RAEDIAN NEX Semi Public Charger Installation Guide
- September 18, 2024
- RAEDIAN
Table of Contents
NEX Semi Public Charger
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Specifications
Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature
- Relative atmospheric humidity: 5% – 95%
- Electrical safety class: Class I
- Degree of protection (housing):
- Charging Core: IP55
- Between Charging Core and Backplate: IP54
- EtherBox: IP67
- IK protection (mechanical impact): IK10
Product Overview
Scope of Delivery
| No. | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEX | 1 |
Exterior View
Installation and Connection
Safety Announcements
DANGER: Risk of injury and electrocution.
Installation, (de)commissioning, and maintenance of the charger
must only be performed by a qualified electrician.
FAQ
Q: Who should perform the installation, commissioning, and
maintenance of the charger?
A: Only a qualified electrician should perform
the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the charger to
ensure safety and proper functionality.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL – SEMI-PUBLIC CHARGING SOLUTIONS
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Rev.1.0.1
Contents
1. Safety and usage guide 2. Product overview 3. Installation and connection
4. Commissioning 5. Maintenance 6. Disposal
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1. Safety and usage guide
1.1 Disclaimer This document is subject to updates and changes. Errors and
omissions are exceptional.
It is revised at regular intervals, and any modifications and amendments are included in the subsequent issues.
RAEDIAN shall bear no liability in any way, for any kind of damage, and the
warranty for the product and the accessories shall not apply in the following
cases:
Failure to comply with the instructions in this guide in general and with the
operating conditions specifically¢
Improper use¢ External damage¢ Instalation, commissioning or faulty repair or
maintenance by unqualified persons¢ Failures from the grid or the cellular
network provider¢ Modification or configuration of the product or
accessories without the knowledge of RAEDIAN¢ Use of spare parts not approved
or manufactured by
RAEDIAN¢ The charger is used outside its operating conditions
as stated in this guide¢ Situations have occurred that are beyond the control
of RAEDAIN (force majeur)¢ Damage to the electrical vehicle.
1.1.1 Improper use It is safe when the charger is used as intended. Any other
use or changes to the charger are considered improper use and therefore not
permitted. The operator, owner or qualified technician is responsible for any
personal injury or material damage arising from improper use.
1.2 Copyright The reproduction, dissemination and utilization of this
document, as well as the communication of its contents to other parties
without explicit authorization by RAEDIAN or one of its affiliates, is
strictly prohibited.
©R AEDIAN 2024. All Rights Reserved.
1.3 Trademarks ® is trademark registered by RAEDIAN. Any
unauthorized use of this trademark is therefore illegal.
1.4 Languages The English version of this document is the original source.
Documents in other languages are translations of this source.
1.5 Purpose and target audience This guide applies to the NEX (in this
document also indicated as “Charger”) produced by RAEDIAN. The NEX is intended
exclusively for charging electric vehicles. Follow this guide to install and
debug the charger correctly.
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of this charger may only be
performed by a qualified electrician. It is essential that this person has:
Í¢ Proficient in general and specific rules related to safety and accident
prevention¢
Å¢ Comprehensive knowledge of applicable electrical regulations¢
¯¢ The ability to identify and foresee risks and avoid potential hazards¢
¢ Received and read these installation and operating instructions.
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1.6 Safety symbols
The following warning pictograms are attached to (parts of) the charger:
Dangerous voltage
Protective earth
1.7 Complementary documentation
By means of the following links, you can obtain detailed information regarding
the NEO.
Installation video
Install APP
1.8 Operating conditions
Operating temperature
Relative atmospheric humidity
-30°C 55°C with derating mechanism
5% 95 %
Electrical safety class
Class I
Degree of protection (housing)
IK protection (mechanical impact)
Charging Core: IP55
Between Charging Core
and Backplate: IP54
EtherBox: IP67
IK10
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2. Product overview
2.1 Scope of delivery
No.
Item
1
NEX
2 Quick Guide
3 Removal Kit
4
Plastic anchor
5
Wall-mounting screw
6
Security screw
7
Security label
8
RFID card
9
Rubber plug
10 Single Cable Gland
11
Dual Cable Gland
12 Rubber stick
Quantity 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
11
12
2.2 Exterior view
Fr Displat
r RFID card readeQ
Sr Type 2 sockey
9r LED stripeX
1
8
5r Front coveQ
br Charge corh
4
Cr Backplath
2
1r SIM card insert are`
5
Wr Cable assembly for etherbo(
F&r RJ45 jet for CT clamps and RS-485
6
FFr Etherbox 7
3
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3. Installation and connection
3.1 Safety announcements
DANGER Risk of injury and electrocution. Installation, (de)commissioning and
maintenance of the charger must only be performed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER Risk of injury and electrocution. Installing the charger incorrectly
may result in fatal injury! When working with electricity, failure to comply
with relevant regulations can lead to dangerous and life-threatening
situations.
