Alpitronic HYC400 Series 2

DC EV charger

HYC400 Series 2 is a European high-power DC charger built from one to four 100 kW SiC stacks. It provides 100 to 400 kW total output, 150 to 1,000 V DC and up to two 600 A continuous CCS2 connectors. Alpitronic lists OCPP 1.6 J and 2.0.1 J between the charger and a charging-management system. Those interfaces support a CPMS project, but the published material does not establish EpiSensor Edge as that central system.

  • OCPP 1.6 J
  • OCPP 2.0.1 J
  • Ethernet

DC EV charger

Compatibility

CPMS interfaces documented; direct Edge integration unverified

Alpitronic documents OCPP 1.6 J and 2.0.1 J for the EVSE-to-CPMS path, together with Ethernet and cellular networking. It does not publish an Edge OCPP server, an Edge import or a tested Edge control path for this charger.

European HYC400 Series 2 with 400 V nominal supply and CCS2 connectors. It is distinct from the original HYC400 and the North American configuration. Confirm the ordered stack count, connector count, cable, metering option, firmware and CPMS acceptance before commissioning. No OCPP endpoint, charging profile or Edge template is supplied here.

Models

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ModelsInterfaceRoute into Edge
HYC400 Series 2, one to four SiC stacks100 to 400 kW total, one or two CCS2 outputs, OCPP 1.6 J and 2.0.1 JConnect the charger to a qualified CPMS. Direct Edge monitoring or control is unverified.
Original HYC400Separate platform with different connector and configuration choicesDo not transfer Series 2 continuous-current, display or European ordering claims to the original HYC400.

Specifications

The current European product page separates the Series 2 from the original HYC400. Output depends on the number of installed SiC stacks and how the two CCS2 connectors share available power.12

DC output
100, 200, 300 or 400 kW total from one to four SiC stacks; 150 to 1,000 V DC1
Connectors
CCS2, up to two connectors; 600 A continuous per connector in the supported configuration1
Supply and efficiency
400 V nominal three-phase supply, 630 A maximum input; up to 97.7% at full load1
Backend and network
OCPP 1.6 J and 2.0.1 J to a CPMS; Ethernet and cellular network interfaces1
Environment
IP54, IK10, -30 to +55 °C operation; output can depend on environmental limits1
Metering option
Optional DC meters with an additional display for German calibration-law applications1

Interface

Documented measurements and integration boundaries for HYC400 Series 2.

  • Keep charger identity, CPMS charge-point identity, connector identity, stack count and firmware together in the asset record.
  • OCPP session values and commands belong to the selected CPMS contract. They do not prove direct polling, control or billing through Edge.
  • German calibration-law DC meters are an option. Confirm the ordered meter and approval boundary rather than treating every HYC400 Series 2 as compliant.

Assessment

HYC400 Series 2 European configuration; no direct Edge OCPP integration or universal billing claim.

InteroperabilitySupported with conditions
OCPP 1.6 J and 2.0.1 J are named, but CPMS compatibility and direct Edge use need separate qualification.1
AccuracyLimited
Power and optional compliant DC metering are described; the installed meter, exposed OCPP values and billing approval remain order-specific.1
SecurityNot yet assessed
The public pages do not specify the installed OCPP security profile, credential lifecycle or certificate handling.
ReliabilitySupported with conditions
Supply, environmental limits, remote diagnostics and software updates are described; reconnection and fallback behavior require a site test.1
RuggednessSupported with conditions
IP54, IK10, temperature, altitude, humidity and installation form are published for the European unit.1
ScalabilitySupported with conditions
One to four stacks and dynamic allocation across two outputs support staged capacity, subject to site supply and CPMS design.12
LifecycleSupported with conditions
The current platform has remote diagnostics and updates, but firmware history and configuration export need confirmation for the installed fleet.1

Setup

  1. Read the model plate and order record to confirm HYC400 Series 2, the installed stack count, one or two CCS2 connectors, cable length and metering option.

    Record the firmware before changing configuration.

  2. Have an authorised installer verify the 400 V three-phase supply, protective devices, civil base, cable entry, ventilation and manufacturer environmental limits for the ordered maximum input.

  3. Agree the OCPP version, security profile, charge-point identity and endpoint with the CPMS operator.

    Prove charger acceptance at the CPMS before enabling managed charging.

  4. Run a bounded charge on each connector.

    Compare requested and delivered power, connector state, timestamps and session energy while another connector is idle and, where applicable, while both are active.

  5. Test network loss, CPMS loss and restart behavior under the approved operating plan.

    An accepted OCPP session is software evidence, not proof of physical power delivery.

Common questions

Can each connector deliver 400 kW at the same time?
No. The published maximum is 400 kW total. With four stacks, two connectors can each deliver up to 600 A, while dynamic allocation shares the available power.1
Does OCPP 2.0.1 J establish direct Edge control?
No. Alpitronic documents a charger-to-CPMS interface. A compatible, tested Edge central-system role is not established by these sources.1
Is every Series 2 charger approved for German billing?
No. The product page describes compliant DC meters and an additional display as an option. Verify the exact ordered meter, certificate and operating process.1

Sources

  1. HYC400 Series 2 product page and technical specifications (opens in a new tab) Alpitronic
  2. Hypercharger product-family comparison (opens in a new tab) Alpitronic

Further reading

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