On-Site Troubleshooting
If the charging session does not start or the charge post indicates an error in the touch screen or light bars, there are possible causes as follows,
Fault | Possible Cause | Remedy |
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Display screen is black and does not activate when touched | No power | Reboot the charging unit. Make sure that:
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Defective charging unit | Reboot the charging unit. Repair or replace damaged parts | |
Charging session does not start | Bad contact between vehicle connector and socket | Remove the vehicle connector and try again. |
User cannot be authorized | Reboot the charging unit and try again. Use different RFID tags if possible. Make sure that the customer's backend is connected. | |
Vehicle communication error | Remove the vehicle connector and try again. Lock/unlock the vehicle and try again. | |
Vehicle’s timer blocks charging | The vehicle can limit repetitive charges. Check the vehicle's settings/alarms Wait a few minutes and try again. | |
Vehicle connector overheated | Remove the vehicle connector. Allow to cool. Long charging sessions on a warm day can overheat the vehicle connector. | |
Vehicle battery overheated | Allow to cool. Long distance driving on a warm day can overheat the battery Check the vehicle's temperature alarms | |
Vehicle connector wet/icy/dirty/ damaged | Dry, defrost or clean the vehicle connector. | |
Charge post cable handling causes more stress to plug keeping mechanical locking | Support the cable slightly to relieve pressure on the plug. Stop session again. Repair or replace damaged parts. | |
Vehicle is not fully charged Charging session takes too long | Reduction of charging power | When the ambient temperature is not in the nominal temperature range (-30…+50 °C/CHAdeMO +40 °C), the charging unit may reduce the charging current. NOTEContact service partner or proceed to instructed field service activity of charger cabinet power module settings with a laptop or chargEye connected service dashboard |
When the ambient temperature is not in the nominal temperature range (-30…+50 °C/CHAdeMO +40 °C), the vehicle may reduce the charging current to protect its battery. When state of charge (SoC) is > 80% the vehicle usually reduces charging power to protect its battery. | ||
Make sure that the air channels and air filters are clean. Clean or replace as necessary. | ||
Vehicle connector stays locked in the vehicle’s socket | Vehicle did not end charging session | The vehicle connector stays locked for the duration of the charging session. Obey the vehicle's instructions to end the charging session. Push the start button of the vehicle for several seconds to try to release the lock. |
Tensioned charging cable prevents release of vehicle connector | Support the cable to release the tension and pull out the vehicle connector. | |
Power cut during charging session | Reboot the charging unit. | |
Charging session ends unexpectedly | Charging session ends before battery is fully charged | The battery or the vehicle connector is overheated. Allow to cool and try again. |
If the problem continues, contact Epiroc Technical support. | ||
Power cut during the charging session | Reboot the charging unit. |