Mennekes introduces the Smart T 7000 AC charging station for public use.
Mennekes announces the start of production for its AC charger Smart T 7000. This series is already being used in numerous AC charging projects, such as those carried out by municipal utilities. Now, the manufacturer has further improved the charging system in terms of calibration standards and user interface.
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As before, each charging station in this product line offers two AC charging points, each with 22 kW of power. The Smart T PnC charging system series is primarily distinguished by its direct connection to the power grid. Mennekes has now revised the calibration regulations for these stations to simplify the legal operation of the devices as public charging infrastructure. Additionally, the company has integrated a color display at each charging point “for intuitive user guidance,” according to the company. The Smart T 7000 replaces the previous charging systems in this product line. It was first introduced at Light + Building 2026 in the spring, and it is now available for purchase.
A key innovation of the Smart T 7000 charging stations is their customized internal design, which, according to Mennekes, “reduces the area subject to calibration regulations to a minimum.” This is intended to make time-consuming and costly calibration repairs or on-site recalibrations much less frequent. Volker Lazzaro, CEO of Mennekes, explains: “The Smart T 7000 charging systems use energy meters of the latest generation. Only the meters, the respective connectors, and their connections fall under calibration regulations. Therefore, replacing fuses, protective devices, and relays does not require calibration repairs and can be carried out immediately by an electrician without specialized calibration knowledge.”
The 3.5-inch color displays on publicly accessible devices also show users all relevant information at a glance during and after charging, such as the charging station identifier, price information, a dynamic and tamper-proof QR code for authorization, the charging status, the current charging power, as well as the energy charged and the charging time. Additionally, the display allows operators to display their own logo or legally required information (such as ad-hoc prices) directly at the charging station. Depending on the backend, these contents can also be updated remotely.
All devices in the Smart T 7000 series are designed for public charging according to Mennekes. As such, they comply with ISO-15118 standards and already meet the AFIR requirements that will take effect starting in 2027. The charging station is available in versions with and without an NFC payment terminal. It also offers built-in load management free of charge, along with standard interfaces for connecting to backend systems, such as for billing that complies with calibration regulations.