LEKTRI CO 1P7K Charging Station Instruction Manual

LEKTRI CO 1P7K Charging Station

Product Information

The 1P7K is a product designed and manufactured by LEKTRI.CO. It is an electrical charger that is always connected to 230Va.c. The charger must be installed by certified personnel in accordance with the local electrical regulations. Opening the front cover while the charger is functioning can result in an electric shock. The product is copyright protected, and copying, reproduction, or translation of the user manual without prior written consent from LEKTRI.CO is strictly prohibited and unlawful.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the user manual carefully before starting the installation and operation of the 1P7K charger.
2. Ensure that the installation is performed by certified personnel in electrical installations and in accordance with the local electrical regulations.
3. Do not touch uninsulated parts such as interior PCB pins, connectors, or uninsulated parts of the wires to avoid electric shock.
4. Do not open the front cover of the charger while it is functioning. If necessary, cut off the power supply from the dedicated circuit breaker before opening the front cover. The 1P7K charger is intended to be operated only by adults.
5. Avoid touching any pins, electronic components, and terminals on the printed circuit board (PCB) to prevent electrostatic discharges (ESD) that could damage the product.

For additional support, video instructions, or other languages, please visit the following URL: https://lektri.co/1p7k

Please refer to the user manual for more detailed safety instructions, technical data, and information about the 1P7K charger.

COPYRIGHT
©2021 by LEKTRI.CO®. All rights reserved. LEKTRI.CO® is a registered trademark of SC CIVITRONIC SRL.
1P7K is a product designed and manufactured by LEKTRI.CO.
This document is copyright protected. Copying, reproduction or translation of this document or sections from this document, without prior written consent from LEKTRI.CO is strictly prohibited and is unlawful.
The information described in this document including any attachments is confidential and is intended only for the 1P7K users, therefore any disclosure or distribution (in any format) is strictly prohibited and is unlawful.
Any software applications or web portals that are needed to operate the 1P7K charger are subject to license agreements and can only be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of that specific agreement.

DISCLAIMER
The information presented in this document can be changed without prior notice and does not represent any commitment on the part of LEKTRI.CO.
LEKTRI.CO is not liable to any person or business for any direct or indirect potential injuries, damages or losses caused by the improper installation or use of the 1P7K charger.
Installation of the 1P7K charger must always be performed by certified personnel in electrical installations and accordance with the local electrical regulations.

Thank you for purchasing the LEKTRI.CO 1P7K!
This manual provides a detailed explanation on how to install, configure and use the charger. For other languages, video instructions or support, please access this URL:
https://lektri.co/1p7k or scan this QRCode

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Before starting to install and operate the 1P7K charger, the user must always read this document very carefully, take into consideration all the warnings and follow all the instructions as described in this manual.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock which can be fatal or cause serious physical injuries.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
1P7K charger must always be installed by certified personnel and in accordance with the electrical regulations applicable in your country.
1P7K charger is an electrical device that is always connected to 230Va.c. therefore touching uninsulated parts (e.g. interior PCB pins, connectors, uninsulated parts of the wires) will result in an electric shock.

CAUTION

DO NOT open the front cover when the 1P7K charger is functioning, electric shock hazard.
DO NOT touch the connector’s pins.

If opening the front cover is necessary (e.g. during installation), always cut off the power supply of the charger from the dedicated circuit breaker.
The 1P7K charger must be operated only by adults.

ESD CAUTION
DO NOT touch any pins, electronic components and terminals on the printed circuit board (PCB) to avoid electrostatic discharges (ESD) that could damage the product.

CAUTION
Never install a product that is damaged.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock and/or material damages (electric vehicle included).

MEET YOUR 1P7K CHARGER

1P7K is a compact connected and simple to use charger.
Congratulations on joining the electro-revolution!
Your new 1P7K device is a single-phase charger with the capacity of charging your EV with up to 7,4 kW power. Its smart features allow you to remotely control and configure the charger using the LEKTRI.CO mobile application. To get started, after the installation, download the application and follow the instructions to connect it to your Wi-Fi network.

