Adding charging stations

Jean-Nicolas Turlier Updated by Jean-Nicolas Turlier

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.

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

It is possible to create one or more 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: Current limit in amperes (A) of the zone's feeder circuit breaker.
  • Max Fail-safe Current: Limit to apply to the zone when the dynamic load management meter cannot be read. In most cases, a current of 16 A is acceptable.
  • DLM meters (Dynamic Load Management): Meters whose instantaneous power must be continuously monitored to prevent overloads and circuit breaker tripping. Generally, the input meter is selected. Sometimes, the common areas meter is also selected if the zone is powered via the common areas.
    It is imperative to specify the nominal current in amperes (Max Current) of these meters.
  • Consumption meter: the consumption meter measures the consumption of the zone and its charging stations. Generally, this is the meter installed right after the zone's 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 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 to locate it in the parking lot
  • Linked Gateway : select the Climkit Gateway to which the charging stations are connected.
  • Max Current (A): Current limit in amperes (A) of the charging station's 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 9 A.
  • Distribution zone : select the distribution zone to which the charging station is connected
  • Authentication : check if the station is not self-service, i.e., activatable only via RFID badge to identify users.

For charging stations not connected to a Gateway such as Easee stations, see Add the OCPP Remote charging station

Plan the management of electric vehicle charging stations
Install charging stations
Add the OCPP Remote charging station (case where no Gateway was installed)

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