4.3. Install the wall dock 4.4. Install the charging cable 4.5. Install the station 4.6. Commissioning 4.6.1. Register the charging station with CMP (optional) 4.6.2. EVBox Connect app 4.6.3. Pairing 4.6.4. Configure the installer mode settings 4.6.5. Configure the user settings...
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4.6.6. Configure a Hub-Satellite installation 5. Operation instructions 5.1. Charge with the charging station 5.1.1. Start and stop a charging session 5.1.2. LED indicator ring 5.2. Troubleshooting 6. Maintenance instructions 6.1. Maintenance by user 6.2. Maintenance by qualified electrician 6.2.1. Remove the station 6.2.2.
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing this EVBox Elvi. This Installation and User Manual tells you how to install and use the station. You must carefully read the safety information before you start. 1.1. Scope of the document Keep this manual for the entire life cycle of the EVBox Elvi.
1. Introduction 1.3. Certification and compliance The charging station has been CE-certified by the manufacturer and bears the CE logo. The relevant declaration of conformity may be obtained from the manufacturer. The charging station complies with the RoHS Directive (RL 2011/65/EU). The relevant declaration of conformity may be obtained from the manufacturer.
2. Safety 2. Safety 2.1. Safety precautions DANGER: Not following the installation and user instructions given in this manual will result in the risk of electric shock, which will cause severe injury or death. • Read this manual before installing or using the charging station. DANGER: Installation, servicing, repair and relocation of this charging station by a non-qualified person will result in the risk of electric shock, which will cause severe injury or death.
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2. Safety charging station. DANGER: Extensive exposure of the charging station to water or handling the charging station with wet hands will result in the risk of electric shock, which will cause severe injury or death. • Do not direct powerful jets of water toward or onto the charging station. •...
• Take the necessary precautions against ESD before touching electronic components. 2.2. Moving and storage precautions Obey the following guidelines when moving and storing Elvi: • Never lift the charging station using its charging cable. •...
Charge card reader This is the area where you scan your charge card or key fob. Depending on the configuration settings, Elvi reads the data from your card to start or stop a charging session. LED ring The LED ring indicates the status of Elvi.
3. Product features Feature Description Weight Approximately 6 kg. * Dependent on the model. 3.3. Delivered components Components in the packaging Wall dock. Rubber seal and strain relief kit. Station. Installation and user manuals. Charging cable. Connector cap. Charging cable bolt. Drilling template.
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3. Product features Accessories folder Accessories folder. Unlock tools. Chargepoint ID and security code. Key fob. Charge card. Note: Keep the accessories folder in a safe place as it contains the Chargepoint ID and the security code.
4. Installation instructions 4. Installation instructions 4.1. Prepare for installation 4.1.1. Plan for installation The following recommendations are a guide to help you plan the installation of the charging station. Choose location • Position the charging station, where possible, in a location where it is not exposed to sunlight and vulnerable to external damage.
4.1.3. Power supply requirements DANGER: Connecting Elvi to the power supply other than as specified in this section can result in incompatibility of the installation as well as the risk of electric shock, and thus cause damage to Elvi, and injury or death.
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Consider the availability of additional sources of power (for example solar) together with a dynamic load balancing system (optional). (Residual 40 A, 30 mA AC type A+, high immunity type (for example: HPi, SI, HI, KV, etc.). Elvi Current has a 6 mA DC leakage detection internally.
For charging stations that connect to a 3 phase supply in a Hub-Satellite installation, to avoid overloading the first phase with one-phase electric vehicles we recommend rotating the phases as shown below. Note: If phase rotation is used you must inform EVBox at www.evbox.com/support so the support team can update the backend system data.
• If the Satellite is not within range of the Hub, or if the signal strength is too low, then the Satellite will not appear in the EVBox Connect app. 4.1.6. Smart Charging (optional) A Smart Charging system to optimize load balancing can be connected to the Hub charging station.
