Contents About these instructions Unpacking and checking the scope of delivery 1.1 Applicable documents: 5.1 Unpacking the delivery 1.2 Illustrations and symbols 5.2 Checking the scope of delivery For your safety Storing the EV charging box 2.1 Intended use 2.2 Personnel Preparing for installation 2.3 Safety notes 7.1 Selecting the installation site...
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Operating the EV charging box 10.1 Charging the vehicle 10.2 Completing authentication 10.3 Separating vehicle from the EV charging box after charging 10.4 Stopping the charging process Cleaning the EV charging box Troubleshooting 12.1 Status LED 12.2 Handling load/charge management 12.3 Error codes Dismounting the EV charging box Disposing of the EV charging box...
About these instructions These instructions are intended for the operator of the product and for all persons handling the product during its life cycle. ► Read the operating instructions completely before you start using the product. ► Keep the operating instructions after reading. The operating instructions are considered part of the product.
For your safety Intended use The EV charging boxes in the AC SMART product family are designed for charging electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. The EV charging boxes can be installed individually on private property, or installed in larger numbers in parking lots or underground garages belonging to companies and institutions.
For your safety ► Carry out a visual inspection and create a commissioning protocol before initial commissioning. ► Observe the requirements for the installation site, see Chapter 15. Improper installation may cause water to get into EV charging box. This could result in an electric shock.
Product description Product components Figure 3.3 Product components Pos. Last name Description Enclosure base part Enclosure lid The enclosure cover is fastened to the right side of the EV charging box with hinges. Interaction field Status LED and RFID field (only VALUE and ADVANCED) Type plate Design frame Cover over the lid screw fittings (only VALUE and ADVANCED) Charging socket SOCKET variant: Charging socket type 2 with integrated shutter function Plug holder...
Product description Connections and electronic components ATTENTION! Damage or fault due to product modifications Removing or modifying the electronic components may cause damage to or faults in the EV charging box. ► Do not modify the electronic components contained in the product. ►...
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Product description Power board in the housing base part Figure 3.5 Identification Description Connection terminal supply line Only PLUG variation; charging cable connection terminal Control board in the housing cover Figure 3.6 Identification Description Only PLUG variation: plug-in connector to connect the CP conductor RJ45 Ethernet interface (VALUE and ADVANCED only) RJ45 Ethernet interface 8-pin connection for 4 x digital outputs, 1 x serial interface (RS485...
Product description Status LED and acoustic signals The colour and flash pattern of the LED indicate the operational status of the EV charging box. LED state Meaning Green The EV charging box is switched on and ready for operation. illuminated Blue The EV charging box is in Bluetooth coupling mode with the flashing AC SMART app.
Product functions This chapter describes the product functions of the EV charging box. The product functions described here are available only with the current firmware version and vary by product line, see Chapter 3.1. The firmware and release notes are provided in our online catalogue. The instructions on operation and configuration are provided in Chapter 9. Network capability Each EV charging box can be integrated into a network via LAN or WLAN.
Product functions – UnlockConnector – GetConfiguration – UpdateFirmware The following configuration keys are supported: – ConnectionTimeOut – HeartbeatInterval – MeterValueSampleInterval – NumberOfConnectors – TransactionMessageAttempts – TransactionMessageRetryInterval – ConnectorMaximumCurrent Mobile phone The EV charging boxes in the ADVANCED product line contain a wireless modem with a SIM card. The wireless connection is intended only for the OCPP connection.
Product functions Function or setting option Web server AC SMART app Communication with the EV charging box via – network connection (LAN, WiFi) and via Bluetooth Network settings Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, – Bluetooth communication) Configuration of digital inputs – Configuration of digital output –...
Product functions Monitor charging process The technical characteristics of the charging process, such as duration and quantity of energy can be displayed in the web server and in the AC SMART App. In addition, the electrical values for the individual phases, effective power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor, mains frequency, overall power and device temperature can be displayed.
Product functions 4.11 Digital inputs A charging process can be authorised via an external device. The external device can be connected to the digital inputs of the EV charging box. Each EV charging box contains digital inputs (12 V DC) on the control board on connection terminal X6, the function of which can be individually configured in the web server. One digital input can be configured for the ECO product line. Five digital inputs can be configured for the VALUE and...
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Product functions Static load/charge management Prerequisite Static load/charge management can be implemented only with an EV charg- ing box from the VALUE or ADVANCED product lines as the control box. EV charging boxes from the VALUE and ADVANCED product lines can be connected as satellite boxes.
Product functions The inverter or energy management system communicates directly with the EV charging box and the energy meter in the domestic installation. An additional energy meter is not required. The total current is distributed across all active charging points: when the other electrical devices require less energy, there is more current available for charging.
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Product functions Energy Energy meter meter Modbus RTU Figure 4.1 PV optimised charging with bidirectional meter (Modbus RTU) PV optimised charging with Modbus TCP Prerequisite The inverter or energy management system must be connected with the EV charging box via a Modbus TCP interface. The interfaces of inverters are not standardised.
Product functions Mixed mode A minimum current value is defined at which charging can be carried out without pauses. The power is drawn from the PV system or from the grid, depending on availability. If the PV system produces more power than the specified minimum charging current, then more power is used for charging. Booster mode The maximum available power provided by the PV system and the grid is used for charging.
Unpacking and checking the scope of delivery Unpacking the delivery ► Remove all parts of the EV charging box from the packaging, including the supplied documents. You can use the cardboard with which you lifted the EV charging box out of the box as a drilling template.
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Unpacking and checking the scope of delivery VALUE PLUG SOCKET 8 x 60 mm 6 x 60 mm 4 x 18 mm Figure 5.2 Scope of delivery for the VALUE product line PLUG ADVANCED SOCKET 8 x 60 mm 6 x 60 mm 4 x 18 mm Figure 5.3 Scope of delivery for the ADVANCED product line Operating instructions –...
Storing the EV charging box WARNING! Risk of injury if the EV charging box is damaged Improper storage can cause the EV charging box to be damaged due to penetration by dust, dirt, or humidity. In this case, operational reliability will no longer be ensured.
Preparing for installation Selecting the installation site Select an installation site that meets the following requirements. – Flat, vertical wall or stand – Substrate suitable of supporting at least 100 kg. The substrate must be able to bear not only the weight of the EV charging box, but must also hold securely if there is an accidental tensile load, for instance caused by the charging cable or an impact.
Preparing for installation Check list before installation We recommend checking the following points before assembly and installa- tion of the EV charging box: – The locally applicable assembly and installation regulations are known and can be complied with. – The circuit breaker and residual current circuit breaker are installed according to the desired power rating and the installed cable lengths.
Planning the installation Installation Guidance ► Commission an electrician with the installation of the EV charging box. ► Observe the Assembly and installation instructions. Installation Guidance TN system PE conductor IT system Earthing Earthing electrode (to be installed TT system separately) 1-phase 230 V, 50 Hz (TN, IT/TT)
Planning the installation Network systems ATTENTION! Possible destruction of the EV charging box Incorrect installation may cause the destruction of the EV charging box. ► The connection terminals of the neutral conductor must always be connected in all network systems. ►...
Planning the installation Check list for initial commissioning A commissioning protocol is available in our online catalogue. On the EV charging box has been mounted and all connections have been installed, the following points must be checked. ► Check to ensure all screws in the back of the EV charging box are tightened.
Networking and configuring the EV charging box You can integrate a single EV charging box into a local network using an Ethernet cable, for instance via a switch in the network, or via a central network router. In addition, you can connect multiple EV charging boxes together to form a charging network.
Networking and configuring the EV charging box ► If no Ethernet cable was installed in the EV charging box during initial installation, add another cable entry in the housing of the EV charging box and insert a cable entry. Observe the Assembly and installation instructions.
Networking and configuring the EV charging box If there is already data in the fields, note the data and settings so that you will be able to access the network later on. If there is no data present, you can select the point Get IP address automat- ically again later on. ► Activate the option Use the following IP address. ►...
