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Load Management
Instruction Manual
Dynamic Load Management
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Instruction Manual to use DLM
C O P Y R I G H T I N F O R M AT I O N
This document is copyrighted, 2020 by Circontrol, S.A. All rights are reserved.
Circontrol, S.A. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described
in this manual at any time without notice.
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1 So, hello!
Dynamic Load Management (DLM) system is designed for an intelligent • Prevents blackouts by avoiding exceeding the contracted power.
energy management of several charging stations operating simultaneously.
• Energy meter is an optional kit to monitor in real time the available
Charge more EVs simultaneously in less time using the available power power and adjust in real time the consumption of electric vehicles.
more efficiently and balancing it among the EV chargers.
• Automatic detection of fully charged vehicle to optimize the available
Increase the number of charging points without increasing the available power to other vehicles that need it.
power of the supply.
• Detection of single-phase, two-phase or three-phase vehicle to adjust
to each need and optimize all power consumptions of electric vehicles.
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2 System Description
All the dedicated current for EV is equally distributed on each plug in order Available current for EV: 40A
to not exceed the contracted power.
1 Priority Plug charging at 32A
It is recommended to have at least 6A (Mode 3 minimum allowed current) Remaining current for standard plugs: 40 - 32 = 8A
per socket in the worst case when the consumption of the building is too
high.
Load Management System can pause charging transactions when the • Priority plugs only become in operation within an established time
current for each socket is less than 6A and resume it when the current slot.
goes back to 6A or more for each socket.
• Priority plugs are an optional feature. By default is disabled and
can be enabled any time.
The less power available for Electric Vehicles, The
longer it takes in charging Electric Vehicles to 100% Standard plugs start charging transaction in the following cases:
of battery.
• Remaining current not being used by priority vehicles. Explained
in above example.
• Priority plugs
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3 Requisites
2. DLM Box
A DLM Hardware
Desktop PC format (screen not included) specially
DLM solution is a software running inside a hardware which is available as dedicated for middle applicattions; communal blocks and
a three different product names: working places where the number of electric vehicle bays
are quite important.
Product name Format Charge points
supported It is able to manage up to 15 charge points (30 sockets).
30
DLM Server Rack Server 45 3. DLM Server
60
Server in rack format whose features allow greater performance, speed
and ability to handle up to 60 charge points (120 sockets).
Dimensions
140D x 190W x 36H
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Split core CTs (opening) have a removable section, so that they can be Building and Electric Vehicle charge points shares same power supply line
instaled without interrumping the circuit. from Main distribution board.
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Before installing the current transformer (CT), pay attention to the load
CVM-MINI CT Connection direction from power supply and the correct order of the phases in order to
ensure the correct reading on the power consumption.
PIN 01 1S1
PIN 02 COM
PIN 03 2S1
PIN 04 Nothing
PIN 05 3S1
CVM-MINI Voltage
Connection
PIN 10 L1
PIN 11 L2
PIN 12 L3
PIN 13 N
1P1 = L1 Input power 1P2 = L1 Output power
Only trained and qualified personnel should Only trained and qualified personnel should
manipulate the wiring. manipulate the wiring.
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TCP2RS+ is a gateway between RS-485 devices and Load Management Load Management System expects to find the CVM-MINI under following
System. RS-485 connection details:
Before installing the device, please take note about de MAC address • Peripheral number: 1
labelled in one side of the device. An IP address must be asigned once the
device is connecetd into the network. • Baud rate: 19200
Supply
A1 : L Use the display and buttons of the device in order to establish the above
configuration:
A2: N 230 Vac
Ground
STEP ACTION
RS-485
A Terminal (+)
Make sure to having powered the CVM-MINI in order to apply
S Ground the new sttings to the device.
Voltage measurement from each phase is the default information
B Terminal (-) displayed by the screen. Following picture shows an example:
RS-485 Connection 1
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STEP ACTION
D Charge points
Press button two times until following message is
displayed on screen: Load management system is compatible with following models:
To change the peripheral number, repeatedly press the Model Series Compability
key to increasing the value of the digit which is flashing at
the time. Smart Post
Next option on the setup menu is baud rate. Press eVolve 1st series
until 19200 Bps value is displayed as shown:
eVolve 2nd series
5 eNext Park
Master&Slave
6 Considerations
• Dual and single AC charge points models must have Mode 3 charge
mode (Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 connectors)
Process completed. • Mode 1 and Mode 2 charging modes are not compatible (CEE 7/4
7 No additional configuration is required to operate with sockets) otherwise DLM rejects the charge point.
CVM-MINI energy meters.
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EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
2. Connector phase rotation. Defines the wiring order of phases between
power supply (grid) and each charge point connector. Take note about connection type (single-phase/three-phase) and
phase order for each charge point during commissioning.
