Connect Auxiliary Component Cables

Do not install or service the charging station in inclement weather. If you work in snow, rain, or wind, you must use a weather-proof shelter that covers all boxes and components.

Ensure that the installation complies with all applicable codes and ordinances.

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

Warranty Limitation

If the charging station is not installed, commissioned, or serviced by a ChargePoint certified technician using a ChargePoint-approved method, it is excluded from all ChargePoint and other warranties and ChargePoint is not responsible.
You must be a licensed electrician and complete training at https://www.chargepoint.com/partners/training-certification to become ChargePoint certified and to access ChargePoint's web-based installer tools or ChargePoint Installer app.

Use low torque settings when working with power tools during installation or servicing. Over-torquing can damage the equipment.

Parts Needed

To prepare for auxiliary component cable connection, find the following parts from the Auxiliary Components Kit:

Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity antenna cable
RFID Radio Frequency IDentification Antenna cable
Status LED cable
M6 bolt and nut

Prepare Antenna Cables

The LMR-240 antenna cables shipped with Pantograph Down 2000 have a one-time bend radius of 19 mm (0.75 in) and repeated bend radius of 63 mm (2.5 in). Do not exceed the bend radius or the cable may be damaged and the system may not operate. If using an LMR-240 equivalent, do not exceed the bend radius of the cable type used. Ensure the cable does not kink when handling or pulling the cable.

Familiarize yourself with the RFID Radio Frequency IDentification and Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity antenna cables. See Appendix: RFID and Wi-Fi Antenna Cable Reference.
Before uncoiling the antenna cables, label both ends of each cable.

The antenna cables shipped with the system are identical and interchangeable. However if one or both cables are custom ordered for the site, the cables may be different in length and/or type. Be sure the cables are labeled accurately.
If the site plan calls for the antenna cables to run within conduit, and the 3/4 in NPT National Pipe Thread cable gland (provided with the PD Controller) is being used to seal the end of the conduit nearest to the pantograph, thread the cable gland onto the conduit using a 33 mm wrench. Torque to (missing or bad snippet).
Route or pull (through conduit) the cables between the antennas and the PD Controller.

Ensure there is appropriate cable length to terminate the cables inside of the PD Controller. See Connect PD Controller Wires.

The cables can be pulled through the conduit in only one direction, from the antennas to the PD Controller. If the conduit end is sealed with a cable gland, feeding the RP-SMA connectors through the cable gland may require care due to a snug fit. See Appendix: RFID and Wi-Fi Antenna Cable Reference for recommended technique.

Connect RFID Antenna Cable

Route the RFID Radio Frequency IDentification cable end to the RFID Radio Frequency IDentification antenna. Keep the cable clear of high voltage exposed conductors and the pantograph arms through the entire movement range.

You may coil the cable to take up excess slack. However, note the LMR-240 cable shipped with product has a one-time bend radius of 19 mm (0.75 in) and repeated bend radius of 63 mm (2.5 in). Do not exceed the bend radius or the cable may be damaged and the system may not operate. If using an LMR-240 equivalent cable, do not exceed the bend radius limits for the cable type used.
Connect the RFID Radio Frequency IDentification antenna cable. Torque to 1.5 Nm (13.3 in-lb). The connection to the RFID Radio Frequency IDentification antenna assembly may be oriented at any angle to fit the site cabling routing needs. Check that all connections between adapters are torqued after cable is installed.
Use zip ties to secure the antenna cable so that it is clear of the pantograph during operation.

Connect Wi-Fi Antenna Cable

Route the Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity cable end to the Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity antenna. Keep the cable clear of high voltage exposed conductors and the pantograph arms through the entire movement range.

You may coil the cable to take up excess slack. However, note the LMR-240 cable shipped with product has a one-time bend radius of 19 mm (0.75 in) and repeated bend radius of 63 mm (2.5 in). Do not exceed the bend radius or the cable may be damaged and the system may not operate. If using an LMR-240 equivalent cable, do not exceed the bend radius limits for the cable type used.
Connect the Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity antenna cable. Torque to 1.5 Nm (13.3 in-lb). The connection to the Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity antenna assembly may be oriented at any angle to fit the site cabling routing needs. Check that all connections between adapters are torqued after cable is installed.
Use zip ties to secure the antenna cable so that it is clear of the pantograph during operation.

Connect Status LED Cable

Familiarize yourself with the status LED cable. See Status LED Cable.
Route the status LED cable end to the status LED. Keep the cable clear of high voltage exposed conductors and the pantograph arms through the entire movement range. Coil the cable as needed to take up excess slack.
Connect the status LED cable to the short cable attached to the status LED. Hand-tighten.
Use a zip tie looped through a hole in the front cover to secure the cable.
Use zip ties to secure the cable so that it is clear of the pantograph during operation.

Connect Auxiliary Frame Ground Wire

Identify the ground wire connecting from the pantograph frame ground landing.
Connect the ground wire to the auxiliary component frame using M6 bolt and nut. Torque to 5.6 Nm (50 in-lb).
Use zip ties to secure the wire so that it is clear of the pantograph during operation. The cable must be kept away from the pantograph arms and charging rails.