Civil and Mechanical Design

This section provides civil and mechanical site design information for Power Block and Power Link 2000.

Weights

Weights
Component Weight

Power Module

45 kg

(98.5 lbs)

Power Block - fully loaded with five Power Modules

 

680 kg

(1500 lbs)

Power Link 2000 - wall or overhead-mount

(excludes charging cables and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit)

120 kg
(265 lbs)

Power Link 2000 - pedestal-mount with LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable

(excludes charging cables and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit)

200 kg
(441 lbs)

Power Link 2000 - pedestal-mount with non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable

(excludes charging cables and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit)

180 kg

(400 lbs)

Power Link 2000 - wall or overhead-mount (non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable)

(excludes charging cables and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit)

120 kg
(265 lbs)

Charging cable

16 - 37 kg
(35 - 82 lbs)

Standard CMKClosed Cable Management Kit - dual

20 kg

(44 lbs)

Tall CMKClosed Cable Management Kit - dual

38.5 kg

(85 lbs)

Overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit

10 kg

(22 lbs)

Packaging excluded from weights listed above

45 - 90 kg
(100-200 lbs)

Dimensions

This section provides the dimensions of the Power Block and Power Link 2000.

Power Block

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Power Block Dimensions

 

Power Link 2000

This section provides the dimensions of the Power Link 2000 in various configurations.

Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 With LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Standard CMK

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Pedestal-Mount Power Link With LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Standard CMK

Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 With Non-LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Standard CMK

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Pedestal-Mount Power Link With Non LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Standard CMK

Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 With Non-LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Tall CMK

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Pedestal-Mount Power Link With Non LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Tall CMK

Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 With Non-LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Overhead CMK

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Pedestal-Mount Power Link With Non LCC, Single or Dual Cable, and Overhead CMK

The customer must provide the poles at the site for installing pedestal-mount (single or dual cable) Power Link 2000 enclosures with overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit and tether ball extension. These are not provided by ChargePoint.

Wall-Mount Power Link 2000 With Single or Dual Cable and Standard CMK

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Wall-Mount Power Link With Single or Dual Cable, and Standard CMK

Wall-Mount Power Link 2000 With Single or Dual Cable and Tall CMK

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Wall-Mount Power Link With Single or Dual Cable, and Tall CMK

Overhead-Mount Power Link 2000 With Single or Dual Cable and Overhead CMK

The CMKClosed Cable Management Kit might not fully retract certain charging cables due to their heavier weight. Adding a tether point and a tether hook kit reduces cable weight on the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit, allowing the cable to retract fully.

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Overhead-Mount Power Link With Single or Dual Cable, and Overhead CMK

Overhead-Mount Power Link 2000 With Tether Hook

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Use tether hooks as additional support for overhead CMKs or to enable the use of third party hoist or cable management solutions.

The tether hook (a) can be attached to either a fixed point or to an alternate cable management mechanism (b) such as a winch.

In the following image, the charge cable is held with a fixed tether hook (a)  and a tool balancer (b). Adjust the tether hook or tool balancer location as necessary for site requirements.

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Overhead-Mount PL2000 With Tether Hook

Tether hook dimensions are given in the following image.

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Tether hook dimensions

Pedestal-Mount Specifications

The Power Block and pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 must be installed on either a newly poured concrete pad embedded with the Concrete Mounting Template (CMT) or on an existing concrete surface using the Surface Conduit Entry (SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry) kit.

Another option available through a third party is precast concrete blocks. For more details, contact ChargePoint.

Stub-up entry of wires laid underground is the most common installation method. Surface entry of wires laid above ground is allowed only at sites where the wires cannot be laid underground such as in a parking garage. Contact ChargePoint for the Surface Conduit Entry (SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry) kit, which includes the hardware needed to install on an existing concrete surface.
If not installed correctly, the ChargePoint charging station may pose a crushing hazard, leading to death, personal injury, or property damage. Always use the Concrete Mounting Template specified in this document section, or a ChargePoint-approved surface mounting solution, to install the ChargePoint charging station. Always install in accordance with applicable codes and standards using licensed professionals. Non-approved installation methods are performed at the risk of the contractor and void the Limited One-Year Parts Exchange Warranty.

Concrete Pad Specifications

The concrete surface must be smooth and cannot exceed a slope of 20 mm per meter (1/4 inch per foot). If an existing concrete surface does not meet the slope requirement, a localized concrete pad must be poured and leveled to meet the slope requirement.

The concrete pad for the Power Block and Power Link 2000 must either be designed to be site-specific or must meet the specifications provided below. In some extreme conditions, a larger pad may be required. For sites with less stringent seismic, soil, or wind conditions, a smaller pad might be possible.

Conservative stability specifications for the Power Block and Power Link 2000 are listed below for the following design scenarios:

  1. 170 mph wind, high seismic, Class 3 Soil

  2. 170 mph wind, high seismic, Class 4 Soil

  3. 170 mph wind, high seismic, Class 5 Soil

  4. 140 mph wind, lower seismic, Class 3 Soil

  5. 140 mph wind, lower seismic, Class 4 Soil

  6. 140 mph wind, lower seismic, Class 5 Soil

All scenarios assume:

  • Minimum concrete rating of 2500 PSI.

  • All-threaded M16 anchor bolts are embedded 229 mm (9 in) into the concrete pad and are made of ASTM F1554 Grade 55 carbon steel and hot dip galvanized (HDGClosed Hot Dipped Galvanized).

  • The anchor bolts placement is centered within the designed stability area.

Power Block

Power Block Concrete Pad Specifications

Design Scenarios

Pad

Width

Pad
Thickness

#N1 @ S1” O.C.
Top Rebar

#N2 @ S2” O.C.
Bottom Rebar

1

1753 mm
(69 in)

1753 mm
(69 in)

457 mm
(18 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

2

1753 mm
(69 in)

1753 mm
(69 in)

686 mm
(27 in)

#4 @ 152 mm (6 in) O.C.

#4 @ 152 mm (6 in) O.C.

3

1524 mm
(60 in)

1524 mm
(60 in)

457 mm
(18 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

4

1524 mm
(60 in)

1524 mm
(60 in)

457 mm
(18 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

5

1524 mm
(60 in)

1524 mm
(60 in)

457 mm
(18 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

6

1524 mm
(60 in)

1524 mm
(60 in)

457 mm
(18 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

Power Link 2000

Power Link 2000 Concrete Pad Specifications

Design Scenarios

Pad

Width

Pad
Thickness

#N1 @ S1” O.C. Top Rebar

#N2 @ S2” O.C. Bottom Rebar

1

1499 mm (59 in)

1499 mm (59 in)

432 mm (17 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

2

1499 mm (59 in)

1499 mm (59 in)

610 mm (24 in)

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#5 @305 mm (12 in) O.C.

3

1499 mm (59 in)

1499 mm (59 in)

610 mm (24 in)

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

4

1219 mm (48 in)

1219 mm (48 in)

330 mm (13 in)

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#4 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

5

1219 mm (48 in)

1219 mm (48 in)

483 mm (19 in)

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

6

1219 mm (48 in)

1219 mm (48 in)

483 mm (19 in)

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

#5 @ 305 mm (12 in) O.C.

In the case of using an existing pad, the pad must either meet one of the above specifications or it must be inspected and approved by a structural engineer for the specifications given below:

Express Plus Existing Pad Specifications

Specification

Power Block

Power Link 2000

Weight

680 kg (1500 lb)

See Weights

Height x width

2191 mm (86.3 in) x 1000 mm (39.4 in)

See Dimensions

Frontal area

Height * width

Height * width

CG height

1000 mm (39.4 in)

1524 mm (60 in)

Anchor bolts size and quantity

M16 (x4)

Anchor bolts embedment

229 mm (9 in)

Anchor bolts placement

See Anchor Bolts Placement

Anchor Bolts Placement

The Power Block and Power Link 2000 enclosures mount over four anchor bolts embedded in the concrete pad. The anchor bolt patterns are shown below.

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Power Block

Power Link 2000

Power Block Anchor Bolts Placement

Power Link 2000 Anchor Bolts Placement

Wires Entry - Stub-up

The most common mounting method for the Power Block and Power Link 2000 is new pad installation using a Concrete Mount Template (CMT) with stub-up wire entry.

  • The Power Block and Power Link 2000 pedestals must each mount onto four M16 anchor bolts exposed 76 mm (3 in) above the concrete pad.

    The Concrete Mounting Template (CMT) of Power Block and Power Link 2000 is embedded into a newly poured concrete pad to align anchor bolts and underground run stub-up wiring conduits or armored cables.

