Battery inverter/charger for stand-alone and back-up applications (100 pages)
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Operating manual SMA EV CHARGER BUSINESS ENGLISH EVC-Business-BE-en-13 | Version 1.3...
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SMA Solar Technology AG Table of contents Table of contents Information on this Document..........Validity ........................Target Group......................Content and Structure of this Document ..............Levels of Warning Messages ..................Symbols in the Document ..................Typographies in the document ..................
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Enable the charging process in case of backend failure ..... 65 9.8.3 Enable Free Charging ................65 Changing the Password..................... 65 9.10 Connecting with the SMA Data Manager M ............65 10 Operation ................. 69 10.1 Overview of Display and Control Elements.............. 69 10.2 Starting the Charging Process ...................
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SMA Solar Technology AG Table of contents 13 Troubleshooting ............... 78 13.1 Event messages ......................78 14 Decommissioning the Product..........82 15 Maintenance................85 16 Procedure for Receiving a Replacement Device ....86 17 Technical Data ................87 18 Accessories ................90 19 Contact ..................
The latest version of this document and additional information about the product can be found in PDF format and as an eManual at www.SMA-Solar.com. Illustrations in this document are reduced to the essential information and may deviate from the real product.
SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document NOTICE Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage. Symbols in the Document Symbol Explanation Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not safety-rele-...
The above list is not exhaustive. Contact us if you are unsure whether products by SMA Solar Technology AG are suitable for your application. The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar Technology AG and the grid operator.
SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety Measuring accuracy notes in accordance with the type examination certificate Only applies to the products EVCB-LB-3AC-ECC-10 / EVCB-3AC-ECC-10 I Requirements for the operator of the product, who must fulfill them as a necessary condition for intended operation In the meaning of Section 31, Measurement and Verification Act (MessEG), the operator of the charger (of the product) is the user of the measuring device.
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2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG • The user of the product is subject to the notification requirements pursuant to Art. 32 MessEG (excerpt): Art. 32 Notification requirement "(1) Those who use new or reconditioned measuring device must notify the authorities responsible in accordance with national law 6 weeks after commissioning at the latest...".
SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety • After measurement is completed and at the time of billing at the latest, the EMSP must automatically provide the billing-relevant data packet, including the signature, (e.g., by storing its email address on a website) to the customer as a data file. As long as the customer did not expressly opt out, this must be done in a way that enables the data to be checked for authenticity using transparency and display software.
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2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or cables are touched High voltages are present in the conductive components or cables of the product. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
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Communication disturbances in the local network The IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 is occupied for communication amongst SMA products and for direct access to SMA products. Communication problems might occur if this IP address range is used in the local network.
3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact the Service if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged. Figure 1: Components included in scope of delivery...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of Delivery Position Quantity Designation Sealing cap M32 Cable gland M20x1.5 Counter nut for cable gland M20 RJ45 module Cable tie RFID card Manual Only for products EVCB-3AC-10 / EVCB-3AC- ECC-10: Cable bracket left and right, 4 fastening screws...
4 Scope of delivery, charging stand SMA Solar Technology AG Scope of delivery, charging stand Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact the Service if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged. One-sided charging stand...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Scope of delivery, charging stand Double-sided charging stand Figure 3: Components included in scope of delivery Position Quantity Designation Cover (front and rear) Middle section Base plate Bolt M8 x 10 Washer M8 Countersunk head screw M5x40...
5 Product overview SMA Solar Technology AG 5.1.2 Communication Overview Figure 6: Design of system communication EVC-Business-BE-en-13 Operating manual...
SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Product overview Product Description Figure 7: Design of the product Position Designation Enclosure lock RFID card reader with status LEDs Charging socket Type label The type label clearly identifies the product. The type label must remain per- manently attached to the product.
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives. Interfaces and Functions SMA flexibly combines all required components of the charging station into an overall system. This enables you to integrate your charging station into your charging park, building or energy management system.
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting Mounting Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the installation site: WARNING Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. This can result in death or serious injury.
