SICHARGE UC 100

Introduction 1

Safety instructions 2

Description 3
SICHARGE
Preparing for use 4
SICHARGE UC 100 5
Installation

Connecting 6
Operating Instructions

Commissioning 7

Operation 8

Handling alarms and errors 9

Maintenance and service 10

Disposal 11

Service & Support 12

Technical specifications 13

Declaration of Conformity 14

List of abbreviations A

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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.

DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION
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NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
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Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Table of contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 About the operating instructions ............................................................................................... 6
1.2 Open-source software............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Basic safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 7
2.2 The five safety rules for electrical work...................................................................................12
2.3 Emergency Stop button ..........................................................................................................13
2.4 Safety sign ..............................................................................................................................14
2.5 Industrial Security ...................................................................................................................15
2.6 Identification of the device ......................................................................................................16
3 Description ............................................................................................................................................ 17
3.1 Product overview ....................................................................................................................17
3.2 Display and operator controls .................................................................................................18
3.3 Design of the charging station ................................................................................................20
3.4 Charging cable ........................................................................................................................22
3.5 Electrical protection devices ...................................................................................................24
4 Preparing for use .................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1 Checking incoming goods .......................................................................................................25
4.1.1 Checking the delivery for completeness and correctness ......................................................25
4.1.2 Checking the transport packaging ..........................................................................................25
4.1.3 Unpackaging the charging station ..........................................................................................27
4.1.4 Report missing delivery components or transport damage ....................................................28
4.2 Location planning ....................................................................................................................28
4.3 Preparing the base area .........................................................................................................31
4.4 Storing the charging station ....................................................................................................32
4.5 Transporting the charging station ...........................................................................................33
5 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 35
5.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................35
5.2 Positioning the charging station ..............................................................................................36
5.3 Inserting the power cable into the cabinet ..............................................................................37
5.4 Securing the charging station .................................................................................................39
5.5 Install the cable gland plate ....................................................................................................40

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6 Connecting ........................................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 41
6.2 Connecting the power supply cable ....................................................................................... 42
7 Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 44
8 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 47
8.1 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 47
8.2 Plug in the charging cable ...................................................................................................... 48
8.3 Monitoring the charging process ............................................................................................ 50
8.4 Stop charging ......................................................................................................................... 53
8.5 Unplugging the charging cable .............................................................................................. 54
8.6 Displaying alarms ................................................................................................................... 55
8.7 Operating the Service menu .................................................................................................. 58
8.7.1 Selecting options .................................................................................................................... 58
8.7.2 Checking recorded alarms ..................................................................................................... 59
8.7.3 Restarting the charging process after an alarm ..................................................................... 61
8.7.4 Displaying information about the charging station ................................................................. 64
8.7.5 Changing the display language.............................................................................................. 66
8.7.6 Displaying energy values of the charging process ................................................................ 67
8.7.7 Displaying the current and voltage trend of the charging process ......................................... 68
9 Handling alarms and errors ................................................................................................................... 70
9.1 "Emergency Stop" alarm message ........................................................................................ 70
9.2 Alarm message "Cabinet's Door Opened" ............................................................................. 71
9.3 Alarm message "Ground Fault Detection" ............................................................................. 72
9.4 Alarm messages in the alarm history ..................................................................................... 74
10 Maintenance and service ...................................................................................................................... 77
10.1 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 77
10.2 Maintenance plan ................................................................................................................... 78
10.3 Servicing the charging station ................................................................................................ 80
10.3.1 Cleaning the touch screen ..................................................................................................... 80
10.3.2 Cleaning the cabinet .............................................................................................................. 81
10.3.3 Replacing an air filter ............................................................................................................. 82
10.4 Replacing the cabinet fan ...................................................................................................... 84
11 Disposal................................................................................................................................................ 87
12 Service & Support ................................................................................................................................. 88
12.1 Siemens Industry Support ...................................................................................................... 88
13 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 89
13.1 Charging cycle ....................................................................................................................... 90

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14 Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................................... 91

14.1 Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................91
A List of abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 92
A.1 Abbreviations ..........................................................................................................................92
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 93

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Introduction 1
1.1 About the operating instructions
These operating instructions contain the information required for safe operation and intended
use of the SICHARGE UC charging station.

Safekeeping the operating instructions

The operating instructions are an integral part of the product and an indispensable part of the
product safety concept. The following requirements therefore apply for safekeeping the
operating instructions:
● Keep the operating instructions for the entire service life of the charging station.
● Make the operating instructions easily accessible for all persons involved at all times.
● If you transfer the charging station to third parties, also pass along the operating
instructions.

Using the operating instructions

How to use the operating instructions correctly:
● Make the operating instructions available to all persons involved before and during work
on the charging station.
● Read the operating instructions carefully before starting work.
● Follow the safety instructions and handling instructions.

1.2 Open-source software

Open-source software is used in the firmware of the product described. Open Source
Software is provided free of charge. We are liable for the product described, including the
open-source software contained in it, pursuant to the conditions applicable to the product.
Siemens accepts no liability for the use of the open source software over and above the
intended program sequence, or for any faults caused by modifications to the software.
For legal reasons, we are obliged to publish the original text of the license conditions and
copyright notices. Read the information enclosed with the product or provided for download
on the Siemens homepage.

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2.1 Basic safety instructions
The charging station complies with all prescribed technical safety standards and thereby
offers the greatest possible product safety. To ensure the safety of all persons, systems and
equipment at all times, adhere to the following basic safety instructions.

Guidelines and regulations

In order to ensure comprehensive safety, adhere to the following guidelines and regulations:
● Guidelines for occupational safety
● Regulations for prevention of accidents
● Trade regulations
● Technical connection conditions of the power supply unit
● Building regulations
● Generally accepted rules of technology

Target group
These operating instructions are intended for the following persons:
● Planners
– Planning the location of the charging station
● Carriers
– Transporting the charging station to the place of use
● Installers
– Mounting the charging station
● Qualified electricians
– Connecting electrical cables to the charging station
– Performance of the electrotechnical work on the charging station.
● Users
– Charging electric vehicles
● Service personnel
– Performing maintenance and servicing

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2.1 Basic safety instructions

Intended use
The intended use of the charging station is exclusively to charge the vehicle battery of an
electric vehicle. For this, the electric vehicle must be equipped with a charging socket of the
type CCS Combo 2. The charging station charges electric vehicles according to the
standards EN 62196-3 and EN 61851-23. Any other or additional use is not in accordance
with the intended use and constitutes misuse of the device. The charging station is suitable
for indoor and outdoor use. The permissible ambient conditions at the place of use must be
observed for intended use.

Qualified personnel
Non-electrical work, e.g. transport and assembly, may only be performed by qualified
personnel. Qualified personnel are qualified by training and experience to recognize risks
arising during the respective work and to avoid possible hazards.
Electrical engineering work may only be performed by qualified electricians themselves or
under their direction and supervision. A qualified electrician is someone who is able to
assess the work assigned to them and recognize potential dangers due to their professional
training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant standards.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment protects you against hazards to your health and safety. Use
your personal protective equipment in accordance with occupational safety guidelines and
accident prevention regulations.

Fire and explosion protection

Do not store or use flammable liquids that produce flammable fumes, such as gasoline or
ethanol, in the vicinity of the charging station. Electrostatic charge or heat generated during
charging can ignite explosive and flammable liquids.

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Protection against electromagnetic fields

The electromagnetic emission in the charging station meets the IEC 61851-21-2 standard:
● Noise immunity: Class A
● Emission (radiated): Class B
● Emission (conducted, AC input): Class B
● Emission (conducted, AC port): Class B
● Emission (conducted, DC port): Limits according to IEC 61851-21-2:2018
The charging station also complies with the following standards:
● IEC 61000-6-2: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards -
Immunity for industrial environments, 2016
● IEC 61000-6-3/EN 50081-1: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-3: Generic
standards - Emission standard for residential areas, business and commercial operations,
and small businesses

WARNING
Danger to life from electromagnetic fields when door is open
When the door is open, the switched-on charging station emits electromagnetic fields
(EMF) to the outside. Electromagnetic fields are particularly dangerous for people with
pacemakers or other implants in the immediate vicinity of a system.
• Therefore, switch off the power supply before opening the door of the charging station.
• If you open the door forcibly, the charging station automatically switches off the power
supply to the AC-DC converters.

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2.1 Basic safety instructions

Protection against ingress of liquid

The protection standard of the cabinet protects the charging station against the ingress of
splash water from all directions. In particular, the protection standard prevents the
penetration of precipitation and protects against all liquids applied to the surface of the
cabinet without pressure.
Also protect the charging station from liquids that exert pressure on the surface of the
cabinet:
● Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners when cleaning the charging station.
● Place the charging station in a flood-proof location.

WARNING
Electric shock due to ingress of liquid
Strong jets of water or flooding can cause liquid to enter the charging station. Moisture or
liquid inside the charging station can cause electric shock.
If liquid has entered the charging station, take the following safety precautions:
• Take the charging station out of service by switching it off at the electrical distributor.
• Qualified personnel must dry the charging station and check it for damage.

Protection against unauthorized opening

A lock system protects the charging station from unauthorized opening of the device door.
● Keep the key for the door locks safe against access by unauthorized persons.
● Only make the key available to authorized persons for work in the charging station.
● Do not leave the charging station unattended with the device door open.

