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  • Page 1 Dynamic Load Management User Manual...
  • Page 2 C O P Y R I G H T I N F O R M AT I O N This document is copyrighted, 2022 by Circontrol, S.A. All rights are reserved. Circontrol, S.A. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Here’s your guide to use DLM 1 — So, Hello! 2 — System description 3 — Requisites A - DLM Hardware B - Wired communication C - Building Monitoring Kit (BMK) D - Grid Demand E - Charge Points F - Electric connections 4 —...
  • Page 4 DLM User Manual Dynamic Load Management (DLM) system is designed for an intelligent energy management of several charging stations operating simultaneously. Charge more EVs simultaneously in less time using the available power more efficiently and balancing it among the EV chargers.

  • Page 5: So, Hello

    So, hello! • Prevents blackouts by avoiding exceeding the contracted power. • Energy meter is an optional kit to monitor in real time the available power and adjust in real time the consumption of electric vehicles. • Automatic detection of fully charged vehicle to optimize the available power to other vehicles that need it.
  • Page 6 Plug Work Mode There are two groups of plug work mode: • Priority plugs (not available with DLM-Lite) • Standard plugs (no priority) Priority plugs charge preferably before than standard ones. System gives the maximum current to priority plugs allowing charging faster than standard plugs.

  • Page 7: System Description

    Present time slot is not set as priority and all plugs are considered as standard ones. DLM vs DLM-Lite ChargePoints Priorities Grid Demand BMK Power Sharing In-CP up to 60 DLM-Lite up to 5 In-CP: DLM-Lite can be connected inside a ChargePoint due to its small size.

  • Page 8: Adlm Hardware

    DLM User Manual DLM Hardware DLM Conec Embedded Fanless system with low consumption hardware, specially dedicated to small applications; fleets or car parks with a few number of electric vehicle bays. Dimensions 140D x 190W x 36H Power Supply Input: VAC 100~240V adapter...
  • Page 9 DLM-Lite DLM-Lite use EDS-Line as a hardware. It’s an embedded solution containing all the essentials of a DLM. This module can be installed inside a ChargePoint due to its small size. It is capable to manage up to 5 charge points (10 sockets).

  • Page 10: Wired Communication

    DLM User Manual Wired communication DLM solution is based to be placed on local sites where it is required use ethernet cables between following devices: • DLM Hardware • Charge points • Kit Power Analyser Each device requires one static private IP address on network.

  • Page 11: C Building Monitoring Kit (Bmk)

