AUTEL MaxiCharger AC Elite User Manual

MaxiCharger AC Elite (Commercial)
User Manual

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Safety Information

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating or coming into contact with the device.

1. “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
2. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a single word indicating the hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation with a high risk level which, if the danger is not avoided, will cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with moderate risk level which, if the warning is not obeyed, can cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation with a medium risk level which, if the caution is not obeyed, may cause minor or moderate injury or damage to the equipment.
The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot know, evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be certain that any condition or service procedure encountered does not jeopardize your personal safety.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before installing and operating the charger.
• This equipment should only be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• This equipment must be grounded through a permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor.
• Do not install or use this equipment near flammable, explosive, harsh, or combustible materials, chemicals or vapors.
• Children should be supervised when around this equipment.
• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the electric vehicle connector.
• Do not use the equipment if the flexible power cord or EV cable is frayed, broken or otherwise damaged, or fails to operate.
• Do not use the equipment if the enclosure or the EV connector is frayed, broken or otherwise damaged, or fails to operate.
• Use 90 °C wire copper conductors only.
• Do not operate the equipment outside its operating temperature range of -40 to 131 °F (-40 to 55 °C).
• Incorrect installation and testing of the equipment could potentially damage the vehicle’s battery, components, and/or the equipment itself.
• Handle the equipment with care during transportation. Do not subject it to strong force or impact or pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the equipment, to prevent damage to it or any components.
• Neutral must be bonded to Ground upstream at the transformer or panel for each separately derived system.
• Take out the SIM card tray before removing the covers for maintenance or other work.

For use with Electric Vehicles
Ventilation Not Required
Use Copper Conductors Only
CAUTION
To avoid a risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this device with an extension cord.
THE SUITABILITY OF THE USE OF FLEXIBLE CORD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CE CODE, PART I, RULE 4-012, IS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL INSPECTION AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to properly grounded outlets.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover or attempt to open the enclosure. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
This device is intended only for charging vehicles not requiring ventilation during charging.
WARNING
Automatic reset feature is provided.

Using This Manual

This manual describes the installation and use of the MaxiCharger AC Elite (commercial). Prior to installation, read through this manual to be familiarized with the instructions of this MaxiCharger to ensure a successful installation and smooth operations.

1.1 Conventions

The following conventions are used:
1.1.1 Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.
1.1.2 Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle.
1.1.3 Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are highlighted in blue.
1.1.4 Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are only examples; the actual product(s) or screens may vary.
1.1.5 Revision History

General Introduction

The MaxiCharger AC Elite (commercial) is designed to charge a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or an electric vehicle (hereinafter called EV) for commercial use. Our chargers provide you with safe, reliable, fast, and smart charging solutions.
This manual will instruct you on how to install and use this charger.
Intended Use
This MaxiCharger is intended for the AC charging of EVs. It is intended for both indoor and outdoor use.

DANGER

• If you use the charger in any way other than described in this manual or other related documents, possible death, injury and damage to property can occur.
• Use the charger only as intended.

2.1 Product Overview

1. Ambient Light Sensor — detects ambient brightness

2. Display

3. LED Indicators (from left to right):
   • Power LED
   • Internet Connection LED
   • Charging LED
   • Bluetooth Connection LED

4. RFID Reader

5. Holster

6. Connector

7.  AC Inlet Hole

8. EV Charging Cable

9.  Bottom Ethernet Cable Port
   

10. Mounting Screws

11. Rear AC Inlet Hole

12.  Rear Ethernet Cable Port

13. Product Label

14. SIM Card Socket

15. RJ45 Port

16. RS485 Port — connects the RS485 cables

17. Current Selector — adjusts the current for the charger

LED Description

LED

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Description

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Power LED

| •   Solid Green: The charger is on.
•   Not Illuminated: The charger is off.
•   Flashing Yellow: Data is being transmitted and/or firmware is upgrading.
•   Solid Yellow: Firmware upgrade has failed.
•   Solid Blue: Data transmission has failed; will illuminate green in five seconds.

