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Siemens SICHARGE UC 150 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SICHARGE
UC 150 UL Power Control Cabinet
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SICHARGE UC 150 UL Power Control Cabinet usa.siemens.com/sichargeuc...
  • Page 2 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Sections Introduction Safety information Description Application planning Mounting Connecting Commissioning Operating Alarm, fault, and system messages Maintenance and service Disposal Service & Support Technical specifications Declaration of Conformity Abbreviations...
  • Page 3 The information in the relevant documentation must be observed. Trademarks All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Safety information 2.1 Basic safety instructions 2.2 The six safety rules for electrical work 2.3 Emergency Stop button 2.4 Safety sign 2.5 Cybersecurity at Siemens 2.6 Identification of the device 3. Description 3.1 Product overview 3.2 Properties and operator controls 3.3 Design of the charging station...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE 5.4 Inserting the connecting cable into the cabinet 5.5 Securing the charging station 6. Connecting 6.1 Safety instructions 6.2 Information about the cables 6.3 Connecting the power supply cable 6.4 Connecting DC cables 6.5 Connecting the communication cable 6.6 Connecting the auxiliary power supply 6.7 External communication 6.8 Re-attaching protective cover...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Product information is subject to change without notice. All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners. For Siemens SICHARGE UC™ Warranty Terms and Conditions, see the Warranty section of this manual. © 2022 Siemens Industry, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: About The Operating Instructions

    Siemens accepts no liability for the use of the open-source software over and above the intended program sequence or for any faults caused by modifications to the software.

  • Page 8: Note Regarding The General Data Protection Regulation

    Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to cyber threats.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Operating Instructions | SICHARGE SECTION 2 Safety information Basic safety instructions The charging station complies with all prescribed technical safety standards and thereby offers the greatest possible product safety. To ensure the safety of all persons, systems, and equipment at all times, adhere to the following basic safety instructions.
  • Page 10 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Intended use The intended use of the charging station is exclusively to charge the vehicle battery of an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle must be equipped with a CCS Combo 1 charging socket for this. The charging station charges electric vehicles in accordance with the SAE J1772 and SAE J3105 standards.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Protection against electromagnetic fields The electromagnetic emission in the charging station meets the requirements of the UL 2202 standard: WARNING Danger to life from electromagnetic fields when door is open When the door is open, the switched-on charging station emits electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to the outside.

  • Page 12: The Six Safety Rules For Electrical Work

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Alterations to the device The operating instructions describe all permissible changes to the charging station. Any other or additional changes are not permitted. Unauthorized modifications void the manufacturer’s warranty and the approvals of the device become invalid. WARNING Danger due to missing or unrecognizable safety signs and warnings Missing or unrecognizable safety signs or warnings do not indicate that danger is no longer present.

  • Page 13: Emergency Stop Button

    Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Prepare to switch on again after work is finished After finishing and checking the work, prepare the restart as follows: • Inform persons no longer required that the work is completed and no further work is permitted •...

  • Page 14: Safety Sign

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Canceling the Emergency Stop state Note Eliminate the hazardous situation First eliminate the hazardous situation. Only then can the Emergency Stop state be canceled. The Emergency Stop button is equipped with a rotate-to-unlatch mechanism. An arrow on the top of the button indicates the direction of rotation for unlatching.

  • Page 15: Cybersecurity At Siemens

    Warning of dangerous voltage Warning of tipping hazard Cybersecurity at Siemens SIEMENS AG provides products and solutions with cybersecurity functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines, and networks. Implement and maintain the cybersecurity concept In order to protect plants, systems, machines, and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain –...

  • Page 16: Identification Of The Device

    You can find the following information on the nameplate of the charging station: Figure 2-2 Example: SICHARGE UC 150 nameplate Position of the nameplate on the device The nameplate is positioned at the upper right corner on the front of the cabinet.

  • Page 17: Description

    Performance features The SICHARGE UC 150 charging station charges your electric vehicle quickly and safely. To start the charging process, simply connect the dispenser to your vehicle. The system then controls the entire charging process precisely and fully automatically.

