How to choose a charging station?
As you approach the choice of a charging station, it is first of all important to define the field of use, which can be distinguished in two main categories:
Charging station for a private / semipublic use
They are usually applied among homes, garages, company and public parkings managed by individuals as well as shopping centers and hotels. They can have free or controlled access, through a simple enabling with the key or App. These systems’ power are typically between 3,7 and 22kW and they do not possess specific vandal-resistant features.
Charging station for public use
Charging stations for public use are generally installed in public areas, for example public parkings, airports and train stations. In order to grant a high level of continuity in its service, it must be physically robust both against accidental impacts (vehicles) and infraction trails (break-in).
They can also be divided in two groups: charging station with standard power (alternated current up to 22kW) and the ones with high power (both alternate and direct current).
The most appropriate and farsighted choice
The available power on site and ways to access the charging station are critical factors in order to make a correct choice of the charging infrastructure. This is exactly the reason why it is important to have a correct solution for each circumstance, from a hotel to a restaurant, passing through a public parking.
Public charging stations are usually controlled and managed through some RFID cards and sometimes, when there is a large number of expected users, also with back-end supervision systems, that can even manage terms of payment for the service. Additionally, products can be personalized with logo and colors of purchasers, especially in the case of companies that give importance to their coordinated image or in the case of public installations.
It is the professional’s responsibility to provide advice
Even if the charging station choice involves many parties, it is mainly the professional’s responsibility to advice about all conditions in order to make the most farsighted choice, which should be designated taking into consideration future implementations as well as a 10-years working life.
The impact resistance of a device
The impact resistance of a device is expressed, according to the IEC62262 standard, with an “IK” code followed by two numbers between 00 and 10.
The value 10 expresses the maximum resistance, which guarantees protection in the case of a 20 joule energy impact. This data is extremely important for the right choice of a charging pole.
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Charging station, Circontrol, Energy Mobility
Circontrol DC eSpeed Basic post
The DC eSpeed Basic post is a DC charging station which can be installed for private application, where quick charge of vehicles is a must (for instance: car rentals, dealerships, private companies…).
Product features:
• Three phase system with single direct current output (DC) with a maximum power of 25kW
• Wide voltage range delivered from 150V to 950V
• Available with CCS Combo or CHAdeMO connector
• Start/Stop buttons
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Charging station, Circontrol, Energy Mobility
Circontrol DC Raption 50-150
Raption is a range of extremely powerful DC charging stations, designed for installations in both public and private locations where electric vehicles have to be charged as fast as possible (less than 30 minutes).
Raption DC is available in the following versions:
- Raption 50 – 50kW DC
- Raption 150 – 150kW DC
Common features:
- OCPP Protocol 1.6 J
- Modem/Ethernet port
- RFID authentication
- Connector configuration available between CCS-CHAdeMO-Type 2 (on request)
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Accessories, Circontrol, Energy Mobility
Circontrol DLM (Dynamic Load Management)
Dynamic Load Management (DLM) is a smart system devised by Circontrol for energy management of multiple charging stations that work at the same time, to avoid exceeding the available power.
DML features are:
- Restriction of the maximum power withdrawable from the grid
- Possibility to integrate OCPP
- All the stations charging status can be controlled via SCADA
- RFID authentication
- Building’s energy monitoring
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Circontrol, Energy Mobility, Wallbox
Circontrol wallbox eNext Elite S 7,4kW / T 22kW
Circontrol wallbox eNext Elite is a wallbox designed to be installed both inside and outside homes, condominiums, workplaces and public parking lots.
- Can be connected to a back-end system via ethernet, 3G/4G and Wi-Fi
- Highest level of protection thanks to integrated DC leakage detection and welding detection.
- RFID reader
- 3.5” color display
- OCPP 1.6J protocol
- Types available: eNext Elite S 7.4kW single-phase and eNext Elite T 22kW three-phase wallbox.
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Energy Mobility, Huawei, wallbox
Huawei Smart Charger: SCharger-7KS-S0 – SCharger-22KT-S0
The Huawei Smart Charger represents a very versatile solution for charging electric vehicles.
- 4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase
- Type 2 socket
- Recharge mode 3
- Authentication methods: RFID, Bluetooth, App
- Communication: WiFi, Ethernet
- OCPP 1.6 and Modbus TCP protocols
- Available: SCharger-7KS-S0 / SCharger-22KT-S0
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Charging station, Energy Mobility, Mennekes
Mennekes AMEDIO Professional+
Mennekes AMEDIO Professional + is the charging station designed for the company, commercial, and hotel car parks, it guarantees an intelligent and sustainable charging infrastructure for car parks reserved for the company and customers.
- Security of investments thanks to state-of-the-art electronics
- Flexible counting options
- 2 x type 2 sockets with hinged lid for 22 kW respectively charging power and high operational safety
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Energy Mobility, Mennekes, Wallbox
Mennekes AMTRON Professional+
Mennekes AMTRON® Professional + has been designed for company and commercial vehicle fleets, hotels, restaurants etc … thanks to state-of-the-art technology and electronics, easy access to recharge and easy management by the facilities are guaranteed.
- Wallbox specially designed for industry and commerce
- Integrated modem for data transmission according to OCPP 1.6 j
- Flexible counting options
- Charging point with a maximum charging power of 22 kW
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Charging station, Energy Mobility, Mennekes
Mennekes: charging columns Basic – Smart
The charging columns and the Basic wall charging stations allow charging in mode 3 with type 2 socket </strong > Mennekes with shutter.
