background image

Features and specifications

2

Features and specifications

Features

The Home Connector features ground 

fault protection with self-testing and 
auto-reclosure (see below). 

Note: 

Manual resetting or testing is not 

required.

Ground monitoring circuit

The Home Connector features a ground 

monitoring circuit that continuously 
checks for the presence of a safe ground 
connection. 

Auto-reclosure

If a problem occurs that interrupts 
charging, the Home Connector will 
automatically clear the error condition 
and re-attempt charging.

If a problem is immediately sensed a 
second time, the Home Connector will 
wait 13 minutes before re-attempting to 
charge. This process will repeat several 
times. 

After several unsuccessful attempts, no 
further charging attempts will be made 
and the appropriate front panel indicator 
light will be illuminated to indicate the 
nature of the failure (see 

Front panel 

indicator lights, page 11

).

This feature helps to ensure that your 
vehicle will be charged and ready for use 
when needed. Temporary problems such 

as ground faults or utility power surges 
will be overcome automatically, without 
your attention.

Cold load pickup

This feature is activated if the utility power 

fails during charging. 

Providing the charging cable is plugged 
into the vehicle when utility power is 
restored, the Amber 

CHARGING

 light will 

blink and the unit will delay energizing the 
cable for a period between 2 and 12 
minutes. This prevents the utility grid from 
experiencing a large surge at turn-on, 
allowing electric vehicles in the area to 
begin drawing current at random times, 
rather than all at once. 

If desired, you can manually resume 
charging by pressing and holding the 

START

 button on the front panel.

Note: 

If a power outage occurs, the Home 

Connector will automatically try to resume 
charging when power is restored.

Home Connector Users Manual.book  Page 2  Monday, April 26, 2010  12:38 PM

Summary of Contents for HOME CONNECTOR

Page 1: ...ClipperCreek Inc Users Manual HOME CONNECTOR Home Connector Users Manual book Page 1 Monday April 26 2010 12 38 PM...

Page 2: ...ions 120V above ground 4 230V above ground 6 Installation Installing the Home Connector 7 Electrical connection 120V above ground 8 230V above ground 9 Post installation testing Confirming a successfu...

Page 3: ...ped over or subjected to damage or stress Environmental considerations At the end of its life this product should be recycled according to local laws and regulations Contact Tesla Motors for recycling...

Page 4: ...nature of the failure see Front panel indicator lights page 11 This feature helps to ensure that your vehicle will be charged and ready for use when needed Temporary problems such as ground faults or...

Page 5: ...wiring 230V above ground 230V AC single phase LINE NEUTRAL and EARTH Current and frequency 90A Circuit Breaker The maximum current for the vehicle is 70A At 240V this will be 17 kW maximum At 230V thi...

Page 6: ...the Neutral at the service to earth ground Ground fault protection is not possible unless the Neutral center tap on the service transformer is connected to an earth ground If ground is not provided by...

Page 7: ...ust each measure 120V to neutral Consult the transformer manufacturer s literature to verify that the single leg can supply the required power Caution Do not use a 3 phase delta connected transformer...

Page 8: ...ectly connected and labeled The illustration provided on this page shows the most commonly used wiring format in Europe Note The LINE NEUTRAL and EARTH outputs on the following illustration correspond...

Page 9: ...ide an adequate mounting surface 2 Attach the Home Connector to the wall studs using four 1 4 x 2 1 2 M6 lag screws The length of the screws must be adequate to securely anchor the Home Connector If m...

Page 10: ...e The Home Connector requires a dedicated 208 240 VAC 60 Hz single phase circuit with its own 90A circuit breaker Do not use a GFCI breaker The Home Connector contains a Personal Protection circuit sp...

Page 11: ...cle Side Note The Home Connector requires a dedicated 230 VAC 50Hz single phase circuit with its own 90A circuit breaker Do not use a GFCI breaker The Home Connector contains a Personal Protection cir...

Page 12: ...loses and the amber CHARGING light illuminates If a vehicle is available connect the Home Connector to the vehicle and verify that the contactor closes and the amber CHARGING light illuminates Once a...

Page 13: ...anel indicator lights GREEN READY LIGHT AMBER CHARGING LIGHT RED PROTECTION LIGHT RED SERVICE LIGHT CONDITION OFF OFF OFF OFF No service power ON OFF OFF OFF Home Connector has power but the vehicle i...

Page 14: ...emains illuminated unplug the vehicle If the red light goes out plug the vehicle back in and see if charging begins normally If charging does not begin normally and the red PROTECTION or SERVICE light...

Page 15: ...use cleaning solvents scouring powder or any type of abrasive pad to clean the Home Connector its charging cable or the vehicle s charging port WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock or equip...

Page 16: ...been detected follow these steps 1 Unplug the vehicle 2 Inspect the connector and the vehicle s charge port to verify they are clean and undamaged If necessary remove any accumulation of dust or dirt...

Page 17: ...TESLAMOTORS COM Home Connector Users Manual book Page 2 Monday April 26 2010 12 38 PM...

Reviews: