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Loop EV-Flex
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EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

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  • Page 1 User Manual v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.8.A. Factory Settings 3.8.B. Station Settings 3.8.C. OCPP Settings 3.8.D. Communication Settings 3.9. Maintenance 3.9.A. Reboot 3.9.B. Firmware Update 3.10. EVSE Status 3.11. LLM Status 3.11.A. LLM Information 3.11.B. Gateway/Client Group Table Loop EV-FlexTM EVSE v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 3 Charging an Electric Vehicle (EV) 4.3.A. Plug and Charge 4.3.B. RFID Card 4.4. Stop Charging 4.4.A. Interrupt Charging 4.4.B. Auto Restart 4.4.C. Power Outage Recovery 4.5. General Care 4.6. Customer Support Loop EV-FlexTM EVSE v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    This document provides instructions for the Loop EV-Flex EVSE and should not be used for any other product. Be- fore installation or use of this product, review this manual carefully and consult with a licensed contractor, licensed electrician, or trained installation expert to ensure compliance with local building codes and safety standards.
  • Page 5 Repair and Maintenance Clause Only licensed electricians can repair or maintain the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. It is forbidden for general users to repair or maintain it. Turn off input power before repair or maintenance the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 Do not use extender cables to increase the length of the charging cable. Maximum length is limited to 25 feet by the National Fire Protection Agency. WARNING: Do not drag the Loop EV-Flex EVSE by input power cord. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    + SAE J1772 Connector Loop EV-Flex EVSE + OLED Display + RFID Icon Mounting Bracket Attached to the back of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE Holster With Hook x1, Holster x1 & M4xL15 tapping screw x2 Screw Bag With #12xL50 tapping screw x4...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    2. Product Specifications Item Loop EV-Flex EVSE Application Commercial Voltage (Vac) 208/240VAC, Single Phase Frequency (Hz) 60 Hz Current (Rms) 32 A Charging Connector SAE J1772 Type 1 Charging Cable Length 25 ft. Embedded ± 1% Metering Accuracy Real Time Clock...

  • Page 9: Installation & Configuration

    Loop EV-Flex EVSE. The Loop EV-Flex EVSE must be installed only by a licensed electrician in accordance with the provisions of the local electrical industry construction and should comply with national electrical codes and standards.

  • Page 10: Assembly And Installation Of The Charging Station

    Open the carton and remove the upper partition. Figure 3-1 Opening the carton Take out the Loop EV-Flex EVSE and upturn middle partition. The charging plug is in the bottom of the package. Figure 3-2 Take out the Loop EV-Flex EVSE Remove the holster assembly placed inside the right of the middle partition.
  • Page 11 Remove the Charging Station front cover by loosening the (5) Torx screws at the rear of the charging station. Figure 3-6 Five Torx screw locations to remove the charging station front cover v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 12 Prepare the conduit as shown in figure below ’ Figure 3-7 Loop EV-Flex EVSE with flex conduit attached Assemble the Flex conduit and attach it to the EV, with the lock rings secured. Figure 3-8 Flex conduit v.20.9.4...
  • Page 13 Insert the wire end passing through the conduit and insert them into the input wiring hole. (Use Red wire for L1, Black wire for L2, Green-yellow wire for G). Attach the copper wire on the corresponding terminal block. Figure 3-10 conductor termination v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 14 For finished walls supported by wood studs, use 1/4”or M6 tapping screws. (Commercially available) Please use following torque force. Screw Torque 25 kgf.cm min 21.7 lb-in min 25 kgf.cm min 21.7 lb-in min v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 15 Mount Loop EV-Flex EVSE onto mounting bracket and lock the screw. 11.A. Put the Loop EV-Flex EVSE on the mounting bracket. 11.B. Fasten Loop EV-Flex EVSE on mounting bracket by M4 screw and screw washer. 11.C. Please refer to the following torque. Screw Torque 16 kgf.cm...