    The CMT of Power Block and Power Link 2000 are shipped separately and they must be assembled onsite before pouring the concrete pad (refer to the Concrete Mounting Template Guide for more information).

  • In regions that use conduits, the conduits must not have bell ends. Conduits with bell ends may interfere with tolerances inside the Power Block and Power Link 2000.

  • Conduits must have stub-ups to the following height from the concrete pad surface:

    • Power Block: 559–914 mm (22–36 in)

    • Power Link 2000: 102–160 mm (4–6.25 in)

Power Block Concrete Mounting Template (CMT)

The Power Block CMT positions the anchor bolts and wire conduits as shown below.

Power Block Concrete Mount Template

  1. M16 anchor bolt (x2) locations for mounting SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry gland plate (applicable only for surface entry of wires).

  2. M16 anchor bolt (x4) locations 76 mm (3 in) above concrete for mounting Power Block.

  3. HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current output B wires exit.

  4. HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current output A wires exit.

    The DC output of Power Block is the DC input for Power Link 2000.

  5. AC input wires entry.

  6. LV DCClosed Low Voltage Direct Current output, shunt trip wires, and Ethernet cable exit.

    • One for shunt trip (if used).

    • Three for LVClosed Low Voltage wires and Ethernet cable.

In regions that use conduits, the conduits must be laid per the conduit layout defined by the Concrete Mounting Template (CMT) and the outer diameter of conduits must not exceed the trade sizes listed below. In regions that do not use conduits and/or use armored cables, the cables may be laid per the conduit layout defined by the CMT.

The Concrete Mounting Template CMT must be embedded with its top panel positioned 51 mm (2 in) below the concrete surface.

The following table provides the maximum size and quantity of conduits that can be installed on Power Block:

Power Block Stub-up Conduit Specifications

Conduits For

Conduit Quantity x Trade Size

North America

Europe

HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current output wires

2 x 4 inch max.

or

4 x 3 inch max.

2 x 110 mm max.

or

4 x 78 mm max.

AC input wires

1 x 4 inch max.

1 x 110 mm max.

LVClosed Low Voltage DC, shunt trip, and Ethernet output wires

4 x 1 inch max.

4 x 25 mm max.

  • The actual conduit size and quantity must be chosen based on site-specific wiring requirements. The maximum conduit sizes listed are based on maximum quantity the Power Link 2000 can accommodate.

  • For wire specifications, see Wiring Requirements.

Power Link 2000 Concrete Mounting Template (CMT)

The Power Link 2000 CMT positions the anchor bolts and wire conduits as shown below.

Power Link 2000 CMT positions for anchor bolts and wire conduits

  1. M16 anchor bolt (x4) locations for mounting Power Link 2000 (see Anchor Bolts Placement)

  2. Breakaway tabs

  3. Conduits stub-up or armored cable entry through CMT

In regions that use conduits, the conduits must be laid per the conduit layout specified by the Concrete Mounting Template (CMT) and the outer diameter of conduits must not exceed the trade sizes listed below. If the conduits are not used, the cables may be laid per the conduit layout specified by the CMT.



The CMT must be embedded with its top panel positioned 51 mm (2 in) below the concrete surface.

The following table provides the maximum size and quantity of conduits that can be installed on Power Link 2000 by removing the breakaway tabs:

Power Link 2000 Stub-Up Conduit Specifications
Conduits For Conduit Quantity x Trade Size

North America

Europe

HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current wires

 

 

2 x 4 inch max.

or

4 x 3 inch max.

or

6 x 2 inch max.

2 x 103 mm max.

or

4 x 78 mm max.

or

6 x 53 mm max

LV DCClosed Low Voltage Direct Current wires and Ethernet cable

2 x 1 inch

NOTE: 1 inch size conduit is required. The quantity of conduit will depend on the configuration.

2 x 27 mm

NOTE: 27 mm size conduit is required. The quantity of conduit will depend on the configuration.

Optional features

(Ethernet to USBClosed Universal Serial Bus or soft shutdown switch)

2 x 3/4 inch max.

2 x 21 mm max.

  • The actual conduit size and quantity must be chosen based on site-specific wiring requirements. The maximum conduit sizes listed are based on maximum quantity the Power Link 2000 can accommodate.

  • For wire specifications, see Wiring Requirements.

Surface Mount

The Power Block and Power Link 2000 may be installed on an existing concrete surface in accordance with the following guidelines:

  • The concrete surface must be inspected and approved by a structural engineer as described in Concrete Pad Specifications.