FEATURES

• Easy installation
• Compatible with any EV
• 5-meter charging cable with Type 2 connector
• Increased safety: integrated Type B RCD – AC 30mA, DC 6mA
• Extend your 1P7K charger with our M2W module for smart load and charge balancing. Your 1P7K charger is smart-home ready and can be integrated into your smart home ecosystem.

POSSIBILITIES

• Remote charge Start and Stop
• Load balancing: automated dynamic charge adjustment to avoid circuit breaker overload
• PV charge: charge your EV with green energy
• Schedule charging
• Check our webpage for more information and systems supported.

Add your 1P7K charger to the LEKTRI.CO network to publicly share or earn money by selling charging sessions. Contact us for more information (see 8.2 Support).

Fig. 1 Main components of the 1P7K charger

The product label can be found on the backside of the charger. The label provides useful information about the product:

• Manufacturer
• Serial number and a barcode
• Electrical characteristics
• Environmental characteristics
• Certifications

TECHNICAL DATA

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Charging mode: Mode 3
• Connector: IEC 62196 Type 2

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Nominal voltage: 230Va.c.
• Nominal frequency: 50Hz
• Charging current: maximum 32A
• Programmable charging current: 6A … 32A
• Charging power: 1,4kW … 7,4kW
• Standby power consumption: 3,5W
• Charging cable: copper flexible cable, 3x6mm2 +2×0,5mm2;
• Power inputs: L, N, PE

CONNECTIVITY

• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n –
• Frequency: 2.4GHz

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Overall dimensions: 190mm x 190mm x 88mm
• Weight: 4kg (including the charging cable, connector and packaging).
• Protection class: IP54
• Shock protection: IK10
• Material: PC + ABS, flame-retardant (V0), recyclable, UV resistant.
• Power supply cable connectors: WAGO™ lever-action connector, mounted on PCB.
• Charging cable length: 5m
• Mounting solutions:
  • on a wall;
  • on a metal pillar (optional – can be purchased separately);

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Operating temperature range: -25°C … +55°C
• Temperature range for storage and transport: -30°C and +60°C
• Relative humidity: maximum 96%, non-condensing

LED STATUS
1P7K charger has one status LED on the front cover shaped like a cross which lights in different colours depending on the charger’s status.

1P7K CHARGER’S LED
Different charger statuses are represented by different LED colours as described below:

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The 1P7K charger must be transported with great care to avoid any impact forces that might damage the product.

CAUTION

Do not put heavy loads on top of the charger’s package.
Do not step on the charger, charging cable or connector.

The 1P7K charger must be stored in his package in a dust-free environment with a temperature between -30°C and +60°C and relative humidity of less than 96% non-condensing.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
To ensure a high-quality product, 1P7K was designed and manufactured in accordance with the next standards:

• IEC 61851-1 Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirements.
• IEC 61851-22 Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 22: AC electric vehicle charging station.
• IEC 60068 Environmental testing.
• IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).
• Directive 2014/30/EU regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
• BS EN 55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment. Emission Requirements.
• IEC 61000-4-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques. Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
• IEC 61000-4-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
• IEC 61000-4-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques. Surge immunity test.

In addition to the above standards the 1P7K charger has the next certifications:

• CE certification – compliance with the health, safety and environmental protection standards for the European Economic Area (EEA).
• Restriction of hazardous substances – the design and the manufacturing process of this product is compliant with the RoHS 2 directive as per 2011/65/EU.
• Waste certifications – compliance with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC (waste electrical and electronic equipment directive). This product must never be disposed of together with household waste.

1P7K INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Before starting to install and operate the 1P7K charger, the user must always read this document very carefully, take into consideration all the warnings and follow all the instructions as described in this manual.

