Installation and Configuration Manual — MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control

1. Introduction

1.1. Legal provisions

The information contained in these documents is the property of FENECON GmbH. Publication, in whole or in part, requires the written consent of FENECON GmbH.

Subject to changes and printing errors!

1.2. Qualification of the installing electrician

A qualified electrician is a person who has the necessary experience and training:

Setting up, switching on, switching off, disconnecting, short-circuiting and repairing circuits and devices
Standard maintenance and use of protective devices in accordance with current safety standards
First aid/emergency care
Current knowledge of local regulations, standards and guidelines

1.3. Symbols used

Before reading the manual, you should familiarize yourself with the different types of safety warnings. You should also familiarize yourself with the importance of the safety warnings.

1.4. Darstellungskonventionen

Table 1. Darstellungskonventionen

This symbol indicates an imminent danger. If this danger is not avoided, it can lead to death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation. If this dangerous situation is not avoided, it may result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol indicates a warning. Failure to observe this warning may result in damage and/or destruction of the system.

This symbol indicates a note. It is recommended that the note be observed.

2. Product description

2.1. Scope of delivery

After you have received the delivery, check that all components have been included. Check the scope of delivery for damage. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact the supplier immediately. The following components are included in the delivery:

Mennekes AMTRON Charge Control charging station
Operating and installation instructions — Mennekes AMTRON Charge Control charging station
3 x RFID card
USB cable
Retrofit kit (USB Ethernet adapter)

2.2. Prerequisites

The following is required to use the charging station:

FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access

The "FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access" is not included in the scope of delivery. This must be purchased separately if not already available.

3. Commissioning

To install the Mennekes AMTRON Charge Control charging station, please follow the instructions in the "Mennekes AMTRON Charge Control Operating and Installation Instructions".
Installation manual — MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control

This quick guide refers to the original user manuals.
It serves as an installation aid for qualified electricians in the area of communication interfaces, but is not a substitute for studying the user manuals.

3.1. Ethernet connection

After installing the charging station, it must be connected to the customer network via the "Retrofit kit (USB Ethernet adapter)". To do this, connect the retrofit kit to the USB port of the ECU (1) and the customer network to the retrofit kit (2) via the Ethernet port.

Figure 1. Retrofit kit for Ethernet connection

3.2. Configuration

After connection to the customer network, the wallbox is assigned an IP address using DHCP. This IP address must be determined in the DHCP server, e. g. the router.

To be able to access the wallbox via its IP address for testing purposes, your computer must be in the same network. Open an internet browser and enter the IP address identified.

Example: http://123.123.123.123

After entering your login data (included in the scope of delivery), a website opens that looks like this:

Figure 2. MENNEKES web interface

A wide range of settings can be made via the web interface.

Figure 3. Load management

Under the "LOAD MANAGEMENT" button (1), the "Modbus TCP Server" setting (2) must be set to "On" to enable communication between the charging station and the FEMS.

Figure 4. Firmware update

To ensure that all new functions of the charging station can be used, we recommend always using the latest firmware. Under the "SYSTEM" button (1), a firmware update file can be uploaded and installed using the "Select file" button (2).

The configuration is now complete.

4. Install FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access

In the FEMS App Center you will find all installable FEMS Apps — such as the FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access.

In the user manual FEMS App Center you will find detailed instructions on how to use the FEMS App Center. It also describes how to register and redeem a license key.

There are two ways to install an app via the FEMS App Center. Only the [Direct installation] is described below, whereby a license key is registered and redeemed in the FEMS.

4.1. Direct Installation

To install the FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access directly, go to the overview of the FEMS App Center.

Only apps from the "Available" category can be installed.

Figure 5. App installation — Variant 2: Step 1

Select the FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access by clicking on it.

Figure 6. App installation — Variant 2: Step 2

You will then be taken to the app overview.

Figure 7. App installation — Variant 2: Step 3

Click on the "Install app" button.

Figure 8. App installation — Variant 2: Step 4

An input mask for redeeming a license key appears.

Figure 9. App installation — Variant 2: Step 5

You have two options here.

4.1.1. Redeem already registered license key

If you want to redeem an already registered license key, select it (1). Then click on the button of the same name to redeem the selected license key (2).

Figure 10. App installation — Variant 2: Step 5a

4.1.2. Redeeming a new license key

If you have not yet registered a license key or wish to redeem a new license key, enter the 16-digit key in the corresponding field (1) and then click on "Validate license key" (2). The entered license key is then checked for validity.

Figure 11. App installation — Variant 2: Step 5b

If the license key is valid, it can be redeemed by clicking on the button of the same name. If the license key is recognized as invalid, please check your entry and try again.

Figure 12. Redeeming a new license key: Step 6

You will then be taken to the installation wizard for FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access.

Figure 13. App installation — Variant 2: Step 7

Some of the input fields are pre-filled. Nevertheless, enter your data if it differs from the default values (e. g. IP address). Otherwise, the default values can be retained (e. g. port, Modbus unit ID).

Mandatory fields are marked with *

Check your entries and make sure that they are correct. Otherwise the respective app will not work properly!

Please enter the IP address and the previously set bus ID.

Use the arrow buttons to select the correct bus ID.

Figure 14. App installation — Variant 2: Step 8

Then click on "Install app".

Figure 15. App installation — Variant 2: Step 9

Once the installation process is complete, the new app appears in the overview of the FEMS App Center in the "Installed" category.

4.2. Edit FEMS app

Apps that have already been installed can be subsequently edited to change configuration settings. To do this, select the respective app in the FEMS App Center overview and click on the "Edit app" button. Detailed instructions are found in the user manual FEMS App Center.

The FEMS App MENNEKES AMTRON Charge Control Read Access has been successfully installed.