Autel MaxiCharger Maxi US AC LW12 User manual

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IMPORTA T
Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully, paying extra
attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and
vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions presented
throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating or coming into
contact with the device.
(1) “IMPORTANT AFETY IN TRUCTION ” and “ AVE THE E IN TRUCTION ”
IN TRUCTION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LA ÉCURITÉ CON ERVER CE
IN TRUCTION
(2) IN TRUCTION PERTAINING TO A RI K OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC HOCK
IN TRUCTION AYANT TRAIT À UN RI QUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE
Safety Messages
afety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All
safety messages are introduced by a single word indicating the hazard level.
DA GER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WAR I G
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot know,
evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be certain that any
condition or service procedure encountered does not jeopardize your personal safety.
SAFETY WAR I GS
 Read and follow all warnings and instructions before installing and operating the
charger.
 This equipment should only be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
 This equipment must be grounded through a permanent wiring system or an
equipment-grounding conductor.
 Do not install or use this equipment near flammable, explosive, harsh, or combustible
materials, chemicals or vapors.

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 Children should be supervised when around this equipment.
 Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the electric vehicle connector.
 Do not use the equipment if the flexible power cord or EV cable is frayed, broken or
otherwise damaged, or fails to operate.
 Do not use the equipment if the enclosure or the EV connector is frayed, broken or
otherwise damaged, or fails to operate.
 Use 90 °C wire copper conductors only.
 Do not operate the equipment outside its operating temperature range of -40 to
131 °F (-40 to 55 °C).
 Incorrect installation and testing of the equipment could potentially damage the
vehicle's battery, components, and/or the equipment itself.
 Handle the equipment with care during transportation. Do not subject it to strong
force or impact or pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the equipment, to prevent
damage to it or any components.
 For NEMA plug-in version, use only the NEMA outlet (6-50 or 14-50).
 Neutral must be bonded to Ground upstream at the transformer or panel for each
separately derived system.
For use with Electric Vehicles
Pour utilisation avec desvéhicules électriques
Ventilation Not Required
Aucune ventilation requise
Use Copper Conductors Only
Utiliser uniquement des conducteurs en cuivre
CAUTIO
To avoid a risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this device with an extension cord.
AVERTISSEME T
Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou d’incendie, ne pas utiliser de rallonge avec
cet appareil.

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THE UITABILITY OF THE U E OF FLEXIBLE CORD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CE
CODE, PART I, RULE 4-012, I TO BE DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL IN PECTION
AUTHORITY HAVING JURI DICTION
C’E T À L’AUTORITÉ LOCALE COMPÉTENTE EN MATIÈRE D’IN PECTION
QU’INCOMBE DE DÉTERMINER I UN CORDON OUPLE PEUT ÊTRE UTILI É
CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 4-012 DU CCÉ, PREMIÈRE PARTIE
CAUTIO
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to properly grounded outlets.
ATTE TIO
Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, brancher sur une prise correctement mise à la
terre.
CAUTIO
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover or attempt to open the enclosure. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ATTE TIO
Risque de choc électrique. Ne pas retirer le couvercle ni essayer d’ouvrir le boîtier.Aucune
pièce interne réparable par l’utilisateur. Confier tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation à
un technicien qualifié.
WAR I G
This device is intended only for charging vehicles not requiring ventilation during charging.
AVERTISSEME T
Ce dispositif est destiné au chargement des véhicules ne nécessitant pas de ventilation
au cours du chargement.
WAR I G
Automatic reset feature is provided.
AVERTISSEME T
Caractéristique de réarmement automatique incluse.

