evec VEC01 Electric Vehicle Charger Instruction Manual

evec VEC01 Electric Vehicle Charger

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important note: Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as described in this booklet. Keep the instruction book for future reference. All the information in the manual is valid for the charging station model in this manual.

This instruction book details the install guidance for the EVEC car charger VEC01/VEC02/VEC03/VEC04. If you’re unsure which model you have, please check the rating label on the bottom of the charger.

The EVEC car charger is designed for installations inside or outside, with the Innovative safety systems we have built into the charger ensuring its safe usage. This guidance provides information to assist when installing the unit. The charger must be professionally installed by a qualified electrician according to local and national regulations applicable at the time of installation and used by the manufacturer’s instructions.

The EVEC car charger is designed to be connected to an electrical installation that already complies with BS7671 standard as a minimum. The unit should be connected to one dedicated AC supply only and the supply must be adequately rated for the additional load required for EV charging.

• This unit must be grounded (Earthed).
• This unit is only to be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local building and electrical codes and standards.
• This unit is designed to connect a electrical supply voltage of AC220V~240V 50/60Hz for single phase series (VEC01/VEC03) / AC380V~450V 50/60Hz for three-phase series(VEC02/VEC04).
• The charger must be installed on a secure solid surface that can support the weight of the charger. Failure to install on a secure surface or not in accordance with electrical regulations could lead to death, personal injury, or property damage.
• This appliance is designed to be used by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang over the charger.
• Do not put fingers into the socket or connector.
• This unit is not suitable for use in dangerous places where there is high amounts of dust, dangerous gas or in an explosive and flammable environment.
• In order to ensure the electrical safety of the unit, the product body shell must be fixed to the correct position with fasteners that come with the product and the seals used to ensure the IP rating is maintained.
• The unit’s inlet position (front face) must be tightly sealed to be waterproof and dustproof to ensure the products IP rating.
• Do not use this unit other than its intended purpose.
• Do not use if the socket or connector or cable is damaged.
• Disconnect the charging from the vehicle prior to driving off.
• To prevent electrical shock,do not plug-in or un-plug with wet hands .
• Do not use a power washer to clean or wash the car charger.
• It is recommended not to use in a location that can be reached by rain, suggest increase rain protection mea-sures.
• Do not install in areas of high-risk chance of impact by vehicles or a high risk of trip hazard.

I mportant : Under no circumstances will compliance with the information in this manual relieve the user of his/her responsibility to comply with all applicable codes or safety standards.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL DATA

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Front cover
2. Working status indicator
3. Socket
4. Function button
5. Charger holder
6. Charging lead and plug

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

INDICATOR LIGHT

Light Display Status/Product Status

• Blue, green and red flashing alternately: Product power-on self-check
• Blue light glowing: Standby
• Blue light flashing: Connection confirmation
• Green light glowing: Charging
• Green light flashing: Turn off charging from APP or OCPP
• Red light glowing: Over temperature
• Red light flashing One fast, one slow: Emergency stop
  

POWER MANAGEMENT

A product with a power management function can self-regulate the output current to keep the total household electricity load not exceeding the maximum incoming supply of the household current.

Note: For three phases only. If the current values of the three live wires monitored by the three-phase power are not equal, the product will calculate the minimum output current by itself, and the three output lines will be executed according to this minimum output current;
To set the maximum power after the product is connected to the WIFI, open the APP and go to settings and then Input Orders and set the total allowable current value by typing in Home then the current value. So for 50A
set as Home50. For detailed settings, please refer to “Input Orders”.

PEN fault protection
The Protective Earth and Neutral (PEN) conductor refers to part of the electricity supply cable to the property. If this conductor is damaged there is a chance that the chassis of the electric vehicle become “live” and cause an electric shock. BS7671:2018 Amendment 1:2020 part 722.411.4.1 requires that extra protection is provided to prevent an electric shock – either by fitting an earth electrode or through a device which detects the fault and disconnects the supply.

The EVEC charger has RCD2 protection and will disconnect the output if it detects a problem with the PEN conductor or detects that there may be any electric current flowing through the chassis of the EV. This PEN fault protection means that there is no need to install an earth electrode with the unit. If the unit detects a problem with the PEN conductor then the red light will start flashing two fast, two slow.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Function button operation instructions

Telecommunication
This product complies with the OCPP1.6J service protocol. After you set the IP and ID by the APP and the network cable is connected to the Ethernet port, the product will automatically connect to the server to enable backstage control. To set the IP and ID, please refer go to the settings in the APP.

