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Solo documento principale. EV CHARGE CARO 1PH 7kW/3PH 11kW User Manual Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev. 0.0 “User Manual EV CHARGER CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW” 1/39...
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(including the software), reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the permission of Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. All rights reserved. ZCS reserves the right to final interpretation. This manual is subject to change based on feedback from users, installers or customers.
Solo documento principale. Table of Contents Safety instructions ..........................7 1.1. Safety and Warnings ........................7 1.2. Safety instructions .......................... 9 1.3. Symbols and icons ........................12 1.4. Labels ............................13 Product features ..........................14 2.1. Product presentation ........................14 Installation ............................
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Solo documento principale. 6.2. Maintenance ..........................36 Dismantling and disposal ........................37 Warranty .............................. 38 Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev. 0.0 “User Manual EV CHARGER CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW” 4/39...
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Solo documento principale. Preface General information Please read this manual carefully before installation, use or maintenance. This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the system. Scope This manual describes the assembly, installation, electrical connection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of the EV CHARGE CARO series: 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW...
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Solo documento principale. Caution: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not resolved or avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury Caution Attention: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not resolved or avoided, could result in damage to the system or other property Attention Note: provides important tips on the correct and optimal...
Solo documento principale. 1. Safety instructions If you have problems or questions in reading and understanding the following information, please contact Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. through the appropriate channels. Note 1.1. Safety and Warnings Save these instructions. Read all instructions before installing or using the charger. Keep the charger away from explosive or flammable materials, chemi- cals, vapors and other hazardous objects Keep the charge point socket clean and dry.
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Solo documento principale. In case any abnormal condition happens, please turn off incoming power supplies immediately Please consider charge point protection against lightning and heavy rain Keep children away from the charge point During charging, do not drive the EV. Charge only when the EV is stationary.
Solo documento principale. 1.2. Safety instructions Highlights the safety instructions to be followed during installation and use of the equipment. Before installing and using the equipment, make sure you read and understand the instructions in this manual and familiarise yourself with the relative safety symbols shown in this chapter. According to national and local requirements, permission must be obtained from your local provider before connecting to the electrical grid, making sure that the connections are carried out by a qualified electrician.
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Solo documento principale. Figure 1 – Do not lose or damage this manual Transport requirements If you encounter problems with the packaging that could damage the charging station or if you find any visible damage, immediately notify the transport company. If necessary, request assistance from an installer or from Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
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Attention Do not remove the information label or tamper with the charging station. Otherwise, ZCS will not provide any warranty or assistance Note Operation Do not use the product if it has any defects, cracks, scratches or leaks, but contact your dealer or ZCS technical service.
Solo documento principale. Before performing any repairs, disconnect the charging station from the power supply (AC side) and from the data connection to the • transmission gate. After switching off the DC switch, wait 5 minutes before carrying out any repairs or maintenance on the charging station •...
Solo documento principale. 1.4. Labels Figure 2 - Labels present on the charging station DO NOT remove the labels. DO NOT cover with sheets, supports, cabinets, etc. Always keep them clean and legible. Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev. 0.0 “User Manual EV CHARGER CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW” 13/39...
Solo documento principale. 2. Product features 2.1. Product presentation The EV CHARGE CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 22kW series are electric vehicle battery chargers that can communicate with the Battery Management System (BMS) of vehicles and provide them with the power needed for charging, thus guaranteeing the protection of the electrical system. They do not convert the mains voltage or current but simply regulate the flow and have internal protection devices in case of short circuit or other types of battery faults.
Solo documento principale. 3. Installation Figure 4 - Installation procedure DO NOT install the charging station near flammable materials. DO NOT install the charging station in an area where flammable or • explosive materials are stored. • Take into account the weight of the charging station during Danger transport and installation.
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Solo documento principale. Contents of the packaging Part Charging station + cable (*3) for single-phase Insulated Terminal (*5) for three-phase (*6) for cable version M4*32 Screw (*3) for socket version (*6) for cable version φ6 Wall Plugs (*3) for socket version RFID activation card Dismounting Tool Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev.
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Solo documento principale. Cable Holder M4 Hex Key Mounting Position Template User Manual Warranty Table 2 – Package contents Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev. 0.0 “User Manual EV CHARGER CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW” 17/39...
Solo documento principale. 3.1.1. Installation tools The following tools are required for the installation of the charging station and electrical connections; therefore, they must be prepared before installation. Tool Function To screw and unscrew Screwdriver screws for the various connections To drill holes in the wall for Drill fixing...
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Solo documento principale. Measuring tape To measure distances To make sure the bracket is Level level ESD gloves Protective clothing Safety goggles Protective clothing Table 3 – Installation tools Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev. 0.0 “User Manual EV CHARGER CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW” 19/39...
The installation location chosen should allow easy access to the charging station for normal operation and maintenance. For safety reasons, ZCS and/or its authorised partners may not perform repairs/maintenance or move the chargers from and to the ground if they are installed at a height of more than 180 cm.
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Solo documento principale. Cable tie 4 × 200mm Second requirement It is important that all cables used are suitable for outdoor use Table 4 - Electrical equipment NOTE: For safety reasons, make sure to use suitably sized cables, otherwise the current may cause overheating or overloading, which could result in a fire.
Solo documento principale. 3.4. Opening Step1: Remove the two screws at the bottom Step2: Use the dismounting tool to pry the marked points (1~3) along the edge in order Step3: Pry the marked points (1~3) along the edge in order Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev.