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Alterations to the device

The operating instructions describe all permissible changes to the charging station. Any
other or additional changes are not permitted. Unauthorized modifications void the
manufacturer's warranty and the approvals of the device become invalid.

WARNING
Danger due to missing or unrecognizable safety signs and warnings
Missing or unrecognizable safety signs or warnings do not indicate that danger is not no
longer present. Undetected dangers can result in accidents with serious physical injury or
death.
• Check the presence of all safety signs and warnings using the operating instructions
• Replace missing safety signs and warnings
• Do not remove safety signs and warnings
• Replace unrecognizable safety signs and warnings

Only use undamaged equipment or parts

WARNING
Electric shock in case of damaged equipment
Improper handling can damage the equipment. Damaged devices may have dangerous
voltages on the cabinet or exposed components, which can cause serious injury or death if
touched.
• Comply with the technical specifications for transport, storage and operation.
• Check the charging cables and charging plugs for tampering, damage and foreign
objects.
• Do not use a device if it is damaged.

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2.2 The five safety rules for electrical work

2.2 The five safety rules for electrical work

The European standard EN 50110-1 "Operation of electrical installations" prescribes safety
rules for electrical work on and in electrical installations. To ensure the safety of persons and
property in accordance with the standards, always comply with the following safety rules.

Securing an electrical system before starting work

Before starting work on and in electrical installations, apply the following five safety rules:
1. Disconnect
2. Secure against reclosing
3. Ensure there is no voltage present
4. Ground and short-circuit
5. Cover or shield adjacent live parts

Prepare to switch on again after work is finished

After finishing and checking the work, prepare the restart as follows:
● Inform persons no longer required that the work is completed and no further work is
permitted.
● Withdraw persons no longer required
● Remove all tools, equipment and aids used

Switch on the electrical system again

After finishing the work, remove the protective measures and switch the system on again:
1. Remove short-circuit
2. Remove grounding
3. Remove covers or barriers
4. Remove fuse to prevent restart
5. Switch the system back on

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2.3 Emergency Stop button

2.3 Emergency Stop button

In a hazardous situation, pressing the Emergency Stop button immediately puts the charging
station into a safe emergency stop state.

Position of the button

The Emergency Stop button is positioned on the front of the charging station in the middle of
the device door.

① Emergency Stop button

Figure 2-1 Position of the button

Function of the Emergency Stop button

Pressing the Emergency Stop button triggers an alarm. The control system of the charging
station immediately switches off the power supply to the charging cable. The charging station
switches to a safe emergency stop state. The charging station displays the "Emergency
Stop" alarm message (Page 70) on the touch screen. For safety reasons, the charging
station cannot be operated in emergency stop state. The charging station only returns to its
normal operating state after the button has been reset.

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Canceling the emergency stop state

Note
Eliminate the hazardous situation
First eliminate the hazardous situation. Only then can the emergency stop state be canceled.

The Emergency Stop button is equipped with a rotate-to-unlatch mechanism. An arrow on

the top of the button indicates the direction of rotation for unlatching.

Unlatching the Emergency Stop button

To cancel the emergency stop state, proceed as follows:
● Turn the Emergency Stop button in the direction of the arrow until the button is released.
The charging station will automatically start up. When the charging station display shows the
Start menu, the charging station is back in normal operating mode.

2.4 Safety sign

To handle the charging station safely, safety signs are attached to the charging station and
the packaging.

Safety signs on the packaging

The following safety signs are attached to the packaging of the charging station:

Safety sign Meaning

Marking of the center of gravity

Warning of tipping hazard

Marking of the places at which forklifts are not allowed to lift.

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Safety sign on the charging station cabinet

The following safety signs are attached to the charging station cabinet:

Safety sign Meaning

Warning of general danger

Warning of dangerous voltage

Warning of tipping hazard

2.5 Industrial Security

SIEMENS AG provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support
the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.

Implement and maintain the industrial security concept

In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Systems, machines, and components should only be connected to
the enterprise network or the Internet if and to the extent that it is necessary and with
appropriate security measures in place (e.g. using firewalls and network segmentation).
In addition, the recommendations of Siemens regarding appropriate protective measures
should be observed. You can find additional information about Industrial Security at:
Industrial Security (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)

Only use current product versions

Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Using versions that are obsolete or
are no longer supported can increase the risk of cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
feed at:
Industrial Security RSS Feed (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)

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2.6 Identification of the device

2.6 Identification of the device

The nameplate clearly identifies the charging station. The nameplate also contains the
identification data of the device, the manufacturer and the CE marking.

Information on the nameplate

You can find the following information on the nameplate of the charging station:

Figure 2-2 Nameplate SICHARGE UC 100

Position of the nameplate on the device

The nameplate is located on the left exterior of the device in the lower left corner of the
cabinet.

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3.1 Product overview
The SICHARGE UC charging station enables high-performance charging of electrically
driven vehicles. Thanks to the support of the open, universal charging standard CSS Type 2,
the station charges different vehicle models from different manufacturers quickly and
efficiently.

Performance features
The SICHARGE UC charging station charges your electric vehicle quickly and safely. To
start the charging process, simply connect the charging cable to your vehicle. The charging
station then controls the entire charging process precisely and fully automatically.
The charging station features the following performance characteristics:
● Fully automatic control of the charging process
● User-friendly operation by a central touch screen
● Space-saving design
● High availability
● Easy maintenance and servicing

Application
The charging station is designed for charging electric vehicles in semi-public commercial and
industrial areas, for example:
● Terminals
● Vehicle depots
● Company parking lots

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3.2 Display and operator controls

3.2 Display and operator controls

Display and operator controls

The charging station has the following displays and operator controls:

① Touchscreen
② Emergency Stop button
③ Bottom door lock
④ Cable holder
⑤ Charging plug
⑥ Top door lock
Figure 3-1 Display and operator controls

Touchscreen
The charging station is equipped with a central Human Machine Interface (HMI) ①. The
SIPLUS HMI KTP700 Basic has a touch screen with a 7" display in widescreen format. The
large viewing angle of the display makes it easier to recognize the operating information from
different viewing directions. To adapt the display to different lighting situations, the backlight
of the display can be dimmed over a wide range of brightness.

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Charging plug and cable holder

The charging apparatus is located on the left of the charging station. Use the charging plug
⑤ to establish a charging connection to all electric vehicles equipped with a charging socket
according to the CCS Combo 2 standard. When not in use, keep the charging plug in the
plug position of the charging station. When plugged in, the plug holder protects the charging
plug from mechanical damage and environmental influences. The cable holder ④ safely
secures the charging cable while saving space and thereby protects the charging cable
against damage.

Emergency Stop button

The charging station is equipped with an Emergency Stop button ②. When you press the
Emergency Stop button in a hazardous situation, the charging station immediately stops
charging. The charging station switches to the safe emergency stop state. The touch screen
displays the "Emergency Stop" alarm message (Page 70). For safety reasons, the charging
station cannot be operated in emergency stop state. The charging station only returns to its
normal operating state after the button has been reset.

Lock system
To protect the charging station from unauthorized opening, the door of the charging station is
equipped with a lock system. The door locks ③ and ⑥ secure access to the interior of the
charging station. You need a special door key to open the device door. The door key is
included in the delivery.

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3.3 Design of the charging station

3.3 Design of the charging station

The control system with the communication modules, fuse elements and switching elements
is located inside the charging station at the front. The current transformer is also located on
the front above the central control panel.

① Current transformer
② Main contactor
③ Control system and communication modules
④ Main switch
⑤ EMI filter

Figure 3-2 Interior front

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3.3 Design of the charging station

The SECC communication module, the input filter and the transformer are located on the
rear panel. The transformer of the charging station is positioned in the middle of the cabinet
behind the central switchboard.

① SECC
② Input filter
③ Transformer

Figure 3-3 Interior rear

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3.4 Charging cable

3.4 Charging cable

The charging station is equipped with a charging cable for charging electric vehicles with
direct current. The charging cable enables charging of electric vehicles according to
standard CCS Type 2 (IEC 62196-3).

Charging contacts
In order to transfer high charging power quickly and safely, the Combo 2 plug of the charging
cable uses the following charging contacts:

Figure 3-4 Charging contacts

No Contact Use
.
① Control Pilot (CP) Vehicle and charging station communicate via the CP signal
contact.
② Protective Earth (PE) The PE ground contact protects in case of an electrically faulty
cable connection.
③ Proximity Pilot (PP) The charging station and the electric vehicle recognize the max-
imum charging current transferred by the charging cable via the
PP contact.
④ Direct Current Minus (DC-) The DC- contact forms the negative pole for DC charging.

⑤ Direct Current Plus (DC+) The DC+ contact forms the positive pole for DC charging.

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3.4 Charging cable

Locking
Charging mode 4 for DC charging according to the IEC 62196-3 standard prescribes secure
locking of the plug connection between the charging plug and the vehicle's charging socket
during the entire charging process. Therefore, an electromechanical actuator in the charging
plug automatically locks the plug connection once it is plugged in. The actuator bolt
withstands very high extraction forces and thus offers maximum protection against the
charging plug being pulled out by force during the charging process.

