ABB Terra DC wallbox User manual

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MANUAL: NORTH AMERICA
Terra DC Wallbox
Installation Manual

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Contents
1Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Preface...................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Intended document users.......................................................................................................................6
1.3 Terra DC Wallbox hardware ordering details............................................................................................6
1.4 Signs ......................................................................................................................................................7
1.4.1 Owner responsibilities............................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Tilting and handling................................................................................................................9
1.4.3 Sharp edges ...........................................................................................................................9
1.4.4 Electric hazards......................................................................................................................9
1.4.5 Installation safety.................................................................................................................10
1.5 Environment and disposal of waste.......................................................................................................10
2Description of the product.............................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Overview of the system........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Complete overview.............................................................................................................. 11
2.1.2 External view ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3 Inside view........................................................................................................................... 13
3Installation Planning and Design.....................................................................................................................14
3.1 Internet connection..............................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 Internet via cellular connection ............................................................................................14
3.1.2 Internet via ethernet connection..........................................................................................14
3.2 Electrical requirements......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Required electrical grid configuration ................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Overcurrent protection device.............................................................................................. 17
3.2.3 Conduit for power input wires.............................................................................................. 17
3.2.4 Specification for power input wires ...................................................................................... 17
3.2.5 Conduit for ethernet cable ...................................................................................................18
3.2.6 Specification for ethernet cable............................................................................................18
3.3 DC Wallbox placement .........................................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Charging cable reach............................................................................................................18
3.3.2 DC Wallbox position with respect to parking space ............................................................... 19
3.3.3 Required space for installing and maintaining the DC Wallbox...............................................20
3.3.4 Ventilation and airflow required for the DC Wallbox ............................................................. 21
3.3.5 Considerations for where to position DC Wallbox vertically................................................... 21
4Installation instructions..................................................................................................................................23
4.1 About construction...............................................................................................................................23
4.2 Instruction for a wall bearing................................................................................................................23
4.2.1 Mounting on a pedestal .......................................................................................................23
4.3 Power feed...........................................................................................................................................23
4.4 Internet connection..............................................................................................................................23

5Receiving, Placing and connecting................................................................................................................. 24
5.1 Receiving the Wallbox ..........................................................................................................................24
5.2 Unpacking the charging and mounting preparations .............................................................................25
5.2.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................................25
5.2.2 Mounting preparations ........................................................................................................26
5.3 Move cabinet to position......................................................................................................................26
5.3.1 Options................................................................................................................................26
5.4 Mounting the Terra DC Wallbox............................................................................................................26
5.4.1 Mounting the Terra DC Wallbox............................................................................................27
5.4.2 Install cable gland(s) or connect conduit to the unit.............................................................. 31
5.5 Connect cables.....................................................................................................................................33
5.5.1 Connect PE of power cable...................................................................................................33
5.5.2 Connect power cable............................................................................................................34
6Commissioning...............................................................................................................................................36
6.1 Commissioning preparation..................................................................................................................36
7Maintenance and Cleaning of the cabinet ......................................................................................................37
7.1 Recommended Periodic maintenance...................................................................................................37
7.2 Cleaning of the cabinet.........................................................................................................................37
8Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................38
8.1 Electrical data.......................................................................................................................................38
8.2 Mechanical data...................................................................................................................................39
8.3 Environment ........................................................................................................................................39
8.4 Certifications........................................................................................................................................39
9Contact information ...................................................................................................................................... 40
10 Appendix A – Mounting points.......................................................................................................................41
10.1 Terra DC Wallbox Charger wall mounting ..............................................................................................41
11 Appendix B - Disposal instruction.................................................................................................................. 42
11.1 Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19/EU)......................................42
12 Appendix C – Pedestal requirements............................................................................................................. 43

Glossary
AC
Alternating Current.
CCS
Combined Charging System. This is the name of the
charging protocol of European and North American car
makers.
CHAdeMO
DC fast charging method for electric vehicles.
Contractor
Entity hired by the owner / site operator to do
engineering, civil and electrical installation work.
DC
Direct Current.
EV
Electric Vehicle.
Grid provider
Company responsible for the transportation and
distribution of electricity.
HMI
Human Machine Interface; the display/screen on the
charger.
NOC
ABB Network Operating Centre; remotely checks the
correct functioning of the charger.
Owner
The legal owner of the charger.
OCPP
Open Charge Point Protocol. Open standard for
communication with charge stations.
PE
Protective Earth.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment.
Equipment such as safety shoes, helmet, glasses,
gloves.
RCD
Residual Current Device. Breaks the connection if a
residual current is detected.
RFID
Radio-Frequency IDentification. RFID is a
communication technology by means of radio waves to
transfer data over a very short distance between a
reader and an electronic tag or card.
Site operator
This entity is responsible for the day to day control of
the charger. The site operator can be the owner, but not
necessarily.
User
The owner of an electric vehicle, who uses the Charge
Station to charge that vehicle.