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box – Role: User – Password: Detmold01 ► Select the role and enter the password. ► Confirm the input. The status page of the web server is displayed. Figure 9.5 Status page of the web server To prevent unauthorised access, you should change the password immedi- ately.
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box Entering the WLAN network manually ► Enter the SSID for your WLAN network. ► Enter the network password. ► Click Save. ► To connect to the network, click Connect. ► Click Refresh to refresh the page. The newly assigned IP address will be displayed in the field IP address.
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box Setting the charging phases Charging processes with one or three charging phases are possible, depend- ing on the vehicle. You can switch between single phase and three phase charging during an active charging process. ►...
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box Adjust LED inactivity The LED inactivity function can be used to switch off the status LED whenev- er the status of the EV charging box does not change during a defined time period, for instance during the charging process. Once the status of the EV charging box changes, the status LED is active once again and the timer is reset.
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box Managing RFID tags RFID tags can be registered, authorised, blocked and deleted. To register a new RFID tag, proceed as follows: ► Click RFID/PLC-MAC. ► In the Learn new tag field, click Start. ► Hold the RFID tag in front of the interaction area of the EV charging box within 60 seconds.
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box Unlearn Tag ► Click RFID/PLC-MAC. ► In the Unlearn tag field, click Start. ► Connect your vehicle to the EV charging box within 60 seconds. After deletion is complete, you will here a confirmation signal. ► Click Refresh. The MAC address is no longer displayed in the tag list. Deleting from the tag list ►...
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box ► Click Load Management/General. ► Activate Satellite box or Control box. ► Only for dynamic load/charge management and only for the Control box: Activate Dynamic. ► Only for the control box: Enter the desired value for the global current limit [A].
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box ► Enter the desired value depending on the Booster end reason. ► If there should be no limit for Booster mode, select the option None as the Booster end reason. ► Activate PV optimised charging. ►...
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Networking and configuring the EV charging box Firmware for the WiFi module ► Download the latest firmware file. ► Click Network/WiFi. ► Under Select WiFi file, click Select file. ► Choose the current firmware file. ► Click Upload. The file is loaded to the EV charging box. This may take up to one minute. After the upload is complete tick the box in the field Upload Status. The EV charging box will restart automatically. Update firmware for the Powerlinemodule Prerequisite The EV charging box may not be connected to a vehicle.
Networking and configuring the EV charging box Download and delete charging data You can download the charging data for the charging processes as a csv file. You can also delete the available charging data. Downloading charging data ► Click Charging monitoring. ► To download the charging data, click Download. Deleting charging data ► To delete the charging data, click Delete. ►...
Networking and configuring the EV charging box Connection via Modbus TCP (WLAN) Prerequisite To use the Modbus TCP interface via WLAN, the EV charging box must be connected to a WLAN network, see Chapter 9.3. ► Start the web server of the EV charging box. ►...
Networking and configuring the EV charging box If there is a high signal on the selected digital input (logical 1), then the selected function is executed. Voltage 0 … 3 V logical 0 Voltage +9 ... +15 V logical 1 Each digital input has an input resistance of 2 kOhm and generates a clearing current of 6 mA at 12 V.
Networking and configuring the EV charging box Configuring the EV charging box via AC SMART app Prerequisite You have the AC SMART app installed on your mobile device and your EV charging box is coupled to the app, see Chapter 9.7. An introduction and notes on settings are available in the app.
Operating the EV charging box CAUTION! Risk of injury if the EV charging box is damaged A damaged or incomplete EV charging box can lead to malfunctions and hazards. ► Check the EV charging box and its accessories for obvious damage before each use.
Operating the EV charging box Starting the charging process (PLUG variation) Unwind the charging cable completely before starting a charging process. ► Connect the charging cable to the vehicle. The charging plug on the connected vehicle is interlocked. The status LED on the EV charging box is illuminated blue.
