Commissioning a dual-connector station should end with a record the operator can file, not a verbal “all working”. This checklist covers the record side of the job: station identity, the supply that feeds it, a session test recorded on each connector, the platform connection verified, RFID test cards tried, the driver flow checked on the touchscreen, and a signed handover. Procedures, instrument steps and pass values belong to the installer, the manual and your market’s wiring rules — none are listed here, because a checklist records that tests were done and what they showed.
Key Takeaways
- Commissioning ends with a signed record: identity, supply, both connectors tested, platform verified, access tried, handover.
- On a dual-connector station, the second connector and the platform link are separate record lines — never assumed.
- Procedures and pass values belong to the installer, the manual and local rules, not to a checklist.
- File the record with the site’s electrical documents; it later supports warranty, maintenance and funding claims.
What Gets Recorded
| Record item | What to record for this station | Why it matters later |
|---|---|---|
| Station identity | Model, nameplate serial number, site and the two bays it serves | Warranty and support start from the serial number |
| Supply record | The distribution board and protective device feeding the station, and the capacity assessment it was sized against | The next electrician should not have to work out which circuit is the station’s |
| Connector A session test | A completed session — start, charge, stop — with the energy figure as shown | Proves the connector works as a system, not just that it powers on |
| Connector B session test | The same record, on the second connector | Half the asset: an untested second connector is an unverified charger |
| Platform connection | The station visible in the operator’s back office over OCPP 1.6J, with test sessions from both connectors in the platform record | A station the platform cannot see cannot be billed, reported or fault-flagged |
| Access test | RFID test cards presented at the station, results recorded; the card set handed to the operator | Access is half the product at a public site — test it while the installer is still there |
| Driver flow | The 7-inch touchscreen walked end to end as a driver meets it, from first screen to session end | The driver’s first minute decides your support calls; catch confusion at handover |
| Sign-off | Installer identity, date and signature; the operator countersigns; a copy stays with the operator | An unsigned record is an opinion; a signed one is evidence |
What This Checklist Deliberately Leaves Out
How each test is performed, with which instrument, and against which limit is set by the manual and the wiring rules of the country of installation — the IET Code of Practice is one example of the guidance installers work to.
Those values differ by market, so they do not belong in a general checklist. What does not differ is the shape of the record: categories performed, results noted, names against them. A blank line while the installer is still on site is a question; a blank line found a year later, mid-claim, is a problem.
The First Week After Handover
- File the record with the site’s electrical documents, next to the invoice and the warranty terms.
- Watch the platform: both connectors should show real sessions in the first days of use.
- Keep the RFID test cards labelled and stored apart from live cards.
- Note the support route in the record: the installer first for the installation, EVDANCE under the 3-year standard warranty for the station.
The EV-AC03201T is a floor-standing dual-connector AC station — two Type 2 connectors, up to 43 kW shared (22 kW per connector), OCPP 1.6J, RFID, a 7-inch touchscreen and an IP54 enclosure — so its record covers two connectors and a network link, not a single outlet. The same records later support maintenance plans and funding evidence. Questions go through the contact page; see also the commercial charging range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the commissioning record the same as the invoice?
No. An invoice proves the job was done and paid for; the record proves what was tested — both connectors, the platform link, the access cards. Ask for it before sign-off, while producing it costs the installer minutes.
The back office shows only one connector. Are we finished?
No. Until both connectors appear in the platform and each has a recorded test session, the station is half-commissioned. Have it resolved before the handover is signed — afterwards it becomes a fault report instead of a commissioning item.
Where do the pass values come from?
From the manual and your market’s wiring rules, applied by the installer with instruments. The checklist fixes the categories; judging the numbers is the installer’s job, noticing a missing category is the operator’s.
Related Reading
- Commercial EV Charger Maintenance Checklist
- OCPP Explained: What Charge Point Operators Need From EV Charger Hardware
- RFID and User Management for Shared EV Chargers
- What Is the Best Commercial EV Charging Station? How to Choose
