The Rolec Quantum Contactless Payment 7.4kW EV Charging Pedestal is a black standalone chargepoint with one Type 2 socket and payment hardware. ROLEC1411B is the single-phase, single-socket Quantum contactless variant, providing up to 7.4kW from a 230V AC supply. It suits public-facing car parks, workplaces, destination charging and managed residential sites where the operator wants a payment route at the charger. The pedestal layout removes the need for a nearby wall and places the socket at the bay, while the contactless terminal supports direct payment when configured with a compatible chargepoint management system. App and RFID access remain relevant for known users, giving the site more than one operating route. Built-in MID-approved metering supports billing and reporting, while PME fault detection removes the need for an earth rod for that function. For project comparison, see commercial EV chargers.

• One universal Type 2 charging socket
• Up to 7.4kW charging output from a single-phase supply
• 230V AC input voltage at 50/60Hz for single-phase models
• Black pedestal finish for SKU ROLEC1411B
• Integrated contactless payment terminal
• App, RFID, plug and go or contactless payment operation
• OCPP 1.6 compliant for compatible back-office integration
• MID-approved energy metering for billing records
• PME fault detection with no earth rod required
• Dynamic load balancing and static load management support
• Photocell-controlled LED amenity lighting head
• 375mm wide, 1440mm high and 275mm deep

Where contactless payment matters

Contactless payment is specified when the user group is wider than known staff, residents or fleet drivers. A visitor car park, leisure destination or public-facing workplace bay may need a payment method at the charger so occasional users can start and pay for a session without being issued with an RFID fob in advance. The payment terminal changes the user access model, not the charging output.

The operator still needs a compatible management platform, payment setup and tariff configuration. Hardware does not define the commercial process on its own. App or RFID access can serve repeat users, while contactless payment covers drivers who are not pre-registered. This model does not include the 5-inch LCD screen, so it suits sites where tap-to-pay is the key interface feature and separate display guidance is not required.

One paid socket for one marked bay

The single-socket design serves one marked charging bay. It keeps bay allocation clear and avoids the additional supply demand of a dual-socket pedestal. The Type 2 socket means the driver connects a suitable charging cable, which keeps the pedestal free from a stored tethered lead when no vehicle is connected.

A single paid bay can be the right starting point for smaller car parks or sites testing EV usage before adding more outlets. If two adjacent bays need to be served from one pedestal, ROLEC1421B is the related 2 x 7.4kW contactless model. If a 400V three-phase supply is available and higher AC output is required, ROLEC1413B and ROLEC1423B provide the 22kW contactless variants. The electrical design should decide the output, while the commercial user model should decide the payment hardware.

Protection, billing and network reporting

ROLEC1411B includes PME fault detection, AC overload and fault current protection, 6mA DC fault protection, lightning surge protection and over temperature protection. PME fault detection removes the need for a separate earth rod for that function. Source protection, surge protection and cable sizing still need to be assessed against the final route and mounting arrangement.

MID-approved energy metering is particularly important on payment models because accurate consumption records support billing and reporting. OCPP 1.6 compliance allows the pedestal to connect with compatible back-office systems, giving operators a route for session management, user records and tariff control. Dynamic load balancing and static load management are supported, which is useful where a site has constrained incoming capacity or expects future expansion. Supporting devices can be planned through EV circuit protection.

Pedestal build and car park siting

The Quantum pedestal measures 375mm wide, 1440mm high and 275mm deep. Its substructure is 2.5mm 6063 extruded aluminium with a hard anodised protective finish, while the panels are aluminium composite. High impact resistant polycarbonate is used for the lens, base, lid, collar and louvres. This construction gives the charger a substantial footprint for exposed parking locations.

Photocell-controlled LED amenity lighting helps the unit remain visible as light levels drop. That is useful where the charger sits in a mixed car park with changing traffic and pedestrian movement. Physical protection should be considered where the pedestal is vulnerable to vehicle impact. Approved options include root mount EV chargepoint protection and surface mounted protection barriers. Bay signage can also help drivers identify the EV space and cable route.

Choosing Quantum payment variants

ROLEC1411B is the 1 x 7.4kW contactless Quantum pedestal in black. ROLEC1421B adds a second 7.4kW socket for two single-phase bays. ROLEC1413B provides one 22kW three-phase socket, and ROLEC1423B provides two 22kW three-phase sockets. The payment function remains the interface difference, while socket count and supply type follow the bay design.

The non-payment single-socket smart model is ROLEC0411B. ROLEC2411B adds a 5-inch LCD screen without the contactless terminal. ROLEC3411B combines the LCD screen and contactless payment terminal. Choose this contactless-only version where the site needs payment at the pedestal but does not need an on-pedestal display for instructions and live meter readings.

Quantum contactless questions

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