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POD Point Home family
Electric Vehicle Charger
INSTALLATION GUIDE Including ZE Ready Requirements
This guide is intended for use by competent electrical installer with the necessary
competence and experience to carry out the installation in accordance with the
regulations and legislation applicable.
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Introduction
This guide is designed to explain the basic requirements and options to be considered for the installation of a POD Point Home
for a Mode 3 Electric Vehicle. A POD Point Home is a domestic electric vehicle charging connection designed for installation in
residential locations.
The POD Point Home charging unit is available with a number of different vehicle connections
options, including a Type 1 or Type 2 connector on a vehicle charging cable, and a Type 2
socket fitted on the unit itself. The POD Point Home unit has been designed to fit easily in a
garage location and has built in cable management to store the cable when not in use.
This guide is intended for use by competent electrical installer with the necessary competence
and experience to carry out the installation in accordance with the regulations and legislation
applicable.
Important Safety Information
Warning! The Pod Point POD Point Home charging unit is manufactured to be safe and without risk provided they are
professionally installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or issues regarding POD Point Products which are not covered by this installation guide,
please contact our customer support team, details below. As part of our quality and training programme calls may be recorded
or monitored.
Customer Support
POD Point Limited
145 - 157 St John St
London, EC1V 4PY
Telephone: 0845 519 1995
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.pod-point.com
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WARRANTY
: All POD Point hardware should give a long in-service life, wherever installed. Any hardware failure should be promptly reported to us, ideally by email to [email protected], quoting the serial number and date of purchase of the product, and giving a brief description of the failure. Our engineering team
will then investigate, and may ask you to provide evidence of installation in accord ance with our protocols and local regulations and to ship the product to our
nearest after-sales-service supplier for detailed inspection.
Any properly installed product which fails during the 36 months following purchase and arising from any shortcoming in design or manufacture will be made good
free of charge or, at our option, exchanged for a replacement product. In the latter case, we will bear any return shipping cos ts, but will not pay for any costs of reinstallation.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
: We will not undertake any repairs for any out-of-warranty failures without first receiving acceptance of our quot ation for the related
costs.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
: In no event will we accept any liability for any loss, costs or damage consequential on the use and/or misuse of our hardware
products except and only to the extent th at this is caused by our negligence.
Product datasheet for solo charge family of products
DATASHEET: POD Point Home
INSTALLATION
: POD Point Home units are designed for installation
in either open air or protected environme nts. The Home unit should be
installed by a certified electrician and usin g industry-standard mechanical
fittings and electrical connections. POD P oint can, in some territories,
provide a turn-key service for the installati on and commissioning of charge
points. Note that to validate the product warranty, installation in accordance
with Pod Point’s protocols and local regul ations must be verified.
The insulation must comply with BS 7671: 2008 including amendment
2:2013.
COMPATIBILITY
: POD Point Home units are compatible with the
Mode 3 charging standard and have been tested with the vehicles listed in
the Vehicle Compatibility Section
CONNECTORS AND POWER RATINGS
: POD Point Home
units are available with a with either a J1772 gun or Type 2 Mennekes gun
on a 4.8m attached cable, or with a IEC 62196 Type 2 Socket with the Mode
3 charging standard, and have been tested with the vehicles listed in the
Vehicle Compatibility Section
STATUS LIGHTS
: The status of the charge point is shown by
coloured status lights.
OPTIONAL DATACOMS
: Home units are available in
communicating and non communicating variants.
Communicating variants can be connecte d to the POD Point Management
System, and when connected benefit fro m the additional feature set offered
by our management system
PAY-AS-YOU-GO COMPATIBLE
: Communicating variants of
the Home unit are compatible with the P OD Point Pay-As-You-Go network.
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The Electrical Installation Technical Specification
The electrical installation wiring to supply the POD Point Home unit should be designed in accordance with the current edition
of BS7671:2008 Amendment 2:2013 applicable at the time of installation ( France: NFC 17-200).
