Prepare for Installation

Follow the instructions provided in this topic to prepare Pantograph Down 2000 for installation.

Check Site Readiness

To check site readiness, complete this checklist before you install Pantograph Down 2000:

Site Readiness Checklist

Pantograph Down 2000 Site Readiness Checklist

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

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The installation site (such as a ceiling, gantry, or wall) for each Power Link 2000, PD Controller, and Pantograph meets the following requirements:

The site was designed and approved by a structural engineer for the component dimensions and weights given in the Pantograph Down 2000 Site Design Guide.
The mount surface is prepped with anchor locations (such as embedded anchor bolts or anchor bolt holes) per instructions given in the site plans.
The wires and conduits meet the requirements given in the site plans.

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The installation site meets the drainage, ventilation guidelines, and clearances given in the Pantograph Down 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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Electrical Readiness

Refer to the Pantograph Down 2000 Datasheet and Pantograph Down 2000 Site Design Guide, available at ChargePoint Product Reference Documentation for electrical input and output specifications.

Bring these Tools and Resources

Installing Pantograph Down 2000 requires at least two people.

Additionally, the installer must bring the equipment, tools, and materials specified in this section. These are not provided by ChargePoint.

Comply with these guidelines to prevent component damage.

Use appropriately sized tools to torque fasteners.
Use the given torque values to tighten the fasteners.
Ensure that the tools such as torque tool, multimeter, and Ethernet tester are calibrated.

Equipment for Lifting Enclosures and Pantograph

Equipment for Lifting Enclosures and Pantograph
	Forklift with anti-slip forks Rated for ≥ 300 kg (661 lb) Fork max size: Width = 102–127 mm (4–5 in) Thickness ≤ 57 mm (2.25 in) If your site has height constraints or heights that exceed the service range of a forklift, use alternative equipment		Mobile elevating work platform (scissor lift), as needed

Equipment and Tools for Installation

Equipment and Tools for Installation
	Paper towel roll		Magnet tray
	Industrial vacuum cleaner		Wire brush (to remove any residue on anchor bolts)
	Hard hat		Cut-resistant gloves
	Safety glasses		Ladder
	Cable ties		Box cutter
	Cable puller or fish tape		Measuring tape or other tool to measure height, length, and distance
	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 (to cut up to 4 in conduits)		Pliers
	Wire cutters, including Ethernet (Cat6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP Shielded Twisted Pair)) cable		Wire strippers, including Ethernet (Cat6 STP Shielded Twisted Pair) cable
	Lug crimping tool and die		Ethernet (RJ45) connector crimping tool
	Torque wrench		Torque screwdriver
	Hex socket set (including 7 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm, 24 mm deep socket, 9/16 in, 15/16 in)		Hex wrench (10 mm)
	Wrench set (including 3/4 in, 5/16 in, 13/16 in, 20 mm, 33 mm, 46 mm, and adjustable)		Torx screwdriver (T25, T30)
	T25 Security screwdriver		Flathead screwdriver set (including 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm tip for terminal blocks)
	Phillips head screwdriver set (including #2)		Torque paint pen
	Permanent marker		Anti-oxidant joint compound (to make gastight joint between wire and lug) and wire pulling lubricant
	Weatherproof sealant		Dielectric grease
	Hydraulic hole punch		Rubber mallet
	Smartphone with internet connectivity		QR Quick Response code scanner (usually built into the camera app)
	ChargePointInstaller app		ChargePoint installer login credentials

Wires and Terminations Required for Site

The installer must bring all wires and lugs specified in this section. They are not provided by ChargePoint.

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).
For PD Controller 120–277 V AC input wires, use only copper wires rated for 600 V AC 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.

Power Link 2000 Input Wires

The Power Block DC (HV High Voltage and LV Low Voltage) and Ethernet outputs are the inputs for the Power Link 2000. In some Express Plus architectures, the Power Link 2000 may receive DC (HV High Voltage and LV Low Voltage) power from Power Block(s) via a connection to another Power Link 2000. The Power Link 2000 may also be configured with LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current connection with a soft shutdown switch and/or a hardwired Ethernet connection to a network server.

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.

Overhead-mount Power Link 2000 Input Wire Specifications
Input Wire	Quantity	Size	Termination
HV DC High Voltage Direct Current A and B (Max. 500 A per landing)	Max. 12 wires per Power Path (three 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 (0.5 in) studs. Max. 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 landings.
		Lower landings: Max. 120 mm² (4/0 AWG American Wire Gauge)
Ground	Max. 6 wires (one per Power Block)	Refer to local code for size; Max. 50 mm² (1/0 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Lug: Short barrel and tongue with single hole and sized for M6 (0.25 in) stud.
LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current (from Power Block or another Power Link 2000)	Max. 4 wires (two wire pairs; each pair has one wire per pole)	16 mm² (6 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire end
Ethernet	Max. 4 cables	Cat6 STP Shielded Twisted Pair cable, outdoor rated or Paige OSP Shielded Gamechanger(**)	RJ45 connector
Soft shutdown switch(***)	2 wires	2.5 mm² (14 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire end

(*) 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 Ethernet requirements for details. (***) Soft shutdown switch is an optional feature.

