Install 4G Modem Extension Kit
Ecotap B.V. Version 1.04, 2024-08-28
Introduction
This manual explains how to install the following refurbish kits in Ecotap AC charging stations:
- 4519270: 4G Modem Extension (starter kit incl. USB Cable) - for V Products (EVC4 OCPP)
- 4519271: 4G Modem Extension (additional kit no USB Cable) - for V Products (EVC4 OCPP)
- 4519272: 4G Modem Extension (starter kit incl. USB Cable) - for V Products (EVC4 LMS)
- 4519273: 4G Modem Extension (additional kit no USB Cable) - for V Products (EVC4 LMS)
- 4519274: 4G Modem Extension (starter kit incl. USB Cable) - for N/P/CSA Products (EVC5 OCPP)
- 4519275: 4G Modem Extension (additional kit no USB Cable) - for N/P/CSA Products (EVC5 OCPP)
- 4519276: 4G Modem Extension (starter kit incl. USB Cable) - for N/P/CSA Products (EVC5 LMS)
- 4519277: 4G Modem Extension (additional kit no USB Cable) - for N/P/CSA Products (EVC5 LMS)
Required Setup
Before starting, here is a list of the required hardware and equipment for installing the TRB140 modem.
Required Hardware
Product | Info |
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Teltonika TRB140 modem kit Image Description: A package containing the Teltonika TRB140 modem, an Ethernet cable, a Micro USB cable, and a Hex key. |
Supplier: Top-electronics B.V. Supplier article number: TRB140 Items included within the modem kit:
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Compact din rail kit Image Description: A black plastic bracket designed for mounting electronic devices onto a DIN rail. |
Ecotap article number: 4519268 Supplier: Top-electronics B.V. Supplier article number: PR5MEC11 |
Teltonika 4 pin power cable Image Description: A black cable with a 4-pin connector on one end and bare wires on the other, for connecting power. |
Ecotap article number: 4519269 Supplier: Top-electronics B.V. Supplier article number: PR2FK20M |
QUINT4-PS/1AC/12DC/2.5/PT power supply Image Description: A grey industrial power supply unit with terminals for AC input and DC output. |
Ecotap article number: 4519260 Supplier: Phoenix Contact B.V Supplier article number: 2904605 |
Ethernet extension PCB EVC4 Image Description: A green printed circuit board (PCB) with an Ethernet port and connectors. |
Ecotap article number: 3510010 Supplier: Ecotap |
SIM card Image Description: A standard SIM card. |
The client has to provide the SIM card. |
Windows Laptop Image Description: A modern laptop computer displaying a screen. |
Required for software configuration. |
Serial ECC manager cable Image Description: A cable with a serial connector on one end and a USB connector on the other. |
Ecotap article number: 3510019 Supplier: Ecotap |
Required Software
Name | Version | Notes |
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ECClite | V1.00 | ECClite is needed to reprogram the communication protocol to LAN. Download from: https://www.ecotap.nl/ecclite/ |
Bill of Materials
Bill of materials file has been attached to this document.
Document: BOM modem kit manual.pdf
Prepare the Setup
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Before starting the setup, call Ecotap to activate the SIM card.
Telephone: +31(0) 411 745 022
The DSTNY SIM card number can be found on the back side and starts with the number: 8988.....
Note: This applies to customer SIM cards.
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Unscrew the 2 screws and open the Teltonika modem with the provided tools. See figure 1.
Image Description: The Teltonika TRB140 modem is shown partially opened, with a hex key being used to unscrew it. Labels like "USB", "RESET", and "REMOVE PANEL TO INSERT SIM" are visible.
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Place the SIM card inside the Teltonika modem. See figure 2.
Image Description: The inside of the Teltonika TRB140 modem is shown with the SIM card slot accessible. A metal plate with screw holes is also visible.
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Close the Teltonika modem with the cover plate and the 2 screws.
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To attach the Teltonika compact DIN rail kit, follow these steps:
- Line up the holes in the middle of the DIN rail adapter with the groove on the device.
- Screw the adapter with two screws.
Image Description: The TRB140 modem is shown with the compact DIN rail adapter attached to its side. The modem has labels indicating "TRB140", "(9-30 VDC)+", "-(GND)", and "I/O I/O". The default IP address is also noted as 192.168.2.1.
Install TRB140 modem in Ecotap DUO charger (EVC4 or EVC5)
- Open the charger.
- Remove the Plexiglas plate from the bottom part of the charger.
- Remove the main blade fuse holder to disconnect the charger from the power grid.
- Remove the Plexiglas plate from the top part of the charger.
- Remove the 12V power supply unit.
- Install the new QUINT4-PS/1AC/12VDC/2.5/PT power supply unit.
Image Description: Two images side-by-side. The left image shows the internal wiring of a charger in an "old situation". The right image shows the internal wiring in a "new situation" after the power supply has been replaced.
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If an EVC4 controller is present inside the charger, remove the controller and follow these steps:
- Open the controller.
- Get the Ethernet extension board.
- Mount the Ethernet extension board on the PCB of the controller.
Image Description: Two images of an EVC4 controller. The left image shows the controller without the Ethernet extension board. The right image shows the controller with the Ethernet extension board mounted on its PCB.
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Screw the Ethernet extension board onto the back side of the PCB using the 2 delivered screws.
Image Description: Close-up view of the Ethernet extension board being screwed onto the back of the controller's PCB. A label with "Figure 5 screw position" is visible.
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Take off the cover of the controller.