  • The anchor bolts must be installed in the concrete surface as follows:

    • Anchor holes are drilled into the concrete using the anchor bolt pattern given in Anchor Bolts Placement. The holes are drilled to a depth so that 76 mm (3 in) of each anchor bolt is exposed above the concrete pad.

    • Anchor bolts are epoxied into the holes. Use an epoxy with a minimum bonding strength of 11.7 MPa, compressive strength of 82.7 MPa minimum, and tensile strength of 49.3 MPa minimum. For example, Hilti HIT-RE 500 V3 (normal cure) or Hilti HIT-HY 200-A (fast cure).

      Different epoxy types have different cure times at various temperatures. Check local temperatures for the site in advance to help choose an appropriate epoxy.

  • Use the provided hot-dip galvanized M16 anchor bolts.

  • Wires must enter the enclosures using Surface Wire Entry.

Wires Entry - Surface

Power Block and Power Link 2000 support wiring that is run above ground in protected wireways for locations where no underground wiring access exists (parking garages, etc.) or where underground junction boxes are not permitted.

If wires or cables are run above ground:

  • They must be housed in wireways that conform to local code.

  • Ensure the plans for the concrete pad and access area allow full service access to all components. Surface wires entry might require larger clearance areas than embedded installations. A minimum of 610 mm (2 ft) clearance at rear side is required.

  • Use flexible wires and conduits, or armored cables.

  • Use LB conduit bodies to route wires into Power Link 2000 from rear left or rear right, and they must fit within the rear clearance of 610 mm or 2 ft.

  • Use suitable conduit fittings to secure and seal the conduits and/or conduit bodies.

  • Prepare the concrete surface where the components will be anchored so that the concrete surface is solid, smooth, and level with no old hardware or stub-ups extending above ground.

Surface wires must enter the Power Block and the pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 using a SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry kit. These kits offer the following benefits:

  • Support of the weight of conduits or armored cables without compromising cover panel integrity

  • Ensure all terminations meet ingress requirements where they meet the component

  • Ensure no obstructions to ventilation, which is required during operation

The SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry kit is used for surface wire entry for only thePower Block and pedestal-mount Power Link 2000. It can not be used with a wall or overhead-mount Power Link 2000.

Power Block Surface Conduit Entry (SCE)

Surface-run wires must enter Power Block from the rear side through conduits or armored cables. The Power Block kit provides a sturdy pedestal cover panel onto which surface conduits may be fastened at the rear side of the Power Block.

Power Block Surface Conduit Entry

 

The following table provides the maximum size and quantity of conduits that can be installed on Power Block using the Power Block SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry kit:

Power Block SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry Conduit Specifications
Conduits For Conduit Quantity x Trade Size

North America

Europe

AC input wires

1 x 4 inch max.

1 x 110 mm max.

HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current output wires

2 x 4 inch max.

2 x 110 mm max.

LVClosed Low Voltage DC, shunt trip, and Ethernet output wires

4 x 1 inch max.

4 x 25 mm max.

  • The actual conduit size and quantity must be chosen based on site-specific wiring requirements.

  • For wire specifications, see Wiring Requirements.

For more information, refer to the Power Block and Power Link 2000 Surface Conduit Entry Kit Guide.

Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 Surface Conduit Entry (SCE)

The surface-run wires must enter the pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 from the rear side through conduits or armored cables. The Power Link 2000 kit provides a sturdy pedestal cover panel onto which surface conduits may be fastened at the rear side of the Power Link 2000.

Power Link 2000 Surface Conduit Entry

The following table provides the maximum size and quantity of conduits that can be installed on using the SCEClosed Surface Conduit Entry kit:

Conduit Specifications
Conduits For Conduit Quantity x Trade Size
 

North America

Europe

HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current wires

 

2 x 3 inch max.

2 x 78 mm max.

LVClosed Low Voltage DC input wires and Ethernet cable

2 x 1 inch (*)

2 x 27 mm (**)

Optional features

(Ethernet to USBClosed Universal Serial Bus or soft shutdown switch)

2 x 3/4 inch max.

2 x 21 mm max.



(*) In North America, 1 inch size conduit is required for LV DCClosed Low Voltage Direct Current input wires and Ethernet cables. The quantity of conduit will depend on the configuration.