  • Page 16: Install The Connector And Cable Holster

    3.4. Install the Connector and Cable Holster Separate the holster from hook. Figure 3-13 Loop EV-Flex EVSE and mounting bracket Fasten the saddle on the wall with appropriate screws. Figure 3-14 Secure the saddle v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 17 Make the holster face up and combine with the saddle. Figure 3-15 Secure the holster Rotate the holster down. Figure 3-16 Rotate the holster v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 18 Keep the holster in this state and tighten screws completely. Figure 3-17 Lock screws Place EV charging connector into the holster and wrap charging cable around the saddle. Figure 3-18 Place EV charging connector and cable. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 19: Install The Sim Card

    3.5. Install the SIM card (Optional) Disassemble top cover & Loosen the star screws (x5) Figure 3-19 Five screws in the Base Cover position Find SIM card socket Figure 3-20 Position of SIM card socket v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 20 Figure 3-21 SIM card socket and cover Open/Close direction Push down the cover to open SIM card socket. Figure 3-22 Open SIM card socket Push down the cover to open SIM card socket. Figure 3-23 Prepare the SIM card v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 21 Close the SIM card socket and push the cover toward lock direction to lock the cover. Figure 3-25 Lock SIM card socket cover Reassemble the top cover. Please refer to the following torque. SIM card installation is completed. Screw Torque 16 kgf.cm 13.88 lb-in v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    3.6. Commissioning 3.6.A. Access the built in Webportal (Two Options) Connect to the Loop EV-Flex EVSE using its projected SSID (like a typical Wi-Fi connection) Connect a computer to the Loop EV-Flex EVSE using an Ethernet cable. Figure 3-26 Location of Ethernet RJ-45 port v.20.9.4...

  • Page 23: Login

    If “Network Mode” is Gateway and “Group Use External Gateway” is No. http:/ /192.168.100.1 Any other “Network Mode”. Now you should see the login screen: To be able to configure the Loop EV-Flex EVSE you should enter admin in the username box. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io...

  • Page 24: Webportal Overview

    3.7. Webportal Overview 3.7.A. Menu Overview To navigate via the web browser, use the menu items available: Configuration, Maintenance, EVSE Status, LLM Sta- tus, and Security. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 25: Configuration Menu

    Settings” tab is used to display the information of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. + The “Station Settings” tab is used to set up the configuration regarding to the Loop EV-Flex EVSE itself. + The “OCPP Settings” tab is used to set up the custom properties for uses in OCPP 1.6 services.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Menu

    3.7.C. Maintenance Menu When you choose the Maintenance menu, a sub menu will appear: + The “Command” screen can be used to restart the Loop EV-Flex EVSE and reset settings to Manufacturing default. + The “Charging Profile Data” screen can be used to show and clear charging profiles including “Charge Point Max Profile”, “Tx Default Profile”...

  • Page 27: Evse Status

    When you choose the EVSE Status menu, a sub menu will appear: + The “Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Status” can be used to show the information of EVSE. Usually these infor- mation are only for diagnostic use. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 28: Llm Status Menu

    When you choose the LLM Status menu, a sub menu will appear: + The “Local Load Management Status” screen shows the Local Load Management (LLM) settings and current Mas- ter/Slave group member list. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 29: Security Menu

    3.7.F. Security Menu When you choose the Security menu, a sub menu will appear: + The “Change Password” screen can be used to change the password of users for this web portal. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 30: Configuration

    The vendor’s name of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Charge Point Model: The model’s name of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Charge Point Serial Number: The unique serial number of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Hardware Version: The hardware version of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Firmware Version: The software version of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE.
  • Page 31 Meter Type: The meter type of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Reader Type: The reader type of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. DSMR Type: The DSMR type of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Production Date: The production date of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE.

