Product Review of the Megger EV Charger Checker – EVCC300

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Description

The EVCC300 introduces a new and convenient way of checking electric vehicle charge points. . A simple all in one concept provides an easy to use solution to check both the safety and operation of mode 2 and single phase mode 3 (level 1 and two phase level 2) EV chargers. The instrument is ideal for those wishing to perform a check on an EV charge point as part of an inspection or maintenance program.

Features

  • Checks level 1 and two-phase level 2 chargers (*)
  • Checks chargers with SAE J1772 Type 1 and Type 2 connectors only
  • Performs four EV charger safety checks
  • Performs four EV charger operation checks
  • Checks to see if nuisance tripping of GFCI is likely to occur
  • Reads control pilot state response from EV Charger to IEC61852-1

EVCC can do type-1 (120V) chargers as well as level-2 (240V) chargers. Now for wiring part it directly plugs on to the charger was testing as shown in the picture below.

It has adapter accessory for EVA-T1 type 2 to type 1 connector.

(*) Single phase power is a two-wire AC power circuit with one power wire (hot)—and one neutral wire.
Two phase power is a 3-wire AC power circuit where the Line to Neutral is 120 volts and line to line is 240 volts.
Three-phase power is a 3 or 4 wire AC power circuit (depending on the configuration: delta or wye) with 3 power phase wires and a neutral wire. Each phase wire is 120 electrical degrees apart.

Capabilities

  • Checking charger following installation before hand over to customer.
  • Checking charger as part of a regular maintenance schedule
  • Checking charger following repair before hand over to customer
  • Checking chargers following manufacturing as part of a QA inspection
  • Fault checking when customer reports charger issues to car dealership/service centre



Documentation

Contents

  • Electric vehicle charger checker
  • Continuity/earth bond lead
  • Blow molded case
  • EVA-T1 type 2 to type 1 connector adaptor

Roadtester Instructions

Working with the documentation, open the box and test the out of the box experience of the eval kit. Show the reader of this review what you discovered about the eval kit through text, images, videos, and/or any other media, so the reader understands what is involved in using the product.

Important Dates

Begin enrollment: Dec 11, 2023
End enrollment:  Jan 22, 2024
Select roadtesters:  Feb 2, 2024
Ship unit:  Feb 21 2024
Begin Roadtesting:  Feb 25 2024
Element14 follow up: Mar 25 2024
Post Reviews by: Apr 25 2024

About Megger

Megger has been a leader in electrical test and measurement globally for 130 years. From power generation to the power outlets in your home, Megger products cover almost every application within the Electrical Supply Industry. Our products are categorised into seven core application segments: cable test and diagnostics, protection relays and systems, circuit breakers, transformer test and diagnostics, low voltage installations, general electrical testing, and motor and generator testing. We have manufacturing sites in various locations within Germany, USA, UK, and Sweden, with our headquarters based in Dover, UK, and sales offices across the globe. Megger has grown substantially through acquisitions, including Biddle Instruments (1936, Pennsylvannia), Multi-Amp (1951, New Jersey), Programma (2007, Sweden), SebaKMT (2012, Germany) and more recently, Baker Instruments (2018, Fort Collins), to name but a few.

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Terms and Conditions

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