Fluke FEV350 User Manual
Fluke FEV350 User Manual

Fluke FEV350 User Manual

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FEV350
EV Charging Station Analyzer
Users Manual
42024 (English)
©2024 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All Product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 FEV350 EV Charging Station Analyzer Users Manual 42024 (English) ©2024 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All Product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction........................... Contact Fluke ..........................Safety Information........................Product ............................Features............................Display............................Main Menu ............................. Menu Controls..........................Test Menu ............................Set up a Test..........................Project List Menu ....................... Create a Project ......................Add a Project....................... Delete a Project......................
  • Page 4 FEV350 Users Manual 6 mA RDC-DD Trip Test ....................27 Mains Voltage/Phase Sequence Test ................ 27 Control Pilot Test........................ 27 Proximity Pilot Test......................28 Error Test..........................28 Settings Menu ..........................28 Manual CP Menu.......................... 30 TruTest™ Software Menu ......................31 Maintenance..........................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Product allows for full installation certification in combination with a compatible multi- function tester (MFT) such as the Fluke 1664 FC. See the users manual for the MFT for instructions on how to set up, zero, and use the MFT.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    General Safety Information is in the printed Safety Information document that ships with the Product and at www.fluke.com. More specific safety information is listed where applicable. A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test.
  • Page 7: Features

    TPAK Magnetic strap Use to attach the Product to a station with metal  housing. See Figure Fluke 1664 FC Multi-function Use with the Product for specific tests. See  tester (MFT) Table Carrying case Not shown.
  • Page 8: Display

    FEV350 Users Manual Table 2. Features (cont.) Item Description Function PE PRE-TEST sensor Use to verify the station is properly grounded. See  Pre-Test. Measurement terminals Use to connect test leads to the Product. L1, L2, L3: Three line voltage phases ...
  • Page 9 EV Charging Station Analyzer Display Table 3. Display Item Description Function Name of the screen Name of the screen you are in.  Time and date The time and date.  Instruction subheader Shows the instructions for the screen.  Screen content Main body of the screen.
  • Page 10: Main Menu

    FEV350 Users Manual Table 3. Display (cont.) Item Description Function Bluetooth connection Indicates the status of a Bluetooth connection indicator. between the Product and TruTest software on a PC or to a compatible MFT.  : The Product is connected.
  • Page 11 EV Charging Station Analyzer Menu Controls Note The arrow and function buttons, especially the F1 button, do different things based on where you are in the UI. Follow the directions carefully, or you might not configure the station as you intended. For example, some tests are not available or the results are adversely affected.
  • Page 12: Test Menu

    FEV350 Users Manual Table 5. Menu Controls (cont.) Item Control Function Toggle switch Turns a feature on or off. Push to toggle a feature. Indicates a feature is on or enabled. Indicates a feature is off or disabled. Radio button Indicates an option is selected.
  • Page 13: Add A Project

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Set up a Test Add a Project To add a project: 1. Highlight the Test menu, and push (Select). The Project List menu shows. 2. With at least one project created, push (Add) to add a another project with the next sequential project number.
  • Page 14: Project Menu

    FEV350 Users Manual 5. Push to highlight a numerical field. 6. Push to increase or decrease a numerical value. 7. With all fields complete, push (Select) to save the codes and go back to the Project List menu. Project Menu Use the project menu to configure and manage stations.
  • Page 15: Edit A Station

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Set up a Test 4. Push (Copy) to create a new station with the next sequential station number and the same configuration settings as the original station. A project may contain a maximum of 20 stations. Edit a Station To edit the configuration of a station: 1.
  • Page 16: Configure A Station

    FEV350 Users Manual Configure a Station To configure a station: 1. Add a new station or select a station to edit. The Station Configuration menu shows. 2. Configure the Station as needed for the test. a. Set the Station Type first.
  • Page 17 EV Charging Station Analyzer Set up a Test Table 6. Station Configuration Menu (cont.) Setting Description Connection Points Set the number of socket-outlet or fixed cable connection points (the Connection Points) on the station. The maximum connection points on a station is two. The default setting is Connection Point 1.
  • Page 18 FEV350 Users Manual Table 6. Station Configuration Menu (cont.) Setting Description Voltage Supply Set the voltage value and number of phases of the voltage supply of the station. The default setting is 230 / 400 V 3 With 1 selected, L2 and L3 measurements are not available on tests.
  • Page 19: Earth Bond Configuration

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Set up a Test Table 6. Station Configuration Menu (cont.) Setting Description Max Cable With the station type set as Type 2 fixed cable, set the maximum Ampacity amperage or current capacity of the cable. The default setting is 32 A. The Product uses the maximum cable ampacity to determine the test measurements and results of a Proximity Pilot test.
  • Page 20 FEV350 Users Manual Set the limit to use on Earth Bond Connection Point tests. To change the number of socket- outlet or vehicle connection points on the station, see Connection Points in Table To configure a station to do an Earth Bond test: 1.
  • Page 21: Connect The Plug