  • Page 32: Station Settings

    Clicking on the “Configuration” and then “Station Settings” link will bring up the following screen. On this page you can change the properties of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Click the “Apply” button at the right side of the property when the value is changed. v.20.9.4...
  • Page 33 Max Amperage FW Setting: The software settings to indicate the maximum charging current. PWM Amperage: The PWM setting for charging current when the Loop EV-Flex EVSE is online. This signal is to tell EV how much current is allowed to use. Real Amperage: The real-time charging current detected by the Loop EV-Flex EVSE.
  • Page 34 Other Information Last Boot Time: Show last boot time. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 35: Ocpp Settings

    On this page you can change the properties just for the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Click the “Apply” button at the right side of the property when the value is changed.
  • Page 36 Service Settings Charge Point ID: The identity of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE as known in the OCPP Central System. Protocol Name: The name and version of OCPP is running in the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Central System URL: The URL of the OCPP v1.6 Central System service.
  • Page 37 OCPP1.6 Settings These settings are defined and request for support in OCPP 1.6 specification. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 38 RemoteStartTransaction.req message should be authorized beforehand like a local action to start a transaction. BlinkRepeat: Number of times to blink the Loop EV-Flex EVSE lighting when signaling. This value is not changeable. ClockAlignedDataInterval: Size (in seconds) of the clock-aligned data interval. This is the size (in seconds) of the set of evenly spaced aggregation intervals per day, starting at 00:00:00 (midnight).
  • Page 39 OCPP 1.6 specification. ConnectorPhaseRotationMaxLength: Maximum number of items in a ConnectorPhaseRotation configuration key. StopTransactionOnEVSideDisconnect: When set to true, the Loop EV-Flex EVSE SHALL administratively stop the transaction when the cable is unplugged from the EV. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io...
  • Page 40 Maximum number of identifications that can be stored in the Local Authorization List. SendLocalListMaxLength: Maximum number of identifications that can be send in a single SendLocalList.req. ReserveConnectorZeroSupported – If this configuration key is present and set to true: The Loop EV-Flex EVSE support reservations on connector 0. ChargeProfileMaxStackLevel: Max Stack Level of a Charging Profile.

  • Page 41: Communication Settings

    Use Loop EV-Flex EVSE as a gateway charge point. Gateway connected to OCPP 1.6 Server via cellular or Wi-Fi and connected to other Loop EV-Flex EVSEs (called Client) via Wi-Fi and forms a local charge point group. This group is also a LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 42 The listen port for OCPP SOAP client server. This value cannot be modified by users. Max Group Size: The maximum number of Loop EV-Flex EVSEs allowed in a group/LAN. This value cannot be modified by users. Gateway Serial Number: The serial number of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE which acts as a Gateway.
  • Page 43 Hide AP SSID: Options for hiding SSID of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE or not. This option is always off. Connectivity: Specifies whether the Loop EV-Flex EVSE should always be connected to Internet using None, Auto, Wi-Fi, or Cellular. Default value is Auto. When Network Mode is Direct, all option are available. If it is not, then...
  • Page 44 OCPP. If the remote control type is APP > it keeps original behavior (retry 5 times and go to AP mode) no matter what Station Only option selected. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 45 The IMSI of the modem’s SIM card. There will be no data here if no SIM card inserted. IMEI: The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) of the modem. MEID: The MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) of the modem. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 46 A port number is a 16-bit unsigned integer ranging from 0 to 65535. Port range defines a range which can be used. The format for numeric port range is minimum-value:maximum-value. Timeout RX: Timeout limitation of signal received by modem. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 47 Loop EV-Flex EVSE in a local group which is based on Gateway/Client architecture. The Gateway LOOP EV-Flex EVSE must be manually set to the maximum current limitations so that it will dynamically adjust output current in each Client LOOP EV-Flex EVSE by charging policy.
  • Page 48 An identity of the LLM group. A slave with different group identity will be rejected when attempting to con- nect to Gateway. Group Size: The total number of Loop EV-Flex EVSEs in the LLM group. This value is only used in Gateway. Max Amperage Grid Connection: Total ampere of each phase allowed loading for the group of Loop EV-Flex EVSEs at the same time.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    3.9. Maintenance This page includes some maintenance functions. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 50: Reboot

