ABB Terra AC User manual

User manual
Terra AC
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Contents
1 About this document.......................................................................... 6
1.1 Function of this document...................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Target group...............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Revision history..........................................................................................................................6
1.4 Language.....................................................................................................................................6
1.5 Illustrations.................................................................................................................................6
1.6 Units of measurement..............................................................................................................6
1.7 Typographical conventions......................................................................................................7
1.8 How to use this document.......................................................................................................7
1.9 General symbols and signal words.........................................................................................7
1.10 Special symbols for warnings and dangers......................................................................... 8
1.11 Related documents................................................................................................................... 8
1.12 Manufacturer and contact data..............................................................................................9
1.13 Abbreviations............................................................................................................................. 9
1.14 Terminology................................................................................................................................9
1.15 Orientation agreements.........................................................................................................10
2 Description......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Short description..................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Intended use..............................................................................................................................11
2.3 Type plate (Europe)..................................................................................................................11
2.4 Type plate (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx).......................................................... 12
2.5 Overview.................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 Overview of the system..........................................................................................13
2.5.2 Overview of the EVSE, outside............................................................................. 14
2.5.3 Overview of the EVSE, inside................................................................................ 15
2.6 Options...................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.1 Display....................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.2 EV charge cable, Type 2..........................................................................................16
2.6.3 Socket, Type 2.......................................................................................................... 16
2.6.4 EV charge cable, Type 1 (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx).................. 17
2.6.5 Load management ................................................................................................. 17
2.7 Control elements..................................................................................................................... 18
2.7.1 LED indicators..........................................................................................................18
2.8 Description of the mobile app for the EVSE ......................................................................19
2.8.1 General description of the lay-out of the mobile app..................................... 20
2.8.2 General description of the buttons and colors.................................................20
2.8.3 Overview of the menus...........................................................................................21
2.8.4 Overview of the error codes (Europe).................................................................22
2.8.5 Overview of the error codes (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx)..........22
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2.9 Description of the display screens (option).......................................................................23
2.9.1 Booting screen.........................................................................................................23
2.9.2 Standby/Idle screen............................................................................................... 23
2.9.3 Authorization screen.............................................................................................. 23
2.9.4 Preparing to charge screen...................................................................................24
2.9.5 Charging screen...................................................................................................... 24
2.9.6 Charging completed screen..................................................................................25
2.9.7 Fault detected screen............................................................................................ 25
3 Safety.................................................................................................. 27
3.1 Liability.......................................................................................................................................27
3.2 Responsibilities for the owner.............................................................................................. 27
3.3 Personal protective equipment............................................................................................ 28
3.4 FCC compliance statement................................................................................................... 28
3.5 Industry Canada compliance statement.............................................................................28
3.6 General safety instructions................................................................................................... 29
3.7 Safety instructions for use.................................................................................................... 29
3.8 Safety instructions during cleaning or maintenance.......................................................29
3.9 Signs on the EVSE................................................................................................................... 30
3.10 Discard the EVSE or parts of the EVSE............................................................................... 30
3.11 Special safety instructions (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx).............................31
3.11.1 Important safety instructions (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx)...... 31
4 Operation............................................................................................32
4.1 Prepare before use.................................................................................................................. 32
4.2 Energize the EVSE....................................................................................................................32
4.3 Connect the EVSE with the mobile app...............................................................................32
4.4 Start a charge session............................................................................................................ 33
4.4.1 EVSE with an EV charge cable...............................................................................33
4.4.2 EVSE with a socket..................................................................................................33
4.5 Stop a charge session.............................................................................................................33
4.5.1 EVSE with an EV charge cable...............................................................................33
4.5.2 EVSE with a socket................................................................................................. 34
4.6 Wrap the EV charge cable around the enclosure...............................................................35
5 Maintenance and cleaning................................................................36
5.1 Maintenance schedule............................................................................................................36
5.2 Clean the cabinet.....................................................................................................................36
5.3 Do a check on the cabinet...................................................................................................... 37
6 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 38
6.1 Troubleshooting procedure.................................................................................................. 38
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6.2 Troubleshooting table............................................................................................................38
6.3 De-energize the EVSE............................................................................................................. 40
7 Technical data....................................................................................41
7.1 EVSE Type..................................................................................................................................41
7.2 General specifications............................................................................................................ 42
7.3 Meter specifications for a MID certified EVSE (Europe)..................................................42
7.4 Ambient conditions.................................................................................................................42
7.5 Noise level................................................................................................................................. 43
7.6 Dimensions............................................................................................................................... 43
7.6.1 AC input with socket, cable Type 2......................................................................43
7.6.2 AC input with EV charge cable............................................................................. 44
7.6.3 Space requirements for installation................................................................... 44
7.7 AC input specifications.......................................................................................................... 45
7.7.1 General specifications........................................................................................... 45
7.7.2 AC input specifications (Europe).........................................................................45
7.7.3 AC input specifications (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx)..................45
7.8 AC output specifications....................................................................................................... 46
7.8.1 AC output specifications (Europe)......................................................................46
7.8.2 AC output specifications (North America, Terra AC Wx-P8-xxxxx)...............46
7.9 Specific power consumption specifications..................................................................... 46
7.10 Cleaning specifications..........................................................................................................46
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1 About this document
1.1 Function of this document
The document is only applicable for this EVSE (Terra AC), including the variants and
options listed in section 7.1.
