1 control module industries evse llc presentation to edta 2011 conference & annual meeting...
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Control Module IndustriesEVSE LLC
Presentation To
EDTA2011 Conference & Annual
Meeting
Topic:
Learned Lesson for Future Deployment
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Control Module Industries Overview
• Established in 1969• World Wide Installations• Produced First GFCI Tester for GE• Electric, Electromechanical and Software Designers• Industry Leader in Fleet Management Systems• Original Developers of Barcode Technology• Industry Leader in Data Collection Equipment• Industry Leader in Truck Electrification• EVSE LLC is a Division of CMI• Setting New Standards for Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
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Reality & EVSE’s
Cables on the Ground are Subject to:• Weather
– Ice, Snow, Rain, Run-off
• Dirt, Grime & Oil
• Causing Pedestrians to Trip
• Damage Caused by Vehicles
• Damage Caused by Vandals & Theft
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Important Steps in Acquiring an EVSE
• Choose the Right EVSE for the Application
• Choose a Qualified Electrician• Select the Best Location for the EVSE• Permit Application• Be Safe
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All Sites are not the same.
• All EVSE’s are not Equal– Residential
– Multi-dwelling
– Public Parking Garages
– Public Parking Lots
– Industrial
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Residential
Multi-Dwelling
Parking Garages
Shopping Mall
Industrial
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• All EVSE’s are not Equal– Overhead for Public Garages
– Marquee for Parking Lots
– Overhead for Curbside
– Ruggedized for Industrial
– Wall Mount for Residential
– Power Share for Multi-Dwelling
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Parking Lot Marquee
Ruggedized forIndustrial
Overhead for Public Garages
Overhead for Curbside
Wall Mount forResidential
Choosing the Right EVSEfor the Application
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Choose a Qualified Electrician • Review Available Power & Service Panel• 80% of Residential Homes in US Have a Service
Panel of 100A or Less• Upgrading a Service Panel from 100A to 200A
Could Cost up to $4,000• Have Power Share Information Available• The Electrician Should Have the Certified Test
Equipment• Safety Features Must be Met
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Technician Tester Power Share Electrician Tester
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Select the Best Location for the EVSE
• Close to the Electric Vehicle Parking Space
• Close to the Power Source
• Use Overhead Cable Management When in Public Areas
• Locate Wall Mounted Units Alongside Parked Vehicles
• Use Pedestal Mounted Units for Curbside Applications
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Marquee Curbside Overhead Garages
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Permitting• Apply Early• Use Approved Forms• Be Clear on the Permit Application• EVSE’s are New to Inspectors• Have Installation Drawings, if Available• Have a Copy of the NEC-625 Code• Use an Approved Tester to Confirm Safety
Features
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Be Safe
• Use an Approved Tester to Confirm Safety Features and Operation of the EVSE
• An Electric Vehicle is Not a Tester• Does Not Confirm GFCI Trip Levels• Does Not Confirm Re-closures• Does Not Confirm Over Current
Protection• Test EVSE Routinely• Check the electrical circuit
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Don’t let this happen to you
• Garage fire in CT• Two Electric Vehicle were charging• A Volt & a modified Suzuki• Still under Investigation• Older house• Typically one 15a circuit in garage• Suspect loose wire in the outlet
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• Your New Electric Vehicle• A Little Cleaner Air• A Little Less Dependence on Foreign Oil• No Time at the Gas Pump
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Enjoy
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