POD Point SOLO User manual

Introduction
This guide is intended for
use by competent electrical
installers to understand the
basic requirements and
options to be considered
when installing a POD Point
Solo Mode 3 electric vehicle
charging point. The POD Point
Solo is designed for inside or
outside installations.
Important Safety Information
Warning! The Pod Point Solo charging unit is
manufactured to be safe and without risk provided
it is professionally installed, used and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and recommendations, It is installed by competent
electrical installers in accordance with national and
local regulations applicable at the time of installation,
e.g.: BS7671:2008
Amendment 3:2015. The
POD Point is designed
to be connected to a
dedicated AC supply only.
The electrical installation
where the POD Point
is to be located must
comply with minimum
BS7671 standards before
installation commences
(gas & water bonding etc.). A minimum of double pole
type A RCD/RCBO must be tted at source (see Fig 2)
Technical Details
The Point Solo is designed and tested to exceed the
following European standards: IEC61851-1 edition 3
(2017), Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. During manufacture each
POD Point has been functionality tested for safety
using BS EN 61010 & BS EN 61557 approved equipment.
The POD Point Solo is a Class I rated device for 230V /
400VAC 50Hz systems and is IP54 rated. The POD Point
Solo is designed for and Insulation tested to 1500V.
Locating the POD Point Solo
After checking the electrical system is up to date and
is safe to proceed with tting, the installer should
consult the property owner or user to establish their
preferred installation location and visualise the unit
prior to tting, considering cable length between the
car and the POD Point and practicalities of the location
(supply cable routing etc.). The installer should conrm
that the structure the unit is intended to be tted to is
appropriate and decide on the appropriate xings to
use.
The POD Point should be
mounted at a height of
750mm-1.2m to comply with
building regulations.
( Fig. 3 ).
Once the location and
height of the POD Point
Solo unit has been decided,
the installer can begin
marking the surface using
the template provided on
the carton insert for the 3
mounting positions
(see Fig. 4).
• Before drilling
commences ensure that
the installation wall has
been checked for electric
cabling or pipework with
a suitable detector.
Drilling entry holes for the electrical
supply cable
As the electrical supply to the POD Point Solo may be
from several directions; the unit has been designed to
accept supply cable entry on either the left, right or
bottom sides or via rear entry 20mm “knock outs”. The
installer should drill a suitable size hole for the cable
and seal or gland only at these “at” surfaces provided.
Cable entry holes must not be drilled on any curved
surfaces as this may provide an entry point for water.
Water tight ttings should be used where the POD Point
is placed in exposed locations, Cable entry at the top of
the unit is strictly prohibited.
When drilling the case take care not to damage any
wiring or components inside the unit. Place a suitable
stop (e.g. block of wood) inside the case when drilling
to prevent accidental damage, If any of the wiring
or components are damaged during installation DO
NOT CONNECT OR SWITCH ON THE POWER before
consulting with POD Point.
Fig.4
Drilling Template
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750mm - 1200mm
365mm
150mm
Depth
Fig. 3
Dimensions and location of
unit (150mm depth)
Fig. 2
Type A RCD Markings
Fig. 1
Pod Point Solo - Socketed
Version
Additional parts required by
the installer:
1. 3x M8 80mm screws
2. 3x Wallplugs
3. 20mm IP56 or greater
gland for the conduit
entry into the rear unit
housing dependent on
the supply method
(20mm conduit, SWA
armoured cable, exible
conduit etc.).
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Installation Procedure
Once the desired cable routing is complete the wall can
be drilled using the template provided, avoid using the
POD-Point at a drilling template as resulting accidents
or debris may result in damage to the unit.
The Pod-Point can now be tted to the wall using
appropriate xings, once in place, the rear unit should
be securely xed at to the wall, avoiding warpage of
the rear housing.
Earth Arrangements (See Fig. 5)
The Pod Point Solo features an on-board monitoring
system to detect low voltage supplies and potential
earth problems, If such a condition is encountered the
charge
cycle is ended and the
vehicle becomes isolated
from the incoming supply
and eectively becomes
double insulated. These
features emit the need
for the installation of
an earth electrode and
the POD Point Solo unit
can safely be connected
directly to a TN-C-S (PME)
earth system without any
special arrangements.
The POD Point Solo
complies with regulation
544.14.1 of BS7671.