    Building Monitoring Kit (BMK) Optional kit that allows the DLM to avoid the excessive power consumption in real-time. Ideal solution when main supply is not fully dedicated for charge points. We have two types of BMK: BMK 1: • TCP2RS+: RS-485 to Ethernet converter.
  • Page 12 DLM User Manual Current Transformer Location Two different options are suitable for CT location depending on the architecture between Main distribution board, Building and EV electrical circuits lines: Option A: Building power supply line and Electric Vehicle power supply line, are...
  • Page 13 Current Transformer Load direction Before installing the current transformer (CT), pay attention to the load direction from power supply and the correct order of the phases in order to ensure the correct reading on the power consumption. 1P1 = L1 Input power 1P2 = L1 Output power 2P1 = L2 Input power 2P2 = L2 Output power...
  • Page 14 DLM User Manual CVM-MINI Connection CVM-MINI CT Connection PIN 01 PIN 02 PIN 03 PIN 04 Nothing PIN 05 PIN 06-09 Nothing CVM-MINI Voltage Connection PIN 10 PIN 11 PIN 12 PIN 13 CVM-MINI Supply PIN 14 230 Vac PIN 15...
  • Page 15 TCP2RS+ TCP2RS+ is a gateway between RS-485 devices and Load Management System. Before installing the device, please take note about de MAC address labelled in one side of the device. An IP address must be asigned once the device is connecetd into the network. Supply A1 : L A2: N...
  • Page 16 DLM User Manual RS-485 Settings Load Management System expects to find the CVM-MINI under following RS-485 connection details: • Peripheral number: 1 • Baud rate: 19200 Use the display and buttons of the device in order to establish the above...
  • Page 17 STEP ACTION Press button two times until following message is displayed on screen: This option allows to modifying the peripheral number of the energy meter. To change the peripheral number, repeatedly press the key to increasing the value of the digit which is flashing at the time.
  • Page 18 DLM User Manual CVM-E3-MINI-WiEth Connection CVM-E3-MINI-MC-WiEth (250 mA) CVM-E3-MINI-ITF-WiEth (1A-5A)
  • Page 19 CVM-E3-MINI-WiEth Connection PINS CONNECTION PIN A1 Auxiliar Power Supply (+) PIN A2 Auxiliar Power Supply (-) PIN 10 Voltage Input L1 PIN 11 Voltage Input L2 PIN 12 Voltage Input L3 PIN 13 Voltage Input N PINS CONNECTION PIN 01 (S1) Current Input L1 PIN 02 (S2) Current Input L1...
  • Page 20 DLM User Manual CVM-E3-MINI-WiEth Programming Guide STEP ACTION Make sure to having powered the CVM-E3-MINI in order to apply the new settings to the device. Voltage measurement from each phase is the default information displayed by the screen. Following picture shows an example: To configure the supply voltage of the primary channel, press and hold the central button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 21 STEP ACTION Use the arrows for move through the configuration menu. Press the right arrow to reach the secondary voltage and modify its values. Press the right arrow once to modify the primary current value and twice to modify the secondary current with the same steps as the previous ones.
  • Page 22 DLM User Manual CVM-E3-MINI-WiEth Communications Guide STEP ACTION Make sure to having powered the CVM-E3-MINI in order to apply the new settings to the device. In the first screen, press the following buttons to achieve the ethernet configuration screen. Following the picture, the DHCP option can be changed.
  • Page 23 STEP ACTION For the WIFI configuration, use the right arrow to achieve the WIFI IP screen, the MAC address and the signal level. Press the right arrow once to arrive at the Bluetooth configuration screen and check the device name. Finally, press the following buttons to return to the initial screen.

  • Page 24: D Grid Demand

    DLM User Manual Grid Demand Grid Demand is an optional DLM kit used to deacrease or block the power demand in real time. It's a switch attached to te LM4A-210-M that pasuses the current charging session when it's closed. The LM4I-4O is supplied by 230V and the switch conencted between '1' and 'COM' outputs is controlled remotely.

  • Page 25: E Charge Points

    Dual and single AC charge points models must have Mode 3 charge mode (Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 connectors) • Mode 1 and Mode 2 charging modes are not compatible (CEE 7/4 sockets) otherwise DLM rejects the charge point.

  • Page 26: Electric Connections

    Electric connections Charge point supply type. Single-phase and Three-phase charge points models are compatible with DLM solution and it is also possible to mix them in same car park in order to manage the available current in a more efficient way.

  • Page 27: Distribution Boards

    Phase order must be changed physically from power input of charge point and adjust it on DLM system. Take note about connection type (single-phase/three-phase) and phase order for each charge point during commissioning. This information will be required later to configure DLM system. Chargepoint Connection Phase order...

  • Page 28: Load Management Tool

    DLM User Manual Basics All charge points are deactivated first time Load Management System is started and manual setting must be done in order to enable each one. Load Management Tool software should be used to define electric phase connection of the socket, otherwise the system cannot operate with the charge point.