• Three-phase models: charge point can be comissioned using
This information will be required later to configure DLM system.
different phase order as shown below:
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B Settings
By executing the application this window will appear: 1 - DLM IP address 4 - Configuration Options
General Settings
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5 Screens
The software has a client application that will allow users to access SCADA Load Management
screens, reports, set parameters and to display instantaneous values being
measured by devices either locally or through a remote connection.
General information about Charge Points status and Load management. Power Monitoring
1 Contracted power
Charge Points
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Non-Priority / Plugged In
Priority / Plugged In
Plug Status
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STATUS DEFINITION
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License Plate
C Power Monitoring Sceen
A License plate or Identifier can be assigned to a particular plug.
1 - Summary Table
4 - Distribution panel of
2 - Charge Points Status different power consump-
If no license plate is needed a ‘-’ symbol must be placed, the field cannot tion
be blank. 3 - Current consumption
table per phase 5- Shortcut to Screens
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Shows the list of charge points added and configured into Load Management
Shows the total power distribution between the building and electric Tool in order to facilitate checking the configuration made during
vehicles in real time. commissioning.
General Screen
Shows the general settings configured into Load Management Tool in order
D Load Management Screen to facilitate checking the configuration made during commissioning.
Unlike the other scada screens, this one is divided in different ones:
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Metering & Monitoring Safety Margin is a customizable parameter used to protect the installation
from overloads or unexpected current peaks:
This screen is reserved for service staff. It allows to check current
measurements from Energy Meter and monitorice the state machine of
Load Management.
When “Priority Outside Schedule” is enabled via Load Management Tool (If
State of meter analyzer there is no calendar defined for priority, DLM makes power sharing with all
the CP) the table shows all data in one column.
Meter location (A: Building, B:Top)
Real time current (A) per phase
Analyzer
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When “Priority Outside Schedule” is disabled via Load Management Tool (If 1
There are five Load Management States, these ones are dynamic and
there is no calendar defined for priority, this ones will not start charging) change based on active Charging Transactions and available power:
the table shows differentially Priority and Non-priority.
STATE DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
All active Charging Transactions can charge simultaneously
1 Available Power at least at the minimum current.
New Charging Transactions start progessively without
2 Power decreasing exceeding the contracted power.
New Charging Transactions are paused until there is enough
3 Limited Power power back again.
Not all active Charging Transactions can charge
4 Power exceeded simultaneously and one or more need to be paused in order
to avoid an overload.
Not enough power available and all Charging Transactions
5 Unavailable power are paused.
Schedule Screen
This screen allows to set up an schedule for both Priority and Non-Priority
work modes.
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Once schedules are enabled it is necessary to Mark or Unmark the time E Graphs Screen
slots differentiating between weekdays, saturday and sunday:
Shows the building and EV power consumption and the sum of both (total
active power) in real time, comparing it with contracted power.
Historical graphs can be generated for daily, weekly and monthly periods.
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1
2
5
1
Depending on the status set on “Priority Outside Schedule” and both
schedules, Charging will be possible for neither, one or both Plugs working
modes (Priority and Non-Priority).
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6 Appendix 1
DLM setup guide 3. Open an applet SCADA to monitor Dynamic Load Management screens.
1. Assign IP’s to the chargers, TCP2RS+ (Kit Power Analyzer) and DLM
hardware (DLM Conec) using IPSetup tool:
2.2. Add each of the Charge Points from “Charge Points” tab. See
section 4B ‘Charge Points’ of this manual.
4. Navigate through the different screens to check if all the devices are
2.3. Configure the offline work mode and Install this Setup to all the communicating correctly and all parameters has been well setted up
charge points. See section 4B ‘Offline Mode’ of this manual.
2.4. Save all the setting made into a file as a backup. See section 4B
‘Restore/Save’ configuration of this manual.
2.5. Press “Save” button (located in the lower right) to send all setting
made to DLM hardware.
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7 Appendix 2
Load Management Policy 7. Each plug has one ID internally assigned. This IDs cannot be changed:
In both groups (priority and/or standard plugs) the load management policy
CHARGE POINT PLUG ID
works as follows:
A 1
01
1. Available current is equally distributed on each occupied plug B 2
A 3
2. System pause one by one the existing charging transactions if 02
the available current is not enough to keep charging all the plugs B 4
simultaneously. A 5
03
B 6
3. Plugs remain paused until enough power is available back again. The
charge point display shows: A 7
04
B 8
1 A 9
or 05
2 B 10
4. System resumes all the paused charging transaction one by one as a A. Insufficient power to keep charging all plugs simultaneously at
queue and regulating the current on each plug without exceeding the 6A
contracted power.
B. Enough power available to resume existing paused charging
5. System also resumes a paused charging transaction after one vehicle transactions.
has the battery fully charged.
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Case A
Existing started charging transactions are become paused until not exceed
the maximum contracted power from the highest plug ID to the smallest
one.
EXAMPLE
Case B
Existing paused charging transaction are resumed from the smallest ID to
the highest one.
EXAMPLE
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7 Need help?
In case of any query or need further information, please contact our
Post-Sales Department
[email protected] circontrol.com
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