SIEMENS VersiCharge Blue 80 Blue Level 2 AC Charger Installation Guide

VersiCharge Blue 80 Blue Level 2 AC Charger

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Specifications

• Product Name: VersiCharge BlueTM 80
• Type: Electric vehicle supply equipment
• Website: usa.siemens.com/versicharge

Product Information

The VersiCharge BlueTM 80 is an electric vehicle supply
equipment designed for efficient charging of electric vehicles. It
comes with a hardware kit that includes all the necessary
components for installation.

Installation Instructions

1. Remove the EVSE from packaging

Unpack the VersiCharge BlueTM 80 carefully to ensure all
components are present and undamaged.

2. Mounting the bracket

Use the provided lag screws to mount the bracket securely to the
desired location.

3. Mounting the charger base to the wall bracket

Attach the charger base to the wall bracket using the specified
screws in the hardware kit.

4. Wiring Options

Option A: Bottom left entry – Follow the wiring
instructions for this entry point.

Option B: Rear entry – Follow the wiring
instructions for this entry point.

5. Set the maximum current switch

Adjust the maximum current switch according to your charging
requirements.

6. Close the charger

Securely close the charger after completing all wiring and
setup.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter an electrical hazard during

installation?

A: Immediately stop installation, disconnect
power, and consult a qualified electrician for assistance.

Q: Can I use a circuit rated below 100A for installation?

A: No, to ensure safety and optimal operation,
connect only to a dedicated branch circuit rated 100A or greater as
per local codes.

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QUICK START INSTALLATION GUIDE
VersiCharge BlueTM 80
Electric vehicle supply equipment July 2024 usa.siemens.com/versicharge

VersiCharge BlueTM 80 Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Important safety instructions

3

Hardware kit and additional tools

5

Remove the EVSE from packaging

6

Mounting the bracket

6

Mounting the charger base to the wall bracket

7

Wiring option A: bottom left entry

8

Wiring option B: rear entry

9

Set the maximum current switch

11

Close the charger

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Important safety instructions
Symbols indicating hazards This manual contains notices you must observe to ensure your personal safety as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol. These notices are shown below:
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Used without the safety alert symbol, this indicates important information for optimal system operation. Follow instructions closely.
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Environmental Considerations
· The maximum rated ambient temperature of this device is 122°F (50°C). · This equipment should be installed at least 18 inches above floor or ground level. · To maintain Type 4 enclosure rating, use listed conduit fitting rated Type 4 or 4X.

Wiring Information

DANGER
Hazardous Voltage. Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
To reduce risk of fire, connect only to a dedicated branch circuit rated 100A or greater in accordance with local codes. If the derating switch is used to reduce the output current or an energy management system is utilized, please refer to local codes for appropriate circuit sizing.

Wiring Torque Table (for recommended 100A installation)

Terminal

Wire Size AWG, 90°C

Torque in-lbs. (Nm)

A/L1, B/L2[N]

3*

60 in-lbs. (6.8 Nm)

Earth

8*

35 in-lbs. (4 Nm)

RS-485 Terminals 18 Table 1

3 in-lbs. (.3 Nm)

*If you are deviating from the above recommended installation parameters, check in accordance with local codes. The range must be between 3 and 8 AWG.

· Use 90°C copper wire only for AC connections (A/L1 and B/L2[N]). · GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This unit is to be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system or an
equipment-grounding conductor is to be run with circuit conductors and connected to an equipment-grounding terminal.

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Hardware kit

Quantity Item

2

Lag screw, hex head, 1/4 x 2″, zinc plated or galvanized (mounting bracket)

4

Screw, M4 x 0.7 x 45mm, socket head, partial thread, 18-8 SS

5

Screw, #6-19 x 1-1/4″, rounded head, Torx (T-15), SS, thread forming

8

Screw, M4 x 0.7 x 14mm, pan head, Torx (T20), 2mm pilot point, steel (W505564-S450)

2

Lag screw, flanged hex head, 3/8 x 2-1/2″, zinc plated or galvanized (holster)

1

Label – installed output rating sheet

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1

Plug, liquid tight, 1″ NPT

1

Nut, liquid tight, 1″ NPT

Table 2

Additional tools 5/32″ Hex head bit or Allen wrench Small flat head screw bit (for RS-485 connectors) Torx head (t20) bit Torque driver/wrench from 16 in- lbs. to 80 in-lbs. 7/16″ wrench or socket 1- 3/4″ conduit connector 1- 1″ conduit connector 7/32″ drill bit Stud finder 41mm crowfoot wrench Level 9/16″ wrench or socket wrench Flathead and Phillips head screwdriver 100A circuit breaker (a smaller breaker can be used as allowed by the NEC) CAT I ­ 600v multimeter (minimum) Only 3 AWG ­ 90°C Copper wire should be used for 80A installation. A smaller wire gauge can be used for lower power installations as allowed by the NEC; however, for this charger, the minimum wire size must be 8 AWG. NOTE: Wire must have a temperature rating of 90° C or higher for AC connections (A/L1 and B/L2[N]).
Table 3

