Operation and Charging procedure
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- Andrej Zadravec (Deactivated)
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7. Operation and Charging procedure
INCH DUO charging station can be controlled locally or remotely, through web interface, or through charging station management system.
First Power up
Before starting the station, it is absolutely necessary to read this manual and the technical specification of the device.
Connect charging station to the power supply in the electrical cabinet. Installation feeder should be turned on.
When the charging station has either overcurrent or RCD protection installed, check whether the protection element is in ON position.
Charging station is powered up automatically when it is connected to the electricity.
When the charging station is power up for the first time it can take several minutes for station to get ready to start using it to charge EV.
Status of LED
LED colour | State | LED action | Sub-state |
Green
|
| Steady green | Booting |
Steady green | Connector available | ||
Blink green slow | Preparing for charging | ||
Blink green fast | Waiting for vehicle | ||
Blue
|
| Blink blue | Charging |
Steady blue | Charging ended | ||
Steady blue | Charging paused (by EV or by EVSE) | ||
Red
|
| Blink red | Fault |
Steady red | Connector unavailable |
Setting of Maximal Charging Current
Max power is set by the installer based on the grid capabilities where charging station is installed. If there is need to change it, please set the current limitation in the charging station’s web interface before starting the first charging session.
First Charging Session
When the charging station is ready to be used, follow the procedures described on the LCD screen. Two charging modes can be selected:
Fast charging (default)
Interactive charging
Charging modes are chosen during the charging session.
During the fast charging, EV will be charged with the max available charging power as fast as possible. Max power is set by the installer based on the grid capabilities where charging station is installed.
When Interactive charging is chosen the charging schedule will be modified based on the inserted departure time. If it is not inserted, it will be based on the default value. Historic data are recorded from the first charging session onward and can only be used after the first charging session is finished.
More charging session means more accurate session prognosis and schedules. Charging schedule will be created based on electricity prices, other loads, and PV production to make sure EV is charged in appropriate time while taking in consideration other constraints.
Charging Procedure
Step 1: Wake
In normal conditions, the charging station’s LCD screen will likely be in the screen saver mode. Charging station can be woken up by simply tapping the screen.
Screen saver mode can be chosen in the charging station’s web interface. Three options of display setting exist: Turned on all the time, blinking or turned off until touched.
Step 2: Authorization
Depending on the charging station authentication mode chosen different screens will be shown that will need different actions from user in order to continue with the charging session.
What authorization is allowed can be setup in the charging station’s web interface Configuration menu.
Plug and charge mode
In the plug and charge mode message is shown to insert the cable and start the charging session.
Needed authentication
If authentication is needed, select the type of authentication that will be used to authorize and continue with the charging session.
Insert PIN code
Figure 26: Insert PIN code
b) Use mobile app to authenticate
Figure 27: Insert charging station's EVSE code
Either type the code of the station to the mobile app or scan QR code with mobile.
c) Swipe RFID card
By simply swiping the RFID card below the LCD touch screen where the RFID module is installed, the authorization on the charging station is made and the charging session can begin.
Step 3: Connecting the cable
After the successful authorization, the screen with the description to connect the cable is shown.
Figure 28: Connect the cable to charging station and EV
If the cable is connected before the authorization this screen will be left out and after the authorization next screen “Waiting for vehicle to respond” will be shown. When the cable is connected charging station will start charging as soon as EV responds.
Figure 29: Charging station is waiting for EV to responds and starts charging
Step 4: Departure time input
As soon as the charging session begins, the screen to input departure time is shown. Presented departure time is the one calculated by the charging station based on previous charging habits. The presented departure time can be changed to make sure that the EV is charged.
When the departure time is set, or default setting is let through charging data will be shown. What charging information is presented depends on the settings of Web interface.
Figure 30: Example of shown energy on the LCD screen
Figure 31: Display of charging time
Check Status of the Charging Station
In the web interface the information of the current session can be seen. The departure time can be changed using web interface by pressing the »Interactive mode« button.
Stop the Charging Session
Charging station can be stopped locally or remotely.
Figure 32: Current session information displayed in the web interface
Locally
Ending the session can be performed with the same authorization method as for starting a session (using RFID cards, mobile application, PIN code) and removing the plug from the charging sockets or, in case of configuration of charging station without authorization permissions, by unplugging the charging cable.
Remotely
Stop of charging session can be done remotely with the use of Web interface.
Figure 33: Confirmation window to stop the charging session using web interface
Paying Procedure in Case of Cluster of Charging Stations
It is possible to implement several INCH DUO charging stations into the same cluster and having the paying terminal installed only on one of them. In this case, the LCD display will lead the customer, on which charging station it is possible to pay for the charging.
Figure 34: Paying procedure in case of clusters, notification at charging station where charging was made
Figure 35: Paying procedure in case of clusters, input of designation of charging station where charging was performed at another charging station with paying terminal
Warning! Before installing, wiring, handling or accessing the charging station in any way, make sure to read, understand and follow the Safety Guidelines.
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