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DuraStation™ EV Charger User Manual

GE Industrial Solutions

GE Energy Management

GE Networked DuraStation

EVSE Charger

Operation and Maintenance

Summary of Contents for DuraStation

Page 1: ...DuraStation EV Charger User Manual 1 GE Industrial Solutions 2014 GE Company All Rights Reserved GE Energy Management GE Networked DuraStationTM EVSE Charger Operation and Maintenance ...

Page 2: ...3 4 GE WattStation Connect 20 3 4 1 Status 20 3 4 2 Firmware Updates 20 3 5 Technical Details 11 4 Operation 12 4 1 Basic Operational Overview 12 4 2 Configuration 12 4 2 1 Connecting to Configuration Tool 12 4 2 2 Accepting Connection to the Configuration Tool 14 4 2 3 Using the Configuration Tool 17 4 2 4 Common Settings tab 20 4 2 5 Authorization Options 21 4 2 6 GE WattStation Connect Options ...

Page 3: ...ng or sparking parts which should not be exposed to flammable vapors It should not be located in a recessed area or below floor level This device is intended only for charging vehicles not requiring ventilation during charging The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE must be connected to a centrally grounded system The ground conductor entering the EVSE must be connected to the equipment groundi...

Page 4: ...o Radio Frequency Energy The radiated power output of the optional IEEE 802 11b g wireless radio and optional cellular modem in this device are below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between the IEEE 802 11b g wireless and Cellular antennas and a person s body and must not be co located or op...

Page 5: ...assembly of the DuraStation has a x Quick Response QR code label placed under the top assembly cover viewable through the top cover Each QR code holds a unique serial number in its image The QR code serial number is stored in the EVSE s SBC Single Board Computer An EV driver or EVSE owner can use their iPhone and the GE DuraStation application to scan the QR code Once the QR code is captured the a...

Page 6: ...to GE WattStation Connect over WiFi The WiFi module will have a connection to attach to the EVSE s WiFi antenna The WiFi module will support IEEE 802 11 b g networks Operation on IEEE 802 11n networks will therefore require that the networks be configured to support 802 11g devices The WiFi module is disabled when shipped and is enabled by first connecting to the configuration tool via a CAT5 conn...

Page 7: ...al the ability to charge their vehicle There are two methods of payments smartphone iPhone or Android or RFID When using a smartphone the driver shall scan the QR code on the EVSE using the camera on the smartphone and the GE WattStation Connect smartphone application The GE WattStation Connect smartphone application will access the GE network to show the EVSE owner s fees for using the charger to...

Page 8: ...ure is not included in DuraStation 3 3 4 Ventilation Fault If a vehicle requests facility ventilation by taking the control Pilot to State D as defined by SAE J1772 the DuraStation will not charge the vehicle and issue a fault indication on the LED Ring and fault icon The fault will be cleared once the EVSE connector is removed from the vehicle State D charging can be enabled by configuration chec...

Page 9: ...stomer will receive Algorithm Status History Reporting Actual current draw by each group member Summary of current draw for the entire group Max current renegotiated Algorithm settings committed Algorithm enabled disabled Internal EVSE temperature Monitoring EVSE state disconnected connected charging and fault Internal EVSE temperature Control Scheduled charging Override of charging Charging delay...

Page 10: ...I in service panel Communication Option CAT5 Ethernet WiFi or Cellular CDMA Metering Accuracy 2 accurate on voltage and current RFID Reader HID MultiClass SE model RP15EKNR Display Screen Vacuum Fluorescent Display Standby Power 5W typ Outdoor Rated NEMA 3R Safety Compliance ETL Listing UL 2231 UL 2251 UL 2594 cUL 2231 cUL 2594 NEC 625 SAE J1772 Surge Protection 6kV 3 000A EMI Compliance FCC Part ...

Page 11: ...play will show a summary of the charge total energy delivered and connect time When the vehicle is disconnected the LED bar on the unit will change from flashing green to solid green The LED bar will turn red if any faults occur and a fault code will indicate on the VFD display Refer to Section 8 for fault codes and troubleshooting details 4 2 Configuration 4 2 1 Connecting to Configuration Tool T...

