Communication from the dock to the vehicle takes place via a control device integrated in the charger, which sets the charging current up to a maximum of ten amps and also monitors the charging process. Thus, a charging power of up to a maximum of 2.3 kilowatts is achieved. According to the manufacturer, the setting is automatic. The device monitors the temperature of the device as well as the temperature at the household socket.
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If an increased temperature is detected at the mains plug, the charger automatically regulates the charging power to prevent overheating. As a further protective function, earth conductor monitoring and the detection of DC and AC faults are included in the charger. The charger cable is CE-compliant and has been tested according to equipment standard IEC62752. (mfo)
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