DANGER Risk of electrocution. The electrical system must be disconnected from
every power source before performing any installation or maintenance work!
DANGER Risk of injury and electrocution. The charger contains electrical
components that still contain a charge after being disconnected from the
system. Always test with proper equipment to ensure there’s no residual
current before commencing to work.
WARNING Risk of injuries, explosion or fire. Never install in a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
WARNING Risk of electrocution. Never install in areas prone to flooding
without implementing compensatory measures.
WARNING Risk of injury and electrocution. Installation work must not be
carried out during rain or if the air humidity exceeds 95%.
WARNING Risk of injury and electrocution. The installation must be performed
by a qualified electrician who has read this guide and will execute the
installation in accordance with the IEC 60364 (Electrical Installations for
Buildings) standard.
WARNING Risk of damage or electrocution. A charger must always be installed on
separate power circuit.
WARNING Risk of damage or electrocution. Local conditions may affect the
installation requirements. Your installation must comply with the standards
and regulations of the location (country) where it is installed.
CAUTION Risk of injury and damage. The installer is always responsible for
choosing the correct cable diameter and complying with the relevant standards
and legislation.
CAUTION Risk of injury and damage. The installation and cables must be rated
to match the maximum charging current of the charger input, assuming
continuous load.
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3.2 Assembly and installation requirements
3.2.1 Power supply cable Minimum advised cable cross-section (based on assumed
max. 50m cable length):
3-phase 11 kW charging, 16 A selected per phase: 5 x 4 mm 1-phase 7.4 kW
charging, 32 A per phase: 3 x 6 mm 3-phase 22 kW charging, 32 A per phase: 5 x
6 mm²
3.2.2 RCD requirement
A residual current monitor device is integrated inside the charger. The
charger will stop charging in case residual current exceeding 6mA DC is
detected, according to IEC 62955Ä
The RCD is automatically tested between each charging sessionÄ The integrated
RCD has no influence on the function of external
protective devices.
An external RCBO is required shown as below:
Input. 1-phase 3-phase
Specification
2P, 40A RCBO, at least Type A, Characteristic B/C 4P, 40A RCBO, at least Type
A, Characteristic B/C
Remark
50 Amp is recommended if the ambient temperature is higher than 40°C
3.2.3 Grounding TN system: separate PE cablã TT system: separately installed
grounding electrode < 100 Ohm spreading resistancã IT system: connected to a
shared reference (common earth) with other metal parts
3.3 Preparation prior to installation
Check the scope of delivery and all required partsÄ Read this installation
guide beforehandÄ Verify and determine the installation location.
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3.4 Installation tools
µÄ Pencil or marke² ÂÄ Slotted screwdrive²
Ä Measuring tapã
ÁÄ Ethernet cable plierÌ
Ä Drilling machinã ¼Ä Voltmeter or digital multimete²
Ä Hamme²
ËÄ M25 hole saw (for plastic)
Ä Phillips screwdriver
3.5 Installation procedure prerequisites
NOTE
The following text only describes the wall-mounting
installation procedure. The NEX can also be mounted on a
pedestal. The pedestal is an accessory and the installation instruction is
provided within its scope of delivery.
NOTE
Install the charger upright against the wall and/or on the mounting pedestal.
Installations other than this may lead to damage to the charger.
NOTE
Chargers which are exposed to the elements will gradually age and/or discolor.
RAEDIAN recommends to place the
chargers in a sheltered environment to optimize the lifetime
of the product.
The installation position must be against a solid, vertical wallÄ
In the surroundings of at least 5 m of the installation
position there must be no fire hazardÄ
The power supply cable must be routed before proceeding with the installationÄ
The power cabinet must have at least a Type A RCD
according to IEC 61008 or IEC 61009Ä
The electrical system must be disconnected from every power source before
performing any installation work.
3.6 Mechanical installation procedure
Take the charger out of the boxÄ
Use a non-scratching surface to put the charger
down on to prevent damageÄ
Check if all parts listed are provided.
3.6.1 SIM card Installation
NOTE Applicable to RAEDIAN NEO and NEX models that support 4G with a user SIM
card (models with-ES).
Two SIM options: User SIM: Nano SIM, Settable APN user name and passwordg
eSIM: Integrated, activated by Lifetime Connectivity Key (please contact
reseller or distributor).
Installation procedure:
Separate the front cover and charge core of the charger
1 Remove the card slot cover on the
1
2
charge core.