Power Link 2000 Output Wires

The Power Link 2000 provides HV DC High Voltage Direct Current output to up to two pantographs and provides LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current and Ethernet outputs to each PD Controller paired with the pantograph(s). In some Express Plus architectures, the Power Link 2000 may provide DC (HV High Voltage and LV Low Voltage) power from Power Block(s) to other Power Link 2000(s).

Overhead-mount Power Link 2000 Output Wire Specifications
Output Wire	Quantity	Size	Termination
HV DC High Voltage Direct Current L and R(*)	Max. 12 wires (six per landing, three per pole)	Max. 120 mm² (4/0 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Lug: Long barrel and tongue with two holes spaced 44.5 mm (1.75 in) apart and sized for M12 (0.5 in) studs. Max. tongue width: 31 mm (1.25 in). Aluminum lug max. tongue thickness: 5 mm (0.2 in).
High power ground (to pantograph PE and pantograph frame)	Max. 4 wires (two per pantograph)	Refer to local code for size; Max. 50 mm² (1/0 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Lug: Short barrel and tongue with single hole sized for M6 (0.25 in) stud.
LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current (to another Power Link 2000)	Max. 4 wires (two wire pairs; each pair has one wire per pole)	16 mm² (6 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire end
LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current (to PD Controller)	Max. 4 wires (one wire pair per PD Controller; each pair has one wire per pole)	1.5 mm² (16 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire end or ferrule
Chassis ground (to PD Controller)	Max. 2 wires (one per PD Controller)	4 mm² (12 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Ring terminal: Sized for M6 (0.25 in) stud.
Ethernet	Max. 2 cables (one per PD Controller)	Cat6 STP Shielded Twisted Pair cable, outdoor rated	RJ45 connector

(*) Each HV DC

High Voltage Direct Current output (L and R) can have a maximum of six HV DC

High Voltage Direct Current wires (three per pole).

PD Controller Wires

Each PD Controller is configured with AC input from the site as well a LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current, chassis ground, and Ethernet connection from a Power Link 2000. Allowed quantity, size, and terminations for these wires are listed below. Check the site plan for site specific wire specifications.

Following are wire specifications for the PD Controller, 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.

PD Controller Wire Specifications
Wire	Quantity	Size	Termination
120-277 V AC input	2 wires (one per pole)	Size based on branch circuit breaker; Max. 16 mm² (6 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire end
AC ground	1 wire	Size based on branch circuit breaker; Max. 16 mm² (6 AWG American Wire Gauge)	Stripped wire end
LV DC Low Voltage Direct Current input	See Power Link 2000 Output Wire Specification		Stripped wire end
Ethernet input			RJ45 connector, unshielded
Chassis ground			Stripped wire end

Schunk SLS 201.102 Pantograph Wires

The Schunk SLS 201.102 pantograph is configured with HV DC High Voltage Direct Current input and high power ground connection from a Power Link 2000. Allowed quantity, size, and terminations for these wires are listed below. Check the site plan for site specific wire specifications.

Following are wire specifications for the pantograph, 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.

Schunk SLS 201.102 unfurnished wire quantity, size, and termination specifications
Wire	Maximum Wire Quantity and Size	Termination
HV DC High Voltage Direct Current	See, Power Link 2000 Output Wire Specifications	Lug: Single hole lug and sized for M10 bolt.
High power ground (PE)		Lug: Single hole lug and sized for M10 bolt.
Pantograph frame ground		Ring terminal: Sized for M8 bolt.

Tightening Torques

Power Link 2000

Power Link 2000 tightening torques
Component	Component Material	Fastener	Tool	Torque
Soft shutdown switch set screws	—	—	2.5 mm flathead screwdriver	(missing or bad snippet)
LV DC terminal set screws (for output to PD Controller)	—	—	3.5 mm flathead screwdriver	(missing or bad snippet)
LV DC terminal set screws (for output to Power Block or other Power Link 2000)	—	—	3.5 mm flathead screwdriver	(missing or bad snippet)
HV DC external bus bar safety cover screws	Plastic	M4	7 mm socket	(missing or bad snippet)
Top cap screws, front	Plastic	M4	T25 Security	(missing or bad snippet)
Top cap screws, rear	Plastic	M5	T25 Security	(missing or bad snippet)
Gland plate screws	Metal	M5	T25 Security	(missing or bad snippet)
Bottom crown screws			T25 Security
Side panel screws			T25 Torx
Ethernet to USB mounting nuts			8 mm socket
Mounting bracket bolts	Metal	M6	T30 Torx	(missing or bad snippet)
High power ground wire lug nuts			10 mm socket
Chassis ground wire nuts			10 mm socket
Sequential charging bus bar mounting nuts	Metal	M8	13 mm socket	(missing or bad snippet)
HV DC wire lug nuts	Metal	M10	17 mm socket	(missing or bad snippet)

