Installation Overview: Powershare Gateway with Universal Wall Connector

Powershare Gateway

Powershare Gateway is an enclosure that is installed between the incoming utility feed and the loads that are backed up by the Powershare system. Powershare Gateway includes an islanding contactor to disconnect the home from the utility grid during an outage, as well as metering functionality.

When the Powershare Gateway is used as service entrance equipment, installers must remove the factory-installed supply lugs, and install a main breaker in place of the supply lugs.

Universal Wall Connector

The Universal Wall Connector is the bidirectional EV charging equipment that connects to the home's electrical system with a two-pole breaker, rated up to 60 A. For ease of installation, this breaker should be installed in the internal panelboard located within Powershare Gateway.

In addition to the branch circuit conductors, a four-conductor low-voltage communication cable is run between the Powershare Gateway and the Wall Connector.

Backup Switch (Optional)

The Backup Switch can be used as an alternative to the islanding contactor within Powershare Gateway to avoid load relocation when the customer home has a combination utility meter / main panel enclosure.

In this scenario, with the islanding contactor installed directly behind the utility meter, all loads in the main panel will be backed up during an outage.

System Commissioning

After the installation is complete and equipment is powered on for the first time, the system must be configured for use with the Tesla One mobile app. This application can be downloaded from all app stores, or by visiting tesla.com/teslaone.

Once commissioning is completed, customers will have visibility and control of their system in the Tesla mobile app.