  • Page 18: Properties And Operator Controls

    Door handle Forklift channels Figure 3-1 Properties and operator controls of SICHARGE UC 150 Disconnect handle / main switch The charging station is equipped with a disconnect handle on the door, with which the charging station can be de-energized. Before working inside the charging station, switch off the supply line at the power source.

  • Page 19: Design Of The Charging Station

    The control system with the communication modules, fuse elements, and switching elements are located inside the charging station at the front. The following figure provides an overview of the positions of the various components. The right-hand graphic shows the version with another Siemens controller. Incoming power electronics...

  • Page 20: Decentralized Charge Points

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions The fans, the electronic components of the DC output, and several inductors are located at the rear. The transformer of the charging station is positioned in the middle of the cabinet behind the central switchboard. Fans Rectifier bridge and IGBTs Outgoing filter Incoming filter...

  • Page 21: Electrical Protection Devices

    AC-DC converter from the AC input. In addition, the insulation monitoring device sends a message to the Siemens control system. For safety reasons, the charging station switches to the safe Emergency Stop state. In the Emergency Stop state, the charging station can no longer be operated. To reset the charging station, the user must confirm the alarm.

  • Page 22: Application Planning

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions SECTION 4 Application planning Incoming inspection of the device 4.1.1 Checking the delivery for completeness and correctness When the carrier delivers the charging station, you should immediately perform an incoming inspection of the device. Checking delivery Begin the incoming inspection of the device with the following steps: Check the completeness of the delivery Check that the delivery documents correspond to the device delivered...

  • Page 23: Unpackaging The Charging Station

    Operating Instructions | SICHARGE 4.1.3 Unpackaging the charging station Depending on the transport route, the forwarding agent delivers the charging station in different transport packaging. Therefore, the packaging does not look the same. Removing packaging for road transport To remove the packaging, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 24: Location Planning

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Location planning To operate the charging station safely, you need a location that meets the following requirements. Selection criteria for a safe location Select the location of the charging station so that all actions around charging are always safe. The user must be able to connect the vehicle without using extension cables.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Figure 4-3 Front view of minimum clearances Maximum allowable temperature at air inlet The maximum permissible temperature at the air inlet is 45 °C / 113 °F. When the temperature rises above 45 °C / 113 °F, the rated output is reduced.
  • Page 26 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Table 4-1 Suggested cable cross sections Area Function Cable size (minimum) Cable type Supply line 480 VAC L1/L2/L3/PE 4/0 AWG 2kV DLO (RHH/RHW-2) 4 AWG PE Cu/PVC Supply line 600 VAC L1/L2/L3/PE 3/0 AWG 2kV DLO (RHH/RHW-2) 4 AWG PE Cu/PVC Charging station - dispenser...
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Bumper To protect the charging station against contact by vehicles, install a bumper a. Bumper Safety clearance Charging station Figure 4-4 Example: Correct position of the bumper and charging station Plan for bumpers based on the dimensions of the vehicles used. The bumper must stop the vehicle before the vehicle overhang touches the charging station.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Base Area

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Preparing the base area In order to secure the charging station securely on the intended base area, you need to prepare the base area. Example of foundation Make a static calculation for the base area to ensure stability. This calculation must include the following factors, among others: •...

  • Page 29: Storing The Charging Station

    Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Drill holes for fastening points The following figure shows the dimensions of the holes for fastening the charging unit. On each side, screw the charging station to the foundation in at least 4 holes. Figure 4-6 Fastening points Screws for securing the charging station To attach the charging station to the base area (Page 28), you need the following fasteners:...

  • Page 30: Transporting The Charging Station

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Storage conditions Store the charging station indoors. The storage location must meet the following conditions: • Horizontal surface • Protection against mechanical stress (such as from shock vibration) • Dust-free • Low-pollutant atmosphere • Room temperature as constant as possible •...
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE WARNING Danger to life when standing under lifted loads If hoisting gear or load handling equipment fail, a lifted load can drop. If you are in the hazardous area under or next to the lifted load at this time, death, serious injury, and material damage may result. •...