Internet Connection LED

| •   Solid Green: The charger is connected to the Internet.
•   Not Illuminated: The charger is not connected to the Internet.
•   Flashing Green: The charger has joined the DLB (Dynamic Load Balancing) network.

Charging LED

| •   Solid Blue: An EV is connected.
•   Flashing Blue: A schedule is active.
•   Flashing Green: An EV is charging.
•   Solid Green: A charge session has ended.
•   Not Illuminated: The charger is not connected.
•   Solid Yellow: A recoverable error has occurred or it is temporarily disabled by the server.
•   Solid Red: An irrecoverable error has occurred. (Please contact support.)
Bluetooth Connection LED| •   Flashing Green: The charger is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth.
•   Not Illuminated: The charger is not connected via Bluetooth.

2.2 In the Box

Ensure that all parts are delivered according to the order. Check the packages for the following parts.

2.3 Recommended Tools

• Wall stud finder
• Pencil or marker
• PH2 screwdriver
• 5/16” drill bit
• Power drill
• Spirit ruler
• Flathead screwdriver
• Multimeter

NOTE
The tools mentioned above are not included in the package.

Installation

3.1 Electrical Design
3.1.1 Upstream Wiring 

Chargers are considered continuous load devices (EVs draw maximum load for long durations); therefore, electrical branch circuits must be sized at 125% of the load for North American installations, in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. (For other regions, refer to local code.) This means that for a maximum 40 A load at 208/240 V output to an electric vehicle, 50 A breaker is required.
Wiring must be sized in accordance with NEC code for continuous load devices. Typically, 16 mm² or 10 mm² (6 AWG or 8 AWG) insulated electrical wire is used, depending upon the rating of the circuit and the distance between the electrical panel and the charger. The terminal block accepts a maximum of 16 mm2 (6 AWG).
208 VAC Panel

1. Main Breaker
2. PE Bus
3. L1
4. L2
5. Local Service or Sub Panel
6. L1
7. L2
8. PE
9. Input Terminal Block
10.  Output Terminal Block

208 VAC Panel

1. Main Breaker
2. PE Bus
3. L1
4. L2
5. L3
6. Local Service or Sub Panel
7. L1
8.  L2
9.  PE
10.  Input Terminal Block
11.  Output Terminal Block

3.1.2 Grounding Requirements

The charger must be connected to a grounded, metal, and permanent wiring system. An equipment grounding conductor must be run with circuit conductors and connected to an equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the charger.
A grounding conductor that complies with applicable codes must be grounded to earth at the service equipment or, when supplied by a separate system, at the supply transformer.
Neutral is not used to power the charger but must be properly connected to ground, at the panel transformer, to provide necessary voltage reference relative to ground.
3.2 Preparing for Installation

• Install the charger on a flat and vertical surface capable of supporting its weight (e.g., a finished wall or pedestal). The maximum weight of a MaxiCharger AC Elite (commercial) is approximately 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg).
• Install the charger in a location that allows the charging cable to remain within its bending tolerance.
• Position the charger in a location where it is not vulnerable to being damaged.
• Ensure the electrical panel supports a 240 V dedicated circuit with a new, dedicated, and non-GFCI twopole circuit breaker, in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
• The recommended installation height for the charger is between 33 and 45 inches (850 and 1150 mm). The minimum outdoor installation height is 24 inches (600 mm) and that of indoor is 18 inches (450 mm).

3.3 Installing the Charger

DANGER
Risk of shock. Turn off the power to the charger at the circuit breaker until the installation is completed.
The MaxiCharger AC Elite (commercial) supports both rear entry and bottom entry wiring. Choose the most appropriate wiring entry for your charger based on the placement of the wiring.

IMPORTANT

• Both the rear entry and bottom entry locations are on the left side of the charger. Ensure that you mount your charger in a location where the power supply wiring can be easily accessed on the left side.
• The rear entry cables should be put through the cable inlet holes prior to mounting the charger to the wall dock.
• After the charger is installed, contact Autel support to complete the cloud setup for the charger to ensure its normal operation.

STEP 1: Placement

1. Find the wall stud nearest to and on the right side of the power supply wiring using a wall stud finder.
   Alternatively, you may find a suitable location on a solid wall.

