Recharging electric vehicles
What is important to know to understand the world of electric mobility? How does it work and what is the recharging process?
As in traditional combustion cars, electric vehicles need energy to move autonomously. Traditional vehicles have a fuel tank and electric cars have an energy tank called a battery. This battery is refilled, to call it somehow, with electrical energy. When it empties we need to refill it with energy to have autonomy again.
This process is done at a charging point. Depending on the type of electric vehicle, its battery and the speed at which it is able to charge the battery, there are several recharging systems.
Sections of interest
Tipos de Vehículos eléctricos – Tipos de Baterías – Tipos de Recarga – Modos de Recarga – Tipos de Conectores – Tipos de Cargadores – Tipos de Aplicaciones
Electric vehicles
Types of Batteries
Types of recharge
The Recharging Type is a non-scientifically parameterized designation that electric vehicle users have been using based on the recharging time. We’ve all heard of slow, normal, semi-fast, fast, ultra-fast, etc…
It is really the Recharge Mode that can scientifically determine to some extent the speed, that is, together with the characteristics of the charger and the particularities of each vehicle.
In short: Not all vehicles can charge in all modes and therefore at any speed.
Recharging modes
The batteries of an electric vehicle have four operating modes of charging. Charging modes are concerned with the level of communication between the vehicle and the charging infrastructure and the control of the charging process. The greater or lesser control of the loading process can allow you to see the status, stop, resume, schedule the process and even program it. Depending on the infrastructure of the network, it can also allow electricity to be dumped into the network. Depending on the mode, the infrastructure works with alternating current or direct current.
Types of Connectors
The connectors are the terminations that have the cables or power hoses that connect the charging point and the battery of the electric vehicle. Based on the mode, security and communication there are several types of connectors.
Charger Models
Chargers are the devices that are placed in the charging infrastructures to supply and manage the process. There are several manufacturers of chargers and they have different models available designed for all charging modes.
ETECNIC CITY DUO
| DESCRIPTION | FEATURES | SOFTWARE & COMMUNICATIONS | SUPPORT |
La nueva estación de carga urbana ETECNIC CITY Duo ha sido diseñada siguiendo la norma internacional IEC 61851, y permite cargar dos vehículos eléctricos al mismo tiempo.
Estas estaciones de carga son aptas para su instalación en interior y en exterior, ya que presentan un grado de protección antivandálico y de intemperie.
Dependiendo del modelo de batería, se puede conseguir una carga completa en un tiempo entre 1 y 6 horas.
Las estaciones de la gama CITY Duo están disponibles en versión monofásica y trifásica, con potencia comprendidas entre 7,4 y 22 kW.
En caso de corte de suministro, estas estaciones de carga disponen de una batería que les proporciona una autonomía mínima de una hora, garantizando durante ese tiempo la retención del cable.
– Recarga de vehículos según los modos 1, 2 y 3 de la norma IEC 61851.
– Identificación mediante tarjetas RFID.
– Medida de la potencia y de la energía transferida según contador MID.
– Restricción de acceso a las tomas de energía a usuarios no autorizados.
– Autonomía de funcionamiento en casos de fallo de suministro eléctrico.
– Indicación de estado por medio de señalización luminosa.
– Display LCD multi-idioma con texto personalizable.
– Regulación de potencia de carga.
– Comunicación con otras estaciones de carga y con un Centro de Control.
– Compatible con protocolo OCPP.
– Posibilidad de configuración para carga diferida.
– Pintura con acabado anti-graffiti.
Las estaciones de carga ETECNIC CITY permiten de serie la interconexión con otras estaciones de la gama ETECNIC mediante el protocolo RS-485, en grupos de hasta 10 estaciones encadenadas.
Mediante el añadido de un hardware módem, es posible conectar remotamente a través de redes Ethernet o GPRS/3G, e integrar en un centro de control cualquier estación de carga ETECNIC, o un grupo de ellas. Las estaciones ETECNIC soportan el protocolo OCPP y son capaces de integrarse en los entornos de control de la mayoría de gestores de carga.
SUPPORT
Servicio de Asistencia Técnica
En caso de incidencias con su equipo ETECNIC CITY póngase en contacto con el Servicio de Asistencia Técnica de Etecnic, bien en el teléfono 977 276 952, o bien en la dirección de correo electrónico soporte@etecnic.es
ETECNIC CITY GROUND
| DESCRIPTION | FEATURES | SOFTWARE & COMMUNICATIONS | SUPPORT |
The ETECNIC CITY charging station has been specially conceived for an urban installation. Thus, it features an anti-vandal protection that makes it suitable for outdoor environments.
These equipment present a current inlet according to the IEC 62196-2 standard, allowing to charge in mode 3 (IEC 61851), guaranteeing a secure charging process. In addition, the charging station has a domestic input to charge in modes 1 and 2. Both inputs feature a cable retention and blocking system in order to avoid its disconnection from a non-authorised user.
The ETECNIC CITY charging station is available in both single and three-phase versions, with an output power ranging from 3.7 to 22 kW. In the event of a grid outage, ETECNIC CITY stations have a battery which ensures the correct performance of equipment during 1 hour.
Thanks to their communication capacities, it is possible to identify the users and to charge them according to the established rate, by using a software from Ingeteam or from a third party.
– Vehicle charging in modes 1, 2 and 3 (IEC 61851).
– Local identification through a RFID card.
– Power and energy measurement through a MID counter.
– Restricted access for non-authorised users.
– Independent operation if a grid outage occurs.
