LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger User Manual

June 16, 2024
LinkPower

Electric Vehicle AC Charger
Installation Manual
LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC
Charger For model: CS300

Safety Instructions

1.1. Warnings & Cautions
WARNING

To avoid fire, injury or death, read and follow the instructions carefully during installation, operation and maintenance.
DO NOT put fingers into the electric vehicle connector.
DO NOT use this product if the power cord or EV cable is frayed, insulation- broken, or any other signs of damage.
DO NOT use this product if the enclosure or the EV connector is broken, cracked, open, or shows any other indication of damage.
DO NOT remove cover or attempt to open the enclosure because of risk of electric shock.
This device should be supervised when used around children.
This device must be grounded.
To avoid the 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the CSA C22.
1–15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (Canada) or NOM-001-SEDE Electrical installations (utility) (Mexico) or ANSI / NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (USA).

Circuit Breaker Options

Output Amperage (A)| 16A| 32A| 40A| 48A| 80A
Circuit Breaker Options (A)| 20A| 40A| 50A| 60A| 100A

1.2. Installation Requirements
WARNING

Disconnect electrical power prior to installing the charging station.
Be sure to preview the user manual and ensure local building and electrical codes are reviewed before installing the AC charger.
**** The AC charger should be installed by a qualified technician according to the user manual and local safety regulations.

CAUTION
Use appropriate protection when connecting to the main power distribution cable.
Type B, C or D breaker with the rating current for table should be installed in the upstream AC distribution box.
Disconnect switch for each ungrounded conductor of AC input shall be provided by others in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA70.
The device shall be mounted at the height between 600 mm and 1200 mm from ground.
Please keep the charger in a clean area with low humidity. Not recommended to be installed in coastal environments with high humidity or thick dust.

1.3. Daily Maintenance
CAUTION
Avoid moisture or water in the charger. If there is water or moisture ingress in the charger, it is necessary to immediately power off to avoid immediate danger and notify the professionals to carry out maintenance before next use.
Please use the charger properly. Do not hit or press hard on the enclosure. If it is damaged, please contact a professional technician.
Avoid placing the charger near hot objects and at high temperature locations and away from dangerous substances such as flammable gases and corrosive materials.
To avoid any danger, please do not put any heavy objects on the charger.

Product Introduction

CAUTION: Avoid placing the charger near hot objects or high temperature locations and away from dangerous substances such as flammable gases and corrosive materials.

2.1. Basic InterfaceLinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Basic
Interface

2.2. Basic DimensionLinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Basic
Interface 2

2.3. Specif ications

Model Name CS300-32A CS300-40A CS300-48A CS300-80A
Power Specification Input AC Rating 208-240Vac
Max. AC Current 3M 40A 48A 80A
Frequency 60Hz
Max. Output Power 7.6kW 9.6kW 11.5kW 19.2kW
User Interface & Control Display 5.(7. optional) LCD Screen
LED Indicator Yes
Push Buttons Restart Button
User Authentication RFID(ISO/IEC 14443 A/B), APP
Communication Network Interface LAN(Standard), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/3G/4G

Optional
Communication Protocol| OCPP1.6 J/OCPP2.0.1 Upgradeable
Communication Function| ISO/IEC 15118 Optional
Environment| Operating Temperature| -22 °F to 122 °F
Humidity| 5%-95% RH, Non-condensing
Altitude| 56562ft(2000m), No Derating
IP/IK Level| NEMA Type3R(IP65)/IK10
Mechanical| Cabinet Dimension (WxDxH)| 9.65″x14.37″x4.78″(245mmx365mmx121.47mm)
Weight| 16.981bs(7.7kgs)
Cable Length| 18ft(5.5m)(Standard)/25ft(7.5m)(Optional)
Protection| Multiple Protection| OVP(Over Voltage Protection), OCP(Over Current Protection), OTP(Over Temperature Protection), UVP(Under Voltage Protection), SPD(Surge Protection Detection), Grounding Protection, SCP(Short Circuit Protection), Control Pilot Fault,
Relay Welding Detection, CCID Self-test
Regulation| Safety| UL 2594, UL2231-1/-2
Certificate| ETL, FCC
Charging Interface| SAE J1772 Type 1

2.4. Design Standards
UL 2594:
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.
UL 2231-1: UL Prersonnel Protection System s for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply
Circuits: General Requirements.
UL 2231: Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for Protection Devices for Use in Charging Systems.
UL 2251: Plugs, Receptacles and Couplers for Electric Vehicles.
UL 62: Flexible Cords and Cables.
UL 991: Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices.
UL 1998: Software in Programmable Components.
NFPA 70 Article 625: National Electrical Code, Electric Vehicle Charging System UL 840 (Clearance and Creepage).

