Versinetic Launches CongaEEL and MinnoRay Boards to Simplify Dual-Socket AC Charger Design
The new hardware allows manufacturers to pair two power boards with a single controller, reducing assembly and compliance testing costs.
EV charger design consultancy Versinetic has introduced two new charge controller boards aimed at streamlining the production of AC charging stations. The launch of the CongaEEL power controller and MinnoRay communications board enables manufacturers to build dual-socket chargers where two power units share a single controller, reducing the component count and integration complexity.
What Happened
Versinetic’s CongaEEL board is designed for public and commercial AC charging applications. It integrates the three-phase mains contactor, an onboard residual direct current detecting device (RDC-DD), current measurement, and the ISO 15118 interface onto a single unit. The company states the board is IEC 61851 compliant and can stack with either the MinnoRay or MantaRay controller boards. Two CongaEEL boards can pair with one controller, allowing each socket to function without requiring a dedicated controller unit.
The MinnoRay board serves as a compact communications and control module for cost-sensitive applications. It combines 10/100 Ethernet, an LTE Cat 1 bis modem, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and is OCPP 1.6 compliant. In this architecture, MinnoRay handles communication tasks while the paired CongaEEL board manages power and safety functions, including the ISO 15118 interface for Plug and Charge. MinnoRay is available directly from Versinetic or under license for high-volume manufacturers.
Why It Matters
By consolidating power and communication functions into a pre-engineered pairing, Versinetic aims to reduce the assembly, wiring, and compliance testing burdens for charger manufacturers. This approach allows designers to create single- or dual-socket, three-phase AC chargers from fewer separate components, potentially lowering production costs and accelerating time-to-market. Dunstan Power, Versinetic’s Managing Director, noted that the boards allow manufacturers to start with components already engineered to work together, minimizing integration work before the design reaches the bench.
The Bottom Line
Versinetic’s new CongaEEL and MinnoRay boards offer a modular solution for AC charger manufacturers, enabling dual-socket configurations with shared control logic. The hardware supports compliance with IEC 61851, ISO 15118, and OCPP 1.6 standards, providing a streamlined path for producing connected, compliant charging units.