  • Page 32: Mounting

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions SECTION 5 Mounting Safety instructions In order to mount the charging station safely, observe the following safety instructions. DANGER Electrical shock from contact with exposed electrical connections or components Before starting the installation work, check that the supply cable has been disconnected from the power source and secured against unintentional restart.

  • Page 33: Cutouts For Lateral Cable Entries

    Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Cutouts for lateral cable entries When cables are run through the sides of the charging unit, cable cutouts must be punched into the side panels (article number). Aluminum plate (left) Aluminum plate (right) Figure 5-1 SICHARGE side view To remove the aluminum plates, remove the M5 bolts (6 locations on each cover) that fasten the cover to the cabinet bottom.

  • Page 34: Positioning The Charging Station

    SICHARGE | Operating Instructions 5.3 Positioning the charging station To set up the charging station at the site, you need to lift the charging station from the transport pallet. Then, use a forklift to transport the charging station to the prepared base area. Lifting the charging station To lift the charging station from the transport pallet, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Removing the pressure joint plates First, remove the pressure gland plate at the bottom left on the inside of the charging station to insert the power supply cable: 1. Open the cabinet door. 2. Look for the pressure joint plates at the bottom left of the cabinet. This plate should have a 3” compression connection that is fastened in the center.
  • Page 36 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Preparing the cable gland plate The figure below shows the cable gland plate. Cable gland plate for power supply cord Cable gland plate for the connection of the DC cable Figure 5-3 Cable gland plate UC 150 1.
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Pull the auxiliary power supply cable through the opening in the bottom of the cabinet If you are installing a charging station for charging via decentralized charging points, pull the auxiliary power supply cable through the opening in the base of the charging station cabinet. Only applies to equipment variants of the charging station that are set up for SICHARGE UC dispenser.
  • Page 38 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions SECTION 6 Connecting Safety instructions The installer is responsible for the electrical connection of the charging station. The electrical connection of the charging station must be performed in accordance with the relevant regulations (such as the conductor cross section, fuses, ground connection).
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Cable classes acc. to IEC 60228: Class 1 - cables with a single-strand conductor in the core Class 2 - cables with multi-stand conductors in the core Class 5 - cables with fine-strand conductors in the core Class 6 - cables with multiple extra fine-strand conductors in the core Figure 6-1 Cable classes...
  • Page 40 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Figure 6-3 Sector-shaped conductor Cable lugs and end sleeves Cable lugs and end sleeves are also used to reliably connect cables to compact circuit breakers. They ensure a solid connection to the compact circuit breaker. Before the cable lug or end sleeve is attached to the cable, the cable is first stripped to size L. Figure 6-4 Stripping insulation 6.3 Connecting the power supply cable...
  • Page 41 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Dimensions of terminals for the power supply cable The following figure contains the dimensions in mm for connection of the power supply cable. Cable gland plate for incoming AC power Figure 6-6 Power supply cable terminals Connecting the PE conductor First, connect the protective conductor of the power cable to the ground terminal: 1.
  • Page 42 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Connect conductors L1, L2, L3 To connect a conductor, proceed as follows: 1. Select an an appropriate cable lug for the corresponding conductor cross section. Refer to Table 4.1. 2. Strip off the end of the conductor so that the remaining insulation reaches up to the cable lug. 3.
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Dimensions of terminals for the DC cable The following figure contains the dimensions in mm for connection of the DC cable. Cable gland plate (DC power and communications) DC cable gland Ethernet cable gland Figure 6-8 DC cable terminals Connecting the PE conductor First, connect the PE conductor of the DC cable to the ground connection:...
  • Page 44 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Connecting DC+ and DC- conductors Connect the DC+/DC- conductors of the DC cable. To connect a DC conductor, follow these steps: 1. Select appropriate cable lugs for the corresponding conductor cross section. Refer to Table 4.1. 2.
  • Page 45 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Connecting the Ethernet cable Insert the RJ45 connector of the Ethernet cable into a free connection of the SCALANCE Ethernet switch. Connecting the fiber-optic cables Connect the fiber-optic cables to the optical ports of the SCALANCE Ethernet switch. 6.6 Connecting the auxiliary power supply The SICHARGE UC charging station supplies further charge points with operating current.
  • Page 46 The charging station can be equipped with a router. The router can be installed for the wireless connection to the Siemens Configuration Backend and the OCPP backend. The following figure shows the position of the router in the charging station.
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Inserting the SIM card 1. The tray for the standard SIM card is located on the back of the device. A small button is located in the opening of the cabinet next to the SIM card tray. To open the drawer, press the button with a sharp object, such as a pencil. Figure 6-12 Inserting the SIM card 2.
  • Page 48 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions SECTION 7 Commissioning Only qualified personnel are permitted to perform the formal commissioning of the charging station and the associated distributed charge point (either SICHARGE UC dispenser). You can find additional information on commissioning the charging station in the SICHARGE UC Commissioning Guide.
  • Page 49 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Switch on charging station Figure 7-1 Interior view UC 150 To switch on the charging station, proceed as follows: 1. Verify the cabinet door is closed and latched. 2. Energize the upstream electrical supply. 3. Set the main switch to the “ON” position (automatic starting of the charging station).
  • Page 50 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions The charging station starts automatically. Wait until the charging station is fully started. When the display (located on the dispenser) shows the "Start" menu, the charging station is ready for use. Refer to the SICHARGE UC dispenser operating instructions for further information.
  • Page 51 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE SECTION 8 Operating Operating equipment variants The SICHARGE UC charging station is available in equipment variants with and without Human Machine Interface (HMI). The following section “Operation” describes operation using the HMI. Equipment variants without HMI can be operated via the HMI of the connected charge point (the SICHARGE UC dispenser).
  • Page 52 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions 8.3 Initialization of the charging process You can find additional information on proper operation of the distributed charge points in the following documentation: • SICHARGE UC Dispenser Operating Instructions 8.4 Monitoring the charging process After you have connected the electric vehicle to the charging station, the charging station display automatically shows the "Start"...
  • Page 53 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE SECTION 9 Alarm, fault, and system messages In the event of an error, the charging station automatically performs error diagnostics. The HMI on the attached dispenser allows easy user interaction with the charging process, including alarms, faults, and system messages. Reference the SICHARGE UC Dispenser Operating Instructions for additional information.
  • Page 54 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions SECTION 10 Maintenance and service 10.1 Safety instructions To ensure the safety of persons and property during maintenance and servicing of the charging station, observe the following safety instructions: WARNING Qualified personnel Only qualified and trained persons may work on SICHARGE UC. WARNING Electric shock from live parts Electrical systems have live parts during operation.
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE CAUTION Risk of tripping or slipping Keep the work area clean and tidy to prevent tripping and slipping. NOTICE Safety area for maintenance and service Create a safety area around the mounting surface with warning signs and barriers. NOTICE Use personal protective equipment (PPE) Use the required personal protective equipment for the work, such as:...
  • Page 56 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Activities Check the charging station regularly according to the intervals specified in the following table: Time Location Type of test Test Interval Outside Visual check for • Outside of control cabinet 6 months damage • Touch screen •...
  • Page 57 SIMATIC IOT2040 1 year display LEDs Siemens control system (A31 module and all modules) = Adapt the test interval to the local conditions = If this option is available You can find instructions on replacing the filter and fan in this section: •...
  • Page 58 Read the information on chemical resistance. To ensure that the touch screen achieves the longest possible service life, observe the following information on the chemical resistance of SIMATIC HMI devices: Information on resistance (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/39718396) Cleaning the touch screen Clean the touch screen as follows: 1.
