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FIMER FLEXA AC Station

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  • Page 1 Installation manual FIMER FLEXA AC Station...
  • Page 2 FIMER is not responsible for any loss of the equipment, or part of it, that is not used according to the regulations and laws in force in the country of installation...
  • Page 3 Skills and requirements for the operator and maintenance personnel The personnel assigned to use, maintain and install the equipment must be qualified by FIMER (by means of a letter attesting to their qualification) for the activities described and must reliably demonstrate their ability to correctly interpret the contents of this manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General information Field of use Symbols and definitions Product dimensions and characteristics Support Safety and equipment Safety warnings Product handling Installation Preparing for installation Tools required Package contents Space and positioning Unpacking Anchor device installation 3.6.1 Installation on existing ground 3.6.2 Installation in fresh concrete Charging station installation Power and grounding cord connection...
  • Page 5: General Information

    1 - General information FIMER FLEXA AC Station is the AC charging station for powering electric vehicles ideal for public, semi-public and residential applications: it is available in single-phase or three-phase setup and can be equipped with either Type 2 or Type 3A sockets (in accordance with IEC 62196-2 standard).
  • Page 6 Technical data Model FIMER FLEXA AC Station Stand Alone FIMER FLEXA AC Station - Local Controller FIMER FLEXA AC Station - Future Net Socket type T2-T2 T2-T3A T2-T2 T2-T3A T2-T2 T2-T3A Standard IEC61851-1 Charging method Modo 3 Maximum power per socket 22KW 22kW per T2 and 3.7kW...
  • Page 7: Symbols And Definitions

    When installing in TN-earthing systems, there may be additional specific local regulations regarding system safety and failure protection that the installer must understand and implement. The device may only be connected to the mains in countries for which it has been certified/approved. The following are strictly forbidden: •...
  • Page 8: Product Dimensions And Characteristics

    Right side cover Left side cover Upper cover Front door Front shield 1.4 - Support For any further information or request for support, FIMER is available through the dedicated section of the website www. fimer.com or by writing to service.emobility@fimer.com...
  • Page 9: Safety And Equipment

    FIMER. Other than under explicit contractual commitments, in no event shall FIMER be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this manual or from the installation...
  • Page 10: Product Handling

    Internet and therefore a communication can only be originated from the device and not vice versa. If you require further information, support or cybersecurity reports, you can write to itteb.cybersecurity@fimer.com. 2.3 - Product handling The total weight of the product without packaging is approximately 48 kg: make sure to use a suitable tool for handling.
  • Page 11: Installation

    The reclosing function of the differential switches (ARD) must be disabled the disabling of the reclosing function of the differential switches must be carried out by qualified FIMER personnel The reclosing function of the differential switches (ARD) must be disabled...
  • Page 12: Tools Required

    7. Wire stripping pliers FIMER declines all responsibility for damages to property or persons deriving from the use of these instruments. The installation must be carried out by qualified personnel and in accordance with the regulations in force for the installation of electrical equipment.
  • Page 13 The following images are for illustrative purposes only; they may not show all internal components of the product or present negligible differences from the actual configuration 1. Open the main packaging 2. Using appropriate handling equipment, remove the station from the enclosure and place it horizontally on the work surface 3.
  • Page 14 4. Slightly open the lower part of the door and, using the flathead screwdriver, unhook the grounding wire from the clamp to which it is hooked 5. Since the front door is no longer fastened to the station, it can be removed completely...
  • Page 15: Anchor Device Installation

    6. Remove the main disconnect switch’s terminal covers and remove the two drain hoses from the 2 metal hose adaptors 7. Using a ratchet for hexagonal screws, unscrew the 4 fixing bolts and their washers from the bottom of the station, separating the stand and the plate from the station with cord glands (CAUTION: as indicated in step 2, be sure to place the station on a horizontal plane before removing the hexagonal screws to avoid dropping the station body when removing the screws)
  • Page 16 2. Using the stand as a template, make marks on the floor at the position of the 4 present holes 3. Remove the stand and drill holes in the ground at the position of the 4 marks previously made with a 12mm drill bit to position the anchoring devices.
  • Page 17: Installation In Fresh Concrete

    3.6.2 Installation in fresh concrete In case of installation in concrete plinth, it is necessary to use the plate with clamps (not included in the standard package) following the following procedure: 1. Install the plate with clamps inside the concrete casting, making sure that only the clamps are submerged, while the horizontal plate should barely emerge from the surface 2.
  • Page 18: Charging Station Installation

    3.7 - Charging station installation During installation, prevent the electrical connection of the power supply; the entire work area must be cordoned off and only qualified and authorized personnel may access it. The power supply to the equipment must remain off. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 19: Power And Grounding Cord Connection

