Prepare for Installation

This section 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

Power Link 2000 Site Readiness Checklist
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The electrical equipment is installed and labeled in accordance with the applicable national electrical code — such as NFPA70, the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA No 22.1), IEC 60364, or BS7671, depending on the installation region — and all applicable requirements of the serving electric utility company and the authority having jurisdiction.

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The upstream power cabinets are installed at locations proposed in the site drawings.

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

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

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

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The slope at the installation site does not exceed 20 mm per meter (0.25 in per ft). If necessary, use a grinder or a hammer and chisel to remove any concrete that is not level with the rest of the concrete pad or surface.

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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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The anchor bolts, conduits, and concrete pad meet the requirements listed below:

  • The anchor bolts are installed, are 76 mm (3 in) high from the concrete pad, and are plumb.

  • The conduits or armored cables are laid per the conduit layout given in the Express Distro Power Link 2000 Site Design Guide.

  • In regions that use conduits, the conduits do not have bell ends, are plumb, and are 102–160 mm (4–6.3 in) high from the concrete pad. Conduits with bell ends may interfere with tolerances inside the Power Link 2000.

  • The concrete pad is fully cured and smooth.

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  1. Conduits

  2. Anchor bolts with protective caps

  3. Concrete pad

 

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In regions that use conduits, wires can be pulled before or after mounting the Power Link 2000. If you want to pull wires before mounting or if the site is using armored cables directly buried and exposed from underground, make sure that the wires reach the bus bars at the following height.

HV DC bus bar height within Power Link 2000 pedetal

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Check Electrical Readiness

For electrical input and output specifications, refer to the Express Distro Power Link 2000 Datasheet and Express Distro Power Link 2000 Site Design Guide at ChargePoint Product Reference Documentation .

Understand Wire Landing Locations

Depending on configuration, the pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 has one or two DC 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.

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(a1) DC Power Path A, upper landing

(a2) DC Power Path A, lower landing

(b1) DC Power Path B, upper landing

(b2) DC Power Path B, lower landing

(c) 48 V DC and soft shutdown

(d) Ethernet

(e) Ground

In this guide, “ground” refers to Protective Earth (PE).

Required Tools and Materials

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.

Tools and Materials

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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

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Stepladder

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Industrial vacuum cleaner

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Paper towel roll

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Wire brush (to remove any residue on anchor bolts)

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Duct seal compound

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Hard hat

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Cut-resistant gloves

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Safety glasses

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Cable ties

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Cable puller or fish tape

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Measuring tape or other tool to measure linear dimensions

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Level

Lockout/Tagout equipment

Multimeter (meter and probes rated for 1000 V)

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Ethernet tester such as a Klein Tools VDV526-052 VDV LANClosed Local Area Network Scout Jr. Tester or similar

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Conduit cutter (refer to site plans for conduit sizes)

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Box cutter

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  • Wire cutters

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    Wire strippers

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    Lug crimping tool and die

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    Ethernet (RJ45) connector crimping tool

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    Torque wrench

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    Torque screwdriver

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    Shallow socket set (7 mm, 10 mm, 17 mm) and 24 mm deep socket

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    Hex wrench set

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    Torx screwdriver (T20, T30)

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    T25 Security screwdriver

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    Flathead screwdriver set, including 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm tip for terminal blocks

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    Phillips head screwdriver set

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    Torque paint pen

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    Permanent marker

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    Anti-oxidant joint compound (to make gastight joint between wire and lug) and wire pulling lubricant

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    Dielectric grease

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    Smartphone with:

    • Internet connectivity

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    • ChargePoint installer login credentials

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    • ChargePointInstaller app

    Wires and Terminations

    Gather all wires and wire terminations required for the installation project. Refer to the Express Distro Power Link 2000 Site Design Guide for general system wire specifications and refer to the site plan for wires and terminations required specifically for the installation project.

    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

    CMK tetherball (x5)

    Metal

    M4

    T20 Torx

    2.8 Nm (25 in-lb)

    Standard holster (x4 or x8)

    Plastic

    M5

    T25 Security

    Top cap, rear (x2)

    Plastic

    M5

    T25 Security

    Charging cable assembly (x4 or x8)

    Metal

    M5

    T25 Security

    4.5 Nm (40 in-lb)

    SCE mounting bracket (x4)

    Metal

    M5

    8 mm socket

    Ethernet to USB (x2)

    Metal

    M5

    8 mm socket

    Conduit opening sleeve or gland plate (x2)

    Metal

    M5

    T25 Security

    Omni Port (x2)

    Metal

    M5

    T25 Security

    Rear upper and lower cover, LCC (x6)

    Metal

    M5

    T25 Security

    Side panels (x2 or x4)