NOTE: Instructions for OCPP control setup in commercial / workplaces where an IT security system exists by a firewall When connecting the charger to be used through OCPP the dip switch must be set and the Ethernet cable connected to the RJ45 port. For OCPP use in workplace environments where a firewall exists then the following will need to be performed by the workplace IT department for the charger to able to be used through OCPP. For the device to send and receive heart the firewall will require the Mac address to be allowed in and out of the corporate firewall. The Mac address can be found on the sticker (rating label) at the bottom of the charger.

NOTE: EV charger with the same Mac address cannot be installed under the same router.

• If any security features are enabled then the device will require being added to the bypass/whitelist groups. For instance, if the firewall has content filtering, DPI-SSL, and intrusion prevention then the device will require being white-listed through these also.
• If you want to do this using IP address, then it will require the IP to be static/reserved.

NOTE:

1. When you set the DIP4 switch postion to on, both APP and OCPP can control the charger;
2. When you set the DIP4 switch postion to off, only OCPP can control the charger, and the function button can adjust the randomized delay off or on by pressing 5 times.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING

1. Take the charger out of the box.
2. Follow the ATTACHMENT on page 8 to check all items and to see if there are any missing.
3. Check whether the unit is correct and whether it matches with order model.
4. Check whether the unit has defects or is damaged due to defectiveness or transportation.
5. Make sure all packaging is disposed of responsibly and by the current regulations in your region.

ATTACHMENT

NOTE: If you are missing any of these parts, contact the customer services 0161 249 6780. * The bracket is already installed on the charger and needs to be removed for instalaltion. This is an optional extra. Just for the charger model with the cable.

TOOLS/MATERIALS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

BEFORE INSTALLATION

1. Installer or end user must read and understand all the content covered in this manual before installing or using this unit.
2. Choose a suitable installation location to install.
3. Make sure that the installation location complies with current laws and regulations.
4. Confirm that there is a suitable input voltage power supply at the installation site (consistent with the nominal power supply of the product).
5. Make sure the supplied fixings are suitable for the mounting location. If not suitable, alternatives must be obtained locally before proceeding with the installation.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

There should be a certain space around the unit for installation and future maintenance.

SUGGESTION: a (side gap): minimum 250mm.
A charging cable holder position needs to be reserved.(Just for VEC03/VEC04)

WARNING

• Make sure that the power source is turned off before installing the unit.
• Manufacturers and distributors are not responsible for any loss or related responsibilities caused by any incorrect installation.
• The installer shall not be responsible for the loss and damage of the product, system or property caused by improper installation.

Important: Before installing the unit, it is necessary to confirm the way of the product’s power cable entry. Mode 3 power cable entry is strictly not allowed.

CONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRING

Note: The charger must be electrically protected by installing externally a Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) and any other protection devices according to the wiring regulations at the time.

INSTALLATION

1. Take the unit and remove the 4 screws on its fixing bracket (The unit is integrated with the fixing bracket and needs to be disassembled first). Keep the screws and fixing bracket for subsequent use;

2. Remove the 6 fixing screws on the front shell and the rear shell, save the screws for subsequent use; Note: Reference fig.1 for steps 1 and 2.

3. Open the front shell carefully. The front shell is connected to the unit body through a cable. Be careful not to damage or break the cable.
   Caution: After opening the front shell, visually inspect the inside. If the wiring terminal block or the fixed compo-nent falls off the track, it can be installed back to the track by itself (reference fig. 2)

4. Inlet wire mode 1 : Use the installation template to mark the fixed bracket installation hole position.
   Inlet wire mode 2 : Use the installation template to mark the position of the fixing bracket installation hole and the cable entry hole.

   • Note 1 : Inlet wire mode 2 which needs to pay attention to the correct direction of the installation template. Note 2: Make sure that the installation template itself is level when the position is marked.
   • Note 3 : Refer to the Installation template.

5. Drill holes according to the information prompted by the installation template, and ensure that the hole positions are accurate.

6. Fixed bracket mounting hole has a diameter of 6mm and a depth of about 35mm.

7. Inlet wire mode 2, the diameter of the cable entry hole needs to be defined according to the actual cable selection, However, it is recommended that the maximum opening diameter should not be bigger than 24mm. Caution: The edge of the wall opening needs to be repaired, and it must not be a sharp edge to prevent the incoming wire from being damaged.