Solo documento principale. Step4: Finish opening the external cover 3.5. Mounting: Based on the installation position template, identify the installation posi- tion and mark the two holes for the wall screws, which will be inserted in the top rear of the charger; Drill two holes with the 6mm diameter drill bit and insert the plugs hori- zontally into the holes, paying attention to the force and depth with which they are inserted (make sure the plug completely enters the hole);...
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Solo documento principale. Mark the position of the third fastening screw. The hole is located at the bottom of the charger. Remove the station and make the third hole, inserting the wall plug. Reposition the station and secure the third screw at the bottom Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev.
Solo documento principale. 4. Operation and Configuration 4.1. Charging Operation - Plug & Charge A green indicator flashing slowly for 1s at 3-sec intervals indicates the charger is ready to use. Standby Plug the charging connector into your EV's charging socket. Plug in A green indicator flashing for 200ms at 1-sec intervals indi- cates the charging connector is plugged in.
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Solo documento principale. Solid green light indicates the EV is fully charged. Fully charged Unplug the charging connector. Unplug Return to standby mode after the charging has finished Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev. 0.0 “User Manual EV CHARGER CARO 1PH 7kW 3PH 11kW” 26/39...
Solo documento principale. 4.2. Charging Operation - Use RFID Card Plug the charging connector into your EV's charging socket. Plug in A green indicator flashing for 200ms at 1-sec intervals indi- cates the charging connector is plugged Put the RFID card on the reading area to start or stop charging. Use RFID Card A yellow indicator flashing at 100-ms intervals indicates the RFID card is successfully read Manual of 20/06/2024 Rev.
Solo documento principale. 4.3. AP Mode The Hotspot interface is intended for the local configuration of the charger. A smartphone is needed to connect the charger hotspot. You can initiate the Hotspot interface by following the instructions. 4.3.1. Preparation Activate the hotspot of the charger by restarting the power. Activate the Hotspot: The hotspot of the charger remains available for 15mins since charger reboot.
Solo documento principale. 4.3.3. Configuration: Newwork Configuration Click "Network setting", you'll see the following: 1. Communication types The default type will be Wi-Fi. Other options include: 4G / Ethernet. If select 4G mode, you need to set APN. 2. Wi-Fi name Select the Wi-Fi or enter the Wi-Fi name and enter the password.
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Solo documento principale. The function of Load Balance is ONLY available when power meter or CT is installed. If both power meter and CT are installed, both ratio of transforma- tion and maximum current can be set properly according to the CT specification. If only one installed, either power meter or CT, ONLY maximum current can be set.
Solo documento principale. 4.4. EVChargo monitoring portal For the use of the monitoring portal, please refer to the dedicated documentation on the website http://www.zcsazzurro.com/. In the section on charging stations see the document "User Manual Evchargo Portal" In addition, for the creation of the account on the new portal: https://cloud.evchargo.com/ please email us the following data so that we can activate them and properly configure the new account: - company name or how to call the account - email with which to register...
Solo documento principale. 6. Troubleshooting and maintenance This section contains information and procedures on how to troubleshoot any faults and errors 6.1. Troubleshooting that may occur during operation of the charging station. If you have any problems please follow these steps: 1) Check the warning messages and error codes on the information panel of the device.
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Solo documento principale. Over current fault Flashing red, 500ms on, 500ms off, 3 times, 3S off, Cycle Input polarity reverse Flashing red, 500ms on, 500ms off, 4 times, 3S off, Cycle Leakage current loop abnormal Flashing red, 500ms on, 500ms off, 5 times, 3S off, Cycle Input terminal overtemperature Flashing red, 500ms on, 500ms off, 6 times, 3S off, Cycle Relay overtemperature...
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Solo documento principale. Charging connector lock Solid yellow light blocks for 2S and flashing red, 500ms on, 500ms off, 6 abnormal times, 3S off, Cycle Charging connector current Solid yellow light blocks for 2S and flashing red, 500ms on, 500ms off, 7 abnormal times, 3S off, Cycle Note: If the above problems cannot be resolved, contact Zucchetti Centro Sistemi Spa...
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Solo documento principale. 6.2. Maintenance Item Use a cloth to clean the charger surface. Operating process Keep the charger If there is any damage or dirt on the vehicle connector, charging clean. cable, or vehicle connector holder, please contact customer service immediately.
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Solo documento principale. 7. Dismantling and disposal The packaging materials are compatible with the environment and can be recycled. Therefore, they can be disposed of in special recycling containers in accordance with the local waste disposal regulations. However, the charger cannot be disposed of as household waste, but must be treated as special waste.
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Solo documento principale. 8. Warranty Zucchetti Centro Sistemi SpA provides a warranty of 2 years from the date of installation of the charging station, subject to registration on the website https://www.zcsazzurro.com/it/estensione-garanzia. During the warranty period, Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. guarantees the normal operation of the charging station. If the device is defective or faulty during the warranty period, contact your installer or supplier.
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Solo documento principale. misrepresentation (whether negligent for otherwise) or otherwise at law or in equity, even if we has been advised of the possibility of such damages or such damages are reasonably foreseeable. Nothing in this manual shall exclude, or in any way limit, our liability for death or personal injury solely and directly caused by their negligence, or that of its employees, agents, or sub-contractors (as applicable), fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability to the extent the same is proven in a court of competent jurisdiction in a final non-appeal- able judgment and may not be...
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