2. Draw a vertical line of approximately 20″ (50 cm) in line with the wall stud at the approximate height of your mounting.

3. Place the wall dock with the center holes aligned with the vertical line. Mark the two lower mounting holes (A) and remove the wall dock.

4. For rear entry wiring, mark the cable exit where the AC input cable will come out from the wall. Ensure that the cable exit matches the wall dock notch as per the diagram below.

STEP 2: Mounting the Wall Dock

1. Drill two 5/16″ holes and insert two 5/16″ diameter wall anchors into the lower mounting holes.
2. Attach the wall dock to the mounting location by inserting two M6 x 50 screws (B) into the lower mounting holes. Tighten the screws using the type PH2 screwdriver (not included in the package).

STEP 3: Mounting the Charger

Attach the charger to the wall dock by inserting the mounting screws (C) on the back of the charger into the two upper mounting holes (D). Slide the charger downwards to engage the screws.

STEP 4: Securing the Charger
Screw the M5 x 12 screw into the hole at the bottom of the charger and tighten the screw to secure the charger using the T25 Torx screwdriver.

STEP 5: Removing the Covers

1. Remove the two screws (E) at the bottom of the charger with the T10 Torx screwdriver. Then remove the faceplate from the middle of the clasp (F). Set them aside.

2. Unscrew the eleven screws using the T10 Torx screwdriver. Set the screws aside.

3. Press the button (G) and unplug the cables, and then remove the middle cover. Set them aside.

4. Remove the two screws on the left strain relief (H) with a Phillips screwdriver and remove it. Set them aside.

3.4 Power Supply Wiring

IMPORTANT

• Use copper conductors with the maximum wire size of 6 AWG (16 mm²).
• Ensure that the screws for the terminal blocks are properly tightened.
• Ensure that there is no copper wire or debris left inside of the charger before switching on the electrical power to the charger.

Step 1
Rear Entry 

1. Remove the rear entry power conduit plug from the charger and replace it with the 3/4” conduit fitting (I, not included in the package). Remove the lock nut from the conduit fitting and set it aside.
2. Insert the AC input cable into the conduit fitting and attach the conduit fitting to the charger.
3. crew the lock nut (J) into the conduit fitting.
4. Remove the lower-left cable gland and install the bottom entry power conduit plug (K) to the charger.

Bottom Entry
Loosen the left cable gland and insert the AC input cable into the AC inlet hole.

Step 2

1. Strip the wires to 1/2″ (12 mm).
2. Connect the wires (L1, L2, and Ground) as per the diagram and tighten each connector screw to 17.7 in·lbs (2 N·m).
3. For Bottom entry: Reinstall the left strain relief by inserting and tightening the two screws. Then tighten the left cable gland.
4.  Reconnect the cables which was removed from STEP 5 Removing the Covers.
5. If the connection to the Ethernet cable and/or RS485 cables (see Section 3.5 and 3.6) are not needed, reinstall the faceplate and middle cover and tightenthe screws.

3.5 Connecting the Ethernet Cable

The charger can be connected to the Internet by Ethernet cable or SIM card.
Via the Ethernet Cable:

Step 1
Rear Entry 

1. Pierce the rubber grommet and put the Ethernet cable (L) through it.
2. Make a RJ45 plug and connect it with the Ethernet cable.

Bottom Entry
Put the Ethernet cable with the RJ45 plug through the bottom Ethernet cable port (M).

Step 2
Plug the cable into the RJ45 port as shown.

Via the SIM card:

1. Use the T10 Torx screwdriver to loosen the security screw and open the SIM card cover.
2. Use a tool to press the tiny button next to the SIM card tray to eject the tray.
3. Place the SIM card into the tray. Ensure that the card is inserted correctly.
4. Reinstall the SIM card cover.

3.6 RS485 Cable Wiring (Optional)

If you need to connect the RS485 cables, insert the cables through the bottom Ethernet cable port. Then connect the cables to the RS485 port as specified on the terminal block.

3.7 Adjusting the Rated Current

The MaxiCharger AC Elite (commercial) allows you to manually set a lower maximum current using a current selector when installing the charger on a circuit rated lower than the maximum rating for the charger.

