Prepare for Installation

This topic describes how to prepare for the installation.

Check Site Readiness

To check site readiness, complete this checklist before you install Power Link 2000.

Site Readiness Checklist

Express Plus Power Link 2000 Site Readiness Checklist

Power Blocks are installed at locations proposed in the site drawings.

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The mounting surface meets the mounting specifications given in the Express Plus Power Link 2000 Site Design Guide and was inspected and approved by a structural engineer for the dimensions and weights (as given in the Site Design Guide) of the Power Link 2000 and its related components such as charging cable(s) and Cable Management Kit (CMK Cable Management Kit).

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Wires and conduits meet the requirements given in the site drawings.

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The electrical equipment is installed and labeled in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC National Electric Code) and all applicable requirements of the serving electric utility company and the authority having jurisdiction.

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The installation site meets the drainage, ventilation guidelines, and clearances given in the Express Plus Power Link 2000 Site Design Guide.

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Sufficient space is available to use a forklift or other lifting equipment, unpack, remove packing materials, and allow two people to freely move throughout the site.

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Check Electrical Readiness

Refer to the Express Plus With Power Link 2000 Datasheet and the Express Plus Power Link 2000 Site Design Guide for electrical input and output specifications.

Understand Wire Landing Locations

Depending on configuration, wall and overhead-mount Power Link 2000s have one or two HV DC High Voltage Direct Current Power Paths, named A and B. Each Power Path has two wire landings, an upper landing and a lower landing. Power Link 2000s with a single charging cable are configured with Power Path B landings only.

Power Link 2000 wall and overhead wire entry and landing

(a1) HV DC High Voltage Direct Current Power Path A, upper landing

(a2) HV DC High Voltage Direct Current Power Path A, lower landing

(b1) HV DC High Voltage Direct Current Power Path B, upper landing

(b2) HV DC High Voltage Direct Current Power Path B, lower landing

(c) LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current

(d) Ethernet

(e) Ground

Bring These Tools and Resources

Installing the Power Link 2000 requires at least two people. Additionally, the installer must bring the following tools and materials. These are not provided by ChargePoint.

Comply with these guidelines to prevent component damage.

Use tools suitable to torque metric fasteners. All fasteners used on the Power Link 2000 are in metric sizes.
Use the given torque values to tighten the fasteners.
Ensure that the tools such as torque tool, multimeter, and Ethernet tester are calibrated.

Required Tools and Materials

Tools and Materials
	Forklift with anti-slip forks Rated for ≥ 680 kg (1500 lb) Fork specifications: Width = 102–127 mm (4–5 in) Thickness ≤ 57 mm (2.25 in) If your site has height constraints, use alternative equipment		Stepladder or personnel lift (as needed to access the Power Link 2000 at the mount location)
	Industrial vacuum cleaner		Paper towel roll
	Hard hat		Cut-resistant gloves
	Safety glasses		Cable ties
	Cable puller or fish tape		Measuring tape or other tool to measure linear dimensions
	Level		Lockout/Tagout equipment
	Multimeter (meter and probes rated for 1000 V)		Ethernet tester such as a Klein Tools VDV526-052 VDV LAN Local Area Network Scout Jr. Tester or similar
	Conduit cutter (refer to site plans for conduit sizes)		Box cutter
	Wire cutters		Wire strippers
	Lug crimping tool and die		Ethernet (RJ45) connector crimping tool
	Torque wrench		Torque screwdriver
	Hex socket set (7 mm, 10 mm, 17 mm)		Hex wrench set
	Torx screwdriver (T20, T30)		T25 Security screwdriver
	Flathead screwdriver set, including 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm tip for terminal blocks		Phillips head screwdriver set
	Torque paint pen		Permanent marker
	Anti-oxidant joint compound (to make gastight joint between wire and lug) and wire pulling lubricant		Dielectric grease
	Smartphone with: Internet connectivity		ChargePoint installer login credentials
	QR Quick Response code scanner (usually built into the camera app)		ChargePointInstaller app

