If it’s v6.1.19, I’ve been running it since mid-January without any problems.
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I’m experiencing same issue with latest 6.1.19 Pulsar Plus.
The car is reporting of charge with full 11kW and it matches to house energy meter perfectly.
However, the app is reporting only 7.3kW so definitely thinking of one phase missing… my guess would be a bug in the Wallbox firmware?
Not a big issue, but I’m afraid this could have an impact to the Wallbox load balancing with powerboost. e.g. Wallbox might think it’s not using anything from the one phase. If other appliances then loads that specific phase even more it might not detect it and burn the fuse. Hopefully I’m wrong and let’s hope for a firmware upgrade soon that fixes this issue.
edit: doing hard reset on the Wallbox (power off-on on all phases) seemed to solve the issue for now at least, but I still there’s definitely something wrong with the Wallbox firmware even without rooting.
I’m using the original @hesselonline Wallbox integration to control the charging process. I have scheduled charge, state of charge limit, excess solar absorption, mains overvoltage protection and mains undervoltage protection all working in concert without issue. So for now do I not see a reason to go the way of rooting my Wallbox.
I did just noticed that the Wallbox API throws an error in the log when you switch on the ‘pause/resume’ when already on, or when you switch off when already paused. That was with every 12 seconds loop when charging for me. Did not have any effect on the functionality. I added a test in the automation, and it is resolved. Just FYI for others running automations on the Wallbox API.
PS
I take it it is too late separate this thread for the messages about two very different Wallbox integration approaches here?
I like your interface a lot, but more so Im interested in your automation arranging over/under voltage protection. Imagine the reasoning is to prevent your inverter from switching off in case of too much solar?
The overvoltage protection is to prevent the solar inverter from shutting down indeed. It works well, went from a dozen or so shutdown events on a sunny day to zero.
The situation in the neighborhood has become pretty dramatic over the last year or so, with many new solar installations and many new EVs. The mains voltage varies between 186 and 252 V.
The EVSE charger logic has become quite elaborate, I will make a write-up, probably best in a separate thread.
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I have started a thread to describe the whole EVSE automation:
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1869415/Electric-car-warning-as-hackers-could-attack-National-Grid - how long before they realise the Pulsar Plus isn’t secure?
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Wallbox have just released new firmware which fixes the power reporting errors with 3-phase chargers…
The Pulsar Plus has already been pulled.
- Pulsar Plus and Quasar are no longer compliant with the regulation so it is currently not available for sale.
- Copper SB: The production of Copper SB will end in the first half of 2024. Copper SB sales with an enforcement undertaking will be compliant with UK Smart Charging Regulations until 30th of June 2024. To assist you in planning ahead, we would recommend contacting your sales representative or our customer service team.
It’s also worth noting that Pulsar Max and Pulsar Pro are compliant with the new regulations and are available for sale. Find out more, here.
https://blog.wallbox.com/en/new-uk-smart-charge-points-regulations-everything-you-need-to-know/
That’s specifically the UK market but it’s interesting they don’t live up to regulations. They have scheduling and random start delay so do they not live up to 3? 
Finally… PSA: Wallbox decided to break offline upgrades (via Bluetooth) for rooted chargers in the v6 firmware. If someone needs them it’s fixable though
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My Wallbox app does not recognize this new version. It suggests the 6.1.19 version to me but I don’t want that since the last time I installed it, it broke the energy measurement… Or do I have to first upgrade to 6.1.19 and after that, the new version will be displayed? Any idea?
Finally, did someone upgrade to 6.4.14 that has a rooted wallbox pulsar plus? Any issues?
My Wallbox app isn’t yet offering the new version either, but still saying v6.1.19 is up to date. I expect it’s only a matter of time until the later version is offered, so you probably need to wait a bit longer.
If you’re feeling very experimental you can change /etc/apt/sources.list to
deb http://pulsar-repo.wall-box.com/6.4.14 morty main
followed by apt-get update && apt-get upgrade. Warning: completely untested.
Question for this group. I rooted my wallbox, whilst this initially seemed to solve connection issues the issues resurfaced.
WiFi continues to be very unstable. I tried a number of things:
- link the wallbox to one specific access point to avoid roaming
- tried both mixed (2.4/5ghz) SSID as well as pure 2.4ghz SSID
Most of the time the issue can be resolved by restarting the WiFi connection through the wall box app (BT connection works) but sometimes only a hard reboot works.
I suspect the issue could be hardware related but perhaps I overlooked something. Approaching the end of my warranty period so would be grateful for any advice/recommendations.
Have you tried static ip yet?
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I had very similar problems with WiFi comms stability, even after putting an extra access point in my garage ceiling, just 2 or 3 metres from the Wallbox. Here is how I solved the problem…
Changing the Access Point Channel Number was the parameter which made the most difference for me. For some reason, my Wallbox doesn’t like Channel 1, which was where I had it before. Channel 13 works well for me, with 20MHz bandwidth and 2.4GHz B/G/N mode.
I’m using a MicroTik router board and the Tx/Rx CCQ (signal quality) has gone from between 10% and 20% to 99% - a massive difference!
Previously, it was disconnecting every minute, almost exactly on the dot every time, as though a comms watchdog was being triggered. Now, it will run for weeks on end without any disconnections.
Maybe a different WiFi channel number will work best for you. Try experimenting and see what you find.
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Hi,
I had to disable “Fast Roaming” to maintain a stable connection on my Dlink Deco’s
/Rien
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I can confirm fast roaming has to be disabled.
Back in September 2023 I’ve asked Wallbox to help me with wifi issues and they responded by saying fast roaming must be disabled for the 2,4GHz bandwidth.
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