1. Remove the covers and locate the current selector.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to set the rotary switch to the appropriate position per the table below.
3. When the current of the charger is set lower than the maximum rating, choose the correct current value from the Amperage Labels and affix it over the existing label on the charger.

NOTE
When the rotary switch is at 0, 7, 8 or 9, the corresponding amperage will be 16, 50, 50, and 50, respectively.

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, only connect your charger to a circuit with a branch circuit over-current protection of 125% of the selected maximum amperage setting of the device in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70 (US) CSA C22.1 (Canada).

Troubleshooting

1

| The charger is successfully added, but the Bluetooth connection fails.| Check whether the QR code on the charger is consistent with the QR code on the Quick Reference Guide. If so, make sure the Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device; if not, contact customer support.
2| The charge session does not start as scheduled.| Do not insert the connector into your EV charging port before setting up a charging schedule for the first time. Insert the EV charging cable after the schedule is set up.
3| Over-voltage| Use the multimeter to check whether the voltage on the power input is too high. If the result is greater than or equal to 115 % of the rated voltage (276 V), contact local power grid company.
4| Under-voltage| Use the multimeter to check whether the voltage on the power input is not sufficient. If the result is less than or equal to 70 % of the rated voltage (161 V), contact local power grid company.
5| Ground fault| Ensure the charger is grounded correctly.
6| Power failure| Ensure the switch to the circuit breaker is on.
7| Over-heating| • Check whether the EV charging cable is securely connected.
• Ensure the operating temperature is within the specified range on the product label.
• Stop charging. Restart charging until it is within the operation temperature range.
8| Residual current detected| Unplug the vehicle and plug in again. If the problem persists, contact customer support.
9| Bluetooth communication failure| • Ensure the Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device and the charger is powered on and operating properly.
• Forget the charger in the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and pair the charger to your device via Bluetooth again.
• If the problem persists, contact customer support.
10| Update failure via Bluetooth| • Make sure the charger is in idle status.
• Make sure the Bluetooth connection is working properly.
• If the problem persists, contact customer support.
11| Internet connection fails| • Try to connect another device to the same Internet, verifying the Internet connection is working properly.
• If the problem persists, contact customer support.

Specifications

5.1 Specifications

A, 40 A, 48 A, 50 A
Circuit Breaker Options (A)| 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A, 60 A, 70 A (must be sized at 125% of the maximum load, e.g., 50 A breaker for 40 A output)
Input Wiring Scheme| Three wires: L1, L2, and Earth (no neutral)
Input Cord| Hardwired only
Connector Type| SAE J1772
Charging Cable Length| 25 ft. (7.5 m)
Display| • 5-inch, 800 x 480 touchscreen
• 4 LEDs
• Ambient light sensor
Metering| Meter IC, ± 1 %
Ground Fault Detection| 20 mA CCID with auto retry
Protection| Overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, integrated surge protection
Connectivity| • 4G
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi (2.4G, 802.11 b/g/n)
• Ethernet
• RS485
Card Reader| ISO 15693, ISO 14443
Communication Protocols| OCPP 1.6J
Mounting| Wall-mounted or floor using a pedestal
Enclosure Ratings| NEMA 4X, indoor or outdoor installation
Operating Temperature| -40 to 131 °F (-40 to 55 °C)
Storage Temperature| -40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C)
Item| Description
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Dimension (H x W x D)| 13.2” x 7.4” x 3.8” (336 x 187 x 97 mm)
Weight| 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
Safety and Compliance| NEC Article 625 and UL 916, UL 2594, UL2231-1, UL2231-2, UL 1998, CSA C22.1 Automatic reset feature is provided.
Codes and Standards| FCC Part 15 Class B, Energy Star, OpenADR2.0 B
Warranty| 3 years
Model| Maxi US AC W12-L-4G

5.2 Product Dimensions

Compliance

FCC regulatory conformance ：
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC regulatory conformance:
This device complies with CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RF Exposure
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Documents / Resources

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References

• Autel | Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
• Autel Energy Electric Vehicle Chargers

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