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6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 15° Figure 8: Permitted and prohibited mounting positions Figure 9: Permitted and prohibited mounting positions EVC-Business-BE-en-13 Operating manual...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting Dimensions for wall mounting: Figure 10: Position of the anchoring points (Dimensions in mm) Operating manual EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
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6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Accessories for charging stand mounting: Figure 11: Charging stand dimensions (Dimensions in mm) Recommended clearances for wall mounting: ☐ Maintain the recommended clearances to walls as well as to other charging stations, inverters or objects.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting ≥500 ≥500 1000 Figure 12: Recommended clearances (Dimensions in mm) Recommended clearances for charging stand mounting: Figure 13: Recommended clearances (Dimensions in mm) Operating manual EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Wall Mounting CAUTION Risk of injury due to weight of product Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or mounted. • Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting 5. Optional: Secure the cable holder to the wall with the 5 screws (6x50) in the scope of delivery of the cable holder set (TX30). 6. Hook the product onto the wall mounting bracket.
6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 8. Pull off the grounding cable at the cover. 9. Remove the safety cover. To do so, loosen the 2 nuts. For the products EVCB-LB-3AC-ECC-10 and EVCB-3AC-ECC-10, safety seals are on the 2 nuts.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting Procedure: Figure 14: Dimensions of the foundation hole (Dimensions in mm) 1. Ensure that the AC cable is long enough to connect to the product. 2. Excavate the foundation hole with the following dimensions: width ≥680 mm x height ≥500 mm x depth ≥520 mm.
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6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Stabilize the embedded section of the charging stand using class C30/37 concrete. 5. Let the concrete completely cure before starting to assemble the charging stand. 6. Position the base plate on the 4 holes of the embedded section of the charging stand.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting 8. When putting on the middle section, guide the AC cable through the middle section of the charging stand. Position the middle section on the 6 holes in the base plate. Pay attention to the weight.
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6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 11. Optional: You can position an empty enclosure (not in the scope of delivery) on the middle section of the charging stand (width 254 mm x height 180 mm x depth 84 mm). 12. Hook the product onto the charging stand.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting 14. Pull off the grounding cable at the cover. 15. Remove the safety cover. To do so, loosen the 2 nuts. For the products EVCB-LB-3AC-ECC-10 and EVCB-3AC-ECC-10, safety seals are on the 2 nuts.
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6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 20. Hook the cover at the front and rear of the middle section of the charging stand. In the middle section of the charging stand, there are two carrier pins onto which the covers must be hooked.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting 22. Lock the covers. To do so, insert a screwdriver through the opening and rotate the set screw counterclockwise until the stop (TX25, tightening torque: 5 Nm). Repeat the procedure at the remaining 3 positions.
Designation Opening for cable gland M32 for connecting the utility grid Opening for cable gland M20 for connecting the network cable 7.1.2 Interior View Figure 16: Connection area inside the EV Charger Business Position Designation SIM card Residual-current device EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection Residual-current device Busbar Miniature circuit breaker (energy self-sufficiency) RJ45 module Grounding conductor (PE) connection Connecting the Utility Grid AC cable requirements: ☐ Outer diameter: 18 mm to 25 mm ☐ Conductor cross-section: 6 mm² (flexible/rigid) or 10 mm² (flexible/rigid) ☐...
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7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5. Connect conductors N, L1, L2 and L3 to the right residual-current device according to the labeling (PZ2, tightening torque: 2.5 to 3 Nm). 6. Connect grounding conductor to the terminal block in accordance with the labeling.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 4. Loosen the busbars from the two residual-current devices (PZ2) and remove them. 5. For energy self-sufficiency, connect the supplied busbars to the right residual-current device. 6. Guide the two AC cables through the cable glands into the product. Also loosen the two union nuts (M 32).
