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Tesco PL4150 Operation Manual

Tesco PL4150 Operation Manual

Electric vehicle supply equipment (evse) load system
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OPERATIONS
MANUAL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
(EVSE) LOAD SYSTEM
– PL4150

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) LOAD SYSTEM – PL4150...
  • Page 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) LOAD SYSTEM – PL4150 OPERATIONS MANUAL © 2024 TESCO - The Eastern Specialty Company All Rights Reserved. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Revision TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company 925 Canal Street Bristol, PA, 19007 Phone: 215.228.0500...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    If no warranty period is specified below and signed by an authorized DISTRIBUTOR of TESCO, the Warranty Period shall be one (1) year. In no event shall this Warranty remain in effect for more than the stated Warranty Period plus two (2) months after the date of shipment.
  • Page 4 The Warranty set forth herein shall NOT be effective unless: 1. Notice of defect is given to TESCO by phone, fax, email, or mail as soon as the defect is discovered. 2. Notice of defect contains the following information: PRODUCT serial number, PRODUCT model number, date of original installation, and an accurate and complete description of the defect including the exact circumstances leading to the defect.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction ..........................2 1.2 Contacting TESCO .........................2 1.3 General Safety Summary ......................2 1.3.1 Description of Safety-related Icons ................2 1.3.2 Safety Precautions .......................2 1.4 Product Features..........................3 1.5.1 Key Features ..........................3 1.5 General Specifications ........................3 1.5.1 Product Speficiations ........................

  • Page 6: General Safety Summary

    This manual contains information and warnings that must be observed to ensure safe operation and keep the Pl4150 in a safe condition. Operation or service in conditions or in a manner other than specified could compromise safety. For the correct and safe use of this device, it is essential that both operating and service personnel follow accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified, including PPE guidelines.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Inform qualified maintenance or repair personnel. • Safety protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the PL4150 and or T4350/T4000 displays visible damage or fails to operate normally. • NEVER touch the PL4150 during or shortly after operation. The frame can get extremely hot. Only the grill handle can be touched after a completed test finishes the cool down.
  • Page 8 0°F to 122°F (-17°C to 50°C) 1.6 About this Operations Manual This manual provides complete information for setting up and operating the PL4150. This document instructs the user on how to prepare the unit, use it in testing, and all safety precautions necessary for operation.

  • Page 9: Setup And Installation

    OPERATIONS MANUAL 2.0 SETUP & INSTALLATION 2.1 Introduction ..........................6 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection ......................6 2.3 Installation and Usage Setup ......................6 2.3.1 Setup and Placement before Transport ....................6 2.4 Operating the PL4150 ........................8 +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Inspection

    2.3.1 Setup and Placement before Transportation Ensure the PL4150 is properly secured to your vehicle. It can be with straps, a fixture or some other mount. The unit cannot have any wiggle room during transportation. If you choose to use straps, ensure they do not cover the latches or the top lid, so that you may open the unit to test.
  • Page 11 OPERATIONS MANUAL Ensure the Estop is properly screwed and secured to the unit. Before any transport, ensure the Staubli connector is properly secured to the L-bracket and the latch is down and tight so that it cannot move. This also ensures the connector is waterproof. The connector works by aligning the pins into the square and pushing the silver bracket down with force until it locks.
  • Page 12 EVSE charger. Do not charge the unit when it is connected to an EVSE charger. 2.4.1 How to Operate the PL4150 Ensure that the Estop is easily accessible at all times. To operate the E-stop, press it down. To undo the E-stop twist the red knob.
  • Page 13 OPERATIONS MANUAL Next, unlatch the two metal latches on the side of the unit +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 14 OPERATIONS MANUAL To unlatch, pop the bottom of the latch upwards. Twist the latch counterclockwise until it is completely undone. Next, lift the unit using the grill handle in the middle. The lid must be open to the maximum height of the gas struts. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 15 OPERATIONS MANUAL Unlatch the Staubli connector by pushing the metal lock in the upwards position. NOTE: You MUST have your opposite hand holding the connector tightly as it can fall off due to the force of gravity and damage the connector and or your vehicle. Unlock the Staubli connector of the T4350 by pushing down with force on the metal handle.
  • Page 16 OPERATIONS MANUAL Lift the gray cover of the Staubli connector. Put the Staubli connector of the PL4150 into the pins of the T4350. The bottom two circular connectors need to be facing in the downwards position. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com...
  • Page 17 OPERATIONS MANUAL Push the bottom of the metal connector upwards with force until the connector is properly secured and it locks. The metal connector should be solidly in place and there should be no wiggle room in this connection. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 18 OPERATIONS MANUAL Turn the T4350 on using the power button. Navigate through the system using the arrow keys to select your proper testing protocol (CCS1 AC, CCS1 DC, NACS DC). +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 19 OPERATIONS MANUAL For manual mode testing select F1 on the keypad. Select Simulation via the F1 key. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 20 OPERATIONS MANUAL Choose your testing parameters, then press F5 to start the test. Choose your connector type, J1772 DUO (CCS1) or Tesla (NACS). For this demonstration, we’ve chosen CCS1. Unlock the plastic covers on the T4350 to access the port. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 21 OPERATIONS MANUAL Lock your EVSE connector into the unit until you have it click and stay in place and begin the charge via the EV charger. When you complete the test, undock the connector, replace it to the charger, and place the rubber holders back on the T4350 and remove the Staubli connector.
  • Page 22 OPERATIONS MANUAL Fully remove the Staubli connector and return it to the PL4150. Ensure that the connector is tightly placed in the square bracket and lift the metal bar in the downwards position to lock it. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com...
  • Page 23 OPERATIONS MANUAL Lastly, secure the lid using the grill handle until it is properly back in place. NOTE: you MUST use the grill handle, as the lid of the unit can be extremely hot after operation. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 24 OPERATIONS MANUAL Relatch the two latches by hooking the metal latch to the top of the latch holder. Spin the latches clockwise until the latch is aligned with the hole in the lock and place the latches down until they connect. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 25 OPERATIONS MANUAL Repeat the process for all future testing. +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    OPERATIONS MANUAL 3.0 MAINTENANCE 3.1 Introduction ............................23 3.1 Cleaning the Instrument External Surface ..................23 3.3 Repair ..............................23 +1 215 228 0500 tescometering.com support@tescometering.com...
  • Page 27 PL450’s external surface. 3.2 Cleaning the Instrument External Surface Clean the exterior of the PL4150 using a soft cloth slightly dampened with either water or a non-abrasive mild cleaning solution that is not harmful to plastics.

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