Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST H+E BASE User manual

Operating Instructions
PROFITEST H+E BASE, H+E BASE 32, H+E BASE C
Diagnostics Unit for Electric Charging Stations
3-349-876-03
2/8.20

Opening the Instrument / Repairs
The instrument may only be opened by authorized, trained per-
sonnel in order to ensure flawless operation and to assure that the
guarantee is not rendered null and void.
Even original replacement parts may only be installed by autho-
rized, trained personnel.
If it can be ascertained that the instrument has been opened by
unauthorized personnel, no guarantee claims can be honored by
the manufacturer with regard to personal safety, measuring accu-
racy, compliance with applicable safety measures or any conse-
quential damages.
Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal
The instrument is a category 9 product (monitoring and control
instrument) in accordance with ElektroG (German electrical and
electronic device law). This device is subject to the WEEE direc-
tive. Furthermore, we make reference to the fact that the current
status in this regard can be accessed on the Internet at
www.gossenmetrawatt.com by entering the search term WEEE.
We identify our electrical and electronic devices in
accordance with WEEE 2012/19/EU and ElektroG using
the symbol shown at the right per DIN EN 50419.
These devices may not be disposed of with the trash.
Please contact our service department regarding the return of old
devices (see address on back cover).
If the batteries used in your instrument or accessory product are
depleted, they must be disposed of properly in accordance with
valid national regulations.
Batteries may contain pollutants and heavy metals such as lead
(Pb), cadmium (Cd) and mercury (Hg).
The symbol at the right indicates that batteries must not
be disposed of with the trash, and must be brought to a
designated collection point.
Pb Cd Hg

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Table of Contents
General Notes ......................................................................................................................................1
Explanation of Symbols........................................................................................................................1
Basic Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................2
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................3
Initial Start-Up....................................................................................................................................11
Diagnosis of Charging Points with the Diagnostics Unit ....................................................................12
Language Selection ............................................................................................................................16
Errors..................................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................16
Technical Data....................................................................................................................................17
Appendix: Practical Information on Testing Charging Points ............................................................18
General Notes
These operating instructions include important information about your device’s features and its
use. Before using the device, read the instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with its
operation. Keep these operating instruction in a safe place.
Explanation of Symbols
This product fulfills guidelines in accordance with 89/336/EEC.
Warning regarding property damage. Safety precautions must be adhered to.
Warning regarding personal injury. Safety precautions must be adhered to.

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Basic Safety Precautions
Guarantee
No guarantee is made with regard to function and safety unless the warnings and safety
precautions included in these operating instructions are observed.
GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH assumes no liability for personal injury or property damage which
occurs due to non-observance of the warnings and safety precautions.
Use for Intended Purpose
The diagnostics unit is intended exclusively for examining the functional performance of
charging stations for electric vehicles (mode 3 charging) with
•type 2 connector socket for PROFITEST H+E BASE, H+E BASE 32 or H+E BASE C,
•type 1 connector socket for H+E BASE C.
Use for other purposes is prohibited.
Target Group
Only trained, qualified electricians may use the PROFITEST H+E BASE, H+E BASE 32 and/or H+E
BASE C diagnostics unit.
Trained, qualified electricians fulfill the following requirements:
•Knowledge of general and specific accident prevention regulations
•Knowledge of applicable electrotechnical regulations
•Training in use and care of appropriate safety equipment
•Ability to recognize hazards associated with electricity
Warning!
Danger!
The diagnostics unit may only be used at charging points which are tested in accordance with
VDE 0100.
The unit is intended solely for the purpose of diagnostics and cannot be used as a substitute for a
corresponding test instrument!