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CO TE TS
SAFETY I FORMATIO ....................................................................................................... II
SAFETY MESSAGES ............................................................................................................ II
SAFETY I STRUCTIO S ..................................................................................................... II
1 USI G THIS MA UAL .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 CONVENTION .................................................................................................................. 1
2 GE ERAL I TRODUCTIO ......................................................................................... 2
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................ 3
2.2 PECIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 6
3 I STALLATIO ............................................................................................................. 8
3.1 UNPACKING ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 ELECTRICAL DE IGN ......................................................................................................... 9
3.3 PREPARING FOR IN TALLATION ......................................................................................... 11
3.4 NEMA PLUG-IN OUTLET ................................................................................................. 13
3.5 IN TALLING THE CHARGER ............................................................................................... 14
4 OPERATIO ................................................................................................................ 28
4.1 POWERING ON ................................................................................................................ 28
4.2 ADDING THE CHARGER .................................................................................................... 28
4.3 TART CHARGING ........................................................................................................... 29
4.4 TOP CHARGING............................................................................................................. 29
5 TROUBLESHOOTI G A D SERVICE ....................................................................... 30
5.1 TROUBLE HOOTING TABLE .............................................................................................. 30
6 COMPLIA CE ............................................................................................................. 32

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1 Using This Manual
This manual describes the installation and use of the MaxiCharger AC Lite. Prior to
installation, read through this manual to be familiarized with the instructions of this
MaxiCharger to ensure a successful installation and smooth operations.
1.1 Conventions
The following conventions are used.
Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.
otes and Important Messages
otes
A OTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments.
Important
IMPORTA T indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test
equipment or vehicle.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are
available in electronic documents.
Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are only examples; the actual product(s) or screens may
vary.

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2 General Introduction
The MaxiCharger AC Lite is designed to charge a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or an
electric vehicle (hereinafter called EV) at your home or condo. Our chargers provide you
with safe, reliable, fast, and smart charging solutions.
This manual will instruct you how to install and use this charger.
Intended Use
The MaxiCharger AC Lite is intended for the AC charging of EVs. It is intended for both
indoor and outdoor use.
DA GER
 If you use the equipment in any way other than described in this manual or other
related documents, possible death, injury and damage to property can occur.
 Use the equipment only as intended.
OTE
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ slightly from the actual
ones.

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2.1 Product Overview
MaxiCharger AC Lite
1. LED Indicators (from left to right):
 Power LED
 Internet Connection LED
 Charging LED
 Bluetooth Connection LED
2. RFID Reader
3. Holster
4. Connector
5. EV Charging Cable
6. Bottom AC Inlet Hole
7. Bottom Ethernet Cable Port

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8. Mounting crews
9. Rear AC Inlet Hole
10. Rear Ethernet Cable Port
11. Product Label
12. RJ45 Port
13. R 485 Port — connects the R 485 cables
14. Current elector — adjusts the current for the charger

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LED Description
LED Description
Power LED
 Solid Green: The charger is on.
 ot Illuminated: The charger is off.
 Flashing Yellow: Data is being transmitted and/or firmware is
upgrading.
 Solid Yellow: Firmware upgrade has failed.
 Solid Blue: Data transmission has failed; will illuminate green in
five seconds.
Internet
Connection
LED
 Solid Green: The charger is connected to the Internet.
 ot Illuminated: The charger is not connected to the Internet.
 Flashing Green: The charger has joined the DLB (Dynamic
Load Balancing) network.
Charging
LED
 Solid Blue: An EV is connected.
 Flashing Blue: A schedule is active.
 Flashing Green: An EV is charging.
 Solid Green: A charge session has ended.
 ot Illuminated: The charger is not connected.
 Solid Orange: A recoverable error has occurred or it is
temporarily disabled by the server.
 Solid Red: An irrecoverable error has occurred. (Please contact
support.)
Bluetooth
Connection
LED
 Flashing Green: The charger is connected to a mobile device
via Bluetooth.
 Flashing Blue: The charger is connected to the accessory VCI
(Vehicle Communication Interface) via Bluetooth. (VCI sold
separately.)
 Flashing Cyan: The charger is connected to a mobile device and
a VCI device simultaneously via Bluetooth. (VCI sold separately.)
 ot Illuminated: The charger is not connected via Bluetooth.

