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Siemens VersiCharge AC User Manual

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  • Page 2 Introduction to VersiCharge Configurator User Manual VersiCharge Chargers Register in VersiCloud Commission the VersiCharge Chargers Communication Requirements VersiCharge Configurator User Wi-Fi LED Notification Manual Types Compact User Manual 03/2023...
  • Page 3 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction to VersiCharge Chargers .....................4 Register in VersiCloud ..........................5 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers ....................6 Connect the Charger ......................... 7 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode ..................10 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode ..................16 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units ......24 Save Charger Configuration ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction To Versicharge Chargers

    • VersiCharge IEC models with part numbers 8EM131X-XXX0X-XXXX To view the VersiCharge Configurator’s user manual and get help, click on the Help icon. To install the VersiCharge Configurator, please refer to VersiCharge Configurator installation manual which can be found at usa.siemens.com/versicharge and siemens.com/versicharge. VersiCharge Configurator User Manual...

  • Page 6: Register In Versicloud

    For all UL chargers, except 8EM131X-XXX10-XXXX register using the following link: https://www.versichargesg.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f For IEC chargers, (P/Ns 8EM131X-XXX0X-XXXX) register using the following link: https://versicharge.emobility.siemens.cloud/Account/Register The Sifinity Go App for iOS and Android can also be used to register a charger. Note VersiCloud provides visibility of all chargers connected to the same account and provides an option to remove or deregister chargers.

  • Page 7: Commission The Versicharge Chargers

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers To commission the charger, perform the following procedure. 1. Connect to the charger. For more information, see Connect the Charger (Page 7). Note While configuring, the charger exchanges configuration messages and settings with the VersiCloud. For successful communication between the charger and VersiCloud, perform the following steps.

  • Page 8: Connect The Charger

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.1 Connect the Charger Connect the Charger Before charger connection ensure the following: • Make sure if you have already registered your charger. For more information on registering your charger, see Register in VersiCloud (Page 5). •...
  • Page 9 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.1 Connect the Charger Perform the following steps to connect to the charger. 1. Enter the email address registered in VersiCloud, select the timezone from the drop- Next down list, and click The VersiCharge Configurator scans for available VersiCharge networks that you can connect and configure.
  • Page 10 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.1 Connect the Charger Note Make sure that you are close enough to the charger. If you are unable to find networks, disable and enable the Wi-Fi of your PC. Configuration 3. If the connection is successful, the screen appears.

  • Page 11: Configure The Charger In Wi-Fi Mode

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.2 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Note VersiCharge Configurator will NOT list an unsecure Wi-Fi network. Perform the following procedure to configure the internet connectivity for your VersiCharge with Wi-Fi. Configuration Wi-Fi 1.
  • Page 12 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.2 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Configure Manually, – To configure the Wi-Fi network manually, click enter the network SSID and network password Additional Settings 2. Configure any for your VersiCharge as necessary. – Firmware updates for your charger are enabled by default. To disable firmware Update firmware updates, toggle the push button to OFF position.
  • Page 13 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.2 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Send Configuration 3. Verify if all the configuration settings are appropriate and click – The settings are sent to the charger and the notification screen appears. After the settings are sent to the charger, VersiCharge Configurator disconnects from the charger network and attempts to connect to the internet to commission the charger.
  • Page 14 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.2 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Verify Later – Click on to manually verify the commissioning status as per Wi-Fi LED notification. If the Wi-Fi LED notification on the charger display is steady white, your charger has been commissioned successfully.
  • Page 15 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.2 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Configuration cannot be verified screen appears if the verification could not be completed due to any of the following conditions. – The entered E-Mail Address is not registered with VersiCloud. Verify if the account credentials are registered with VersiCloud.
  • Page 16 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.2 Configure the Charger in Wi-Fi Mode Try Again – VersiCharge Configurator could not connect to your charger. Click retry. See also Connect the Charger (Page 7) Load Configuration (Page 34) VersiCharge Configurator User Manual Compact User Manual, 03/2023...

