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KWB-AC40

The KWB-AC40 is the versatile charging station for private, commercial, and semi-public applications. Whether in businesses, hotels, apartment buildings, or for extended use in private settings, this wallbox offers a comprehensive set of functions for flexible and convenient charging management. With OCPP 1.6, PV surplus charging, integrated load management, cluster operation, a MID-compliant energy meter, and an optional Plug & Charge function according to ISO 15118, the KWB-AC40 is ideally suited for modern charging infrastructures. Operation, configuration, and monitoring are further supported by the KATHREIN easyOperate app.

Where to Buy Information and addresses
WLAN, LAN and TCP/IP Wi-Fi, LAN,
TCP / IP
Backend-compatible via OCPP Backend capable
via OCPP
Automatic 1/3 phase switching Automatic
1-/3-phase switching
PV surplus loading PV
Surplus store
Single and cluster operation Single and
Cluster operation
Grid-friendly control Network-friendly
Controller
Integrated load management Integrated
load management
RFID access control RFID
access control
Modbus TCP Modbus
TCP

Key Features

  • WLAN, LAN, TCP/IP
  • PV surplus loading
  • Ideal for company cars thanks to MID counters
  • Durability with IP54 and IK10 rating
  • Integrated load management
  • Plug & Charge ready (ISO15118)
  • Prepared for bidirectional loading
  • Automatic 1- and 3-phase switching
  • Section 14a of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) – Grid-serving control
  • Single and cluster operation
  • Backend-compatible via OCPP
  • Comprehensive app control
  • Modbus TCP
  • Access control – RFID

Backend Compatibility

  • Last Mile Solutions
  • ladenetz.de (SmartLab)
  • chargeIQ
  • eCarUp
  • Monta
  • enium
  • reev
  • chargecloud
  • be.ENERGISED (ChargePoint)

Smart Meter Compatibility

  • Gossen (GMC)
  • Siemens
  • Carlo Gavazzi
  • Eastron
  • Sunspec protocol

General technical characteristics

charging power 11 kW or 22 kW
operating current 1 x 16 A | 3 x 16 A
1 x 32 A | 3 x 32 A
Operating Voltage 230 V (single-phase)
400 V (3-phase) (TN-S system)
overvoltage category III (IEC 60664-1)
Charging points 1
Charging mode Mode 3 (IEC 61851-1 – CP/PP)
DC residual current detection IΔn dc ≥ 6 mA
Temperature monitoring internal sensors
Plug & Charge Fully automatic charging without activation

Charging interface

Charging cable – Type 2 11 kW: 5 m or 7,5 m
22 kW: 5 m or 7,5 m
Charging socket – Type 2 11 kW or 22 kW

Hardware features

Redundant self-sufficiency Increased availability and operational reliability thanks to a redundant 3-phase power supply.
Automatic 1-/3-phase switching Adaptive power adjustment for low charging power
Integrated dual Ethernet switch Ethernet chaining for simplified network installation
Triple phase detection Detection of phase failures for increased operational reliability
Emergency release charging socket The charging socket is automatically and safely unlocked in the event of a power outage.
LED status display Display of charging modes and error states

Mechanical data

Permissible ambient temperature during operation -25 to +40 °C
IP protection class IP54K
shock resistance IC 10
Type of mounting Wall mounting using a mounting plate
Wallbox dimensions 300 x 440 x 159/139 mm

interface

LAN Ethernet switch 2 x RJ45 (100 Mbit)
WiFi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n, 2,4 and 5 GHz (MIMO)
RFID ISO 14443A, MIFARE Classic, 7-byte UID
USB 2 x Type A 2.0 (as required)
IO 2 x input, 1 x output (galvanically isolated)
RS485 Serial interface (as required)
  • Wallbox
  • Clamping piece including screws and washers
  • Wall mount / cable mount* incl. screws
  • Cable glands D12, D20, D32 / Cable ties*
  • Charging plug holder for variant with integrated charging cable
  • 2 RFID tags (red and white)
  • User Manual / Quick Installation Guide

* only for the version with permanently installed cable

Master and slave operation

  • Automated cluster configuration through self-organizing mesh functionality
  • Each wallbox in the cluster has a master function.
  • The legal text does not specify the technical implementation of the interface.
  • The control mechanism is determined by the network operator.
  • KWB supports various implementation options for wallboxes.

load management

  • static and dynamic (local)
  • via backend OCPP interface
  • via Modbus TCP

Integrated thermal management

  • increased operational safety

Photovoltaic surplus charging

  • via Modbus TCP with external smart meter

Suitable apps for the wallbox

KATHREIN wallboxes are complemented by practical apps for installation, operation, monitoring, and management. Further information can be found in the " Apps " section.

charging power Color Connection Article no.
11 kW White Charging cable 7,5 m 62007010
11 kW White charging socket 62000110
11 kW Anthracite Charging cable 7,5 m 62007011
11 kW Anthracite charging socket 62000111
22 kW White Charging cable 7,5 m 62007210
22 kW White charging socket 62000310
22 kW Anthracite Charging cable 7,5 m 62007211
22 kW Anthracite charging socket 62000311
Current software version 2.9.3 Published on March 17, 2026 Download software update_2_9_3.tar · 100,5 MB

Changes to this version

  • New event log
  • Fixed a bug in dynamic load management
  • Fixed a bug in single-phase charging
  • Improved handling of special characters in email reports
  • Password requirements for OCPP adjusted
  • General improvement in function and stability
View full changelog

Version 2.9.3 27.07.2026

  • New event log
  • Fixed a bug in dynamic load management
  • Fixed a bug in single-phase charging
  • Improved handling of special characters in email reports
  • Password requirements for OCPP adjusted
  • General improvement in function and stability

Version 2.8.4 17.03.2026

  • Fixes an issue with empty groups
  • New smart meter Janitza (BETA)
  • General improvement in function and stability

Version 2.8.2 06.02.2026

  • New easyBalance options: minimum charging current, charging current in case of failure
  • Controllability §14 via Mesh (Installer registration)
  • New smart meters: Sunny HomeManager, GoodWe (BETA), Sigenergy (BETA)
  • General improvement in function and stability

Version 2.8.0 01.12.2025

  • easyBalance, support for static and dynamic load management
  • RFID encryption for MIFARE DESFire EV tags
  • Country setting for Austria OVE-R37 (Installer registration)
  • New options for releasing the charge (start time, duration, etc.)
  • Modbus Server V1.5 (Authentication)
  • New smart meter: Huawei EMMA

Version 2.7.3 21.10.2025

  • Wallboxes can now be renamed again.
  • A bug in the mesh management has been fixed.
  • Errors in the Modbus documentation have been fixed.

Version 2.7.0 21.08.2025

  • Troubleshooting Email Reports
  • easyCharging not supported
  • easyBalance not supported

Version 2.6.0 30.07.25

  • Start/stop charging via easyOperate
  • Modbus Server V1.04
  • New smart meters: Shelly, Kostal
  • Voice output in case of error (hold RFID card forward)
  • CSV export with charging tariff
  • General improvement in function and stability

Version 2.5.2 07.07.25

  • easyCharging troubleshooting

Version 2.5.1 04.06.2025

  • Secondary OCPP interface
  • Efficiency optimization easyBalance
  • Support for Huawei/Sungrow inverters (Beta)
  • General improvement in function and stability

Version 2.4.1 29.04.2025

  • Email reports for charging processes
  • New RFID menu with search function
  • RFID function cards (PV switching, RFID card programming, charging socket locking)
  • New LED signaling for PV surplus
  • General improvement in function and stability
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