Summary of Contents for Siemens SICHARGE D 8EM500 Series
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SICHARGE D DC Meter Upgrade Safety Instructions Preparation Hardware Installation / Connection Initial Setup SICHARGE D DC Meter Upgrade Installation Manual 08/2024 A5E53718437-AA...
Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Table of contents Safety Instructions ..........................4 The five safety rules for electrical work ................. 4 Residual charge in capacitors ....................5 Preparation ............................6 Hardware Installation / Connection ....................... 9 Installation .......................... 9 3.1.1 DC Display Unit on the left ....................9 3.1.2 DC Display Unit on the right ....................
Safety Instructions The five safety rules for electrical work The European standard EN 50110-1:2023 "Operation of electrical installations" prescribes safety rules for work on and in electrical installations. To ensure the safety of persons and property in accordance with the standards, always comply with the following safety rules. Securing an electrical system before starting work Before starting work on and in electrical installations, apply the following five safety rules: 1.
Safety Instructions 1.2 Residual charge in capacitors Residual charge in capacitors The discharging process of the capacitors starts after the power supply of the charging station has been switched off. Live parts remain under dangerous electrical voltage for up to 10 minutes during discharging.
Preparation Before going to the job site, make sure to bring the following items to ensure a correct DC Meter upgrade in the most efficient time possible. • Keys to unlock the device. The DC Meter contains a tamper sensor, check and ensure that it is not broken. The DC Display Units are factory calibrated together with the DC Measuring Units to achieve the desired measurement requirement.
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Preparation For a charger with liquid cooled cable at DC 2 use the set with order code 8EM5905-0AA01- 1AA8. The following components are included in this set: Qty. Description Material Code DC Meter Upgrade Set 400 A / 600 A 8EM5905-0AA01-1AA8 •...
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Preparation Qty. Description Bootlace Crimper for DC meter Power Supply Cable Screw M6 x 10 T30 (for pre-fitting the DIN Rail on the metal cover) Note Always use new washers to ensure a correct and safe installation. List of Tools •...
Hardware Installation / Connection Installation 3.1.1 DC Display Unit on the left 1. Remove the dark cover from the door so that the DC Display Unit is visible from the outside. 2. Place the DC Display Unit according to the following image. Figure 3-1 DC meter for the left outlet 3.
Hardware Installation / Connection 3.1 Installation 3.1.2 DC Display Unit on the right 1. Remove the dark cover from the door so that the DC Display Unit is visible from the outside. 2. Place the DC Display Unit according to the following image. Figure 3-2 DC meter for the right outlet 3.
Hardware Installation / Connection 3.1 Installation 3.1.3 DC Measuring Unit To ensure the safety of persons and property during maintenance and servicing of the charging station, observe the following safety instructions. WARNING Electric shock from live parts Electrical systems have live parts during operation. If the system has not been disconnected from the power supply before maintenance work is performed inside the station, death, serious injury or damage to property may occur.
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Hardware Installation / Connection 3.1 Installation Mounting the DC Measuring Unit 1. Make sure that the working area is secured to avoid personal injury or electrical hazards. 2. Verify there is no voltage on the bus bars. 3. Unscrew the current busbars 4.
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Hardware Installation / Connection 3.1 Installation Follow the next steps to connect the Measuring Unit with the busbars. You can also find reference images under the following sections. 1. Connect the other end of the Negative (Blue) cable with the ring lug on top of the DC- charging cable (Black).
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Hardware Installation / Connection 3.1 Installation Connect the DC Measuring Unit (not liquid cooled DC- cable) If the DC Measuring Unit is not liquid cooled, connect it as shown in the following picture: 1. Connect the busbars to the designated side. –...
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Hardware Installation / Connection 3.1 Installation Connect the DC Measuring Unit (liquid cooled DC- cable) If the DC Measuring Unit is liquid cooled, connect it as shown in the following picture: 1. Connect the busbars to the designated side. – For the connection between the busbars place back the nut you removed earlier. –...
Hardware Installation / Connection 3.2 Connecting the DC Measuring Unit and DC Display Unit Connecting the DC Measuring Unit and DC Display Unit 1. Connect the DC Measuring Unit and DC Display Unit by using the data link cable supplied in the box.
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Hardware Installation / Connection 3.2 Connecting the DC Measuring Unit and DC Display Unit 3. Place the ferrite on the Negative line. Note Once you have completed the installation and connection, follow the initial setup (Page 20). SICHARGE D DC Meter Upgrade Installation Manual, 08/2024, A5E53718437-AA...
Hardware Installation / Connection 3.3 Setup via SCB Setup via SCB 1. Go to "EDIT CONFIGURATION" 2. In the respective "OUTLET CONFIGURATION" (Outlet 1 and Outlet 2) change the "LEM Address" to: – 10.20.17.20 for DC1 – 10.20.17.21 for DC2 Figure 3-6 LEM Address SICHARGE D DC Meter Upgrade...
SICHARGE D using the SICHARGE D Companion Tool 1.18.5 or later. 1. Download the SICHARGE D Companion Tool via the Siemens Configuration Backend (SCB). You need Admin rights to install the Companion Tool.
Initial Setup 4.2 Test functionality after installation Test functionality after installation As the Product starts up, the sequence of screens is as follows: 1. Check that the Test LED blinks according to the energy constant, printed on the front face. 2.
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