  • Page 29: General Settings

    Load Management Tool Overview 1 - DLM IP address 4 - Configuration Options 2 - License 5 - Active working area (max. charge points) 3 - DLM firmware version General Settings...
  • Page 30 Enable/Disable energy meter Meter Location Top (option B) or building (option A) Building Default current in case of DLM do not Monitoring Kit Offline EV supply (A) communicate with Kit Power Analizer. Adds an over and under tolerance to prevent Safety range (A) current peak from Main supply .
  • Page 31 Allows to put a DLM location which will be Monitoring Show description shown in SCADA Client. • Disable (default): at the moment is connected and Authorized, charge transaction will start. Auto wait allowed • Enable: When EV connected "awaiting approval" is showing in charger display until DLM allows charging.
  • Page 32 DLM User Manual Supply Currently, DLM is only configurable in a single period of time: 24 hours, 365 days. It allows the choice between one phase or Three-Phase supply three phases. If the option is not selected, it means that is working with one phase.
  • Page 33 Charge Points Charge Point Name of Charge Point selected Introduce the Charge Point IP addrees IP Address By clicking it, the configuration is Configuration set in the table. Plugs Number of plugs (1 or 2) Connection Select between Single-Phase or Three-phase Phase Phase connection order for each plug Plugs...

  • Page 34: Offline Mode

    DLM User Manual Offline Mode Network connection can be lost due to an unexpected issue such as the PC is powered OFF or even the server is shutdown. In those cases, Charge Points cannot see the Master and they are the ones who make the decisions in order to keep suuplying the Electrical vehicles.
  • Page 35 Offline Work Modes ACTIVE CHARGING CHARGING MODE COMMENTS TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTION Paused Paused Still active, without Paused modifying the current Still active, the maximum current is set to 8A* per Paused socket * The maximum current can be Still active, the maximum modified Start charging at current is set to 8A* per...

  • Page 36: Screens

    DLM User Manual The software has a client application that will allow users to access SCADA screens, reports, set parameters and to display instantaneous values being measured by devices either locally or through a remote connection. Main Screen General information about Charge Points status and Load management.

  • Page 37: Load Management

    Screens Load Management Time slot: priority / non-priority Number of priority vehicles Number of non-priority vehicles Power Monitoring Contracted power EV’s power consumption Building power consumption Charge Points Charge Points installed Charge Points connected Charge Point disconnected Plug Status Plugs available Plugs charging Plugs in error...

  • Page 38: B Charge Points Screen

    DLM User Manual Charge Points Screen Information about Charge Points and Plugs. 1 - Summary Table 5 - Plug Status 2 - Shortcut to Screens 6- Charge Point Identifier 3 - Plug Identifier 7 - License Plate 4 - EV Status Indicator...
  • Page 39 EV Status indicator EV indicator based on the priority and if a car is plugged in or not. Non-Priority / Not Plugged In Non-Priority / Plugged In Priority / Not Plugged In Priority / Plugged In Plug Status STATUS DEFINITION AVAILABLE The plug is available and ready CHARGING...

  • Page 40: License Plate

    DLM User Manual License Plate A License plate or Identifier can be assigned to a particular plug. To assign a license plate to a certain Plug, click on button. Next dialog will appear: If no license plate is needed a ‘-’ symbol must be placed, the field cannot...

  • Page 41: C Power Monitoring Screen

    Power Monitoring Screen 1 - Summary Table 4 - Distribution panel of different power consumption 2 - Charge Points Status 5- Shortcut to Screens 3 - Current consumption table per phase Consumption per phase Information about real time power consumptions per each phase:...

  • Page 42: Distribution Panel

    DLM User Manual Distribution Panel Shows the total power distribution between the building and electric vehicles in real time. Load Management Screen This section is destined to check, monitorize and set up the load management operation and Priority/Non-Priority work mode schedules.

  • Page 43: General Screen

    Charge Points Screen Shows the list of charge points added and configured into Load Management Tool in order to facilitate checking the configuration made during commissioning. General Screen Shows the general settings configured into Load Management Tool in order to facilitate checking the configuration made during commissioning.