7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 9. Ensure that all conductors are correctly connected. 10. Hand-tighten the two union nuts of the cable glands. Connecting the Network Cables DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock in case of overvoltages and if surge protection is missing Overvoltages (e.g., in the event of a flash of lightning) can be further conducted into the building...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection Procedure: 1. Disconnect the product from voltage sources (see Section 11, page 75). 2. Guide the network cable through the cable gland and into the product. To do so, slightly loosen the union nut (M20).
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7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 7. Trim the insulated conductor pairs at an angle. 8. Place the insulated conductor pairs in the module. 9. Make sure that the insulated conductors protrude by a maximum of 0.5 mm. Secure the supplied cable tie for strain relief and cut off the end.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 12. Clamp the RJ45 module in the holder. 13. Connect the network cable of the charge controller to the RJ45 module. 14. Tighten the union nut on the cable gland hand-tight. Operating manual...
8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning Check the Only applies to the products EVCB-LB-3AC-ECC-10 / EVCB-3AC-ECC-10 The security seal must be checked at the following points in order to ensure that the product is used in compliance with the calibration regulations.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Commissioning Position Designation Meter, charge points 1 and 2 Power contactor, charge points 1 and 2 Charge controller, charge points 1 and 2 Operating manual EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Position Designation QR code with following charge point information: Public key of log book, off- set factor and the MID meter used Charging socket Public key of charge point Commissioning the Product Requirements: ☐ The AC miniature circuit breaker must be correctly rated and mounted.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Commissioning 7. Test the charging station in accordance with IEC 61851 and complete the test report. For an example of a test report, see the product page at www.SMA-Solar.com. 8. Close the enclosure cover. 9. Ensure that the charging station is charging properly.
The product has no Wi-Fi module. A connection via Wi-Fi is only possible with a Wi-Fi stick. • SMA Solar Technology AG recommends Ethernet for a stable network connection. Ensure that you have administrator rights on your smart terminal device (e.g. laptop). If the product is connected to a local network (e.g., via a router or cellular phone), the product will receive a new...
☑ The login page of the user interface opens if the product has already been configured. 3. Input the login data of the default setting into the login field to log in. SMA Solar Technology AG strongly recommends changing the password to a secure password during the first session Changing the Password.
☑ The login page of the user interface opens if the product has already been configured. 4. Input the login data of the default setting into the login field to log in. SMA Solar Technology AG strongly recommends changing the password to a secure password during the first session Changing the Password.
SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product Design of the User Interface Figure 17: Design of the User Interface Position Designation Description Dashboard Displays the following information: • Full overview of the product condition and status. Current status Displays the following information: •...
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• Local whitelist • OCPP whitelist Load control Displays the following information: • Local • Modbus interface • SEMP interface (SMA Sunny Home Manager) • EEBus interface • Dynamic load management • Hierarchical dynamic load management • ASKI via OCPP-S...
SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product Position Designation Description System Displays the following information: • Overview • USB safety • HTTPS • Password • Geographical coordinates • Maintenance of the system • Firmware update • Certificate Handling Documentation Displays the following information: •...
9 Configuring the product SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter Settings 9.5.1 Configuration of the IP addresses Automatic (DHCP client) In Auto (DHCP client) mode, the IP address of the charge point is automatically assigned by the DHCP server in the network for the Ethernet configuration.
SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product 4. Make sure that each charging station has its own IP address. An IP address must not be assigned more than once. 5. Click on [Save] to save the changes and [Restart].
9 Configuring the product SMA Solar Technology AG To enable load management to optimally distribute the charging current and avoid an unbalanced load, the phase position or phase rotation information must be set for each charge point. To improve the distribution of single- or two-phase loads from the point of view of unbalanced load limitation, the phases are rotated in the sub-distribution.
SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product 2. Select [On] under [HTTPS] > Use HTTPS. 3. Click on [Save] to save the changes and [Restart]. Setting up the backend 9.6.1 Setting up the backend via Ethernet Each charge point is connected to a router via LAN/Ethernet and through it, to the backend. Find out here which configuration you must make in order to connect your charge point(s) to the backend via Ethernet and the router.