NECESSARY TOOLS
To properly install the 1P7K charger, the following tools are required:

PLAN THE INSTALLATION
Before starting the installation, the following recommendations must be taken into consideration:

• make sure the charger can be installed vertically, on a sturdy and fire-resistant wall or on the optional metal pillar that can be purchased separately;
• make sure there is enough space to install the charger (see chapter 4.5 Overall and mounting dimensions and Fig. 14 Free area around the 1P7K charger when installed on a wall);
• make sure that the IP54 protection class of the charger can be maintained (protected against dust and water splashes).
• make sure that the necessary power supply cable (not included) from the junction box to the charger can be installed in accordance with the electrical regulations applicable in your country;
• make sure that the electric vehicle can be parked for a long period in the vicinity of the charger in such a way that the included charging connector with its 5m of cable can be plugged into the electric vehicle’s charging port;
• if an optional metal pillar is used, make sure that this is mounted in the highest point of the floor, in such a way that during rain the metal pillar base will not be sitting in a puddle of water.

BEFORE INSTALLING 1P7K
Before installing the 1P7K charger, the electrical installation for the power supply of the charger must be put in place. The electrical installation for the power supply of the charger must have the next characteristics:

• single-phase, 3-wires: L, N and PE;

• maximum power supported: 7,4kW;

• an appropriated electrical protection in the junction box;
  The electrical protection of the 1P7K charger must contain a residual current device with a tripping current I∆n=30mA, type A or B, nominal current In>40A and a manual reset, combined with a dedicated MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) with a nominal current In=40A, tripping curve C and a rated breaking capacity of 6kA.
  NOTE
  Check local electrical regulations regarding the necessity of installing an external emergency switch for the 1P7K charger.

• a 3-wire flexible, flame-retardant and self-extinguishing cable with a wire cross-section of 6mm2 or 10mm2;

• the 3-wire cable must be properly secured and protected by running the cable inside a flexible or rigid PVC conduit;
  CAUTION
  The electrical regulations applicable in the user’s country precede the recommendations from this document.
  CAUTION
  Due to the danger of electric shock, the electrical installation for the power supply of the charger must
  be always carried out by certified personnel and in accordance with the electrical regulations applicable in your country.
  Failure to do so may result in electric shock which can be fatal or cause serious physical injuries.

• NOTE
  Because the installation of the 1P7K charger differs from user to user, the required electrical equipment (e.g. breaker, wiring, installation accessories) is not unique and therefore is not delivered with the 1P7K charger.

INSTALLATION STEPS
Depending on where the 1P7K charger will be placed, there are two methods to install the charger:

1. Installation on a wall.
2. Installation on a metal pillar.
   When deciding which installation method is best suited for you consider the recommendations described in section 4.2 Plan the installation.

INSTALLATION ON A WALL
To install the 1P7K charger on a wall follow the installation steps described below.

Installation steps:

1. Remove the charger from its packaging and make sure that all the components are included:

   • the front cover of the charger (not attached to the main body of the charger);
   • the main body of the charger (electronic PCB installed in the plastic enclosure);
   • charging cable (5m in length) already connected to the electronic PCB;
   • type 2 connector attached to the charging cable;
   • user and installation manual together with a drilling template with the exact position of the charger’s 3 mounting points;
     For more details see Fig. 1 Main components of the 1P7K charger.

2. Inspect the charger for any damages. The main components of the 1P7K charger described in step 1, must not reveal any cracks, defects or other imperfections. Also, the electrical insulation of the included charging cable must be intact. If defects are found, do not proceed with the installation process and immediately contact the manufacturer or the local supplier. For contact details please see section 8.2 Support.
   CAUTION
   Never install a product that is damaged.
   Failure to do so may result in electric shock and/or material damages (electric vehicle included).

3. Determine the best place for the charger to be installed, taking into consideration the recommendations described in section 4.2 Plan the installation.