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Product Overview
Scope of Delivery
•PROFITEST H+E BASE or H+E BASE 32 or H+E BASE C diagnostics unit
•Two 9 V block batteries
•12 V power pack
•Operating instructions
PROFITEST H+E BASE Device Layout
Key
1Protective cover
2Power pack connector socket (12 V, 1 A)
3Battery compartment for two 9 V block batteries
4Control panel
5Carrying handle
6Earthing contact socket (230 V, max. 13 A) for connecting a test consumer
7Type 2 charging plug for connection to the charging point
1
2
3
4
7
5
6

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PROFITEST H+E BASE 32 Device Layout
Key
1. Protective cover
2. Power pack connector socket (12 V, 1 A)
3. Battery compartment for two 9 V block batteries
4. Control panel
5. Carrying handle
6. CEE socket (400 V, max. 32 A) for connecting a test consumer1
7. Type 2 charging plug for connection to the charging point 2
1Cable not included in the scope of supply.
2Cable not included in the scope of supply.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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PROFITEST H+E BASE C Device Layout
Key
1. Protective cover
2. Power pack connector socket (12 V, 1 A)
3. Battery compartment for two 9 V block batteries
4. Control panel
5. Carrying handle
6. Type 1 charging plug for connection to the charging point 3
7. Type 2 charging plug for connection to the charging point 4
3Cable not included in the scope of supply.
4Cable not included in the scope of supply.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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Control Panel Layout PROFITEST H+E BASE, H+E BASE 32, H+E BASE C
Key
1Rotary mode selector switch and OK button
2Rotary status selector switch and escape button
3Off button
4On button (the button has to be pressed and held for several seconds in order to switch
the unit on)
5Display
6USB port

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Display Layout
The display is subdivided into various blocks:
1Vehicle States
2Cable Condition
3Error States

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4PWM Signal Evaluation
5Phases and Phase Sequence
6Battery Level

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Displays
The following symbols with the meanings shown below can appear at the display:
Vehicle States
No vehicle connected
Vehicle connected
Vehicle not ready
Vehicle ready to charge
No ventilation required
Ventilation required
Cable Condition
No cable
13 A cable
20 A cable
32 A cable
63 A cable

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Error States
Diode OK
Diode short-circuited
CP OK
CP short-circuited to PE
No RCD tripping
RCD tripping
Phases and Phase Sequence
Phase L1 switched on
Phase L2 switched on
Phase L3 switched on
Clockwise phase sequence
Counterclockwise phase sequence
Battery Level
Battery full
Battery depleted

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Initial Start-Up
General
Warning!
Danger!
The device should be checked to assure that it’s in good condition before initial start-up.
The device may only be used by trained personnel.
Inserting the Batteries
The device can be operated with two rechargeable or regular 9 V block batteries. The two battery
compartments (3) are opened in order to insert the batteries.
Battery polarity is identified in the battery compartment.
Warning!
It is absolutely essential to assure that battery polarity is not reversed.
The battery compartments are closed after the batteries have been inserted.
Only high quality regular or rechargeable batteries may be used!
Connecting the Power Pack
A 12 V power pack is included in scope of delivery of the diagnostics unit. The device can be
operated with either batteries or the power pack.
The power pack is connected by inserting its plug into the socket (2). The batteries are
disconnected from supply power when the power pack is connected.
Warning!
Use only the included power pack in order to avoid damage to the diagnostics unit!
Switching the Diagnostics Unit On
The on button (4) is pressed and held for about 4 seconds in order to switch the diagnostics unit
on. A start-up message appears. As soon as the start-up message is replaced with the normal
display (see page 7), the on button (4) can be released.
Switching the Diagnostics Unit Off
Briefly press the off button (3) in order to switch the device off.
The device is switched off after about 10 minutes if neither of the rotary switches (1 and 2) has
been activated during this time. Display illumination is switched off after just 30 seconds.

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Connecting a Test Consumer
Test consumers can be connected to the PROFITEST H+E BASE and H+E BASE 32 diagnostics units:
•PROFITEST H+E BASE: earthing contact socket (6) (230 V, max. 13 A)
•PROFITEST H+E BASE 32: CEE socket (6) (400 V, max 32 A)
Suitable test consumers can be connected in order to test a charging point under load.
Connecting the Diagnostics Unit to a Charging Point
The diagnostics unit can be plugged into to a charging point:
•PROFITEST H+E BASE: Type 2 plug (7)
•PROFITEST H+E BASE 32: Type 2 socket (7)
•PROFITEST H+E BASE C: Type 1 (6) and type 2 socket (7)
Diagnosis of Charging Points with the Diagnostics Unit
Charging points can be tested in accordance with IEC 61851 with the help of the PROFITEST H+E
BASE, H+E BASE 32 and/or H+E BASE C diagnostics unit.
The diagnostics unit makes the following functions available:
Vehicle Simulation (CP)
States A, B, C and D can be simulated in accordance with IEC 61851. Symbols corresponding to the
various vehicle states appear at the display (see pages 7 and 9).
Display
Status
Voltage U/L
Meaning
A
+12 V ... -12 V
No vehicle
B
+9 V ... -12 V
Vehicle connected
C
+6 V ... -12 V
Ready without
ventilation
D
+3 V ... -12 V
Ready with ventilation
Cable Simulation (PP)
The various codings for charging cables with 13, 20, 32 and 63 A can be simulated. It’s also
possible to simulate the “no cable” state (see pages 7 and 9).
The various charging cables are simulated by connecting different resistances between PP and PE.
The following values are possible in accordance with IEC 61851:

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Display
Resistance
Max. Permissible Current
None
No cable
1.5 KΩ
13 A
680 Ω
20 A
220 Ω
32 A
100 Ω
63 A
Fault Simulation
The diagnostics unit is equipped with an option for simulating common errors (see pages 7 and
10). These include:
•Short-circuiting of the diode in the vehicle’s circuit
•Short-circuit between CP and PE
•Residual current between L1 and PE (via a 6.8 K resistor)
The charging point’s reaction can be observed after triggering the various errors.
Display
Simulated Error
No error
Short-circuited diode
CP-PE short-circuit
Residual current between L1 and PE

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Evaluation of the PWM Signal
Evaluation of the PWM signal provides information concerning the functionality of PWM
communication between the vehicle and the charging point. Correct charging is only possible with
error-free communication. The following PWM signal data are displayed for the purpose of
diagnostics (see page 9):
Positive voltage
State A, + 12 V, no vehicle
State B, + 9 V, vehicle connected
State C, + 6 V, vehicle ready for charging without ventilation
State D, + 3 V, vehicle ready for charging with ventilation
Negative voltage
In the event of correct functioning, voltage is - 12 V. If the diode is short-circuited (by means of
simulation), negative voltage is the same as positive voltage (but with the opposite preceding
sign).
PWM frequency
The valid PWM frequency should be 1000 Hz.
Charging current
Displayed charging current is calculated from the duty cycle. (See explanation under duty cycle.)
Duty cycle
In accordance with IEC 61851 the charging point communicates the maximum permissible
charging current to the vehicle via the duty cycle. Charging current is calculated automatically by
the diagnostics unit and displayed. The following table is specified by IEC 61851:
Duty Cycle
Maximum Charging Current or Meaning
< 3%
Charging not permissible
3% ≥ duty cycle ≥ 7%
Increased communication
7% ≥ duty cycle ≥ 8%
Charging not permissible
8% ≥ duty cycle ≥ 10%
6 A
10% ≥ duty cycle ≥ 85%
Max. charging current = (% duty cycle) * 0.6 A
85% ≥ duty cycle ≥ 96%
Max. charging current = (% duty cycle -64) * 2.5 A
96% ≥ duty cycle ≥ 97%
80 A
Duty cycle > 97%
Charging not permissible
Turn-off time T-off
Turn-off time T-off is the time which elapses between triggering of a shutdown condition and
interruption of all 3 phases.

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Warning!
Realistic values are only displayed for 3-phase charging.
Shutdown conditions represent a transition from state C or D to state A or B, as well as triggering
of an error.
In accordance with IEC 61851, turn-off time must be less than 100 ms.
Phases and Phase Sequence
The symbols for the phases (see page 8 and 10) indicate whether or not phases L1, L2 and L3 are
switched on. The respective symbols appear when the phases are switched on. As soon as all 3
phases are switched on, the direction of phase rotation is also displayed (clockwise or
counterclockwise).
Operating the Diagnostics Unit with the Rotary Switches
The two rotary switches (1 and 2) are used to operate the diagnostics unit. The device is switched
from one mode to the other by turning the rotary mode selector switch (1). The respectively active
more is indicated by means of a blinking display.
As shown on pages 7 and 9, there are 3 operating modes:
•Vehicle states
•Cable condition
•Error states
Within each operating mode, the respective state is selected by turning the rotary status selector
switch (2).
The selection of error states with the rotary switch must also be subsequently acknowledged by
pressing and holding the OK button (1) for about 4 seconds. An acoustic signal is generated when
the error has been successfully triggered. The error state is then retained until it’s cleared by
turning the rotary status selector switch (2).
Battery Display
Adequate battery voltage is imperative for testing the PWM signal. For this reason the diagnostics
unit is equipped with a simple battery voltage display.
The symbol indicates whether or not battery voltage is adequate for proper diagnosis.
As soon as “battery depleted” is indicated (see also pages 8 and 10), diagnosis is no longer
possible.
“Battery full” is indicated when the power pack is connected.