9 Configuring the product SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Under [OCPP] > OCPP ChargeBoxIdentity (ChargePointID), check the ChargePointID (DE*342*EXXXXXXXX). Information: In the products EVCB-LB-3AC-ECC-10 and EVCB-3AC-ECC-10 the ChargeBoxIdentity is already set. 4. Under [OCPP mode] select the value [OCPP-J 1.6].
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SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product Example without load management: • Without load management, the charge point would always make the maximum charging current available. In other words, each electric vehicle would be guaranteed to be charged with the maximum current over the entire time of the charging process. But not many vehicles do this.
9 Configuring the product SMA Solar Technology AG Connection example of load management without external power measurement Master Slave Slave Figure 18: Connection example of 3 charging stations without external power measurement Connection example of load management with external power measurement Figure 19: Connection example of 3 charging stations with external power measurement 9.7.2...
SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product 4. Set the available current on the mains connection under Current limit of the mains connection (L1/L2/L3) [A]. 5. Set the safety distance to the maximum value under Safety margin for external load (L1/ L2/L3) [A].
RFID Administration 9.8.1 Reading in an additional RFID card The SMA EV Charger Business supports all Mifare variants currently available in the market. SMA Solar Technology AG recommends using cards in the Mifare DESFire series: for example, EV1 or EV3.
☐ You have configured the product (see Section 9, page 50). ☐ The product must be in operation and connected to the Data Manager. ☐ The SMA Data Manager M has firmware version ≥ 1.15 Procedure: 1. Log into the user interface of the EV Charger Business.
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6. Log into the user interface of the Data Manager. 7. Select the menu item Device administration in the menu Configuration. 8. Select the button. 9. Select Modbus devices and confirm with [Next]. 10. Select SMA EV Charger Business under Modbus profile. EVC-Business-BE-en-13 Operating manual...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuring the product 11. Under Port enter [502-503], specify the device name and confirm with [Next]. ☑ The two charge points of the charging station are displayed. 12. Enter the serial number (see type label or home page of the user interface) of the product.
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9 Configuring the product SMA Solar Technology AG ☑ The charging station with the two charge points is displayed in the device management menu. EVC-Business-BE-en-13 Operating manual...
SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Operation 10 Operation 10.1 Overview of Display and Control Elements Position Description Viewing area for the meter (with red status LED) Charging process: • Display start • Display date • Time • Rep • Charging time (date alternates with charging time) •...
10 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 10.2 Starting the Charging Process An LED indicator that is rapidly flashing at the selected charge point (green, yellow and blue) indicates that a disturbance is present. It is not possible to charge at this charge point.
In case of grid failure, the mechanical lock on the charging cable at the charging station (SMA EV Charger Business with charging socket) automatically opens. Alternatively, the charging process can also be ended at the vehicle (see the manufacturer’s manual).
10 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 2. Unlock and disconnect the charging cable at the vehicle. 3. Depending on the product design, remove the charging cable from the charging station. Information for EVCB-3AC-10 / EVCB-3AC-ECC-10: After the charging process has been completed, hang the charging cables in the designated connector location on the product.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Operation 3. Authenticate it at the charger and start the charging process. ☑ The starting time of the charging process and the starting value of the meter status are displayed via the RFID display at the beginning of the charging process.
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10 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 8. Make sure that the public key is correct and matches the public key of the charger. 9. If verification of the measured values is incorrect, the transparency software indicates that the check was not successfully completed.
SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Disconnecting the product from voltage sources 11 Disconnecting the product from voltage sources Procedure: 1. Disconnect the external miniature circuit breaker and secure it against reconnection. 2. Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle and if necessary, from the charging station.
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11 Disconnecting the product from voltage sources SMA Solar Technology AG 6. Use an appropriate measuring device to ensure that no voltage is present (de-energized state) at the L1 L2 L1 L2 terminal block and the residual-current devices in sequence between L1 and PE, L2 and PE, and L3 and PE.
SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Cleaning the Product 12 Cleaning the Product NOTICE Damage to the product due to cleaning agents The use of cleaning agents may cause damage to the product and its components. • Clean the product and all its components only with a cloth moistened with clear water.
13 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Troubleshooting 13.1 Event messages Disturbance Cause and corrective measures LED flashing rapidly (green, yellow and blue). Cause Authorization was rejected. Error in charging system. Backend not available. Corrective measures: • Check the RFID card and re-import if necessary.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Troubleshooting Disturbance Cause and corrective measures Charging sockets have no current. Cause External and/or internal miniature circuit breakers and/or residual-current devices are not switched on. Charging station not connected. Corrective measures: • Switch on the external and/or internal miniature circuit breakers and/or residual-current devices.
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13 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Disturbance Cause and corrective measures RFID identification does not work. Cause RFID card is unknown, has incorrect data format or was not imported. The connection cable of the card reader is loose. Power supply unit for the RFID card reader is defective.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Troubleshooting Disturbance Cause and corrective measures Meter values are not displayed cor- rectly. Cause Meter defective. Modbus connection incorrect. Corrective measures: • Check the wiring. Moisture inside the product. Cause Condensation has formed. Aeration and ventilation do not work.
14 Decommissioning the Product SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Decommissioning the Product To decommission the product completely upon completion of its service life, proceed as described in this Section. CAUTION Risk of injury due to weight of product Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or mounted.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Decommissioning the Product 7. Disconnect the grounding conductor from the terminal block. 8. Depending on the design, guide the AC cable out of the product through the cable gland. 9. Remove the security screw. 10. Securely screw on the 2 nuts of the safety cover.
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14 Decommissioning the Product SMA Solar Technology AG 14. Put on the enclosure cover and close it. 15. If the product is to be stored or shipped, pack the product. Use the original packaging or packaging that is suitable for the weight and size of the product.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product. Damage to the product SMA Solar Technology AG recommends a daily visual inspection by the charging station user. The product and the associated components must not display any damage.
6. If the defective product was registered in the SMA eMobility Portal, replace the defective product with the new product in the SMA eMobility Portal (see user manual of the product). 7. Pack the defective product in the packaging of the replacement device and arrange with SMA Solar Technology AG for it to be picked up.
17 Technical Data 17 Technical Data Inputs and outputs (AC) SMA EV Charger Business Product types SMA EV Charger Business with SMA EV Charger Business with charging socket charging cable Number and type of charge 2 x charging socket type 2...
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In compliance with the calibration regulations (EVCB-LB-3AC- ECC-10 / EVCB-3AC-ECC-10) Dynamic load management Available Authorization RFID Warranty 2 years Certificates and approvals IEC 61851-1:2019 System compatibility SMA eMobility Portal SMA Data Manager M (firmware version ≥ 1.15) Charging stand optional Foundation optional EVC-Business-BE-en-13 Operating manual...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 17 Technical Data RFID cards (MIFARE DESFire) Available Type designation / Material EVCB-LB-3AC-10 / EVCB-3AC-10 / number 202576-00.01 202559-00.01 EVCB-LB-3AC-ECC-10 / EVCB-3AC-ECC-10 / 204842-00.01 204844-00.01 Operating manual EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
SMA Solar Technology AG. Designation Brief description Charging stand for EV Charger Business (one-sided) SMA material number: 206470-00.01 Charging stand for EV Charger Business (two-sided) SMA material number: 206463-00.01 Embedded section for charging stand installation SMA material number: 206465-00.01 EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
SMA Solar Technology AG 19 Contact 19 Contact • Device type • Serial number • Installation site and mounting height • Detailed description of the problem You can find your country's contact information at: https://go.sma.de/service Operating manual EVC-Business-BE-en-13...
(L 174/88, June 8, 2011) and 2015/863/EU (L 137/10, March 31, 2015) (RoHS) SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the products described in this document are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the aforementioned directives. More information on the availability of the entire Declaration of Conformity can be found at https://www.sma.de/en/ce-ukca.
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