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  • Page 1 Master-Slave Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 C O P Y R I G H T I N F O R M AT I O N This document is copyrighted, 2018 by Circontrol, S.A. All rights are reserved. Circontrol, S.A. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Here’s your guide to use and configure eVolve. So, hello! Features How to use it? Genereal Language Start charging Charge information Special events start charging Stop charging Charge summary Connector status Errors...
  • Page 4 Master/Slave Instruction Manual How to connect it? Network topology Introduction IPSetup Setup Webpage Dashboard Network Security Time Integrations Services Firmware Charge Point Configuration Configuration Update Teltonika RUT 240 Modem overview Connection status LED SIM card installation Logging in Configuration...
  • Page 5 OCPP 1.5 Introduction Before starting Configuration Checkup OCPP 1.6 Introduction Before starting License activation Configuration Checkup Monitoring Technical Data Need help?
  • Page 6 Master/Slave Instruction Manual This manual provides information about the usability and configuration of the Master/Slave, which has been designed and tested to allow electric vehicle charging, specified in IEC 61851. It contains all the necessary information for safe use and help to get the best performance from it with step-by-step configuration instructions.

  • Page 7: So, Hello

    (broken reject all responsibility and the plugs, caps that don’t close...). warranty will be void. • Use only Circontrol supplied • Comply strictly with electrical spare parts. safety regulations according to your country. • Do not use this product if the enclosure or the EV connector is •...
  • Page 8 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Master • HMI: 8’’ colour touch screen as the interface between the Charge Point and the user. Provides detailed information about ongoing charge transactions and the instructions of how to interact with the Charge Point. • Connector Lock: Type 2 connector has a lock system to avoid disconnection of EV meanwhile is charging.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features Slave • Connector Lock: Type 2 connector has a lock system to avoid disconnection of EV meanwhile is charging. • Light beacon: Three colour led indicates the status of the connectors. • Energy metering: Integrated meter built is measuring power and energy consumed by the EV during a charge transaction.
  • Page 10 Master/Slave Instruction Manual General The first time the Charge Point is powered on, the system will take around 10 seconds to start up, the screen will show next image: In the lower right corner, the firmware version is shown. After 10 seconds, the first screen that appears is the screensaver.

  • Page 11: How To Use It

    How to use it? When tapping on the screen, the HMI will skip to the next one: Here the Charge Point is asking to show the identification card or touch the screen. The first option, show the identification card, is the option that will allow to start a ‘Charging session’...

  • Page 12: B Language

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Language During all the process is possible to change language, pressing on the top of the screen over the ‘Flag’ touch symbol: The language can be chosen by tapping on the corresponding flag. The availability of the different languages is subject to the firmware version. In case of doubt, please consult your local supplier.

  • Page 13: C Start Charging

    Start charging Once the identification card is shown, it may take a few seconds to authorise the access. The HMI informs if the access is granted or not.
  • Page 14 Master/Slave Instruction Manual If the user is authorised, the connector can be chosen. At any time it is possible to tap this button in order to go back to the “identification screen”. Once the connector is chosen, instruction screens will appear successively. 1- Connect your vehicle and press the ‘Start’...
  • Page 15 2- Checking vehicle connection… Please wait In a few seconds, the charging session will start and the HMI will show the charging process. Tap this button in order to go back to the “identification screen”.

  • Page 16: D Charge Information

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Charge information 1- Language button: pressing over this button it is possible to change the HMI language. 2- Analog process indicator: at first moment it is red, as the vehicle is charging it will change to green, passing before for orange. 3- Charge time with status bar: charging time elapsed so far.

  • Page 17: E Special Events Start Charging

    Special events start charging “Not authorized”: some Charge Points could be working under the supervision of a main management system. If the user is not authorized, the HMI will show the following message: “Authorization failed”: the authorization could not be completed due to some communication problem with the Back Office.
  • Page 18 Master/Slave Instruction Manual It is possible that the Charge Session could not be started due to some unexpected reason. The HMI will show next screen, press ‘Retry’ button and try again.

  • Page 19: F Stop Charging

    Stop charging After showing the same identification card that started the Charging Session, the Charge Point will automatically allow to stop the charging Once the charging session is stopped, the HMI shows the summary screen. Press over the ‘Exit’ touch button and disconnect the vehicle:...

  • Page 20: G Charge Summary

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Charge summary 1- Language button: pressing over this button it is possible to change the HMI language. 2- Process instructions: different instructions can be displayed. 3- Energy charged: total energy charged at the end of the charging session. 4- Stop reason: It shows why the charging session has been stopped.

  • Page 21: H Connector Status

    Connector status The HMI screen shows a different symbols over the connector pictures, as you can see below: Connector available, a Charging Session can be starded. Connector charging, a Charging Session cannot be starded because it is already in use. Connector disabled, a Charging Session cannot be starded because it is under maintenance or because the Back office has decided to stop it.

  • Page 22: I Errors

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Errors The Charge Point can report about different sort of errors, it can be from different parts or devices from it. When the ‘Error screen’ appears, the ‘Information’ touch button has to be pressed in order to see the error message, as you can see below: Chargepoint: 0x0 Plug: 0x20000 Socket: 0x2000...
  • Page 23 Logical levels: Chargepoint: General errors affecting the whole charge Point (E.g.: RFID error). Plug: Error affecting one plug. All sockets are in error state. Plug is inoperative. Socket: One plug may have more than one socket. Error can affect one socket and plug still being available.
  • Page 24 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Network topology The Master Charge Point and all the Slave Charge Points must be connected to the same Ethernet Switch before proceeding with the commissioning. *The Switch Device may be located inside the Master Charge Point as an optional.

  • Page 25: How To Connect It

    HMI screen. the TCP1RS. The location of this device may vary depending on the model, for more information please contact Circontrol Post-Sales Department. Before proceeding , make sure all the following is ready: Computer running UTP Cable (at least one IPSetup.exe...

  • Page 26: Cipsetup

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual IPSetup 1 - Connect the UTP Cable to the Computer (running Microsoft Windows, at least Windows XP) and the Ethernet Switch. The Computer and the Charge Point must be in the same network and in the same range. 2 - Execute IPSetup.exe on the Computer.
  • Page 27 3 - Enter the following parameters and click on ‘Configure’ • MAC of the Charge Point (see label on the side of the Charge Point) • IP address • Netmask • Gateway: leave default settings 4 - Wait 30 seconds approximately until the process is complete. 5 - The process will complete when the following message appears, by click ing on ‘OK’...
  • Page 28 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Setup webpage allows managing networking setup, upgrading devices and other options. To access the setup web page, open a web browser and enter the IP address previously configured. Dashboard Overview As a relevant information, the ‘Summary’ shows: •...

  • Page 29: Setup Webpage

    Setup Webpage Devices Status As a relevant information, the ‘Devices Status’ shows: • Device name: Name of the devices inside the Charge Point • Status: OK (online) / NOT OK (offline)
  • Page 30 Master/Slave Instruction Manual System Status The information shown in this section is basically relative to the state of the Control Board of the Charge Point This is necessary for the technical service staff but does not show any information regarding the external connection of the Charge Point or the charging session.
  • Page 31 Drivers The information shown in this section is regard to the drivers that the Charge Point needs in order to recognize the different devices inside the Charge Point, such as the meters, the Mode 3 controller, the RFID reader,...
  • Page 32 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Repository Sources The information shown in this section is basically related to the internal behavior of the Charge Point. This is necessary for the technical service staff but does not show any information regarding the external connection of the Charge Point or the charging session.
  • Page 33 System Logs The logs shown in this section are automatically produced by the Charge Point, it is a detailed list of the charging sessions, system performance, or user activities. This logs are created since Charge Point is powered On. Even if Charge Point is restarted the logs are saved.

  • Page 34: B Network

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Network This section provides basic configuration of the network parameters. Clicking over the ‘Network’ tab, next image will appear.
  • Page 35 Value Description Hostname Name of the Charge Point on the network •Local address: select this option if the OCPP central system is connected to the same private network than the Charge Point is already connected. It is assigned to the Ethernet Port. •Static address: select this option if the external modem/ router is different than listed below.

  • Page 36: C Security

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Security This section provides basic configuration of the security parameters. Avoiding unauthorised access to the Setup Webpage. All parameters are disabled from factory settings. Value Description Authentication ON: authentication enableb / OFF: authentication disabled User Name Password Username and Password authentication for Setup web page Repeat password Do not forget the credentials.

  • Page 37: D Time

    Time This section allows setting the time and region time for the Charge Point. Value Description Time Zone Select the regional time for the Charge Point according to the location Time Current date and time of the Charge Point Primary NTP Server Synchronize the time through internet automatically Secondary NTP Server...

  • Page 38: E Integrations

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Integrations This section allows to enable and disable OCPP service of the Charge Point. Both OCPP 1.5 and OCPP 1.6 are available on the last firmware version. For more information about the parameters and configuration, please refer to ‘OCPP 1.5’ or ‘OCPP 1.6’ chapters of this manual.

  • Page 39: F Services

    Services This section allows to change the HMI language, make a Grid test as well as setting a password. Value Description Grid Test The Charge Point makes a calibration test on the HMI screen Default language It is possible to choose the default language for the HMI screen Authentication It can be set an authentication to avoid changes in this page...

  • Page 40: G Firmware

    The Charge Point firmware can be upgraded remotely by clicking on the ‘Select File’ button. A window will pop up in order to choose the file, then click on ‘upload’. To obtain the latest firmware version please contact CIRCONTROL Post Sales Department. More information in ‘Need help?’ chapter.

  • Page 41: H Charge Point Configuration

    Charge Point Configuration The Charge Point is capable of balancing the available power based on the number of outlets in use. Value Description YES: the Charge Point shares equally the power delivered to Enable Power Balance each ongoing Charge Transaction without exceeding the limit configured.
  • Page 42 Master/Slave Instruction Manual The Master Charge Point is able to manage numerous Slave Charge Points, in order to add them click on ‘Add charger’. A new menu will show up in order to add new Slave Charge Points.
  • Page 43 More fields are shown when selecting a ‘Slave charger model’. By clicking the ‘Save’ button, all the configuration inside the ‘Slave chargers configuration’ is applied. Before doing so, make sure all fields are properly filled.
  • Page 44 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Value Description Slave charger model List of Slave Charge Point models. *NOTE: Select it carefully according to the model described on the label. Charger Name Allows to specify the name of the charger. *NOTE: this name only serves as a label, it does not affect the correct operation of the equipment.

  • Page 45: I Configuration Update

    ‘Select File’ button. Intended ONLY for Service Staff to restore the Charge Point to default factory settings. A window will pop up in order to choose the file, then click on ‘upload’. To obtain the appropriate configuration file please contact CIRCONTROL Post Sales Department. More information in ‘Need help?’ chapter.
  • Page 46 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Modem overview The 4G modem installed by default is: Teltonika RUT240 This device allows to the Charge Point connect over 4G networks to remotely view or manage the Charge Point status. RUT240 is part of the RUT2xx series of compact mobile routers with high speed wireless and Ethernet connections.

  • Page 47: Teltonika Rut 240

    Teltonika RUT 240 Connection status LED Explanation of connection status LED indication: 1. Signal strength status LED’s turned on: router is turning on 2. 2G and 3G LED’s constant blinking every 1 sec: no SIM or bad PIN 3. 2G/3G LED’s blinking every 1 sec: connected 2G/3G, but no data session established 4.

  • Page 48: Csim Card Installation

    2. Pull out the SIM holder 3. Insert the SIM card 4. Push in the SIM holder After installing the SIM card, check out that the 4G antenna (mobile), WiFi antenna and the power connector are properly attached. SIM card NOT provided by CIRCONTROL.

  • Page 49: D Logging In

    Logging in When the set up is done as described in the previous section, the modem is accessible via WiFi or Ethernet. 1.Using a Computer look for a WiFi access point named RUT240_ xxxxxxxxxxxx and connect on it, no password needed. If connecting via Ethernet, skip this step.

  • Page 50: E Configuration

    Master/Slave Instruction Manual Configuration The Configuration Wizard will start after logging in. It is necessary to complete Configuration Wizard to setup the modem correctly. Go to Status > Network > Mobile and pay attention to ‘Sim card state’ field, it has to be ‘Ready’. When using OCPP, do not change the default password.
  • Page 51 If the SIM provider requires any authentication, PAP or CHAP, select it on ‘Authentication method’ field and introduce a password and username. Before doing any customisation over the modem configuration, ask Circontrol Post Sales Department in order to get the Teltonika modem manual.
  • Page 52 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to Status > Network > Mobile. If the connection has been done properly ‘Data connection state’ has to be ‘Connected’. Go to Status > Network > WAN. The modem must have found a public IP address.
  • Page 53 Go to Status > Network > LAN > DHCP Leases At ‘DHCP Leases’ check that the modem has detected the automatic IP address and MAC number for both, the Computer connected and the Charge Point. If the modem has not detected the automatic IP address, switch off the Charge Point, wait for 10 seconds and switch it on again.
  • Page 54 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to Network > LAN > Static Leases Complete the fields with the following information: Hostname - It can be written the name wanted for the Charge Point MAC address - It will be the MAC number found on the label behind the HMI screen IP address - 192.168.1.50 After filling the fields, click on the ‘Save’...
  • Page 55 Go to Status > Network > LAN > DHCP Leases Confirm that the information previously entered has been successfully saved: Hostname - the name given to Charge Point MAC address - the MAC of the Charge Point IP address - 192.168.1.50...
  • Page 56 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to Network > Firewall > Port Forwarding > New Port Forward Rule Introduce the ports as in the table below: Name Protocol External port (S) Internal IP Internal port (S) 192.168.1.50 8080 8080 192.168.1.50 8080 50000 50000 192.168.1.50 50000...
  • Page 57 Go to Network > Firewall > Traffic Rules Look for ‘Enable_HTTP_WAN’ and ‘Enable_HTTPS_WAN’ fields and enable them. Click on ‘Save’ button.
  • Page 58 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to System > Access Control > Safety Uncheck ‘WebUI Access Secure’ as shown on the To end the modem configuration it is necessary to reboot it. Go to System > Reboot and click on the ‘Reboot’ button.
  • Page 59 Finally, it is necessary to check that the Teltonika RUT240 LTE modem option is chosen and DHCP is ON at Charge Point’s setup webpage: Make sure that the Computer is still connected to the Charge point via WiFi, open a web browser and type 192.168.1.50, next screen will appear: DCHP: ON Address Type: Teltonika RUT240 LTE...
  • Page 60 Charge Point and a Central System. With this open protocol it is possible to connect any Central System with any Charge Point, regardless of the vendor. Follow next steps in order to configure OCPP 1.5 in the Circontrol Charge Points.

  • Page 61: Ocpp 1.5

    OCPP 1.5 Before starting Check following steps in order to ensure the correct function of OCPP 1.5: Go to the Setup Webpage > ‘Network’ tab Public Address Manager establishes where the Charge Point must obtain the public IP address in order to send it later to the backend. Different values can be selected in the ‘Address Type’...
  • Page 62 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to the Setup Webpage > ‘Integrations’ tab Charge Point supports different versions of OCPP but only one can be enabled at the same time. Go back to setup web page and click on the ‘Integrations’ tab, choose the option selected under ‘Available integrations’...

