METRON PC05T PORTABLE CHARGER for TESLA electric vehicles
USER MANUAL
Introduction
The 11 kW 3-phase METRON EV portable charger PC05T is designed to charge TESLA electric vehicles equipped with Type 2 charging sockets (European standard) from 3-phase 16A CEE sockets (or any other 1 or 3 phase outlets by using an appropriate adapter). The PC05T features an integrated REMOTE CHARGE PORT OPENER & PLUG UNLOCKER that works with all TESLA brand cars.
It also offers the possibility to set the desired charging current/power with a simple button press. The heavy in-line "bulky box" is eliminated as the miniaturized portable charger electronics are placed inside the METRON Type 2 charging plug itself. This makes the METRON portable charger PC05T lighter, easier to install/connect, and easier to store in a carrier case.
Get Started
First, plug the PC05T portable charger into the wall outlet. Immediately, a blue signal LED starts blinking: the number of blinks indicates the saved power setting (see the next page). Afterwards, the LED glows constantly while AC power is present, indicating standby/ready status. Next, press the "3-function" button to remotely open the TESLA charge port and insert the PC05T Type 2 plug into the vehicle's Type 2 charging socket.
A blue LED starts blinking slowly, which means the vehicle is charging. When your electric vehicle is fully charged, the blue LED glows constantly. To unplug the PC05T, press and hold the "3-function" button for a second. The TESLA car will unlock the plug (only if the car is unlocked/owner nearby!) and you can then unplug the PC05T without touching the smart phone or central screen.
Remote Charge Port Open & Plug Unlock
When the PC05T is plugged into the wall outlet/socket (power applied), pressing the "3-function" button sends a remote-control signal to your TESLA vehicle's charge port, which then opens remotely. The signal range is usually between 3 and 15 meters. This feature eliminates the need for the user to interact with the smart phone or Tesla central screen to open the charge port.
To unplug the PC05T while still charging or when charging is completed, press and hold the "3-function" button for a second. The car will unlock the plug (only if the car is unlocked/owner nearby!) and then you can unplug the PC05T. This feature once again eliminates the need for the user to interact with the smart phone or Tesla central screen to unlock the PC05T plug from the Tesla charge port. These are two functions of the "3-function" push button; a third function is described in the next chapter.
Setting the Desired Charging Current/Power
The PC05T portable charger allows the user to set the desired charging current/power before it's plugged into the TESLA electric vehicle Type 2 socket or even while the vehicle is charging. The procedure is simple:
- Press and hold the "3-function" push button: the LED turns off immediately.
- After 5 seconds, the LED starts blinking slowly.
- Releasing the push button after a certain number of blinks determines the charging current/power as follows:
? LED light
▶️ "3-function" push button
| Number of LED blinks | Charging current/power | (Single phase mode equivalent) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 x 6 A / 4,1 kW | (6 A / 1,4 kW) |
| 2 | 3 x 8 A / 5,5 kW | (8 A / 1,8 kW) |
| 3 | 3 x 10 A / 6,9 kW | (10 A / 2,3 kW) |
| 4 | 3 x 13 A / 9,0 kW | (13 A / 3,0 kW) |
| 5 | 3 x 16 A / 11,0 kW | (16 A / 3,7 kW) |
The new charging current/power setting is stored in the memory and remains the same (even after the power supply is not present anymore) until the next setting change is performed.
All Tesla vehicles also allow users to set charging current manually on the Tesla central screen or smart phone application. However, if you set the PC05T charging current to e.g. 10A, that would immediately LIMIT the max. charging current setting to 10 A also on the Tesla central screen or smart phone application.
Status Notification by LED Blinks
| LED STATUS | NOTIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Slow blinking when power supply is applied | Indicating previous saved current setting |
| Constantly on when not plugged in | Stand-by / Ready to charge |
| Slow blinking when plugged in | Charging |
| Constantly on when plugged in | Electric vehicle fully charged |
| Slow blinking 2 times when plugged in | Electric vehicle requests room ventilation (no charging) |
| Slow blinking 3 times (plugged in or not plugged in) | Portable charger overheated (no charging); restarts charging automatically when it cools down |
| Rapid blinking (plugged in or not plugged in) | Fault |
The 3-phase portable charger PC05T can also charge from any domestic wall socket (e.g. Schuko) or 1-phase 16 A CEE "camper" socket if a proper adapter is used. In such cases, the PC05T behaves like a regular 1-phase portable charger (with the same charging current/power).