Temperature monitoring
The integrated temperature monitoring of the charging cable ensures safe transfer of the
charging power. Temperature sensors monitor the charging contacts DC+ and DC- during
the entire charging process. If the temperature at one of the charging contacts rises above
90 °C, the charge control system switches off the power supply to the charging cable
immediately and safely.

Performance features
The charging cable has the following features:

Feature Value
Charging standard IEC 62196-3
Charging mode 4
Rated current 200 A
Rated voltage 1000 V DC
Cable outer diameter 32.0 mm ± 0.2 mm
Permissible ambient temperature in operation -30 °C ... +50 °C
Power contacts DC+, DC-, PE
Insertion cycles > 10000
Insertion and withdrawal force < 100 N
Degree of protection with an inserted charging IP44
plug
Degree of protection with a charging plug not IP20
inserted

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3.5 Electrical protection devices

3.5 Electrical protection devices

The charging station is equipped with several electrical protection devices.

Overvoltage protection
The charging station has comprehensive protection against overvoltages from the
distribution network. Voltage-dependent resistors with short response times protect each line
conductor of the power cable against overvoltages. In addition, the control system of the
charging station constantly monitors the mains voltage. If the mains voltage exceeds or falls
below the permissible limits, the charging station interrupts the charging process in progress
or does not start the charging process.

Overload protection
A separate system constantly monitors the input current and the output current in the
charging station. The charging station supplies the system with power directly from the input
voltage. This allows the system to monitor currents even when there is no output voltage.
The S7-1200 control system constantly monitors the input current and the output current. If a
measured current value exceeds the preset limits, the control system opens the main
contactor. The open main contactor separates the charging module and the vehicle
electrically. No more charging current flows between the charging station and the vehicle. A
fuse at the input protects the charging station against overcurrent. A fuse also protects the
electric vehicle against overcurrent at the output.

Insulation monitoring
To ensure that an electric vehicle is safe, the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system must
not be grounded via electrically conductive material. For this reason, an insulation monitoring
device in the charging station constantly monitors the resistance between the DC+ and
DC-contacts to ground. If this resistance falls below the permissible limit, the insulation
monitoring device switches off the output current and disconnects the AC-DC converter from
the AC input. In addition, the insulation monitoring device sends a message to the S7-1200
control system, which displays the Alarm message "Ground Fault Detection" (Page 72). For
safety reasons, the charging station switches to the safe emergency stop state. The charging
station can no longer be operated in the emergency stop state. To reset the charging station,
the user must acknowledge the alarm. When the alarm disappears, the charging station is
ready for use again.

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4.1 Checking incoming goods

4.1.1 Checking the delivery for completeness and correctness

When the carrier delivers the charging station, immediately perform an incoming goods
inspection.

Checking delivery
Start the incoming goods inspection with the following steps:
● Check the completeness of the delivery
● Check that the delivery documents correspond to the goods delivered

4.1.2 Checking the transport packaging

Start the inspection of the transport packaging with a visual inspection of the shock indicator.

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4.1 Checking incoming goods

Checking the shock indicator

During transport, a transport pallet with shock absorbers protects the charging station from
shocks and vibrations. However, the effect of extreme G-forces can overload the shock
absorbers. A shock indicator is attached to the transport packaging of the charging station to
detect the occurrence of such a damaging event.

① Indicator tube

Figure 4-1 Schematic example: Shock indicator

The shock indicator monitors any G-forces acting during the entire transport. If the charging
station is subjected to unacceptably high G-forces during transport, the shock indicator is
triggered. The indicator tube shows that the tolerance limit for G-forces has been exceeded
by red coloring.
Perform a visual inspection of the shock indicator as follows:
1. Check whether there is a shock indicator on the transport packaging.
2. Check whether the glass tube in the middle of the indicator has turned red.
3. Report any red colored or missing indicator to the carrier immediately.
The forwarding agent must confirm the red colored or missing indicator. The forwarding
agent does not receive a clean receipt.

Check the overall transport packaging

After you have checked the shock indicator, continue checking the incoming goods with the
visual inspection of the overall transport packaging.

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4.1 Checking incoming goods

4.1.3 Unpackaging the charging station

Depending on the transport route, the forwarding agent delivers the charging station in
different transport packaging.

Removing packaging for road transport

To remove the packaging, proceed as follows:
1. Remove transport film
2. Remove the edge protection strips
3. Remove spacers

Remove packaging for air transport

To remove the packaging, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the side walls of the packaging one-by-one as follows:
– Unscrew the screws in the side panel
– Remove side panel
2. Lift the lid of the transport packaging from the charging station

Remove the packaging for sea transport

To remove the packaging, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the aluminum compound foil.
2. Remove the side walls of the packaging one-by-one as follows:
– Unscrew the screws in the side panel
– Remove side panel
3. Lift the lid of the transport packaging from the charging station

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4.2 Location planning

4.1.4 Report missing delivery components or transport damage

If you discover that the delivery is incomplete or that there is transport damage, document
the damage first. Then submit a damage report.

Documenting damage
Take immediate action to determine the exact extent, cause and origin of the damage. Take
immediate and appropriate measures to limit the damage.
In particular, document the damage as follows:
● Photograph the damage.
● Record all known information on the damaging event, e.g. location, time and date.

Report incomplete delivery or damaged delivery items

If the delivery is incomplete or damaged, inform the following persons immediately:
● Contact of the supplier (see delivery note)
● Contact of the purchaser (see delivery note)
● Person responsible for the transport company

4.2 Location planning

To operate the charging station safely, you need a location that meets the following
requirements.

Selection criteria for a safe location

Select the location of the charging station so that all actions around charging are always
safe. The user must be able to connect the vehicle without using extension cables. The
charging station, therefore, must be located in the immediate vicinity of the charging areas
but without itself posing a danger to persons or vehicles.

Properties of the base area

To ensure the stability of the charging station, the base area must meet the following
requirements:
● Level
● Dry
● Sufficiently solid and capable of bearing the load (e.g. concrete area in quality class
C30/37)

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Minimum clearances
To enable operation and maintenance and to ensure proper ventilation of the charging
station, you need to maintain the following minimum clearances (in mm):

Figure 4-2 Minimum clearances

In addition, a minimum clearance of 60 cm between the top of the charging station and the
ceiling of the room is required at the intended location.

Maximum allowable temperature at air inlet

The maximum permissible temperature at the air inlet is 45 °C. When the temperature rises
above 45 °C, the rated output could be reduced. Under no circumstances should the
charging station be operated above the maximum permissible ambient temperature.

Direction of air flow

The supply air enters the top rear of the charging station. The exhaust air exits through
outlets at the front and rear at the bottom of the charging station. To achieve the best
possible cooling, recirculation of exhaust air should be avoided.

Electrical installation
The charging station is designed for connection to the low voltage network (400 Volts).
Connect the charging station to the electrical distributor via a supply line dimensioned for the
expected current load. To ensure protection against residual currents, a type A residual
current circuit breaker on the distributor must protect the charging station.

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Bumper
To protect the charging station against contact by vehicles, install a bumper ①.

① Bumper
② Vehicle
③ Charging station

Figure 4-3 Example: Correct position of the bumper and charging station

Plan for bumpers based on the dimensions of the vehicles used. The bumper must stop the
vehicle ② before the vehicle overhang touches the charging station ③. The bumper must
not interfere with the opening of the charging station's cabinet door.

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4.3 Preparing the base area

4.3 Preparing the base area

In order to secure the charging station securely on the intended base area, you need to
prepare the base area.

Drill holes for fastening points

In order to be able to mount the station, the following drill holes must be available for the
securing points:

Figure 4-4 Securing points

Screws for securing the charging station

To attach the charging station to the base area (Page 39), you need the following fasteners:
● 10 screws size M18
● 10 washers
● 10 cement sockets

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4.4 Storing the charging station

Safe operation of the device requires proper storage of the charging station.

NOTICE
Damage to property due to improper storage
Improper storage may result in damage to the charging station, e.g. corrosion damage.
• Observe the conditions for proper storage.

Storage conditions
Store the charging station indoors. The storage location must meet the following conditions:
● Horizontal surface
● Protection against mechanical stress (e.g. from shock, vibration)
● Dust-free
● Low-pollutant atmosphere
● Room temperature as constant as possible
● Permissible room temperature range: -40 °C to +70 °C
● Permissible relative humidity: 30% to 70% (non-condensing)

Long-term storage

NOTICE
Material damage due to excessive storage time
If the electronic components of the charging station remain switched off for more than a
year, storage damage to the components may occur.
• Only store the charging station for an extended time if necessary.
• Put the charging station back into operation after one year at the latest.

If you store the charging station for a longer period, also observe the following:
● Use the original transport packaging.
● Regularly check that the actual storage conditions do not allow condensation to form.
● Check the charging station at regular intervals for damage.

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4.5 Transporting the charging station

WARNING
Danger to life when standing under lifted loads
If hoisting gear or load handling equipment fail, a lifted load can drop. If you are in the
hazardous area under or next to the lifted load at this time, death, serious injury and
material damage may result.
• Always use hoisting gear and load handling equipment properly.
• Do not stay in the hazardous area under or next to lifted loads.

DANGER
Danger to life due to improper transport
If you transport the charging station improperly, the device may tip over. Tipping of the
charging station can cause death, serious injury and material damage.
• Only qualified persons may transport the charging station.
• Only use approved means of transport and hoisting gear.
• Pay attention to the center of gravity of the charging station. The center of gravity is
marked on the device and on the packaging.
• Note the weight of the charging station.
• Only transport the charging station in a vertical position.
• The forks of the forklift must protrude at the rear of the transport pallet. The bottom
boards of the transport pallet cannot bear loads.