    Metal

    M5

    T25 Security

    Ground wire lug nut (up to x4)

    Metal

    M6

    10 mm socket

    5.6 Nm (50 in-lb)

    Charging cable 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

    CMK swingarm assembly (x5)

    Metal

    M6

    T25 Security

    CMK mast (x8)

    Metal

    M6

    T30 Torx

    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

    Tall CMK assembly (x4)

    Metal

    M10

    6 mm hex

    13.5 Nm (120 in-lb)

    DC power path wire lug nuts (up to x48)

    Metal

    M10

    17 mm socket

    19 Nm (14 ft-lb)

    Anchor bolt base nuts (x4)

    Metal

    M16

    24 mm deep socket

    54.2 Nm (40 ft-lb)

    Power Link 2000 mounting nuts (x4)

    Metal

    M16

    24 mm deep socket

    94.9 Nm (70 ft-lb)

    48 V DC 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 with non-LCC

    Power Link 2000 with non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable ship with the charging station enclosure, charging cable, and cable management kit (CMKClosed Cable Management Kit) each placed in separate packages. Also, the cosmetic top cap and covers ship together in a separate package.

    Pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 with Non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable Packages

    Package

    Variant

    Dimensions (L x W x H)

    Max. Weight

    Power Link 2000 non-LCC configuration

    (enclosure only)

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    2.34 x 0.96 x 0.61 m

    (92.25 x 38.13 x 24.13 in)

    173 kg

    (380 lbs)

    Charging cable

    (non-LCCClosed Liquid Cooled 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)

    Medium length(7.6 m or 25 ft)

    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 CMKClosed Cable Management Kit

    0.45 x 0.40 x 0.18 m

    (17.50 x 15.88 x 7 in)

    12 kg

    (25 lbs)

    Cosmetic kit

    (top cap and covers)

    -

    1.11 x 0.53 x 0.64 m

    (44 x 21 x 25 in)

    15 kg

    (33 lbs)

    Power Link 2000 with LCC

    Power Link 2000 with LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable ship with the charging station enclosure, charging cables, and standard CMKClosed Cable Management Kit placed in a single package. The charging cables and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit mast are preinstalled on the charging station enclosure. The cosmetic top cap and covers ship together in a separate package.

    Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 with LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable Packages

    Package

    Variant

    Dimensions (L x W x H)

    Max. Weight

    Power Link 2000 LCC configuration

    (enclosure with dual LCCs and standard CMKClosed Cable Management Kit(*))

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    2.49 x 1.12 x 0.82 m

    (98 x 44 x 32.38 in)

    318 kg

    (700 lbs)

    Cosmetic kit

    (top cap and covers)

    -

    1.11 x 0.53 x 0.64 m

    (44 x 21 x 25 in)

    15 kg

    (33 lbs)
    (*) The LCCClosed Liquid Cooled Cable(s) and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit mast ship preinstalled on the charging station enclosure

    Additional Kits

     Power Link 2000 Additional Kit Packages

    Package

    Variant

    Dimensions (L x W x H)

    Max. Weight

    Ethernet to USBClosed Universal Serial Bus Kit

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    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 Non-LCC Configuration Package

    Check the package for the following components:

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

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    1. Power Link 2000 assembly

    2. Install kit, which contains the following components:

      1. M16 hex nuts and washers for mounting Power Link 2000 (x12)

      2. T25 Security screwdriver

      3. Sealant for sealing the conduit opening (x5)

      4. Safety Hub jumper wire (*)

    (*) The Safety Hub jumper wire may ship inside the Power Link 2000 package or in a separate package that ships with the Power Link 2000 unit.

    Power Link 2000 LCC Configuration Package

    Check the package for the following components:

    For any missing component, contact chargepoint.com/support

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    1. CMKClosed Cable Management Kit swingarm assembly with one or two swingarms

    2. Power Link 2000 assembly with pre-installed charging cables and CMKClosed Cable Management Kit mast

    3. Install kit, which contains the following components:

      1. M16 hex nuts and washers for mounting Power Link 2000 (x12)

      2. T25 Security screwdriver

      3. Sealant for sealing the conduit opening (x5)

      4. Safety Hub jumper wire (*)

      (*) The Safety Hub jumper wire may ship inside the Power Link 2000 package or in a separate package that ships with the Power Link 2000 unit.

    Cosmetic Kit Package

    Check the cosmetic kit package for the following components:

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

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    (a) CMKClosed Cable Management Kit mast covers (front and rear)

    (b) Power Link 2000 front lower cover

    (c) Power Link 2000 top cap

    (d) Power Link 2000 front upper cover

    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.

    1. 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.

      Technical illustration depicts the procedural step.

    2. 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.