Customer feedback drove the redesign of the EVCA user interface for the comemso CCS project.
User levels matched to the task
Start by choosing a preconfigured user level for the test task and the operator’s experience.
The concept planned four groups: BEGINNER, COMPETENT and EXPERT for development, plus PRODUCTION for end-of-line testing. Each level was designed to offer OPERATION MODES with matching complexity.
What each user level covers
- BEGINNER is designed for getting started with the system and for straightforward EV or EVSE simulation.
- COMPETENT covers high-level communication testing with Extended and Professional Simulation for PLC timing and content configuration. The release described conformance test libraries for DIN 70121 and ISO 15118-4 and -5. ISO 15118-20 EV-Sim and EVSE-Sim were announced for this level, with delivery at no additional cost under an existing maintenance contract.
- EXPERT includes all evaluation options and advanced fault simulation, particularly electrical fault tests.
Consistent controls across tests
- The process display shows the active Operation Mode and only the tabs needed for it.
- The main control panel uses the same display in every Operation Mode.
- Start or stop charging, or change the Operation Mode, without stopping and restarting the running project.
- Save and load test presets for the entire project.
- The selected user level determines which Operation Modes are shown.
The software environment described in 2022
The external software environment described in 2022 required version 15, at least SP 3, with the Smart Charging and Ethernet options, or version 16. Installing two versions on one PC could cause conflicts. Version 15 also used more system resources. The recommended PC Power Mode was “Best Performance”.
PC requirements recorded in 2022
- Processor: Intel Core i5 / i7 or comparable, > 3 GHz and > 4 cores. For that configuration, higher clock frequency mattered more than additional cores.
- Memory (RAM): > 32 GB
- Available storage: > 20 GB, depending on the installed options and system components.
- Display: Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels).
- Operating system: Windows 10, 64-bit, later than version 1803.
Update plans announced in 2022
The 2022 announcement planned the BEGINNER, COMPETENT and EXPERT update for the first quarter of 2023. A release date for PRODUCTION was still to be announced. Delivery was planned under an existing maintenance contract. For current update options or a maintenance contract, contact comemso through the contact page.