Building the EVSE – required parts

The required parts will depend on the type of EVSE to be built.

For EVSE with fixed cable the following is required:

  • housing with DIN rail;
  • contactor with appropriate current rating;
  • RARON EV Charge Controller;
  • Fixed cable with Type 2 or Type 1 plug (depending on the EV);

For EVSE with Type 2 socket you will require:

  • housing with DIN rail;
  • contactor with appropriate current rating;
  • RARON EV Charge Controller;
  • Type 2 socket, with locking solenoid or motor, if desired.

The use of RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent) is advised in the EVSE or on the distribution board for power supply INPUT connection.

When using a fixed charging cable a resistor Rpp between PP and PE on the plug is required. Otherwise the charge rate will be limited to 13A. The values are: 100 Ω = 63 A, 220 Ω = 32 A and 680 Ω = 16 A.