Installation guide
Included in the package
- Zaptec Sense
- Custom Micro USB cable
- Adhesive magnet sheet
- Double-sided tape
Required equipment
- 5V DC DIN rail power supply. Minimal output current: 1A.
- DIN rail digital energy meter. A list of supported energy meters can be found on zaptec.com/en/sense.
Optional
- Unshielded CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cable
Important
Installation may only be performed by an authorised electrician. External equipment must be installed according to the installation manual provided by the manufacturer. The Modbus baud rate must be configured to 9.6 kbps.
Zaptec Sense is designed for indoor use.
Configuration
- Download and open the Zaptec app from App Store or Google Play
- Create an account or log in
- Press the icon to install Zaptec Sense. Scan the QR-code on the back of this guide and follow the instructions on screen
Zaptec Sense supports both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. This can be configured in the installation process and in settings afterwards. For Ethernet, connect Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port.
If Zaptec Sense loses internet connectivity or is disconnected, the charging station will be set to provide minimum power (6A). Minimum power can be changed in the Zaptec portal.
Light indicator
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Not configured. No internet connection. Log in via the Zaptec app and set up a Wi-Fi network. For Ethernet: Log in via Zaptec app to activate Ethernet or check ethernet cable connection. |
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No Modbus data received. |
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No IP Received for either Ethernet or Wi-Fi. |
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IP received, but no contact with cloud. |
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Zaptec Sense is configured and active. |
Guarantee
Your Zaptec product comes with a five (5) year guarantee at no additional cost. Please find the guarantee document at zaptec.com/guarantee
Technical specification
Mechanical and installation | |||||
PARAMETER | DESCRIPTION | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNIT |
Dimensions | H: W: D: |
58.4 58.6 25.1 |
mm | ||
Weight | Including Micro USB cable | 97 | g | ||
Altitude | 2000 | m | |||
Input cable | Custom Micro USB-B cable (Power supply + RS485) | 1.8 | m | ||
Unshielded CAT5e/CAT6 | 30 | m |
General | ||||
PARAMETER | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNIT |
Rated voltage | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | VDC |
Rated current | 200 | 750 | mA | |
Standby power consumption | 1.5 | W | ||
Ambient operating temperature | -20 | 40 | ΛC |
Connectivity | |
PROTOCOL | SUPPORTED STANDARDS |
Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth V4.2 (BLE) |
Ethernet | ISO/IEEE 802.3u/az(10/100 Mb/s) |
Modbus | 9.6 kb/s |