(**) In Europe, 27 mm size conduit is required for LV DCClosed Low Voltage Direct Current input wires and Ethernet cables. The quantity of conduit will depend on the configuration.

  • The actual conduit size and quantity must be chosen based on site-specific wiring requirements.

  • For wire specifications, see Wiring Requirements.

For more information, refer to the Power Block and Power Link 2000 Surface Conduit Entry Kit Guide.

Cable Management Kit (CMK) Mount Specifications

Standard and Tall CMK

For pedestal-mount and wall-mount Power Link 2000, the standard and tall CMKs mount to the back of Power Link 2000 (see Dimensions for overall mounting dimensions of Power Link 2000 with standard or tall CMKClosed Cable Management Kit).

Overhead CMK

If you want to use an overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit with a pedestal-mount Power Link 2000, you must install a pole to mount the overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit next to the Power Link 2000 charging cables.

To mount the overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit for a pedestal-mount Power Link 2000:

  • You must design and/or purchase the pole. ChargePoint does not sell and/or supply the pole.

  • The pole must have a structural capacity of 1780 N (400 lbf), and it must be designed or verified by a structural engineer per local codes. In the event of a vehicle driveaway incident, this structural strength is required to withstand the pull-out force of the vehicle.

  • Unless the pole needs to be at a certain location for a specific vehicle inlet, the overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit when mounted onto the pole must have an optimum height of 3 m (10 ft) for maximum cable reach, come at the center of the parking space, and be as far forward as possible aligned with the front of the bollards (see Bollards for the bollards placement and Dimensions for the overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit's depth).

    Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (m) followed by imperial equivalents (ft).

    Overhead CMK when mounted onto the pole must have an optimum height of 3 m (10 ft) 

  • The overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit must be mounted using its bracket (supplied by ChargePoint) that attaches to its back. The bracket has four holes sized for M8 bolts to mount the overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit onto the pole.

    The installer must provide the M8 bolts. These are not provided by ChargePoint.

    Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

    Overhead CMK must be mounted using its bracket (supplied by ChargePoint)

Wall or Overhead-Mount Specifications

The Power Link 2000 mounts onto a wall or an overhead structure (such as a gantry) using a bracket that attaches to its back. The bracket has six mounting holes sized for M8 bolts.

Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

The Power Link mounts onto a wall or an overhead structure using a bracket that attaches to its back.

The bracket has six mounting holes sized for M8 bolts.

For wall or overhead mounted stations:

  • The Power Link 2000 must be mounted upright. Do not mount it in any other orientation.

  • The wall must be smooth and plumb.

  • The wall or overhead structure must have a structural capacity of 1780 N (400 lbf) in addition to the Power Link 2000 weight. The structure must also be designed or verified by a structural engineer per local codes. In the event of a vehicle drive away incident, this structural strength is required to withstand the pull-out force of the vehicle.

Wires and cables enter wall and overhead-mount Power Link 2000 through its bottom gland plate by conduit or as armored cable. The HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current wire conduits should attach to the gland plate at locations that align the HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current wires to their intended power path landings. See Wire Entry and Landing - Wall and Overhead-Mount Power Link 2000

Wires and cables enter wall and overhead-mount Power Link through its bottom

The following table provides the maximum size and quantity of conduits that can be installed on wall or overhead-mount Power Link 2000:

  • Actual wire quantity and size must be chosen based on site-specific wiring requirements

  • For wire specifications, see Wiring Requirements.

Wall or Overhead-mount Conduit Specifications

Conduits For

Conduit Quantity x Trade Size

North America

Europe

HV DCClosed High Voltage Direct Current wires

 

2 x 4 inch max.

or

4 x 3 inch max.

2 x 103 mm max.

or

4 x 78 mm max.

LV DCClosed Low Voltage Direct Current wires and Ethernet cable

2 x 1 inch

NOTE: 1 inch size conduit is required. The quantity of conduit will depend on the configuration.

2 x 27 mm

NOTE: 27 mm size conduit is required. The quantity of conduit will depend on the configuration.

Optional features

(Ethernet-to-USBClosed Universal Serial Bus or soft shutdown switch)

2 x 3/4 inch max.

2 x 21 mm max.

For surface run wiring to the wall or overhead-mount Power Link 2000:

  • All wires must be housed in wireways that conform to local code.

  • Use flexible wires.

  • Use suitable conduit fittings to secure and seal the conduits to the enclosure.