  • Page 63: C Configuration

    Configuration Go to the Setup Webpage > ‘Integrations’ tab Once OCPP 1.5 option is selected, a link appears allowing access to the OCPP configuration. Please, click on the link button as shown in the picture: New webpage is opened to show OCPP Settings. It can also be accessed directly typing: http://<IP>:8080/html/setup.html First time is running the integration selected on the Charge Point, it starts as configuration mode and all fields are empty.
  • Page 64 Master/Slave Instruction Manual On the OCPP webpage, go to ‘Charge Box’ tab Check Charge Box Identity and the incoming ports according to the backend policies, please contact to the Central System to get the configuration parameters: Value Description Charge Point identifier Public IP timeout Maximum waiting time to obtain the public IP address of the 3G modem...
  • Page 65 Go to ‘Central system’ tab Allows the Charge Point to know where the central system is hosted to notify all the requests. Check Central System URL according to the backend policies, please contact to the Central System to get the configuration parameters: Value Description ID Tag Endianness...
  • Page 66 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to ‘OCPP Settings’ tab Check OCPP Settings according to the backend policies, please contact to the Central System to get the configuration parameters: Before making any changes read following table and set each option according to your backend provider.
  • Page 67 Value Description Yes: local list of authorized users -> Enabled Use local white-list No: local list of authorized users -> Disabled Local: ID authorization has first place on the local white- -list. If the user does not exist locally, then in second place backend is asked to obtain the authorization.
  • Page 68 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Value Description Yes: Synchronization of date and time -> Enabled. No: Synchronization of date and time -> Disabled. Use OCPP time synchronization NOTE: Date and Time is sent from backend on each heartbeat response. Yes: Compress messages between Charge point and backend ->...
  • Page 69 Value Description Yes: Stop existing charge transaction after response from backend (StartTransaction.conf) when user has already Stop charge if involved in another transaction. StartTransaction replies No: Charge transaction does not stops even if backend ConcurrentTx rejects the user. (StartTransaction.conf) NOTE: Set this option according to your backend system. Yes: Charge point sends an authorization request before Require auth.
  • Page 70 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Once done, please do not forget to save changes using ‘Save’ button in the Please, wait until the new configuration is being applied to the Charge Point. A message is displayed informing the progress:...

  • Page 71: D Checkup

    Checkup After applying new settings, please go to next URL from Charge Point in order to check properly connection from the integration chosen: http://<IP>/services/cpi/log?app=ocpp1.5 Look especially for the following messages: If ‘CB boot notification: success’ appears then Charge Point is properly connected to the back-end.

  • Page 72: A Introduction

    Charge Point and a Central System. With this open protocol it is possible to connect any Central System with any Charge Point, regardless of the vendor. Follow next steps in order to configure OCPP 1.6 in the Circontrol Charge Points.

  • Page 73: B Before Starting

    OCPP 1.6 Before starting Check following steps in order to ensure the correct function of OCPP 1.6: Go to the Setup Webpage > ‘Network’ tab Public Address Manager establishes where the Charge Point must obtain the public IP address in order to send it later to the backend. Different values can be selected in the ‘Address Type’...
  • Page 74 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to the Setup Webpage > ‘Integrations’ tab Charge Point supports different versions of OCPP but only one can be enabled at the same time. Go back to setup web page and click on the ‘Integrations’ tab, choose the option selected under ‘Available integrations’...

  • Page 75: C License Activation

    If the Charge Point does not have the license applied, the following message pops up: To obtain the license file please contact CIRCONTROL Post Sales Department. More information in ‘Need help?’ chapter. The license can be applied by clicking on the ‘Select File’ button.
  • Page 76 Master/Slave Instruction Manual A window will pop up in order to choose the file, then click on ‘upload’.

