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3.2   Instrument display

The EVCC300 display is a 320x240 colour TFT screen.

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Description

Item Description

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Screen title

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Softkey 2 function

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Main display area

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Softkey 3 function

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Supply and touch voltage settings

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Battery condition indicator

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Softkey 1 function 

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Charger connection setting indicator

The purpose of the main display area is to show the measurement results. The information shown in the main display 
area and the way it is arranged depends on the test you are carrying out and is explained in the relevant sections for 
each type of test.  

 

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Instrument Overview

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Summary of Contents for EVCC 300

Page 1: ...EVCC 300 Electric Vehicle Charger Checker User Guide www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30...

Page 2: ...er equipment manufactured by Megger Instruments Limited described in this user guide is in compliance with Directives 2014 30 EU and 2014 35 EU where they apply This manual supersedes all previous iss...

Page 3: ...utton controls 9 4 First use set up of the EVCC300 and setting 10 4 1 Turning the instrument on and off 10 4 2 Battery options 10 4 3 Settings 10 4 3 1 Direct or via cable charger connection setting 1...

Page 4: ...est results 32 5 8 Auto test sequence 33 5 8 1 Description 33 5 8 2 Test selection 33 5 8 3 How to perform the test 33 5 8 4 Interpreting test results 34 6 Error and Warning Conditions 35 6 1 On scree...

Page 5: ...ration Repair and Warranty 45 11 1 Return procedure 45 12 Decommissioning 46 12 1 WEEE Directive 46 12 2 Battery disposal 46 13 Notes 47 vi www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 2...

Page 6: ...r The control pilot signal CP is then compared with the requirements of IEC 61851 1 2017 without the need for a separate oscilloscope This makes the EVCC300 a unique solution to ensuring EV charger sa...

Page 7: ...nd type 1 connections using an adaptor supplied as standard The instrument is perfect for use in the following situations Following installation checking Following repairs checking Regular charger hea...

Page 8: ...ty related and may be placed either before or after the associated text as required 2 2 Safety warnings These safety warnings must be read and understood before the instrument is used Retain for futur...

Page 9: ...as specified in the instructions Replacement cells must be of the type specified in the instructions Observe the correct polarity No user serviceable parts are inside the equipment Refer repairs to M...

Page 10: ...shock G Caution Refer to user guide Equipment complies with current UK legislation c EU conformity Equipment complies with current EU directives Equipment complies with current C tick requirements Do...

Page 11: ...pe 2 EV male connector 6 Test button 2 Touch voltage PE protective earth test touch pad 7 Fuse compartment 3 ON OFF button 8 4 mm socket ground earth bond lead connection 4 Display 9 Battery compartme...

Page 12: ...gs 7 Battery condition indicator 4 Softkey 1 function 8 Charger connection setting indicator The purpose of the main display area is to show the measurement results The information shown in the main d...

Page 13: ...this button To turn the instrument OFF press and hold down this button for a short period When released the instrument will turn OFF TEST button To prevent accidentally starting a test the user must...

Page 14: ...tion to the charger To be able to achieve this the instrument will need to know whether it is plugged into a charger directly or via a tethered or connection cable When selecting settings the EVCC300...

Page 15: ...tting is selected the EVCC300 will immediately return to the main menu screen or 3 Select softkey 3 NEXT to advance to the next setting screen Language Settings 4 3 3 Language setting 1 Press softkey...

Page 16: ...tor resistance measurement RPE 1 3 Touch voltage measurement inherent part of any RCD GFCI tests 1 4 Personal protection check RCD GFCI trip time measurement This includes the DC current trip time as...

Page 17: ...surements Fig 1 Pass screen Fail screen NOTE This test is disabled when the mains supply is set to 240 V 2 Ph US This is because this test will not work on 2 phase 180 supply WARNING The PE contact to...

Page 18: ...ll then measure the voltages between L to N L to PE and N to PE referring to the plug connections to ensure the voltages correct before progressing to the PE touch pad test The test conditions for the...

Page 19: ...s means it is OK to proceed to the next tests If the EVCC300 detects a problem the instrument will indicate FAULT Should this occur do not proceed with further testing The charger should be isolated f...

Page 20: ...argers that have exposed metalwork to check it is connected to the ground earth pin on the charging socket plug Fig 2 Pass screen Fail screen NOTE If there is no exposed metalwork on the charger or th...

Page 21: ...e connection method indicated in the top left corner of the MENU screen is correct As a reminder the menu screen connection indicator looks like this In this screen the EVCC300 is set to direct connec...

Page 22: ...ASS or FAIL 9 Move to the next piece of exposed metal on the charger and repeat the test 10 Repeat until all exposed metal on the charger has been tested 5 3 3 Interpreting test results 1 The PASS FAI...

Page 23: ...qualified electrician should be consulted to determine the correct action 4 Should the circuit be open circuit the results will be shown as below 19 Tests www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544...

Page 24: ...t takes for the device to trip This test will check to see if the RCD or GFCI react fast enough to protect users from electrocution if a charger fault develops The EVCC300 can perform four different t...