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2.2 Specifications
Item Description
AC Power Output Rating
 Maximum 7.6 kW (240 VAC @ 32 A model)
 Maximum 9.6 kW (240 VAC @ 40 A model)
 Maximum 12 kW (240 VAC @ 50 A model)
AC Power Input Rating 208/240 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase @ 16 A, 24 A, 32 A,
40 A, 48 A, 50 A
Circuit Breaker Options (A) 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70
Input Wiring Scheme Three wires: L1, L2, and Earth (no neutral)
Input Cord
 NEMA 6-50
 NEMA 14-50
 Hardwired
Connector Type AE J1772
Charging Cable Length 24.6 ft. (7.5 m)
Display 4 LEDs
Metering Meter IC, ± 1 %
Ground Fault Detection 20 mA CCID with auto retry
Protection Overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, integrated
surge protection
Connectivity
 Bluetooth
 Wi-Fi
 Ethernet
 R 485
Card Reader I O 15693, I O 14443, NFC

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Item Description
Sub-G (Auto Open the
Tesla Charging Port) Optional, only available on chargers with built-in holster
Communication Protocols
 OCPP 1.6J
 OCPP 2.0 (Optional, will be available soon)
Mounting Wall-mounted or floor using a pedestal
Enclosure Ratings NEMA 4X, indoor or outdoor installation
(NEMA cable length: 300 mm)
Operating Temperature -40 to 131 °F (-40 to 55 °C)
Storage Temperature -40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C)
Dimension ( H x W x D ) 13” x 7” x 3” (335 x 187 x 85 mm)
Weight 15 lbs. (7 kg)
Safety and Compliance
NEC Article 625 and UL 916, UL 2594,
UL2231-1, UL2231-2, UL 1998, C A C22.1
Automatic reset feature is provided.
AVERTISSEME T
Caractéristique de réarmement automatique incluse.
Codes and Standards FCC Part 15 Class B, Energy tar, OpenADR2.0 B
Warranty 3 years
Model
 Maxi U AC LW12
 Maxi U AC LW12-N14
 Maxi U AC LW12-N6
 Maxi U AC LW10-N14
 Maxi U AC LW10-N6
 Maxi U AC LW7-N14
 Maxi U AC LW7-N6

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3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking
Make sure that all parts are delivered according to the order. Check the package for the
following parts.
Charging tation Wall Dock
crew (M6 x 50)
2 PC
crew (M5 x 12)
Wall Anchor
(5/16”)
2 PC
Bottom Entry
Power Conduit
Plug (M32)
Quick Reference
Guide
Amperage Labels
Tool Kit
crewdriver (Type
T10)
crewdriver (Type
T25)
OTE
The list above does not necessarily include all the tools required for installation. We
recommend you read through the installation procedure and gather all the tools
needed prior to installation.

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3.2 Electrical Design
3.2.1 Upstream Wiring
Charging stations are considered continuous load devices (EVs draw maximum load for
long durations); therefore, electrical branch circuits must be sized at 125% of the load for
North American installations, in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC)
requirements. (For other regions, refer to local code.) This means that for a maximum 50
A load at 208/240 V output to an electric vehicle, 65 or 70 A breakers are required.
Wiring must be sized in accordance with NEC code for continuous load devices. Typically,
16 mm
2
or 10 mm
2
(6 AWG or 8 AWG) insulated electrical wire is used, depending upon
the rating of the circuit and the distance between the electrical panel and the charging
station. The terminal block accepts a maximum of 16 mm
2
(6 AWG).
3.2.2 Upstream Wiring
240 VAC Panel
1. Main Breaker
2. PE Bus
3. L1
4. L2
5. Local ervice or ub Panel
6. L1
7. L2
8. PE
9. Input Terminal Block
10. Output Terminal Block

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208 VAC Panel
1. Main Breaker
2. PE Bus
3. L1
4. L2
5. L3
6. Local ervice or ub Panel
7. L1
8. L2
9. PE
10. Input Terminal Block
11. Output Terminal Block
3.2.3 Grounding Requirements
The charger must be connected to a grounded, metal, and permanent wiring system. An
equipment-grounding conductor must be run with circuit conductors and connected to an
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the charger.
Ensure that a grounding conductor that complies with all applicable codes is properly
grounded to earth at the service equipment, when supplied by a separate system, at the
supply transformer.
Neutral is not used to power the charger but must be properly connected to ground, at the
panel transformer, to provide necessary voltage reference relative to ground.

