Webasto Next

This page describes the connection of a ready installed Webasto Next Wallbox to the Manager flex.

Installation and configuration

Number of compatible wallboxes per SOLARWATT Manager flex: 1

Interface: LAN, WLAN

Applicable documents
Webasto Next Installation Manual(11.3 MB,  PDF)Webasto Next data sheet(263.9 KB,  PDF)

Note

The Manager flex is only compatible with firmware version of Webasto Next > 3.0.8.4. You can view and update the current firmware version in user interface of Webasto next (menu item: System).

  • download current firmware from Webasto Charging website
  • Update process is indicated by flashing LEDs on the wallbox, start update process several times if necessary

Requirements

  • the Webasto Next is connected to the network before being switched on
  • the expert view is activated in the user interface

Configuration Webasto Next

  • Open profile settings by clicking on the user abbreviation (in screenshot AD in the upper right corner of the screen)
  • Activate expert view
  • Menu Backend: Set connection type No Backend
  • confirm with Save
  • Menu HEMS: Set up communication via Modbus TCP

Settings:

  • Mode: HEMS activated
  • Port: 502
  • Connection type: LAN
  • Set fallback values of charging current (Safe current L1, L2, L3, charging currents in case of loss of connection between Manager flex and Webasto Next)
  • confirm with Save
  • Network menu: Integration into the local network (via WLAN or LAN)

Integration via WLAN

  • Activate WLAN (DHCP Off/ on)
  • Enter WLAN network name (WiFi SSID) and password
  • Activate DHCP
  • confirm with Save

Integration via LAN

  • Activate LAN
  • Activate DHCP
  • confirm with Save
  • Menu Power: set up maximum permissible charging current
  • Charging current (Operator current limit): maximum permissible value limited by fuse protection of the house distribution system
  • Specify number of connected phases (Phases connected to wallbox)
  • Set country settings (Installation region)
  • confirm with Save

Setup in SmartSetup

Search for devices

  • Select Webasto Live/Next charging station from the drop-down menu
  • Enter the necessary data in the configuration menu.

Serial number: can be viewed on the Webasto user interface (System menu
)Host name or IP address: can be viewed on the router user interfacePhase system
: Webasto nameplate

  • SelectAdd device to search
  • Selectsearch and install devices
  • After successful installation, green Device is installed appears next to Webasto Live/ Next charging station in the device list.
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