Page 25: ...set to direct connection If the red cross is not present the instrument is set for connection to the charger via a tethered cable or plug in charging cable 4 Use the softkeys 1 and 3 to select the RC...

Page 26: ...two test limits that can be applied to the touch voltage test 25 V and 50 V These are set in the instruments settings screen 12 Finally if the touch voltage test has passed the EVCC300 will perform th...

Page 27: ...able result indicates that although the trip time was fast enough to meet the requirements of a standard it wasn t as fast as many manufacturers might recommend In this situation it is recommended tha...

Page 28: ...IL X No RCD trip in 12 5 seconds FAIL X RCD trips below 3 mA nuisance trip level 120 V USA tests 6 mA AC 0 and 180 PASS FAIL criteria PASS RCD trips within 90 ms QUESTIONABLE RCD trips between 90 ms t...

Page 29: ...e low this will indicate a high probability the charger will suffer from nuisance tripping of the RCD or GFCI The EVCC300 can perform four different tests as follows 230 V Ph to N UK Europe tests AC c...

Page 30: ...e RCD GFCI test indicated in green 5 Press softkey 2 to select TEST 6 On the RCD test screen the left and right softkeys allow the user to highlight either the RCD Type test type or Angle Press the ce...

Page 31: ...the touch voltage test has passed the EVCC300 will perform the chosen earth leakage current test The test result being displayed in mA 5 5 3 Interpreting test results a Mains line voltage test Should...

Page 32: ...situation it is recommended that a qualified electrician is consulted Should a red FAIL result occur the charger the trip level is of concern and will most likely result in nuisance tripping of the R...

Page 33: ...5 mA PASS RCD trips between 5 mA to 6 mA FAIL X No RCD trip in 1 2 seconds 20 mA AC current ramp test PASS FAIL criteria FAIL X RCD trips between 1 mA to 9 mA QUESTIONABLE RCD trips between 10 mA to 1...

Page 34: ...signal to the charger to indicate to the charger the rating of the connection cable being used The maximum current available indicated to the vehicle via the CP signal will be adjusted accordingly The...

Page 35: ...esired CP code The EVCC300 will then read the code back from the charger as set out in table A8 of IEC61851 1 This allows the user to verify the correct operation of the charger ensuring that the char...

Page 36: ...plug in charging cable 4 Use softkeys 1 and 3 LEFT and RIGHT to select the Interface test indicated in move 5 Press softkey 2 to SELECT the test 6 The EVSE Interface screen will appear The measuremen...

Page 37: ...l of the measured parameters are as expected The EVCC300 performs a single measurement of each parameter every time the test button is pressed 1 The output charging voltages and frequency should be as...

Page 38: ...switch on or off These are a Protective bonding RPE If the charger being tested is double insulated with no external metalwork this test would not be required b RCD GFCI If you are unable to access th...

Page 39: ...dicated as follows and the test sequence will stop 4 If any of the test results are questionable this will be indicated and the test sequence will continue 5 If the testing sequence has passed all of...

Page 40: ...select the Settings indicated in grey 3 Press the softkey 2 to SELECT settings and the following screen will appear Note The current instrument settings are shown in the grey bar 4 Press softkey 1 or...

Page 41: ...NS setting and press select 11 Press softkey 1 or 3 arrows to highlight the desired setting 12 Press softkey 2 to SELECT When the required supply setting is selected the EVCC300 will immediately retur...

Page 42: ...below Battery and fuses are user accessible using a screwdriver to remove access covers to the left of the grip and to the right of the barrel respectively Replacement battery types are 4 x LR6 AA Alk...

Page 43: ...cells and battery compartment Caution Ensure all battery cells are of the same type Only Alkaline batteries are suitable to be used in the EVCC Refer to 3 1 Instrument layout on page 7 Battery cells...

Page 44: ...d only No proximity Proximity detected unlatched Proximity detected latched 2 Control pilot CP Set and read states State A Disconnected State B Connected State C Charging State D Charging without vent...

Page 45: ...al trip current Max test time 5 59 s Polarity selection 0 and 180 of an input sine wave NUISANCE TRIPPING TESTS 230 V SINGLE PHASE 1 RCD AC ramp test Test current AC current ramp up to 30 mA in 2 mA s...

Page 46: ...V Dangerous voltage indication at PE conductor POWER SUPPLY Battery Four AA cells Alkaline ONLY CONNECTIONS Type 2 male main test connection 4 mm shrouded socket on base of handle RPE test return conn...

Page 47: ...8 2 Type 1 adaptor specifications Specification Detail CONNECTIONS Type 1 female CAT II 300 V 43 Specifications www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30...

Page 48: ...em Order No Continuity earth bond lead 1001 233 Blow moulded case EVCC300 1014 480 EVA T1 Type 2 to Type 1 connector adaptor 1014 481 44 Accessories and Equipment www calcert com sales calcert com 1 8...

Page 49: ...our instrument and to provide the best possible service to you Model for example EVCC300 Serial number Reason for return for example calibration required or repair Details of the fault if the instrume...

Page 50: ...t wheeled bin symbol placed on a battery is a reminder not to dispose of batteries with general waste when they reach the end of their usable life The battery is located under the battery cover on the...

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