Note
Transporting the charging station on the transport pallet
The transport pallet protects the charging station from damage and facilitates transport.
• Therefore, always transport the charging station on the transport pallet.

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4.5 Transporting the charging station

Transporting the charging station

Figure 4-5 Forklift transport

To transport the charging station to the site with a forklift, proceed as follows:
1. Drive into the transport pallet with the forks on the transverse or longitudinal side.
2. Drive in until the forks protrude on the other side of the pallet.
3. Lift the charging station vertically.
4. Transport the charging station upright to the site.

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5.1 Safety instructions
In order to mount the charging station safely, observe the following safety instructions.

DANGER
Electrical shock from contact with exposed electrical connections or components
Before starting the installation work, check that the supply cable has been disconnected
from the power source and secured against unintentional restart.
If damage or tampering is visible (e.g. damage to the cabinet), do not install the charging
station.

WARNING
Danger to life when standing under lifted loads
If hoisting gear or load handling equipment fail, a lifted load can drop. If you are in the
hazardous area under or next to the lifted load at this time, death, serious injury and
material damage may result.
• Always use hoisting gear and load handling equipment properly.
• Do not stay in the hazardous area under or next to a lifted load.

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5.2 Positioning the charging station

5.2 Positioning the charging station

To set up the charging station at the site, you need to lift the charging station from the
transport pallet. Then use a forklift to transport the charging station to the prepared base
area.

Lifting the charging station

To lift the charging station from the transport pallet, proceed as follows:
1. Drive the forks from the front or from behind under the bottom of the cabinet.
2. Lift the charging station vertically upwards.
3. Transport the charging station in a vertical position in relation to the base area.

Positioning the charging station on the base area

To position the charging station on the base area, proceed as follows:
1. Position the charging station on the base area above the holes for the fastening screws.
2. Check that the mounting holes in the feet of the station are above the securing points on
the base area.
3. Lower the charging station onto the base area.

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5.3 Inserting the power cable into the cabinet

5.3 Inserting the power cable into the cabinet

After positioning the charging station on the base area for the first time, insert the power
cable into the charging station cabinet.

WARNING
Danger to life when standing under lifted loads
If hoisting gear or load handling equipment fail, a lifted load can drop. If you are in the
hazardous area under or next to the lifted load at this time, death, serious injury and
material damage may result.
• Always use hoisting gear and load handling equipment properly.
• Do not stay in the hazardous area under or next to lifted loads.

DANGER
Danger to life due to improper lifting
If you lift the charging station improperly, the device may tip over. Tipping of the charging
station can cause death, serious injury and material damage.
• Only qualified personnel should lift the charging station.
• Only use approved hoisting gear.
• Pay attention to the center of gravity of the charging station.
• Note the weight of the charging station.
• Only lift the charging station in a vertical position.
• The forks of the forklift must protrude on the opposite side of the charging station.

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5.3 Inserting the power cable into the cabinet

Securing the charging station in a raised position

To insert the power cable into the cabinet, you need to first lift the charging station and fix it
in a raised position:
1. Drive the forks of the forklift from the front or from behind under the bottom of the cabinet.
2. Lift the charging station vertically upwards.
3. Position one wooden beam under each of the cabinet feet.

① Wooden beam
Figure 5-1 Charging station in raised position

4. Lower the charging station onto the wooden beams.

Remove the protective cover

To make the cable gland accessible, first remove the lowest protective cover inside the
charging station:
1. Open the cabinet door.
2. Remove the handle of the main switch.
3. Unscrew the fastening screws of the lowest protective cover.
4. Remove the protective cover.

Pull the cable through the opening in the cabinet floor

1. Loosen the six fastening screws of the cable gland plate.
2. Remove the cable gland plate from the cabinet.
3. Pull the power cable from below through the opening in the cabinet floor.

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Reposition the charging station on the base area

1. Close the cabinet door.
2. Drive the forks of the forklift from the front or from behind under the bottom of the cabinet.
3. Lift the charging station vertically upwards.
4. Remove the wooden beams.
5. Lower the charging station onto the base area.

5.4 Securing the charging station

After inserting the power cord into the cabinet, attach the charging station to the base area.

Required tools and fasteners

You will need the following tools to secure the charging station:
● Torque wrench
● Socket: Hexagon, SW18
You will also need the following fasteners:
● 10 screws M18, property class 8.8
● 10 washers
● 10 cement sockets

Securing the charging station

To secure the charging station to the base area, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the fastening screws into the drill holes.
2. Tighten the screws.
Tightening torque: 150 Nm

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5.5 Install the cable gland plate

5.5 Install the cable gland plate

After you have secured the charging station, re-install the cable gland plate.

Pull the cable through the cable gland plate

1. Open the device door.
2. Pick up the cable gland plate.
3. Pull the power cable through the hole in the cable gland plate.

Install the cable gland plate

Figure 5-2 Cable gland plate (dimensions in mm)

1. Push the cable gland plate onto the fastening screws in the cabinet floor.
2. Screw the nuts onto the fastening screws.
3. Tighten all nuts.

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6.1 Safety instructions
The installer is responsible for the electrical connection of the charging station. The electrical
connection of the charging station must be performed in accordance with the relevant
regulations (such as conductor cross-section, fuses, ground connection).
During all work on the charging station, observe the basic safety instructions (Page 7), the
requirements of DIN EN 50110-1 for safe working with and on electrical installations or
equivalent applicable local guidelines. Also observe the following safety instructions.

WARNING
Electric shock due to lack of grounding
If the protective conductor connection is missing or incorrectly connected, high voltages
may be present on exposed parts. Touching the parts can lead to serious injury or death.
To ground the charging station, connect the protective conductor properly.

NOTICE
Danger to life and damage to property due to loose power connections
Insufficient tightening torques and vibrations lead to loose power connections. Loose power
connections can result in high voltages on exposed parts. Touching the parts can lead to
serious injury or death. Loose power connections can also cause fire damage, defects to
the device or malfunctions.
• Tighten all power connections to the specified tightening torque.
• Check all power connections at regular intervals, especially after transport.

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6.2 Connecting the power supply cable

6.2 Connecting the power supply cable

To connect the charging station to the distribution network, connect the power cable to the
main switch of the charging station.

Requirements
● You have removed the handle of the main switch.
● You have removed the bottom protective cover.
● You have inserted the power cable into the cabinet.

Connections of the power supply cable

① Ground connection PE
② L1 terminal
③ L2 terminal
④ L3 terminal

Figure 6-1 I/Os

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6.2 Connecting the power supply cable

Connect protective conductor

First connect the protective conductor of the power cable to the ground terminal:
1. Remove the sheath of the power cable to a length of approx. 20 cm.
2. Select an M12-size cable lug for the corresponding conductor cross-section.
3. Strip off the end of the conductor so that the remaining insulation reaches up to the cable
lug.
4. Fasten the cable lug correctly to the end of the conductor.
5. Plug the cable lug onto the bolt of the ground terminal ①.
6. Tighten the fastening nut to the required torque:
– Size of fastening nut: M12
– Required tightening torque: 20 Nm (±10%)

Connect conductors L1, L2, L3

To connect a conductor, proceed as follows:
1. Select an M10-size cable lug for the corresponding conductor cross-section.
2. Strip off the end of the conductor so that the remaining insulation reaches up to the cable
lug.
3. Fasten the cable lug correctly to the end of the conductor.
4. If necessary, insulate the cable lug sleeve to maintain the minimum clearance and
creepage distance.
5. Insert the cable lug into the terminal of the main switch.
6. Insert the connection bolt through the screw holes of the cable lug and terminal.
7. Tighten the fastening nut to the required torque:

Size of fastening nut Accessories Required tightening torque (±10%)

M6 - 3 Nm
M9 3VA9153-0QC00 8 Nm

Mounting the protective cover

After you have connected all conductors, you need to mount the protective cover again:
1. Position the protective cover.
2. Tighten the fastening screws of the protective cover.
3. Replace the main switch handle on the handle extension.

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To start up the charging station, switch on the power supply to the charging station.

WARNING
Injury or damage to property
If the charging plug is not inserted in the plug holder before commissioning, the charging
plug can cause injury or damage to property when switched on.
• Before switching on the charging station, make sure that the charging plug is in the plug
holder.
• Leave the charging plug in the plug holder during the entire switch-on process.

DANGER
Risk of electric shock when moist due to condensed water
Before putting the charging station into operation, an authorized and qualified electrician
must check whether there is any moisture in the charging station. Manually remove even
small amounts of condensation before commissioning. Take appropriate measures for
drying.
Do not switch off the power supply for an extended period of time after commissioning. This
will prevent condensation in the charging station.

Preparing to switch on the charging station

Switch on the following distributor on the electrical distributor for the power cable of the
charging station:
● Backup fuse
● Residual current operated circuit breaker

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Switch on charging station

① Main switch in "ON" position

Figure 7-1 Interior view

To switch on the charging station, proceed as follows:

1. Open the cabinet door.
2. Set the main switch ① to the "ON" position.
3. Close the cabinet door again.
4. Make sure that the cabinet door is locked.