Accessories

Check the box to ensure you have this installation guide and these parts:LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger -
Accessories

No. Product Name Quantity Description
1 AC Charger 1 With attached input power cable and output charging cable.
2 User Manual 1 PDF version available online.
3 M4×8 Screws 2 For installing the AC Charger to the Bracket.
4 M3X8 Screws 2 For fastening front cover on AC Charger
5 M6 Hexagonal Expansion Screws 2 For installing the Mounting Bracket to

the wall / structure.
6| Standard RFID Cards| 2| To start/stop charger for the unit with RFID reader.
7| Mounting Bracket| 1| For easy drilling of 2 screws holes for AC Charger.

Tools for Mounting

Tools required before installing the Wall-mounted charger, gather the following tools:

  1. Wire stripper
  2. Phillips and T10, T20 screwdriver
  3. Drill
  4. Level
  5. Pencil or marker
  6. Adjustable wrench
  7. Voltmeter or digital multimeter (for measuring AC voltage at the installation site)

NOTE: The above tools are very important, get them ready prior to installation.

Plan for Mounting

WARNING: In areas with frequent thunderstorms, add surge protection at the service panel for all circuits. Ensure all power and ground connections, especially those at the breaker and bus bar, are clean and tight.
CAUTION: Not recommended to be installed in coastal environments with high humidity or thick dust.

STEP 1
Select the appropriate mounting location with electrical capacity.
i. Ensure the owner has chosen a mounting location that allows the charging cable to reach the car’s charging port while still providing slack.
II. The device must be anchored on a solid wall or a stud with the dimensions: 2” x 4”.
III. The device shall be mounted at height between 2 feet (600mm) and 4 feet (1200mm).LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Plan for
Mounting

STEP 2
Use a level to verify if a bracket is horizontally aligned and mark the holes by one pencil.LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Plan for
Mounting 2

STEP 3
Drill 2 Screw Holes with a diameter of 0.33” and a depth of 2.05” by using #7 mounting bracket.

STEP 4
Nail #5 two expansion rubber sleeves into the holes and nail #5 two M6 hexagonal expansion screws to secure the wall-mounted bracket on the wall. Then level the brackets.LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Plan
for Mounting 4

STEP 5
Align the rear notch of charger with the wall-mounted bracket and fit the screw holes of the right and left side with #3 M4×8 Screws.

STEP 6
Wire the Circuit

WARNING
This device must be grounded. Disconnect electrical power prior to installing the charging station.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor would result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service man if you are not sure whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product – if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
CAUTION
Use appropriate protection when connecting to the main power distribution cable.

For the safety purpose, please set circuit breaker protection in the input part of EV Charger. Please follow the instructions below:

Circuit Breaker Options

Output Amperage (A)| 16A| 32A| 40A| 48A| 80A
Circuit Breaker Options (A)| 20A| 40A| 50A| 60A| 100A

STEP 7
Please unclick the shelf with slotted screwdriver, connect L1 with grid L1, L2 with grid L2 and lead the PE to the grid PE. Click back the shelf, and fix the front cover back and tighten with #8 M3X8 Screws 2 screws at the buttom. LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Plan for Mounting
6

STEP 8
Overall outlook after installation

Operate Your Device

WARNING
This device should be supervised when used around children.
CAUTION
**** Please use the charger properly. Do not hit or press hard on the enclosure. If the case is damaged, please contact a professional technician.
To avoid any danger, please do not put any heavy objects on the charger.

