Siemens VersiCharge AC Instruction Manual

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VersiCharge™AC
Electric vehicle
charging station
March 
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VersiCharge™ AC

Equipment List
Standard Installation – What you will need:
Certified electrician (recommended)
Cordless drill (Phillips bit with extender)
– include /” drill bit for pilot holes
Stud finder Level
 V AC voltmeter NEMA - outlet (only used for the
 A residential charger)
/” socket wrench
Flathead and Phillips head screwdriver # AWG ° C copper wire should be used
for a  A charger and # AWG ° 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.
A  A charger requires a -pole,  V,
 A circuit breaker. A  A charger
requires a -pole,  V,  A circuit
breaker.
Installation Kit
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Kit Supplied
Equipment
1 –Ferrite core 1 –Multi-use connector (This connector is used for both the Modbus and the
External Remote Control Interface Connector and supplied with commercial units only).
 – Mounting bracket  – Cable holster  – Admin Cards  – User Cards
 – Lag screws, hex head
screws, / x ” (for
securing the mounting
bracket to the wall studs)
Tamper-resistant /” Allen
wrench (secure the charger)
 – # x -/” Phillips head
drywall screw (for securing
the holster to the wall stud)
 – #- X /”, tamper-
resistant, pin-in hex socket
button head cap screws
(secure the charger)
. Alternate Installation (Wallboard Installation) – What you will need (screws and anchors are not included in the
VersiCharge installation kit)
Five # x -½ LG Phillips head Ø. head minimum, with five # wall anchors (NOTE: the wall anchors must be rated for
 lbs. for /” dry wall).
Admin Card
Admin Card
User Card
User Card
User Card
User Card
User Card
NOTE: Supplied with Commercial units only. For RFID setup, see RFID Setup in the complete
VersiCharge Installation and Operations Manual at: usa.siemens.com/versicharge.
NOTE: plug-supplied
units (40A) will have
the Ferrite core
factory installed. Only
units to be hardwired
(48 A) will install the
Ferrite core.
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Hardwire Bending Diagram
Dedicated 2-pole 50 A / 60 A
common trip branch
circuit breaker
VersiCharge Hardwired Models
NOTE: The rating of the circuit breaker that will be required is based on the ampere rating of the EVSE;  A requires a  A
breaker, and  A requires a  A breaker. Also, the wiring should not be exposed to any conditions that could potentially damage
wiring or cause a potential hazard.
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Step 1 A: Standard mounting Find the stud. Place the mounting bracket no more than ” above the outlet and use
it as a guide to mark the location of the top center hole. Then, drill a /” pilot hole.
Mount the bracket using the top hole and the lag screws (with the hinges facing
upward and with the flat side of the bracket against the wall). DO NOT tighten all the
way. Level the bracket.
Drill a /” pilot hole for the center-bottom hole. Secure with lag screws. Tighten the
top and bottom screws using a /” socket wrench. DO NOT overtighten or lag
screws can be broken.
For concrete cinder block walls, install appropriate anchors. If using an existing
outlet, ensure that the power cord will reach to the outlet.
Mount in compliance with all National Electrical Code® (NEC) and local jurisdiction
requirements.
For Siemens post-installation, see the post instruction manual at
usa.siemens.com/versichargecommercial, under the Installation section.
Step 1 B: Alternate mounting – wallboard installation NOTE: Anchor rating: five anchors must be rated as  lbs anchors rated for /” dry
wall.
The VersiCharge can be mounted using five # x -½ LG Phillips head with five #
wall anchors.
Locate the mounting bracket not more than ” above a  V outlet. If hardwiring,
the wiring will come through the bottom of the charger. Level the mounting bracket
and drill four holes, one in each corner of the bracket. Place the anchors into the
wallboard until they are flush with the wall.
Place the mounting bracket over the holes (with the hinges facing upward and with
the flat side of the bracket against the wall) with the anchors and screw the
mounting to the wall. Add a fifth hole for mounting the holster once the unit is
mounted on the wall. Place the holster on the wall and mark the correct position for
the hole.
Step 2: 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 onto the hinges. Rotate to the right until the unit clicks and is
closed. Secure the enclosure with the tamper-resistant screw and supplied Allen
wrench.
Plug the VersiCharge into the  V outlet.
If hardwiring the unit, see the Hardwire Installation in Step .
Step 3: Set amp switch The VersiCharge comes set to the maximum of the model purchased (for example, a
 A model will come with the amp adjustment switch set to , and a  A unit amp
adjustment switch will be set to ).
Verify the required amp adjustment switch setting based on the branch circuit
protection (see the full installation manual for diagram, available at the link below).
www.usa.siemens.com/versichargeinstall
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.
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Step 4: Hardwire the VersiCharge and ferrite core –
skip if using an existing 240 V outlet
VersiCharge will need to be mounted on the bracket to hardwire the device.
Plug-supplied units only:
Open the VersiCharge to expose the backside of the unit. Remove the high voltage
door by removing the four screws. Disconnect the attachment plug wires from the
terminal block by loosening the screws in positions ,  and , and remove the ferrite
core (the core will be reinstalled when hardwired).
Disconnect and remove the strain relief and entire cord-and-plug assembly and
follow the hardwiring instructions for plug and non-plug units below.
Hardwiring for plug and non-plug units:
NOTE: Do not adjust the two screws on the right side of the terminal block relays.
These are for factory use only.
Expose the wiring terminals by opening the back of the unit and loosening the lug
screws. Route the conductors into the VersiCharge from the conductor opening with
proper strain relief. Pull  to  inches of slack through the conductor opening.
Locate the ferrite core (the ferrite core supplied in the resealable plastic bag or
reserved when the plug was removed). Slide the ferrite core over the black and red
wires ONLY and into position as shown in the image to the left (the green wire/
ground should not be placed through the ferrite core). Wire the conductors (copper
only) into the VersiCharge (L, L and ground) from the connected conduit.
Using a torque screwdriver, torque all lugs to  in-lbs. Refer to page  for the
hardwire bending diagram. Replace the high voltage door and secure by inserting
and torquing four screws with  in-lbs.
Steps 5 through 9 are only applicable to specific models/features. Match the charger feature to the installation step. Steps 10
through 12 are applicable to ALL chargers.
Step 5: SIM Card Installation (if not factory installed) This hardware uses a micro SIM card, but with an adapter it will allow nano SIM
cards. The SIM card should NOT require a PIN and must be an IoT SIM card. Locked
SIM cards are not supported by VersiCharge hardware.
The following carriers are supported: for USA: AT&T, T-Mobile; and for Canada:
Rogers/Telus. Data plans should have a minimum consumption of  MBs per month
per charger.
Expose the area holding the SIM card hardware by removing the four screws. The SIM
card sits next to the Ethernet connection. Slide the micro SIM card into the slot (the
SIM card is to be supplied by the service provider).
The SIM card socket is spring loaded. Slide the SIM card towards the bottom of the
slot until it stays in place.
To remove/replace the SIM card, press the SIM card down and it will spring up and
out of the slot.
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Step 6: Connect Ethernet NOTE: The Ethernet cable connector should NOT be on the Ethernet cable when it is
pushed through the gland. This gland will not self-seal if the connector is pushed
through the gland and the NEMA  rating will be lost.
Push the Ethernet cable through the hole of the waterproof membrane of the gland.
Connect the Ethernet RJ plug to the cable. Insert the RJ plug from the bottom up
into the Ethernet port.
Step 7: Connect Modbus RS485
(commercial units only)
NOTE: The multi-use connector should NOT be on the Modbus cable when it is
pushed through the gland. This gland will not self-seal if the connector is
pushed through the gland and the NEMA  rating will be lost.
Using the supplied multi-use connector, gently press the connector into place.
Push the external Modbus cable through the hole of the waterproof membrane
of the gland. Gently tuck the wiring into the space.
NOTE: For more information, see the Modbus Manual and the Modbus
Communications Setup in the VersiCharge AC Series Install and Operations
Manual at usa.siemens.com/versichargecommercial, under the Installation
section.
Security: The Modbus RTU is open protocol, and it is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure the security of the wiring of these connections to prevent
tampering.
Step 8 A: Set Modbus Parent Termination Switch
(commercial parent units only)
SW- (left side) labelled 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).
NOTE: For more detail on the Modbus and the Termination Switch position settings,
refer to the complete VersiCharge AC Series Installation and Operations Manual and
the VersiCharge Modbus Manual at www.usa.siemens.com/versichargecommercial,
under the Installation section.
Step 8 B: Set Modbus Child Termination Switch
(commercial child units only)
SW- (right side) labelled RS Term is the Termination Switch. For 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).
NOTE: For more detail on the Modbus and the Termination Switch position settings,
refer to the complete VersiCharge AC Series Installation and Operation Manual at
usa.siemens.com/versichargecommercial, under the Installation section.
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Step 9: Connect the external remote control interface
using the multi-use connector – supplied with
commercial units only
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, and so on.
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 usa.siemens.com/versichargecommercial, under the
Installation section for more details.
Step 10: Close the charger Secure the back cover on the top right of the charger. Then insert the four screws
and tighten them to 10 in-lbs.
Rotate the charger to the right to close the charger shut.
Step 11: Secure the charger Using the kit-supplied, tamper-resistant screw, secure the charger cover with one
screw on the side.
Step 12: Install the holster Align the holster with guides in the charger. Using the kit-supplied, tamper-resistant
screw, use the third screw to secure the holster to the charger (the hole at the top of
the holster).
Standard installation: Using the kit-supplied lag screw, screw into the wall.
Alternate installation: Using the fifth wallboard screw with the anchor, screw into the
wall.
Secure the holster to the wall.
Standard installation: Use the # x -/” drywall screw and Phillips screwdriver to
secure the holster to the wall stud.
Alternate installation: Use the additional wallboard screw with an anchor to secure
holster to the wall.
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Step 13: Check the system
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: Whenever the interior wiring is exposed while there is
power to the unit, there is danger of hazardous voltage and
serious injury.
Turn the power on; the white Power Available light should illuminate. If it does not,
verify that the outlet or wire is putting out  V or  V using the voltmeter.
With the Power Available light on, plug the EVSE cable into the car. If you have any fault
lights, please refer to the full manual at www.usa.siemens.com/versichargeinstall.
Siemens Sifinity Go mobile app: Download the Sifinity Go mobile app to your
smartphone to get started using your charger. Find these applications at either the
Google Play or App Store.
Siemens Commercial Charger Configuration Tool (PC App): Download the
Configuration Tool (PC application) to configure commercial chargers at https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document//versicharge-ac-wallbox-
commissioning-tools?dti=&lc=en-BG.
To register the hardware: https://siemens-smartinfrastructure.force.com/
eMobilityCloud/s/login/?ec=&startURL=%FeMobilityCloud%Fs%F.
If you don’t have an existing account and are not using the mobile app, you can
create an account in VersiCloud before commissioning the chargers at
versichargesg.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%f%.
If assistance is needed, please call 1 855-950-6339, option 9, or create a support ticket at
https://siemens-smartinfrastructure.force.com/SI/s/createcase.
Please visit usa.siemens.com/versichargeinstall for additional instruction and information or scan the
QR code below to learn how to easily install your VersiCharge AC level 2 EV charger.
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