8. Fixing bracket installation hole inner – insert wall plugs, and use attachment screws(ST4.2*32) to fix the fixed bracket to the mounting surface and ensure the screws are fastened well.
   Note: If the screws are not fastened well, the fixing bracket may become loose and may interfere with the installation of the housing.

9. According to the size and position below, drill the power cable hole on the shell.

   • NOTE 1 : Inlet wire mode1, open hole size must be accurate, and the hole diameter is 24mm for VEC01 and VEC03, 28mm for VEC02 and VEC04.
   • NOTE 2 : Inlet wire mode 2, open hole size must be accurate, and the hole diameter is 18mm. WARNING: Remove burrs around the hole to prevent affecting the seal level.
   • WARNING: Do not damage internal components, especially internal wiring, when drilling the hole.

10. Clean and remove all the debris that has fallen into the shell due to the punching.

11. Inlet wire.N OTE: Product installation details with OCPP1.6J service agreement. Refer to the “Network Connection guide”.
    NOTE: Product installation details with power management. Refer to “Power management function installation guide”.

Network Connection guide

1. Drill holes according to fig. 1*.

2. Use the accessory sealing rubber to fix the network cable.

3. One hole of the sealing rubber be cut open with a knife, insert the network cable into the sealing rubber, then insert into the housing, as fig.8, Reserve enough length of the network cable to ensure that it can be well connected with the ethernet interface;
   NOTE: During installation， if the network cable line and the play is separate, you don’t have to cut the sealing rubber.
   Warning: Seal the opening on the back to achieve the unit’s IP rating. Sealing is very important. This involves the safety of the product and must be paid attention.

4. The network cable plug is docked to the Ethernet interface.

Power management function installation guide

1. Drill holes according to fig. 1**.
2. Use the accessory sealing rubber to fix the CT wire.
3. Insert the sealing part into the housing body, as fig. 8, thread the CT wire into the sealing part, one hole corresponds to one CT wire (if the product is single-phase, just need to use a sealed wire hole, and the other two do not need to be pierced broken), after the CT cable is inserted, reserve enough length to connect to the CT interface;
4. Crimp the CT wire to the CT wire terminal and then insert it into the CT interface, as following fig. 2**
5. Open the CT and fixed it to the main incoming line (one CT is only allowed to pass through one line, and three CT for three-phase power are allowed to pass through three lines).

NOTE:
If there is a need to extend the CT cable, twisted-pair cable like CAT5 must be used. DO NOT use mains cable, bell wire or speaker cable.
It is important to use only twisted-pair cable to maintain signal integrity. Up to four CT cables can be extended using the separate twisted pairs in a CAT5 Ethernet cable. The cable can be extended up to 40m.

• Remember to a separated twisted pair for each CT.
• When joining CT wires make sure that the ends of the wires are twisted tightly together and joined using crimps, screw terminals or solder.
• Avoid using lever clamp type terminals as these do not provide a reliable connection at very low currents.

MODE 1

• a1. Check the cable gland parts as shown in fig. 5.

• a2. Pass the gasket and the main body through the opening hole of the shell and lock it with a nut, as shown in Fig. 6.

• a3. Insert the pressing head into the cable, and then thread the cable into the main body that cannot be pulled off, as shown in Fig. 7.

• a4. Trim and cut the cable to the proper length, lock the pressing head to secure the cable.

• a5. Refer to this article connect electrical wiring to connect the cable to the terminal block.
  NOTE: connecting wiring reference fig. 4
  WARNING: To ensure the rated IP protection level of the product, must use the cable gland in the accessories.

• a6. Confirm and remove the debris inside the housing caused by punching and wiring.

• a7. Ensure that all cables are connected correctly and securely, and are not loose or damaged.

• a8. Screws lock the front and rear shells tightly.
  Caution: Need to use the screws removed from the original position.
  Before installing the front shell, it must be ensured that the sealing strip in the front shell groove has not fallen off and is in the right position. Ensure that all seals performed on the unit can reach the IP rating.

• a9. Screw the unit to the fixed bracket.
  Caution: Use the screws removed from the original position.
  Note: a8, a9 refer to fig. 1, reverse operation.

MODE 2

• b1. Insert the sealing rubber into the housing, as shown in Fig 8, insert the bare wire into the sealing rubber, one hole corresponds to one bare wire, after all the wires are inserted, leave enough length of the cable to connect to the terminal block.
  NOTE1: To ensure the rated IP protection level of the product, must use the sealing rubber in the accessories.
  NOTE2: Poke the middle position of the sealing rubber before installing this item.
  b2. Screw fastening the entire rear shell to the fixing bracket. Caution: Use the screws removed from the original position.