The document gives the information that is necessary to do these tasks:
• Use the EVSE
• Do basic maintenance tasks
1.2 Target group
The document is intended for the owner of the EVSE.
For a description of the responsibilities of the owner, refer to section 3.2.
1.3 Revision history
Version Date Description
001 March 2020 Initial version
002 December 2020 Changes:
• Type plate
• Layout and description
of the mobile app
• Chapter 3.
• Technical data
Added description of the
screens of the optional
display.
1.4 Language
The original instructions of this document are in English (EN-US). All other language
versions are translations of the original instructions.
1.5 Illustrations
It is not always possible to show the configuration of your EVSE. The illustrations in
this document show a typical setup. They are for instruction and description only.
1.6 Units of measurement
SI units of measurement (metric system) are used. If necessary, the document
shows other units between parentheses () or in separate columns in tables.
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1.7 Typographical conventions
The lists and steps in procedures have numbers (123) or letters (abc) if the sequence
is important.
1.8 How to use this document
1. Make sure that you know the structure and contents of this document.
2. Read the safety chapter and make sure that you know all the instructions.
3. Do the steps in the procedures fully and in the correct sequence.
4. Keep the document in a safe location that you can easily access. This document
is a part of the EVSE.
1.9 General symbols and signal words
Signal word Description Symbol
Danger If you do not obey the instruction, this
can cause injury or death.
Refer to section
1.10.
Warning If you do not obey the instruction, this
can cause injury.
Refer to section
1.10.
Caution If you do not obey the instruction, this
can cause damage to the EVSE or to
property.
Note A note gives more data, to make it easier
to do the steps, for example.
- Information about the condition of the
EVSE before you start the procedure.
- Requirements for personnel for a proce-
dure.
- General safety instructions for a proce-
dure.
- Information about spare parts that are
necessary for a procedure.
- Information about support equipment
that is necessary for a procedure.
- Information about supplies (consuma-
bles) that are necessary for a procedure.
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Signal word Description Symbol
- Make sure that the power supply to the
EVSE is disconnected.
- Electrotechnical expertise is required,
according to the local rules.
- Alternating current supply
Note: It is possible that not all symbols or signal words are present in
this document.
1.10 Special symbols for warnings and dangers
Symbol Risk type
General risk
Hazardous voltage that gives risk of electrocution
Risk of pinching or crushing of body parts
Rotating parts that can cause a risk of entrapment
Note: It is possible that not all symbols are present in this document.
1.11 Related documents
Document name Target group
Product data sheet All target groups
Installation manual Qualified installation engineer
User manual Owner
Declaration of conformity (CE) All target groups
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You can find all related documents here: https://new.abb.com/ev-charging/terra-
ac-wallbox.
1.12 Manufacturer and contact data
Manufacturer
ABB EV Infrastructure
Garage Hintzenweg 81
3068 AX, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Contact data
The local representative of the manufacturer can give you support on the EVSE. You
can find the contact data here: https://new.abb.com/
1.13 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
AC Alternating current
CAN Controller area network
CPU Central processing unit
DC Direct current
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
EV Electric vehicle
EVSE Electric vehicle supply equipment
MID Measuring Instruments Directive
NFC Near field communication
NoBo Notified body
OCPP Open charge point protocol
PE Protective earth
PPE Personal protective equipment
RFID Radio-frequency identification
Note: It is possible that not all abbreviations are present in this
document.
1.14 Terminology
Term Definition
Network operating center
of the manufacturer
Facility of the manufacturer to do a remote check on
the correct operation of the EVSE
Cabinet Enclosure of the EVSE, including the components on
the inside
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Term Definition
Contractor Third party that the owner or site operator hires to do
engineering, civil and electrical installation work
Grid provider Company that is responsible for the transport and dis-
tribution of electricity
Local rules All rules that apply to the EVSE during the entire lifecy-
cle of the EVSE. The local rules also include the national
laws and regulations.
Open charge point proto-
col
Open standard for communication with charge sta-
tions
Owner Legal owner of the EVSE
Site operator Entity that is responsible for the day-to-day control of
the EVSE. The site operator does not have to be the
owner.
User Owner of an EV, who uses the EVSE to charge the EV
Note: It is possible that not all terms are present in this document.
1.15 Orientation agreements
D
C
B
X
Z
Y
A
A Front side: face forward to the
EVSE during normal use
B Left side
C Right side
D Rear side
X X-direction (positive is to the right)
Y Y-direction (positive is rearward)
Z Z-direction (positive is upward)
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