Set up DEFA Power

Warning! DEFA Power has to be installed by a certified electrician. This guide is intended for installers only.

This guide helps electricians install, configure, test, and hand over a DEFA Power charging station.

Before You Start:

  • DEFA Power Setup App installed
  • Charger powered ON
  • Network details ready (Wi-Fi name + password if used)
  • Owner’s phone number
  • Charger ID (shown on charger screen)

The DEFA Power Setup app is the tool that installers use to complete a DEFA Power installation. The app is required to continue the guide described below. More information on how to download the app here.


Set up DEFA Power:

1

Pair with DEFA Power 

  1. Open DEFA Power Setup App
  2. Select Chargers nearby
  3. Choose the correct Charger ID
  4. Accept pairing request

Check Cogwheel icon visible on charger screen (Setup Mode)

If you can’t connect:

  • Switch fuse OFF → ON
  • Wait for cogwheel icon to appear
  • Stay close to the charger

Connecting in Iphone
Scan QR to setup

2

Connect Charger to Network

Choose ONE option:

Wi-Fi (most common)

  • Select network
  • Enter password
  • Wait for Online confirmation

Ethernet

  • Connect cable
  • Appears automatically in dashboard

Cellular

  • If you are connecting to Mobile Network, read more here.
  • Can be enabled later by owner

⚠️ Important
For local load balancing, all devices MUST be on the same network.

For more information see network requirements: Click here


3

Edit Charger Settings

  • Select charger
  • Tap “Edit” on Charger Settings to edit settings on charger

If DEFA Balancer is installed, follow this link.

Charge system setup

4

Select Power Grid Type

Choose:

  • TN grid
  • IT grid (e.g. Norway)


5

Select number of phases connected

  • Choose actual connected phases
  • Must match installation
  • Required for correct load balancing
DEFA Power Setup Charger-settings

6

Set Maximum Charging Current 

  • Set according to upstream installation limits
  • This becomes the charger’s maximum available current

DEFA Power Setup Charger-settings

7

Run Self-Test

The charger automatically verifies:

  • Configuration
  • Phase setup
  • Current limits

Success:

  • “Verified” message appears
  • Setup summary visible in app

If test fails, re-check electrical settings. 

Hand over installation

8

Complete Handover

  1. Tap Handover
  2. Select backend provider
  3. Tap Complete Setup

The charging station is now ready for use.

Hand over installation

Published: January 5th, 2026