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3. Operation and charging procedure

INCH DUO charging station can be controlled locally or remotely, through web interface, or through charging station management system. Configuration and usage of the charging station’s web interface is described in the next chapter.

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First Power up

Before starting the station, it is absolutely necessary to read this manual and the technical specification of the device.

Status of LED

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.

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Step 2: AUTHORISATION

Depending on the charging station authentication mode chosen different screens will be shown that will need different actions from user 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

Use mobile app to authenticate

Swipe RFID card

Step 3: CONNECTING THE CABLE

After the successful authorization, the screen with the description to connect the cable is shown.

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.

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 shown depends on the settings of Web interface.

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.

Information is also presented on the LCD display of the charging station.

Stop the Charging Session

Charging station can be stopped locally or remotely.

Locally

The charging session can be ended by using the same authorization method as for starting the session (using an RFID card, mobile application, PIN code) and removing the plug from the charging socket or, in the case of a station configuration without authorization, by simply removing the plug from the charging socket.

Remotely

Stop of charging session can be done remotely with the use of 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.