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Automatic starting of the charging station

The charging station starts automatically. Wait until the charging station is fully started.
When the display shows the Start menu, the charging station is ready for use.

Figure 7-2 Start menu

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8.1 Safety instructions
Observe the following safety instructions for safe operation of the charging station.

Use the charging cable safely

To use the charging cable safely, it is essential that the following safety instructions are
observed.
● Do not forcibly pull the charging plug out of the vehicle's charging socket or the holder on
the charging station
● Check the vehicle's charging cable and charging socket for damage or dirt before
charging
● Only start charging with an undamaged and clean charging cable and charging socket of
the vehicle
● Do not change the vehicle position during charging
● Always use the charging cable without an adapter or extension cable
● Do not bend or twist the charging cable
● Do not drop the charging cable
● After disconnecting the charging plug, immediately insert it into the plug holder on the
charging station
● Always place the charging cable back on the cable holder of the charging station
● Protect charging plugs from rain

Note
Optional rain cover for plug holder
A rain cover is available as an accessory to additionally protect the plug holder on the
charging station from rain.

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8.2 Plug in the charging cable

Safe touch screen operation

The touch screen is the central display and operator control of the charging station.
● Only use your fingers or a touch pen to operate the touch screen.
● Follow the instructions for cleaning and care.

NOTICE
Damage due to unsuitable objects
If you touch the touch screen with unsuitable objects, you will greatly reduce the service life
of the display. In severe damage occurs, the touch screen may even fail completely.
To avoid damaging the touch screen, follow the instructions below:
• Never touch the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects.
• Avoid shock or impact with hard objects.
• Use only your fingers or a touch pen to touch the touch screen.

8.2 Plug in the charging cable

To start charging, simply plug the charging cable into the charging socket of the electric
vehicle. The charging station automatically takes control of the charging process. Immediate
locking of the charging plug in the vehicle's charging socket ensures a secure connection to
the vehicle during the charging process. The charging station also sets the charging
parameters for an optimal charging process depending on the vehicle.

DANGER
Explosion or electric shock
If you use a damaged charging cable or charging socket, you may cause explosions,
electric shock or short-circuits.
• Before each use, check the vehicle's charging cable, charging plug and charging socket
for damage.
• Never use a damaged charging cable.
• Never plug the charging plug into a damaged charging socket.
• If damage occurs to the charging cable or plug connection during charging, immediately
press the Emergency Stop button on the charging station.

Requirements
● You have positioned the vehicle with the charging socket within reach of the charging
plug.
● You have engaged the parking brake of the vehicle.
● You have switched off the motor.

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8.2 Plug in the charging cable

Plug in the charging cable

Proceed as follows to plug in the charging cable:
1. Remove the charging plug from the holder on the charging station.
2. If you need more cable length, remove the cable from the cable holder.
3. Insert the charging plug into the vehicle's charging socket.
The charging station automatically locks the plug connection between the charging cable
and the electric vehicle.

Automatic start of the charging process

Once the plug connection is locked, the charging process starts automatically. The charging
station displays the Start menu on the touch screen. Symbols in the status bar show the
current vehicle status and connection status.

① "Vehicle is charging" symbol

② "Connection locked" symbol

Figure 8-1 Status bar

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8.3 Monitoring the charging process

8.3 Monitoring the charging process

After you have connected the electric vehicle to the charging station, the charging station
display automatically shows the Start menu. Several display elements provide precise
information about the progress of the charging process.

Start menu
To monitor the charging process, the Start menu offers you the following display elements:

① Vehicle status indicator

② Connection status indicator
③ Progress display
④ Charge level indicator

Figure 8-2 Start menu

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Vehicle status indicator

The vehicle status indicator makes it easy to see if your vehicle is connected to the charging
station and charging.

Symbol Vehicle status

Vehicle is not ready for charging

Vehicle is connected and ready for charging.

Vehicle is charging.

Battery is fully charged.

Connection status indicator

The following symbols inform you about the status of the connection between the vehicle
and the charging station:

Symbol Connection status

Plug connection unlocked

Plug connection locked

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Progress display
The progress bar provides you with an overview of the charging process. The display
element shows the individual steps of the charging process:

Step Meaning
Vehicle Connected The electric vehicle has been connected to the charging station. The charg-
ing station control system has detected the connection.
Cable Check The charging station checks the cable connection to the electric vehicle.
Precharge The charging station increases the charging voltage up to the maximum
voltage level of the vehicle battery.
Charging The charging station is charging the electric vehicle.

Charge level indicator

The charge level indicator shows the following information about the charging process:

① Charging level of the vehicle battery

② Progress bar
③ Amount of energy charged
④ Charging capacity
⑤ Charging voltage
⑥ Charging current

Figure 8-3 Charge level indicator

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8.4 Stop charging

8.4 Stop charging

You can stop a charging process in progress at any time by pressing a button.

"Stop charging" button

In the Start menu, the charging station displays the "Stop charging" button:

① "Stop charging" button

Figure 8-4 Start menu

Stop charging
To stop the charging process, press the "Stop charging" button. The charging station stops
charging.

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8.5 Unplugging the charging cable

8.5 Unplugging the charging cable

When charging is complete, the charging station automatically unlocks the connector to the
vehicle. You can then unplug the charging cable.

DANGER
Explosion or electric shock
If you force the charging plug out of the charging socket, dangerous electric arcs can cause
death or serious injury.
• Never forcibly remove the charging plug from the charging socket.
• First ensure that the charging station has unlocked the plug connection.

Checking the end of the charging process

In the status bar, the touch screen shows the status of the connection between the charging
cable and the vehicle. Before unplugging the charging cable, check the connection status.
You can only unplug the charging cable when the charging station displays the following
symbols in the status bar.

Symbol Meaning
Charging finished

Plug connection unlocked

Unplugging the charging cable

To unplug the charging cable from the electric vehicle, proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the charging plug from the vehicle's charging socket.
2. Place the cable back on the cable holder.
3. Insert the charging plug into the holder on the charging station.

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8.6 Displaying alarms

8.6 Displaying alarms

In the event of an alarm, the charging station stops charging. The touch screen displays an
alarm message in full screen mode or an alarm button in the Start menu.

Alarm button in the Start menu

After an alarm, the charging station displays an alarm button ① in the Start menu.

① Alarm button
② "Options menu" button

Figure 8-5 Alarm

To access the alarm history, press the "Options menu" button ②.

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8.6 Displaying alarms

To access the "Alarm history" menu

In the Options menu, press the "Alarm" button ①.

Figure 8-6 Options menu

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"Alarm history" menu

In the "Alarm history" menu, the charging station lists all recorded alarms:

Figure 8-7 Alarm history

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8.7 Operating the Service menu

8.7 Operating the Service menu

8.7.1 Selecting options

Opening the "Options" menu

To access the "Options" menu, press the following button on the Start menu:

Figure 8-8 "Options menu" button

"Options" menu
The touch screen displays the following option buttons in the "Options" menu:

Figure 8-9 Option buttons

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Selecting options
Use the option buttons to select the following option:

Button Option
Alarm The touch screen displays the "Alarm history" menu. The menu contains a list of
all the recorded alarms of the charging station.
Charger Info The touch screen switches to the "Charger Info" menu. In the menu, the touch
screen shows you the current voltage and current values of the charging station's
power supply. In the "Charger Info" menu, you can also find the current values of
the voltage at the DC output, the frequency and the charging status.
Set Language The touch screen displays the "Set Language" menu. In the menu, you select the
user language of the Human Machine Interface (HMI).
Energy Meter The touch screen displays the "Energy Meter" menu. In the menu, you can see
the start and end date of the charging process, the charge status at the start and
end, the energy transferred and an alarm code.
Graphics The touch screen displays the "Graphics" menu. In the menu, the touch screen
displays the course of the charging voltage and charging current during the
charging process in a diagram.

8.7.2 Checking recorded alarms

When the charging station triggers an alarm due to an unwanted operating state, the
charging station immediately stops charging. The touch screen of the charging station
displays an alarm message in full screen mode or the alarm button in the menu.

Requirements
● You have opened the Options menu.
● You have pressed the "Alarm" button in the Options menu.

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8.7 Operating the Service menu

"Alarm history" menu

In the "Alarm history" menu, the touch screen displays a list of recorded alarms:

Figure 8-10 List of recorded alarms

For each recorded alarm, the touch screen displays the time ① and the date the alarm was
triggered ② and the alarm status:

No. Alarm status Meaning

③ I Active alarm

④ (I)O Inactive alarm

The alarm history also highlights the active alarm with a light blue coloring.

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8.7.3 Restarting the charging process after an alarm

If the charging station triggers an alarm, the charging station automatically disconnects the
power supply to the charging cable. During the alarm state, the charging station will not
charge. To charge an electric vehicle again, you need to first deactivate the active alarm.

Note
First eliminate the cause of the alarm
When you press the "Acknowledge alarm" button when an alarm is deactivated, the control
system of the charging station checks the cause of the alarm again. While the cause of the
alarm persists, the charging station will not deactivate the alarm.
• First eliminate the cause of the alarm.
• Then deactivate the alarm.

Requirements
● You have opened the Options menu.
● You have pressed the "Alarm" button in the Options menu.

