Safety requirements
Before operating the pulse home, the user must read
and fully understand the safety instructions included
in the manual. Failure to follow the safety information
and instructions provided in this manual and displayed
on the device, may lead to electric shock, fire,
severe injury and may damage device or/and vehicle.
Damage resulting from negligent actions are excluded
from warranty. Installation of the device must be
carried out by a qualified electrician in line with the
applicable regulations. The information within the
installation manual does not allow the user to overlook
responsibility in regards to the norms, standards or
local regulations that might apply. The pulse home
has been designed, developed and manufactured to
adhere to requirements, safety dispositions and norms
in accordance with the directives provided in the
Declaration of Conformity.
Limitations
This unit is designed for use in the UK, specifically
with electrical and environmental conditions expected
in this country. It is intended for use with Electric
passenger vehicles. It is not to be used to provide
electrical charge to any other form of battery operated
vehicle that does not make use of Mode 3 charging.
Legal notices
The intention of this document is to be used as
guidance to operate the charger. bp pulse reserves the
right to make changes to the specifications and the
processes of the device and documentation at any time
without prior notice. The product imagery displayed
throughout this document may not depict the exact
product and are for illustration purposes only.
The intended use of the product pulse home is to
enable the user to charge their electric vehicle through
the cable tethered or their own compatible cable.
bp pulse’s supply, installation and warranty of the
charger is subject to the terms and conditions set
out at the following locations:
For chargers supported by the OZEV Electric
Vehicle Homecharge Scheme Grant:
https://bpchargemaster.com/terms-and-
conditions-of-sale-olev/
For all other sales:
https://bpchargemaster.com/terms-and-
conditions-of-sale-non-olev/
bp pulse uses Open Source software in
some of its products, for information regarding
Open Source software please refer to
www.bppulse.co.uk/pulse-home-open-source
Safety instructions
• Regularly inspect the unit, wall mounting, cable
and plug. Do not operate if any type of damage
is observed, this includes cracks, corrosion,
breakage and any other type of physical defects.
• Know how to isolate the unit from the electrical
supply in case of emergency. Ask the installer
how to do so.
• In the event of a power isolation incident, always
inspect the unit before attempting to reuse it.
• Unauthorised modifications or conversions are
not allowed.
• pulse home chargers can only be used under the
operating parameters specified at an ambient
temperature between -30ºC to 50ºC.
• Installation of the product should only be
completed by a trained electrician with the
correct installation instructions.
• Only an authorised specialist and qualified
personnel may open, disassemble, repair,
alter or modify the pulse device. Unauthorised
modification of the pulse equipment would render
the manufacturer warranty void.
• Do not touch or insert any object into the unit’s
connector pins or the pins on your vehicle’s
charging socket.
• Keep pulse home charger away from any harmful
chemical substances.
• Only use recommended cleaning products
(see Maintenance section).
• Take care when using a jet wash or pressure
washer near the unit.
• Do not jet wash or pressure wash the unit.
• Special precautions must be taken with electronic
implants. Please contact your medical device
manufacturer to find out the potential effects
that the charging process may cause to it.
• Check your vehicle’s owner manual before
using your charger and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• For socketed units, do not leave the cable
plugged into the socket when not in use.
• Ensure cables are stowed properly to prevent
tripping hazards.
• Only use the unit when the cable is completely
unwound – do not use while the cable is coiled.
• Where necessary or appropriate, disabled people
and people with health conditions or impairments
that affect their ability to use the product, should
only use the product under supervision and
instruction by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children must not play with or use the unit.
• The functionality of the RCD, which protects the
unit, should be checked at least every 3 months.
Connector recommendations
• Do not use cables if there is
any sign of damage or fraying.
• Do not use the charging cable with
an extension cable or an adapter.
• Unauthorised modifications or
conversions are not allowed.
• Do not use extension leads or adapters.
• Keep the charging cable out
of the reach of children.
• For Tethered units that are not in use, store
the cable neatly around the unit and ensure
the plug is secured within the holster.
• The cable should NOT be strained under any
circumstances while connected to the vehicle.
• Never use force to disconnect the vehicle
connector from the inlet or the equipment
plug power outlet.
• Ensure the cable is unplugged
and stowed before driving off.
• Ensure that connectors are free from
dirt and other foreign matter before use.
Single Phase
3 phase
Input Supply:
220-240 VAC 50/60Hz
400 VAC 50/60Hz
Rated Current:
1P + N + E 32A @20°C
3P + N + E 32A @20°C
16 Amps 3.6kW
32 Amps 7.3kW
16 Amps 11kW
32 Amps 22kW
Electrical output to
vehicle:
220-240 VAC
50/60Hz
220-240 VAC
50/60Hz
400 VAC 50/60Hz
400 VAC 50/60Hz
General Specifications
Tethered output connector
Type 1:
Output charging connector Type 1 on a 4.7m cable measured from the
point the cable exists the unit to the end of the Type 1 connector
Tethered output connector
Type 2:
Output charging connector Type 2 on a 4.7m cable measured from the
point the cable exits the unit to the end of the Type 2 connector
Socketed output connector
Type 2:
Output charging connector Type 2
Safety and operational
ratings:
Operating temperature range -30°C to +50°C, Operating humidity range
5% to 95% non-condensing. Compliance to Standards, IEC 61851.
IP rating IP54
Operating frequency
bands, subject to network
connectivity:
WiFi frequency 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz
Tethered
Socketed
Dimensions and weight:
Shipping weight typically 6kg
Shipping weight typically 4.6kg
Width 176mm
Width 176mm
Nominal Height 495mm
Nominal Height 495mm
Nominal Max Depth 161mm
Nominal Max Depth 161mm
This electric vehicle charger is intended for domestic use to recharge the battery of an electric vehicle.
It is intended to be used outdoors, not for commercial use. It is intended for use with any electric
passenger vehicles.
Specifications
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