Configure Master-Slave
Goal
Configure two Charge Controllers to operate in Master-Slave mode, allowing to operate two charge ports in a single Charging Station.
Before you begin
Make sure that
- Both Charge Controllers have the same controller firmware version
- Both Charge Controllers have the modern Dashboard set as the default. See here (coming soon).
Steps
Configuring the Master Charge Controller
- Connect the Charge Controller that should be the Master to a computer with a micro USB cable through the CONFIG USB port.
- Open the PENDING and navigate to the Manufacturer section (http://192.168.123.123/legacy/manufacturer/manufacturer)
- Near the bottom of the page, for the
Master/Slave Mode
field, chooseMaster
- At the bottom of the window, click , then click to apply the changes
Configuring the Slave Charge Controller
- Connect the Charge Controller that should be the Slave to a computer with a micro USB cable through the CONFIG USB port.
- Open the PENDING and navigate to the Manufacturer section (http://192.168.123.123/legacy/manufacturer/manufacturer)
- Near the bottom of the page, for the
Master/Slave Mode
field, chooseSlave
- At the bottom of the window, click , then click to apply the changes
Connecting the Master and Slave
Run a micro USB cable from the Master's Host USB port to the Slave's CONFIG USB port.
Accessing the Master and Slave Controllers
Connect a computer with the Slave Charge Controller and Access the Master or Slave like so:
Master Controller | Slave Controller |
---|---|
http://192.168.123.123 | http://192.168.123.123:81 |