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Make a hole in the top cover where the Ethernet extension print will fit.
Image Description: Three images of the controller cover. The left shows the cover without a hole. The middle shows the cover with a hole made. The right shows the complete EVC4 controller with the Ethernet extension board installed.
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Place the controller back into the charger.
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Connect all connectors to the controller.
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Connect the GPS connector to the controller.
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To continue installing the TRB140 modem, first connect the following wires to the modem:
- Ethernet cable
- GSM antenna that's fixed on the charger
- Modem power cable
Image Description: The TRB140 modem is shown with the Ethernet cable, GSM antenna, and power cable connected. Labels for IMEI, MAC address, username, password, and serial number are visible on the modem.
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Place the modem on the DIN rail on top of the EVC4 or EVC5 controller inside the charger.
Image Description: The TRB140 modem is mounted on a DIN rail above the EVC4 controller inside the charging station. Connections for GPS, GSM, and LAN are visible.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the EVC4 or EVC5 controller.
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Connect the modem power cable to the 12V circuit:
- Red wire = 12V +
- Black wire = 12V -
- Green wire = not used
- White wire = not used
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The charger is now ready to power up. Refer to page 14 for instructions on how to program the controller.
Install TRB140 modem in Ecotap DUO WIDE charger (EVC4 or EVC5)
- Open the charger.
- Remove the Plexiglas plate from the top part of the charger.
- Turn off the charger by switching the main switch.
- Remove the 12V power supply unit.
- Install the new QUINT4-PS/1AC/12VDC/2.5/PT power supply unit.
Image Description: Two images side-by-side. The left image shows the internal wiring of a charger in an "old situation". The right image shows the internal wiring in a "new situation" after the power supply has been replaced. (Similar to DUO charger installation).
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If an EVC4 controller is present inside the charger, remove the controller and follow the steps outlined in chapter 6, line 7.
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To continue installing the TRB140 modem, first connect the following wires to the modem (See chapter 6, figure 9):
- Ethernet cable
- GSM antenna that's fixed on the charger
- Modem power cable
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Place the modem on the right side of the contactor K2.
Image Description: The TRB140 modem is positioned on the right side of a contactor (labeled K2) inside the DUO WIDE charger.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port in the controller.
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Connect the modem power cable to the 12V circuit:
- Red wire = 12V +
- Black wire = 12V -
- Green wire = not used
- White wire = not used
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The charger is now ready to power up. Refer to page 14 for instructions on how to program the controller.
Install TRB140 modem in Ecotap homebox charger (EVC4 or EVC5)
- Open the charger.
- Remove the Plexiglas plate.
- Turn the power off by switching the C40 MCB.
- If an EVC4 controller is present inside the charger, remove the controller and follow the steps outlined in chapter 6, line 7.
- To continue installing the TRB140 modem, first connect the following wires to the modem (See chapter 6, figure 9):
- Ethernet cable
- GSM antenna that's fixed on the charger
- Modem power cable
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Place the modem underneath the EVC controller. See chapter 8, figure 1.
Image Description: The TRB140 modem is placed underneath the EVC controller inside the homebox charger. Components like MCBs (e.g., CHNT 40A) and other wiring are visible.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port in the controller.
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Connect the modem power cable to the 12V circuit:
- Red wire = 12V +
- Black wire = 12V -
- Green wire = not used
- White wire = not used
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The charger is now ready to power up. Refer to page 14 for instructions on how to program the controller.
Programming EVC controller
Before programming the EVC controller, read the manual attached to this document. This manual will explain how to use and connect the ECC manager and how to program the EVC controller.
Document: Manual_ECCmanager_EN_v3.pdf
After reading the Manual_ECCmanager_EN_v3, you can continue programming the controller:
- Download ECClite from the Ecotap website: https://www.ecotap.nl/ecclite/
- Connect the serial ECC manager cable to the controller.
- Connect the serial ECC manager cable to the laptop USB input.
- Open ECClite.
- Go to the menu "Settings" and set the correct USB port.
- Press "Connect" on the right bottom side.
- Reboot the charger.
- A connection is established when you see the blue log files running.
- Go to the menu "Configuration" and press "Receive Configurations".
- Go to "com_ProtCh" and fill in "Eth".
- Select "com_ProthCh" and press "send selected".
- The configuration is saved when you see the following message: "08:18:56;5V_CFG();13A41C965".
- Disconnect the ECC manager cable.
- Connect the original cables to the controller.
- Reboot the charger.
- After rebooting, the charger will come online.
Programming TRB140 modem
- Connect the USB cable to your Laptop and the modem.
- Open a web browser.
- Go to: http://192.168.2.1
- Fill in the username and password and press "Log In". (Username and password can be found on the back side of the modem).
Image Description: The back of the TRB140 modem is shown, displaying labels for IMEI, MAC address, username, password, and serial number.
- When you log in for the first time, you must enter a new password.
- The Setup Wizard page will open automatically. Press "Next" on the right bottom side.
Image Description: The Setup Wizard page for the TRB140 modem configuration. Fields for various settings are displayed, with "Next" button highlighted.
- The LAN configuration page will open automatically. Press "Next".
Image Description: The LAN configuration page of the TRB140 modem setup.
- The Mobile configuration page will open automatically. Press "Next".
Image Description: The Mobile configuration page of the TRB140 modem setup.
- The RMS setting page will open automatically. Press "Finish".
Image Description: The RMS setting page of the TRB140 modem setup, with a "Finish" button highlighted.