EVlink FS Electric Vehicle

Simulator NCA93100
User Guide
04/2013

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................3

Safety information ........................................................................................................................4
About the Book.............................................................................................................................5
Presentation .................................................................................................................................6
Operation .....................................................................................................................................8
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................12
Appendices ................................................................................................................................13 

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Safety information

NOTICE

Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before
trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this
documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that
clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

The addition of this symbol to a Danger safety label indicates that an electrical hazard
exists, which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.

DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

PLEASE NOTE

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this
material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of
electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the
hazards involved.

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About the Book

Document Scope

You have just purchased an EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator and we thank you.
This user guide aims to give all needed information to test your Electric Vehicle charging station
installations using the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator.
This guide also explains all advanced functionalities available on the tool and useful when doing repair
and maintenance on Electric Vehicle charging stations.
Before using this product, please read carefully this guide and keep it for later reference.

Related Documents

You can download this technical publication and other technical information from our website at
www.schneider-electric.com.

User Comments

We welcome your comments about this document. You can reach us by e-mail at
techcomm@schneiderelectric.com.

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Presentation

Description

The aim of the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator is to check functions of the station and some safety
features of the electrical installation. You will have to use it when you install or maintain an Electric
Vehicle charging station.
The EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator is compatible with EVlink residential and EVlink parking stations
(mainly with EVlink charging stations and with charging stations compliant with the IEC61851-1 Ed2.0)
and permits to simulate every type of electric vehicle thanks to the equipped Type1 and Type2 inlets.
An Instruction Sheet must be left under the lid of the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator in order to
remind the mandatory checks to be done.
The EV Simulator also allows simulating each electric vehicle state to check feedbacks of the station
according to IEC61851.

NOTE: The EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator does not monitor the quality of the earth.

Safety Instructions

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Do not use this device with the IT neutral earthing system.
• Do not dismantle the device to repair it, as it cannot be repaired.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
• Do not inject voltage onto the 3 PP and CP sockets.
• Do not stand on the device.
• Use the handle to carry the closed unit.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

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Characteristics

Standards IEC61010-1, IEC61851-1

IP IP54 (IP44 in use)
IK IK8
2°C to 50°C

Operating temperature NOTE: Real operating temperature compliant to IEC61010-1:

-30°C to 50°C.
In case of fall at under 2°C, the case could be damaged.
Shock resistance Up to one meter
Dimension LxWxD (mm) 305x270x170
Weight 6 kg
No limit
Autonomy (Power supply) (energized by tested station with low power <1A)
Socket-inlet Type 1 and Type 2
Left inlet: Type 1 inlet IEC62196 type1; U: 230V 1; I: <1A; F: 50-60Hz
Right inlet: Type 2 inlet IEC62196 type2-II; U: 400V 3~; I: <1A; F: 50-60Hz
Made in France

Checks done by EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator

• Checking voltage presence and connections (phase-neutral inversion).
• RCD trip test.
• Checking the charging cable cross-section for Type2 (EV side).
• Checking the plug/unplug process of the cable for Type1 (EV side).

Additional Advanced Test Available

• Checking the control pilot circuit (Measure PWM signal via coaxial plug)
• Simulate every vehicle state according to IEC61851-1 (Requires oscilloscope not included)

Necessary Additional Equipment

• Ohmmeter (to check cables)
• Oscilloscope (for check every vehicle station)
• Cables not included in the case (optional purchase or use the driver’s cable)
 

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Operation

Handling

Open the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator before using it and follow the Instruction Sheet under the
lid of the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator to test the EVlink station.

Checking the Connections Test

Make sure that switch Earth Fault is OFF and EV Status on C, if not you will not see any light on the
EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator.

Process:
1. Connect the charging station to the simulator inlet Type 1 or Type 2, depending on the type of charging
cable connector.
2. Select the type of inlet connected with the “Inlet Selector Type 1 Type 2” switch.
3. Start charging; the contactor closes:
On a single-phase charging station, “Phase 1” indicator light should light up. If not, recheck the wiring of
the charging station.
On a 3-phase charging station, “Phase 1”, “Phase 2” and “Phase 3” indicator lights should all light up with
the same level of brightness. If not, recheck the wiring.
4. Press “Test Lamp” button and check that “Neutral-Phase inversion” indicator light lights up.
5. Release “Test Lamp” button: “Neutral-Phase inversion” indicator light should go out. If not, recheck the
wiring.

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Plug Measurement (cable side EV)

Connect an ohmmeter to the simulator PP coaxial connector Type 1 or Type 2 (depending on the
charging cable connected: Type 1 or Type 2).

Check that the measured resistance value R corresponds to one of the R values suggested in the two
following tables (depending on the charging cable connected Type 1 or Type 2),
If not, replace the charging cable. In case of charging station with attached cable, contact the charging
station maker.

