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TECHNICAL DATA AND START-UP NLG513 NLG513 Translation of the original German operating instructions BRUSA Elektronik AG Neudorf 14 CH-9466 Sennwald +41 81 758 19 00 www.brusa.biz info@brusa.biz...
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The content of this document may not be passed on to third parties without the written authorisation of the company BRUSA Elektronik AG - not even in extracts. Any technical information, drawings and photos used are copyrighted and failure to respect this constitutes a punishable offence!
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ALIDITY This manual is valid only for the following devices: NLG513-U1-01A (water-cooled version) NLG513-U1-02A (air-cooled version) Decoding of the device designation is as follows: Technical data and start-up NLG5 charger...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..........................7 List of Abbreviations ......................7 Safety and Warning Instructions..................8 Symbols and their meaning ......................8 Safety instructions and danger levels ..................9 Generally applicable safety measures ..................10 Safety Installations / Power Limitations ..................13 3.4.1 Control Pilot (CP) ......................
Foreword Dear customer! With the BRUSA NLG5 charger you have obtained a very capable and versatile product. As this is a power electronics product with dangerous voltages and currents, specialist knowledge is required for dealing with it as well as operating it!
Safety and Warning Instructions In this chapter you will find safety instructions which apply to this device. These refer to assembly, start-up and running operation in the vehicle. Always read and observe these instructions in order to protect people's safety and lives and to avoid damage to the device! Symbols and their meaning Throughout this manual, several symbols are used.
Safety instructions and danger levels DANGER This instruction warns against serious, irreversible risks of injury and in some cases death! Avoid these dangers by observing these instructions! WARNING This instruction warns against serious, irreversible risks of injury! Avoid these dangers by observing these instructions! CAUTION This instruction warns against serious, irreversible risks of injury! Avoid these dangers by observing these instructions!
Generally applicable safety measures The following safety measures have been developed based on the knowledge of the manufacturer. They are not complete, they can be supplemented by local and/or country-specific safety instructions and guidelines for accident prevention! The system integrator and/or distributor of the device must therefore supplement the present general safety instructions by country-specific and local guidelines.
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You must make sure that the voltage ranges of the device and the HV battery are identical! Only use compatible and high-quality cabling! For this we recommend our specially configured original BRUSA mains and charging cables. INSTRUCTION Damage to the Charger: ...
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3.3.4 Safety Instructions for Electrical Systems DANGER High voltage! Danger to life! Under no circumstances should you touch the HV wires or HV connections without ensuring that there is no voltage beforehand! The device may only be connected by a qualified electrician! ...
Safety Installations / Power Limitations 3.4.1 Control Pilot (CP) The control pilot is a safety installation which also increases the reliability of the charging process of an electric vehicle. It is absolutely necessary if the supply-side charging current exceeds 16 A. The CP signal is fed to the charger from the charging station via an additional contact in the mains plug and thereby transmits the maximum permitted current carrying capacity of the mains socket.
Scope of the Entire Documentation INFORMATION In order to successfully commission the charger, you need this manual and the software manual, and possibly further software. BRUSA will be happy to provide this so-called (documentation-) “customer package” by download links. Scope of Delivery...
Optional Scope of Delivery INFORMATION These accessories can be obtained optionally from BRUSA Elektronik AG. MEANING TYPE ILLUSTRATION 1. 23-pole control plug set, includes: MPAA208 1 piece AMPSEAL 770680-1 control plug for wire diameter of 0.5 mm 23 pieces AMPSEAL 770854-1 crimp terminals...
This manual has been produced under application and consideration of the EC guidelines, national laws and harmonised standards (EN) valid at the time of production relevant to the product NLG5 charger . Contact Information of the Manufacturer BRUSA Elektronik AG Neudorf 14 9466 Sennwald...
Use and Limits of the Product Proper Use The BRUSA NLG5 charger has been designed for the following uses. In the case of planned operations in other areas, please contact the company BRUSA Elektronik AG beforehand at the manufacturer address as given in chapter 4.6.
About This Device Technical Data NLG5 NLG5 AC INPUT UNIT AIR-COOLED WATER-COOLED Min. input voltage Max. input voltage Min. input frequency Max. input frequency Max. input current Max. input power (at input current = 16 A) 3.680 3.680 Power factor >...
