Introduction
This section describes the purpose and scope of this guide and provides an overview of the ChargePoint®Express Distro Power Link 2000.
About This Guide
This guide describes the routine operational tasks and preventive maintenance activities required to keep the Power Link 2000 operating safely and reliably. It is intended for site operators, facility personnel, and qualified maintenance technicians responsible for day‑to‑day station operation and scheduled maintenance.
Power Link 2000 Overview
Power Link 2000 is a product within the Express DC fast charging platform. Power Link 2000 is a charging dispenser that delivers DC power to EVs through flexible, lightweight charging cables equipped with industry standard connectors such as CCS1, CCS2, CHAdeMO, MCS, and NACS
North American Charging Standard. The Power Link 2000 can accommodate up to two charging cables to charge two electric vehicles simultaneously or sequentially.
Power Link 2000 requires input power from a power cabinet. For information on power cabinets and other modular EVSEs in the Express product family, refer to the Express platform documents at ChargePoint Product Reference Documentation.
Cabinet Configurations
The Power Link 2000 is a vertical cabinet that is available in the following variants:
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Pedestal-Mount Power Link 2000 – Designed for installation on a concrete ground surface. This variant includes charging cable holsters and an interactive display, and is available with either single or dual charging cables.
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Overhead-Mount Power Link 2000 – Designed for installation on a wall or overhead structure (such as a gantry or ceiling‑mounted support). This variant is also available with either single or dual charging cables.
Pedestal-Mount
Overhead-Mount
Charging Cable Type and Quantity
Depending on the charging speed and connectors required, pedestal-mount Power Link 2000s can be installed with one or two liquid-cooled cables (LCC Liquid Cooled Cable) or non-liquid-cooled cables (non-LCC Liquid Cooled Cable). The pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 with LCC Liquid Cooled Cable comes with a liquid cooling system attached to the back of the enclosure.
| Pedestal-Mount with Single or Dual LCC Liquid Cooled Cable |
Pedestal-Mount with Single or Dual Non-LCC Liquid Cooled Cable |
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Charging Cable Length and Cable Management Kits
Depending on the required cable reach, the pedestal-mount Power Link 2000 can be installed with a standard cable management kit (CMK Cable Management Kit) to manage standard length (up to 5.8 m or 19 ft) charging cables, or with a tall CMK Cable Management Kit or overhead CMK Cable Management Kit to manage medium length (7.6 m or 25 ft) charging cables. The image below shows the CMK Cable Management Kit options installed with a pedestal-mount Power Link 2000.
| Standard CMK Cable Management Kit |
Tall CMK Cable Management Kit |
Overhead CMK Cable Management Kit |
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The CMKs function as follows:
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Standard CMK
Cable Management Kit – Moveable arms on the CMK Cable Management Kit swing suspended charging cables out and forward for charging and retract cables to rest position between charges. The standard CMK Cable Management Kit is available with single or dual swing arms.
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Tall CMK
Cable Management Kit – A tether cord extends out of the CMK Cable Management Kit as the suspended charging cable is pulled out and forward for charging. The tether cord retracts when the cable is returned, keeping the cable off the ground throughout use.
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Overhead CMK
Cable Management Kit – The CMK Cable Management Kit suspends charging cables and uses a retractable tether cord to support the cable as it is pulled toward the vehicle and to lift it back to its rest position when released.
Exterior Parts
The following shows an exterior view of a Power Link 2000 equipped with a standard CMK Cable Management Kit.
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Front View |
Rear View (non-LCC Liquid Cooled Cable)
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Rear View (LCC |
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Part |
Ref | Part |
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| (a) |
Standard CMK |
(m) |
Charging connector, right |
| (b) |
Standard CMK |
(n) |
Holster, right |
| (c) |
Charging cable, left |
(o) |
Lower cover and door (with customizable vinyl) |
| (d) |
Status LED, left |
(p) |
Tetherball, right |
| (e) |
Area downlight (front – illumination side) |
(q) |
Status LED, right |
| (f) |
Display/CCOM |
(r) |
Upper rear cover (non-LCC |
| (g) |
Holster, left |
(s) |
Lower rear cover (non-LCC |
| (h) |
Side panel (side extrusion), left |
(t) | Side panel (side extrusion), right |
| (i) |
Charging connector, left |
(u) |
Tetherball, left |
| (j) |
Standard CMK |
(v) |
Upper rear cover (LCC |
| (k) |
Charging cable, right |
(w) |
Lower rear cover (LCC |
| (l) |
Upper cover and door (with customizable vinyl) |
(*) CCOM Control and Communications Module = Communications and Control Module
Interior Parts
The following shows an interior view of the Power Link 2000, with covers and panels removed.
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| Front View | Rear View |
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Part |
Ref | Part |
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| (a) |
Smart antenna (option) |
(l) |
Display/CCOM |
| (b) |
Charging cable assembly, left |
(m) | Smart Ethernet Switch |
| (c) |
DC Input Power Path Assembly A(*) |
(n) |
Holsters, interior view |
| (d) |
DC Input Power Path Assembly B(*) |
(o) |
Lower enclosure door |
| (e) |
Power Link 2000 controller |
(p) |
Charging cable assembly, right |
| (f) |
Terminal block (48 V DC and soft shutdown switch) |
(q) |
Coolant reservoir (LCC |
| (g) |
Internal fans |
(r) |
External fan |
| (h) |
Cooling controller (LCC |
(s) |
Ion filter (LCC |
| (i) |
Upper enclosure door |
(t) |
Pump (LCC |
| (j) |
Door fan |
(u) |
Pump controller (LCC |
| (k) |
Ethernet switch (SSLAN |
(v) | LCC Liquid Cooled Cable fans (LCC Liquid Cooled Cable units only) |
(*) Each power path assembly consists of a Proton module coupled with input/output bus bars.
Product Guides
A full suite of guides is available for Power Link 2000, as summarized below.
Access ChargePoint documents at ChargePoint Product Reference Documentation.
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Content |
Primary Audiences |
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Datasheet |
Full station specifications |
Site designer, installer, and station owner |
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Site Design Guide |
Civil, mechanical, and electrical guidelines to scope and construct the site |
Site designer or engineer of record |
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Concrete Mounting Template Guide |
Instructions to embed the charging station template in a concrete pad with anchor bolts and conduit placement (these may also be included in the Site Design Guide) |
Site construction contractor |
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Surface Conduit Entry Kit Guide |
Instructions for sites where conduit cannot be run underground |
Installer |
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Construction Signoff Form |
Checklists used by contractors to ensure the site is correctly completed and ready for product installation |
Site construction contractor |
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Installation Guide |
Anchoring, wiring, and powering on |
Installer |
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Operation and Maintenance Guide |
Operation and preventive maintenance information |
Station owner, facility manager, and technician |
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Service Guide |
Component replacement procedures, including optional components |
Service technician |
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Declaration of Conformity |
Statement of conformity with directives |
Purchasers and public |