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3.3 Preparing for Installation
3.3.1 Location
 Install the charger on a flat and vertical surface capable of supporting its weight (e.g.,
a finished wall or pedestal). The maximum weight of a MaxiCharger AC Lite is
approximately 15 lbs. (7 kg).
 Install the charger in a location that allows the charging cable to remain within its
bending tolerance.
 Position the charger in a location where it is not vulnerable to being damaged.
3.3.2 Positioning
1. Determine the desired charging amperage and whether the desired circuit rating
requires a hardwired circuit. Choose based on the electrical capacity in the panel,
the desired speed of charging, and whether the user prefers a NEMA plug-in or
hardwired installation.
Circuit
Rating Max Load
Estimated Range
per Hour EMA Plug-in
Hardwire
50 A 40 A Up to 38 miles/61 km Yes Yes
40 A 32 A Up to 30 miles/48 km Yes Yes
IMPORTA T
In Canada, a NEMA plug-in installation is only allowed with a 50 amp circuit.
The MaxiCharger AC Lite can also be wired for higher amperages. Consult all
applicable codes for breaker and wire sizing requirements. The field-wiring terminal
is rated to 105 °C and accepts a maximum of 6 AWG (16 mm²) wire.
Circuit
Rating Max Load
Estimated Range
per Hour EMA Plug-in
Hardwire
70 A 50 A Up to 45 miles/72 km No Yes
2. For NEMA plug-in installation, determine the purchased plug type, either a NEMA 6-
50 or 14-50 plug.
3. Ensure the electrical panel supports a 240 V dedicated circuit with a new, dedicated,
and non-GFCI two-pole circuit breaker, in accordance with local codes and
ordinances.

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4. The recommended installation height is between 51 and 67 inches (1300 and 1700
mm). For NEMA plug-in installation, the NEMA outlet should be located at least 18
inches (460 mm) from the ground adjacent to the position where the charger will be
mounted.
5. The NEMA plug-in version requires an outdoor-rated and weather-resistant electrical
outlet, and the hardwire version requires and outdoor-rated and weather-resistant
hardwired installation.

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3.4 EMA Plug-in Outlet
This section introduces how to install a NEMA outlet if needed.
WAR I G
witch off the circuit breaker of the electrical outlet before installing the charger.
Ensure the NEMA outlet complies with local electrical codes and has a designated circuit
breaker and electrical wiring that are dimensioned appropriately.
IMPORTA T
When installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet, ensure the ground pin is facing up as shown below.
EMA 14-50P EMA 6-50P
 Ensure the correct permits are readily available for this electrical installation.
 The NEMA outlet must be placed on the left side of the charger.
 The power supply cable length is limited to 11.8” (300 mm).
CAUTIO
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit with a branch circuit over-current
protection of 50 A in accordance with AN I/NFPA 70 (U ) C A C22.1 (Canada).

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3.5 Installing the Charger
3.5.1 EMA Plug-in Installation
1. To find the ideal mounting height of the charger:
DA GER!
Risk of shock. Turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker until the
installation is completed.
a) Find the wall stud nearest to the NEMA outlet using a wall stud finder. Draw a
vertical line of approximately 20" (50 cm) in line with the wall stud.
b) Plug the NEMA cable into the outlet, and position the charger centered on the
vertical line. Ensure that the NEMA cable has a slight curve and is not stretched.
c) Mark a horizontal line at the bottom of the charger.
d) Unplug the charger.

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2. Place the wall dock with the bottom edge aligned with the horizontal line and the
center holes aligned with the vertical line. Mark the two lower mounting holes (A) and
remove the wall dock.
3. Drill two 5/16" holes and insert two 5/16" diameter wall anchors into the lower
mounting holes.
Attach the wall dock to the mounting location by screwing two M6 x 50 screws (B)
into the lower mounting holes. Tighten the screws using the type PH2 screwdriver
(not included in the package).