PCE EVSE 300 Electrical Vehicle Tester User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PCE
Table of Contents
PCE EVSE 300 Electrical Vehicle Tester
Safety notes
- Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
- The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
- The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
- Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
- The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
- Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
- You must not make any technical changes to the device.
- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
- The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
- Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
- Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
- The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
- Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
- The tester must only be used by trained personnel.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.
Specifications
Functions
PE pre-test (protective earth)| available, error
PP simulation (charging cable coding)| open, 13 A, 20 A, 32 A, 63 A
CP simulation (communication line)| A, B, C, D, error
Outputs (for test purposes only)
Measurement connections| L1, L2, L3, N, PE
max. 250 / 430 V AC, 10 A
laboratory plug
Schuko connection| max. 250 V AC, 10 A
Fuse of the Schuko connection| Fuse F 10 A / 250 V,
5 x 20 mm
CP signal output| ±12 V PWM
Further specifications
Input voltage| 1-phase: 250 V AC / 3-phase 430 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz, max. 10 A
Charging cable plug type 1| AC charging mode 3, compatible with IEC62196-1
type 1 or SAE J1772 with
vehicle connector (type 1, 5-pin, 1-phase)
Charging cable plug type 2| AC charging mode 3, compatible with
IEC62196-2 type 1 or SAE J1772 with vehicle connector (type 2, 7-pin, 3-phase)
Measurement category| CAT II 300 V
Protection class| IP54
Degree of pollution| 2
Operating conditions| 0 … 40 °C / 32 … 104 °F, 10 … 85 % RH,
non-condensing
Storage conditions| -10 … 50 °C / 14 … 122 °F, 10 … 85 % RH,
non-condensing
Maximum working height| max. 2000 m / 6561 ft
Dimensions (handheld only)| 277 x 109 x 63 mm / 10.9 x 4.3 x 2.4″
Weight| approx. 1 kg / 2.2 lb
Delivery scope
1 x electrical vehicle tester PCE-EVSE 300, 1 x charging cable plug type 1, 1 x charging cable plug type 2, 1 x transport bag, 1 x user manual
Safety symbols
Description of the safety symbols
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Risk of electric shock if the signal lamp lights up during the PE test. If |
this lamp lights up, no further tests must be carried out until the PE error
has been rectified.
2| If the connections are incorrectly made, there is a risk of electric shock.
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | CP error test key “E” (simulation) |
| 2 | PE error test key (simulation) |
| 3 | PE test contact surface |
| 4 | PE test signal lamp |
| 5 | PP rotary selector switch (not connected, 13 A, 20 A, 32 A, 63 A) |
| 6 | Schuko connection plug |
| 7 | Schuko laboratory plug connection 4 mm |
| 8 | Phase laboratory plug connection 4 mm (L1, L2, L3) |
| 9 | Signal lamp for phase connection |
| 10 | Neutral conductor laboratory plug connection 4 mm |
| 11 | CP rotary selector switch A, B, C, D |
| 12 | Charging station connector (male) |
| 13 | Connection for charging station plug (female) |
| 14 | CP signal output |
| 15 | CP signal output connected to protective earth |
| 16 | Fuse |
Testing charging stations
Connecting the electrical vehicle tester to the charging station
The electrical vehicle tester supports charging plugs of types 1 and 2. To
establish a connection, first, select the appropriate plug and connect it to
the electrical vehicle tester. You can then connect the charging plug to the
charging station. Measurement with a permanently installed cable is also
possible if an appropriate adaptor is connected in between.
Operation of electrical vehicle tester
PE test
This test can be used to determine whether there is any external voltage on
the protective earth conductor. Do not touch the protective conductor
connection before the PE test is completed. Proceed as follows for the test:
- Connect the adaptor to the charging station.
- Touch the PE contact surface.
If the PE test signal lamp lights up during the test, there is a risk of electric shock as there is an external voltage on the protective conductor. No further work or tests should be carried out until this fault has been rectified.
Note : Make sure that you do not wear gloves during the test and that your hands are clean. This test does not guarantee the absence of voltage.
PP test signal
The PP test rotary selector switch can be used to simulate the cable type. For this purpose, a specific resistor will be connected between the PP cable and the protective earth conductor. This can be seen in the following chart:
| Cable type | Resistor |
|---|---|
| No cable (NC) | Open |
| 13 A | 1.5 kΩ |
| 20 A | 680 Ω |
| 32 A | 220 Ω |
| 63 A | 100 Ω |
CP vehicle (simulation)
The CP rotary selector switch can be used to simulate the vehicle side. The vehicle side is simulated by means of resistors between CP and the protective conductor. All specifications can be taken from the following table.
Vehicle status (switch position)| Explanation|
Resistor between CP and PE| Voltage CP
connection (1 kHz)
---|---|---|---
A| Vehicle is not connected| Open| ±12 V
B| Vehicle is connected and not ready to charge| 2.74 kΩ| +9 V / -12 V
C| Vehicle is connected and ready to charge| 882 Ω| +6 V / -12 V
D| Vehicle is connected and ready to charge.
Ventilation is required.
| 246 Ω| +3 V / -12 V
CP signal output (+ protective earth)
The CP output terminal is connected to CP and the protective earth of the
charging station. The green terminal is directly connected to the protective
earth. These terminals can be connected to an oscilloscope to check the output
signal. Pulse width modulation (PWM) is expected. The signal should be
designed according to IEC/EN 62851-1 and IEC/HD 60364-7-722.
CP error test key “E” (simulation)
The CP error test key simulates an error according to IEC/EN 6185-1. When
this key is pressed, the CP signal is applied to the PE conductor via a diode.
As a result, the charging process should be aborted.
PE error test key (simulation)
This key can be used to simulate a PE error. When pressing the key, the
charging process should therefore be aborted.
Signal lamp for phase connection
The signal lamps indicate that voltage is present at the corresponding
phase.
Note: If the neutral conductor is not connected, the signal lamp will not
light up. The signal lamps do not signal the connected phase rotation
direction.
Schuko plug connection
L1, N and PE in the charging station are tapped by the Schuko plug
connection. This connection can be used to make power measurements, for
example to check a current display.
Note: This connection is protected by the built-in 10 A fuse.
Phase measurement connection (L1, L2, L3, N, PE)
Further meters can be connected via these laboratory plug connections in
order to carry out measurements. This terminal is directly connected to the
charging station.
Note: This terminal is for measurement only and must not be used for
charging.
Maintenance
No special maintenance is required for the tester. If any problems occur, the customer service must be informed.
Cleaning
After use, the tester must be cleaned. Use a dry cloth and a mild household cleaning agent for this purpose. No aggressive cleaning agents should be used. Before cleaning, all cables must be disconnected from the tester. After cleaning, the meter may be used as soon as it is completely dry.
Transport and storage
For transport and storage, the transport bag should be used to prevent damage. During storage, ensure that the tester is stored in a dry environment. If the tester is exposed to extreme temperatures during transport, it must first acclimatize for two hours.
Replace fuse
If the fuse blows, it must be replaced. To do so, the tester must be disconnected from all lines. Ensure that there is no voltage. Then open the compartment for the fuse on the back and replace it by a 10 A (H) 250 V, 5 x 20 mm fuse. You can then close the compartment. The tester is now ready for use again.
Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the
European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must
not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points
designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back.
We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company that disposes of the
devices in line with the law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in
accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments