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8.7 Operating the Service menu

"Alarm history" menu

In the "Alarm history" menu, the charging station indicates the currently active alarm with a
light blue coloring:

① Active alarm
② "Acknowledge alarm" button
③ Alarm button

Figure 8-11 "Alarm history" menu

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Deactivate alarm and start charging again

To restart the charging process after an alarm, proceed as follows:
1. Press the alarm button ③.
2. Press the "Acknowledge alarm" button ②.
The charging station deactivates the alarm. In the "Status" column, the status value "(I)O" is
displayed for the deactivated alarm. The charging station continues the interrupted charging
process.

Note
Alarm that cannot be deactivated
If the charging station does not deactivate the alarm after pressing the "Acknowledge alarm"
button, the cause of the alarm still exists.
• Also, observe the safety instructions in the general chapter Safety instructions (Page 47)
and the safety instructions for operation (Page 7).
• Then check again whether you can eliminate the cause of the alarm.
• If you cannot eliminate the cause of the alarm, contact Technical Support.

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8.7.4 Displaying information about the charging station

In the "Charger Info" menu, the charging station displays the current voltage and current
values of the power supply.

Requirements
● You have opened the Options menu.
● You have pressed the "Charger Info" button in the Options menu.

"Charger Info" menu

In the "Charger Info" menu, the charging station displays the following values:

Figure 8-12 "Charger Info" menu

Voltage and current values

The touch screen displays the following values for the mains connection of the charging
station:

Value Meaning
L1 Voltage Current voltage in the line conductor L1
L2 Voltage Current voltage in the line conductor L2
L3 Voltage Current voltage in the line conductor L3
L1 Current Current current in the line conductor L1
L2 Current Current current in line conductor L2
L3 Current Current current in line conductor L2

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The touch screen displays the following values for the charging process:

Value Meaning
DC Link Voltage Current voltage at the DC output
Frequency Current frequency
Status Current status of the AC-DC converter:
• S_INIT: AC-DC converter initialization
• S_CONNECTED: AC-DC converter OFF
• S_RUNNING: AC-DC converter ON
• S_ERROR_FLAGS_DETECTED: Error at the AC-DC converter

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8.7.5 Changing the display language

Requirements
● You have opened the Options menu.
● You have pressed the button "Set Language" in the Options menu.

"Set Language" menu

In the "Set Language" menu, you will find a button for each available display language of the
user interface:

Figure 8-13 "Set Language" menu

Changing the display language

To change the display language of the user interface, press one of the following buttons:

Button Selected display language

German

English

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8.7.6 Displaying energy values of the charging process

The charging station has an energy meter. The energy meter provides you with basic
information on the current charging process.

Requirements
● You have opened the Options menu.
● You have pressed the "Energy Meter" button in the Options menu.

"Energy Meter" menu

In the "Energy Meter" menu, the touch screen displays the following information about the
charging process in progress:

Figure 8-14 "Energy Meter" menu

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Value Description
Start Date Specifies the start date and time of the charging process.
Initial SoC Indicates the initial state of charge (SoC) of the vehicle battery.
End Date Indicates the end date and time of charging.
Final SoC Displays the final state of charge (SoC) of the vehicle battery.
Energy Delivered Indicates the amount of energy transferred to the electric vehicle during charg-
ing.
Alarm Code The charging station displays the following alarm codes:
• Value "0": The charging station has completed charging without error.
• Values "1" to "43": The charging station has terminated the charging process
prematurely with an alarm. See section Alarm messages in the alarm history
(Page 74) for a list of alarm messages.

8.7.7 Displaying the current and voltage trend of the charging process

Requirements
● You have opened the Options menu.
● In the Options menu, you have pressed the "Graphics" button.

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"EV Targets & DC Outputs" menu

In the "EV Targets & DC Outputs" menu the charging station graphically displays the target
and actual values of charging voltage and charging current.

① Diagram area
② Indicates actual value of the charging current
③ Indicates actual value of the charging voltage
④ Indicates setpoint value of the charging current
⑤ Indicates setpoint value of the charging voltage

Figure 8-15 "EV Targets & DC Outputs" menu

Changing the diagram area

To change the displayed diagram area, control the touch screen with the following gestures:

Gesture Function
Move your finger on the display to the left The diagram area shifts to the right on the
time axis.
Move finger on the display to the right The diagram area shifts to the left on the
time axis.

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In the event of an error, the charging station automatically performs error diagnostics.
Depending on the nature of the error, the charging station issues different alarm messages.
On the central touch screen, the charging station informs you with the following messages:
● Full screen alarms:
– "Emergency Stop" alarm message (Page 70)
– Alarm message "Cabinet's Door Opened" (Page 71)
– Alarm message "Ground Fault Detection" (Page 72)
● Alarm messages in the "Alarm history" (Page 74)
● Alarm code the "Energy Meter" menu (Page 67)

9.1 "Emergency Stop" alarm message

In order to immediately put the charging station into a safe state in a hazardous situation, the
charging station is equipped with an Emergency Stop button. When you press the
Emergency Stop button on the front panel, the display of the charging station shows an
alarm message.

"Emergency Stop" alarm message

The display shows the "Emergency Stop" alarm message in full screen mode:

Figure 9-1 Alarm message

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9.2 Alarm message "Cabinet's Door Opened"

Emergency stop state

The emergency stop function switches off the power supply to the charging cable. The
charging process is stopped immediately. The charging station switches to the safe
emergency stop state. In the emergency stop state, operation of the charging station is no
longer possible for safety reasons.

Canceling the emergency stop state

Note
Eliminate the hazardous situation
First eliminate the hazardous situation. Cancel the emergency stop state only after doing
this.

To cancel the emergency stop state, reset the Emergency Stop button (Page 13).

9.2 Alarm message "Cabinet's Door Opened"

When you open the charging station door, the display shows the following alarm message.

Alarm message "Cabinet's Door Opened"

The display shows the alarm message "Cabinet's Door Opened" in full screen mode:

Figure 9-2 Alarm message

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9.3 Alarm message "Ground Fault Detection"

Alarm status "Cabinet's Door Opened"

When you open the cabinet door, the charging station automatically switches off the power
supply to the charging cable. The safety shutdown also ends any charging in progress. The
charging station switches to a safe state. When the door is open, it is not possible to operate
the charging station.

Ending the alarm state

When you close the door of the cabinet, the charging station ends the alarm state. The
charging station restarts automatically. When the Start menu appears on the display, the
charging station is ready for use again.

9.3 Alarm message "Ground Fault Detection"

To avoid a dangerous situation, the charging station continuously monitors the insulation of
the connected electric vehicle. If the insulation monitor detects a ground fault, the display
shows an alarm message.

Alarm message "Ground Fault Detection"

The display shows the alarm message "Ground Fault Detection" in full screen mode:

Figure 9-3 Alarm message

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Alarm status "Ground Fault Detection"

If the insulation monitoring system triggers the "Ground Fault Detection" alarm, the charging
station switches off the power supply to the charging cable for safety reasons. The safety
shutdown also takes place during an ongoing charging process. The charging station
switches to a safe state. During the alarm state, the charging station cannot be operated for
safety reasons.

Note
Occurrence of a ground fault
A ground fault can occur either on the charging station, the charging cable or the vehicle.

Canceling the alarm state

To cancel the alarm state, you need to disconnect the electric vehicle. When you unplug the
charging plug, the charging station returns to its normal operating state. When the display of
the charging station shows the Start menu, the charging station is ready for use again.

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9.4 Alarm messages in the alarm history

9.4 Alarm messages in the alarm history

In the event of a fault, the charging station triggers an alarm and automatically performs
diagnostics. For each alarm, the charging station displays the following data in the "Alarm
history" menu:
● Alarm time
● Date when the alarm was triggered
● Alarm status
● Alarm message

Alarm messages and error handling

In the "Alarm history" menu, the charging station lists the following alarm messages:

Alarm Description Error handling

code
0 No error -
1 The Emergency Stop button was • Check the Emergency Stop button
pressed.
• Eliminate the hazardous situation
• Reset the Emergency Stop button
• Switch off the alarm
2 The cabinet door is open. • Close the cabinet door completely
• Switch off the alarm
3 DC ground fault There may be a ground fault at the charging station or on the vehicle.
• Ensure the CCS charging plug is in good condition
• Insert the charging plug into the plug holder
• Start the charging station in manual mode
If no fault appears, the vehicle is causing the ground fault.
4 The temperature inside the charging • Check air filter for dirt
station is outside the permissible
• Check air inlet for blockages
range.
• Check air outlets for blockages
5 Temperature too high at charging • Ensure the CCS charging plug is in good condition
contact DC+
• Connect the charging plug to the vehicle
• Check plug connection for obstacles to good connection
• Check measured values of the vehicle
The vehicle's charging socket can cause overheating.
6 Temperature too high at charging • Ensure the CCS charging plug is in good condition
contact DC-
• Connect the charging plug to the vehicle
• Check plug connection for obstacles to good connection
• Check measured values of the vehicle
The vehicle's charging socket can cause overheating.

