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LED AND RFID GUIDE VersiCharge ™ Electric vehicle charging station July 2024 VersiCharge™ Blue VersiCharge™ AC Buy American Compliant (with 25-foot cable)
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide Table of Contents 1 Commissioning 1.1 Managing and using RFID 1.1.1 Using RFID 1.1.2 Managing RFID 1.1.3 Adding or removing RFID cards 1.1.3.1 Adding/removing RFID cards prior to firmware version 2.135 1.1.3.2 Adding/removing RFID cards after firmware version 2.135 2 Operation 2.1 Operation prior to firmware version 2.135 2.1.1 Status indicators...
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC SECTION 1 Commissioning Managing and using RFID The charger supports various authentication methods via OCPP. In addition, it is possible to save the user IDs of authorized RFID cards in a local list. NOTICE The authorization list created via the Admin RFID card is different from the list created via OCPP.
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide Switching on the RFID function You can switch the RFID function on and off as follows: ` • On the device with firmware version 2.135 or higher: – Check if the required charging point is ready for operation: - The status LED lights up green.
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The management of RFID cards via Admin cards in the local list is described under Adding or removing RFID cards, section 1.1.3. For the Modbus method, see Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/de/view/109814359). For the OCPP-based method, see OCPP Implementation Guide (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109814941).
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide 1.1.3.1 Adding/removing RFID cards prior to firmware version 2.135 NOTICE The acoustic and optical signals of the charger can vary depending on the firmware version. For firmware versions after 2.135, see section Adding/removing RFID cards after firmware version 2.135 (Page 7). Figure 1-2 Adding or removing RFID cards prior to firmware version 2.135 Hold an Admin card in front of the RFID reader.
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC 1.1.3.2 Adding/removing RFID cards after firmware version 2.135 NOTICE The acoustic and optical signals of the charger can vary depending on the firmware version. For firmware versions prior to 2.135, see section 1.1.3.1, Adding/removing RFID cards prior to firmware version 2.135 (Page 6).
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide SECTION 2 Operation Operation prior to firmware version 2.135 2.1.1 Status indicators a Status LED Wi-Fi s Remote control d Front panel locked f Bluetooth status (not used) g Status LED for charging status / RFID / time delay / error states h Touch button j RFID reader k Status LED Error...
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC 2.1.2 HMI functions 2.1.2.1 LED displays LED display Description Charger status Status LED Power The charger is switched on. lights up white Status LED The electric vehicle is connected. Vehicle connected lights up white Status LED Charging in progress.
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide LED display Description Charger status Status LED Wi-Fi The charger attempts to connect to Siemens Device Management. lights up blue Status LED Wi-Fi The charger is ready for operation (with successful connection and registration in lights up white...
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC 2.1.3 Charging the vehicle Proceed as follows to start charging: Figure 1-6 Charging the vehicle prior to firmware version 2.135 Check if the required charging point is ready for operation: – The status LED Power must light up. –...
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide Operation after firmware version 2.135 2.2.1 Status indicators a Status LED Connectivity s Status LED Authentication d Status LED (multifunction display for charging status/error states) f Touch button g Status LED Error h Status LED Charging active j Status LED Power k Status LED Vehicle connected Figure 2-2 Layout of the user interface after firmware version 2.135...
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC 2.2.2 HMI functions 2.2.2.1 LED displays LED display Description Charger status Status LED Power The charger is switched on. lights up white Status LED The electric vehicle is connected. Vehicle connected lights up white Status LED Charging in progress.
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide 2.2.2.2 Status LED LED display Description Charger status Green color The charger is ready for operation. Status LED lights up Blue color Charging in progress. Status LED ascending Blue color Charging has been ended or stopped by the electric vehicle.
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC LED display Description Charger status Yellow color The authentication process is running and the charger is waiting for charging to start. Status LED ascending and descending Orange color Booting after the restart. Status LED pulses, increasing in segments Purple color...
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VersiCharge™ AC | LED and RFID Guide 2.2.3 Charging the vehicle Proceed as follows to start charging: Figure 2-3 Charging the vehicle after firmware version 2.135 Check if the required charging point is ready for operation: – The status LED lights up green. –...
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The charger is ready for charging, but commissioning is not completed yet. Three LEDs of the status LED light up green and the top LED pulses purple. Note that the following functions are not available in this mode: • Connection with Siemens backend system • Connection with OCPP backend • Connection and control via network, smartphones and digital terminals •...
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– As of FW version 2.135: The status LED Connectivity is off. Status LED Wi-Fi LED flashes blue (only prior to firmware version 2.128) The charger is connected to the internet and is waiting to connect to the Siemens Cloud. Please note that the charger can be connected via OCPP.
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LED and RFID Guide | VersiCharge™ AC a Fault LED 1 s Fault LED 2 d Fault LED 3 f Fault LED 4 g Status LED - Error Figure 3-1 Visual HMI Elements Resetting the charger to factory settings (firmware version 2.135 or higher) Resetting to factory settings with a touch button After the restart (switching the power supply off and on), you have 30 minutes to reset the charger to factory settings: NOTICE...
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This document contains a general description of available technical options only and its effectiveness will be subject to specific variables, Siemens Industry, Inc. including field conditions and project parameters. Siemens does not 3617 Parkway Ln. make representations, warranties, or assurances as to the accuracy or Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 completeness of the content contained herein.
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