Charge Amps Dawn User manual

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Charge Amps Dawn
User Manual

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waste! This product contains electrical or electronic components.
Leave the product for separate collection and proper treatment at
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Approved in conformity with the relevant EU directives and UK legislation.

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1 Safety
WARNING: Read all instructions before installation
• Improper use may create a risk of personal injury.
• The product must only be installed by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the installation manual.
• National usage requirements and restrictions apply.
• Only use this product for charging compatible electric vehicles.
• Never use an adapter between the EV socket outlet and the
charging cable.
• Cord extension sets are not allowed to be used.
• Inspect the product for visible damage before use.
• Never attempt to repair or use the product if it is damaged.
• Do not immerse the product in water, subject it to physical
abuse or insert foreign objects in any part of the product.
• Never attempt to disassemble the product in any way.

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2 Technical data
Charging mode Mode 3
EV power supply identifier
Metering MID certified active electrical energy
meter
Socket Type 2, 22 kW
Rated voltage (Un) 230/400 V
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 250/400 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage
(Uimp)
4 kV
Rated frequency (fn) 50 Hz
Rated current (In) 32 A
Rated diversity factor (RDF) 1 (can be lowered if used together with
a load balancing functionality)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 250 x 145 x 380 mm
Characteristics of power supply and
output
AC EV supply equipment connected
to AC supply network, permanently
connected
Assembly type AEVCS
RFID Type: ISO/IEC 14443 Typ A 13.56MHz
Mifare
Range: 13.553 – 13.567 MHz
Max output: 24 dBm
Bluetooth Type: Class 2
Version: v4.2
Range: 2400 – 2500 MHz
Max output: 4 dBm

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Wi-Fi Type: 802.11 b/g/n
Range: 2400 – 2500 MHz
Max output: 17.5/14/12.5 dBm@802.11
b/g/n
Cellular networks communication Type: LTE-M, eMTC*
Supported LTE-M bands: B2, B3, B4,
B8, B12, and B20.
Range: 699 – 960 / 1710 – 2155 MHz
Max output: 35 dBm@GSM, 28 dBm@
LTE
SIM card: built-in
*Support for additional cellular standards will be available through OTA updates in later releases.

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3 Product Overview
E
D
C
B
A
A MID display
B RFID reader
C RFID light
D EV socket
E Socket lights

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3.1 Package contents
1 Front Cover
2 Charging Unit
3 Back Plate
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4 Accessories:
Additional contents:
• 1 x RFID tag
• Quick Guide User
• Welcome letter
1x Connection
block
2x Cable
gland
2x M32
Plugs
2x M12
Plugs
2x M32 Insert
Only
4x Mounting
screws
4x Plugs
10x M4
screws

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4 Use
4.1 Add RFID tag
N.B. Make sure your installer has given you the access to
Charge Amps Admin Portal to be able to manage RFID tags.
Add RFID tag using the Charge Amps cloud service:
https://my.charge.space/admin
4.2 Start and stop charging without
RFID identification
1. Initiate charging by connecting the EV connector to the car. Lift
the EV socket lid and connect the EV plug to the EV socket.
2. Stop charging by disconnecting the EV connector from the car
and disconnect the EV plug from the EV socket.
4.3 Start and stop charging with RFID
identification
1. Initiate charging by connecting the EV connector to the car. Lift
the EV socket lid and connect the EV plug to the EV socket.
2. Briefly hold the RFID tag in front of the RFID reader to initiate
charging.
If no RFID tag has been verified during the 5 minutes time
window, charging needs to be initiated remotely or reactivated
by unplugging and reconnecting the EV connector.

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3. Stop charging by disconnecting the EV connector from the car
and disconnect the EV plug from the EV socket.
4.4 Cable lock
During charging the cable lock is automatically activated.

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4.5 Cloud connectivity
Charge Amps Cloud and Charge Amps App are available for Charge
Amps Dawn connected to Charge Amps as the cloud provider.
Charge Amps App
Please download Charge Amps App for full control, adjusting
settings and enabling smart charging and scheduling.
Charge Amps Cloud
Please create an account in the Charge Amps Cloud to configure,
control and manage your charger via our web interface.
https://my.charge.space/userapp
My charge space
Full product information
Visit www.chargeamps.com for Charge Amps Dawn Installation
Manual, Charge Amps Dawn User Manual and other product
documentation.
https://www.chargeamps.com/product/charge-amps-dawn/
Product information

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4.6 MID display
Overview of the total energy (kWh)
imported using the Charge Amps
Dawn.
Impulses per kWh
MID serial number
Legal software version and CRC
Non-legal software version and CRC

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4.7 Reset the MCB
If the MCB is installed internally of Charge Amps Dawn and the
MCB is tripped, reset the MCB by following the steps below.
Recommended tools:
• A Torx 25 to unscrew the front cover
1. Using a Torx 25, untighten the lock screw by turning it
counterclockwise until the front cover slightly releases from
the bottom. Do not unscrew the lock screw completely.
2. Remove the front cover by a pull from the bottom.

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3. Remove the rubber cap.

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4. Turn the switch to an upright position using a screwdriver.

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5. Put the rubber cap back in place.
6. Reassemble Charge Amps Dawn by inserting the front cover
bottom flange and rotate the cover in place. Secure in place by
tightening the front cover lock screw using Torx 25.
N.B. Use a max. torque of 2 Nm when tightening the screw.

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4.8 Detect earth fault and test the
RCD
The built-in RCD function of Charge Amps Dawn needs to be
tested twice a year. An earth fault is indicated by a steady red light
on the socket lights and the RFID lights. Test and reset the built-in
RCD function by following the steps below.
Recommended tools:
• A Torx 25 to unscrew the front cover.
• A charging cable.
• Access to an electric vehicle to start a charging session.
1. Using a Torx 25, untighten the lock screw by turning it
counterclockwise until the front cover slightly releases from
the bottom. Do not unscrew the lock screw completely.
2. Remove the front cover by a pull from the bottom.

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3. Connect the electric vehicle to Charge Amps Dawn using the
charging cable.
4. If RFID authentication is enabled, briefly hold the RFID tag in
front of the RFID reader to initiate a charging session.
5. When the charging session has started, hold your finger on the
test button marked ”T” for three seconds to test the RCD.
6. Charging will be aborted and a steady red light will show on the
socket lights which indicates a ground fault.
7. Reset the RCD by disconnecting the charging cable from
Charge Amps Dawn.

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8. A steady green light will show on the socket lights which
indicates the RCD has been reset.
9. Reassemble Charge Amps Dawn by inserting the front cover
bottom flange and rotate the cover in place. Secure in place by
tightening the front cover lock screw using Torx 25.
N.B. Use a max. torque of 2 Nm when tightening the screw.

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4.9 LED indications
4.9.1 General
Status Socket light RFID light
Ready for charging Green light Green light
Charging Blue pulsating light No light
Charging complete Yellow light No light
4.9.2 RFID tag verification
Status Socket light RFID light
Waiting for RFID tag
verification
- White short pulsating
light
Processing RFID tag -White pulsating light
RFID tag approved - Green pulsating light
RFID tag not approved -Red short pulsating light
4.9.3 Other
Status Socket light RFID light
Error Red short pulsating light Red short pulsating light
Earth fault detected Steady red light Steady red light
EV socket unavailable
for use
No light No light
Firmware update Yellow pulsating light Yellow pulsating light