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- Page 1 100% electric USER GUIDE AeroVironment™ EV Solutions™ Charging Dock Model EVSE-RS Plug-In NOTICE TO ELECTRICIAN: Leave this User Guide with the EVSE-RS customer for future reference. Model EVSE-RS Plug-In not for outdoor installation...
- Page 2 Corporate names, trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, symbols, and logos stated herein are property of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Images of the Charging Dock Model EVSE-RS Plug-in are repre- sentative; production models may vary.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Remove and return connector to Charging Dock ..25 MODEL: Electric vehicle compatibility ........3 Auto-restart ..............26 Features...............3 Customer Support Phone: US: 1 (877) NO GAS EV (1-877-664-2738) EVSE-RS Plug-in Power Outage Recovery..........27 Canada: 1 (800) 387-0122 Important safety instructions ........4 Care and Maintenance ..........28 Symbol Usage..............5 Customer Support Email: evscs@avinc.com... -
Page 4: Getting Started
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY Thank you for purchasing the AeroVironment Charging Dock Model EVSE-RS Plug-in The Charging Dock is designed to charge SAE J1772™ compliant plug-in vehicles. SAE for use with your plug-in electric vehicle. This user guide shows how to use the J1772 is an electric vehicles charging standard that has been developed by the Society of Charging Dock. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Charging Dock. WARNING indicates information about safety practices which, if not followed, could result NOTE any missing parts and contact AeroVironment Customer Support for assistance with WARNING in personal injury or are necessary to prevent fire or equipment overheating. NOTE obtaining replacement parts. -
Page 7: High Voltage Warning
HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING AeroVironment recommends that your Charging Dock be installed by a licensed, qualified electrician. To avoid serious injury or death, installation must be in accordance with the Do not operate your Charging Dock with a visibly damaged output cable or module housing. - Page 8 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to properly grounded outlets. DANGER ALWAYS position the Charging Dock output cable so that it will not be driven over, stepped Use this Charging Dock to supply power to Electric Vehicles equipped with a compatible WARNING on, tripped over, or otherwise damaged or stressed while in use.
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Page 9: Fcc Information
FCC INFORMATION SAFETY FEATURES For U.S. installation: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is The Charging Dock is designed with your safety as the highest priority and includes the subject to the following two conditions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with following convenient safety features to protect against the risk of electric shock: Canadian ICES-003: • The Charging Dock constantly checks for the presence of a service ground... - Page 10 The output cable has a safety break-away feature Only a service technician authorized by AeroVironment can perform repair or service on in case the vehicle is moved or unintentionally rolls away from the parking location with the Charging Dock or the Charging Dock Warranty may be invalidated.
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Page 11: Operation
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION... -
Page 12: Overview
OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES All the lights on the front panel are green when they turn on except the TROUBLE light which is red. START (RESUME) To resume charging after the STOP button was pressed. Also, to override STOP (PAUSE) a random time delay after a utility Interrupts the charging cycle at any time. -
Page 13: Charging Your Vehicle
CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE 2. DISENGAGE THE CONNECTOR 1. CHECK INDICATOR LIGHTS Press the latch release and remove the connector from the Charging Dock. First, make sure the POWER PRESENT and READY TO CHARGE lights are ON as shown below. This means that the Charging Dock is ready to charge your vehicle. NOTE POWER PRESENT If the POWER PRESENT... -
Page 14: Connect To Vehicle
3. CONNECT TO VEHICLE 4. AUTOMATIC CHARGE STARTS Plug the connector into your vehicle’s charging receptacle. The latch release will click to The vehicle will either start charging immediately or at a later time if the driver has indicate proper connection. The connector should not disconnect without pressing the set a vehicle charging timer for scheduled charging. -
Page 15: Charge Complete
5. CHARGE COMPLETE 6. INTERRUPT A CHARGE CYCLE When the vehicle has completed charging, the VEHICLE CHARGING light turns OFF, You can interrupt charging at any time using one of the two following methods: the POWER PRESENT, READY TO CHARGE, and VEHICLE CONNECTED lights • If you want to temporarily stop charging and restart later without having to remove turn ON as shown below. -
Page 16: Remove And Return Connector To Charging Dock
METHOD 2 7. REMOVE AND RETURN CONNECTOR TO CHARGING DOCK Press the STOP button to pause charging. Press the START button to resume charging. STOP When the charge cycle is complete, press the latch release and remove the connector from the (PAUSE) vehicle. -
Page 17: Auto-Restart
AUTO-RESTART POWER OUTAGE RECOVERY Auto-Restart feature helps ensure that your vehicle will be charged and ready for use when needed. If a If there is a power outage, the utility grid might experience a large surge from multiple charge is interrupted due to a temporary error condition, the Charging Dock automatically clears any error Charging Docks in your area attempting to resume charging simultaneously when power codes when the cause of the temporary error condition returns to normal and then attempts to restart is restored. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE To clean the Charging Dock module, wipe the Charging Dock with a clean cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution suitable for use on automobile paint. Do not use chemicals or solvents. Do not submerge the Charging Dock. CHAPTER 3 TIME OF USE METERING TROUBLESHOOTING... - Page 19 READY TO CHARGE, VEHICLE CHARGING, AND TROUBLE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON 1. Turn the circuit breaker in your power distribution panel OFF and then back ON. Only a service technician authorized by AeroVironment can perform repair or service on 2. If the problem persists, contact Customer Support for service.
- Page 20 VEHICLE CONNECTED LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN THE CHARGING VEHICLE CHARGING LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON STATION IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE 1. If this occurs when the vehicle is connected and is charging, contact Customer Support for service. 1.
- Page 21 1. Turn power OFF, then ON at circuit breaker or disconnect switch (if applicable). TROUBLE LIGHT IS ON SOLID 2. If the fault persists, DO NOT USE the Charging Dock. Contact Customer Support for service. The Charging Dock is one part of the Electric Vehicle’s charging system. A charger on-board the vehicle is the other part.
- Page 22 TROUBLE LIGHT BLINKS FOUR TIMES AND REPEATS TROUBLE LIGHT IS RAPIDLY BLINKING Press STOP. 1. Caused by the Charging Dock mounted near an external heat source (furnace, water heater, etc.) or in direct sunlight. A. TROUBLE LIGHT GOES OFF 2. Mount the Charging Dock away from the heat source. 1.
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Page 23: Installation
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION... - Page 24 Use Charging Dock ONLY with a dedicated Receptacle WARNING AeroVironment recommends that your Charging Dock be installed by a licensed, qualified DO NOT tamper with Charging Dock power cord electrician. To avoid serious injury or death, installation must be in accordance with the DO NOT use an extension cord manufacturer’s installation instructions and must comply with the provisions of the National...
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Page 25: Appendix
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Page 26: Specifications
REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAWS OR WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO Circuit breaker rating 40 Amp. Do NOT use a Class A circuit breaker with the EVSE-RS Plug-in Charging Dock exposure to acid, chemical fumes, metallic dust or extreme temperatures), EXTEND FOR A LONGER PERIOD, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT... -
Page 27: Index
INDEX NOTES AeroVironment, Inc ground fault circuit regulatory compliance appendix repair 12, 13, 30 auto-restart installing 6, 39 SAE J1772 compliant 3, 44 cable hanger serial number cleaning 6, 28 latch release 17, 19, 20, 25 specifications connector 11, 12, 17, 19, 44... - Page 28 Customer Support Phone Number: US: 1 (877) NO GAS EV 1-(877)-664-2738 Canada: 1 (800) 387-0122 100% electric 21327-03 Rev. 2...
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