Protection against unauthorized access These access protection options are available
Conclusion The e-mobilio store offers a top selection of wallboxes with access protection

Protection against unauthorized access These access protection options are available

Wallboxes with access protection

Wallbox access protection

If you don't want unauthorized persons to use your charging station, you should opt for a wallbox with access protection. We explain what is important and what the differences are!

A wallbox at your own parking space is not always as private as you would like it to be. Especially with a free-standing parking space or a carport, the wallbox is usually visible from the street and many people also have access to the device in a large underground garage. This makes it easy for others to be tempted to briefly plug in their own electric car at an unobserved moment. If you don't want to tempt such "electricity thieves", you should look out for access protection when buying a wallbox. This feature comes in many forms: RFID card or RFID chip, PIN, app or as a good old-fashioned lock. Each form has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of handling. In principle, however, all these variants have the same goal, namely that only those in possession of a key can use the wallbox. Another positive side effect can be that the access protection allows the charging process of the electric car to be assigned to a specific user, which could be relevant for the creation of invoices or an analysis of user behavior, for example. In the following, we present two wallboxes that have access protection and use the examples to show the advantages of each variant:

Protect wallbox from unauthorized access

myenergi zappi V2 with PIN

Thanks to its high IP protection rating (IP65), the zappi is particularly well protected against the weather and is therefore an excellent choice for a free-standing parking space or a carport. The wallbox also meets all the requirements for the direct use of solar energy to charge the electric car - for example using solar cells on the carport roof. To ensure that only those who are entitled to use 100% environmentally friendly green electricity can benefit from it, the zappi has PIN access protection. This can be entered via the screen. This means that only those who know the correct number combination can start the charging process. This has the following advantages:

No tools such as RFID cards or keys required
No problems such as losing keys
unlimited number of users (PIN can be passed on)

Kathrein KWB-AC40 with app

The Kathrein KW B-AC40 defies weather conditions thanks to its high level of weather protection (IP54). The charging station is also optionally available without a cable, which reduces the risk of damage to the wallbox, e.g. from children or animals playing, especially in semi-public areas. Kathrein has opted for an app for access protection. This has the following advantages:

Intuitive and simple control of the charging process
No tools such as RFID card or key required
Updates are easily possible

Conclusion

The e-mobilio store offers a wide range of charging solutions that are ideal for charging an electric car outdoors. These have the necessary IP protection rating for outdoor use under various environmental conditions. The devices offer excellent protection against water and dirt. They are also perfect for an open parking space: thanks to access protection, you are well armed against electricity thieves. It is also possible to mount the wallbox on a stand or a pedestal.

Topics: Wallbox

Wallboxes with access protection

Protect wallbox from unauthorized access

myenergi zappi V2 with PIN

Kathrein KWB-AC40 with app

Conclusion

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