DEFA EV Charging Station User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: DEFA

DEFA EV Charging Station

Safety Precaution

Description

The DEFA Solid EV Charger is a premium charging station for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

The DEFA Solid EV Charger has been created with the user in mind. Unique features, unmatched user friendliness, and extreme durability characterizes the DEFA Solid EV Charger.

Efficient cable management: Cable guides and clip keep the cable tidy.
Robust and durable: Aluminum housing ensures a long product life, even in rough conditions.
Easy to wind: The markets most flexible cable, even in temperatures down to -40°C.
User-friendly: One-button interface and intuitive display.
Power Adjustment: Manually reduces current to protect main fuse when necessary.

Safety information

Important! Read this document before using the device. Failure to follow any of the instructions or warnings can result in material damage or personal injury.

Important! If the device fails to behave according to instructions, immediately contact an electrician or support, see chapter Contact information.

Important! The charging station must be installed, uninstalled or repaired by a licensed electrician. These actions must be executed in accordance with national and local regulations.

DANGER Sections marked with this symbol draw attention to electrical voltages that represent a danger to life and limb. Actions contrary to these safety notices may lead to severe or fatal injury. Actions contrary to these safety notices must not be carried out under any circumstances.

WARNING Sections marked with this symbol draw attention to additional hazards that may lead to damage to the cable itself or to other electrical devices. Actions marked with this symbol must be carried out with special care.

NOTICE Sections marked with this symbol draw attention to additional important information and special features that are necessary for the reliable operation of the device. Actions marked with this symbol should be carried out as required.

Danger

| Symbol | | |
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Do not use if the outer shell has been damaged.| Do not use the charging cable if it is defective or appears cracked, broken or otherwise damaged.| Do not use adapters or extension cords.| Physical repairs
must be executed
by a licensed electrician.| Changes to the settings or the power connections must be executed by a licensed electrician.

Warning

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The product is designed only for Mode 3-charging of vehicles.
Do not use it for any other purpose.| Do not allow the cable to be under strain during charging.| Do not allow water to enter the charging port while charging.| Keep the plug and charging station away from water. Do not expose to a direct jet, or splashes of water

Handling

DANGER Ensure that the cable is never run over by a vehicle.

Handle the charger with care and do not subject it to strong force or impact. Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag, or step on the cable.
Handling

Always hold the cable by the handle when pulling it. Do not pull the cable itself.
Handling

Storing

See chapter Store and protect for information about how to coil the cable correctly.

Always store with the cable coiled. Do not leave the cable on the ground after usage.
Attach the plug cap to protect the vehicle plug when the product is not in use.
Use the cable clip to coil the cable for when the product is not in use.

Main parts

Charging station

A. Charging cable
B. Charging unit
C. Cable clip
D. Plug cap
E. Vehicle plug
F. Wall bracket

Display view

a. Power Input Indication
b. Select Button
c. Charger Status Indication
d. Vehicle Connection Indication

Charge the vehicle

NOTICE Please read the charging instructions in the vehicle’s manual before using the charging station.

Plug in

Ensure that the charging station is turned on (Power Input Indication is lit).
- In case the charging station is turned off, refer to the section Turn the charger on/off.
Ensure that the charging station is set to the desired level (displayed by Charger Status Indication ).
Check the condition of the vehicle inlet before inserting the plug.
Uncoil the cable and grab the handle.
Insert the plug into the vehicle inlet. The vehicle starts to charge which is indicated by the lights being lit in sequence on Vehicle Connection Indication. The speed in which the lights are lit indicates which level is used.

Proper connection

The plug must be fully inserted into the inlet of the vehicle. Failure to do so will prevent the vehicle inlet from locking the plug in place and start charging.
Proper connection

Unplug

WARNING Do not unplug the charging cable while the vehicle is still charging. Always complete or end the charging before unplugging (refer to the vehicle’s charging instruction for information about this).

If the charging is finished, all symbols on the display will blink. You can safely unplug the charging cable.
If the charging isn’t finished, you have to end the charging via the vehicle before unplugging the charging cable.

Remove the plug from the vehicle inlet.
Coil the charging cable around the charging unit.

Turn the charging station on/off

Turn the charging station on/off by pressing and holding Select for 5 seconds. You can’t turn off the charging station when it is connected to a vehicle.

Display symbols on the charging unit

NOTICE To see animations that explains the different signals, go to www.defa.com.

Power Input Indication

Indicates if the charging station is connected to power or not.

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No light – Power off| Light on – Power on| Pulsing – Charging finished| Pulsing red – Error

Select Button

Briefly press Select to toggle between Normal/Low 1/Low 2. The levels will appear in the following order: Normal (default starting level) → Low 1 → Low 2 → Normal →.

When Select is pressed:

The light on the button will be lit for 5 seconds and then fade.
Charger Status Indication will blink for 2 seconds, then stay lit.

No light – Normal level is activated

Light – Low 1 -level or Low 2 -level is activated

Charger Status Indication

NOTICE This display does not display any information about the charging level of the vehicle’s battery.