PD Controller

PD Controller tightening torques
Component	Component Material	Fastener	Tool	Torque
Wi-Fi coaxial cable connector	—	—	5/16 in wrench	0.45 Nm (4 in-lb)
RFID coaxial cable connector	—	—	5/16 in wrench	0.45 Nm (4 in-lb)
AC PE terminal set screw	—	—	3.5 mm flathead screwdriver	1.7 Nm (15 in-lb)
AC circuit breaker set screws (18-12 AWG wires)	—	—	#2 Phillips screwdriver	2.4 Nm (21.2 in-lb)
AC circuit breaker set screws (10-8 AWG wires)	—	—		2.8 Nm (24.8 in-lb)
AC circuit breaker set screws (6 AWG wires)	—	—		4 Nm (35.4 in-lb)
3/4 in NPT cable gland cap	—	—	33 mm wrench	4.5 Nm (40 in-lb)
1-1/4 in NPT cable gland cap	—	—	46 mm wrench	4.5 Nm (40 in-lb)
3/4 in NPT cable gland nut	—	—	33 mm wrench	7.9 Nm (70 in-lb)
1-1/4 in NPT cable gland nut	—	—	46 mm wrench	10.2 Nm (90 in-lb)

Auxiliary Components

Auxiliay components tightening torques
Component	Component Material	Fastener	Tool	Torque
Wi-Fi antenna coaxial cable connector	—	—	13/16 hex wrench	1.5 Nm (13.3 in-lb)
RFID antenna coaxial cable connector	—	—	13/16 hex wrench	1.5 Nm (13.3 in-lb)
Status LED mounting nuts	Metal	M5	8 mm socket	4.5 Nm (40 in-lb)
Auxiliary component frame, side cover nuts (at cover ends)	Metal	M5	8 mm socket	4.5 Nm (40 in-lb)
Auxiliary component frame, front cover	Metal	M6	10 mm socket	5.6 Nm (50 in-lb)
Wi-Fi and RFID antenna assembly mounting nuts	Metal
Auxiliary component frame, ground wire fasteners	Metal
Auxiliary component frame, rear cover	Metal
Auxiliary component frame, side cover nuts (along cover length)	Metal
Auxiliary component frame, side rail mounting nuts	Metal	M16	24 mm deep socket	94.9 Nm (70 ft-lb)

Schunk SLS 201.102 Pantograph

Schunk SLS 201.102 pantograph tightening torques
Component	Component Material	Fastener	Tool	Torque
Control pilot cable gland	—	—	20 mm wrench	1.5 Nm (13.3 in-lb)
Pantograph frame ground wire fasteners	Metal	M8	13 mm socket	12.2 Nm (108 in-lb)
HV DC wire fasteners	Metal	M10	13 mm and 17 mm socket	19 Nm (14 ft-lb)

Pantograph Down 2000 Packages

Component crates are 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.

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.

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.

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

Package Dimensions and Weights

Package Dimensions and Weights
Package	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Maximum Weight
Power Link 2000	1.52 x 1.14 x 0.51 m (60 x 45 x 20 in)	182 kg (400 lb)
Power Link 2000 Wall Mount Kit	0.49 x 0.29 x .01 m (19.13 x 11.38 x 4.75 in)	9 kg (20 lbs)
PD Controller	0.8 x 0.79 x 0.33 m (31.5 x 31 x 13 in)	37 kg (81 lb)
Schunk SLS 201.102	2.44 x 1.22 x 1.22 m (96 x 48 x 48 in)	340 kg (750 lb)
Schunk SLS 201.102 Auxiliary Components Kit	2.71 x 0.93 x 0.34 m (106.8 x 36.3 x 13.3 in)	75 kg (165 lb)
Ethernet to USB Universal Serial Bus Kit (option)	0.3 x 0.39 x 0.22 m (11.81 x 15.35 x 8.66 in)	1.4 kg (3 lbs)
Sequential Charging Kit (option)	0.27 x 0.18 x 0.05 m (10.6 x 7.0 x 1.8 in)	2.3 kg (5 lbs)

Power Link 2000 Package

Power Link 2000 assembly
Bottom crown
Top cap
Front cover
Ratings adjustment label sticker sheet

Power Link 2000 Wall Mount Kit

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

PD Controller Package

Schunk SLS 201.102 Package

The pantograph ships crated and secured on a pallet.

Schunk SLS 201.102 Auxiliary Components Kit

The Auxiliary Components Kit package ships on a pallet.

Labeled diagram of product, tools or parts.

Mounting frame side cover, right
Mounting frame rail, right
Mounting frame side cover, left
Mounting frame rail, left
RFID Radio Frequency IDentification antenna assembly
Status LED and cable
Mounting frame cover, front
Controller interface cable (5 m, 16.4 ft)
Mounting frame cover, rear
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity and RFID Radio Frequency IDentification antenna coaxial cables (x2) (5m, 16.4 ft each)
Hardware box with:
- Ground wire (0.5 m, 1.6 ft)
- M8 bolt and M8 nut (x1 each)
- M10 bolts and M10 flange nuts (x5 each)
- M16 bolts and M16 nuts (x4 each)
- Wire terminal operating tool
- Cable ties (x9)
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity antenna assembly

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.