6.1. Operating Steps with Plug and Charge
STEP 1
Standby Mode: After being powered on, the lights will be all on, blue light ( STANDBY ), green light (CHARGING) and red light (FAULT). Thenthe blue light (STANDBY) is constantly on in standby mode.LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle
AC Charger - Plan for Mounting 8

STEP 2
Plug the Charging Connector: Please plug the charging connector into the vehicle charging inletLinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Plan for
Mounting 9

STEP 3
CHARGING: The green light(CHARGING) turns, to flash automatically, charging is in process. You can see “Duration, Energy, Price, Amount, SN” in the LCD Screen.

STEP 4
The green light (CHARGE) turns to flash automatically, charging is in process.
If the red light (FAULT) is on, plug the vehicle connector again.
If red light is still on, please refer to ” 7.2. Error and Warning Messages “. *Figures are for reference only

STEP 5
Charging finished: The charging process will be stopped once swipe RFID, the number of total kWh will be shown, this indicates the total kWh your car has received. Then please pull outthe charging connector to stop the charging process.

6.2. Operating Steps with RFID Card
STEP 1
Standby Mode: After being powered on, the lights will be all on, blue light ( STANDBY ), green light (CHARGING) and red light (FAULT). Then the blue light (STANDBY) is constantly on in standby mode.LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle
AC Charger - Plan for Mounting 13

STEP 2
Plug the Charging Connector: Please plug the charging connector into the vehicle charging inlet.LinkPower CS300 Electric Vehicle AC Charger - Plan
for Mounting 14

STEP 3
Tap the standard RFID to start/stop charging. *Figures are for reference only

STEP 4
Charging: When the charging is going on, you will see the following information on the LCD screen “Duration, Energy, Price, Amount, SN”.

STEP 5
The green light (CHARGE) turns to flash automatically, charging is in process.
If the red light (FAULT) is on, plug the vehicle connector again.
If red light is still on, please refer to ” 7.2. Error and Warning Messages”. *Figures are for reference only

STEP 6
Charging finished: The charging process will be stopped once swipe RFID, the number of total kWh will be shown, this indicates the total kWh your car has received. Then please pull out the charging connector to stop the charging process.

Light Codes

7.1. After Start UP

Standby Waiting to plug in| Waiting to Charge,
Communicating with Vehicle| Charging in Progress| Finished Charging| Fault
---|---|---|---|---
Solid Blue| Solid Green| Green Blinking| Solid Green| Solid Red

7.2. Error and Warning Message

Status Screen Display Remark
Off Ground 0001 Auto Recover
RCD Abnormal 0002 Auto Recover
Over Current Protection 0004 Auto Recover
Over Voltage Protection 0008 Auto Recover
Under Voltage Protection 0016 Auto Recover
Energy Meter Fault 0032 Contact Customer Service
Control Pilot Fault 0128 Auto Recover
Over Temperature Protection 0256 Auto Recover
Ground Fault 0512 Auto Recover
Ground Self-Test 1024 Auto Recover

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WIFI module : Contains FCC I D: 2AC7Z-ESP32WROOM32U
LTE module : Contains FCC I D: XMR201909EC25AFX
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.

Warranty and Maintenance

The warranty period for this charger is three years.
During the warranty period for any malfunction under normal use according to the User Manual and Service Instructions (to be determined by certified maintenance technicians of sellers), the product shall be repaired free of charge. Except for the following  situations, the charger shall be subject to the above warranty terms:

  1. The warranty certificate cannot be provided or the contents of the warranty certificate are modified or inconsistent with the label indication of the repaired product.
  2. Those who are unable to provide valid proof of purchase.
  3. Those who exceed the manufacturer’s specified warranty period.
  4. Those who damage the product due to not following the product service instruction for use, maintenance and storage.
  5. Damage or malfunction caused by external object entering.
  6. Unauthorized repair, disassembly or modification.
  7. Damage caused by force majeure (such as lightning, excessive voltage, earthquake, fire, flood, etc.).
  8. Malfunction and damage caused by other unavoidable external factors. Malfunction and damage caused by improper use of equipment, such as water or other solutions entering into the equipment.
  9. Malfunction and damage caused by the grid power supply and voltage which is not specified for use with the charger equipment.

The above guarantees shall be made solely, and no other express or implied warranties shall be made (including the implied warranties of merchant ability, particular and applicable reason-ableness and adaptability, etc.) whether in the contract, civil  negligence, or other aspects, the Company shall not be responsible for any special, incidental or consequential damages.

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