4. Mark on the wall the position of the charger’s 3 mounting points. For a quick and correct marking of the mounting points please use the provided drilling template. It is recommended to install the 1P7K charger at 1,3m above the floor.

5. Drill holes in the wall where the mounting points are marked. The diameter of the holes depends on what type of anchor screws are used. Always use anchor screws dedicated to your wall surface (e.g. brick/concrete, drywall, polystyrene insulation) and follow the recommendations of the anchor screw manufacturer. Anchor screws and corresponding screws are not included.

6. Insert the anchor screws into the holes and make sure they are inserted all the way. If necessary, use a hammer and gently tap the anchor screws all the way into the holes.

7. Using a step drill bit, drill a 30mm diameter hole into one of the existing precut areas from the plastic enclosure. These easy to cut areas are used to insert the power supply cable into the main body of the charger.
   There are 2 available easy to cut areas through which the power supply cable can be inserted into the charger. One area is on the rear of the enclosure and one area is on the bottom left side.

8. Insert the power supply cable through the rear cut-out hole. If the bottom left cut-out hole is used skip this step.

9. Fix the main body of the charger on the wall by inserting the screws through the mounting points and tighten them with a screwdriver by hand.
   CAUTION
   Overtightening the screws may cause the plastic enclosure of the charger to break.

10. Insert the seal and the sealing nut of the provided cable gland onto the power supply cable.

11. Install the cable gland in the bottom left cut-out area created at step 7. Fix the cable gland into position by tightening the lock nut.

12. Strip the main insulation of the power supply cable in such a way that 2 cm of insulation will be left inside the plastic enclosure of the charger.

13.  Measure and cut the 3-wires of the power supply cable, in such a way that they can be easily and fully inserted into the cable connectors mounted on PCB.

14. Strip 12mm of insulation for each of the 3-wires of the power supply cable.
    Fig. 7 Stripping insulation length for each of the 3-wires of the power supply cable

15. Insert the power supply cable through the bottom cable gland. To maintain the protection class (IP54) of the charger, the supplied cable gland must be used.

16. Open the levers of the WAGO™ connectors that are mounted on the left side of the PCB.

17. Insert the 3-wires of the power supply cable into the WAGO™ connectors mounted on PCB and close each lever of the connectors. Be sure that the wires are fully inserted into the connectors, no stripped parts of the wires or strand wires must be visible (electrical protection against direct contact). Incorrect connection can result in improper contact which may cause a fire hazard.
    CAUTION
    Always follow the wires succession as labelled on the PCB (printed circuit board). An improper wire succession may lead to an electric shock which can be fatal or cause serious physical injuries or fire.

18. Tighten the sealing nut of the cable gland, making sure that the cable gland seal is properly fit.

19. Verify that the rubber seal mounted on the inside border of the enclosure is fitted tight in the designated place. If the front cover is installed over a rubber seal that is fitted improperly the IP54 protection class of the charger may be affected.

20. Install the front cover by gently pushing it into place, first in the bottom 2 fixing hooks and then in the 2 top fixing hooks.

21. Secure the front cover by tightening the 2 screws from the lower part. A Philips screwdriver is needed with a PH1 head.

22. Power up the 1P7K charger by arming the dedicated circuit breaker.

23. Check the front cover LED status. When powered, the LED should be solid green. For more details about the front cover LED see 3.6 LED status.

24.  Connect your 1P7K charger to your Wi-Fi network to manage and configure it. To do this please follow the instructions on chapter 7. Configure with LEKTRICO App.

INSTALLATION ON A METAL PILLAR (OPTIONAL – CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY)
To offer customers as much flexibility as possible in choosing the installation location for the 1P7K charger, LEKTRI.CO has designed an optional metal pillar that can be purchased separately.
To install the 1P7K charger on the metal pillar please follow the installation steps described in the manual provided with the metal pillar.

