Siemens VersiCharge AC Instruction Manual

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Quick start installation guide
VersiCharge™AC
Electric vehicle charging station

Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Figure . Residential HMI
Figure . Commercial HMI
NOTE: Number of LEDs may change based on specific part number and features.
NOTE: Number of LEDs may change based on specific part number and features.
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Equipment List
Standard Installation – What you will need:
Certified Electrician (Recommended)
Cordless Drill (Phillips Bit with extender) Stud Finder  V AC Voltmeter
NEMA - Outlet (Note: if hardwired
an outlet is not needed.)
/” Socket wrench Screwdriver
Tamper resistant /” Hex Bit with
¼” Hex Shank (secure the charger)
# C copper wire should be used for
A charger and # C copper wire
should be used for a A charger.
NOTE: . Wire must have a temperature
rating of C or higher). . Do not set
the amp switch higher than A unless
hardwired to a dedicated A branch
protection circuit breaker.
-pole,  amp Circuit Breaker if
hardwired or using a -pole, A circuit
breaker using a  V outlet.
Installation kit
If hardwired or -pole,  amp Circuit Breaker if using a  V outlet.
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Kit Supplied Equipment
1 –ModBus Connector
 – Mounting Bracket  – Cable Holster  – Admin Cards  – User cards
 – Lag Screws, Hex Head
screws, / x ” (for
securing the mounting
bracket to the wall studs)
 – #- X /” Phillips
Drive, Pan Head Stainless
Steel Screws, (for securing
the holster, mounting
bracket, and cover)
 – # x -/” Flat Head
Drywall Screw (for securing
the holster to the wall stud)
 – #- X /”, Tamper
Resistant, Pin-In Hex Socket
Button Head Cap Screw
(secure the charger)
. Alternate Installation – What you will need
(screws and anchors are not included in the VersiCharge installation kit):
 –# x -½ LG Phillips head Ø. head minimum, with  - # –  wall anchors (NOTE: wall anchors must be rated for
 lbs. or more so that the  anchors used for installation are rated for  lbs in total.)
Admin Card
Admin Card
User Card
User Card
User Card
User Card
User Card
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Bracket Mounting:
STEP 1 STEP 1A
Figure . Bracket Position Figure . Wall Mounting Figure . Alternate Bracket Mounting
Charger Mounting:
STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Figure . Hanging Charger Figure . Amp Switch Setting Figure . Close Charger
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STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7
Figure . Secure Charger (Optional) Figure . Holster Installation Figure . Charger Hardwiring
STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10
Figure . SIM Card Installation Figure . Ethernet Port Connection Figure . ModBus Connection
P -Black –
hot/power
P - Green –
ground/earth
P- White –
Hot/power
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STEP 10A (See below for applicable part numbers) STEP 10B (See below for applicable part numbers)
Figure . ModBus Termination Switch
STEP 11
External Remote Control Interface
Figure . External Remote Control Interface
STEP 10C (See below for applicable part numbers)
Figure . ModBus Termination Switch
Figure .
ModBus Termination
Switch
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Optional Outlet
Installation
STEP  Standard Mounting
(Recommended)
. Locate a stud within the wall that can handle the + lb. load of the VersiCharge.
. Place the mounting bracket not more than ” above a  V outlet; level the mounting and drill the center-top hole using
aathe drill with an extender.
. Secure the mounting with the kit-supplied screws.
. Drill the bottom hole using the bottom-center mounting hole as a guide.
. Secure with the kit-supplied screw.
. Tighten both top and bottom screws securely.
For other walls, install appropriate anchors. If using an existing outlet, ensure that power cord will reach to the outlet. Using
a /” socket, attach mounting bracket to wall in compliance with all National Electrical Code® (NEC) and local jurisdiction
requirements, using the  lag screws provided.
STEP A Alternate Mounting NOTE: Anchors must be rated for at least  lbs. ( - lb. rated anchors).
The VersiCharge can be mounted using  - # x -½ LG Phillips head . head minimum with  - # –  wall anchors.
. Locate the mounting bracket not more than ” above a  V outlet or if hardwiring, the wiring will come through the
bottom of the charger.
. Level the mounting bracket and drill  holes, one in each corner of the bracket.
. Place anchors into the wallboard until they are flush with the wall.
. Place the mounting bracket over the holes (hinges facing upward, flat side of the bracket against the wall) with the
anchors and screw the mounting to the wall securely.
STEP  Install/Mount Charger NOTE: For installation, the mounting-bracket hinges will be pointing to the ceiling, and the flat side of the bracket will be
against the wall.
. Slide the VersiCharge on to the hinges.
. Rotate to the right until the unit clicks and is closed.
. Secure the enclosure with the locking mechanism and plug the VersiCharge into the  V outlet. If hardwiring the unit,
aasee Hardwire Installation in Step .
STEP  Set Amp Switch
DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or
serious injury. Turn off power before working on this
equipment. This indicates a situation where the present
voltage could cause injury or death. Extreme caution is
required when servicing or installing the equipment
referenced.
The VersiCharge comes set to the maximum of the model purchased (i.e. a  amp model will not exceed  amps but may be
derated for lower amperage by using the amperage adjustment dial). See Figure .
Amperage Settings
Switch Positionwitch
Position
Amps
0 12
1 16
2 24
3 32
4 40
5 48
NOTE: Setting the amp switch higher than #5 will cause a bad switch fault.
STEP  Close the Charger
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STEP  Secure Charger
(Optional)
. Using the  - #- X /”, Tamper Resistant, Pin-In Hex Socket Button Head Cap Screw (Tamper-resistant alternative) secure
the VersiCharge cover with one screw on the right side of the VersiCharge to bolt the cover closed.
. Secure the holster with one screw at the top of the holster where it connects to the VersiCharge cover. For more holster
installation information, see Step  below.
. Secure the cover with the third screw at the bottom of the VersiCharge just above the holster.
STEP  Install Cable Holster . Align the holes in the holster and screw securely to the wall.
. Place EV connector cable in the holster.
DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or
serious injury. Turn off power before working on this
equipment. This indicates a situation where the present
voltage could cause injury or death. Extreme caution is
required when servicing or installing the equipment
referenced.
NOTE: Any time the interior wiring is exposed while there is power to the unit there is danger of hazardous voltage and serious injury.
STEP  Hardwire the
VersiCharge (Skip if
using an existing
 V outlet)
Open the VersiCharge and expose the wiring, unscrew the lugs and remove the plug.
Loosen screws on lugs.
Back out wires. Install new wiring.
NOTE:
. The rating of the circuit breaker that will be required is based on the ampere rating of the EVSE; A requires A breaker,
A requires A breaker.
. Plug removal is only necessary when hardwiring VersiCharge.
. When removing Stop cap to hardwire, the unit will no longer be rated NEMA  unless replacing the Stop cap with an
approved cable gland.
STEP  SIM Card Installation
Part numbers:
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA
SIM Card General Information
This hardware uses a micro SIM card, but with an adapter will allow nano SIM cards.
The SIM card should NOT require a PIN. Locked SIM cards are not supported by VersiCharge hardware.
The following carriers are supported : AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers. Data plans should have a minimum consumption of 
MB per month per charger
Expose the area holding the SIM card hardware by unlatching the cover (see Figure ). The SIM card sits next to the
Ethernet connection (see STEP ). Slide the micro SIM card into slot. (SIM card to be supplied by the service provider).
The SIM card socket is spring loaded. Slide the SIM card from the bottom upward into the slot until it stays in place.
To remove/replace the SIM card, press the SIM card upward and it will “spring” down and out of the slot.
STEP  Connect Ethernet
Part numbers:
EM-CF-FA,
EM-CF-FA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA
NOTE: The Ethernet cable connector should NOT be on the Ethernet cable when it is pushed through the rubberized gland.
This gland will not self-seal if the connector is pushed through the rubberized gland and the NEMA  rating will be lost.
Push the Ethernet cable through the rubberized gland and snake it up through the back to the opening. Connect the
Ethernet connector and insert the connector from the bottom up into the Ethernet connection.
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STEP  Connect ModBus
RS
Part numbers:
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA
NOTE: The ModBus connector should NOT be on the Modbus cable when it is pushed through the rubberized gland. This
gland will not self-seal if the connector is pushed through the rubberized gland and the NEMA  rating will be lost.
. Using the supplied ModBus connector gently press the connector into place (see Figure ).
. Push the external ModBus cable through the rubberized gland at the back of the charger (this will self-seal). Attach
the external wires to the internal wire connector.
. Gently tuck the wiring into the space and secure the back of the charger.
Security Note: The ModBus RTU is an open protocol, and it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the security of the
wiring of these connections to prevent tampering.
STEP A ModBus Connection
Part Numbers
EM-CF-BA,
EM-CF-BA
NOTE: The ModBus connector should NOT be on the Modbus cable when it is pushed through the rubberized gland. This
gland will not self-seal if the connector is pushed through the rubberized gland and the NEMA  rating will be lost.
. Push ModBus cable through rubberized gland. The rubberized gland will self-seal around the cable.
. Snake cable up to the ModBus connector.
. Remove the ModBus plug that is in place and connect to the cable.
. Reinsert the ModBus plug into the ModBus connector.
STEP B Set ModBus
Termination Switch
Part numbers:
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA
SW- (left side) labelled A RS is the Termination switch. This switch should be in the ON position for the Parent unit or
in the OFF position for a Child unit, unless that Child is the last Child in the daisy chain, then it must be ON.
STEP C Set ModBus
Termination Switch
Applicable to Child
units ONLY with the
following part
numbers:
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA
SW- (right side) labelled M RS Term is the Termination switch. For the child units the Termination switch must be set
to OFF, unless the unit is the last one in the daisy chain, then the switch must be set to ON.
STEP  Connect External
Remote Control
Interface – (Optional).
Part numbers:
EM-CF-FA,
EM-CF-FA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA,
EM-CF-GA
The Siemens VersiCharge has a Remote Control Interface that allows charging to be controlled by an external device.
Examples include demand response switches, building automation systems, digital sensors, etc.
• To wire a digital input into the dry contact in the connection area located inside of the VersiCharge, please refer to the
complete VersiCharge AC Series Installation and Operation Manual at www.usa.siemens.com/versicharge for more
detail.
• When the external contact is closed, the alternate input will control the VersiCharge, preventing it from entering the
‘Charging’ state.
• The status output is a switch that indicates charging status. When the contacts are closed, the unit is in charging state.
Pin # Label Description
7 Utility_1 Utility lockout (dry contact input; locked when closed)
9 Utility_2
STEP  Check the System Turn the power on; the white Power Available light should illuminate. If it does not, verify that the outlet or wire is putting
out  or  V using the voltmeter.
With the Power Available light on, plug the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) cable into the car. If you have any fault
lights, please see the HMI figures in the beginning of this manual.
Siemens VersiCharge Mobile App: Download the VersiCharge mobile app to your smartphone to get started using your
charger. Find these applications at either Google Play (https://play.google.com/store), or iOS stores (https://www.apple.com/
ios/app-store/).
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Maintenance
While there is no maintenance for the internal works of the
VersiCharge, the exterior does require some basic, common
sense maintenance. The following maintenance can be
performed by the owner/user. All other service must be
conducted by qualified personnel.
If there is any damage to the charger, contact your supplier.
General exterior maintenance is recommended to be per-
formed every six months depending on the environment. In
harsh environments, maintenance should be performed more
often.
General exterior maintenance
Regular cleaning is recommended to avoid accumulation of
debris/dust/dirt on or around the unit. Wipe surfaces with a
soft cloth dampened with water, or for harder to removed
marks, use an alcohol based cleaner. Do not spray with high
pressure cleaning hoses or use abrasive chemicals.