2 Insert User SIM card.
Must
3 Peel off the film on the card slot cover
and attach the cover to the charge core.
&
4 Securely install the front cover onto
the charge core.
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1 3.6.2 Wall-mounting the backplate
x Place the backplate on a clear and solid wall with a bearing capacity of at
least 100 kg. Recommended height: 800-1000 mma
x Ensure it is level, and use a pencil to mark the positions for 4 drilling
holesa
x Drill 4 holes at the marked locations. Recommended depth and diameter: 50
mm; 8 mma
x Insert 4 plastic anchors into the drilled holesa
x Mount the backplate and fasten it using four wall-mounting screws.
2 3.6.3 Electrical installation procedure
WARNING At least an external Type A RCD is required to be installed upstream.
Ensure the installation comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Make sure you know if the charging station needs to be installed as a single-
phase or three-phase variant.
x There are three entries available for input wiring: bottom (recommended),
top and rear wiring entry. For the top and rear entry, use an M25 hole saw to
create the hole and install the rubber plug over the holea
x Connect the power wires to the terminal block according to the type of
equipment (single-phase or threephase) shown in the figure.
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ETHER BOX IN OUT
OR
OR
Bottom Enter
Rear Enter
Top Enter
2
Single phase
L3 L2 L1 N PE
Three phase
3.6.4 LAN Connection for individual charger
1 Use an M25 hole saw to create the
hole and Install the dual cable gland.
2 Remove on rubber stick from the
cable gland. Run the Ethernet cable through the hole and install the RJ45
connector.
3 Connect the RJ45 connector of the
Ethernet cable (connected to the router) to the LAN port (marked as IN) on the
Etherbox.
4 Tighten the dual cable gland.
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IN
OUT
3
ETHER BOX
4
3.6.5 Daisy Chain Connection (using two chargers as an example)
1 Follow the steps 1, 2 and 3 of the
3.6.4 for the first charger.
2 Take a second Ethernet cable.
Remove the other rubber stick from dual cable gland and run the cable through
the hole. Then, install the RJ45 connector.
3 Connect the second Ethernet cable
to the LAN port (marked as OUT) on the Etherbox of the first Charger.
Repeat the steps 1, 2 and 3 to connect the first charger and the second
charger.
Tighten the dual cable glands on both chargers.
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2
ETHER BOX IN OUT
IN
OUT
3
ETHER BOX
3.6.6 Finishing the installation
1 Connect the Etherbox wire from the
charge core to the Etherbox on the backplate, and tighten it.
2 Clip the charger’s body back onto
the backplate.
3 Tighten two security screws, one on
the top and one on the bottom of the charger.
4 Seal the top and bottom with two
stickers. The electrical installation is finished. The charger is ready to be
commissioned.
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2
ETHER BOX IN OUT
1
3 4
4. Commissioning
4.1 Safety instructions before use
Carry out the following safety instructions before commissioning your charger:
q Check if the charger is properly connected to the power supply as described
in this guidet
q Check if the distribution of the power supply is separately protected by an
appropriate breaker (automatic or fuse cartridges)t
q Check if the charger is installed in accordance with this guidet q Check if
the casing is closedt q Verify that the charging cable is not twisted and that
the cable,
plug and casing are not damaged.
4.2 Initial start-up
q Turn on the local power suppl q The charger will boot up and run self
diagnostics within a few
second q The charger’s OLED display shows booting image and indicate the
availability with a “READY”. The LED stripes on the side of the charger are
white and have a shooting star effect from top to bottomt q The charger is now
ready for testing.
4.3 Test the charging process
q Plug the charging cable into the socket (socket variant), press firmlyt
q Plug cable into electrical vehicle to start chargingt q The charger is ready
for charging and is waiting for the vehicle to
release it. The LED stripes display a green colour and flash back and fortht q
After the vehicle has enabled charging, the OLED display shows real-time
charging metering information like charging current and power. The LED stripes
display a cyan bow lighting effectt q Pull out the charging cable. The charger
is now ready for use.
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5. Maintenance
Maintaining the casing of the charger: Annual cleaning, using water and mild
soap.
NOTE The casing of the charger can be damaged. Do not use any aggressive
cleaning agents, high-pressure cleaners, scouring pads or similar.
6. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Electrical and electronic equipment contains materials, components and
substances that may be harmful and pose a risk to human health and the
environment if not handled correctly.
Equipment marked with the illustrated crossed out wheeled bin is electrical
and electronic equipment. The crossed out wheeled bin indicates that this
waste must be collected separately and must not be discarded together with
household waste.
Please check with your local authority for collection schedules, residents can
dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment at recycling centres or
other collection points.
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