At the time of revision (September 2013) the standards for the “Requirements for special installations or locations – Supply of
Electric Vehicle” published in the UK has been issued. CEN-CENELEC have instructed BSI and the IET to develop a standard for
inclusion within IEC 69364 for the specification of circuits intended to supply electric vehicles for charging purposes with an
anticipated publication date of February 2014. The guidance has been developed in conjunction with consultation with the
committees responsible for this work.
Normative References:
EC 60038, IEC Standard Voltages
IEC 60309 (series), Plugs, socket outlets and couplers for industrial purposes.
IEC 60364 series, Low voltage electrical installations
IEC 62262, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical
impacts (IK code)
IEC 62196 (series), Plugs, socket outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric
vehicles.
IEC 61851, Electric vehicle conductive charging system.
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures.
BS 7671: 2008 Amendment 2:2013, Requirements for Electrical Installations, IEE Wiring Regulations, Seventeenth
Edition
o Comprehensive regulations underpinning electrical installation safety in the UK
BS EN 50438 2007, Requirements for the connection of micro-generators in parallel with public low-voltage
distribution networks
o Standard to connect equipment that has the capability of feeding back into the supply system.
Energy Networks Association (UK) Guidance Document GS83/1 2007, Recommendations for the connection of
Small Scale Generators in parallel with public low-voltage distribution networks
o Guidance to connect equipment that has the capability of feeding back into the supply system.
The Electrical Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR) 2002,
o Legislation for the protection of the national electrical supply system.
The Building Regulations (England & Wales)
o Planning and development legislation
The Scottish Building Standards
o Planning and development legislation
The Northern Ireland Building Standards
o Planning and development legislation
Technical Details
The POD Point POD Point Home is designed and tested to meet the following European safety & functionality standards for
electrical devices. During manufacture each POD Point has been functionality tested for safety using BS EN 61010 & BS EN 61557
approved equipment.
All variants of POD Point POD Point Home have been tested and CE marked to the following standards necessary for sale of
electrical goods in the European Union.
LVD 73/23/EEC – Low Voltage Directive
EMC 89/336/EEC – Electromagnetic Compatibility
BS EN 61851-part 1 & 22:2002 – Electric Vehicle Conduction charging systems
IEC 60947-4-1 & IEC 60947-5-1- Power relays/contactors
Note: The BS EN 61851 is not a harmonised standard necessary for CE approval; it is an additional standard that references
LVD and EMC requirements for Electrical Vehicle charging systems and denotes the interface specifications for charging station
to vehicle interface (mode 3 pilot line communications).
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Background
The installation of a POD Point Home should only be carried out by a competent electrical installer. As the installation requires
the provision of a new circuit with a connection point outside of the installations “equipotential zone” it is subject to building
standards control regulations. In England and Wales this requires the installer to be a registered “Competent Person” under a
government approved Part P scheme [for further information see www.competentperson.co.uk]. In Scotland the installer should
be registered with an approved Scottish Building Standards Scheme [see www.sbsc.uk.net for further information]. For other
non UK mainland locations consult your local planning office for advice.
BS 7671, The IEE wiring regulations state that “No addition or alteration shall be made to an existing electrical installation, unless
it has been confirmed that the rating and the condition of any existing equipment, including that of the distributor, will be
adequate for the altered circumstances. In addition the earthing and bonding arrangements of the existing installation shall also
be adequate to ensure the safety of the addition or alteration.” [Regulation 131.8]
Before the installation can commence, the installer shall verify that the existing installation supply is suitable for the new load.
Most domestic installations in the UK are supplied with a single phase 60 to 100amp supply. The installer should carry out a load
assessment to establish the installation loading, verify the rating of the main service fuse as capable of delivering the total load
for the installation (after due consideration of diversity). Where the installer is not certain of the existing supplies capability to
supply the additional load or the service fuse rating, they should contact the relevant Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to
confirm the supply load capabilities.
The installations earth provision shall be verified as suitable and of a value to ensure the installation is protected against faults.
