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Introduction
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Smart Pioneer! The Indra team hope you’ll be delighted with
the features, quality and user experience of the Smart Pioneer.
This manual covers how to get started with your Smart Pioneer, explains key features, the
troubleshooting tips along with important safety and warranty information.
It is important that you read this manual carefully before using the Smart Pioneer, so you’re
completely familiar with all features, safety advice and are able to get the most from your Smart
Pioneer.
Overview
The Smart Pioneer is a permanently installed electric vehicle charger providing up to 32 Amps
(7.2kW) at 230V, 50Hz. There are 3 Smart Pioneer variants:
● Smart Pioneer Type 1 (170915A104) has a SAE J1772 (Type 1) tethered charging connector
to be used with Type 1 socket fitted EVs;
● Smart Pioneer Type 2 (170915A105) has an IEC 62196 (Type 2) tethered charging connector
to be used with Type 2 socket fitted EVs;
● Smart Pioneer Type 2 Socket (170915A106) can be used with multiple types of charging
cables, provided at least one end of the cable is fitted with an IEC 62196 male connector.
The Smart Pioneer works like conventional chargers, but also offers a range of smart charging
modes, designed to take advantage of local generation (e.g. solar PV), variable rate tariffs (e.g. Time
of Use), as well as schedule charging according to live carbon intensity of grid power. In all modes,
the Smart Pioneer calculates the best charging schedule that gets your EV ready when you need it.
Features
● Available in Type 1, Type 2 Tethered and Untethered versions
● 3 charging modes: Smart, Boost & Home Alone
● Remote control and analytics via the ev.energy App
● Works with local generation e.g. Solar
● Economy tariff charging
● Minimises the carbon of a charging session
● Manual override on the charger and in the ev.energy App
● Integral cable storage and charging holster
● Supplied with a current sensor
● Remote software updates
● High weather protection rating (IP65)
