What is the Smart Charging Network functionality?
This articles explains the Smart Charging Network feature.
When charging stations are set up as a Smart Charging Network (SCN) and connected to each other via a switch, charging stations communicate with each other to distribute the available power as optimal as possible.
Together, the charging stations then behave as one large (virtual) 'charging network' in order to provide an optimal charging current.
This takes into account the maximum possible load of the connection to which the charging stations are connected.
This takes into account the maximum possible load of the connection to which the charging stations are connected.
| The 'Smart Charging Network' feature must be unlocked per charging station. You will need to purchase a license key for this (provided you have not done so at the time of the initial order). See: "How do I order extra feature licenses for a charging station?". |
It is also possible to determine the maximum load dynamically based on the live consumption in the installation.
In this case, an external energy meter is used in the installation.
1 (and only 1!) charger in the SCN has to be configured for using Active Loadbalancing (ALB).
This charger therefor needs to have an the Active Loadbalancing license unlocked as well.
1 (and only 1!) charger in the SCN has to be configured for using Active Loadbalancing (ALB).
This charger therefor needs to have an the Active Loadbalancing license unlocked as well.
Smart Charging Implementation Guide
In the 'Smart Charging Implementation Guide' you will find a description of how the SCN works and the instructions for setting up a SCN.
This guide is available on below page.
More information
Please view "How do I configure the Smart Charging functionalities such as Active Load Balancing and Smart Charging Network?" for more details and a detailed manual.