  • Page 77: D Configuration

    Configuration Go to the Setup Webpage > ‘Integrations’ tab Once OCPP 1.6 option is selected, a link appears allowing access to the OCPP configuration. Please, click on the link button as shown in the picture: New tabs are opened to show OCPP Settings. It can also be accessed directly typing: http://<IP>:8080/html/setup.html First time is running the integration selected on the Charge Point, it starts as configuration mode and all fields are empty.
  • Page 78 Master/Slave Instruction Manual On the OCPP webpage, go to ‘Charge Box’ tab Check Charge Box Identity and the incoming ports according to the backend policies, please contact to the Central System to get the configuration parameters:...
  • Page 79 Value Description Charge Point identifier Maximum size of the Authorization Cache, that autonomously Cache max. size maintains a record of previously presented identifiers that have been successfully authorized by the Central System. It can be viewed accessing to the following URL: http://<IP>:8080/services/cmd/dump_cache.xml Use OCPP time YES: Synchronization of date and time ->...
  • Page 80 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Go to ‘Central system’ tab Allows the Charge Point to know where the central system is hosted to notify all the requests. Check Central System URL according to the backend policies, please contact to the Central System to get the configuration parameters: Value Description ID Tag Endianness...
  • Page 81 Go to ‘OCPP Settings’ tab Check OCPP Settings according to the backend policies, please contact to the Central System to get the configuration parameters:...
  • Page 82 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Value Description YES: maintain a local list of all presented identifiers that have Authorization cache enabled been successfully authorized by the Central System. NO: authorization for presented identifiers is requested directly to the Central System Authorize remote YES: the Charge Point asks for authorization when the Central Tx requests System sends a remote start...
  • Page 83 Value Description YES: Charge Transaction stops when the cable is disconnected Stop transaction when EV from the EV unplugged NO: Charge Transaction does not stop when the cable is disconnected from the EV; furthermore, if it is reconnected energy transfer is allowed again. It is required for the user to present the identifier in order to stop the Charge Transaction.
  • Page 84 Master/Slave Instruction Manual Value Description Metervalue sample Number of seconds between MeterValue during an ongoing interval Charge Transaction. *NOTE: setting this value to 0 disables the MeterValue. Transaction Number of seconds between transaction message attempts. message retry interval *NOTE: setting this value to 0 disables the attempts. Charging cable Number of seconds the Charge Point must wait for the user to connection timeout...

  • Page 85: E Checkup

    Once done, please do not forget to save changes using ‘Save’ button in the Checkup After applying new settings, please go to next URL from Charge Point in order to check properly connection from the integration chosen: http://<IP>/services/cpi/log?app=ocpp1.6 If ‘CB boot notification: success’ appears then Charge Point is properly connected to the back-end.
  • Page 86 Point in order to monitor the real-time status. The main way to connect is using the CirCarLife client software (Supplied by Circontrol PS-Support staff) or you can download it from Circontrol Expert Area Webpage. NOTE: Java software needs to be installed on your computer in order to run the client software, please, download last version from: www.java.com...

  • Page 87: Monitoring

    Monitoring...
  • Page 88 Master/Slave Instruction Manual DATA GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Light beacon RGB Colour indicator Enclosure rating IP54 / IK10 Enclosure material Aluminium & ABS Enclosure door Frontal key locked door Net weight Post: 55 kg Wallbox Small: 25 kg Wallbox Larger: 30 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) Post: 450 x 1550 x 290 mm Wallbox Small: 450 x 600 x 290 mm...

  • Page 89: Technical Data

    Technical Data MASTER SPECIFICATIONS Display Touch screen 8" RFID reader ISO / IEC 14443A/B MIFARE Classic/Desfire EV1 ISO 18092 / ECMA-340 NFC 13.56MHz Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (TCP-IP) Modem 4G LTE/WiFi Hotspot/GRPS/GSM Cellular (optional) Interface protocol OCPP MINIMUM OUTPUT OUTPUT MODEL CONNECTORS* CABLE CROSS- SERIES CURRENT...
  • Page 90 Master/Slave Instruction Manual...

  • Page 91: Need Help

    Need help? In case of any query or need further information, please contact our Post-Sales Department ps-support@circontrol.com circontrol.com (+34) 937 362 940 (+34) 937 362 941...
  • Page 92 Master/Slave Installation Manual CIRCONTROL MASTER/SLAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL A comprehensive guide on how to use and configure your Master/Slave. V1.0, September edition 2018 R100 CIRCONTROL S.A. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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