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BASIC MECHANICAL DATA NLG5 NLG5 UNIT AIR-COOLED WATER-COOLED Weight IP protection IP54 IP65 Height Width Length (without modular plug) without coolant SAFETY AND PROTECTION FUNCTIONS NLG5 NLG5 UNIT AIR-COOLED WATER-COOLED Insulation testing (AC input / DC output) Power inlet over-voltage protection Short-circuit protection Open output protection Internal over-temperature protection...
Warning signs are installed on the device to warn the operator of possible dangers. Should one of these warning signs be missing or become illegible due to wear and tear, it must be renewed immediately! To get an original label, please contact BRUSA support at the manufacturer address given in chapter Technical data...
Technical Properties Covers a large battery voltage range (200 - 520 V Scalable charging power of 3.3 kW – 20 kW (through linkage of several NLG5) Isolation between mains and HV battery by integrated HF transformer Compact and lightweight construction ...
Overview of the Main Structural Components (Water-cooled NLG5) Cooling water inlet (Ø 15,2 mm) Cooling water outlet (Ø 15,2 mm) HV battery socket plug (output) Mains socket plug (input) Type plate Earth connection Pressure equalisation membrane Control plug Technical data and start-up NLG5 charger...
Overview of the Main Structural Components (Air-cooled NLG5) HV battery socket plug (output) Mains socket plug (input) Type plate Earth connection Control plug Pressure equalisation membrane Fan module 1 Fan module 2 Technical data and start-up NLG5 charger...
Mechanical Connections 6.7.1 Cooling System INSTRUCTION Make sure that no air pockets are available in the cooling system! The vent can also be done by pressure- or vacuum-filling. Please note the maximum allowable system pressure! Air pockets in the cooling system can lead to overheating of the device! Cooling water inlet connection (external Ø...
Electrical Connections INFORMATION The electrical connections are the same for all model versions in terms of position and pin assignment. 23-pole control plug Modular plug output See chapter 6.8.4 Pin Assignment Control Plug See chapter 6.8.3 Pin Assignment Modular Plug (Device-side) Output (Device-side) Modular plug input...
6.8.1 Grounding Screw WARNING Sparking! Fire hazard! Ensure that the earth connection is connected correctly! A loose ground circuit can lead to sparking and subsequent fires! INFORMATION The grounding screw (1) must be connected with the ground of the vehicle. ...
6.8.4.1 Pin 1 GND INFORMATION If NLG5 control signals are connected with other vehicle components, then the connection to the vehicle's earth must take place at this pin. Internal wiring Pin 1 GND housing Direct earth connection of the charger's control electronics. 6.8.4.2 Pin 2 AUX INFORMATION...
6.8.4.3 Pin 3 PON INFORMATION This pin is to be viewed as the main switch input. As soon as the input level is within the range of +5 V…32 V and the power cord is connected, the charging process will be activated in the Automatic mode.
6.8.4.5 Pin 5 DO2, Pin 6 DO3, Pin 7 DO4 INFORMATION These pins can be programmed by the customer and can be used for different purposes (e.g. driving of external LEDs for displaying the state of charge). Internal wiring Pin 5 – 7 DO2, DO3, 200Ω...
6.8.4.7 Pin 9 CNL, Pin 10 CNH Internal wiring Isolated CAN- Pin 10 Transceiver 2x51uH 2x47p Pin 9 ±33V 20nF The CAN interface has the following features / possibilities: CAN 2.0 B, 500 kHz (default) - parameters can be set (125 / 250 / 500 / 1000 kBit/s). ...
ChargeStar software, charging profiles can be programmed or CAN parameters can be adapted. See chapter 8.2 ChargeStar The firmware for the microprocessor can be downloaded via this interface (provided by BRUSA). Pin 13 PRO must be high for this.
6.8.4.10 Pin 16 IL1, Pin 17 IL2 In order to be able to ensure a passive HV - DC-side interlock functionality, two interlock contacts are provided. The interlock circuit does not have to be wired up for the charger to function. In order to ensure safety we recommend that you activate this in all circumstances! Block circuit diagram of the interlock circuit: Technical data...
6.8.4.11 Pin 18 DI3, Pin 19 DI4 Internal wiring Pin 18 DI3 Pin 19 DI4 3,3V 1,3V Schmitt Trigger The following functions are carried out via the digital inputs: The charging profile can be governed via these inputs. The transition into the next charging stage can be activated by the input level (high / low or 0 / 1).