4.1.8. Implementation of VDE-AR-N 4100: 2019-04 (only for Germany) All EVBox charging stations can be controlled directly by a distribution network operator (DSO). Charging stations with a total rated power of more than 12 kVA must be controlled in accordance with Technical Connection Rules VDE-AR-N 4100: 2019-04.
4. Installation instructions 4.1.9. Install isolation switch (only for Singapore) When the charging station is installed in Singapore, an isolation switch must be installed in the power supply wiring to ensure compliance with Singapore SS CP 5 Clause 463 rules. The isolation switch must have the following characteristics: •...
4. Installation instructions 6. Remove the installation kit bag, the rubber seal and strain relief bag, and the connector cap. 7. Open the package marked with the cable. To prevent damage, leave the cable in the package until you are ready to install it. 4.3.
4. Installation instructions Strip the power wire ends. When stranded wires are used, install wire end sleeves and apply a square crimp for optimal fit into the terminal blocks Push the wires into the terminal blocks. Connect the wires in accordance with the power supply wiring schematics in Power supply requirements on page Note:...
Make sure that there is no gap between the station and the wall dock. 4.6. Commissioning You can configure the operation of Elvi using the EVBox Connect app. Charging stations can be connected to a Charging Management Platform (CMP) or they can be configured as not-connected installations.
2. Open the EVBox Connect app on your smartphone or tablet, then select START PAIRING in the app. 3. Select the Chargepoint ID of Elvi, then select PAIR. The LED ring on Elvi flashes purple during pairing (Bluetooth is active).
4. Select Set Charger to Online to be online or offline. For a charging station set to offline: • The charging cards and key fobs which are added to the EVBox Connect app are used to start and stop a charge session. For a charging station set to online: •...
RF communication is now activated and the Satellite charging stations are ready to pair. 3. Make sure that your smartphone or tablet is paired with the Hub charging station. 4. In the EVBox Connect app, select Installer mode and then enter the Security code. 5. Select Pair RF satellites then select PAIRING MODE.
5. Operation instructions 5. Operation instructions 5.1. Charge with the charging station 5.1.1. Start and stop a charging session 1. Start charging • Plug the charging cable into your car. • If you use a charge card or key fob, hold it in front of the reader on the charging station to start charging.* 2.
Hub charging station. The Hub charging station is in Bluetooth pairing mode and Pairing on page ready to pair with the EVBox Connect app. A Satellite charging LED ring flashing station is selected in purple. the the EVBox Configure a Hub-Satellite installation on...
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The charging station is in idle mode and the LED ring idle state Use the EVBox Connect app to set the LED is set to off or timer. (The LED ring idle state to on or timer. The LED ring ring comes on when the will stay on continuously.
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Check that the charge card is registered (check by user). • Check the settings of the charging station in the EVBox Connect app, and the Charging Management Platform app if available. For more information, Red LED starts contact your operator or service flashing provider.
Have Elvi and its installation inspected by a qualified electrician on a regular basis and in compliance with installation regulations applicable in your country.
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6. Maintenance instructions 2. Remove the bolt using the Torx T30 bit. 3. Turn the station over and remove the charging cable from the station. 4. If the rubber seal is not on the charging cable plug, remove the rubber seal from the station socket.
7. Decommissioning 7. Decommissioning Remove and dispose of the charging station in accordance with applicable local disposal regulations. Removal is the reverse of the installation procedure (see Installation instructions on page 12). Do not dispose of this charging station in household waste. Instead, dispose of this charging station at a local collection point for electric/ electronic devices in order to enable recycling and thus avoid negative and hazardous impacts on the environment.
8.2. Disclaimer The present document is drawn up by way of information only and does not constitute an offer binding upon EVBox. EVBox has compiled the contents of this document to the best of its knowledge. No express or implied warranty is given for the completeness, accuracy, reliability or fitness for particular purpose of its content and the products and services presented therein.
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