Wall and overhead-mount height specifications are given below:

  • Wall mount: The height of the mounting bracket is 1733 mm (68.2 in) above a finished floor. If site conditions require, the bracket can be lowered.

    Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

    Wall mount: The maximum height of the mounting bracket is 1733 mm (68.2 in) above a finished floor.

  • Overhead mount:

    The height for overhead mount must be calculated based on site specific requirements. For assistance, contact ChargePoint.

    • For maximum cable reach :

      • Mount the Power Link 2000 at a height of 6096 mm (240 in) above the finished floor.

      • The mounting height can be adjusted based on site needs.

      • Mount the overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit bracket in-line and 203 mm (8 in) away from the Power Link 2000 bracket.

      • Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

        Mount the overhead CMK bracket in-line and 203 mm (8 in) away from the Power Link bracket.

    • The overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit bracket must be mounted a minimum of 203 mm (8 in) away from the outer sides of the Power Link 2000 mounting bracket.

    • The overhead CMKClosed Cable Management Kit cable measures 3 m (118 in) when fully extended.

      Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (m) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

      The overhead CMK cable measures 3 m (118 in) when fully extended.

Drainage

Ensure any site slopes, walls, or fencing do not trap water around the installation site.

Flood Plane

Power Block is designed with a 457 mm (18 in) flood plane. If site conditions show a higher than 457 mm (18 in) flood plane for a 100-year flood event, consider installing the Power Block on a raised concrete pad.

Exposing the Power Block to over 457 mm (18 in) of standing water could create an electrocution, shock, or fire hazard.

If the Power Block has been exposed to standing water exceeding this threshold, cut power to the Power Block and contact ChargePoint before powering on the Power Block.

Clearances

Clearance requirements for Power Block and Power Link 2000 are given below.

Power Block

Two Power Blocks laid side-to-side Two Power Blocks laid back-to-back

Labeled diagram of product, tools or parts.

Labeled diagram of product, tools or parts.

The following table provides the clearances required for service and ventilation around the Power Block (PB):

Power Block Clearances

Side

Power Blocks Layout

Clearance

(a) Front

Minimum 1000 mm (39.4 in)

(b) Sides

 

 

 

 

PBs laid

side-to-side

Minimum

 

 

 

(d) PB to PB

51 mm (2 in)

(f) Center of anchor bolt to center of anchor bolt

245 mm (9.6 in)

 

Recommended

 

(d) PB to PB

152 - 203 mm (6 - 8 in)

(e) CMT to CMT

116 - 167 mm (3.4 - 5.4 in)

(f) Center of anchor bolt to center of anchor bolt

376 - 427 mm (14.8 - 16.8 in)

(c) Rear

PBs laid

back-to-back

 

(d) PB to PB

457 - 609 mm (18 - 24 in)

(e) CMT to CMT

609 - 761 mm (24 - 30 in)

(f) Center of anchor bolt to center of anchor bolt

376 - 427 mm (14.8 - 16.8 in)

If placing two Power Blocks back-to-back using surface conduit entry, there must be at least 609 mm (24 in) of shared rear clearance.

Additionally, follow the clearance guidelines below:

  • Front and rear clearances must be at grade level +/- 13 mm (0.5 in).

  • The interior of the Power Block is accessed from both the front and rear cover panels, which lift off. No separate door swing clearance is required.

  • Fencing, bollards, or wheel stops must not encroach upon the clearances listed above, if present. These barriers are not explicitly required by ChargePoint.

  • Power Blocks can be laid side-to-side with minimal spacing for service and ventilation. If laid side-to-side, wiring can enter using either stub-up entry (recommended) or using surface entry at the rear side. When laid side-to-side, wiring for the row cannot pass through one Power Block into another.

  • Side clearances can be shared between Power Blocks as long as:

    • At least 51 mm (2 in) of clearance is maintained between each Power Block.

    • Required service clearance is maintained at the front and rear sides.

    • At least 457 mm (18 in) of clearance is available at each end of a row of Power Blocks.

  • For any questions about allowable layouts, contact ChargePoint.

CAUTION: Each Power Module weighs 45 kg (98.5 lbs). At least two people are required to replace a Power Module. The front clearance must be spacious enough to accommodate at least two people.

IMPORTANT: Check local and regional codes for any additional clearance requirements regarding safety, high voltage equipment, and accessibility requirements.

Power Link 2000

The Power Link 2000 requires minimum site and service clearances listed below.

LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable Non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable

Power Link 2000 with LCC clearances required.

Power Link 2000 with non-LCC clearances required.

Power Link Clearances

Power Link 2000

Clearance

  1. Front

Minimum open space

610 mm (2 ft)

  1. Side

305 mm (12 in) at grade, minimum

 

NOTE: 610 mm (24 in) recommended for user service and this 610 mm (24 in) can be shared between Power Link 2000s

  1. Top

Pedestal or wall-mount

26 mm (1 in) from top of CMKClosed Cable Management Kit or 305 mm (12 in) from top of Power Link 2000, whichever is higher.

Overhead-mount

305 mm (12 in) from top of Power Link 2000

  1. Rear

Pedestal-mount

203 mm (8 in) for non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable or 305 mm (12 in) for LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable.

This provides service clearance for CMKClosed Cable Management Kit and LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable.

 

NOTE: At least 610 mm (2 ft) of clearance is required for surface conduit entry. In the case of back-to-back Power Link 2000s, each with surface conduit entry, the clearance can be shared.

  1. Door swing plus station width

730 mm (2 ft 4-3/4 in)

Wheel Stops and Bollards

Bollards and wheel stops are not explicitly required by ChargePoint. However, ChargePoint recommends these best practices and considerations when designing the site:

  • Permanent bollards or wheel stops must not encroach upon the clearances listed in the clearance diagrams in this section. Removable bollards are allowed if service personnel have the ability to move them as needed.

  • Where permitted by code, wheel stops are preferred over bollards for head-in or back-in spaces.

Wheel Stops

  • When using wheel stops, consider the average vehicle overhang distance for the largest type of vehicle (passenger, bus, etc.), as well as leaving space for the driver to walk up and access the station.

  • Position wheel stops to actively block at least one wheel, without presenting a trip hazard to pedestrians walking between vehicles.

Wheel Stop placement

 

(a) Wheel stop, positioned to actively block at least one whee

(b) lCable reach radius: 3.76 m (148 in)

(c) Recommended distance for walk-up access: 609 mm (24 in)

(d) Recommended distance between wheel stop and station: 1371 mm (54 in) for passenger vehicles

Bollards

  • When bollards are required by code, needed for snowy areas, or needed for curbside spaces, ensure bollard placement does not interfere with removing and replacing charge cables in the station’s holsters.

  • Try to minimize bollard interference with the movement of charge cables between the station and the vehicle. Bollard height is recommended to be no higher than 914 mm (36 in) where needed.

  • Follow the measurements listed for bollards placement:

    1. Anchor bolt to bollard inside edge: 254 mm (10 in)

    2. Anchor bolt to bollard front edge: 424 mm (16.7 in)

    3. Power Link 2000 side to bollard inside edge: 122 mm (4.8

    4. Power Link 2000 front to bollard front edge: 305 mm (12 in)

    Bollard placement

Ventilation

Ventilation requirements for Power Block and Power Link 2000 are given below.

Power Block

Intake vents are positioned at the front of the Power Block (blue arrows) and exhaust vents are at the rear (orange arrows). When positioning multiple Power Blocks, orient intake and exhaust to avoid recirculation.

Power Block requires 10 kW (34,000 BTU/hr) of heat rejection.

Power Link 2000

Ensure that any installation, especially an indoor installation, has adequate airflow to dissipate heat at maximum operation. The station location must allow fresh ambient airflow and must be free of any objects that might restrict airflow to the station. A station experiencing temperatures in excess of the maximum allowed operating temperature may deliver reduced maximum performance.

Power Link 2000s without liquid cooled cables require 500 W (1,700 BTU/hr) of heat rejection. Power Link 2000s with liquid cooled cables require 5.3 kW (18,000 BTU/hr).

Power Link ventilation

Accessibility

Comply with regional accessibility laws, regulations, and ordinances. The Power Link 2000 charging station must not block ramps or pathways and the height of the interactive display cannot exceed the maximum height as dictated by local laws.

Do not install Power Link 2000 on a raised concrete pad for parking spaces reserved for people with limited mobility. Power Link 2000 meets ADA height requirements when measured from a finished floor or ground plane (i.e., Power Link 2000's all operable parts, such as cable connectors and display, are no higher than 1220 mm or 48 in and no lower than 381 mm or 15 in from a finished floor or ground plane).

Accessibility requirements

Signage

Refer to local and regional code to design the following elements for the site: