Smartfox PRO Charger 2

What the Plugin Does The plugin facilitates communication between the Loxone Miniserver and the Smartfox Pro Charger, typically via a Modbus TCP or RS485 interface. This connection allows Loxone to read real-time data from the charger and send commands to it. Key functions include:

- Solar Surplus Charging: The core feature is the ability to prioritize charging your EV using excess energy from your photovoltaic (PV) system. The plugin reads the amount of available surplus energy and automatically adjusts the charging power of the wallbox, from as little as 1.4 kW up to its maximum capacity of 11 kW. This ensures that you're using self-generated, "free" electricity as much as possible, minimizing reliance on the grid.

- Dynamic Load Management: It prevents overloading your home's electrical connection. The Loxone system, with the help of the plugin, monitors the total energy consumption of your home and dynamically manages the charging power of the wallbox to avoid exceeding the capacity of your main fuse. This is particularly useful when multiple high-consumption devices are running simultaneously. - Intelligent Charging Modes: You can configure and switch between different charging modes directly within the Loxone app, such as: - Eco Mode: Only charges when there is PV surplus. - Full Power Mode: Charges the car as quickly as possible, pulling from the grid if necessary. - Comfort Mode: Charges at a specific power level during a set time, like overnight when electricity rates are lower. - Automated Phase Switching: The plugin enables the Loxone system to automatically switch between 1-phase and 3-phase charging to optimize the use of available solar energy. This is crucial for maximizing solar consumption, especially during periods of lower sun exposure when there isn't enough power for 3-phase charging.

Why Users Should Download It Downloading the plugin is essential for anyone with a Smartfox Pro Charger who wants to maximize the benefits of their Loxone smart home and solar energy system.

- Cost Savings: By intelligently using solar surplus, the plugin helps reduce your electricity bills by allowing you to charge your car for free. It ensures that valuable, self-produced energy is used efficiently instead of being sold back to the grid for a lower price.

- Seamless Integration: It makes the Smartfox Pro Charger a native component of your Loxone system. Instead of managing the charger separately, you can control and monitor it from the central Loxone app alongside your other smart home devices like lighting, heating, and security.

- Enhanced Energy Management: The plugin provides a holistic view of your energy consumption. You can monitor charging data, including energy usage and costs, directly within the Loxone app. This data is vital for making informed decisions about your energy habits.

- Increased Automation and Convenience: The plugin allows for complete automation of the charging process. You can create custom logic to start charging based on specific conditions, such as the time of day, available solar power, or even the status of other appliances. This hands-off approach makes managing your EV charging effortless.