Metrel XA 1532 EVSE Charging Station Adaptor

The Metrel XA 1532 EVSE Electric Vehicle Charging Station Test Adapter is an essential accessory for the Metrel Instaltest series of multifunction installation testers. This XA version supports three-phase load testing up to 13 A and various error types, including PE open.

Key Features

This adapter is used for the electrical safety and functional testing of Mode 3 electric vehicle charging stations with a Type 2 connector. When paired with Instaltest XC and XD installation testers, the complete EVSE charging station can be tested at the push of a button. It also facilitates the generation of professional station-based reports using Metrel's MESM software for the Instaltest XC and XD.

Auto-Sequences

Metrel's Auto-Sequences combine multiple tests into a single key press operation, indicating Pass/Fail with a green tick or red cross. The dedicated EVSE auto-sequences ensure that users perform the required tests in the correct order.

What is EVSE Protocol?

The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) protocol ensures the safety of you and your electric vehicle while charging. This protocol employs two-way communication between the charger and the car, setting the correct charging current based on both the charger's maximum output and the car's maximum input.

As part of the protocol, a safety lock-out feature prevents current from flowing when the charger is not correctly connected to the car. This ensures that power will not flow through a cable that is not fully inserted.

Examples of Error Conditions Identified

• Error condition or disconnection of plug
• EVSE does not supply energy
• EV detected, but not ready to receive energy; EVSE does not supply energy
• EV ready to receive energy; EVSE is supplying energy if ventilation is not required
• EV ready to receive energy and requires ventilation; EVSE is supplying energy only if ventilation exists
• EVSE doesn't supply energy (no power)

The EVSE can also detect hardware faults, disconnecting power to prevent battery damage, electrical shorts, and fire hazards.