Adding charging stations

This article describes the configuration of charging stations on the Climkit platform.

For connection planning, or for installing the device on site, refer to the links at the end of the article.

Registration of electric vehicle charging stations

1. Configuration of distribution zones

Charging stations must belong to a distribution zone.

In general, a zone is limited by a 63A circuit breaker to which one or more charging stations are connected.

It is possible to create one or several zones depending on the parking layout.

Under Equipment > Charging stations > Distribution zones, create a zone by clicking the (+) button. Fill in the following fields:

  • Name: Location of the zone, for example 1st basement or outdoor parking.
  • Gateway: Select the Gateway to which the charging stations will be connected
  • Max Current: Amperage limit in amperes (A) of the zone's starting circuit breaker.
  • Max current fail-safe: Limit to apply to the zone when the dynamic management meter is not readable: in most cases, a current of 16 A is acceptable.
  • DLM meters (Dynamic Load Management): Meters whose instantaneous power must be monitored continuously to prevent overloads and circuit breaker trips. Generally, the input meter is selected. Sometimes, the house load meter is also selected if the zone is powered via the common areas.
    It is imperative to enter the nominal current in amperes (Max Current) for these meters.
  • Consumption meter: the consumption meter measures the consumption of the zone and these charging stations. Generally, it is the meter installed just after the zone circuit breaker.
  • Dedicated meter: check if the meter only measures the consumption of the zone and its charging stations.

2. Configuration of the nominal current of DLM meters

It is necessary to properly define the amperage of the DLM meter(s) in the meter settings under Meters > Max Current (A).

3. Adding charging stations

Under Charging stations, add a charging station by clicking the (+) button.

Enter the serial number of the charging station found on the device and on its packaging (e.g., TACW1142021G1XYZ).

Then fill in the following fields:

  • Location: parking space number or info that allows it to be located in the parking lot
  • Linked Gateway: select the Climkit Gateway to which the charging stations are connected.
  • Max Current (A): Amperage limit in amperes (A) of the charging station's residual current circuit breaker. Generally between 16 A and 32 A.
  • Min Current (A): Minimum current at which the vehicle can charge. Generally between 6 A and 10 A. By default, set to 9 A.
  • Distribution zone: select the distribution zone to which the charging station is connected
  • Authentication: check if the charging station is not self-service, i.e., can only be activated via RFID badge to identify users.

The field Min Current (A) is also used by the Gateway to manage power distribution between charging stations (see Electric vehicle charging: stopped stations or slow charging).
For charging stations not connected to a gateway like Easee stations, see Adding an OCPP Remote charging station

Connection diagram for electric vehicle charging stations
On-site charging station installation
Adding an OCPP charging station to the Climkit platform (case where no Gateway has been installed)

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