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Mount the EVSE

STEP 1

Figure 1

Remove the EVSE from packaging

STEP 2 Mounting – general

STEP 2A
Mount the bracket – dry wall (with stud)

Figure 2

STEP 2B
Mount the bracket masonry or concrete wall

Figure 3

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Remove all components from the packaging. Set aside the holster and decorative cover . Exercise caution to ensure that the holster and decorative cover do not get scratched.
If you are mounting the EVSE to a stud, proceed to STEP 2A. Skip to STEP 2B if you are mounting to drywall without utilizing a stud. Skip to STEP 2C if you are mounting to a masonry wall or to a drywall using anchors. Use a stud finder to locate the stud to which the EVSE will be mounted to. The top bracket hole should be between 35″ to 60″ from the floor. If you are wiring through the rear, line up the mounting bracket to allow for the branch circuit conductors to pass through the opening. Use a level to align the bracket and mark the two center mounting holes. Use a drill with a 5/32″ bit to drill pilot holes into stud at the marked locations. Align the bracket on the wall and mount it by installing two (2) 1/4″ x 2″ hex lag bolts into the wall using the 7/16″ socket to tighten to the wall (refer to Figure 2). Proceed to STEP 3.
NOTICE
Concrete anchors must be used. VersiCharge 80 can be mounted using (2) 3/8″ x 1-3/4 concrete screw anchors.
The top bracket hole should be between 35″ to 60″ from the floor. If you are wiring through the rear, line up the mounting bracket to allow for the branch circuit conductors to pass through the opening. Use a level to align the bracket and mark the two center mounting holes. Mount the bracket to the wall using two 1/4″ diameter concrete anchors, based on their respective instructions. If you are utilizing a dual post mount, refer to the online post installation guide, available at the following QR code:

STEP 3
Detach the structural cover

Figure 4

STEP 3B
Pull out the internal barrier

Figure 5

STEP 4
Attach the EVSE base to the mounting bracket

Figure 6

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Using the T-20 torque drive, remove the two (2) screws to detach the main cover from the EVSE. Retain the screws, setting them aside in a safe location.
Remove the internal barrier from the base as shown in Figure 5.
Place the coupler aside to prevent it from being damaged. Align the T-feature between the EVSE and wall mount and then slide the EVSE onto the wall mount. Using the four (4) M4 x 0.7 x 45mm mounting screws, securely attach the EVSE to the mounting bracket (as shown in Figure 6). Torque to 16 in-lbs. (1.8 Nm).
CAUTION
Ensure that all lug nuts and bolts are torqued correctly and as specified.
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Wiring option A: bottom left entry

STEP 1

Figure 7

Install 1″ NPT flexible conduit and fitting

STEP 2 Install the wires

Figure 8

DANGER
Hazardous Voltage. Will cause death or serious injury Turn off power before working on this equipment, voltage could cause injury or death. Extreme caution is required when servicing or installing the equipment referenced.
NOTICE
The charger will need to be mounted on the bracket to hardwire the device.
Install 1″ flexible conduit and NPT connector per the manufacturer’s installation instructions and route the wires into the enclosure.
NOTICE
Straight liquid tight Arlington 1″ NPT conduit (part number NMLT10-1) is recommended. Additionally, any standard 90 degree 1″ NPT conduit is suitable for usage as well.
Route three (3) conductors (90°C 600V copper wire) and connect per Figure 8 (the wiring diagram). Using a 5/32″ hex head bit, tighten connections according to the wiring torque table (Table 1).

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Wiring option B: rear entry

STEP 1

Figure 9

Remove the factory sealing plug from rear entry and move the hole seal to the bottom hole

VersiCharge BlueTM 80 Quick Start Guide
Locate the sealing plug and install it to the base of the charger. Place the nut on the inside of the enclosure and torque to a value of 75 to 80 in-lbs. (8.5 to 9 Nm).

Figure 10

Remove the hole seal from the rear hole in the EVSE. Install the hole seal in the open bottom hole as shown in Figure 10.

STEP 2
Install 1″ conduit and fitting

Install 1″ NPT and fit in accordance with provided conduit instructions.
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STEP 3 Install the wires

Figure 11

DANGER
Hazardous Voltage. Will cause death or serious injury
Turn off power before working on this equipment, voltage could cause injury or death. Extreme caution is required when servicing or installing the equipment referenced.
NOTICE
The charger will need to be mounted on the bracket to hardwire the device.
Install 1″ flexible conduit and NTP connector per the manufacturer’s installation instructions and route the wires into the enclosure. For indoor installations where a watertight seal is not needed, conduit is not required. Wires can be routed directly through the rear hole.
NOTICE
Straight liquid tight Arlington 1″ NPT conduit (part number NMLT10-1) is recommended. Additionally, any standard 90 degree 1″ NPT conduit is suitable for usage as well.
Route three (3) conductors (90°C 600V copper wire) and connect per Figure 11 (the wiring diagram). Using a 5/32″ hex head bit, tighten connections according to the wiring torque table (Table 1).

