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Siemens VersiCharge AC Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
VersiCharge
Electric vehicle charging station
February 2023
AC
™
VersiCharge™ Blue
Buy American Compliant
(with 25-foot cable)
VersiCharge™ AC

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL VersiCharge ™ Electric vehicle charging station February 2023 VersiCharge™ Blue VersiCharge™ AC Buy American Compliant (with 25-foot cable)
  • Page 2 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual Index Contact Information FCC Compliance Other Information 1 Safety Information Read this First Symbol Legend Safety Instructions (General and Specific) 1.4 Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire or Electric Shock 1.5 Code and Standard References 1.6 Product Labels Definitions 2 Mounting Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC 3.4 SIM Card Installation – If Not Factory-Installed (Commercial Parent Units Only) 3.5 Ethernet Connection – (Commercial and Smart Residential Units) 3.6 General Ethernet Network Connection Illustration 3.7 Modbus Communications Setup 3.7.1 Modbus RTU Connection – (Commercial Units Only) 3.7.2 Modbus Termination Switch Settings –...
  • Page 4 Product information is subject to change without notice. All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners. For Siemens VersiCharge™ Warranty Terms and Conditions, see the Warranty section of this manual. © 2023 Siemens Industry, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 1.2 Symbol Legend To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the Siemens VersiCharge, the following safety symbols appear throughout this document to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions: DANGER Hazardous voltage.
  • Page 6 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual WARNING! Failure to properly seat seals can result in water, debris, and other foreign objects entering the VersiCharge. These can damage electrical components and prevent proper functioning. 1.4 Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire or Electric Shock WARNING! When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed.
  • Page 7 • Charging Circuit Interrupting Device (CCID): The Siemens VersiCharge line of EV Charging Systems includes a CCID. The CCID is required by UL Standard 2231 and is designed to detect ground faults within the system and disconnect power from the downstream conductors when a fault is detected.
  • Page 8 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual Explosion hazard. This equipment has arcing or sparking parts that should not be exposed to flammable vapors. Use extreme caution and follow instructions carefully. This indicates the connection point for ground conductor. 1.7 Definitions The abbreviation EV used in this manual refers to an electric vehicle.
  • Page 9 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 2 Mounting Instructions Visit usa.siemens.com/versicharge for additional manuals and information. 2.1 Equipment List 2.1.1 Kit-Supplied Equipment • 1 – VersiCharge (with optional NEMA 6-50 infrastructure plug for 40 A residential units only) • 1 – Mounting bracket •...
  • Page 10 Using a 7/16” socket, attach the mounting bracket to the wall in compliance with NEC® and local jurisdiction requirements, using the two lag screws provided. • For Siemens post installation, see the post instruction manual at usa.siemens.com/versichargecommercial.
  • Page 11 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC 2.3 Alternate Mounting - Wallboard Mounting (use mounting holes on four corners) Figure 2. Alternate installation of the VersiCharge mounting NOTE: For installation, the mounting-bracket hinges will be pointing to the ceiling and the flat side of the bracket will be against the wall.
  • Page 12 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual 2.4 Install VersiCharge Figure 3. Slide the VersiCharge onto the mounting hinges NOTE: For installation, the mounting bracket hinges will be pointing to the ceiling and the flat side of the bracket will be against the wall. If hardwiring the unit, see the Hardwire Installation section of this manual.
  • Page 13 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC Figure 4. Close the VersiCharge 2.5 Secure Charger and Install Cable Holster Secure Charger with 1 Tamper-resistant Screw Threaded insert 3rd Security Screw - Factory Installed Secure the holster to the wall with 1 #8 x 2-1/2” Flat Head Drywall Screw Figure 5.
  • Page 14 LED Light Display table in Section 8.1. Siemens Sifinity Go mobile app (for installations with 10 or less chargers per account). Download the Sifinity Go mobile app to your smartphone to get started using your charger. Find these applications at either...
  • Page 15 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 3 For Professional Electricians 3.1 Outlet Installation Instructions (Skip if Using an Existing Outlet) DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death, serious injury or substantial property damage. Turn off power supplying equipment before working inside the unit. DANGER! Any time the interior wiring is exposed while there is power to the unit, there is danger of hazardous voltage and serious injury.
  • Page 16 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual NOTE: Plug removal is only necessary when hardwiring the VersiCharge. NOTE: This enclosure has not been evaluated for rigid metallic and rigid non-metallic conduit. In order to maintain a Type 4 UL50E environmental rating, a hardwired installation should use liquid-tight flexible conduit only, with conduit glands rated UL Type 4, 4X, 6 or 6P.
  • Page 17 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC P1 - Black Hot/Power P2 - Green Ground/Earth P-3 - Red Hot/Power Ferrite Core Figure 8. Hardwire the VersiCharge 11. Replace the high voltage door. 12. Swing the unit closed until the bracket clip engages and secure the charger with the tamper-resistant security screws. 13.
  • Page 18 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual The VersiCharge comes set to the maximum of the model purchased. For example, a 40 A model will come with the amperage adjustment switch set to 4, and a 48 A unit amperage adjustment switch will be set to 5. Verify the required amperage adjustment switch setting based on the branch circuit protection (see the table below).
  • Page 19 Do not hook up 120/240 V to these connections. The Siemens VersiCharge has a Remote Control Interface that allows charging to be controlled by an external device by wiring a remote control interface to pins #7 and #9. Examples include demand response switches, building automation systems, digital sensors, and so on.

