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Connect and configure KEBA KeContact P30 EV charger with Reduxi controller via Modbus TCP IP (LAN)

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1. Preconditions

  • KEBA KeContact P30 is mechanically and electrically installed
  • Charger is powered ON
  • Ethernet cable is available
  • Laptop or controller with Ethernet interface is available
  • User has permission to access charger configuration

Aditional documentation: 
Installation and Configuration Manual — KEBA KeContact P30 x-series :: FENECON Dokumente
 https://www.keba.com/en/emobility/service-support/downloads/Downloads.
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2. Ethernet Physical Connection

  1. Locate the Ethernet (RJ‑45) port inside the charger.
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable:
    • to a network switch, or
    • directly to the controller, or
    • directly to a service laptop.
  3. Ensure link LEDs are active after power‑up.
     

3. Accessing the Charger Configuration

3.1 Network access method

The KEBA P30 does not have a display. All configuration is done via the integrated web interface (Web UI).

To access the Web UI, the IP address of the charger must be known.

3.2 Initial IP access (DHCP)

  1. Set the DIP switch for DHCP to ON (factory default).
  2. Power on the charger.
  3. The charger requests an IP address from the network DHCP server.
  4. Identify the assigned IP address using one of the following methods:
    • Router DHCP lease list
    • Network scan tool
    • KEBA service tool (if available)

3.3 Web UI login

  1. Open a web browser.

  2. Enter the charger IP address:

    http://<charger-ip-address>
  3. Log in with administrator credentials.

Note: 

For KEBA KeContact P30 chargers, the administrator (or service) password is provided by KEBA and is usually found in one of the following places:

  • On the device label inside the charger
  • On the commissioning sheet delivered with the charger
  • On the KEBA delivery documentation

4. Ethernet IP Configuration

4.1 Open network settings

  1. In the Web UI, navigate to: Network → Ethernet
  2. The current IP configuration is displayed.

WebUI Example: 

4.2 Static IP configuration

If a fixed IP address is required:

  1. Select IP configuration mode: Static
  2. Enter the following parameters:
    • IP address
      Example: 192.168.1.50
    • Subnet mask
      Example: 255.255.255.0
    • Default gateway (if required)
  3. Save settings.
  4. Restart the charger.
  5. Access the Web UI using the new IP address.

5. Enabling TCP/IP Communication

5.1 Communication settings

  1. In the Web UI, navigate to: Communication settings
  2. Enable the required TCP/IP communication interface:
    • Modbus TCP (if the controller communicates via Modbus)
  3. Disable unused communication interfaces.
  4. Save settings.
  5. Restart the charger.

6. Adding new device to Reduxi controller

To add a new device or to edit an existing one, follow the steps below.

6.1 Login/Add a New Device

  1. Log in to the Reduxi Configurator application and press the “Add device” button.
  2. Select the device you want to add under Basic settings.

6.2 Basic Device Parameters

In the first step, configure the basic parameters of the device:

  • Device type: Choose device type 
  • Type: Choose type
  • Name: Enter the desired device name

6.3 Communication Settings

Fill in the communication parameters for the new device that you are adding to Reduxi than press Test communication. If you get a response press Save.

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