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Set the maximum current switch
DANGER
Hazardous Voltage. Will cause death or serious injury.
Turn off power before working on this equipment. The voltage present could cause injury or death. Extreme caution is required when servicing or installing the equipment referenced.
DANGER
Hazardous Voltage. Will cause death or serious injury.
The maximum current setting switch is factory set to Position 7 ­ 80A; to reduce risk of fire, verify that the setting aligns with branch circuit and feeder ratings supplying the unit, according to the NEC. If this EVSE is installed on a branch circuit rated less than 100A, the maximum output current must be reduced to meet the requirements of the NEC.
This EVSE can be installed on a branch circuit rated less than 100A if the maximum output current is reduced as specified in Table 4. If the output current is reduced below 100A, the adjusted rating must be displayed on the product label using the derating label supplied in the EVSE kit.
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Switch Position 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Adjusted Amperage Rating 12 16 24 32 40 48 64 80 80 80

Branch Circuit Amperage Rating 15 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 100 100

Table 4
Branch circuit amperage ratings should be in accordance with local codes.

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Close the charger (Optional) Route Figure 12 the Ethernet cable
Figure 13

STEP 1

Figure 14

Replace the internal barrier

VersiCharge BlueTM 80 Quick Start Guide
If the unit is equipped with Ethernet communications, locate the factory- installed 16mm liquid tight sealing plug on the bottom of the unit. Pierce the membrane and feed approximately 12″ to 14″ of communication cable into the unit. Let the cable hang down outside of the unit and install the barrier (that was removed in Step 3B on page) but do not use the screws to hold it in place. While holding the internal barrier in place, route the Ethernet cable over the top of the barrier as shown in Figure 12 to ensure that the length reaches the Ethernet adaptor.
If the cable is not sufficient or is too long, adjust the cable length accordingly. Once the length is correct, use the specified screws to attach the barrier to the enclosure. After this has been completed, terminate the connector to the wire, route it through the wiring guides and plug it into the Ethernet adapter as shown in Figure 13. If you are routing RS-485 cable instead of Ethernet cable, apply the same routing method.
If you are not using Ethernet cable, place the internal barrier on top of the base and install, push it in, and torque the screws.

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STEP 2
Replace the structural cover

Figure 15

STEP 3
Install the decorative cover

Figure 16

STEP 4
Install the locking screws

Figure 17

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DANGER
Hazardous Voltage. Will cause death or serious injury Turn off power before working on this equipment. The voltage present could cause injury or death. Extreme caution is required when servicing or installing the equipment referenced.
NOTICE
Ensure that the gasket is fully seated in the cover groove (it should not protrude above/beyond the groove), with no visible twists or breaks.
Replace the structural cover on the unit and attach using the eight (8) M4 x 0.7 x 16 mm screws (the two retained when removed earlier and 6 from the hardware kit). Torque to 16 in-lbs. (1.8 Nm) using the Torx head (T20) bit. Torque in the order shown (shown in Figure 15) for the proper sealing of the cover.
Carefully align the decorative cover with the structural cover. Hook the decorative on top, rotate towards the bottom, and firmly press the decorative cover in place, ensuring that all snaps are fully seated.
Using the Torx head (T20) bit, install, push in and hand tighten two (2) M4 x 0.7 x 10mm locking screws on the bottom of the decorative cover. Do not over push or overtighten.

STEP 5
Mount the cable holster

Figure 18

STEP 6
Download the Sifinity Go mobile app

For Android:

For iOS:

VersiCharge BlueTM 80 Quick Start Guide
Mount the cable holster in an acceptable location within close proximity of the EVSE. If you are installing a charger in a public environment, the cable holster must be mounted at least 18 inches above the ground if being installed indoors or at least 24 inches above the ground if being installed outdoors. Whether installing indoors or outdoors, the cable holster should be mounted no more than 48 inches above the ground. Locate the stud with the stud finder. Line up the holster on the stud; use the level to align the holster and mark the two center mounting holes. Use the drill with the 7/32″ bit to drill pilot holes into the stud. Align the holster on the wall and install two (2) 3/8″ x 2-1/2″ hex lag bolts into the wall using the 9/16″ socket to push and tighten the holster to the wall.
NOTICE
Download the free Sifinity Go mobile app available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

NOTICE
Refer to the full VersiCharge Blue 80 installation manual for full operations and maintenance instructions and to the post installation guide for post information, both available at following QR code:

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Engineering No. R819204 – July 2024
Article No. SIE-T40055-00-4AUS

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References

• VersiCharge AC Series - Siemens US
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