For a TN system where the Solo2 is installed in a location outside of a building or where a vehicle located outside maybe
connected, the supply input to the solo2 shall not include the PE conductor. A separate local connection to earth must be
made. It is not permitted for the earth provision to be via gas or water pipes - [Regulation 542.2.4]. Where the installation is
identified as having an inadequate main earth, the installer shall arrange for a suitable main earth electrode to be
installed/replaced and the maximum resistance between earth electrode and Solo2 earth input terminal shall be less than (<)
2.8Ω. The transition to a TT earth arrangement also requires a risk assessment of the local area to be completed. This is to ensure
no simultaneous contact between any accessible conductive parts connected to a PME earth is possible. The “local area” shall
typically be at least a 10 metre radius from the proposed location of the Solo2 and should include outside taps, fences, gates and
lampposts etc. No connection must be made between a TT and PME earth. “
The POD Point Home is designed to deliver a 3.6kW or 7.0kW for the purpose of charging a Mode 3 electric vehicle. Loads of this
magnitude requires a dedicated circuit to supply them. A dedicated circuit is a circuit where the only load connected is the POD
Point Home. An RCD, MCB and Isolator switch should be installed in this circuit in accordance with BS7671. A type “A” RCD
complying with BS EN61008-1 and suitable MCB or an equivalent RCBO complying with BS EN 61009-1 shall be installed.
The new circuit shall be installed from the customer’s original “consumer unit”. Where the existing consumer unit does not have
the required spare capacity, the customer will require either an additional consumer unit or the existing consumer unit replacing
with one that has the capacity for the additional circuit, in the event that a new consumer unit is used to replace an older existing
unit (i.e. one without RCD protection), Pod-Point shall not be liable for any issues that may result from pre-existing conditions
that may become apparent.
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Circuit Specifications
The technical specifications for the majority of electrical POD Point Home installations are covered by the following “model”
specification and fall into the following categories:
• Installation into an integral or attached garage
• Installation into a detached garage
• Installation onto an external wall (car port, parking bay etc)
• Installation onto a charging post
Note: the specification for the installation of the electrical supply for the POD Point Home is based on a number of
assumptions made on the existing installation and the conditions in which the POD Point Home unit is being installed into. The
specification assumes that the existing electrical supply and installation is capable of accepting the additional load and the
meets the requirements of the current regulations. The circuit specification will be different depending on if you have a 3.6kW or
7.0kW POD Point Home unit. If you are unsure, check the unit part number and reference the datasheet on page 2. Do not
proceed with installation unless you are sure.
RCD
The IET code of practice stipulate that all RCD’s meet BS EN61008, BS EN61009 and BS EN60947-1or equivalent that disconnect
both live and neutral conductors and “prefer” a Type A RCB be fitted.
The minimum requirement for the POD Point Home is a 30mA Type A RCD is installed in the consumer unit (iΔn) not exceeding 0.03A and an operating time not exceeding 40ms at a residual current of 5 Un. With an
additional MCB, see table on page 7 for recommended MCB/RCBO ratings.
Only a manual operation is allowed to reset an RCD. Automatic Reset is prohibited. Automatic shutdown is accepted.
It is recommended that the POD Point Home is not connected to the RCD protected side of a standard 17th Edition consumer
unit, but is installed on its own dedicated RCD/RCBO protected circuit to prevent power being cut to the whole building, rather
than just the charger circuit in the event of an earth fault with the vehicle or supply equipment.
Surge Protector Device:
A Surge Protector Device may be considered according to local and national rules (same for the choice of the class). The SPD, if
decided, should be located in the distribution system.
MCB:
The charging station should be protected with a circuit-breaker:
20A curve D for a charging station of 16A
40A curve D for a charging station of 32A
Only a manual operation is allowed to reset a thermal circuit breaker. Automatic Reset is prohibited. Automatic shutdown is
accepted.
NOTE: For non Renault ZE ready installations Curve “B” or C”” MCB’s may be used.
Transformers
If a transformer is required. In Mode IT or TT> 150 Ohms: An isolating transformer with separate windings is placed upstream EVSE.
This one must then be fed in mode TN, The Neutral feed of the transformer shall be connected to PE before the RCD and MCB (if 2
pole MCB used), resistance measured between the EVSE PE and this Earth must be less than 167 ohms.
Mode IT is prohibited
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The size and type of cable supplying the home charge unit
The POD Point has a declared continuous load current of either 16 or 30 amps (check part number of unit and cross reference
with the datasheet if you are unsure). The manufacturers of the POD Point Home unit have also advised that the load will
increase by up to 10% during peak charging.
Power Rating Of EVSE (Located on lower label)
3.6 kW unit
7.0 kW unit
Rated Current Draw
16 amps
30 amps
Therefore the
design current (Ib)
for the installation is
17.6 amps
35.2 amps
Using design parameters detailed in BS7671:2008
Wiring Regulations:
Protective device (MCB) rating (In)
Type “D curve” Miniature Circuit Breakers are specified for ZE ready installations. “B” or
“C” cuve MCB’s may be used for non ZE ready instalations.
Protective device rating (In) - MCB to BS EN 60898 minimum rating of:
20 amps
40 amps
Meeting the requirement for
In
≥ Ib
Cable current carrying capacity (It) taken from the tables in Appendix 4 of BS7671:
2008
Utilising flat Twin and Earth cable as used commonly in UK domestic installations.
Table 4D5 Flat Twin and Earth cable (Assuming installation reference method 101 no
other simultaneous adverse conditions apply).
(Note: cables shall be installed above the thermal insulation to comply with
regulation 523.7)
Table 4D5:
4.0mm2 twin and earth
cable has a current
carrying capacity of 22
amps
6.0mm2 twin and earth
cable has a current
carrying capacity of 27
amps
Table 4D5:
10.0mm2 twin and earth
cable has a current carrying
capacity of 36 amps
Maximum Permissible Voltage Drop
The voltage drop for twin and earth cable is:
4.0m
m2 :
11mV per amp per metre
6.0mm2 :
7.3mV per amp per metre
10.0m
m2:
4.4mV per amp per metre
M
aximum circuit lengths
BS7671:2008 does not specify a maximum permissible value for voltage drop in
installations. It does however require that under normal service conditions the
voltage at the terminals of any fixed current using equipment shall be greater than
the lower limit corresponding to the British Standard relevant to the equipment.
The requirements are deemed to be satisfied for a supply given in accordance with
the Electrical Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR) 2002 if the voltage
drop between the origin of the installation and the load terminals is not greater than
3% for lighting and 5% for other equipment.
Drops in excess of these recommendations may be acceptable if it is verified that the
voltage variations are within the limits specified in the relevant British standards or in
the absence of a standard the manufacturer’s recommendations.
( )
1000
**// IbLmAmV
pVoltageDro =
5% of 230v = 11.5v
4.0m
m2
T & E cable:
59.4m
6.0 mm2 T & E cable:
89.5m
10.0 m
m2
T & E cable
:
74.2m
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Other Considerations:
BS7671:2008, Requirements for Electrical Installations, IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition,
The mandatory installation of an RCD in the supply ensures that Regulation 41 1.3.3 is covered
Socket-outlets with a rated current not exceeding 20 A that are for use by ordinary persons and are intended for
general use,
Mobile equipment with a current rating not exceeding 32 A for use outdoors.
Regulation 522.6.6.and 522.6.7, requires any cable installed in a domestic environment, that is to be concealed in a wall
at a depth of less than 50 mm, to be either mechanically protected in metallic trunking or conduit.
For the purpose of this specification all cables are to be installed surface mounted, either clipped direct to the fabric of
the building, run within plastic trunking or conduit.
BS7671: 2008 Amendment 2:2013 Regulation 722.411.4.1 PME earth shall not be used for the protective conductor for
the home charger.
The earth loop impedance of the circuit must meet the requirements to achieve disconnection times of less than 0.4
seconds for TN system.
Isolation and Switching for Security and Maintenance
To ensure that the POD Point Home unit can be “turned off” to enhance security and enable maintenance and repair activity, a
double pole switch (or isolator) suitably rated shall be installed within the customer’s property in an accessible location. The
switch should be mounted at a height of between 450mm and 1200mm above finished floor level to achieve compliance with
Building Reg’s. An isolator switch is a mandatory required for “new builds” but optional for existing dwellings (for additional
security at customers request).
Earth Arrangements
Where the home charger is to be installed outside, a separate earth electrode is required, If it can be proven that the existing
installation complies with regulation 544.14.1 (the earth of the home charger and main earth electrode cannot exceed 70VRMS if
the PEN conductor becomes open circuit) a separate earth electrode may not be required. It is the responsibility of the installer
to conduct a risk assessment of the immediate area to a range of 10 Meters as to the safest and most reliable way to earth the
POD Point Home unit, If an adjacent installation (within 10 meters) have a PME earthing arrangement where the POD Point
Home would be connected to an existing TT system it is imperative that this risk assessment is conducted.
If a TT earth system is required for the POD Point Home it shall be independent from the distributors earth system with no direct
interconnection (the incoming supply SWA protective cover (earth) should not be connected to housing or earth electrode). The
electrical installer shall install a suitable copper rod electrode complete with termination housing and covers where appropriate.
The earth connection shall be made from the electrode to the POD Point Home via copper conductor earth wire of an
appropriate CSA for the installation. The earth wire shall be installed in conduit where there is a risk of mechanical damage or
damage as a result of exposure to sunlight.
Where installations are located inside of a building and a TN-C-S system is pre-installed and the vehicle may only be charged
inside the building the PME earth maybe used, In the case of socketed home charger where the charge cable does not form part
of the charger it should not be installed inside a garage (customers charge cable may enable charging outside of garage area)
In some installation additional bonding maybe required for external metallic structures, metal garages, iron fences etc. if the
vehicle or EVSE could come into contact with the structure (i.e. if the structure and vehicle can be touched simultaneously) .
Array systems:
In case of several charging stations connected to the same power supply line, an additional local ground connection will have to
be ensure in order at least , every 10 outlets. The maximum resistance for each additional ground connection (taken
independently) will have to be less than 167 ohms. All the ground lines will have to be connected to ensure a single equi –
potential zone.
Mode IT is prohibited
All installations must comply to BS7671 regulations.
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New Final Circuit Schematic for the POD Point Home Unit
Note: this diagram does not show any earth arrangements which will be required for installations.
Locating the POD Point Home
Electric Vehicles do not have a standard position on the vehicle for the charging inlet. For this reason in is not possible to suggest
a ‘one position fits all’ location within a garage or on a wall for a POD Point Home. The installer should consult the EV owner to
establish their preferred installation location. Therefore the POD Point Home unit can be installed in the most suitable location
for the customer and relative to the vehicle.
The location for mounting the POD Point Home unit should allow for user access to the unit. Importantly the charging cable
fitted to the unit is normally 5 metres long, the selected location shall also allow for access to the vehicle docking connection
without the need to over stretch the connection cable or pose risk.
Suggest locations for a Garage Installation
Mounting Height on a Wall
The recommended installation height of the unit on the wall (measured from the bottom of the unit to finished
floor level) should be between 750mm and 1200mm. The unit should NOT be installed any lower than 750mm
from finished floor level to eliminate the risk of impact from the vehicle. BS7671: 722.55.101.5 the lowest part of
any socket outlet shall be between 0.5 and 1.5Metres from the ground. any additional national building
regulations must also be adhered to.
BS8300 2001.Design of Buildings and their Approaches section 8 recommends that wall mounted switches,
socket outlets and other equipment in new buildings meet the needs of disabled people installing such items
within a limited range of 750mm and 1200mm.
Consumer unit
Main
Switch
RCD
Type A
Rated at (iΔn) 0.03A
40 ms @residual
current of 5 Un
“D” Curve
(ZE
ready) – MCB
single or double
(single shown)
DP Switch c/w
neon
if fitted
Home Charging
Unit
5m Flexible
Umbilical Lead
T&E Flat Cable
IEC 62196
-2 or
Type
1 J1772 connector
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Notes relating to charge point location
1 Garage Installations (Attached or Detached)
• Minimum cabling installed within the garage shall be installed in PVC conduit and surface mounted.
• A garage supply shall be provided from existing installation consumer unit incorporating 30mA RCD protection.
• The garage supply shall be installed using suitably sized and rated cable.
• A secondary consumer unit shall be provided inside of the garage at a height of between 750mm and 1200mm
• Socketed units must not be installed inside a garage.
2 External Wall of Main Property
• The POD Point Home unit circuit shall be supplied from an existing installation consumer unit and provided with
additional 30mA RCD protected circuit.
• The recommended installation height of the unit (measured from the bottom of the unit to finished floor level )
should be between 750mm and 1200mm
• All the cabling fixed on to the external wall shall be installed in surface mounted conduit or SWA cable.
• A copper rod type earth electrode shall be installed in a location in close proximity to the POD Point Home.
3 External POD Point Home in Locations Not Attached to the Building Fabric
• The POD Point Home unit circuit shall be supplied from an existing installation consumer unit and provided with
additional 30mA RCD protected circuit.
• Any cabling fixed on to the external wall shall be installed in conduit or in appropriately sized and rated steel wire
armoured (SWA) cable (if run in conduit is should be surface mounted).
• A copper rod type earth electrode shall be installed in a location in close proximity to the POD Point Home.
• The POD Point Home unit shall be mounted on a suitable structure or floor mounted on a post structure at a
suitable location and at a height of between 750mm and 1200mm.
Installing the Pod Point Home, POD Point Home Unit
Tools required:
• 1x Cross Head screwdriver (Or Pin Torx if security screws are used)
• 1x Power Drill
• 1x 8mm masonry drill bit
• 1x Pencil
• 1x Spirit level
• 1x Measurement bar
• 1x Power/Pipe Detector
Parts supplied:
• 1x POD Point POD Point Home (split into front & rear unit)
NOTE: The front of the unit may be connected to the rear of the unit via a loom. Care must be taken when removing the front
cover to not place any strain on the control loom.
• 5x screws (to fit front onto rear unit once installed) (plus additional security screws if preferred)
Additional parts required by the installer:
1. 3x M8 80mm screws
2. 3x Wallplugs
3. 20mm IP56 or greater gland for the conduit entry into the rear unit housing dependent on
the supply method (20mm conduit, SWA armoured cable, flexible conduit etc.).
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Installation Procedure
The POD Point POD Point Home has been designed as a wall mounted device. The installer should confirm that the wall that the
unit is intended to be fixed to is structurally appropriate for the mounting of the POD Point Home. The installer should identify
the construction of the wall, and identify the correct and appropriate fixings to use.
• The Installer has a duty of care to ensure that the POD Point Home unit is securely attached to the wall or structure where
the unit is intended to be operated from.
• Once the location and height of the POD Point Home unit has been decided, the installer can begin marking the wall with
indicator points to locate the unit.
• Before drilling commences ensure that the installation wall has been checked for electric cabling or pipework with a
suitable detector.
• It is highly recommended this is done prior to any installation work commencement (drilling of fitting of conduit etc) to
allow the customer to visualise where the unit will be installed. Once the installation site is marked up, confirm with the
customer this meets their expectations.
Drilling the Holes for the Electrical Supply Cable Entry
As the electrical supply to the POD Point POD Point Home may be fed from a number of directions; the unit has been designed
to accept supply conduit entry on either the left or right sides or via rear entry (if supply wiring has already been chased into the
wall) – refer to page 12.
The installer should drill a suitable hole for the cable entry grommet/adapter to be used to accept the electrical supply cables in
EITHER the left, right or rear of the unit (depending on direction that the electrical supply approaches). Flat surfaces have been
provided at either side of the unit for ease of drilling. Once drilled the installer should fit an appropriate cable gland or conduit
adapter for the type of conduit being used to supply the unit.
When drilling the case:
1. Only drill in the flat surfaces provided on the left, right or rear of the unit. Do not drill on any curved surface.
2. Take care not to damage any wiring or components inside the case. Place a suitable stop (e.g. block of wood) inside
the case when drilling to prevent accidental damage.
3. If any of the wiring or components are damaged during installation DO NOT CONNECT OR SWITCH ON THE POWER
before consulting with POD Point.
4. If installing the cable from the rear, POD Point recommends drilling the case in the location indicated on the Quickstart
Guide template.
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Fitting the Rear of the Pod Point POD Point Home, POD Point Home Unit
• Using the Quick start template or the rear of the POD Point Home unit itself, mark out the holes for the fixing the rear unit
to the wall. Once the holes are marked, check that the 2 lower holes are level using a spirit level.
The wall should have 3 drill hole positions marked ready for drilling.
Extra care should be taken before drilling to confirm that all the holes align. The installer should offer up the rear unit to the
markings to double check.
• The wall can now be drilled for the 3 mounting holes and depending on the wall structure
solid/dry lined or stud partition, appropriate fixings can be used to fit the unit to the wall. Do
not drill with the unit in position as masonry dust may damage the unit.
• The rear of the unit should then be fitted to the wall by fitting the top/upper screw first so
the remaining 2 screws positions can be easily aligned and fitted.
• Once fitted in place, the rear unit should be securely fixed flush to the wall.
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Wiring up the Pod Point Home, POD Point Home Unit Connection
• With the rear unit securely fitted to the wall, the electrical supply connection can be made.
• As the installation route of the wiring will vary with each installation, the rear unit has been designed to accept supply
conduit entry on either the left, right sides or via rear entry.
• The choice of entry point used will determine the amount of insulation that needs to be cut away for the internal wiring
connection of the unit. The diagram below illustrates the connection terminals for the electrical supply cables.
Ensure that power cables are connected to the appropriate terminal as follows:
• Live: Brown
• Neutral: Blue
• Earth: Green/Yellow
All of the cables that are to be connected into the supply terminals should have their insulation stripped back 12~15mm to
provide good contact to the screw terminals/jaws.
Before final assembly is performed an earth loop impedance test and polarity check shall be performed at the unit connections
to confirm the installation is sound.
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Units with communications
For units that communicate using GPRS, a mobile phone SIM card must be installed in the device prior to fitting the front of the
unit. Depending on the market, the unit may be supplied with a SIM card, or the SIM card may need to be installed by the
installer.
Installing a SIM card
• If the unit is a comminicating unit, and does not already have a sim card insalled, you will need to install a SIM
card. No all SIM cards are suitible. You will need a SIM approved by POD Point.
• Before inserting the SIM card:
a. Follow instructions that come with the SIM card to register it. On registering the SIM card, you will be given
the mobile phone number of the SIM card – make sure you record this.
b. record the following information and included it when you send the installation certification back to POD
Point Ltd:
i. SIM card IMEI
ii. SIM card phone number
iii. POD Point serial number (PSL number shown on decal at bottom of the unit)
iv. Name and contact details of charge point owner (and install location, if different)
Our quickstart guide has a space for recording this information.
Inserting the SIM card (Images for ilustration purposes only)
1
Flick the silver band on the SIM
card holder upwards towards
the centre of the front cover in
order to unlock it.
2
Lift the SIM card holder and slide
in the SIM card, with the
contacts facing down towards
the green PCB board.
3
Push the SIM card flat, and lock
in the card by flicking the silver
band downwards.
4
Final position. Ensure that the
SIM card holder is locked in
position and doesn’t lift up.
Commissioning the unit on first power up
Solo2 registering with the pod-point network,
On power up of the Solo2 the LED’s on the front should illuminate in white (red, green and blue on), when the Communications
module has initialised the LED’s should change to magenta. When the Solo2 has registered with the Pod Point server the LED’s
should then go blue with a short magenta flash. This process may take several minutes depending on GSM network and server
load.
If the LED’s remain white for a prolonged period of time there may be no GSM signal or the sim card is not inserted correctly.
For non-communicating Solo2’s the white LED’s should go solid blue (no flash) after approximately 50 seconds.
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Fitting the front of the Unit
Once the rear unit has been fitted, the wiring to the unit connected and tested,
the front cover can be fitted in place.
• Prior to fitting the front cover, visually check the internal connections,
remove any debris that may have entered the unit during installation and
check that the front cover mating seal is in place. Place the cover on the
housing, using the top fixing as a point of reference, The front cover can
then secured in place at 5 points. The unit is supplied with both pozidriv
and T15 pin torx screws if additional security is required.
Commissioning & Test
• IMPORTANT. All electrical equipment must be installed by a competent person in accordance with current IEE wiring
regulations BS7671. If you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrical installer.
• Always switch off the electricity supply to the POD Point Home unit at the mains during installation and maintenance.
Safe electrical isolation techniques should be adopted such as the fuse withdrawn or circuit breaker “locked” off at the
distribution board whilst work is in progress.
• The POD Point POD Point Home shall be supplied via a dedicated circuit from the distribution board in accordance with
the load characteristics of the device.
• Refer to page 14 for the commissioning process..
Final Electrical Testing
To meet the BS7671 (17th edition) requirements for testing of an electrical installation, the following tests and checks shall be
performed by a competent electrical installer before during or after a POD Point Home unit is installed:
•
A visual inspection of the installation including the existing electrical installation.
•
Verification of the characteristics of the electrical supply at the origin of the installation to confirm the supply is suitable
for the additional load.
•
A test to confirm the continuity of the circuit protective conductors.
•
A test to confirm the integrity of the circuit insulation resistance.
•
A test to confirm the polarity of the installation is correct.
•
Where applicable a test to confirm the earth electrode resistance is within acceptable tolerances (or)
•
An earth fault loop impedance test
•
A test of the mechanical operation of residual current devices (RCD’s)
•
A test to confirm the operation of residual current devices (RCD’s) is within stipulated timescales (at the rated current and
at five times the rated current operating current.)
•
A test or calculated measurement of the prospective fault current.
•
A verification of the functional operation of the POD Point Home unit
In accordance with ‘Part P’ of the Building Regulations (England & Wales) all notifiable electrical installation work performed in
domestic dwellings must be carried out by a competent electrical installer registered with a government approved Part P
Competency Scheme or subjected to verification by the local building control department. In Scotland all work must be carried
out by an electrical installer registered with a Building Standards Scheme such as those run by SELECT or the NICEIC.
NOTE: In England & Wales the installation of a new circuit or a connection point for equipment outside of the equipotential zone
is notifiable.
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Certification Requirements
On completion of the installation and verification testing the electrical installer shall issue an
Electrical installation Certificate based on the model shown in Appendix 6 of BS7671. The certificate
shall detail the extent of the installation covered by the certification, together with a record of the
inspection and test results. The certification shall be authenticated (signed or by other means) by the
competent installer.
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Freestanding Mount for Pod Point solo charge units
The Freestanding Mount charging post provides a mounting point for up to two Home
POD Point POD Point Home charging units, including two mounted holsters attachments
for resting the J1772 or type2 guns.
The Freestanding Mount allows for POD Point POD Point Home Charging Units to be
installed in locations where access to a garage or alternative external wall or fixture is not
feasible.
The Freestanding Mount is a steel structure which securely supports up to two home units,
and is installed into the ground following initial civil installation works.
Freestanding Mount Civil Work
The Freestanding Mount is surface mounted with surface cabling required – as typically
used in multi-storey and underground car parks where it is not possible to bury the
foundation.
A foundation plate (already welded to the bottom of the Freestanding Mount) is attached
to the ground via four M12 x 150mm expanding concrete anchor bolts.
These must not protruded above the top face of the foundation more than 20mm. It is very important that the foundation is level
in both axes, as this determines the angle of the installed POD Point POD Point Home charging units.
Freestanding Mount Installation Technique
The base of the charging post features a cut out to allow for armoured cable to enter
at surface level.
The cut out is sufficient to allow suitably sized and rated Steel Wire Armoured (SWA)
cable to access the Mount to supply the POD Point POD Point Home units.
Sufficient length of cabling is required to be fed up the 1535mm charging post and
through the exit holes at the top into the back of the POD Point POD Point Home
units.
The electrical supply shall be provided from existing installation consumer unit
incorporating 30mA RCD protection. (Separate quotation required)
Electrical supply cable for the charge points is easily and neatly fed through the base of the stand, up through the core of the
post and out through the hole in the mounting plate (the plastic trim in the top of the post may be removed to facilitate this).
An M5 threaded hole is found at the base of the Freestanding Mount to allow for an earth stud to be connected to the steel post.
Note: When fitting the rear of the POD Point POD Point Home Charging unit to the Freestanding Mount, an entry hole must be
drilled with a suitable gland inserted to allow access for the electricity supply just below the centre of the unit as shown below.
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