OVERALL AND MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

When the charger is installed on a wall make sure that there is 0,5m of free space on top and both sides of the charger, and 1,3m from the floor.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
The power supply of the 1P7K charger must be connected as described in the below connection diagram.

• – junction box internal connections are presented as an example to underline the recommended electrical protections.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If your 1P7K charger is malfunctioning, please read the next pointers that could help you solve the malfunctioning problem.

THE CHARGER IS NOT POWERING UP
If the front LED is not lit, the power supply might be interrupted. Check that the dedicated circuit breaker from the junction box is on.

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING DOES NOT START
There could be multiple reasons for charging not to start:

• check that the connector plug is inserted properly into the electric vehicle charging port – try to reconnect the connector plug;

• check that the pins of the connector plug are not damaged or full of debris (e.g. dust, dirt);
  CAUTION
  Always cut off the power supply of the 1P7K charger from the dedicated MCB before cleaning the pins of the connector plug.

• check that the remote server authorized the start of the charging process;

• check that the electric vehicle is not fully charged and that there is no error on board;

THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS NOT FULLY CHARGED
If the charger or the electric vehicle are overheating, the charging power might be reduced or stopped for safety reasons.

THE CONNECTOR PLUG CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Make sure that the charging process is finished by the electric vehicle. Check the user guide of the electric vehicle for details about how to stop the charging process.

GENERAL ERROR – FRONT LED IS LIT SOLID RED
If the front LED is lit solid red, a general error occurred. Disconnect the electrical car and try restarting the charger. A more detailed description of the error is available through the charger’s user interface. If the problem persists please contact and contact the manufacturer or your local supplier. For contact details see 8.2 Support.

CANNOT ACCESS LEKTRI.CO PORTAL
If you cannot access the LEKTRI.CO portal, be sure that you are connected to the internet and entered your Wi-Fi network SSID and password correctly.

CANNOT ACCESS 1P7K WEB PORTAL
Make sure you are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and have the right IP address. Your router might change the IP address. Please refer to the user manual of your router to retrieve the IP address of your 1P7K charger.

RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
If the charger continues to malfunction try to reset the device to factory defaults. Make sure that the charger is powered and carefully remove the front cover. Removing the front cover reveals the top part of the PCB where the reset to factory defaults button can be found (see Fig. 11). Push the button once using an insulated screwdriver.

CAUTION
Reset to factory defaults must be performed only by certified personnel because this is a process performed when the charger is powered.

Please contact LEKTRI.CO or your local supplier for additional information about reset to factory defaults procedure. For contact details see 8.2 Support

OPERATING THE 1P7K CHARGER

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before charger’s first use :

1. Make sure the charger was properly installed and it is safe to use. For proper installation follow the instructions described in chapter 4. 1P7K installation.
2. Using the 1P7K web portal or the application, check the charger’s configuration (e.g. maximum charging current, authentication required for charging). For more details see chapter 6. 1P7K CHARGER CONFIGURATION.
3. The front cover LED is green, fading in and out, meaning that the charger is available and unused (not connected to the electric vehicle). For more details about front cover LED different states see section 3.6 LED status.

START THE CHARGING
To start the charging process, connect the charging cable to the electric vehicle and make sure is locked. The 1P7K charger is starting to communicate with the car through the type 2 connector. The front cover LED will continuously light blue. After the car starts the charging process the front cover LED will start to light white and each segment is lit in a continuously rotating pattern.

STOP THE CHARGING
When the charging process is finished the front cover LED will light continuously blue.
Access the 1P7K web portal or the application to stop the charging before the electrical car is fully charged.
After the charging process is finished or stopped disconnect the type 2 connector from the car and wrap the charging cable around the main body of the charger in such a way that the connector and the charging cable do not touch the ground.

