7. VictronConnect setup, configuration and operation
7.1. Setup
The following steps are necessary to successfully connect to the EV Charging Station via Bluetooth and VictronConnect:
Make sure Bluetooth is enabled in your EVCS.
In case Bluetooth is disabled, see the Networks menu chapter for details on enabling Bluetooth.
Download and install the VictronConnect app from the App Store or Google Play.
Open VictronConnect and scroll through the list of devices for the EVCS.
Tap on it to launch the pairing dialog. Enter the pairing code which is either 000000 or a unique number on the sticker inside the housing.
If the pairing was successful, the EVCS overview page is displayed.
7.2. Overview page
The overview page provides information about the charging state, controls to start/stop charging or changing the charging mode and charging current. Furthermore, the actual charging values and session statistics can be monitored.
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Controls:
Start/Stop: Start or stop charging when in manual mode.
Note that after pressing the stop button, first the charging current is reduced to a minimum and only then the contactor opens (with a delay of 2 seconds).
Charging mode: Change the charging mode to manual, auto or scheduled.
Charging current: Adjust the charging current (range: 6-32A, depending on the Maximum charging current set on the Settings page or on the web interface)
Actual charging values:
Current: The charging current
Power: Charging power (of all phases)
Session statistics:
Session time: The time of the actual charging session
Session energy: Total energy charged in this session
Session cost: The session cost (when charged from grid) depending on the energy price per kWh set in the EVCS settings, see the EV Charging Station setup chapter.
Session saved cost: Saved cost based on energy charged from PV and depending on the energy price per kWh set in the EVCS settings.
Total Energy: The total energy charged since initial installation.
7.3. Settings page
The Settings menu offers the possibility to change the network settings, adjust the minimum and maximum charge current, recalibrate the CP line or restart the EVCS.
To get to the Settings menu, tap the cog wheel icon from the Overview menu in the top right.
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The settings are similar to those explained in the Networks menu and EV Charging Station setup chapter, with the exception that it is possible to trigger a system reboot if required.
7.4. Product info page
The Product info page provides options to change the PIN code for Bluetooth pairing, assign a custom name to the EV Charging Station and disable Bluetooth[1]. It also contains the serial number and the current firmware version number.
To get to the Product info page, tap the 3 vertical dots icon from the Settings page.
More about how to assign your own name to your EV Charging Station and how to deactivate and reactivate Bluetooth, please refer to the VictronConnect App manual.
[1] Note that if you disable Bluetooth via VictronConnect, it can be re-enabled via the web interface Networks menu or by using the Reset to factory defaults feature, either via the web interface or the DEF button procedure. For older devices that have Bluetooth disabled from the factory, use the web interface's network menu to enable Bluetooth.
7.5. Reset to defaults
It is possible to factory reset the EV Charging Station via VictronConnect. Note that this process will reset all settings to their default values and require the first setup (see the Setup chapter for details) to be performed again.
For devices shipped with firmware 1.23 or earlier, this will also disable Bluetooth. In order to enable Bluetooth for these devices, it is mandatory to first go through the First setup via Wifi access point procedure and then activate it via the Networks menu.
To get to the Reset to defaults option, tap the 3 vertical dots icon from the Settings page and tap on Reset to defaults.