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9.4 Alarm messages in the alarm history

Alarm Description Error handling

code
7 The input voltage is outside the per- • Measure the level of the input voltage
missible range.
8 The input current is outside the per- • Check existing alarms in the alarm history
missible range.
• Measure the level of the input voltage
The voltage should be the same for all phases or almost the same.
9 High output voltage The high output voltage can be caused by various specific events.
• Repeat the charging process
• Check whether the fault persists
10 High output current The high output current can be caused by various specific events.
• Repeat the charging process
• Check whether the fault persists
11 CAN communication interrupted Termination of CAN communication can be caused by various specific
(SECC) events.
• Repeat the charging process
• Check whether the fault persists
• Check that the SECC is switched on and the LEDs are flashing.
12 CAN communication interrupted Termination of CAN communication can be caused by various specific
(power converter) events.
• Repeat the charging process
• Check whether the fault persists
• Check whether the control system of the power converter is switched
on and the LEDs are flashing.
13 AC contactor timeout The AC contactor has not opened or closed within the prescribed time
limit.
• Check AC contactor to ensure proper condition
14 DC contactor timeout The DC contactor has not opened or closed within the prescribed time
limit.
• Check DC contactor to ensure proper condition
15 Incorrect CP status The CP status "C" has been lost during the charging process. The loss of
the status may be caused by noise due to bad wiring between the output
of the charging station and the vehicle's charging socket. Bad wiring inside
the vehicle can also cause the loss of status due to noise.
16 The input frequency is out of range. • Measuring the frequency of the alternating current
The charging station is set to an input frequency of 50/60 Hz ±10%.
17 The "Stop Charging" button on the No fault. The alarm indicates that charging has been stopped by pressing
HMI has been pressed. the button on the HMI.
18 Vehicle error: Battery temperature The vehicle battery is too hot or too cold for charging.
prevents charging
19 Vehicle error: The electric vehicle • Bring the vehicle to a standstill
changes its position.
20 Vehicle error: Failure of the charging The vehicle has not recognized the charging plug inserted into the charg-
plug interlock ing socket or the charging plug cannot be disconnected.

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9.4 Alarm messages in the alarm history

Alarm Description Error handling

code
21 Vehicle error: Battery malfunction Any unrecoverable fault or unrecoverable fault state of the vehicle battery
22 Vehicle error: Charging current dif- The vehicle has detected that the charging station cannot provide an out-
ference put current that meets the current voltage requirement.
Therefore, the vehicle has stopped the communication session.
23 Vehicle error: The charging voltage The vehicle has detected that the vehicle battery voltage is below or above
is outside the permissible range. the normal voltage range.
24 Vehicle error: Incompatibility of the The vehicle has determined that the charging station is incompatible.
charging system
25 ... 43 Power converter error • Insert the charging plug into the plug holder
• Start the charging station in manual mode
• If the error does not appear, try a new charging process.

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10.1 Safety instructions
To ensure the safety of persons and property during maintenance and servicing of the
charging station, observe the following safety instructions.

WARNING
Electric shock from live parts
Electrical systems have live parts during operation. If the system has not been
disconnected from the power supply before maintenance work is performed inside the
station, death, serious injury or damage to property may occur.
• Only perform maintenance and service work inside the station when the charging station
is disconnected from the power supply.
• Observe the five safety rules for electrical work (Page 12).

WARNING
Electrical shock due to residual charges in capacitors
After switching off the power supply to the charging station, the capacitors begin to
discharge. Live parts remain under dangerous electrical voltage for up to 10 minutes during
discharging. Touching the live parts can lead to death or serious injury.
• Wait 10 minutes after switching off the power supply.
• Ensure that the charging station is not live.
• Only then should you start work on the charging station.

NOTICE
Damage to property due to foreign objects inside the station
During maintenance work, foreign bodies such as dirt, tools or loose components may
remain in the charging station. This can result in a short-circuit, reduced cooling capacity or
increased running noise. The charging station may be damaged.
• During maintenance work, ensure that no foreign objects remain in and on the charging
station.
• Fasten loose components again after maintenance work.
• Carefully remove any dirt.

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10.2 Maintenance plan

10.2 Maintenance plan

The following maintenance measures are required to maintain the functionality and
operational safety of the charging station.

Check the outside of the charging station

Perform the following checks every six months:

Type of test Checks

Visual inspection to ensure proper • Check the exterior of the cabinet for visible damage
condition
• Check touch screen for visible damage
• Check the position of the charging plug in the plug holder
• Check ventilation openings
• Check charging plug for moisture, dust or corrosion
Acoustics test • Check fan for unusual running noises
• Check power supply unit for unusual operating noises
Testing for proper function • Check cabinet door for smooth opening
• Check whether an error message appears on the touch
screen display after opening the cabinet doors.
• Check the function of the Emergency Stop button
• Check whether an error message appears on the touch
screen display after pressing the button.

Checking the air filter

The maintenance interval for the air filters depends on the ambient conditions at the location
of the charging station. If there is a great deal of dust, you need to check the air filters
regularly at short intervals.

Type of test Time of inspection

1. Visual inspection to ensure proper After 1 month of • Check air filter for heavy soiling
condition operation
• In case of heavily soiled air filters:
– Replacing an air filter (Page 82)
– Set maintenance interval to
1 month
2. Visual inspection to ensure proper After 3 months • Check air filter for heavy soiling
condition Operating time • In case of heavily soiled air filters:
– Replacing an air filter (Page 82)
– Set maintenance interval to
3 months

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Type of test Time of inspection

3. Visual inspection to ensure proper After 6 months • Check air filter for heavy soiling
condition Operating time • In case of heavily soiled air filters:
– Replacing an air filter (Page 82)
– Maintenance interval of 6 months
maintained
Further visual inspections to ensure Every 6 months • Check air filter for heavy soiling
proper condition
• Heavily soiled Replacing an air filter
(Page 82)

Checking the fan

Perform the following checks every six months:

Type of test Checks

Visual inspection to ensure proper condition • Check contact protection cover
• Check cabinet for visible damage
• Check blades for visible damage
• Check the fastening of the connection cables
• Check the fastening of the protective conduc-
tor connection
• Check the insulation of the cables for visible
damage
• Check impeller for damage
• Check impeller for signs of wear, deposits or
corrosion

Check mains connection of the charging station

Check the following every 6 months:

Type of test Checks

Check to ensure proper condition • Check tightening torques of the L1, L2, L3
connectors
• Check the tightening torque of the ground
connection PE

Check residual current circuit breaker in the electrical distributor

Test the functionality of the residual current circuit breaker in the electrical distributor. Trip
the residual current circuit breaker at regular intervals, at least once a year.

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10.3 Servicing the charging station

10.3 Servicing the charging station

10.3.1 Cleaning the touch screen

The touch screen is designed for low-maintenance operation. Clean the touch screen
regularly to keep it in top condition.

WARNING
Electric shock due to water ingress
Water entering the charging station can damage the charging station. If the unit is
damaged, dangerous voltages may be present on the cabinet or exposed components,
which can cause serious injury or death if touched.
• Always keep the cabinet doors closed during cleaning.
• Never use a high-pressure cleaner, steam jet or water jet when cleaning the charging
station.

WARNING
Damage to property due to improper cleaning agents
Improper cleaning agents can damage the touch screen of the charging station.
• Therefore, do not use solvents.
• Also, never use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.

Note
Only clean when the touch screen is switched off
If you clean the touch screen when it is switched on, you may cause operating errors. This
can unintentionally put the charging station into an undesirable operating state.
• Before cleaning the touch screen, switch off the charging station.

Permitted cleaning agents and tools

● Use a mild, non-corrosive cleaning agent, even in the case of heavy soiling. Mild
detergents include dishwashing liquids.
● Use only soft cleaning cloths.

Note
Read the information on chemical resistance
To ensure that the touch screen achieves the longest possible service life, observe the
following information on the chemical resistance of SIMATIC HMI devices:
Information on resistance (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/39718396)

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Cleaning the touch screen

Clean the touch screen as follows:
1. Apply cleaning agent to the cleaning cloth.
2. Start cleaning at the edge of the screen.
3. Wipe with the cleaning cloth from the edge of the screen to the inside.

10.3.2 Cleaning the cabinet

WARNING
Electric shock due to water ingress
Water entering the charging station can damage the charging station. If the unit is
damaged, dangerous voltages may be present on the cabinet or exposed components,
which can cause serious injury or death if touched.
• Always keep the cabinet doors closed during cleaning.
• Never use a high-pressure cleaner or steam jet when cleaning the charging station.

WARNING
Damage to property due to improper cleaning agents
Improper cleaning agents can damage the exterior surfaces of the charging station.
Therefore, do not use solvents. Also, never use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.

Permitted cleaning agents

● Use a mild, non-corrosive cleaning agent, even in the case of heavy soiling. Mild
detergents include dishwashing liquid.
● Deionized water is particularly suitable for cleaning the unit.

Cleaning the exterior surfaces of the cabinet

● Wipe the exterior surfaces of the charging station with a damp cloth.
● Then rub the charging station dry.
● Do not scrape off stubborn dirt using hard objects.
● Do not use any sharp-edged tools.
● Soften paper stickers in advance for easy removal.

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10.3 Servicing the charging station

Cleaning the charging cable

● Only clean the charging cable when it is not connected.
● Clean the charging cable and dirty contacts with a dry cloth.
● Never immerse the charging cable and charging plug in liquids.

10.3.3 Replacing an air filter

The air filters of the charging station remove the dust from the outside air pulled in for cooling
the interior. With increasing operating time, the filtered dust particles reduce the air flow
through the filters. The reduced airflow cools the interior of the charging station less. This
causes the temperature inside the charging station to rise.
To keep the air inside the charging station within the permitted temperature range, regularly
replace the fabric filters of the cabinet fans.