Operating the EV charging box 10.4 Stopping the charging process During the charging process, the status LED is illuminated blue and pulsing. You can stop the charging process before the vehicle is fully charged. SOCKET variation Both charging plugs will remain interlocked. The plug can only be removed from the EV charging box once the plug on the vehicle is released.
Cleaning the EV charging box WARNING! Risk to life due to electric shock If water enters the housing, there is a risk of electric shock. ► Never clean the EV charging box with a high-pressure cleaner. ATTENTION! Damage to the EV charging box due to improper cleaning Cleaning agents can damage the EV charging box.
Troubleshooting The status LED indicates faults in the operation of the EV charging box. If the EV charging box is connected to the AC SMART app or accessible via the web server, then detailled fault descriptions and troubleshooting measures will be listed in the AC SMART app and in the web server. Firmware updates for troubleshooting errors and providing new functions are available in our online catalogue. Always keep your firmware up to date to avoid faults.
Troubleshooting 12.2 Handling load/charge management Fault Possible cause Recommended action The charging process does Load/charge management is activated ► Provide the minimum charging not start. and the connected vehicle is on the current of 6 A. waiting list. The satellite box only The satellite box does not have a con- ►...
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Troubleshooting Error ID Description Recommended action A relay in the EV charging box is ► Disconnect the vehicle from the EV charging box. defective. ► Switch off the residual current circuit breaker. ► Switch the residual current circuit breaker back on again after 10 seconds. ►...
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Troubleshooting Error ID Description Recommended action The charging plug on the EV charging ► Remove the charging plug from the charging box cannot be interlocked. socket on the EV charging box. ► Disconnect the EV charging box from the power supply.
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Troubleshooting Error ID Description Recommended action A power outage was detected. ► Check whether the circuit breaker and the residual current circuit breaker in the building distribution or sub-distribution are switched on. ► Check the charging cable and the EV charging box for obvious damage.
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Troubleshooting Error ID Description Recommended action There is an error in the internal ► Contact an electrician. current measurement. ► Disconnect the EV charging box from the power supply. ► Check the connection between the power board and control board. ►...
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Troubleshooting Error ID Description Recommended action The connection to the satellite box ► Check the connection to the satellite box. was disconnected. No secure OCPP connection ► Contact an electrician or the provider of your possible. OCPP backend. The internal memory is not ►...
Dismounting the EV charging box WARNING! Risk to life due to electric shock The EV charging box must be opened during disassembly. Live parts are accessible during this process and there is a risk of electric shock. ► Disconnect the EV charging box from the power supply before disassembly.
Disposing of the EV charging box and packaging The product contains substances that may be harmful to the environment and human health. In addition, it also contains substances that can be reused through targeted recycling. Observe the instructions for proper disposal of the product. The instructions can be found at www.weidmueller.com/disposal.
Technical data PLUG SOCKET Charging current, max. 16 A 32 A 16 A 32 A Width x height x depth 268 x 433 x 150 mm 268 x 433 x 150 mm ...-P-E: 4.9 kg ...-A22-P-E: 6.1 kg Weight ...-P7.5-E: 5.4 kg ...-P-E: 5.1 kg 3.6 kg ..A22-P7.5-E: 6.6 kg...
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Technical data VALUE PLUG SOCKET Charging current, max. 16 A 32 A 16 A 32 A Width x height x depth 273 x 439 x 150 mm (167 mm incl. cover) 273 x 439 x 150 mm (167 mm incl. cover) ...-P-V: 5.7 kg ...-P-V: 6.8 kg Weight...
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Technical data ADVANCED PLUG SOCKET Charging current, max. 16 A 32 A 16 A 32 A Width x height x depth 273 x 439 x 150 mm (167 mm incl. cover) 273 x 439 x 150 mm (167 mm incl. cover) ...-P-V: 5.6 kg ...-P-V: 6.9 kg Weight...
CE conformity and standards The EV charging box fulfils the requirements of the following EU directives: – 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and electronic equipment – 2014/35/EU Making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits – 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) –...
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