Page 12: ...4 and click properties on some older operating systems that don t support IPv6 this might just be TCP IP settings or something similar Uncheck Obtain an IP address automatically and instead assign a static IP address on the same subnet as the DuraStation and subnet mask as shown below Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 After saving settings reboot the computer or otherwise verify that its IP settings have chan...

Page 13: ...icate that was created by GE Industrial Solutions specifically for the DuraStation Since this certificate was not issued by a trusted SSL certificate provider e g VeriSign or GoDaddy com the browser will issue an alert or warning questioning the trustworthiness of the certificate before loading the page Alert screen from Microsoft Internet Explorer Alert screen from Mozilla Firefox Click Continue ...

Page 14: ...rome Alert screen from Apple Safari Click Proceed anyway Click Continue Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 After continuing as directed above the browser window may have some kind of visible indication that the HTTPS connection is made with an untrusted certificate For example in Internet Explorer the URL window is shaded in red see below ...

Page 15: ...ns from the browsers are to be expected and should not be cause for alarm Some of the web browsers will provide the option of viewing and installing or permanently accepting the certificate which will bypass the warning page for future accesses For example clicking on the I understand the Risks option in Mozilla Firefox brings up a window allowing you to Add Exception Alert screen from Mozilla Fir...

Page 16: ...ption Figure 4 9 Following these steps will allow you to bypass the security alert page for future accesses to the configuration tool 4 2 3 Using the Configuration Tool From this point forward there is no difference between the browsers The initial login screen will appear as follows First select your language of choice Select Language screen in Configuration tool Figure 4 10 ...

Page 17: ...rovisioning or Commissioning card that was provided with your DuraStation You may wish to write these into the boxes below in case your card ever gets lost or separated from this instruction manual Login screen in Configuration tool Figure 4 11 After logging in you will be taken to the Home screen which appears as follows Home screen in Configuration tool Figure 4 12 ...

Page 18: ...ory default settings Device Info tab o Shows summary of all configuration settings Network Troubleshooting tab o Provides a number of diagnostic commands useful for network setup and for diagnostics of wired and wireless network problems ifconfig information such as IP address and MAC address for each port iwlist scans for available WiFi signals and displays results ping can be used to test connec...

Page 19: ...is shown below Common screen under Configurations tab Figure 4 13 Note The Allow Simplified Control Pilot and Enable Diode Test settings affect the requirements of contactor turning on therefore GE recommends either checking neither or checking both Features are subject to change as new firmware is released so picture is shown as example Note that some features are specific to certain models e g L...

Page 20: ...p and Locality IDs Optional settings that can be used to identify stations e g station can be labeled as Station 4 in Group 3 in Locality 1 where Group is parking facility 3 in city of New York 4 2 5 Authorization Options The DuraStation Pedestal can be configured for any of three 3 Authorization Modes which are Mode VFD message displayed Authorization Required Payment Required Free Access Please ...

Page 21: ...his feature will only be available when GE WattStation Connect cloud service offers it This option theoretically gives station owners the ability to make their stations utilize a local database of cards which has been downloaded from the GE WattStation Connect The database can also be built up over time as cards are used and added to the local database When a card is used for the first time the GE...

Page 22: ...that is operation of the station without having it connected to the GE WattStation Connect cloud service It will completely disable the application that communicates to the cloud service thereby eliminating all internal errors and potentially anomalous operation when the station is operated off network Device Unique Name Controller Serial Number These settings are set at the factory and generally ...

Page 23: ...ations will exchange the WiFi setting options with some cellular settings as shown above These settings are pre set at the factory and should not be changed unless customer wants to operate the station by Ethernet instead In such case simply uncheck Enable Cell modem and set Network Interface to GE CONNECT eth0 Be sure to hit submit after making changes noting that some setting changes could possi...