    3.9.A. Reboot Command Reboot: To restart the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Reset to MFG default: To reset to the factory default settings. Charging Profile Data HINT: Charging Profile is defined in OCPP 1.6 specification for smart charging. A charging profile consists of a charging schedule, which is basically a list of time intervals with their maximum charge power or current, and some values to specify the time period and recurrence of the schedule.
  • Page 51 A csv file is a plain text file which each line represent a RFID card info. The format of a card info is as follow: CARD_IDTAG,EXPIRY_DATE,PARENT_CARD_IDTAG,CARD_STATUS CARD_IDTAG: 8 ~ 20 character RFID card ID tag combined with alphabet or numbers. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)
  • Page 52 Invalid. This string is case sensitive. Sample data: 0123456789ABCD,2019-12-31T16:00:00.000,PARENTID,Accepted Show Authorization Cache List: To show the list of Authorization Cache. Each line of the list shown below indicates a cached RFID card info. The syntax is CARD_IDTAG|EXPIRY_DATE|PARENT_CARD_IDTAG|CARD_STATUS|CACHED_DATE v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    Sample data: 0123456789ABCD,2019-12-31T16:00:00.000,PARENTID,Accepted,2018-3-22T16:00:00 3.9.B. Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE, you need to download the upgrade image file to your local hard disk, and then click the “Choose File” button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Once you have selected the new firmware file, click the “Upload”...

  • Page 54: Evse Status

    To check the specific information of EVSE, you can click the corresponding buttons: Show Control Unit State: To display the information of the control unit of Loop EV-Flex EVSE. Mostly the function regarding to charging and safety. Show Network Unit State: To display the information of the network board of Loop EV-Flex EVSE.

  • Page 55: Llm Status

    Local Load Management Status: Display connected Loop EV-Flex EVSEs, total Loop EV-Flex EVSEs, Group ID of the LLM group as well as a full table of detail information each Loop EV-Flex EVSE if this charge point is a Gateway. v.20.9.4...

  • Page 56: Gateway/Client Group Table

    If the Loop EV-Flex EVSE is Gateway, the following LLM Group Table is present. Index: The order of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE. The index is first connected to Gateway first showed. Serial Number: The serial number (Loop EV-Flex EVSE Identity) of each Loop EV-Flex EVSE.

  • Page 57: Operations

    Flashing blue (Slow): Charging Red Steady Unrecoverable Fault Red Flashing Recoverable Fault Purple Steady Reserved (from OCPP Service) Yellow Steady Out of Service Yellow Flashing Booting / Firmware Upgrading Table 21: Charging status indicators v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model)

  • Page 58: Authorization

    4.2. Authorization Before the owner of an electric vehicle can start or stop charging, the Loop EV-Flex EVSE has to authorize the operation. 4.2.A. Online Authorization Description: + Generally, before the owner of an electric vehicle can start or stop charging, the EVSE has to authorize the operation.

  • Page 59: Local Authorization

    + Synchronized with the Central System when EVSE is Online. + To improve the experience for users, the EVSE MAY support local authorization when EVSE is offline, and faster authorization response time when communication between Loop EV-Flex EVSE and Central System is slow. v.20.9.4 Loop EV-Flex EVSE www.evLoop.io...

  • Page 60: Charging An Electric Vehicle (Ev)

    + For Over Current conditions: The charging session will be stop while OC occurs. After recovery from OC for 30 seconds, the Loop EV-Flex EVSE will automatically restart charging for three times. + When charging session stopped due to CCID trip, the Loop EV-Flex EVSE will try to restart after 15 minutes for 3 times.

  • Page 61: Power Outage Recovery

    4.5. General Care The exterior of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE is designed to be waterproof and dust proof. To ensure proper maintenance of the Loop EV-Flex EVSE, follow these guidelines: + Despite the water resistance of the enclosure, when cleaning it is preferred to not direct streams of water at the unit.
  • Page 62 Loop EV-Flex EVSE EVS-32A-L2-001 (R-Model) v.20.9.4 www.evLoop.io 141 Nevada St. El Segundo, CA 90245 Loop EV-FlexTM EVSE...

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