  • Page 17: Configure The Charger In Ethernet Mode

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Note Make sure LAN cable is connected to the charger. Perform the following procedure to configure the internet connectivity for your VersiCharge with ethernet. Configuration Ethernet 1.
  • Page 18 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Dynamic Use the following DNS Server IP address – Select and click on the radio button to manually enter the DNS server address. Static, – Select enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server to manually configure the ethernet properties with custom settings.
  • Page 19 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Share Internet with 2. To share the internet connection with other chargers, toggle the other chargers push button to ON position and set the authentication parameters, Hotspot Name Hotspot Password Note Sharing the internet with other chargers When the...
  • Page 20 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Additional Settings 3. Configure any for your VersiCharge as necessary. – Fimware updates for your charger are enabled by default. To disable firmware Update firmware updates, toggle the push button to OFF position. Firmware updates provide operational performance and enhance the charger's Update feature.
  • Page 21 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Send Configuration 4. Verify if all the configuration settings are appropriate and click – The settings are sent to the charger and the notification screen appears. After the settings are sent to the charger, VersiCharge Configurator disconnects from the charger network and attempts to connect to the internet to commission the charger.
  • Page 22 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode – Click on Verify Later to manually verify the commissioning status as per Wi-Fi LED notification. If the Wi-Fi LED notification on the charger display is steady white, your charger has been commissioned successfully.
  • Page 23 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Configuration cannot be verified screen appears if the verification could not be completed due to any of the following conditions. – The entered E-Mail Address is not registered with VersiCloud. Verify if your email Try Again is registed with VersiCloud and click to retry.
  • Page 24 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.3 Configure the Charger in Ethernet Mode Try Again – VersiCharge Configurator could not connect to your charger. Click retry. – Hotspot could not be enabled due to error in configuration. Check if the charger is linked to your account and recommission it.

  • Page 25: 3.4 Configure The Charger In Cellular Mode - Only Available For Parent Units

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Note Make sure that the SIM card is inserted into the charger before initiating charger configuration.
  • Page 26 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Use Authentication 2. To use authentication, toggle the push button to ON position. Use Authentication If you do not prefer to use authentication, leave the push button in the OFF position Note...
  • Page 27 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Share Internet with 3. To share the internet connection with other chargers, toggle the other chargers push button to ON position and set the authentication parameters, Hotspot Name Hotspot Password Note...
  • Page 28 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Additional Settings 4. Configure any for your VersiCharge as necessary. – Firmware updates for your charger are enabled by default. To disable firmware Update firmware updates, toggle the push button to OFF position.
  • Page 29 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Send Configuration 5. Verify if all the configuration settings are appropriate and click – The settings are sent to the charger and the notification screen appears. After the settings are sent to the charger, VersiCharge Configurator disconnects from the charger network and attempts to connect to the internet to commission the charger.
  • Page 30 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units – Click on Verify Later to manually verify the commissioning status as per Wi-Fi LED notification. If the Wi-Fi LED notification on the charger display is steady white, your charger has been commissioned successfully.
  • Page 31 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Configuration cannot be verified screen appears if the verification could not be completed due to any of the following conditions. – The entered E-Mail Address is not registered with VersiCloud. Verify if your email Try Again is registed with VersiCloud and click to retry.
  • Page 32 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.4 Configure the Charger in Cellular Mode - only available for parent units Try Again – VersiCharge Configurator could not connect to your charger. Click retry. – Hotspot could not be enabled due to error in configuration. Check if the charger is linked to your account and recommission it.

  • Page 33: Save Charger Configuration

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.5 Save Charger Configuration Save Charger Configuration Configuration sent successfully 1. After the charger is commissioned, on the screen, click Save Configuration Note The following configuration details are not stored to your configuration file. • Hotspot configuration parameters Update firmware RFID authorization •...
  • Page 34 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.5 Save Charger Configuration Create 2. Click , choose a drive location or folder to save the configuration file and click Save Create Password, Confirm Password 3. Enter the new password in the fields and click Create Note The password must fulfill the following requirements.

  • Page 35: Load Configuration

    Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.6 Load Configuration Load Configuration Load Configuration 1. On the Configuration pane, click The file explorer window opens to show the locally stored files on the computer. Choose file – Select the saved configuration file and click VersiCharge Configurator User Manual Compact User Manual, 03/2023...
  • Page 36 Commission the VersiCharge Chargers 3.6 Load Configuration Load Configuration 2. Enter the password and click 3. After successful upload, the connection type corresponding to the saved settings are highlighted in green color. VersiCharge Configurator User Manual Compact User Manual, 03/2023...

  • Page 37: Communication Requirements

    Communication Requirements Open ports are required for communication with the Siemens Device Management, logging server and OCPP server (for IEC and UL). Refer the following table and configure your router settings. Instance Domain Name Ports Application Purpose Layer Protocol https://versicharge.emobility.siemens.cloud...

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Led Notification Types

    Wi-Fi LED Notification Types The status of the charger can be monitored by the LED color of the Wi-Fi icon shown on the charger display. The different Wi-Fi LED notification types are listed in the following table. Description of Sequence LED Color Software loading Red Blinking...

  • Page 39: Glossary

    Glossary Access Point Domain Name System Electric Vehicle Operating System RFID Radio Frequency Identification Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity VersiCharge Configurator User Manual Compact User Manual, 03/2023,...

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