With the rapid development of electromobility, managing the charging of electric vehicles is becoming an increasingly significant challenge. This is particularly true in situations where multiple vehicles are charged simultaneously – in multi-family homes, at corporate parking lots, or for vehicle fleets. The answer to this challenge is the VOITAS load management system, which addresses these issues by offering an advanced yet intuitive solution.
What is Load Management?
Load Management is an energy load management function that ensures optimal use of available power while protecting the electrical installation from overloading. At VOITAS, we’ve taken it a step further – our solution does not require a central controller and operates fully autonomously. Wallboxes communicate directly with each other, locally negotiating priorities and power allocation.
How Does VOITAS Load Management Work?
Our solution is not only intelligent but also simple and intuitive. Below are the key functionalities:
- Power balancing between charging points
- Automatic power allocation: The system distributes available energy among all active wallboxes. Each device receives a set minimum power, with the remainder distributed equally.
- Charging prioritization: If there isn’t enough power for all devices, VOITAS V11 units automatically negotiate priority. By default, the wallbox that started charging first gets priority.
- Protection against network overload
- The VOITAS solution eliminates the risk of overloading the electrical system, even when a large number of vehicles are charged simultaneously. The system dynamically adjusts the load to current conditions.
- No central controller (master)
- Unlike traditional systems, in the VOITAS system, each wallbox is an equal participant in the network. This means:
- Greater resilience to failures – if one wallbox stops working, the others automatically adjust priorities.
- Easy scalability – you can connect up to 255 wallboxes in one network!
- Independence from the Internet
- Our devices communicate exclusively locally via a router. As a result, they operate reliably even when an Internet connection is unavailable.
- Easy configuration
- With the VOITAS app, you can:
- Set minimum power for each wallbox.
- Manage charging priorities.
- Monitor the status of all charging points in real time.
When is VOITAS Load Management Most Useful?
- Multi-family homes
Imagine a garage where three neighbors use wallboxes simultaneously. The VOITAS system distributes the available power evenly among their vehicles, and when one finishes charging, the energy is automatically allocated to the remaining ones.
- Corporate parking
A company has 10 wallboxes, but only five cars are charging simultaneously. With VOITAS, all vehicles receive enough power for efficient charging, and as new cars arrive, the system automatically adjusts power distribution.
- Electric vehicle fleets
In a fleet parking lot, dozens of cars are charging. Even with such a large number of charging points, the VOITAS system operates smoothly and without the risk of overloading. Moreover, any changes – such as one vehicle finishing charging – trigger automatic recalculations of power distribution.
Safety, Scalability, Optimization
In the world of electromobility, reliability, scalability, and safety are paramount. Our wallboxes meet these requirements thanks to advanced load management, which:
- Protects the electrical installation from overloading.
- Optimizes the charging process, even with limited power.
- Scales with your needs – from home installations to complex fleet parking lots.
The VOITAS Load Management system is a solution that enables convenient, efficient, and safe charging of electric vehicles. Whether you manage a few charging points or a large fleet, our wallboxes provide you with top-quality technologies tailored to your needs.
