Adding charging stations

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

For connection planning, or for on-site equipment installation, please refer to the links at the end of the article.

Registration of electric vehicle charging stations

1. Distribution zone configuration

Charging stations must belong to a distribution zone.

Generally, 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 more zones depending on the parking lot configuration.

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

  • Name: Zone location, for example, 1st basement or outdoor parking lot.
  • Gateway: Select the Gateway to which the charging stations will be connected
  • Max Current: Current limit in amperes (A) of the zone's main circuit breaker.
  • Fail-safe Max Current: Limit to apply to the zone when the Dynamic Load Management meter is unreadable: 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 area meter is also selected if the zone is supplied 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 its charging stations. Generally, this is the meter installed immediately 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 for DLM meters

It is necessary to correctly 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, which is printed on the device and its packaging (e.g., TACW1142021G1XYZ).

Then fill in the following fields:

  • Location: Parking spot number or information 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): Current limit in amperes (A) of the station’s residual current device 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. Set to 10 A by default.
  • Distribution zone: Select the distribution zone to which the charging station is connected.
  • Authentication: Check if the charging station is not public access, i.e., only activatable via RFID badge to identify users.
For charging stations not connected to a gateway, such as Easee stations, see Adding an OCPP Remote charging station

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

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