The earth input of the
Pod-Point may also be
connected to a TT earth,
If an adjacent installation
(within 10 meters)
has a PME earthing arrangement where the POD
Point Solo would be connected to a TT system it is
imperative that the risk assessment is conducted. If a
TT earth system must be tted to the POD Point Solo,
it shall be independent from the distributors earth
system with no direct interconnection (the incoming
supply SWA protective earth should be isolated from
the housing and/or earth electrode). The electrical
installer shall install a suitable electrode complete with
termination housing and covers where appropriate,
warning labels should be visible and close to the
unconnected SWA protective earth (e.g inside the Pod-
Point).
The earth connection shall be made from the electrode
to the POD Point Solo via copper conductor earth wire
of an appropriate CSA for the installation. The earth
wire shall be installed in conduit where there is a risk of
mechanical damage or UV exposure.
Where installations are located inside of a building the
PME earth maybe used for both tethered and socketed
home chargers.
Where the charge cable may enable charging
outside of the garage area it is advisable that a risk
assessment is undertaken to ensure conductive xtures
in the equipotential zone do not pose risk.
In some installations, additional bonding maybe
required for external metallic structures, metal garages,
iron fences etc. if the vehicle or EVSE could come into
contact with the structure (i.e. if the structure and
vehicle can be touched simultaneously).
* Additional Note: TT Electrode impedance
recommended to be < 100 ohms.
** POD Point Solo used on lolipod stands must use SWA
cable. T+E cable is not allowed unless earth can be
proved to be safe.
Note for RCD
The IET code of practice
stipulates that all RCD’s
meet BS EN61008, BS
EN61009 and BS EN60947-
1or equivalent that
disconnect both live and
neutral conductors and
“specify” a Type A RCD/
RCBO to be tted. Type B
may also be used.
The minimum requirement
for the POD Point Solo
is a 30mA Type A RCD is
installed in the consumer
unit - (iΔn) not exceeding
0.03A and an operating
time not exceeding 40ms
at a residual current of
5 iΔn, with an additional
MCB.
Table A.
Circuit protection and Power rating settings
Existing Consumer Unit
Bonding MID
Meter
Henley
Fuse
also be tted additionally
New Consumer
Unit Type A
RCD / C Curve
MCB or RCBO
OutsideInside
For TN-S Option
For TN-C an electrode can
TT Earth Option
Fig 5.
Typical Schematic of installation circuit
*The Pod Point also provides internal over-current protection in addition
to the above
Cable CSA
Power Rating
1Phase
3.1kW
2.4kW
1.4kW
MCB * / RCBO Switch Setting
13Phase 432
6kW
4.8kW
3.7kW
POD Disabled
7.2kW
9.4kW
7.2kW
4.3kW
18kW
14.4kW
11kW
21.6kW
16A
16A
10A
32A
32A
20A
40A
1.5mm2
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 1 1
0
6mm2 - 10mm2
4mm2 - 6mm2
2.5mm2 - 4mm2
2.5mm2
2.5mm2
4mm2 - 6mm2
Unit Power RatingCircuit Protection
5**
Position depends on socketed/tethered
0=OFF, 1=ON
**Switch 5 OFF for socketed units
Switch 5 ON for tethered units
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Array systems
In the case of several charging points In the same
location, an additional local ground electrode (if
applicable) must be provided for a maximum of every
10 outlets. The maximum resistance for each additional
ground connection (taken independently) must be less
than 167 ohms to ensure a single safe equipotential zone
exists.
Transformers
If a low earth Ze is not achievable (e.g. IT system) then
an isolation transformer is required. The transformer with
galvanically isolated windings is placed upstream of the
EVSE. The Neutral output feed of the transformer shall be
connected to PE before any RCD or MCB (if 2 pole MCB is
used), the EVSE PE should be treated as a TN-C-S and Ze
values obtained accordingly.
*Direct connection to an IT system is prohibited.
Isolation and Switching for Security
and Maintenance
To ensure that the POD Point Solo unit can be “turned o”
to enhance security and enable maintenance activity,
a double pole isolator (or 2 pole RCBO) suitably rated
must be installed within the customer’s property in an
accessible location. (See Table A) A dedicated isolator
switch if tted should be mounted at a height of between
450mm and 1200mm above nished oor level to achieve
compliance with building Reg’s. A dedicated isolator
switch is a mandatory requirement for “new builds”, but
optional for existing dwellings (at customer’s request).
