Load balancing manages household demand. Solar charging uses available generation. Scheduling chooses charging times. Check the exact charger and commissioned setup before treating these as the same feature.
These topic guides cover the BENY charger and Z-BOX app. For another model, choose your charger to open its owner guide. Apps, controls and connection methods vary by model.
What does each function do?
Dynamic load balancing
Responds to household demand by reducing or pausing charging within the commissioned installation limit. It is included in our installed packages. It does not repair unsafe wiring or guarantee full output alongside every appliance.
Solar-surplus charging
Responds to available excess generation. It needs compatible equipment, monitoring and commissioning. It is a separate function from load balancing, and the available modes differ by model.
Scheduled charging
Starts or allows charging during selected times. A daytime schedule can still draw grid electricity. An overnight schedule must match your actual tariff and allow enough time for the energy needed.
Does the BENY package automatically follow solar surplus?
Our BENY BCP-A2N-P package is schedule-led. It includes installed load balancing; automatic solar-surplus diversion is not established for this offered package. A manual covering optional PV accessories or another BENY model does not confirm those features are installed at your home. See the BENY owner guide and your handover records.
What changes with other charger models?
Zappi GLO uses Smart Charging with commissioned monitoring. Its controls differ from older Zappi FAST, ECO and ECO+ modes. Schedules and Charge Now may use grid power.
Ohme solar modes depend on eligible equipment, software and a working CT reading. Solar Boost can use grid power; check the conditions for Solar Only.
Wallbox solar modes need a compatible power meter and commissioning. Our Pulsar Max installation includes a compatible meter. Eco can use grid power; schedules and manual charging can change solar behaviour.
If you have a home battery or several energy controllers, ask for their interaction to be assessed. Follow the owner guide for the exact charger you have.
Leave electrical limits with the installer
Do not set a grid-current limit from a service-fuse label or choose a mode that bypasses commissioned load management. The contractor assesses the agreed supply capacity, cables, household demand and protective devices together. Do not open electrical enclosures or move monitoring clamps. If charging behaves unexpectedly, email ev@volteire.ie so we can check the installation record.