PCE Instruments PCE-EVSE-KIT2 Users guide

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PCE-EVSE 300 Electrical Vehicle Tester

User Manual

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2

3 Delivery scope ....................................................................................... 2

4 Safety symbols ...................................................................................... 2

5 Description of the safety symbols ...................................................... 3

6 Device description ................................................................................ 4

7 Testing charging stations .................................................................... 5

7.1 Connecting the electrical vehicle tester to the charging station ......................................... 5

8 Operation of electrical vehicle tester .................................................. 7

8.1 PE test ............................................................................................................................. 7

8.2 PP test signal ................................................................................................................... 7

8.3 CP vehicle (simulation) ..................................................................................................... 8

8.4 CP signal output (+ protective earth) ................................................................................ 8

8.5 CP error test key "E" (simulation) ..................................................................................... 8

8.6 PE error test key (simulation) ........................................................................................... 8

8.7 Signal lamp for phase connection ..................................................................................... 8

8.8 Schuko plug connection ................................................................................................... 8

8.9 Phase measurement connection (L1, L2, L3, N, PE) ........................................................ 9

9 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 9

9.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 9

9.2 Transport and storage ...................................................................................................... 9

9.3 Replace fuse .................................................................................................................... 9

10 Contact ............................................................................................... 10

11 Disposal ............................................................................................... 10

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.

• The tester must only be used by trained personnel.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications

Functions

PE pre-test (protective earth)

available, error

PP simulation (charging cable coding)

open, 13 A, 20 A, 32 A, 63 A

CP simulation (communication line)

A, B, C, D, error

Outputs (for test purposes only)

Measurement connections

L1, L2, L3, N, PE
max. 250 / 430 V AC, 10 A
laboratory plug

Schuko connection

max. 250 V AC, 10 A

Fuse of the Schuko connection

Fuse F 10 A / 250 V,
5 x 20 mm

CP signal output

±12 V PWM

Further specifications

Input voltage

1-phase: 250 V AC / 3-phase 430 V AC,
50 / 60 Hz, max. 10 A

Charging cable plug type 1

AC charging mode 3, compatible with
IEC62196-1 type 1 or SAE J1772 with
vehicle connector (type 1, 5-pin, 1-phase)

Charging cable plug type 2

AC charging mode 3, compatible with
IEC62196-2 type 1 or SAE J1772 with
vehicle connector (type 2, 7-pin, 3-phase)

Measurement category

CAT II 300 V

Protection class

IP54

Degree of pollution

2

Operating conditions

0 ... 40 °C / 32 ... 104 °F, 10 ... 85 % RH,
non-condensing

Storage conditions

-10 ... 50 °C / 14 ... 122 °F, 10 ... 85 % RH,
non-condensing

Maximum working height

max. 2000 m / 6561 ft

Dimensions (handheld only)

277 x 109 x 63 mm / 10.9 x 4.3 x 2.4"

Weight

approx. 1 kg / 2.2 lb

3 Delivery scope

1 x electrical vehicle tester PCE-EVSE 300, 1 x charging cable plug type 1, 1 x charging cable
plug type 2, 1 x transport bag, 1 x user manual

4 Safety symbols

Symbol

Meaning

Follow the instructions

Risk of electric shock

Double insulation

Connection must be made to the protective earth conductor "PE”
Reference, please pay special attention

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5 Description of the safety symbols

No.

Description

1

Risk of electric shock if the signal lamp lights up during the PE test. If this lamp lights
up, no further tests must be carried out until the PE error has been rectified.

2

If the connections are incorrectly made, there is a risk of electric shock.

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6 Device description

No.

Description

1

CP error test key "E" (simulation)

2

PE error test key (simulation)

3

PE test contact surface

4

PE test signal lamp

5

PP rotary selector switch (not connected, 13 A, 20 A, 32 A, 63 A)

6

Schuko connection plug

7

Schuko laboratory plug connection 4 mm

8

Phase laboratory plug connection 4 mm (L1, L2, L3)

9

Signal lamp for phase connection

10

Neutral conductor laboratory plug connection 4 mm

11

CP rotary selector switch A, B, C, D

12

Charging station connector (male)

13

Connection for charging station plug (female)

14

CP signal output

15

CP signal output connected to protective earth

16

Fuse

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7 Testing charging stations

7.1 Connecting the electrical vehicle tester to the charging station

The electrical vehicle tester supports charging plugs of the types 1 and 2. To establish a
connection, first select the appropriate plug and connect it to the electrical vehicle tester. You can
then connect the charging plug to the charging station. Measurement with a permanently installed
cable is also possible if an appropriate adaptor is connected in between.