6.8.4.13 Pin 21 TS2, Pin 22 TS3 Internal wiring Pin 21 TS2 Pin 22 TS3 Analog Multi- plexer At the pins 21 TS2 and 22 TS3, the included temperature sensors (NTC with 33 kΩ at 25°C) can be connected. The temperature of the HV battery can be monitored and analysed with these temperature sensors.
Dimensions and Installation Information For the installation of the charger, the following points must be strictly adhered to: Despite the IP protection provided, the charger should be installed in a dry location, protected from splashing water. The air-cooled version must be installed so that a constant fresh air supply is guaranteed. This has a direct influence on the power of the device (derating).
6.12 Regulation and Control System The following graph gives an overview of the way the different derating and shut-down installations of the charger work and how they are related. Green = Signal Yellow = Configuration Orange = Power reduction ...
6.13 Modes of Operation 6.13.1 Mode A (Automatic) In this mode, the charger charges the battery in conformity with a programmed charging profile. A charging profile consists in turn of several charging stages in which each charging follows its own I / U profile. The I / U profile in stage 1 is determined using the current level I and the voltage level U .
The transition into stage 2 can take place as early as phase I or U due to one or more conditions. In stage 2 the voltage level U is usually larger and the current level I is usually smaller than in stage 1. This stage is referred to as Equalisation Charge.
6.14 Power Limitations In order to permanently protect the NLG5 from overload damages, the charging power is automatically limited through different power limitations. Here checks are constantly made to see whether all operational values are within the permitted range. The charging power is thereby permanently reduced to the level which is permitted under consideration of the current power limitations.
6.14.2 Max. Mains Power The charger constantly monitors the applied charging power and limits this to 3680 W. In a 230 V mains supply, this corresponds to a primary current of 16 A. During this, the maximum permitted mains connection current is ignored and the power limiters Power Indicator and Control Pilot are not considered.
6.14.7 Power Indicator To limit the mains current manually, a potentiometer or a resistor can be connected between pins 23 and 8 of the control plug. The dependence of the maximum mains current In on the resistor R is as follows: if R >...
Visually check the packing material and the charger itself in particular for damages before installation. Each charger undergoes a strict quality and function test at BRUSA before distribution. However, we have no control over transportation routes which can sometimes take a long time and the shipping of our products.
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Close the locking clip (2). INSTRUCTION Pay attention to the cable colours when connecting the battery cable to the HV battery! Battery + = brown (when using the BRUSA KB51A battery cable) Battery = blue (when using the BRUSA KB51A battery cable) Incorrect polarity can lead to damages to the charger! 11.
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 12. Connect the mains cable (modular plug input) (1) with the charger. Close the locking clip (2). 13. Connect the charging cable to the charging socket of the vehicle. Technical data and start-up NLG5 charger...
Configuring the Charger / Assigning Charging Profiles INFORMATION The provided ChargeStar software functions using the following operating systems with 32 processors: Win2000 Win XP Win Vista PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 1. Ensure that all mechanical and electrical connections are connected with the charger.
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 9. In the Connection menu, press Connect with NLG (1). The connection to the charger is being established. When the connection is active, the report Connected with device will appear field (2). Check the cable connections in case the connection cannot be established and repeat the procedure.
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 14. Disconnect the cable connection between the PC and the charger. INFORMATION The charger is now configured and can be completely installed. For this perform the procedure steps in chapter 7.1 Installing and Connecting the Charger. For further information on the adjustment parameters or the programming of charging profiles, read the following chapters.
Pre-charging Voltage INFORMATION The following operating principle applies to the BRUSA battery type EVB1: To avoid sparks when switching on, the connected loads are pre-charged with a 50 ohm PTC. For this process, three independent voltage measurements are used.
Handling and Operation HyperTerminal 8.1.1 Retrieving / Monitoring Operating Data from the Charger INFORMATION To retrieve the operational data of the charger, you will need a terminal or a terminal programme. In the terminal, data which is transmitted from the charger via the serial interface (RS232) can be represented in text form.
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 4. Set the connection COM1 in the field (1). Then press the Configure button (2). The dialogue box COM1 Properties is opened. 5. Set the limits as follows: (1) 19200 (2) 8 (3) None (4) 1 (5) Xon / Xoff Close the dialogue box by clicking the OK button (6).
