Connections
Lights
1. Mount the LMC on DIN Rail
Before installation, disconnect the power supply to prevent electrical hazards.
Secure the LMC on the chosen location on the DIN rail.
2. Connect Current Transformers
The LMC comes with three current transformers available in 50A, 100A, and 200A configurations. They are split-core type, meaning they don’t require disconnection of power cables for installation.
Before installing the current transformers on wires, ensure their socket is connected to the LMC.
3. Install with Previously Installed Current Transformers or Multimeter
If current transformers are in the distribution box, ensure compatibility before connecting to the LMC.
If a multimeter that supports the Modbus protocol is available on-site, it can be directly connected to the LMC. Both devices need to be in the same LAN. Cable to be connected to LMC Ethernet port.
4. Connect AC Power Supply. For three phase connection connect the cables to the designated socket and connect the socket to the LMC.
Switch on the LMC and ensure that the top and bottom LED light up
If any LEDs are unlit or red, refer to the troubleshooting section.
5. Connect Cables to the DesignatedSocket and Socket to LMC (Single-Phase)
Switch on the LMC and ensure that green LEDs light up. If any LEDs are unlit or red, refer to the troubleshooting section.
6. Connecting LMC to chargers
Chargers can be connected to LMC via Ethernet cable using the right-side Ethernet port on the LMC or via WiFi. For Wi-Fi configuration, the chargers and LMC must be in the same network (regardless of connection type).
For LAN connection - wireless and ethernet connection can be combined meaning that devices located on the same site can be connected to the same LAN via cable or wifi. If LAN loses connection to web, but locally remains active, devices will not be visible from VOOL portal, but load management remains functional.
If LAN goes offline for any of the devices, then these devices are no longer part of load management. By default if charger is configured to be part of load management then after disconnection from LMC charging will not start.
For CAN connection if only LMC is connected to the web as shown in 6.3, then after disconnection none of the devices will be visible from the web. LMC remains operational and manages load management also offline.
For CAN connection if all devices are connected to the web as shown
on 6.4, then only the disconnected devices will not be visible from the web. LMC remains operational and manages load management also offline.
6.1 Charger(s) and LMC in same LAN connected with cables.
Settings for VOOL portal for this connection type should be:
6.2 Charger(s) and LMC in same LAN connected via WiFi
Settings for this connection type on VOOL portal should be:
6.3 Charger(s) and LMC connected via CAN. LMC connected to web via ethernet. Last charger on the line to be equipped with end resistor to provide reliable communication between devices.
Settings for this connection type on VOOL portal should be:
6.4 Charger(s) and LMC connected via CAN. All devices connected to web via wifi or 4G. Last charger on the line to be equipped with end resistor to provide reliable communication between devices.
Settings for this connection type on VOOL portal should be:
7. Connect to the VOOL Network
For online connectivity, there are three options: Ethernet, wifi and 4G
Connect the Ethernet cable with internet connectivity to the Ethernet port on the LMC for to bring the device online.
To set up wifi in the LMC: After powerup, LMC creates a Wifi hotspot with the following name: “LMC ID123456789”. Connect to the hotspot, enter password Vool1234 and configure WiFi hotspot name and password to connect LMC to internet. If the browser window does not pop-up automatically then enter random domain address to browser and LMC wifi setup window will open.
Your LMC is already equipped with hardware to support 4G connectivity (contact [email protected] for more details).
8. Add the LMC to the VOOL Portal
To add the LMC to the VOOL Portal, navigate to https://app.vool.com/ and log in.
You can access the VOOL Portal via mobile phone, tablet, or PC.
Click “Add a Device”
Add a new site or select existing
Add device
Select manufacturer - VOOL
Enter serial and PIN
If a device is connected online it will appear in the list of devices
Make sure to connect the device(s) online and add them to the same site in the VOOL Portal. Then, select which chargers are connected to LMC on the site setup.
9. Adjust LMC Settings in VOOL Portal
Find the LMC device in your account.
Set the fuse rating in amperes and other settings from here.
During the installation of the Load Management Control (LMC) system, you must match the current setting with the main fuses’ size and capacity to ensure proper calibration of the DLM system and avoid potential damage.
10. Multipoint or Multilevel Load management
*If you are installing multiple LMCs for multi-residential, or commercial properties, contact directly [email protected] for detailed instructions
Once you have set up the LMC, you are ready to add chargers or link LMC with existing chargers on the site.