– Illuminated state indicator.
– Multi-language LCD display with keypad.
– Possibility of programming a deferred charging.
– Output power regulation.
– Communication with other charging stations and Control Centres.
– It supports OCPP protocol.
– Anti-graffiti protection painting.
It is possible to interconnect the ETECNIC CITY charging station with up to ten other different ETECNIC stations by adding a RS-485 hardware. It is also possible to remotely access the equipment by adding an Ethernet or GPRS/3G hardware and integrating the charging stations into a control centre. The ETECNIC charging stations support the OCPP protocol and they can be integrated into most of the charging managers’ control systems.
SUPPORT
Technical Assistance Service
In case of an incident with an ETECNIC CITY charging station, please contact our Technical Assistance Service at the telephone 0034 977 276 952 or at the e-mail address soporte@etecnic.es
ETECNIC CITY WALL
| DESCRIPTION | FEATURES | SOFTWARE & COMMUNICATIONS | SUPPORT |
These equipment present a current inlet according to the IEC 62196-2 standard, allowing to charge in mode 3 (IEC 61851), guaranteeing a secure charging process. In addition, the charging station has a domestic input to charge in modes 1 and 2. Both inputs feature a cable retention and blocking system in order to avoid its disconnection from a non-authorised user.
The ETECNIC CITY charging station is available in both single and three-phase versions, with an output power ranging from 3.7 to 22 kW. In the event of a grid outage, ETECNIC CITY stations have a battery which ensures the correct performance of equipment during 1 hour.
Thanks to their communication capacities, it is possible to identify the users and to charge them according to the established rate, by using a software from Ingeteam or from a third party.
– Vehicle charging in modes 1, 2 and 3 (IEC 61851).
– Local identification through a RFID card.
– Power and energy measurement through a MID counter.
– Restricted access for non-authorised users.
– Independent operation if a grid outage occurs.
– Illuminated state indicator.
– Multi-language LCD display with keypad.
– Possibility of programming a deferred charging.
– Output power regulation.
– Communication with other charging stations and Control Centres.
– It supports OCPP protocol.
– Anti-graffiti protection painting.
It is possible to interconnect the ETECNIC CITY charging station with up to ten other different ETECNIC stations by adding a RS-485 hardware. It is also possible to remotely access the equipment by adding an Ethernet or GPRS/3G hardware and integrating the charging stations into a control centre. The ETECNIC charging stations support the OCPP protocol and they can be integrated into most of the charging managers’ control systems.
SUPPORT
Technical Assistance Service
In case of an incident with an ETECNIC CITY charging station, please contact our Technical Assistance Service at the telephone 0034 977 276 952 or at the e-mail address soporte@etecnic.es
ETECNIC ROAD
| DESCRIPTION | FEATURES | SOFTWARE & COMMUNICATIONS | SUPPORT |
The ETECNIC ROAD charging station series have been designed for rapid charging in public areas. They permit the vehicle charging process in direct current at a great power, ensuring the maximum security, simplicity and speed.
These charging stations transmit the power directly to the vehicle’s battery, resulting in a greater efficiency of the charging process at a shorter time. For a 50 kW output power, charging times move around 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the vehicle model and the kind of battery.
Ingeteam has designed the ETECNIC ROAD charging stations thanks to its wide experience as a power converter manufacturer, using high efficiency IGBTs. The steel enclosure guarantees a greater resistance under adverse weather conditions. At the same time, its low acoustic emissions while operating makes the INGEREV ROAD suitable also for closed places, such as garages or residential areas.
FUNCTIONALITY
-Rapid charging in mode 4 accoriding to IEC 61851-1 and CHAdeMO standards.
-Backlit LCD screen with LED lighting.
-Equipment vigilance and surveillance with a control software.
-Control of the vehicle’s battery state of charge.
COMUNICATIONS
-Adaptable hardware modules according to the specific exigences of each installation.
-Interconnection with other stations via RS-485 bus.
-Constant communication with the vehicle via CAN bus, according to CHAdeMO standard.
-Ethernet, GSM/GPRS/UMTS board to communicate with the existing infrastructures.
SECURITY
-Compliance with the security requirements of the IEC 6185-1 international standard.
-Shortcircuits and overloads protections.
-Overvoltages protection (SPD).
-Emergency pushbutton clearly visible.
-CHAdeMO standard.
The ETECNIC ROAD charging stations allow the interconnection with other stations of the ETECNIC series by using a RS-485 protocol, up to 10 stations enchained.
It is possible to remotely communicate with the equipment by adding an Ethernet or GPRS/3G hardware, and to integrate in a control centre any INGEREV charging station or a group of them. The ETECNIC charging stations comply the OCPP protocol and they are suitable for most of the electric companies’ control systems.
SUPPORT
Technical Assistance Service
In case of an incident with an ETECNIC ROAD charging station, please contact our Technical Assistance Service at the telephone 0034 977 276 952 or at the e-mail address soporte@etecnic.es
The management of charging points
Finally, for the easy location and use of the charging points as for the perfect management by the owner, it is necessary to use applications for location, performance, management and administration of charging points.
The user of the electric vehicle
It requires some type of application that allows you to locate the appropriate charging point for your vehicle, book it and finally manage the whole process from your mobile device.
The charging point manager
Requires the necessary applications to optimize the energy performance of your infrastructure and not suffer power cuts or excess contracted power in addition to the necessary management systems to know in real time everything that is happening with your points. (bookings, status, collection, etc …)
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