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 10. Now in the text field, the operational values of the NLG5 are displayed (Main Characteristics menu). INFORMATION To retrieve current error and warning messages, press the E button on your keypad (Errors & Warnings menu).
Loading Charging Profiles from the Database INFORMATION With the ChargeStar software, charging profiles configured by BRUSA are supplied which can be used as examples. These can be changed at any time. There is also the possibility of creating your own charging profiles. You can find details on this in chapter 8.2.2 Programming New Charging...
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 4. To transfer the charging profile to the charger, press Send to NLG in the Profiles menu. The charging profile is transferred to the NLG. INFORMATION The charger must be restarted to adopt / activate the charging profile. After the reset, the charging profile is automatically active.
The programming of a charging profile should only be carried out by experienced specialist personnel! Incorrectly defined parameters will lead to the malfunctioning of the charger and the connected HV battery! So in case of any questions or confusion, contact BRUSA Support at the manufacturer address given in chapter...
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 4. Enter the required values in the field (1). See chapter 8.2.7.2 Shut-Down Parameters 5. Configure your charging profile in the field (1). See chapter 8.2.7.3 Parameters for Charging Profiles 6. To save the charging profile, press Save file (1) in the Profiles menu.
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 7. To transfer the charging profile to the charger, press Send to NLG in the Profiles menu. The charging profile is transferred to the NLG. INFORMATION The charger must be restarted to adopt / activate the charging profile. After the reset, the charging profile is automatically active.
8.2.3 Retrieving Current Charging Profile from the Charger INFORMATION In order to determine which charging profile is currently installed on the charger, this can be called up at any time via ChargeStar. PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 1. If you have not yet done so, start the ChargeStar software.
8.2.4 Retrieving the Battery Properties of the Charging Profile INFORMATION Battery properties can be applied while programming a new charging profile and can be saved with the charging profile. Here, the battery types which can or may be charged with this charging profile can be precisely defined.
8.2.5 Retrieving Device Information from the Charger PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 1. If you have not yet done so, start the ChargeStar software. 2. In the Connection menu, press Connect with NLG (1). The connection to the charger is being established.
8.2.6 Changing the CAN Parameters (Options) INFORMATION In the dialogue box Options, the CAN parameters can be changed. The CAN parameters are set using the existing CAN matrix and should therefore only be changed by experienced specialist personnel! PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 1.
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PROCEDURE STEP ILLUSTRATION / OTHER INFORMATION 4. In the dialogue box Options, the different CAN parameters can now be changed. Press the OK button (1) to close the dialogue box. You can find details on the CAN matrix in the Software manual.
8.2.7 Charging Profile Parameters 8.2.7.1 General Parameters WARNING Overheating! Fire hazard! There is a danger of the battery catching fire if the wrong parameters or limit values are entered! Any adjustment values must be adopted from the connected battery's technical documentation or be given clearance by the manufacturer! Nominal voltage of the battery (V): Temperature coefficient of the gassing...
8.2.7.2 Shut-Down Parameters WARNING Overheating! Fire hazard! There is a danger of the battery catching fire if the wrong parameters or limit values are entered! Any adjustment values must be adopted from the connected battery's technical documentation or be given clearance by the manufacturer! INFORMATION Shut-down parameters function as an additional safety installation.
8.2.7.3 Parameters for Charging Profiles A charging profile can be divided into up to 7 stages. Each stage is sub-divided into an I phase and a U phase in which the maximum charging current / maximum charging voltage must be determined. For each stage, one or more parameters can be set which must be reached in order for the transition into the following stage to take place.
Warranty and Guarantee The warranty corresponds to the regulations in our currently valid general terms and conditions see under www.brusa.biz/en/support/terms-conditions.html. Instructions regarding disposal A basic requirement for the re-use and recycling of used electronic devices is the correct disposal. With the implementation of the electric and electronic device regulation (ElektroG), since 24 March 2006, electronic devices may no longer be disposed of along with ordinary household waste but must be separately collected and recorded by a specialist services.
Index Block Diagram High voltage Installation into the Vehicle ..........40 The 5 Safety Rules ..............12 Whole ................... 41 Main Contactor Charger Function ................54 Programming ................ 34 ChargeStar Entering Parameters ............. 68 NLG5 Control Pilot ..............13, 22, 45 Product-Lifespan Guidelines ..........