Both have a pleasant appearance and are manufactured with electro-galvanized sheet steel casings available in three color variants: black RAL 9005 (SW), silver RAL 9006 (SI) and Yellow RAL 1021 (GE). All are with degree of protection IP 44.
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Accessories, Energy Mobility
MENNEKES: charging connector mode 2
I veicoli elettrici vengono ricaricati normalmente in modalità 3, poiché questa è la modalità di ricarica più sicura.
Quando si è per strada e non è disponibile un infrastruttura per la ricarica in modalità 3, la modalità 2 conforme a IEC 61851 è l‘alternativa più sicura.
La ricarica avviene tramite una comune presa domestica o industriale (spina a muro SCHUKO® o CEE), ma il cavo in modalità 3 integra le funzioni di protezione e controllo nel Cable Control and Protecting Device (IC-CPD).
Questo tipo di cavo unisce la praticità di un dispositivo mobile con un aumentato del livello di protezione (SPE-PRCD) attraverso un dispositivo di comunicazione con il veicolo (modulo PWM) oltre al dispositivo SPE-PRCD che controlla permanentemente la connessione del conduttore di terra ed il modulo PWM comunica la corrente massima di carica.
In caso di anomalie, la ricarica viene interrotta così da proteggere veicolo e utilizzatore. I cavi Mennekes in modalità 2 superano i requisiti normativi offrendo funzioni aggiuntive, rendendo sicura e semplice la ricarica in modalità 2.
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Accessories, Energy Mobility
Mennekes: mode 3 charging cable
Il connettore di ricarica standard nell’Unione Europea sia lato veicolo che lato infrastruttura denominato di tipo 2 sviluppato da Mennekes in Germania gestisce tutte le altre classi di potenza esistenti: dalla tensione monofase 230 V alternata che si trova nei normali ambienti domestici al collegamento trifase con corrente fino a 63 A.
Con questo connettore di ricarica, a seconda se si è in presenza di tensione monofase o trifase si possono trasmettere potenze da 3,7 kW a 43,5 kW (con dimensioni simili alla spina cee 16 A tradizionale).
Vista la completa architettura di sicurezza elettronica, il connettore Mennekes tipo 2 non ha protezione meccanica da contatto così da ottenere un connettore durevole, robusto e che non necessita di manutenzione.
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Energy Mobility, Mennekes, Wallbox
Mennekes: Wallbox AMTRON
Every Mennekes AMTRON Wallboxes are devices for charging electric vehicles in mode 3 with charging socket on the side Mennekes type 2 infrastructure as per standard European.
There are various versions of Wallbox AMTRON depending on the type of authorization for recharging: free , key, via APP or RFID card .
There are versions equipped with a calibrated measurement counter and others that integrate the type B differential switch .
- Standard E
- Xtra E / R
- Premium E / R
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Energy Mobility, Mennekes, Wallbox
Mennekes: Wallbox AMTRON Compact 2.0
Mennekes AMTRON Compact 2.0 is a product designed for charging electric vehicles in a private area in mode 3, with a Mennekes type 2 charging socket on the infrastructure side as per European standard.
Main features:
- Maximum power output of 22kW
- LED information panel
- Temperature monitoring
- Integrated type 2 cable
- Available sizes: 7.4kW, 22kW
- Available versions: AMTRON Compact 2.0, AMTRON Compact 2.0S
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Charging station, Circontrol
Post eVolve Smart, Master-Slave (T)
Post eVolve is Circontrol’s series of electric vehicle charging stations for public or semi-public purposes, available in several versions:
- eVolve Smart T Post: for a reduced number of charging points
- eVolve Master T Post (to be combined with eVolve Slave T): for multiple installations with many charging points
The main features are:
- OCPP 1.6J protocol
- Ethernet/Modem for data transmission
- RCD Type A+ DC 6mA
- Sturdy structure and Anti vandal-key
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Energy Mobility, Silla Industries
Silla industries: Wallbox Prism Solar
The Prism Solar Wallboxes allow smart management of electric vehicle charging. Compact and intuitive product, which allows fast charging and is suitable for both private and semi-public environments. Available in single-phase, three-phase and DUO version.
- Solar charging
- Type 2 connector
- Automatic regulation of consumption to avoid disconnection from the grid
- Available color: black
- Available: Single-phase (7.4kW), Three-phase (22kW), DUO (2 x 7.4kW)
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Energy Mobility, SolarEdge
SolarEdge: electric vehicle battery chargers SE-EVK22Cxx-01
Charging solution for electric vehicles that integrates into the SolarEdge Home ecosystem, can be installed in conjunction with single-phase or three-phase photovoltaic systems.
- Mode 3 with charging power up to 22 kW
- 6 meters cable Type 2
- Compatible with OCPP protocol
- Can be installed both indoor and outdoor
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Energy Mobility, Wallbox
Wallbox: Pulsar Plus
Intelligent charging system for electric vehicles. Compact and intuitive product, which is suitable for both private and public environments. Available in both single-phase and three-phase versions, respectively in the 7.4 and 22 kW sizes.
- Power boost
- Connectivity
- Connector Type 1 or Type 2 (7.4 kW) / Type 2 (11 kW y 22 kW)
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Energy Mobility, Wallbox, ZCS Azzurro
ZCS Azzurro wallbox – 1PH 7Kw – 3PH 22Kw
The ZCS Azzurro wallbox is an AC charging station for electric vehicles, available in 2 power models of 7 kW single-phase and 22 kW three-phase. They constitute an excellent solution in both commercial and residential contexts.
- Mode 3 charging
- Type 2 socket
- Integrated display
- RFID reader
- Integrated MID meter
- OCPP communication protocol
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