Wires and Terminations Required for Site

For AC and DC high voltage (HV High Voltage), high current wiring, use copper or aluminum wires rated for 90 °C (194 °F).
- AC high current wires can be THHN Thermoplastic High Heat-Resistant Nylon-Coated/THHW Thermoplastic High Heat-Tesistant, Water-Resistant/THW Thermoplastic Heat-Resistant, Water-Resistant-2/THWN-2 based on site condition (dry or wet) and rated for 600 V.
- DC HV High Voltage wires can be XHHW/XHHW-2 based on site condition (dry or wet) and rated for 1000 V.
For low voltage (LV Low Voltage) DC wiring, use only copper wires (XHHW/XHHW-2 based on site condition, dry or wet) rated for 1000 V and 75 °C (167 °F).
Use copper lugs for copper wires and aluminum lugs for aluminum wires. The lugs must be nickel, tin, or silver plated compression (not mechanical) lugs. Nickel-plated lugs installed with dielectric grease is recommended.

Following are wire specifications for the Power Link 2000, including the maximum quantity and size that the wire terminals can accommodate. All sizing assumes a maximum ambient temperature of 50 °C (122 °F). Where the maximum wire size is listed, the actual wire quantity and size must be chosen based on site-specific wiring requirements and in accordance with the maximum allowed conduit filling rate per local code.

Wire Specifications for Power Link 2000
Wire	Quantity	Size	Termination
HV DC High Voltage Direct Current Power Paths A and B (max. 500 A per landing)	Max. 12 wires per Power Path (three wires per pole on each landing)	Upper landings: Max. 150 mm² (300 MCM)*	Lug: Long barrel and tongue with two holes spaced 44.5 mm (1.75 in) apart and sized for M12 studs. Max. lug tongue width: 31 mm (1.25 in) for upper landings, 25.9 mm (1 in) for lower landings. Aluminum lug max. tongue thickness: 10 mm (0.4 in) for upper landings, 5 mm (0.2 in) for lower landing.
		Lower landings: Max. 120 mm² (4/0 AWG American Wire Gauge)
Ground	Max. 6 wires (one per Power Block)	Refer to the local code for size; max. 50 mm² (1/0 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Lug: Short barrel and tongue with single hole, sized for M6 stud.
LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current	Max. 8 wires (four wire pairs; each pair has one wire per pole)	16 mm² (6 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire
Ethernet	Max. 4 cables	Outdoor-rated Cat6 STP Shielded Twisted Pair**	RJ45 connector
Soft shutdown switch***	2 wires	2.5 mm² (14 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire

* If utilizing both upper and lower landings, the maximum HV DC High Voltage Direct Current wire size is 120 mm² (4/0 AWG American Wire Gauge).

**The required Ethernet cable type depends upon the cable run length. See the Express Plus Power Link 2000Site Design for details.

***Soft shutdown switch is an optional feature.

Tightening Torque

Torque Values
Component (xFastener Quantity)	Component Material	Fastener	Tool	Torque
Charging cable bus bar safety cover (x1 or x2)	Plastic	M4	T20 Torx	1.7 Nm (15 in-lb)
Top cap, front (x2)	Plastic	M4	T25 Security	1.7 Nm (15 in-lb)
CMK tetherball (x5)	Metal	M4	T20 Torx	2.8 Nm (25 in-lb)
Top cap, rear (x2)	Plastic	M5	T25 Security	2.8 Nm (25 in-lb)
Charging cable assembly (x4 or x8)	Metal	M5	T25 Security	4.5 Nm (40 in-lb)
Gland plate (x6)	Metal	M5	T25 Security
Ethernet to USB (x2)	Metal	M5	8 mm socket
Side panels (x2 or x4)	Metal	M5	T25 Security
Bottom crown (x3)	Metal	M5	T25 Security
Ground wire lug nut (up to x4)	Metal	M6	10 mm socket	5.6 Nm (50 in-lb)
Overhead mounting bracket	Metal	M6	T30 Torx
Charging cable HV DC wire lug nuts (x8 or x16)	Metal	M6	10 mm socket
Charging cable ground wire lug nut (x1 or x2)	Metal	M6	10 mm socket
Overhead CMK screws (x4)	Metal	M6	T25 Security	3.4 Nm (30 in-lb)
Overhead CMK nuts (x4)	Metal	M8	13 mm socket	12.2 Nm (108 in-lb)
Sequential charging bus bar (x4)	Metal	M8	13 mm socket	12.2 Nm (108 in-lb)
HV DC wire lug nuts (up to x48)	Metal	M10	17 mm socket	19 Nm (14 ft-lb)
LV wire terminal block set screws (up to x8)			3.5 mm flathead screwdriver	1.5 Nm (13.3 in-lb)
Soft shutdown terminal screws (x2)			2.5 mm flathead screwdriver	0.6 Nm (5.3 in-lb)

Power Link 2000 Packages

The crate is heavy and can cause injury or death if dropped. Do not stand or walk beneath the crate while it is being lifted. Take precautions against the crate tipping or sliding.

Always transport and store components in their original packaging. Use appropriate lifting equipment (forklift or crane, lifting straps, and any corresponding attachments and accessories). Ensure the load rating of all lifting equipment is adequate for the weight of the crated components.

Keep components in original packaging, free of moisture, and protected from damage until you install or service them at the site. Store all shipments of components in a dry covered location and protect from moisture.

To protect the charging cables from damage, keep them wrapped throughout the installation process.

Leave components in the shipping crate until needed. When removing, protect them from damage (such as scratches) by placing them flat on a blanket or tarp, face up. Do not stand up cover panels, as they may be knocked or blown over. Cover charging connectors to prevent damage or ingress.

Keep components out of direct sunlight in a cool area until you install them.

Package Configurations, Dimensions, and Weights

Power Link 2000 ships with the charging station enclosure, mount kit, charging cable, and cable management kit (CMK Cable Management Kit) each placed in separate packages.

Packages for Power Link 2000
Package	Variant	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Max. Weight
Power Link 2000 (enclosure only)	-	1.52 x 1.02 x 0.64 m (60 x 40 x 25 in)	159 kg (350 lbs)
Wall mount kit	-	0.49 x 0.29 x .01 m (19.13 x 11.38 x 4.75 in)	9 kg (20 lbs)
Charging cable	Standard length (5.8 m or 19 ft)	0.72 x 0.58 x 0.22 m (28.45 x 22.74 x 8.75 in)	23 kg (50 lbs)
Charging cable	Medium length(7.6 m or 25 ft)	0.72 x 0.58 x 0.22 m (28.45 x 22.74 x 8.75 in)	32 kg (70 lbs)
CMK	Standard	1.12 x 0.65 x 0.24 m (44.13 x 25.75 x 9.5 in)	28 kg (60 lbs)
	Tall	1.87 x 0.35 x 0.40 m (73.50 x 14.75 x 16.13 in)	41 kg (90 lbs)
	Overhead CMK Cable Management Kit	0.45 x 0.40 x 0.18 m (17.50 x 15.88 x 7 in)	12 kg (25 lbs)

Additional Kits

Power Link 2000 Additional Kit Packages
Package	Variant	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Max. Weight
Ethernet to USB Universal Serial Bus Kit	-	0.3 x 0.39 x 0.22 m (11.81 x 15.35 x 8.66 in)	1.36 kg (3 lb)
Card Reader Kit	-	0.89 x 0.63 x 0.29 m (35.13 x 24.75 x 11.38 in)	0.5 kg (1 lb)
Sequential Charging Kit	-	0.27 x 0.18 x 0.05 m (10.6 x 7.0 x 1.8 in)	2.3 kg (5 lb)

Power Link 2000 Package Contents

Check the Power Link 2000 package for the following components:

For any missing component, contact chargepoint.com/support.

Power Link 2000 assembly
Bottom crown
Top cap
Front cover

Wall Mount Kit Package

Labeled diagram of product, tools or parts.

Wall mount bracket
Hardware bag with T30 M6 screws (x8) for attaching bracket to Power Link 2000

Disconnect Power

To disconnect power, complete the following steps:

Risk of shock

Before any procedure, disconnect the power.
Follow local code and site lockout/tagout procedure to de-energize the station.
Wait for energy to dissipate (approximately five minutes).
Keep power off until all covers and panels are reinstalled and the work is complete.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury, loss of life, or property damage.

Disconnect power at the site electrical panel.

Follow standard practice and local code to de-energize the applicable circuit and lock out/tag out the disconnect before proceeding.
Use a multimeter to test that the unit is de-energized.

Do not reconnect the power after completing the installation (after installing the covers). An authorized commissioning partner will commission, power on, pinpoint, and configure Power Link 2000 after installation.