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USB Port
The USB port is used to install firmware updates and (depending on software version) to transmit
diagnostics results to a connected PC.
Warning!
Danger!
The USB port may not be connected to a PC or a notebook while a charging point is being
diagnosed!
Language Selection
Upon shipment from the factory, the user interface language of the diagnostics unit is set to
German. Additional languages are also available. The device must be switched off in order to
select a different language.
In order to select a language, press and hold the escape button (2). Then simultaneously press and
hold the on button (4). The currently selected language is then indicated at the display (5). The
desired language can then be selected by turning the rotary mode selector switch (1) and
acknowledged by pressing the OK button (1). The diagnostics unit is then restarted automatically
with the selected language.
The selected language is retained until a different language is once again selected.
Errors
Error
Cause
Required Action
After being switched on, the
device switches itself back off
again.
On button not pressed long
enough.
Press and hold the on button
until the device remains on.
The device does not respond
when the on button is pushed.
No batteries are installed or
the batteries are depleted.
Install new batteries or use the
power pack.
The device indicates incorrect
values for PWM voltage.
Battery depleted
Observe the battery display
and install new batteries if
necessary.
Maintenance
Due to the device’s characteristics, no maintenance may be carried out by the user. If repairs
should become necessary, please contact our repair and replacement parts service department
(see address on back cover).
Outside surfaces may only be cleaned with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Danger!
No liquids may be permitted to penetrate into the device’s interior or the plug connectors.

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Technical Data
Input voltage 400 V (3-phase)
Frequency 50 Hz
Test consumer power Max. 2.9 kVA
Electrical Safety
Protection class I
Nominal voltage 400 V DC
Test voltage 500 V DC
Measuring category CAT III, 300 V
Pollution degree 2
Ambient Conditions
Operating temperature -10 to 45 °C
Storage temperature -25 to 60 °C
Relative humidity Up to 80% (no condensation)
Mechanical Design
Dimensions (W x L x H) H+E BASE: 200 mm x 240 mm x 115 mm
H+E BASE 32, H+E BASE C: 340 x 410 x 170 mm
Weight H+E BASE: 2.35 kg
H+E BASE 32: 5.35 kg
H+E BASE C: 5.20 kg
Protection IP21

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Appendix: Practical Information on Testing Charging Points
Type II Plug for Mode 3 Charging
Source: Mennekes
Resistance Coding for Charging Cables
Table B.101 – Resistor Codings for Plugs
Current capacity of the cable assembly Nominal resistance of Rc
Tolerance ± 3% 3
Recommended
interpretation range
by the EVSE
13 A
1.5 kΩ0.5 W 1, 2
> 1 kΩ- 2.7 kΩ
20 A
680 Ω0.5 W 1, 2
330 Ω-1 kΩ
32 A
220 Ω0.5 W 1, 2
150 Ω-330 Ω
63 A (3-phase) /
70 A (1-phase)
100 Ω0.5 W 1, 2 75 Ω-150 Ω
Interrupt power supply
< 75 Ω
1The power dissipation of the resistor caused by the detection circuit shall not exceed the value given above.
The value of the pull-up resistor shall be chosen accordingly.
2Upon circuit failure mode, resistors used should preferably fail such that the resistance value rises.
Metal film resistors commonly show acceptable properties for this application
3Tolerances to be maintained over the full useful life and under environmental conditions as specified by the
manufacturer.
Source: IEC 61851