Siemens VersiCharge AC User Manual

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CONFIGURATION TOOL USER MANUAL VERSION 1.1.4
VersiCharge
AC
Electric vehicle charging station
usa.siemens.com/versicharge

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  • Page 1 CONFIGURATION TOOL USER MANUAL VERSION 1.1.4 VersiCharge ™ Electric vehicle charging station usa.siemens.com/versicharge...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Index Introduction to VersiCharge Chargers Register in VersiCloud Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.1 Register the Charger 3.2 Connect the Charger 3.3 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode 3.4 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode 3.5 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode –...
  • Page 3 User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool Figures Figure 1. Welcome Screen Figure 2. Supported Models Figure 3. Before You Begin Figure 4. Charger Registration Details Figure 5. Connect to VersiCharge Charger Figure 6. Refresh Endpoints Figure 7. Charger Connection Complete Figure 8.
  • Page 4: Introduction To Versicharge Chargers

    To view the Configurator’s user manual and get help, click on the Help icon. To install the configuration tool, please refer to configuration tool installation manual which can be found at usa.siemens.com/versicharge and siemens.com/versicharge. 2. Register in VersiCloud Before commissioning chargers, create an account in VersiCloud.
  • Page 5: Commission The Versicharge Chargers

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool 3. Commission the VersiCharge Chargers VersiCharge chargers can be commissioned over a network. Charger connection options are as follows: • Wi-Fi • Ethernet • Cellular Commission the VersiCharge charger by completing the following tasks: •...
  • Page 6: Figure 3. Before You Begin

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Click Get Started. The Before you begin screen appears: Figure 3. Before You Begin Choose how to configure the charger. • Select I have an Internet connection, and the VersiCharge Configurator verifies the configuration in VersiCloud after you complete the configuration.
  • Page 7: Connect The Charger

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool Click Next to continue the configuration. 3.2 Connect the Charger The status of the charger can be monitored by the color of the LED notifications shown on the charger display. The different LED notification types are listed in the table below: Description of Sequence LED Color Power up...
  • Page 8: Figure 6. Refresh Endpoints

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Click Refresh if the endpoint is not visible. Figure 6. Refresh Endpoints When the charger connection is successful, the Choose the mode of Internet Connection page appears along with the serial number and catalog number of the charger: Figure 7.
  • Page 9: Configure The Charger In Wi-Fi Mode

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool In the Configuration pane, click Internet Setup and select how to connect to the Internet, from the following options. • Wi-Fi • Ethernet • Cellular Figure 8. Connect to the Internet 3.3 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Perform the following procedure to set up internet in Wi-Fi.
  • Page 10: Figure 10. Select Wi-Fi Network

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Click Refresh to refresh the list of Wi-Fi networks. Select the Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet. Figure 10. Select Wi-Fi Network Enter the password and click Save. If the Wi-Fi is not listed, click Manual Configuration to configure/commission the Wi-Fi. Enter the SSID and hotspot password to manually configure/commission the Wi-Fi configuration.
  • Page 11: Figure 12. Configuration Sent To Device Successfully

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool Select RFID Authorization from the configuration pane to set the authentication preference. For more information, see 3.6 Enable or Disable RFID Authorization. Click Send Configuration to send the configuration to the charger. For more information, see 3.7 Commission the Charger.
  • Page 12: Configure The Charger In Ethernet Mode

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual 3.4 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the charger. Perform the following procedure to set up internet in Ethernet. NOTE: Make sure LAN cable is connected to the charger. To configure the charger in the Ethernet mode: Register the charger.
  • Page 13: Figure 15. Ethernet Properties - Manual Dns Server Settings

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool • Click on the Use the following DNS Server IP address radio button to manually enter the DNS server address. Figure 15. Ethernet Properties – Manual DNS Server settings Enable Share internet with other chargers and set the authentication information if you wish to share the internet connection of this charger with other chargers.
  • Page 14: Configure The Charger In Cellular Mode

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual 3.5 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode – only available for parent units Ensure that the SIM card is in the charger before beginning charger configuration. NOTE: This mode is only available for UL and IEC parent units. To connect the charger in cellular mode:: Register the charger.
  • Page 15: Figure 18. Cellular Mode Configuration

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool Enter the following details in the Cellular Mode Configuration screen: • Modem Dial String • APN • Authentication Information The authentication information is not mandatory if the cellular connection automatically connects to the internet. Figure 18.
  • Page 16: Enable Or Disable Rfid Authorization

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Click Send Configuration to send the configuration information to charger. For more information, see 3.7 Commission the Charger. Click Save Configuration to save the current configuration onto your computer’s local drive. For more information, see 3.8 Save Charger Configuration.
  • Page 17: Commission The Charger

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool • Select Disabled to disable RFID authentication and click Save Configuration. Figure 21. Disable RFID Authorization 3.7 Commission the Charger To commission the charger, perform the following procedure: Register the charger. For more information, see 3.1 Register the Charger.
  • Page 18: Figure 23. Notification Screen

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual The verification procedure changes based on your selection of the verification method. • If Verify Now was selected as the verification method, the Notification screen displays the estimated remaining time to get the registration notification from VersiCloud. For more information, see 3.1 Register the Charger.
  • Page 19: Figure 25. Configuration Cannot Be Verified

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool The Configuration cannot be verified screen appears when the configuration is not verified: Figure 25. Configuration Cannot Be Verified • Click Try Again to retry sending the configuration to the charger. • Click Select Different Charger to choose a different charger to configure. •...
  • Page 20: Figure 27. Send Loaded Configuration

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual NOTE: To reuse a saved configuration to configure another charger, select the Use previous configuration checkbox. You will be able to load a configuration file from your local file system. Figure 27. Send Loaded Configuration After the configuration is complete, log in to VersiCloud and verify that the charger registration is successful, and that the charger has been registered to your account.
  • Page 21: Save Charger Configuration

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool 3.8 Save Charger Configuration After the charger is commissioned, click Save Charger Configuration on the Configuration sent to device successfully screen. Figure 28. Save Charger Configuration Enter the new password in the Create Password and Confirm Password fields. Figure 29.
  • Page 22: Figure 30. Choose Storage Location

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Click Create, choose a drive location or folder to save the configuration file and click Save. Figure 30. Choose Storage Location Click Ok on the confirmation message window. Figure 31. Configuration Saved Successfully...
  • Page 23: Load Configuration

    User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool 3.9 Load Configuration On the Configuration pane, click Load Configuration. The file explorer window opens to show the locally stored files on the computer. Figure 32. Load Configuration Select the saved configuration file and click Open. Figure 33.
  • Page 24: Figure 34. View Loaded Configuration

    VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool User Manual Enter the password and click Load Configuration. The uploaded configuration file appears on the side navigation bar after a successful upload. Figure 34. View Loaded Configuration...
  • Page 25 User Manual VersiCharge™ AC Configuration Tool Notes:...
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  • Page 28 This document contains a general description of available technical options only, and its effectiveness will be subject to specific variables Siemens Industry, Inc. including field conditions and project parameters. Siemens does not 3617 Parkway Ln. make representations, warranties, or assurances as to the accuracy or Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 completeness of the content contained herein.

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