4-noks Self-consumption Brochure
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An elios-centric home With the photovoltaic self-consumption system, users can 9 manage the activation of electrical loads 9 use photovoltaic energy to produce hot water 9 monitor production and usage in real time

Photovoltaic self-consumption Today, self-consumption of the energy produced by a PV system helps to achieve not only a quicker return on investment, but also a significantly reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Normally, the production of energy by a photovoltaic system generates a “bell” curve, in which peak output coincides with the middle hours of the day. By contrast, energy usage in the home generally follows a different pattern to that of photovoltaic production, with peak demand in the early morning and through the course of the evening. The advantage of 4-noks systems, which use Apps...

Increase self-consumption with “smart” energy management With the Elios4you Smart system and wireless accessories for the automatic control of household appliances and electrical loads, a proportion of energy usage can be moved with ease to the time of day when PV energy is being produced, with just a few simple settings on an App. With the 4-noks Elios4you system, users can: 99 99 99 99 99 99 use appliances (e.g. washing machine*, tumble dryer*) during daytime hours when there is energy available from the PV system exploit the heat pump* to best advantage, using it only when surplus energy...

Elios4you: guide to selection Elios4you is the energy manager of the photovoltaic system. Independently of the inverter, it measures both the energy produced by the system and the energy consumed by the user and traded with the grid — all in real time. Features common to all models: 9 measurement of power, energy produced and traded with the grid (sell/buy), and home consumption 9 built-in voltage-free relay contact programmable via App to switch loads on and off according to the level of energy available 9 inputs for management of system alerts 9 0-10V output for control of Power Reducer 9...

Maximizing self-consumption with hot water With the 4-noks Power Reducer control unit, the photovoltaic system can be used to produce hot water for sanitary and heating use, achieving a significant reduction in gas or other fuel bills. With Power Reducer, not even a drop of energy is wasted When water is heated using an electric element (such as in a water heater or a storage cylinder), it can happen that the supply of energy effectively needed to operate the heater at full power may not always be available. Thanks to Power Reducer technology, this is not a problem, since the device is able...

Power Reducer: guide to selection There are three models of Power Reducer available, to meet different installation and operating needs: two versions connectable to an Elios4you system, allowing full App-based control; and a stand-alone version, for photovoltaic systems without monitoring functionality. Features common to all models: 9 linear modulation of power drawn by the electric heating element 9 maximum load: 3.0 kW @ 230Vac 50Hz 9 Boost function: 100% activation of load, irrespective of how much power is available from PV energy production. This function can be used to force the...

Heat pump combined with photovoltaic energy Why “give away” clean energy cheaply when it can be self-consumed for air-conditioning and heating water, at no cost? All owners of a photovoltaic system who invest in a heat pump can use the energy provided by the solar panels permanently (and exclusively) to produce hot water for sanitary purposes, to heat the home and, in some cases, cool it in summer too... Saving money! Maximizes power usage during the hours when there is most sunlight Increases self-consumption during the winter months, thanks to power modulation Optimizes use of the heat...

Examples of system configuration for heat storage Production of hot water with electric heaters Examples of connection designed to optimize self-consumption in applications with water heater or storage systems using electric heating elements. Electric water heater with Power Reducer SA Electric water heater with Elios4you Smart and Power Reducer RC Connections Wireless Wired Main meter Water heater Connections: Wireless Wired Main meter Current measurement Water heater Production of hot water with heat pump Examples of connection for heat pump* provided with auxiliary control input and/or...

“Elios4you” Overview App The “Elios4you” App, core element of the Elios4you system, allows the user to view the operation of the system simply and clearly, and in real time. In addition, a quicker return on investment is achieved thanks to the facility of setting detailed system parameters and to the simple management of self-consumption accessories. A simple and intuitive graphic interface gives the user full control over the system and the possibility of ensuring that the energy it produces is managed virtuously. • App Store I r* Google Play Free App providing local and remote control (no...

With the “Elios4you” App, the user can: 9 control the production, usage and grid-connection of PV energy in real time 9 see how much benefit self-produced energy is delivering 9 manage the activation of electrical loads in self-consumption 9 view alarms indicating malfunction or failed production Built-in relay, Smart Plug RC, Smart Switch RC Activation and/or automatic shutoff can be programmed and controlled on the basis of: 9 thresholds of power (W) put into or purchased from the grid 9 delay in activation/shutoff (min) to avoid frequent and continuous changes of status 9 configuration...

Our customers’ choices Detached property with single phase photovoltaic system rated 4.5 kW Antonio: “With two electric panel heaters in the bathrooms and two in the bedrooms, I stay comfortable even in spring and autumn, without using the gas boiler”. Products Antonio bought: Product Code / Name Monitoring and selfconsumption device ZR-PLUG-EU-RC Wireless socket for programmed Smart Plug RC activation of panel heaters (4x) ZR-REP-E230-HA Radio Repeater (1x) Radio signal repeater with 230V power input Terraced house with single phase system rated 3.8 kW and heat pump Marco: “Warm in winter,...