  • Page 20: Sim Card Installation - If Not Factory-Installed (Commercial Parent Units Only)

    VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual Remove the small access door by releasing snaps (use a flathead screwdriver if needed to assist). Connect to the multi-use connector by gently pressing the connector on to it. Press the Remote Control Interface cable through the rubberized gland at the back of the unit without the connector attached.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Connection - (Commercial And Smart Residential Units)

    (download the VersiCharge Configurator Tool ([PC application] or Sifinity Go mobile app at usa.siemens.com/versicharge). Note that the PC tool is only used for configuring - Sifinity Go mobile app is used for configuring AND monitoring.

  • Page 22: General Ethernet Network Connection Illustration

    VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual 3.6 General Ethernet Network Connection Illustration EV Cloud Service / Building Management VersiCharge Parent Charger Control System Figure 13. General Ethernet network connection illustration 3.7 Modbus Communications Setup Using the Modbus RTU protocol. VersiCharge chargers can act as Modbus child devices, making any real-time data available through the Modbus RTU protocol.

  • Page 23: Modbus Termination Switch Settings - (Commercial Parent/Child Units)

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC Gently tuck the wiring into the space and secure the back of the charger. Security Note: The Modbus RTU is open protocol and it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the security of the wiring of these connections to prevent tampering. 3.7.2 Modbus Termination Switch Settings –...

  • Page 24: General Modbus Rtu Rs-485 Wiring Considerations

    VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual 3.7.4 General Modbus RTU RS-485 Wiring Considerations Devices connected on the Modbus RS-485 wire, including the VersiCharge, converter(s) and other instrumentation, must be wired as follows: • Connect the shield of each cable segment to ground at one end only. •...

  • Page 25: Rfid Setup (Commercial Units Only)

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 4 RFID Setup (Commercial Units Only) RFID Cards supported by VersiCharge Cards Family Memory Security Protocol Support MIFARE Classic 1K, 4K Crypto1 ISO14443A Part 1-3 MIFARE Plus 1K, 2K,4K AES, Crypto1 ISO14443A Part 1-4 MIFARE DESFire 2K, 4K, 8K AES, 3DES...

  • Page 26: Application Setup

    The charger will not automatically commission to a new network, but remembers the initially commissioned network. The following process links your VersiCharge to your chosen wireless network, enabling communication with the Siemens Cloud network. • Follow next steps to add a charger to your account.
  • Page 27 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC Wi-Fi LED Light Sequence When Adding a Charger Description of Sequence LED Color (Blinking) LED Color (Steady) Software loading Software running Charger in AP mode Receiving connection credentials Received connection credentials Connecting to network Connected to network Connecting to VersiCloud Connected to network, registered and connected to VersiCloud...

  • Page 28: Configure/Commission Versicharge - Using The Configurator Tool

    • Unzip the Configuration Tool and install. Follow the steps for the configuration of VersiCharge. Use the manual for any questions. 6.1 Required Open Ports (for IEC and UL) Note that these open ports are required for communication with the Siemens Device Management, logging server and OCPP server: Application...

  • Page 29: Hmi

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 7 5 13 Visual HMI Elements 1. Status LED - Power On 2. Status LED - Car Connected, Cold Start 3. Status LED - Charging 4. Status LED - Fault 5. Wi-FI LED 6.
  • Page 30 • Once in AP mode, you may use your Sifinity Go mobile app or your laptop to commission the VersiCharge to a network with an open internet connection to establish connection to the Siemens VersiCloud system for management and to receive periodic charger updates.

