CHARX SEC-3XXX (EV3000) and white-labeled chargers
This manual provides instructions to enable the FlexIO integration in EV3000 based chargers.
Configuration of FlexIO requires that the modbus communication is enabled in the main server module’s settings, the procedure can be executed locally (via the local web server of the charging controller).
It is required that the charger is connected via ethernet cable to the same network as the FlexIO device.
EV3000 chargers do not support wireless connections.
The network ethernet cable can be connected to port eth0 in the following way:
Local configuration
Through EV3000 web portal
Accessed at http://ev3000.local/
1. Login with credentials
Default credentials and permission-set are as follows:
User role | Login / default password | Rights |
|---|---|---|
Guest | – / — | Read-only access to the dashboard |
User | user / user | All read-only access rights, charging releases, editing of whitelists, download of log files |
Operator | operator / operator | User rights, plus settings required for operation and local startup (network, backend, load management), software updates |
Manufacturer | manufacturer / manufacturer | No restrictions |
After login you will be presented with a dashboard, such as the one below:
2. Ensure the Modbus TCP/IP communication is enabled
Network configurations can be found under the Network tab, then Port Sharing. Ensure that the MODBUS Server (port 502) is enabled.
3. Check if the modbus settings are correct
In the Modbus tab, all the charging points must be visible and the start register should be set to -1. (Unless a specific configuration is in place, if so request support from LIFEPOWR).
4. Check the modbus server service
In System Control ⇒ Status, ensure that the Modbus Server service is running.
Useful Resources
CHARX SEC-3000 Installation and User Manual (may be outdated, check website below for up-to-date documentation): pdf
CHARX SEC-3000 product page:
https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-pc/products/ac-charging-controller-charx-sec-3000-1139022