Type1 vehicle connector

Plug Type1 R
Connected to EV Simulator 150 Ω ±10%
Connected to EV Simulator while pushing unlock button* 480 Ω ±10%

*To check the proper functioning of the resistance in the Type 1 plug, simply press the pushbutton on the
plug and the R will change to the new measurement by itself. It’s the case when the Type 1 plug is not
correctly connected to the Electric Vehicle.

Type2 vehicle connector

This test also permits to check the charging cable cross-section (only for Type 2). Its permit you to check
if the charging cable can still be used (right resistance for the right cross-section).
R Ic Ø*
1500 Ω ±3% 13A 2.5 mm²
680 Ω ±3% 20A 4 mm²
220 Ω ±3% 32A 6 mm²

*Minimum charging cable copper cross-section recommended. The charging cable cross-section is
generally indicated on the cable itself.

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Residual Current Device (RCD) Trip Test

Before this test, make sure that the RCD is accessible (you will have to reset RCDs).
To test the triggering of the RCD in case of error, a switchable leakage current (> 30 mA) is created. This
leakage current is conducted from L to PE via an integrated resistance. The leakage current is created by
pressing the Test Diff pushbutton. The protective device has to trigger and the charging process should
be interrupted directly.
For 3- phase installation, you must test each phase by switching the Selector Phase after restarting
charging and pressing the Test Diff pushbutton again.
If tripping doesn’t occur during one of the tests, replace the RCD.

Check the Electric Vehicle State (Advanced Check)

1. Connect the charging station with the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator as described in the first part
of the Instruction Sheet.
2. Connect an oscilloscope to the CP coaxial connector
3. Follow step of the table below to check EV state:
Switch position on
Oscilloscope (PWM)
simulator
Electric Vehicle State
Switch Switch EV Voltage on PWM: Off
Earth Fault Status oscilloscope or On

A = EV not connected to charging Off

ON B 12V ±1V
station
B = EV connected to “charging station Off
not ready”
OFF B 9V ±1V
B = EV connected to “charging station On
ready”
C = EV Charging (without ventilation On
OFF C 6V ±1V
required)

D = EV charging (with ventilation On

OFF D 3V ±1V
required by EV)

* The PWM signal could be On or Off, if the measured voltage in one of the 4 states is incorrect, contact
Schneider Electric EVlink support. The Electric Vehicle State B could be skipped in case of Simplified
Mode 3.
Off PWM

On PWM

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Maintenance

Cleaning

Before any cleaning operation, unplug the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator from the charging station
and check that both socket-inlet (Type 1 and Type 2) are closed. We recommend cleaning the EV
Simulator with a soft and dry cloth. Never use abrasive pads or detergents.

CAUTION
RISK OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
• Do not spray the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator.
• Do not clean the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator when is plugged to an EVlink charging
station.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Help

If you have any doubt on the proper functioning of the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator, this does not
necessarily mean that there is a breakdown.
Symptom Potential causes Action / remedy
Charge not launched from the Launch the charge
charging station
Check the charging cable
Connection problems connections
Rearm the RCD and if another
Green lights do not light RCD could be tripped RCD tripping occurs, please
when EV Simulator is check the electrical installation
plugged
Charging cable could not be Try to plug your charging cable
plugged properly or could be again or replace the charging
broken cable
Please contact the Schneider
LEDs could be defective Electric customer support
Neutral-Phase inversion Connection inversion between Check the charging station
LED light when Test lamp one phase and neutral connection to the network
pushbutton not pushed

Interventions

Risk of electric shocks, electric arcs or burns, do not attempt to unscrew the simulator plate.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in damage or injury.
The EVlink FS Electric Vehicle Simulator doesn’t contain any parts that can be repaired or maintained by
the user. Possible maintenance on your equipment should be undertaken by qualified personnel. When
you call the Schneider Electric customer support, state the full reference of your equipment (model,
commercial reference, serial number). This information appears on the EVlink FS Electric Vehicle
Simulator.

Schneider Electric Customer Support

To access to the Schneider Electric customer support, please contact your EVlink country contact.

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Appendices

All following appendices are taken from the IEC61851-1 Ed.2.

Appendix 1: Type 1 Vehicle Connector

Appendix 2: Type 2 Vehicle Connector

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Appendix 3: Component Values for Type 1 Vehicle Connector and Type 2 Vehicle Connector Drawings

This appendix permits to understand resistance values of the two appendices above.

Value Tolerance
R1, R2, R3 As defined in tables A.1 and A.2
R4 330 Ω ± 10%
R5 2700 Ω ± 10%
R6 150 Ω ± 10%
R7 330 Ω ± 10%
+ V DC Low voltage supply
A + 5 V DC regulated supply is recommended.

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