Thunderstruck EVCC 2.4 Quick Start Manual

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EVCC 2.4 Quick-Start Guide
The Electric Vehicle Charger Controller (EVCC) integrates charger CANBUS control, J1772 Level 2
charging, and BMS head end functions. Charge parameters are configured, saved in nonvolatile memory, and
used when charging to control a CAN enabled charger. The EVCC connects to analog "cell loop" Battery
Management Systems (BMSs) as well as CAN enabled BMSs.
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– EVCC System Diagram

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The EVCC is configured using a simple serial interface. This interface is used for configuration and
debugging, but is not required for normal operation. Diagnostic commands are supported to verify proper
wiring, to trace CANBUS messages, and to retrieve charging history.
The EVCC supports the SAE J1772 standard. J1772 defines the physical connector and protocols used
between the charging station (known as the "Electric Vehicle Service Equipment"), and the Electric Vehicle.
The J1772 Proximity signal is used to determine if the charger plug is present. The J1772 Pilot signal is used
to start and stop charging (by enabling and disabling the contactor in the EVSE). The J1772 Pilot duty cycle

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  • Page 1 EVCC 2.4 Quick-Start Guide The Electric Vehicle Charger Controller (EVCC) integrates charger CANBUS control, J1772 Level 2 charging, and BMS head end functions. Charge parameters are configured, saved in nonvolatile memory, and used when charging to control a CAN enabled charger. The EVCC connects to analog “cell loop” Battery Management Systems (BMSs) as well as CAN enabled BMSs.
  • Page 2 The EVCC supports several CAN enabled chargers, including the Thunderstruck TSM2500 charger. Charge voltage, charge current and overall charge time are controlled completely by the EVCC over the CAN interface to the charger.
  • Page 3 The figure below shows the EVCC pinout. Ext_Ind Loop1 12V_Sw CANH Ignition Pilot Loop2 CANL P_Select Proximity PackFault OKToDrive reserved Figure – EVCC Pinout Bringup Checklist and Troubleshooting Hints EV Installation 1) Connect 12V, GND, Ignition 2) Connect Proximity, Pilot, GND 3) Connect P_Select to a selector switch (and resistor array), if used Verify Analog Inputs 1) Type “measure”...

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