  • Page 44: Metering & Monitoring

    DLM User Manual Metering & Monitoring This screen is reserved for service staff. It allows to check current measurements from Energy Meter and monitorice the state machine of Load Management. Energy Meter State of meter analyzer Meter location (A: Building, B:Top)
  • Page 45 (Check section “Schedule” for further details) When “Priority Outside Schedule” is enabled via Load Management Tool (If there is no calendar defined for priority, DLM makes power sharing with all the CP) the table shows all data in one column.
  • Page 46 DLM User Manual When “Priority Outside Schedule” is disabled via Load Management Tool (If there is no calendar defined for priority, this ones will not start charging) the table shows differentially Priority and Non-priority. STATE Load Management State ONGOING TRANSACTIONS...
  • Page 47 There are five Load Management States, these ones are dynamic and change based on active Charging Transactions and available power: STATE DESCRIPTION COMMENTS All active Charging Transactions can charge simultaneously Available Power at least at the minimum current. New Charging Transactions start progessively without Power decreasing exceeding the contracted power.

  • Page 48: Schedule Screen

    DLM User Manual When Grid Demand is on, It will appear an advice on Distribution Panel: Schedule Screen This screen allows to set up an schedule for both Priority and Non-Priority work modes. Enable / Disable NON-PRIORITY schedule Enable / Disable PRIORITY schedule...
  • Page 49 Once schedules are enabled it is necessary to Mark or Unmark the time slots differentiating between weekdays, saturday and sunday: Depending on the status set on “Priority Outside Schedule” and both schedules, Charging will be possible for neither, one or both Plugs working modes (Priority and Non-Priority).

  • Page 50: E Graphs Screen

    DLM User Manual Graphs Screen Shows the building and EV power consumption and the sum of both (total active power) in real time, comparing it with contracted power. Historical graphs can be generated for daily, weekly and monthly periods. 1 - Summary Table...
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  • Page 52 DLM User Manual DLM setup guide Assign IP’s to the chargers, TCP2RS+ (Kit Power Analyzer) and DLM hardware (DLM Conec) using IPSetup tool: • Will be necessary to annotate the MAC address of the devices previously. Open “Load Management Tool” and connect to DLM hardware: 2.1.

  • Page 53: Appendix 1

    Appendix 1 Open an applet SCADA to monitor Dynamic Load Management screens. Scada screens can also be viewed through HTML5 browser application: IP/html5/index.html 3.1. Go to “Charge Points” screen an modify the license plates on each plug if needed. See section 5B of this manual. Check “plug status”...
  • Page 54 DLM User Manual Load Management Policy In both groups (priority and/or standard plugs) the load management policy works as follows: Available current is equally distributed on each occupied plug System pause one by one the existing charging transactions if the available current is not enough to keep charging all the plugs simultaneously.
  • Page 55 Each plug has one ID internally assigned. This IDs cannot be changed: CHARGE POINT PLUG *Example for DLM Conec (5 Charge Points supported) These IDs are only needed in following cases: Insufficient power to keep charging all plugs simultaneously at Enough power available to resume existing paused charging transactions.
  • Page 56 DLM User Manual Case A Existing started charging transactions are become paused until not exceed the maximum contracted power from the highest plug ID to the smallest one. EXAMPLE Charging ID plugs: 1,2,3,4 Plug ID queue: 4 > 3 > 2 •...
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  • Page 58 DLM User Manual Logs & Protections 1 - LOGS: Logs are available from 2.4.1 of Load Management Tool, but should be activated manually editing defaults.ini file: • Path: C:\Users\*user*\AppData\Roaming\Circontrol\Load Management Tool Inside Notepad, it has to write the [Logs] command and put it on enabled...

  • Page 59: Appendix 3

    Appendix 3 2 - FUSE PROTECTION: Fuse protection refers to maximum protection for all charge points. See example below: • Min. Charge Current: It's the most restrictive current allowed in an active charge transaction. ZE Ready > Minimum capacity charging is 13A. Other vehicles >...
  • Page 60 DLM User Manual...

  • Page 61: Need Help

    Need help? In case of any query or need further information, please contact our Support Department support@circontrol.com circontrol.com (+34) 937 362 940 (+34) 937 362 941...
  • Page 62 CIRCONTROL DYNAMIC LOAD MANAGEMENT USER MANUAL A comprehensive guide on how to use and configure your dynamic load management. Cosmos version: Release 1 V4.0, November edition 2022 R553 CIRCONTROL S.A. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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