  • Page 59 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Cleaning the exterior surfaces of the cabinet • Wipe the exterior surfaces of the charging station with a damp cloth. • Then rub the charging station dry. • Do not scrape off stubborn dirt using hard objects. •...
  • Page 60 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Position of the air filter The following figure shows the air filter cover and the position of the air filters. Rain hood Fan (quantity: 3) Air filter (quantity: 3) Locking mechanism (quantity: 2) Figure 10-1 Position of fans and air filters Figure 10-2 Close-up of the locking mechanism of the rain hood...
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Replacing an air filter Follow the instructions to replace the air filters. 1. Disconnect the cell antenna on the rain hood. 2. Unlock the rain hood by inserting the keys, one after the other, into each locking mechanism and rotating and releasing the rain hood.
  • Page 62 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions Required tools and spare parts You will need the following tools to replace the cabinet fan: • Charging cabinet key • Bit: Hexagon socket, 5 mm You will also need the following spare part: • Cabinet fan - centrifugal fan, 230VAC, Art.-No. K3G190-RD45-03 Position of the cabinet fan Figure 10-3 Top view of the charging unit with position of cabinet fans Removing the cabinet fan...
  • Page 63 Materials recovery (steel and copper/aluminum) Circuit boards Landfill/discard Capacitors Discard/recovery/reuse Note: Because of safety reasons, consider the safety instructions in this operating manual. The product should be dismantled by qualified personnel. Please get in contact with your local Siemens service office.
  • Page 64 Have the following information at hand when you call: • Type of the charging station • Article number • Serial number You can find this information on the nameplate of the charging station. The eMobility Team (https://www.usa.siemens.com/sichargeuc) will also answer questions on products and services.
  • Page 65 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE SECTION 13 Technical Specifications 13.1 Technical specifications Technical specifications Input nominal UC 150 Voltage 480 VAC 3 phase, +/- 10%, wye or delta 600 VAC 3 phase, +/- 10%, wye or delta Current at rated voltage per phase 193 A 155 A Current (maximum) per phase...
  • Page 66 SICHARGE | Operating Instructions General specifications UC 150 Charge control system Siemens controller Local user interface Siemens SIPLUS HMI TP700 Network connection Ethernet interface or 3G and 4G Communication protocol OCPP 1.6 (JSON) Maximum cable length between the 320 ft / 100 m (RJ45 with Cat5 or higher)
  • Page 67 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Power curve The following figure shows the power curve depending on the charging voltage. Figure 13-2 Power curve 13.3 Derating Derating The following table shows the derating depending on the ambient temperature from +45 °C with different charging voltages. The power is specified in % of the user charging station.
  • Page 68 • UL2231 Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for Protection Devices for Use in Charging Systems Safekeeping location of the declaration of conformity SIEMENS AG keeps the EU Declaration of Conformity of the charging station available for the responsible authorities at the following location: Legal Manufacturer Siemens Industry, Inc.
  • Page 69 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE APPENDIX A Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in these instructions: Term Abbreviation Alternating Current Controller Area Network Combined Charging System Direct Current Open Charge Point Protocol OCPP Human Machine Interface Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor IGBT State of Charge Width across flats...
  • Page 70 Connecting, 45 Power supply cable, 40 Connecting cable Bumper, 27 Inserting into the cabinet, 34 Connecting the power supply cable, 40 Cabinet Cybersecurity at Siemens, 15 Cleaning, 58 Cabinet fan DC cable Installing, 62 Connecting, 42 Removing, 62 Declaration of Conformity, 68...
  • Page 71 Operating Instructions | SICHARGE Safety instructions, 51 Operator controls, 18 Personal protective equipment, 10 Power curve, 67 Preparing the base area, 28 Product overview, 17 Properties, 18 Protective cover Mounting, 47 Qualified personnel, 10 Replacing an air filter, 59 Routers, 46 Safety instructions, 9 Connecting, 38 Installation, 32...
  • Page 72 Telephone: +1 (800) 333-7421 the accuracy or completeness of the content helpline.sii@siemens.com or contained herein. Siemens reserves the right to recharge.us@siemens.com modify the technology and product specifications www.usa.siemens.com/sichargeuc in its sole discretion without advance notice.

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