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Set up a Test Connect the Plug Figure 1 shows how to connect the Type 2 Plug or the Type 1 Plug to the Product. Figure 1. Connect the Plug FEV350...
  • Page 22: Connect The Tpak Strap

    FEV350 Users Manual Connect the TPAK Strap  Warning Configure a station and do a PE Pre-Test and visual inspection test before you attach the TPAK strap to the station housing. See Do a Test. Figure 2 shows how to connect the TPAK magnetic strap.
  • Page 23: Station And Connection Point Tests

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Station and Connection Point Tests Station and Connection Point Tests  Warning Configure a station and do a PE Pre-Test and visual inspection test before you touch the station housing or do any other station or connection point tests. Table 7 lists the Station and Connection Point tests the Product can do and notes which test requires an MFT to do the test.
  • Page 24: Function Buttons In Tests

    FEV350 Users Manual Function Buttons in Tests Table 8 shows some of the actions the function buttons may do. Not all functions are available in all tests. Table 8. Function Buttons in Tests Button Function Select: With a test highlighted, push to open the main menu of the test.
  • Page 25: Symbols On Test Screens

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Symbols on Test Screens Figure 3. CP Stop FEV350 FEV350 CP Stop !2 s Symbols on Test Screens Table 9 describes the symbols that can be on a test screen. Table 9. Symbols on Test Screens...
  • Page 26 FEV350 Users Manual Table 9. Symbols on Test Screens (cont.) Symbol Description Test status A test is not started, or a test is in process and not completed. A test passed. A test failed. A test is not applicable. Waveform indicator An ac test that starts at 0°.
  • Page 27: Do A Test

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Do a Test Table 9. Symbols on Test Screens (cont.) Symbol Description Control Pilot state indicator Shows the state of the control pilot. Gray indicates the control pilot signal is off for the CP state.  Green indicates the control pilot signal is within the limits for the CP ...
  • Page 28: Visual Inspection Test

    FEV350 Users Manual With incorrect connection to ground (for example, isolated placement of your body), the test result might not be accurate. Do not wear gloves. To do a PE Pre-Test: 1. Set up and select a station. 2. Connect the Product to the charging station.
  • Page 29: How To Do Tests

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Do a Test 3. Push to highlight an item. 4. Push the appropriate button to set an item on the checklist to pass, fail, or not applicable for a station. See Table Table 10. Checklist Item Functionality Button Description Push to set a single item on the checklist to pass.
  • Page 30: Earth Bond Tests

    FEV350 Users Manual 5. If necessary, highlight a test. 6. Push (Start) to start the test and overwrite existing results if 7. Follow the instructions on the display to do the test. If necessary while in a test, push (Back) to go back to the previous screen, or push (Stop) to stop the test and go back to the project and station test menu.
  • Page 31: 30 Ma Rcd Trip Test

    EV Charging Station Analyzer Do a Test 30 mA RCD Trip Test Trip Time: The test applies a ground fault or current imbalance to make sure a 30 mA RCD opens the circuit in the time listed in the standard based on the Mains System, Voltage Supply, and RCD Type set in the Station Configuration menu.
  • Page 32: Proximity Pilot Test

    FEV350 Users Manual Proximity Pilot Test For a Station with a charge cable that is attached to the Station, a Proximity Pilot (PP) test makes sure the current coding resistors or auxiliary switch with resistors are the correct values and the resistors work properly in the charge cable of the Station.
  • Page 33 Product Information View some of the product specifications, all the radio approved certificates, and the last calibration date of the Product. For the complete product specifications, see the FEV350 Product Specifications document on fluke.com. Language Use to select a language.
  • Page 34: Manual Cp Menu

    FEV350 Users Manual Manual CP Menu Use the Manual CP screen to troubleshoot a station. The test uses the Voltage Supply value set in the Station Configuration menu. See Configure a Station. The results cannot be saved to TruTest software.
  • Page 35: Trutestâ„¢ Software Menu

    TruTest™ Software Menu TruTest™ Software Menu Use Bluetooth to connect the Product to TruTest software on a PC. To download TruTest software, go to: https://www.fluke.com/en-us/support/software-downloads/trutest-software- downloads. To connect the Product to TruTest software: 1. Push to highlight the TruTest menu.
  • Page 36: Battery Replacement

    FEV350 Users Manual Battery Replacement Figure 4 shows how to replace the batteries. Figure 4. Battery Replacement Product Disposal Dispose of the Product in a professional and environmentally sound manner: Delete personal data on the Product before disposal.  Remove batteries that are not integrated into the electrical system before disposal and ...

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