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ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations
ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations, manufactured by Coulomb Technologies, are the most advanced, feature-rich networked charging stations available in the world. Combined with the ChargePoint Network Operating System (CPNOS), the ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations complete a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in electric vehicles called the ChargePoint Network.
ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations perform bi-directional energy metering via an embedded utility-grade electronic meter. The ability to precisely measure and report electricity use enables a sustainable, flexible business model that meets the needs of drivers, corporations, fleet operators, utility companies and municipalities. This revenue generating business model includes flexible driver payment methods like “free” charging, pay-per-use, by subscription, and by kWh (where allowed).
Networked Charging Station Families
In the ChargePoint Network, each local group of charging stations automatically forms a robust self-healing Radio Frequency (RF) mesh network managed by a single gateway charging station—a version of the networked charging stations incorporating an embedded CDMA or GSM cellular modem. Coulomb offers three families of charging stations:
- CT1000 Family: Level 1 (120V @ 16A) charging via a standard NEMA 5-20R outlet - download PDF
- CT2000 Family: Dedicated networked Level II (208/240V @ 32A) charging via the SAE J1772™ connector standard - download PDF
- CT2100 Family: Supports simultaneous Level II (208/240V @ 32A) charging via the SAE J1772™ connector standard and Level I (120V @ 16A) charging via a standard NEMA 5-20R outle - download PDF
- Level III Networked Fast Charging Station: Designed in accordance with the TEPCO Level III specifications - download PDF
Up to 127 charging stations can communicate to and be managed by a single gateway charging station, which, in turn, uses the local cellular network to communicate with the CPNOS.
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Features
- Smart Card: Open, standards-based RFID provides authorized network access control preventing electricity theft, enhancing safety and minimizing liability.
- Automatic SMS text and/or email notification: Warns drivers of events and issues, such as when charging is complete or interrupted.
- High Availability: Real-time remote control monitoring and management features minimize station downtime and enable remote start/stop of charging sessions.
- 24/7 ChargePoint Network customer support: Available via toll-free number.
- Advanced safety features (Level I): Power is not energized until the driver is authorized, plug is fully inserted, and the door is relocked.
- Locking door (Level I): Retains the charging cord to prevent theft, and includes auto unlock in case of power outage.
- Auto plug-out detect (Level I): Automatically detects if charging cord has been un-plugged at the vehicle, de-energizes outlet and optionally notifies driver (patent pending).
- GFCI: Integral hardware ground-fault protection circuitry with auto retry minimizes nuisance GFCI trips.
- Fast over-current detect at charging station: Minimizes nuisance breaker trips at service panel.
- Bi-directional, utility-grade power measurement: Integral power metering circuitry provides accurate measurement of energy delivered for charging and allows calculation of Green House Gas savings.
- Wide Area Network Connection – CDMA or GSM: Only one gateway charging station with cellular modem is required per local group of charging stations.
- HTTPS and 128-bit AES encryption: Ensures secure network communications.
- Integrated RFID Reader: Recognizes and identifies ChargePoint Network Smart Cards, and authorization smart cards from other charging systems.
- Future-proofed: Upgrade all firmware remotely via the network as new capabilities and functionality become available.
- Electric utility demand-side management: Communicates via an HTTPS secure link to utility and third party “Smart Grid” management systems to provide real-time load shedding of any group of charging stations.
- Vacuum fluorescent display: Bright and easy-to-read.
