Viridian EV’s (Mainpine) EVSE Protocol Controller (EPC) is the intelligent part of the vCharge charging stations.

Available in the following outputs:

16A   32A    63A

It is the communication unit that enables Mode 3 charging in accordance with IEC 61851 and it is available to buy to those building their own EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) or upgrading/replacing parts in other charging stations.

The EPCs leave the factory programmed ready for use/installation at the current rating selected at purchase. This is the maximum current advertised by the EPC.

There are two main types:

Socket outlets, like those we sell, have mechanisms to lock the inserted cable during charging and we can supply EPCs for two different types:

Solenoid Locking System

Suitable for this socket, the EPC drives a solenoid with a simple 12V constant signal and the pin/lock releases on power off

Motorised Locking System

Suitable for this socket, the EPC uses motor-lock, motor-unlock signals to drive the lock & feedback implementation to ensure lock position. Note; the feedback has been designed for a 4 wire lock that is used in some of our charge points.