All installations must comply to current BS7671
regulations at the time of installation.
Wiring up the POD Point Solo
Fig.6
Solo Wiring Diagram
• With the rear unit securely tted to the wall, the
electrical supply connection can be made.
• As the installation route of the wiring will vary with
each Installation, allow enough cable for easy
termination and prevent the PCB terminals being
placed under strain.
• For socketed units allow adequate cable clearance
for the vehicle connector when assembled.
• The choice of entry point used will determine the
amount of insulation/SWA that needs to be
removed for connection of the unit. The diagram left
illustrates the connection terminals for the electrical
supply cables.
Ensure that power cables are connected to the
appropriate terminal as follows: (See Fig.6)
• Live 1: Brown
• Live 2: Black (3 Phase Units Only)
• Live 3: Grey (3 Phase Units Only)
• Neutral: Blue
• Earth: Green/Yellow
All of the cables that are to be connected into the supply
terminals should have their insulation stripped back
12~15mm to provide good contact to the screw terminals/
jaws, Recommended torque settings are 1.5~2.0Nm.
Before nal assembly, appropriate checks shall be
performed at the connections to conrm installation
integrity (pull test).
Connecting to Wi- network
On power up of the POD Point Solo the LED’s on the front
should illuminate white.
To connect the unit to a Wi-Fi network:
Obtain the customers SSID and WiFi password key (usually
found on the WiFi router) or let the customer complete a-c:
1. Scan for podpoint Wi- network on a mobile device
and connect to it.
2. Open the web browser and type the ip address:
192.168.1.1 followed by enter.
3. Complete the following information on the page
displayed on the device:
a. SSID name of the network the POD Point
Solo Is to connect via:
b. Type of encryption of this Wi- network.
c. Password of this Wi- network.
4. Press “Add” button located at the bottom of the web page.
5. Power cycle the POD Point Solo and wait for 1 minute.
Light should go blue with a short magenta ash. If the
LED remains white, you may need to power cycle the
unit again and verify the settings.
NOTE: the Pod Point connects to a secure server, all data
is encrypted using a unique algorithm.
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Set the Power Output of Unit
Before Finishing the installation, the power output of
the Pod Point Solo needs to be set using the DIP Switch
(See Fig.7). Table A (Page 2) illustrates the power
settings using the switches 1-3.
Electrical Testing
Electrical tests shall be performed by an electrical
installer with relevant qualications and technical
skills before during and after a POD Point Solo unit is
installed:
• A visual inspection of the installation including the
existing electrical installation.
• Verication of the characteristics of the electrical
supply at the origin of the installation to conrm the
supply is suitable for the additional load.
• A test to conrm insulation resistance of the new
circuit.
• A test to conrm the polarity of the installation is
correct (dead + lives tests)
• A test to conrm the earth resistance is within
acceptable limits (i.e R1+ R2 text)
• An earth fault loop impedance test performed
• A test of the mechanical operation of residual current
devices (RCD’s)
• A test to conrm the operation of residual current
devices (RCD’s) is within stipulated timescales (1/2, 1
and 5 times rated trip current for positive and
negative 1/2 cycles)
• A test or calculated measurement of the prospective
fault current.
• A verication of the functional operation of the POD
Point Solo unit. An Electrical Installation Certicate
(EIC) must be completed.
It is recommended that operation of the RCD/RCBO is
checked periodically using the test button.
Final assembly of the Unit
Once the rear unit is been tted and internal
connections checked, remove any debris that may
have entered the unit during installation. Check that the
mating seal is in place before the front cover Is tted.
Place the cover on the housing, using the top xing
as a point of reference, then secure with 4 additional
screws. The unit is also supplied with pin torx screws if
additional security is required.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or issues regarding Pod
Point Products which are not covered by this installation guide,
please contact our customer support team. You may be asked
to provide the serial number of your POD Point Solo (See
Fig.8). As part of our quality and training programme calls
may be recorded or monitored.
Customer Support
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.pod-point.com
Note for commisioning
Public used Pod Points visit the PP Install App to
commision this unit.
If you do not have access to the App, please text the details listed
below to this phone number: 07805888545
• Site operator’s name
• Site operator’s email address
• Site operator’s phone number
• Location of the unit
• Name of the unit (e.g.: John-Mary)
Fig. 8
Unit Label
X
Fig. 7
Power Rating Switch
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