    3.8 - Power and grounding cord connection During installation, prevent the electrical connection of the power supply; the entire work area must be cordoned off and only qualified and authorized personnel may access it. The equipment should be powered through properly sized cords with appropriate resistance for the current flow for which the product was designed.
  • Page 20 The following guidelines provide information regarding the power cords to be used and the recommended conductor size: Multipolar cord outer diameter: 28÷38 mm Recommended conductor cross-section: 25÷35 mm² Wire stripping length: • Main disconnect switch terminal block (L1-L2-L3-N): 18÷21 mm •...
  • Page 21 2. Strip the wires to a length of 18-21mm for the power supply cable and neutral wires, and 17mm for the ground cord. Connect the ground cord to the respective terminal and tighten with a torque of 3Nm and then connect the phases and neutral to the main disconnect switch (after removing the terminal covers), making sure that the entire ferrule of each cord is fully threaded (the tightening torque for the terminals of the disconnect switch is 6Nm).
  • Page 22: Communication Cords Connection (Local Controller And Future Net Versions)

    3.9 - Communication cords connection (local controller and future net versions) During the installation it is necessary not to allow the electrical connection of the power supply, but it is necessary to cover with insulation tape and appropriate signalling the entire working area, that can be accessed only by qualified and authorized personnel.
  • Page 23 2. Plug the available end of the Ethernet cord into the lower right side of the station’s head, where an Ethernet port is available 3. Close the cover and re-tighten the two M5 screws and their washers previously removed with a tightening torque of 4.3-5.5Nm...
  • Page 24: Finishing Operations And Power Supply

    3.10 - Finishing operations and power supply During this phase, prevent the electrical connection of the power supply; the entire work area must be properly marked and only qualified and authorized personnel may access it. The equipment can only be powered up after this step is completed. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury and property damage and even death 1.
  • Page 25 4. Reset the main disconnect switch 5. Close the station door by first inserting the upper part of the door into the station body and then close the lower part as well...
  • Page 26 9. Once the sequence of controls, which includes a cycle of closing-opening of the socket covers, has been completed, the LEDs will turn steady green. 10. If the station is equipped with a display, the words "FIMER SpA" or the FIMER logo will appear...
  • Page 27: First Startup And Configuration

    4. First startup and configuration FIMER products are configured in THE factory before delivery according to the information provided by the customer. At the time of purchase, all customers or users are required to provide information regarding the required configuration and electrical features of the network to which the station will be connected.
  • Page 28: Stand Alone Version

    The following is an indication of the colors of the front LEDs on the head of the charging station. Similar colors, however, will also be visible on the side of the product, near each socket. 5.2.1 Stand Alone Version 1. Steady green LEDs indicate that the station is ready for charging 2.
  • Page 29: Local Controller Version

    The procedure just described can be performed on both available sockets, even in simultaneous use. 5.2.2 Local Controller Version 1. The steady green LEDs and the word "FIMER SpA" on the display indicate that the station is ready to charge. At this stage, both sockets are locked and the charging cord cannot be inserted...
  • Page 30 You must register all USER RFiD cards that will be enabled for charging, using the provided MASTER RFiD card. This operation, to be carried out only in the initial phase or whenever a new user must be enabled for charging, is performed as follows: 2.
  • Page 31 The station is now ready to deliver regular USER charging sessions as described below: 6. Swipe the USER RFiD card over the dedicated area 7. The station opens the available socket (or both if free). The user must insert the charging cord within 50 seconds, ensuring that the cord is fully seated in the socket 8.
  • Page 32 10. When the battery of the electric vehicle is fully charged, the LED will turn steady GREEN 11. The user is required to swipe the USER RFiD card over the dedicated area to allow the unlocking of the socket in use and close the charging session 12.
  • Page 33: Future Net Version

    If you wish to stop the charging session before the battery is fully charged, please follow the directions below: 1. Swipe the USER RFiD card over the dedicated area to close the charging session 2. The LED will turn a steady GREEN color. When the display shows a message indicating that you should remove the cord from the socket being used, please do so 3.
  • Page 34 1. Steady green LEDs and the FIMER logo on the display indicate that the station is ready to charge. At this stage, both sockets are locked and the charging cord cannot be inserted 2. An antenna symbol can be seen on the display, identifying the cellular connection. After a few minutes from the...
  • Page 35 The USER RFiD cards are not registered through a local procedure with a MASTER RFiD card (as for the Local Controller model), but must be set up by the manufacturer (on explicit request of the customer) or can be done through the management portal.
  • Page 36 8. When the battery of the electric vehicle is fully charged, the LED will turn steady GREEN 9. The user is required to swipe the USER RFiD card over the dedicated area to allow the unlocking of the socket in use and close the charging session 10.
  • Page 37 If you wish to stop the charging session before the battery is fully charged, please follow the directions below: 12. Swipe the USER RFiD card to close the charging session 13. The LED will turn a steady GREEN color. When the display shows a message indicating that you should remove the cord from the socket being used, please do so 14.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    RED and charging is no longer available on that socket until the problem is resolved. For additional details regarding error codes or failures management, please refer to the User Guide available by contacting the contacts provided in section 1.4 or by connecting to www.fimer.com 7. Maintenance Before performing any maintenance work, disconnect the device from its power supply and mark and isolate the work area to prevent serious damage or injury.
  • Page 39: Decommissioning And Disposal

    An internal inspection by a FIMER qualified electrician is also required on an annual basis. During these inspections, the electrician must also verify that the product meets all the guidelines and standards of the country in which it is installed, as long as the product operates.
  • Page 40 FIMER Spa Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 26 20871, Vimercate (MB) – Italia www.fimer.com...

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