Summary of Contents for Paccar DAF POWERCHOICE 350
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POWERCHOICE 350 User Manual A PACCAR COMPANY DRIVEN BY QUALITY...
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PACCAR. PACCAR assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. In no event shall PACCAR be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any nature or kind arising from the use of this document, nor shall...
Contents Glossary Introduction Preface Intended use of this document Intended use of the charger 1.4. Owner responsibilities Signs Safety regulations 2. Description of the product Charge post overview Charge post configurations System configurations Static system Dynamic DC Authorization to charge Charging Operator Instructions Cleaning the enclosures...
Glossary Alternating Current. Combined Charging System, also referred to as “Combo”. DC fast charging method for electric vehicles. DC fast charging method for electric vehicles. Direct Current. Electric Vehicle. Human Machine Interface: the screen on the charger. Owner The legal owner of the charger. OCPP Open Charge Point Protocol.
1. Introduction 1.1 Preface This manual describes the general usage and daily operation instructions of the PowerChoice 350 charging station. PowerChoice 350 is a modular high power DC charging system with high output current capability, supporting both 400 VDC and 800 VDC vehicles. A single power cabinet system can deliver up to 375 A and 160 kW continuously, and 175 kW peak.
1.5 Signs The following signs are used on the equipment and in this manual: DANGER Hazardous voltage Identifi es a hazard that could result in severe injury or death through electrocution. WARNING Various Identifi es a hazard that could result in severe injury or death, as well as damage to the machine, other equipment, and/or environmental pollution.
2. Description of the product 2.1 Charge post overview A. Antenna. B. Touchscreen display. C. RFID card reader with (optional) payment terminal. D. CCS2 Connector. E. Ventilation grill. Figure 1: PowerChoice 350 post overview 2.2 Charge post configurations The PowerChoice 350 supports the following DC charging protocols: Indicator Description CCS outlet with liquid cooled cable.
2.3 System configurations Static system In a static system a charge post is paired with one or two power cabinets. 350 kW Dynamic DC With unique DAF Dynamic DC power sharing technology two charge posts can be powered by just two instead of four power cabinets, whereby available power is dynamically shared between the charge posts.
Operation of the charger is possible with or without authorization. The authorization to charge can be based on RFID or credit card payment methods. Operating a charger with authorization requires a sub-scription to a back office. Authorization can either be an PACCAR supplied standard solution, or from an external company offering authorization solutions via OCPP.
3. Charging To charge an electric vehicle (EV): 1. Park the EV with the charge inlet within reach of the connector, and turn it off. 2. Connect the charger’s connector to the vehicle’s charge inlet. 3. Follow charging instructions of your BEV truck. Authorize using your phone or by PIN code, or with a RFID card payment.
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4. Wait for verifi cation. 5. Preparing: the charger and the vehicle perform a handshake and the necessary safety tests. Charging will start automatically when successful.
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6. During charging the user is informed about the progress. Wait until the charging process is done or press the stop button on vehicle or charger, depending on the instructions of your BEV. 7. Charging is fi nished.
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8. Unplug the outlet from the vehicle and place it on the plug holder. To stop charging: 1. Follow the instructions of your BEV truck. 2. Potentially you have to authorize again to stop, using the same authentication method as was used to start.
4. Operator Instructions 4.1 Cleaning the enclosures The Power Cabinet and Charge Post are powder coated. This coating must be kept in good condition. The customer facing charge post is coated in RAL 9003, which is a fresh bright white. It gives a modern appearance and matches well with branding stickers in all kinds of colors.
4.2 Preventive maintenance The charger must be inspected and serviced yearly by an DAF trained/certified technician. 4.2.1 Service inspection of the cabinets The following points must be checked regularly: • Internal RCDs and RCBOs need to be tested on correct functioning on a regular basis. During the yearly maintenance visit a check is advised, to be executed by a certified DAF technician.
4.3 Problem resolving The site operator or helpdesk is the fi rst response to a customer call. The helpdesk can remotely solve simple problems for the customer. In special cases the site operator with knowledge of the charger can be asked by DAF Service to report about the status of some internal components of the charger.
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4.3.2 Charge Post component view A. CPI (Charge Protocol Interface) CCS / CHAdeMO B. Cooling unit C. CCB (Core Control Board) D. Ethernet switch E. 24 V power supply F. SPD (Surge Protection Device) G. Circuit breaker H. Heater RFID reader J.
4.4 Troubleshooting What to do in case of: • Vehicle crash or Fire Do not use the charger. Make sure charger cannot be approached by anyone. Turn off the power from the distribution panel upstream. Contact your local ABB Service organization. •...
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