Required tools and spare parts

You will need the following tools to replace an air filter:
● Screwdriver
● Bit: Hexagon socket, SW6
You will also need the following spare part:
● Fabric filter: Filter class G3 according to standard EN 779

Position Dimensions
Front 630 x 105 x 60 mm
Left and right side 830 x 105 x 35 mm
Rear 630 x 105x 35 mm

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Position of the air filter

Figure 10-1 Position of the air filter

Replacing an air filter

1. Remove the air filter
2. Install a new air filter

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10.4 Replacing the cabinet fan

10.4 Replacing the cabinet fan

In the fan unit of the charging station, two cabinet fans air-condition the interior of the
charging station.

WARNING
Electric shock from live parts
Electrical systems have live parts during operation. If the system has not been
disconnected from the power supply before maintenance work is performed inside the
station, death, serious injury or damage to property may occur.
• Only perform maintenance and service work inside the station when the charging station
is disconnected from the power supply.
• Observe the five safety rules for electrical work (Page 12).

WARNING
Electrical shock due to residual charges in capacitors
After switching off the power supply to the charging station, the capacitors begin to
discharge. Live parts remain under dangerous electrical voltage for up to 10 minutes during
discharging. Touching the live parts can lead to death or serious injury.
• Wait 10 minutes after switching off the power supply.
• Ensure that the charging station is not live.
• Only then should you start work on the charging station.

NOTICE
Damage to property due to foreign objects inside the station
During maintenance work, foreign bodies such as dirt, tools or loose components may
remain in the charging station. This can result in a short-circuit, reduced cooling capacity or
increased running noise. The charging station may be damaged.
• During maintenance work, ensure that no foreign objects remain in and on the charging
station.
• Fasten loose components again after maintenance work.
• Carefully remove any dirt.

Required tools and spare parts

You will need the following tools to replace the cabinet fan:
● Screwdriver
● Bit: Hexagon socket, SW 6
● Screwdriver
You will also need the following spare part:
● Cabinet fan

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10.4 Replacing the cabinet fan

Position of the cabinet fan

Figure 10-2 Position of the cabinet fan

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10.4 Replacing the cabinet fan

Removing the cabinet fan

1. Unscrew the fastening screws of the fan cover
2. Remove the fan cover
3. Remove the filter grille
4. Remove the fabric filter from the filter holder
5. Unscrew the fastening screws of the cabinet fan
6. Pull out cabinet fan
7. Disconnect the connecting cables of the fan

Install a new cabinet fan

1. Connect the connecting cables of the fan
2. Insert cabinet fan
3. Tighten the fastening screws of the cabinet fan
4. Insert the fabric filter into the filter holder
5. Plug in the filter grille
6. Mount fan cover
7. Tighten the fastening screws of the fan cover

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We consider environmental protection and the conservation of your resources as corporate
goals of a high priority. A worldwide environmental management system in accordance with
ISO 14001 ensures compliance with the law and sets high standards. Environmentally
friendly design, technical safety and health protection are solid targets even during the
development of our products. The following provides recommendations for environmentally
friendly disposal of the charging station and its components.

Disposing of packaging material

● Dispose of packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner or recycle the
material. Observe the disposal regulations and environmental protection regulations.
● If needed, contact a specialist disposal company.
● Wooden packaging for sea transport consists of impregnated wood. Observe the local
regulations.
● The foil of the sealed packaging is an aluminum compound foil. The foil can be thermally
recycled. Soiled foils must be disposed of via waste incineration.

Disposing of the charging station

For environmentally sound recycling and disposal of the device, contact a certified electronic
waste disposal company. Dispose of the device in accordance with the applicable
regulations in your country.

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12.1 Siemens Industry Support
Siemens Industry Support offers you quick and easy access to current information on the
following topics:
● Product Support
All information and extensive know-how about your product, technical specifications,
FAQs, certificates, downloads and manuals
● Application examples
Tools and examples for solving your automation task, plus function blocks, detailed
information on performance, and videos.
● Services
Information about Industry Services, on-site services, technical support, spare parts
services and training offers
● Forums
For answers and solutions in all matters of automation technology.
● mySupport
Your personal working area in Siemens Industry Online Support for notifications, support
requests, and configurable documents.
This information is provided by Siemens Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en) on the Internet.

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Input nominal
Voltage 400 Vac (3ph + PE) ± 10%
Current at rated voltage per phase 152 A
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power factor (cos phi) > 0.98

DC output
Peak power 125 kW
Rated power 100 kW
Current (max.) 125 A
Voltage (range) 10 ... 1000 Vdc
Efficiency η (at 100% load) 96% ... 97%

Ambient conditions
Operating temperature -25 °C ... +45 °C (can be extended on request)

Mechanical specifications
Operating environment Interior and exterior
Cabinet protection IP44, IK10
Cabinet material Steel, galvanized, colored, C3
Color Cabinet - main section: RAL 9006 - White aluminum
Roof and base: RAL 9017 - Traffic black
Overall dimensions W x D x H (mm) 700 x 800 x 1800
Weight, approx. 1000 kg

General specifications
Charge control system Siemens SIMATIC S7
Local user interface Siemens SIPLUS HMI TP700
Network connection Ethernet interface / 3G and 4G / WLAN
Communication protocol OCPP 1.6 (J-SON)
Charging standards EN 61851-1/23/24, ISO 15118 (DIN 70121)
EMC standards EN 55016-2-1 & -3; EN 61000-4-2 & -3 & -4 & -5 & -6
Conformity CE declaration

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13.1 Charging cycle

13.1 Charging cycle

Charging cycle without prior charging

Figure 13-1 Charging cycle without prior charging

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14.1 Declaration of Conformity
The SICHARGE UC charging station complies with the harmonized European standards
(EN) announced for charging stations in the Official Journals of the European Union.

Declaration of conformity at a glance

The SICHARGE UC charging station complies with the requirements and protection goals of
the following directives:
● EN 61851-1:2011 Electrical equipment of electrical road vehicles - conductive charging
systems for electric vehicles - Part 1-2: General requirements
● EN 61851-23:2014 Electric vehicle conductive charging systems - Part 23: Direct current
charging stations for electric vehicles
● EN 62196-1:2014 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets -
Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
● EN 62196-3:2014 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets -
Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 3: Requirements and main dimensions for
pins and sockets for interchangeability of vehicle plugs and socket outlets for dedicated
DC charging and combined AC/DC charging
● EN 61000-6-2: 2005/AC:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic
standards – Immunity for industrial environments
● EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic
standards – Emission standard for industrial environments
● IEC 61851-21-2 Electric vehicle conductive charging system - Part 21-2: EMC
requirements for external charge systems for electric vehicles
● EN 50581:2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic
products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
● BS EN ISO 3746:2010 Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound
energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Survey method using an
enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane

Safekeeping location of the declaration of conformity

SIEMENS AG keeps the EU Declaration of Conformity of the charging station available for
the responsible authorities at the following location:
Siemens AG
Smart Infrastructure
Distribution Systems
Schuhstr. 60
91052 Erlangen, Germany

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List of abbreviations A
A.1 Abbreviations
The operating instructions use the following abbreviations:

Abbreviation Term
AC Alternating current
CAN Controller Area Network
CCS Combined Charging System
DC Direct Current
OCPP Open Charge Point Protocol
HMI Human Machine Interface
IGBT Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor
SOC State of Charge
SW Width across flats

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A D
Abbreviations, 92 Declaration of Conformity, 9
Alarm message Display, 2
Cabinet's Door Opened, 71 Disposal
Emergency stop, 70 Charging station, 9
Ground Fault Detection, 72 Packaging material, 9
Alarm messages in the alarm history, 74

E
B
Emergency stop
Bumper, 30 Alarm message, 7
Emergency Stop button, 1
Error handling, 7
C
Cabinet
I
Cleaning, 81
Cabinet fan Industrial Security, 1
Installing, 8 Installation
Removing, 8 Safety instructions, 3
Canceling the emergency stop state, 1 Intended use, 1
Changing the display language, 6
Charging cable
Cleaning, 8 M
Unplugging, 5
Maintenance and service
Charging process
Safety instructions, 8
monitoring, 5
Charging station
Commissioning, 4
N
Design, 2
Disposal, 9 Nameplate, 1
Positioning, 3
Securing, 4
Storage, 3 O
Transportation, 3
Operation
Unpackaging, 2
Safety instructions, 5
Checking incoming goods, 2
Operator controls, 2
Cleaning
Cabinet, 8
Charging cable, 8
P
Touchscreen, 8
Commissioning, 4 Packaging material
Connecting Disposal, 9
Power supply cable, 4 Personal protective equipment, 1
Connecting the power supply cable, 4 Plug in the charging cable, 5

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Power supply cable

Inserting into the cabinet, 3
Preparing the base area, 3
Product overview, 1

Q
Qualified personnel, 1

R
Replacing an air filter, 8

S
Safety instructions, 9
Connecting, 4
Installation, 3
Maintenance and service, 8
Operation, 5
Safety rules for electrical work, 1
Safety sign, 1
Selecting options, 6

T
Touchscreen
Cleaning, 8

U
Unpackaging
Charging station, 2

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