  • Page 31: Operating Versicharge

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 8 Operating VersiCharge 8.1 LED Light Display Display Description Action Normal Operation Charger is locked. Pass the RFID card in front of the reader to unlock and begin charging. Applicable to commercial units, only if RFID is enabled.
  • Page 32 VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual Display Description Action Normal Operation Charger is connected to router. Strong Wi-Fi. Lights up green Attempting to connect to VersiCloud. Flashes blue Ready (with successful connection and registration in VersiCloud) Lights up white Access blocked Unlock via RFID / OCPP / Modbus / Sifinity Go mobile app.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips

    If the LEDs continue to flash after power cycling the Siemens VersiCharge, the unit must be returned to Siemens for replacement. Please reach out to customer support at 855-950-6339, option 9, to begin the replacement process.

  • Page 34: Versicharge Operation

    VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual 8.2 VersiCharge Operation Safety instructions during the charging process DANGER Risk of electric shock and fire. Touching live parts may cause electric shock or even death. Defective connectors or cables may cause fire. • Do not kink or squeeze the charging cable. Do not draw the charging cable over sharp edges or hot surfaces. •...

  • Page 35: Start Charging - Rfid Feature

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC Set a delay by pressing the Touch Senstive button or by using the Sifinity Go mobile app. Press 1x for 2-hour delay Press 2x for 4-hour delay Press 3x for 6-hour delay Press 4x for 8-hour delay NOTE: The LED bar display indicates that current is flowing to the vehicle and the vehicle battery is charging.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual SECTION 9 Maintenance While there is no maintenance for the internal works of the VersiCharge, the exterior does require some basic, common-sense maintenance. The following maintenance can be performed by the owner/user. All other service must be conducted by qualified personnel.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    The VersiCharge EVSE must be registered within 90 days of purchase to activate the Limited Warranty, including the Siemens Care package. The Limited Warranty does not apply to, and Siemens will not be responsible for, any defect in or damage to any Siemens VersiCharge EVSE: (1) that has been misused, neglected, tampered with, altered or otherwise damaged, either internally or externally;...
  • Page 38 THE CUSTOMER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. To the extent any implied warranties are required under applicable law to apply to the Siemens VersiCharge EVSE, such implied warranties shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be limited in duration to the Warranty Period.

  • Page 39: Help

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 11 Help! Call us any time, any day, at +1 (855) 950-6339, option 9, or contact us at https://siemens-smartinfrastructure.force.com/SI/s/ createcase.

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    48 A 8EM13155CG141GF2 versions Back-end protocol: OCPP 1.6, upgradeable to OCPP 2.0.1 Data plans, accessories and bundled packages for chargers: Siemens offers chargers with data plans, posts and bundled solutions for customer convenience. See table below: Description Catalog Number Multi-carrier pooled data plan: 1-year data plan, 1 GB capped monthly bandwidth (supports one parent charger and one US2:DATA1YRMULTI child charger).
  • Page 41 Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC Description Catalog Numbers VersiCharge dual post: 72 inches tall (side by side), with dual cable retraction system US2:VCPOSTCR2S VersiCharge single post: 72 inches tall, with cable retraction. Comes with installation kit and includes US2:VCPOSTCR1S a 1-year warranty.

  • Page 42: Appendix A - Useful Links

    - VersiCharge Frequently Asked Questions - Detailed VersiCharge Installation and Operating Manual as well as all legal and warranty information - VersiCharge AC Series Post Installation Manual UL - Open Source Report: Product clearing report for third-party SW components - End User License Agreement (EULA)

  • Page 43: Appendix B - Wiring Schematics For Versicharge 40 A And 48 A Versicharge Units

    Installation and Operations Manual VersiCharge™ AC APPENDIX B Wiring Schematics for VersiCharge 40 A and 48 A VersiCharge Units VersiCharge Hardwired Models Dedicated 2-pole 50 A / 60 A common trip branch circuit breaker Figure 20. Hardwire installation schematic for advanced 40 A / 48 A unit NOTE: The rating of the circuit breaker that will be required is based on the ampere rating of the EVSE;...

  • Page 44: Appendix C - Hardwire Bending Diagram

    VersiCharge™ AC Installation and Operations Manual APPENDIX C Hardwire Bending Diagram VersiCharge ™ Power Wire Bending Diagram Applicable to hardwired units only. P1 - Black Hot/Power P2 - Green Ground/Earth P3 - White Hot/Power Figure 21. Hardwire Bending Diagram A full-size wire bending diagram is supplied in the box. Find that, place the cable (22AWG [.64mm]) being wired to the unit on it, and bend the wires to match the diagram.
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  • Page 48 This document contains a general description of available technical options only and its effectiveness will be subject to specific variables, Siemens Industry, Inc. including field conditions and project parameters. Siemens does not 3617 Parkway Ln. make representations, warranties, or assurances as to the accuracy or Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 completeness of the content contained herein.

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