General external checks
Check for cuts, damage, and debris. If debris is present,
remove it. If you find damage, contact your supplier.
Check for damage and corrosion. If present, contact your
supplier.
Check the HMI for damage/signs of faded color that is clearly
visible.
Ensure there is no debris or damage inside or around the
cable, cable holder and connector/plug. If present, remove
debris and/or notify the supplier of any damage. Check the
connector/plug pins for any signs of corrosion and contact
the supplier, if there is any damage to the pins.
Check for snow buildup around the VersiCharge and clear the
area around the VersiCharge. This should be checked daily in
areas with high snowfall.
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STEP 12 Check the system
APPENDIX A.- System Operation/Faults
Light State Description Solution
Normal Operation
Light #1 #1 Ready to Charge – Power On – light steady white Connect EV. Begin charge.
Light #2 #2 Car Connected -
Light steady white
Disconnect the EV connection
cable.
Light #5 #5 Wi-Fi Status – No Wi-Fi-
Light flashing red
Check router.
Light #5 #5 Wi-Fi Status – Wi-Fi Weak –
Light flashing orange
Consider using a Wi-Fi extender
to boost the signal.
Light #5 #5 Wi-Fi Status - Wi-Fi Strong –
Light flashing green
No Action
Light #7 #7 Time Delay Light - Delay 2 hours – Light flashing white Wait for charge.
Light #7 #7 Time Delay Light - Delay 4 hours – Light flashing white Wait for charge
Light #7 #7 Time Delay Light - Delay 6 hours – Light flashing white Wait for charge
Light #7 #7 Time Delay Light - Delay 8 hours – Light flashing white Wait for charge
Light #9 #9 – Touch Sensitive Button – Press Button for 5 seconds to
maximize power level.
Cancel the remote power
setting by pressing button
5 seconds continuously and
maximizes Power.
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Light State Description Solution
Faults
Light #9 #9 – Touch Sensitive Button – Reset Ground Fault – Press once to
reset the unit.
The unit is in a fault state. Press
one time to reset the ground
fault.
Light #4 #4 Fault occurring –
Light flashing red
Power cycle/turn breaker off
and then on
Light # 4
Light # 7
#4 + #7 (4 hr. delay light) –
Lights steady red
Call Tech Support
Light # 4
Light #7
#4 + #7 (2 hr.+4 hr. delay light) –
Both lights are steady red
Call Tech Support
Light #4
Light # 7
#4+ #7 (2 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light # 4
Light # 7
#4+ #7 (2 hr. + 6 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light # 4
Light #7
#4+ #7 (2 hr.+ 8 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light # 4
Light #7
#4+ #7 (2 hr. + 4 hr. + 6 hr. +8 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light #4
Light # 7
#4+ #7 (4 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light #4
Light #7
#4+ #7 (4 hr. + 6 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light #4
Light #7
#4+ #7 (6 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light #4
Light #7
#4+ #7 (8 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Light # 4
Light # 7
#4+ #7 (4 hr. + 6 hr. +8 hr. delay light) –
Fault occurring
Call Tech Support
Steady light –
Flashing light –
Touch Senstive Button -
NOTE:
Light #1 is the Power Status LED.
Light #2 is the Car Connected Status LED.
Light #5 is the WI-Fi LED status.
Light #4 is the LED Fault light.
Light #7 is the Time Delay LED Light bar with 2, 4, 6, and 8
hour delay lights – some combination of lights 4 and 7 indicate
the fault.
Light #9 is the Touch Sensitive Button.
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APPENDIX B – Useful Links
Find the following at: usa.siemens.com/versicharge
• Register your VersiCharge
• Download the VersiCharge Configuration Tool
• Configure your VersiCharge
• VersiCharge Frequently Asked Questions
• Detailed VersiCharge Installation and Operating Manual, as
well as all legal and warranty information.
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