What is RCD and How Does it Work?
RCD is an acronym for Residual Current Device – sometimes it can be called also Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker or Safety Switch. Its purpose is to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch a live part, such as a bare copper wire under high voltage. RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses/circuit-breakers cannot provide. An RCD constantly monitors the electric current flowing through one or more circuits which it protects. If it detects electricity flowing down an unintended path, such as through a person who has touched a live part, the RCD will switch the circuit off very quickly, significantly reducing the risk of death or serious injury.
The PC05T is equipped with a Metron RCD Type B device called RCDB1-316CEE, which represents the maximum possible level of personal protection as it protects users from AC, pulsating DC, pure DC, and also high-frequency AC leakage currents. In order to ensure the "BOXLESS" design of the PC05T portable charger, the RCD is packed inside the 3-phase 16 A CEE plug itself, which eliminates even the smallest unsafe section found on other portable chargers where there is at least 30 cm of unprotected cable between the wall plug and the "bulky" in-cable control box.
? RED LED light
The red LED light indicates an RCD cut-off of the power because of leakage current detection. To reset, just unplug, wait a second, and plug it in again.
⚠️ On request, the PC05T can also be supplied without RCDB1-316CEE. The use of the PC05T portable charger version without RCD protection is allowed exclusively on installations protected by an RCD.
⚠️ In the event the cable has been damaged, the product should be removed from use immediately!
Technical Specifications
| EV Side Plug Type | Type 2 (IEC 62196) Female Plug |
| Wall socket/grid side Standard Plug Types | CEE 16 A (3-phase/3P+N+E) |
| Max. Charging Current | 3x16 A (3-phase) or 1x16 A (1-phase) |
| Possible charging current settings | 6/8/10/13/16 A |
| Max. Charging Power | 11 kW (3-phase) / 3,7 kW (1-phase) |
| Rated Voltage | 400 Vac (3-phase) / 230 Vac (1-phase) |
| Operating voltage/frequency range | 155 V to 470 V (3-phase) (50/60 Hz) / 90 V to 270 V (1-phase) (50/60 Hz) |
| Cable length | 5 m to 12 m (or on request) |
| PREMIUM quality polyurethane compound cable (Made in Germany) | yes |
| Type B ground fault protection device (RCD) | Yes, 30 mA, integrated inside 3-phase CEE 16 A plug (optionally PC05T can be supplied without RCD) |
| UV resistance | yes (all parts) |
| Operating Ambient Air Temperature Range | from -30°C to +50°C |
| IP Rating | IP54 (rain water resistant) |
| Weight | With RCD: 2,3 kg (5 m cable) + 0,22 kg per each additional meter of cable. Without RCD: 1,9 kg (5 m cable) + 0,22 kg per each additional meter of cable. |
NOTE: Tesla Model 3 vehicle on-board charger is phase sequence sensitive, what means that the phases have to be in a proper sequence 1-2-3 at wall socket. If they are not, the car will not charge.
Green Production
All METRON products are produced in a carbon-neutral way by using the "Sustainable energy cycle" method. The production plant where charging cables and portable charging stations are made is the first fully sustainable production facility for EV charging cables. All energy needed for heating and cooling the building, the production process, and for the transportation of goods and employees (except deliveries of heavy materials by trucks) is produced by 2 photovoltaic power plants and stored in 4 storage batteries. Almost all of the raw materials used (cables, plugs) are produced in the EU, to shorten supply routes and support the local economy. Buying METRON products helps develop a sustainable economy.
Limited Warranty
METRON warrants its product to the original consumer purchaser that it will repair, or replace, any product that is determined to be defective for the following terms: Two (2) years from the date of purchase on all components. To be eligible for repair or replacement under this warranty, the product in question must be sent back to METRON within the warranty period, and the original consumer purchaser must comply with the following conditions: The product thereof must not have been modified or altered in any way by an unauthorized source; the product thereof must have been used in accordance with the user manual.
This limited warranty does not cover: Damage due to improper use; accidental or intentional damage; misuse, abuse, corrosion, or neglect; product impaired by severe natural conditions, such as excessive hail storms, lightning strikes, tornados, flooding, ice, or other natural occurrences; damage due to improper packaging on return shipment. Any and all labor charges for troubleshooting, removal, or replacement of the product are not covered by this warranty and will not be honored by METRON. All shipping costs regarding repair or replacement of the product are to be pre-paid by the original consumer purchaser.
METRON Rev. 1 11/2022
