Introduction
Pantograph Down 2000 Serviceable Components
Express Plus Pantograph Down 2000 is a modular solution for scalable fast charging of electric buses. The following list shows its serviceable components.
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Power Block: Power cabinet that houses AC to DC power converters called Power Modules. Supplies DC output power to Power Link 2000s. Each Power Block can output up to 200 kW of power.
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Power Link 2000: Dispenser that communicates with the bus during charging, connects to the ChargePoint Platform, and dispenses high voltage DC power to the bus through a pantograph connector.
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PD Controller: Smart interface that enables a Power Link 2000 to control a pantograph and to monitor the control pilot. Also hosts the Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity access point and RFID
Radio Frequency IDentification reader that enables wireless charging communication with the bus. -
Pantograph: Electromechanical connector that lowers onto bus charging rails and delivers high voltage DC charge power to the bus. Raises out of the way when not in use.
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Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity antenna: Antenna for wireless communication between the bus and the Pantograph Down 2000 system. -
RFID
Radio Frequency IDentification antenna: Antenna for bus RFID
Radio Frequency IDentification tag identification. -
Status LED: LED status indicator for the Power Link 2000 charging port.
The Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity antenna, RFID
Radio Frequency IDentification antenna, and status LED are collectively referred to as auxiliary components.
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product is a part of the Express Plus product family.
Access documents at ChargePoint Product Reference Documentation.
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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 |