• b3. Refer to this article connect electrical wiring to connect the cables to the terminal block.
  NOTE: connecting wiring refer to fig. 4

• b4. Seal the opening on the back to achieve the unit’s IP rating.
  Warning: sealing is very important. This involves the safety of the product and must be paid attention.

• b5. Screws lock the front and rear shells tightly.
  Caution: Use the screws removed from the original position.
  Before installing the front shell, it must be ensured that the sealing strip in the front shell groove has not fallen off and is in the right position.
  Make sure that all seals performed on the unit can reach the IP rating.
  Note: if there is no suitable electric tool, the elbow wrench provided in the accessories can be used to tighten the screws of the front and rear shells.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installing engineer to satisfy themselves, that all cable terminations throughout this product are secure and tight and have not become loose, strained, or disconnected during transit and/or installation.

After the front and rear shells are installed, check whether there is a loose gap between the front and rear shells. Make sure that there is no loose gap.

INSTALLATION OF THE CABLE HOLDER

1. Take out the charger holder.
2. Find a suitable location near the EV charger box, which must be more than 0.5m above the bottom surface and not higher than 1.5m.
3. Align the charger holder in position and mark the four mounting holes.
4. Drill the 4 holes as the marks at dia 6mm, 35mm deep.
5. Insert the wall expansion plug.
6. Screw the charger holder to the wall.
7. Installation is complete.

THE INSTRUCTION OF THE CABLE HOLDER

1. There is a clicking sound when the tip is inserted.
2. When pulling out the charger, you must first press the lock button and pull out the charger at the same time.

SET THE DIP SWITCH
You need to set the corresponding position of the current DIP switch according to the min. wire size shown in the chart and the rated current of the Circuit breaker (factory setting 32A). refer to the steps below.

• Caution 1: The following operations must be powered off.
• Caution 2: Incorrect setting DIP may cause hazards such as overheating or fire of the incoming wire.

1. Locate the position of the two-position DIP switch on the power supply board, like picture.
2. Setting the switch to the desired position:

WARNING: Electrical Power Switches must only be set by a qualified electrical installer. Incorrect setting may lead to equipment damage and / or personal injury. The current rating must not exceed the supply rating.

NOTE:

1. when you set the DIP4 switch postion to on, both APP and OCPP can control the charger;
2. when you set the DIP4 switch postion to off, only OCPP can control the charger, and the function button can adjust the randomised delay off or on by pressing 5.

INSPECTION

1. Check that this unit must be grounded (Earthed).
2. Make sure you are satisfied that the installation is complete and is in a safe condition.
3. Switch ON the power, which it will cycle the red, blue and green lights to self-check and then enter the corresponding light indication. The unit and test in accordance with the current Electrical Wiring Regulations. NOTE: Make sure this product has been installed in compliance with the
   current Electrical Wiring Regulations.

APP INSTRUCTION

REGISTER

• Step 1. Application platform download EVEC APP.
  You can download it through the QR code on the front cover page of this manual, or Google store or APP store.

• Step 2. Open the EVEC APP, and register an account to log in.
  Note: You can register your account through your mobile phone number or email. The following takes mobile phone number registration as an example to describe the steps in detail:

ADD DEVICE

• Step 3. Click log in on the App, input the newly registered account and password to log in to the EVEC APP.

• Step 4. Press the function button on the charger for 10 seconds (beep 2 times) to reset the wifi(refer to the function button instruction for the wifi reset operation guide), Click “Add Device” to add the charger device that needs to be connected.
  Note: Make sure the charging lead is not plugged into a car before adding the device.

• Step 5. After turning on wifi, bluetooth and geolocation, the EVEC APP automatically searches for the charger.
  Note:

  • When connecting the charger, the mobile phone must be close vicinity to the charger.

The charger needs to be connected to WiFi. If the WiFi signal is weak or absent, the charger will not receive the signal or delay the connection. Therefore it is recommended to add an enhancement device for WiFi receiving signal near the charger.
Note: To check if your WiFi can reach the charger and have a good signal check your smart device or smartphone whilst standing close to the charger with the WiFi tuned on if the signal can be seen above 2 bars then it is ok if not a WiFi booster or repeater needs to be added. Note: The ethernet port is not for the smart App it is only for OCPP use.