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Direct connection to the charging station and connection via an adaptor with the permanently

installed cable.

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8 Operation of electrical vehicle tester

8.1 PE test

This test can be used to determine whether there is any external voltage on the protective earth
conductor. Do not touch the protective conductor connection before the PE test is completed.
Proceed as follows for the test:

1. Connect the adaptor to the charging station.

2. Touch the PE contact surface.

If the PE test signal lamp lights up during the test, there is a risk of electric shock as there is an
external voltage on the protective conductor. No further work or tests should be carried out until
this fault has been rectified.

Note: Make sure that you do not wear gloves during the test and that your hands are clean. This
test does not guarantee absence of voltage.

8.2 PP test signal

The PP test rotary selector switch can be used to simulate the cable type. For this purpose, a
specific resistor will be connected between the PP cable and the protective earth conductor. This
can be seen in the following chart:

Cable type

Resistor

No cable (NC)

Open

13 A

1.5 kΩ

20 A

680 Ω

32 A

220 Ω

63 A

100 Ω

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8.3 CP vehicle (simulation)

The CP rotary selector switch can be used to simulate the vehicle side. The vehicle side is
simulated by means of resistors between CP and the protective conductor. All specifications can
be taken from the following table.

Vehicle status
(switch position)

Explanation

Resistor between
CP and PE

Voltage CP
connection (1 kHz)

A

Vehicle is not
connected

Open

±12 V

B

Vehicle is connected
and not ready to
charge

2.74 kΩ

+9 V / -12 V
C

Vehicle is connected
and ready to charge

882 Ω

+6 V / -12 V

D

Vehicle is connected
and ready to charge.
Ventilation is
required.

246 Ω

+3 V / -12 V

8.4 CP signal output (+ protective earth)

The CP output terminal is connected to CP and the protective earth of the charging station. The
green terminal is directly connected to the protective earth. These terminals can be connected to
an oscilloscope to check the output signal. Pulse width modulation (PWM) is expected. The signal
should be designed according to IEC/EN 62851-1 and IEC/HD 60364-7-722.

8.5 CP error test key "E" (simulation)

The CP error test key simulates an error according to IEC/EN 6185-1. When this key is pressed,
the CP signal is applied to the PE conductor via a diode. As a result, the charging process should
be aborted.

8.6 PE error test key (simulation)

This key can be used to simulate a PE error. When pressing the key, the charging process should
therefore be aborted.

8.7 Signal lamp for phase connection

The signal lamps indicate that voltage is present at the corresponding phase.
Note: If the neutral conductor is not connected, the signal lamp will not light up. The signal lamps

do not signal the connected phase rotation direction.

8.8 Schuko plug connection

L1, N and PE in the charging station are tapped by the Schuko plug connection. This connection
can be used to make power measurements, for example to check a current display.

Note: This connection is protected by the built-in 10 A fuse.

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8.9 Phase measurement connection (L1, L2, L3, N, PE)

Further meters can be connected via these laboratory plug connections in order to carry out
measurements. This terminal is directly connected to the charging station.

Note: This terminal is for measurement only and must not be used for charging.

9 Maintenance

No special maintenance is required for the tester. If any problems occur, the customer service
must be informed.

9.1 Cleaning

After use, the tester must be cleaned. Use a dry cloth and a mild household cleaning agent for
this purpose. No aggressive cleaning agents should be used. Before cleaning, all cables must be
disconnected from the tester. After cleaning, the meter may be used as soon as it is completely
dry.

9.2 Transport and storage

For transport and storage, the transport bag should be used to prevent damage. During storage,
ensure that the tester is stored in a dry environment. If the tester is exposed to extreme
temperatures during transport, it must first acclimatise for two hours.

9.3 Replace fuse

If the fuse blows, it must be replaced. To do so, the tester must be disconnected from all lines.
Ensure that there is no voltage. Then open the compartment for the fuse on the back and replace
it by a 10 A (H) 250 V, 5 x 20 mm fuse. You can then close the compartment. The tester is now
ready for use again.

10 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact

us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

11 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European
Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as
household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re­use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance
with your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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