DC Raption Series electric vehicle stations integrate Zytronic technology

These Circontrol smart chargers for electric vehicles have an 8” touch screen and a ZXY110 touch controller.

High-performance touch technology and specialist reliability Zytronic, with an easy-to-use and user-friendly interface, are some of the elements that incorporate the DC Raption series of smart chargers for electric vehicles developed by Circontrol.

The company Iberhermes, Zytronic distributor in Iberia and specialist in touch screen solutions, has selected the 8.5” ZYBX touch sensor for these devices, Developed specifically for use in outdoor self-service applications for its high and reliable performance, and ZXY110 controller, for its innovative EMI 'noise' immunity technology and its gesture recognition functionality.

Victor Hernando, product manager at Circontrol, explains that “charging stations for electric cars must be robust enough to operate in any weather condition.”, throughout the year, and provide the customer with easy use; a key attribute of our Raption series. When installed mainly outdoors, in neglected places, We select components that offer that easy use, regardless of weather conditions, and Zytronic touch technology has ticked all the boxes in this regard”.

With more and more electric vehicles on the streets, It is essential to have fast charging points, that are easily accessible in numerous locations. To speed up the recharging process it is also important that the user interface is clear, quick and easy to use, and provide important information, including instructions in multiple languages ​​and charging status.

The 8” Zytronic touch screen that has been integrated into Circontrol's Raption series is made of high quality anti-glare etched glass, which makes it easy to read in direct sunlight. The height and location of the screen and connectors have been established for easy access and viewing by all people, with and without disabilities.

As Xavier Bel explains, director of Iberhermes, “We have a long relationship with Circontrol and are delighted to offer the custom touch screen solution for their latest Raption series chargers. Zytronic touch technology is ideal for this, as its reliability has been proven in similar self-service applications around the world”.

Specifically, For this Circontrol project “they asked us for a unique design for the Raption charger, and we worked closely with Zytronic to design a custom printed touch screen, “which also incorporated UV and IR filters to help thermal management of the charging terminal and protect the underlying screen”, this manager points out.

For your part, Ian Crosby, Zytronic sales and marketing director, underlines that “the growing popularity of electric vehicles makes charging stations increasingly common in parking lots, airports, hotels, etc. Just like vending machine touch screens, wayfinders, ATMs and sales kiosks, The choice of touch technology at these charging points is critical to the reliable long-term performance of the kiosks.. Our collaboration with Iberhermes is based on the ability to design and manufacture touch screens exactly tailored to each project., regardless of the quantity required, and to deliver them exactly when necessary”.