• Step 6. A fter clicking ADD, enter the wifi and wifi password, wait for the device to connect to the network.

• Step 7. If you need add a new device name, click “ ” if not, click “done” to confirm the connection is successful.

• Step 8. The first connection will appear with the default screen, you can select the default mode, edit the charging time or select the manual mode.

• Step 9. Click manual mode.

• Step 10. Connecting to the car, after click Enable to start charging, then the charger will charging after randomised delay.

OPERATE INTRODUCTION

INTERFACE INTRODUCTION

1. Edit
2. Device name
3. Single-charging energy consumption
4. Charging state
5. Charging mode
6. CP state
7. Cumulative
8. Charging energy consumption
9. Charging voltage
10. Charging current
11. Charging power
12. On/off
13. HOME
14. Mode
15. Record
16. Setting
17. Energy consumption record

Edit

1. You can set the charger name by clicking ” “

2. Offline Notification: When the charger is powered off, it will prompt the device to be offline on the home screen.

3. Share Device: You can share the APP with others by share device. Shared users only have the using right and cannot share the APP again.
   NOTE: When using EVEC account to share,the shared account can be added the device without any operation. Refer to the following steps:

4. Software Update: When there is a software update available a message will appear on the APP screen to confirm the update.

5. Remove Device

   • Disconnect: Disconnect device connection.
   • Disconnect and wipe data : Disconnect device connection and wipe “Charging record” and “Error Log”data .

Charging mode

1. Manual mode: control the charger by enabling and Turning off the charger on the APP.
2. Schedule: Timed charging.
   NOTE1: When you choose the set time point to turn on the charging, you must adjust the hours setting, otherwise, the default charging time is only 1 minute;
   NOTE 2: When you choose the set time point to turn off the charging, no hours are set; NOTE3: When you choose the date, this time of each week will default to on or off charging.

Record
You can view “Charging record” and “Power” on this interface.
NOTE: Only the information that is turned on or off through the APP will be recorded in the charging record. When the charging is turned on by the function button, there is no charging record.

Setting

1. Order input : Input order tab. you can set power management from this tab. To use this function a CT clamp is required. To set maximum current:

   • Click Input order tab to enter command input field.
   • Input “home value”, this value is the limited protection value of household entry current, the setting range is 08-120, and the factory default setting is 45A (the system will automatically optimize the current value when the actual value is 5A less than the value set); the setting value is recommended to be set according to the rated current value of the total household current.

2. Set Current tab(A): You can set max charging current, max charging current not more than the current of

   • DIP switch setting.
   • NOTE1: After the APP is connected at the first time, the current value displayed here is not the set current value, it is a current setting form.
   • NOTE2: It will take effect only after clicking to enter to set any current value, and the current value adjustment range is 6-32A;
   • NOTE3: If the current value has never been set here, the value displayed here is invalid.

3. Temperature Monitor: can check device interior temperature value.

4. IP Address: Change the address of the OCPP back-office server；

5. ID: The product name in the OCPP back-office server.

   • NOTE1: make sure the ID is only.

   • NOTE2: After the ID is replaced, it can be concluded that the ID replacement is complete only when the Device number is consistent with the replaced ID;
     If the Device number does not change after changing the ID, you can exit the APP and then power off and restart the EV charger.

   • NOTE3 : After the IP or ID is replaced, it must be powered off and restarted to take effect.

FAULT INTERFACE: If device has fault, you can view the cause of the failure in the center of the main interface of the APP.

MAINTENANCE

The charger enclosure does NOT need to be opened for routine maintenance tasks.

1. Regularly clean the external surfaces of the equipment with a damp cloth
   In order to avoid damaging the surface smoothness, do not clean the internal parts with soluble substances and alcohol.

2. Regularly inspect the exterior of the equipment for visual damage, if damage affects safety, isolate the equipment and prevent its use until appropriate repairs have been completed.

3. Once a year, the charger and switchgear (if installed) should be electrically inspected by an appropriately qualified electrician in accordance with the current legislation for the installation location. A record of the tests and results must be kept.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Product Disposal
Per European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national law, used electrical devices must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. Ensure you return your used device to your dealer or obtain information regarding a local, authorised collection and disposal system. Failure to comply with this EU Directive may result in a negative impact on the environment. USE MANUAL PICTURES JUST AS REFERENCE ONLY, DETAILS SUBJECT TO ACTUAL PRODUCT.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>