Setting up Companion
The manual describes the steps to set up Companion External Control on the SmartgridOne Controller.
When setting up this integration, permission is granted to Companion to control the necessary devices.
Supported Devices
| Device Type | Variants | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Inverters | All | ✅ |
| Storage Devices | ||
| EV Chargers | ❌ |
Supported Countries
| Country | Supported |
|---|---|
| Belgium | ✅ |
| Netherlands | ❌ |
Prerequisites
1. Add the batteries
Login to the commissioning interface and make sure the devices are added to the SmartgridOne Controller.
2. Check the grid power limits
In the settings, the grid power limits should be set correctly. Click Settings and check the highlighted setting in the image. If necessary, adjust the settings.
Add 'Companion - External Control'
In the next page, you have the option to include/exclude devices for remote control. Ensure to mark all checkboxes of devices you'd like to include.
Note
When using multiple batteries, they are aggregated into one (virtual) asset for Companion.
'Companion' is now set up on the SmartgridOne Controller.