Page 24: ...for wired or wireless table entry respectively Tables for either the wired or wireless port can be built by entering the host and gateway IP addresses and subnet mask and by selecting Add and the appropriate port The routing tables can be viewed by going to the Home screen and then clicking on Network TS Trouble Shooting WiFi Network Name In order to use WiFi you must not only enable it but you mu...

Page 25: ...AN Local Area Network A local area network LAN is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link Ethernet The most common LAN connectivity method This is a physical wired technology that consists of the use of twisted pair wiring WiFi or WLAN This is a mechanism that allows an electronic device to exchange data wirelessly over a computer networ...

Page 26: ...ss point to another network A default gateway is the node on the computer network that network software uses when an IP address does not match any other routes in the routing table DHCP DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a communications protocol that lets administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol IP addresses in a network DNS Domain Name Server A DN...

Page 27: ...that the pictorials shown below are of the WattStation Wallmount Note that dual charge port stations only have one single board computer thus only 1 cable needs to be run so from a networking perspective DuraStations are the same Topology 1 Ethernet In this configuration each DuraStation is connected to a common Ethernet LAN to provide primary connectivity The DuraStations do not need to be plugge...

Page 28: ...n the unit s Ethernet port is used to provide primary connectivity via an installation site s proxy server The proxy server IP address and TCP port must be manually configured locally on the GE CONNECT page of local configuration tool see section 4 2 6 Topology 5 WiFi Proxy Server In this configuration the unit s WiFi port is used to provide primary connectivity via an installation site s proxy se...

Page 29: ...56 12 xx subnet DNS Domain Name IP Address Internet Port bemp gewattstation com 165 156 12 31 TCP Ports 80 243 services gewattstation com 165 156 12 37 TCP Ports 80 243 Table 4 2 5 4 2 Proxy Servers It is recommended to use a direct Internet connection when possible If your environment does not have this capability you may need to use your installation site s proxy server You will need to obtain t...

Page 30: ... Charging Station offers the following replacement kits Refer the respective Instruction sheets from the package for the installation of these kits Catalog Description EVWSKEY01 Service access door keys Qty 2 Nos EVRCG10 RFID Card Pack of Qty 10 Nos EVRP01 RFID Enrollment reader CM5321CL USB 13 45MHz EVWTFUSE01 Replacement Fuses EVWSCR01 Contactor Replacement Kit EVDSRR01 RFID Replacement EVDSLED0...

Page 31: ...ical support Code 114 Contactor welded This fault can be set during power up self test if AC voltage is not detected at the J11 pin 5 input to the controller The fault can also be set if the contactor does not open when commanded by the controller to do so or if the normally closed auxiliary switch does not operate correctly It is suggested to check for wiring or aux switch problems first as conta...

Page 32: ...nch feeder breaker from tripping in the case of a defective vehicle This fault indicates that the controller has detected an overcurrent condition and tripped The charging plug must be removed from the EV socket in order to clear this fault With power removed the fuses should also be checked as some high level fault conditions are too fast for this secondary protection to prevent the fuses from bl...

Page 33: ...o take the pilot to 0V therefore check for problems in the wiring to J7 If necessary measure the resistance of the pilot conductor J7 pin 1 to chassis ground J7 pin 2 Remember problems could be in the charge cord or on the vehicle side This alarm will clear automatically when the short circuit condition is removed Code 211 Overvoltage This alarm indicates that the charge controller has detected AC...

Page 34: ... extent permitted by law to 1 repair the defect in the Hardware at no charge using new parts or refurbished parts or 2 exchange the Hardware with new or refurbished hardware that is functionally equivalent to the original Hardware the repaired Hardware and the exchanged hardware are called the Remedied Hardware Any Remedied Hardware product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warra...

Page 35: ...ay Doing so may cause damage that is not covered by this warranty Only GE or a GE authorized service provider should perform service on the Hardware TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL WRITTEN STATUTORY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW GE SPEC...

Page 36: ...port to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation operation or maintenance Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser s purposes the matter should be referred to the GE Company ...

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