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- Page 1 USER GUIDE For models: Single Phase 7.4kW 230V VEVA TETHERED & UNTETHERED Electric Vehicle Charge Points...
- Page 2 Welcome to your VEVA electric vehicle charging point. We hope your charge point has now been installed and is ready to use. If your unit is not yet installed, please ensure it is installed by a qualified electrician and they follow the guidance in the ‘Electrical Installers Guide’ supplied. This user guide is for Electric Vehicle (EV) owners and describes how to operate the VEVA charge point in conjunction with the VEVA app.
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Page 3: Safety Advice
VEVA units are available in a Tethered version (with its own charging cable fitted) or Untethered (where the unit has a socket and you use your own charging cable). Both types are designed to charge electric vehicles that are fitted with a type 2 charging socket;... - Page 4 1. YOUR VEVA EV CHARGE POINT... The main parts of your VEVA charge point: VEVA TETHERED VEVA UNTETHERED Removable front facia assembly Light-ring status indicator Holster (Tethered unit only) Tethered charging cable (8m length) Type 2 Charging socket with integral cable...
- Page 5 BEGINNING CHARGING Once your VEVA charge point is installed, you are ready to begin charging. Simply plug in your EV. Please be aware: The Smart Charge Points Regulations, governing the legal requirements for charge points sold in England, Wales and Scotland, require all new charge points to be initially set to only charge during off-peak hours.
- Page 6 STATUS LIGHT-RING The light-ring surrounding the charging socket or cable holster provides a quick indication of the charge point condition: STANDBY When in standby (where no vehicle is connected) the light-ring will be lit blue and the brightness slowly fade in and out. CHARGING A rotating pattern indicates charging.
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Page 7: Smart Charging
2. SMART CHARGING CHARGING OPTIONS Your VEVA unit offers a number of different charging modes. Charging modes are set up through the VEVA app, see pages 14-16 Anytime Charging If you simply want to charge your EV whenever you plug-in, set your VEVA unit to Anytime Charging and charging will begin immediately, after any random delay has completed. - Page 8 Demand Control example— Your EV is charging at the full charge rate (taking 32 Amps from your mains supply). You may also have additional appliances on in the home, say taking 20A. The total current drawn from your supply would then be 52A. If your fuse rating was set as 60A and you were then to switch on a kettle (13Amps), the total load would exceed the fuse rating.
- Page 9 3. THE (SMART CHARGE POINTS) REGULATIONS As the demand for Electric Vehicles and therefore electricity rises, the government has set out regulations to which new domestic and workplace charge points must comply. One of the regulation’s key areas is for charge points to have smart functionality and prioritise charging during the electricity grid’s quieter times, when more capacity is available.
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Page 10: Creating An Account
THE VEVA APP To use the Smart Charging functions of the VEVA unit, you will need to download the VEVA app… 1. Search for ‘VEVA electric’ in the App Store or on Google Play, or scan a QR code opposite and install the app onto your smartphone 2. - Page 11 ADDING A CHARGE POINT TO YOUR ACCOUNT After creating an account, you will be asked to link your VEVA unit. Click on the + Add new charge point button. You may add a VEVA unit by either typing in the serial number of the unit or by simply scanning the QR code on the label fitted to the side of the unit or box.
- Page 12 CONNECTING THE VEVA UNIT TO Wi-Fi Follow this process if the VEVA app asks you to connect your unit to Wi-Fi, or if your Wi-Fi network changes anytime e.g. your Wi-Fi hub is replaced. It will help later if your smartphone is connected to your home Wi-Fi before starting. However, ensure the network you are connected to, and wish to connect the VEVA unit to, is a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (the VEVA unit will only connect to 2.4GHz networks).
- Page 13 6. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect the VEVA unit to and add the password. Android devices — See right, select the desired network from the list of networks found. Enter the Wi-Fi password at the next page. Apple iOS devices —...
- Page 14 SETTING UP YOUR VEVA UNIT... CHARGING MODES AND SCHEDULES Read about the different smart charging options on page 7. ANYTIME CHARGING To set your VEVA unit to Anytime charging, go to Settings > My Charge Points & Scheduling, select your VEVA unit, then go to Charging Schedules. Switch on Anytime charging.
- Page 15 The different charging modes may be set to operate together across a day, such as the example below where the VEVA unit is programmed to charge during off-peak hours after midnight, provide a Solar charge during the day and a Top-up in the evening: Off-Peak schedule Solar schedule Top-up...
- Page 16 CHARGING WITH SOLAR By setting a solar charging schedule, you may charge your EV using the surplus energy generated by your solar system during the start and end times set. The VEVA unit uses a special measuring clamp fitted around your electricity meter cable to measure your supply and detect when your home is exporting energy.
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Page 17: Holiday Mode
LIGHT-RING BRIGHTNESS The light-ring brightness may be adjusted to suit your VEVA unit’s local environment. As an example, when situated outside, full brightness may be required during the day, if installed in a garage, the brightness may need to be dimmed. Adjust the light-ring brightness using the sliding scales found in you charge point’s Light Ring Settings. - Page 18 ELECTRICITY PRICING The VEVA Dashboard and Charging History screens show the cost of your charging activity. To allow your charging costs to be calculated, the price(s) of your electricity must be entered. The app will notify you if no pricing has been set. Go to Settings >...
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Page 19: Home Screen - Dashboard
MONITORING YOUR VEVA... HOME SCREEN - DASHBOARD The Home Screen provides an up-to-date dashboard style display of the status of your VEVA unit. The screen will indicate whether the unit is at standby with no vehicle connected, connected and charging, waiting for a scheduled charge to begin or if charging by solar etc. - Page 20 PAUSING, BOOSTING A CHARGE AND CANCELLING A RANDOM DELAY Pausing a charge During a charge session there may be times when you may wish to pause the charge. If your VEVA unit is charging while configured to Anytime Charging mode or if a scheduled charge is underway, a Pause Charge button will be shown on the dashboard.
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Page 21: Daily View
CHARGING HISTORY The History page illustrates your charging sessions with daily and monthly views. DAILY VIEW Select the date you wish to view • The graph shows the charge provided every 30 minutes. • Move between AM & PM by the arrows on the time axis. •... - Page 22 ADDING OTHER USERS After you have connected a charge point (or number of charge points) to your account you may assign others to view and control the units. This is useful if you have a number of workplace chargers that you want to share control of, or a single home charge point that is used by more than one person.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING When the VEVA unit detects a problem it will show a fault indication on the light-ring. The number of lights shown define an error type, see page 6 and the table below. Additionally, the app will also show any errors on the Dashboard with a description of the issue. - Page 24 If there’s anything you’d like help with or to send us feedback on how to improve our services and devices, please don’t hesitate to contact us: support@vevacharger.com tel: 01536 447861 www.vevacharger.com Version 1.0 240723...