Indicates the charging station setting. The display will blink for a few seconds at start-up and then settle on the current charging level for the device.

Charger Status Indication | Charger Status
Indication | | | | |
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No light – Charging station disconnected or turned off| Flowing – Automatic self-test| Three bars – Normal level used| Two bars – Low 1-level used| One bar – Low 2-level used| Pulsing – Charging finished *| Pulsing red – Error

Pulsing with one, two or three bars depending on chosen level.

Vehicle Connection Indication

NOTICE This display does not show any information about the charging level of the vehicle’s battery.

Indicates that the charging station is connected to the vehicle and that charging is in progress.

Vehicle Connection Indication | | | |
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No light – No connection to vehicle| Only end lights lit – Battery connected (no charging yet)| Lights are lit in sequence – Charging| Pulsing – Vehicle has communicated fully charged| Pulsing red – Error

Set the required charging level

Press Select to toggle between Normal level/ Low 1 -level/ Low 2 -level. The levels appears in the following order: Normal (default starting level) → Low 1 → Low 2 → Normal →.
When setting the device to Low 1 -level or Low 2 -level Select lids for 5 seconds and then fade.
The number of bars on Charger Status Indication show which of the modes is currently active.
Charger Status Indication blinks for 2 seconds until the change is effective, then stay lid.

NOTICE If charging ends on Low 1-level or Low 2-level, this setting will be stored until the next use.

Low level: If Low 1 -level or Low 2 -level is set, the charging power will be lower than normal.
This might be required if the fuse for the domestic outlet is rated lower than the normal level of the charging station, or if the domestic outlets electrical circuit used for the charging station is shared with other electrical products.

| Product rating configured by installer
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Normal| 4,6 kW
20 A| 4,1 kW
18 A| 3,7 kW
16 A| 3,5 kW
15 A| 3,0 kW
13 A| 2,3 kW
10 A| 1,8 kW
8 A| 1,4 kW
6 A
Low 1| 16 A| 15 A| 13 A| 12,5 A| 11 A| 9 A| 7 A| N/A
Low 2| 8 A| 8 A| 8 A| 8 A| 8 A| 8 A| 6 A| N/A
Chosen by in- staller (marked with “X”):| | | | | | | |

Store and protect

Coil the cable

Roll the cable around the charging unit. Make sure that the plug hangs with the plug cap facing the ground. Attach the clip to the charging cable.

Use the plug cap

The plug strap can adjust the cap’s position. This prevents the cap from collecting water and dirt, and keeps the cap clear of the vehicle.

Maintenance and care

WARNING Do not flush water on the charging station. Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning.

Checking

Keep the plug dry and check them regularly for dust, dirt, pebbles, etc..
Check the cable regularly for cracks and other damage.
Check the charging station regularly for cracks and other damage.

Cleaning

Switch off the charging station before cleaning. This is done by pressing Select for 5 seconds while the vehicle is not connected.
Use a damp cloth to clean. Do not use water or harsh chemicals.

Error detection and solutions

Vehicle side error

Vehicle Connection Indication This error state will display if there is a problem on the vehicle side. This could be caused by the vehicle’s battery, a faulty or damaged vehicle connection or a communications fault with vehicle.

A vehicle-side error state can be triggered at any time when the charging station is connected to both a power supply and a vehicle inlet. This includes during an active charge sequence, in charge-ready state or during start-up.

Try this

Consult the vehicle’s manual for information about possible issues.
Contact the vehicle vendor.
Unplug the charging station from the vehicle and then plug it in again.

Vehicle Connection Indication This error state will display if there is a problem on the vehicle side. This could be caused by the cable not being connected correctly, a faulty or damaged vehicle connection or a damaged cable plug.

Try this

Consult the vehicle’s manual for information about possible issues.
Contact the vehicle vendor.
Unplug the charging cable from the vehicle and then plug it in again.

Charging unit error

Charger Status Indication This error state will display if there is a problem detected with the internal electronics of the charging unit.

Try this

Contact support, see chapter Contact Information.
Unplug the charging cable from the vehicle and then plug it in again.

Charger Status Indication This error state will display if the charging cable is disconnected. This is considered an error only if the charging cable is in fact connected.

Try this

Contact support, see chapter Contact Information.
Unplug the charging cable from the vehicle and then plug it in again.

Domestic side error

This error state will display if there is a problem detected with the domestic power supply to the charging station. This could include incorrect or fluctuating voltage, ground faults, or other errors.

Try this

Check if the control box is hot to the touch.
Unplug the charging cable from the vehicle and wait a few minutes, then plug it in again.
Consult an electrician or contact support, see chapter Contact information.

This error state will display if there is a problem detected with the domestic power supply to the charging station

Try this

Check that the power supply to the property is functioning as expected.
Check that the domestic circuit breaker/fuse plug has not been triggered.
Consult an electrician or the person responsible for installing the charging station.

Technical specification

Item number| 712800|
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Rated voltage| 230 VAC (1-phase, 50-60Hz)|
Rated current| 6A – 20A|
Charger type| Mode 3|
Connection to vehicle| Type 2|