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Setec CCS to Tesla Adapter

Discussion in 'Supercharging & Charging Infrastructure' started by Boeingpilot, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. SageBrush

    SageBrush REJECT Fascism

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    Yeah, but you really do not want the adapter to ignore the car when it is trying to protect the battery. E.g., when the battery is cold or the SoC is high
     
  2. SageBrush

    SageBrush REJECT Fascism

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    So far as I know, SETEC is a Chinese company while at least one of the adapter developers is S. Korean.

    What is the story here ?
     
  3. mtf16

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    #203 mtf16, Jan 15, 2021
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    I guess, totally a guess, that SETEC wanted to make an adapter, but almost no public DC chargers in China is CCS1, so they have to go to other countries to do field development. S. Korea is probably the most coinvent one. So they found someone local to help. After testing, they released it not foreseeing the compatibility issues in other countries.
     
  4. jmbloom_m3p

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    #204 jmbloom_m3p, Jan 15, 2021
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    E787BEBA-930A-45AD-8AB6-CB10A6647316.jpeg Got my car back from Tesla, so figured I would add to the testing. SETEC firmware 131. EA in Palo Alto at Stanford Mall. 150kW BTC Power station. Worked like a charm first try.

    Charging at 35kw but I was already 64% SOC. I will upload a picture of the equipment label/specs later today.

    I am super happy. This will solve some problems on routes to skiing that I worried about. Not an issue any more if they keep at the firmware improvements.

    Glad I bought one early at the reduced pricing. Love the Supercharger network. But when you need this option, this is great. And as an example, like most EA stations, this station setup has 3 CCS and one Chademo. Definitely the better option to have CCS.

    Will be trying other locations and vendors next.
     
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  5. stopcrazypp

    stopcrazypp Well-Known Member

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    I believe it was developed/funded by a South Korean Tesla owners group that was having it manufactured in China (thread below):
    Dc combo for USA port
     
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  6. Erik!

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    As of firmware V130 (3rd try for me), the adapter is working with the [Chargepoint Express 250] stations in Newfoundland, Canada.

    The stations are currently being installed, and at the moment, are configured for 50 kW max. Getting the same rates as I would on a CHAdeMO adapter. In February the stations are going to be reconfigured for 62.5 kW max - and then I'll see how much better it can be for me.

    SETEC customer support has been very responsive and easy to deal with.

    Finally, Randy Sinn - THANKS!
     
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  7. cwerdna

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    Possibly. Or, the South Korean Tesla enthusiasts didn't have a local manufacturing partner so they found one in Setec.

    There are likely 0 or close to 0 public CCS1 chargers in China. It wouldn't make any sense to have any as there are already GB/T standards there for AC and DC fast charging.
     
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  8. ccdisce

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    The charging port card may have been changed wrt to my 2017 MS100D.

    On my 12/21 build MS LR+ the charge door needs a push at the LH corner to open as a push on the wand button does not open the door, after charging, pushing the wand button will release the locking pin and the wand can be removed.
    I am using a Gen2 HPWC.

    The RF circuitry may have been removed making room for the Qualcom GreenPHY or its equivalent.
     
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    My 09/19 M3 worked quite well for the first ~8 months, but is nearly completely unresponsive to my mobile connector button press now. I suspect it's a software issue, rather than hardware.
     
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  10. MD-2000

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    I had a similar issue - my M3 would not open, or opened a bit; I found too if I pried it a half inch open, pushing the charger plug button got it to open the rest of the way. Tesla Mobile Service replaced the port and door. Works better. i do find sometimes it does not respond to the charger button (Gen 2 wall mount) and I have to open the port from the screen, especially if the car has gone to sleep.
     
  11. Boeingpilot

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    Yes, at chargers rated above 50 kw I've gotten greater than. Remember though, I have a Model S. As posted by Randy Sinn, the code on the M3 limits to 50kw.
     
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  12. jsmay311

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    Not sure if this might be the root cause, but the first thing I’d check is to see if the little plastic piece on the inside corner of the charge port door is missing. That will cause the car to not respond to button clicks on the charge connector/handle.
    Piece of plastic from charge door, what is this?
     
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    Someone that tried the forced firmware for model 3 and successfully charged above 50kw on ccs?
     
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    I just went and gave my Chademo adapter a hug. She might be a little slow and chunky, but she never fails to give me a charge. :).

    just sayin.
     
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  19. jmbloom_m3p

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    Well that Tweet was pretty scary. I had zero problems at an EA charger. I wonder what happened. That is extreme.

     
  20. jmbloom_m3p

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    I have one of these too but was really hoping that CCS would open up a bunch of options for when I am in the mountains/snow and I need to get charged no matter what. But this is just so disappointing after an initial great start working with SETEC and my initial try on the latest firmware going perfectly without a hitch. I wonder if the actual EA charger was borked as opposed to the SETEC but who the hell wants to test that out??? Now overnight I am going from "this is the greatest thing" to "wow, what an expensive paperweight" LOL.:confused:
     

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