EMERGENCY STOP
In case of a fatal error or if smoke or fire is visible an emergency stop is required. To perform an emergency stop, power down the charger by disconnecting the dedicated circuit breaker from the main junction box.
In case of smoke or fire immediately alert emergency services and
if possible, try to extinguish the fire only with dedicated utensils for extinguishing electrical installations up to 1000V like powder or CO2 fire extinguishers or use sand.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
The health and safety requirements related to electrical devices must be followed during the use of the charger.

CAUTION
Unauthorized interventions are strictly forbidden, only certified personnel can carry out interventions.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock which can be fatal or cause serious physical injuries.

1P7K CHARGER CONFIGURATION

To configure the 1P7K charger use the dedicated LEKTRI.CO app. Alternatively you can manually access the chargers setting using the web interface (see chapter 7)
The following parameters can be configured:

1. Maximum charging current.
   In the Allowed current (A) field, set the maximum allowed current for charging the electric vehicle. The charging current can be set from 6A to 32A, corresponding to a power of 1.4kW to 7.4kW. It is recommended that this parameter is configured immediately after the installation of the 1P7K charger.

2. Authentication operation mode.
   1P7K charger can be configured to function with or without cloud base authentication. To enable the authentication, slide the button near the Authentication required for charging. If this operation mode is enabled the charging process will start only after successful authentication. Not enabling this operation mode means that
   the charging process will start automatically when the charger’s connector is plugged into the electric vehicle (plug & charge).

3. LED brightness
   Using the slide bar under the LED Brightness field the intensity of the front cover LED can be configured. Sliding the bar to the left will decrease the LED brightness and sliding the bar to the right will increase the LED brightness.

Configure with LEKTRICO APP

To configure and control your Lektrico chargers, we recommend using the LEKTRICO App, available for Android and iOS. Find it in Google Play or App Store, or by scanning the QR code below.

The app will first help you to connect the device to your WiFi network. Later on, with the LEKTRICO App you will be able to access and control your charger locally or remotely.

When the device setup is completed, you will see your charger in the dashboard. Now you can control the charge, charging power and access the chargers settings.

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

MAINTENANCE
Although the 1P7K charger was designed to function without maintenance, it is recommended to periodically check the charger’s condition.

CAUTION
Always turn off the power supply of the charger before checking the charger’s condition.

1P7K’s condition checklist:

• check the plastic enclosure for damages (cracks, defects or other imperfections);
• check that the electrical insulation of the included charging cable is intact;
• check that the housing of the type 2 connector is intact;
• check that the type 2 connector’s pins are not bent, oxidized and free of any debris (e.g. dust, dirt);
• check that there is no water trapped inside the connector pin’s rubber protection cover;

CAUTION
If defects are found, stop using the charger immediately and contact the manufacturer or the local supplier.

INFORMATION
To avoid damages to the charging cable and type 2 connector, when not in use, wrap the charging cable around the charger.

Whenever it is necessary use a dry cloth to remove any dust, dirt or water droplets from the charger’s plastic enclosure. Do not use any cleaning solvents or water to clean the 1P7K charger.

SUPPORT
For any additional information, questions or service please contact LEKTRI.CO or your local supplier.

• support@lektri.co
• +40 31 630 0747
• Gheorghe Doja street, no. 11 Timișoara, TM 300195, România

WARRANTY
1P7K charger benefits of a 2-year warranty for any manufacturing defects from the purchase date stated in the purchase receipt or invoice. Any warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt or invoice, therefore keep them in a safe place.
Before sending the charger into service it is recommended to take pictures or short videos of the defects or malfunction behaviour. Pack the charger carefully to avoid damages during transport to service, if possible, use the charger’s packaging. The service period will be added to the initial 2-years warranty.
LEKTRI.CO or its suppliers reserve the right to first try to repair the damaged parts and only if this is not possible to replace the product.

CAUTION
Any improper installation, improper use, accidents or normal wear are not covered by this warranty.

NOTES

References

• LEKTRI.CO - Electric Car Charger | Electric Vehicle Charger
• The NEW 1P7K - LEKTRI.CO

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