ChargePoint CT500 Users Manual

CT500

by Coulomb Technologies

®

ChargePoint

®

Networked Charging Station

Coulomb Technologies Inc.
1692 Dell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008-6901 USA
US toll free: [phone]
www.coulombtech.com
www.mychargepoint.net

Installation

Guide

Part Number: 75-001024-01 Revision: 1.0

Safety and compliance

This document provides instructions to install the ChargePoint® Charging Station and should not be used for any other
product. Before installing the ChargePoint

®

Charging Station, you should review this manual carefully and consult with a
licensed contractor, licensed electrician and trained installation expert to ensure compliance with local building practices,
climate conditions, safety standards, and state and local codes.

The ChargePoint® Charging Station should be installed only by a licensed contractor and a licensed electrician and in
accordance with all local and national codes and standards. The ChargePoint

®

Charging Station should be inspected by a
qualified installer prior to the initial use. Under no circumstances will compliance with the information in this manual relieve
the user of his/her responsibility to comply with all applicable codes or safety standards. This document describes the most
commonly-used installation and mounting scenarios. If situations arise in which it is not possible to perform an installation
following the procedures provided in this document, contact Coulomb Technologies. Coulomb Technologies is not
responsible for any damages that may occur resulting from custom installations that are not described in this document.

No accuracy guarantee

Reasonable effort was made to ensure that the specifications and other information in this manual are accurate and
complete at the time of its publication. However, the specifications and other information in this manual are subject to
change at any time without prior notice.

Warranty information and disclaimer

Your use of, or modification to, the ChargePoint

®

Charging Station in a manner in which the ChargePoint® Charging Station
is not intended to be used or modified will void the limited warranty. Other than any such limited warranty, the Coulomb
products are provided “AS IS,” and Coulomb and its distributors expressly disclaim all implied warranties, including any
warranty of design, merchantability, fitness for a particular purposes and non-infringement, to the maximum extent
permitted by law.

Limitation of liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. OR ITS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,

®

LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE, COST OF COVER, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE CHARGEPOINT
CHARGING STATION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF
COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. OR ITS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Copyright and Trademarks

©2010 Coulomb Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. This material is protected by the copyright laws of the United States
and other countries. It may not be modified, reproduced or distributed without the prior, express written consent of Coulomb
Technologies, Inc. CHARGEPOINT is a U.S. registered trademark and service mark of Coulomb Technologies, Inc. All
other products or services mentioned are the trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks
of their respective owners. Coulomb Technologies has filed several patent applications.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This Installation Guide contains important instructions that must be followed during installation of the CT500.

Warnings:

• The CT500 must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the CT500’s grounding terminal or lead.

• The CT500 must be installed by a qualified electrician and in accordance with all local electrical codes and
ordinances.

• Read all instructions before installing the CT500.

• Adult supervision is required when using the CT500 near children.

• Do not operate a CT500 with a visibly damaged cable. Contact Coulomb Technologies immediately.

• Do not operate a CT500 if the enclosure or the EV connector is broken, cracked, open, or shows any other
signs of damage. Contact Coulomb Technologies immediately.

• Do not put fingers into the EV connector

• Do not install the CT500 near flammable, explosive, or combustible materials.

• Do not operate the CT500 in temperatures outside its operating range of -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to +50°C).

• The CT500 contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair or service the CT500 yourself. If the
CT500 requires servicing, contact Coulomb Technologies.

• Ensure that the CT500’s charging cable is positioned so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to
damage or stress.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the CT500

Do not use cleaning solvents to clean any of the CT500’s components. The outside of the CT500, the charging cable,
and the connector end of the charging cable should be regularly wiped with a clean dry cloth to remove any
accumulation of dust and dirt.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Radio and Television Interference

The equipment described in this manual has been designed to protect against Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
However, there are some instances where high powered radio signals or nearby RF-producing equipment (such as
digital phones, RF communications equipment, etc.) could affect operations.

If interference to your CT500 is suspected, relocate or turn off nearby electrical appliances during charging, before
contacting Coulomb Technologies for assistance.

Important!

Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Coulomb Technologies could void the FCC compliance.

At the end of its service life, this product should be recycled according to local laws and regulations. Contact
Coulomb Technologies for recycling information.

Contents

1Introduction

Before installing the CT500 ......................................................................................................................................1-1

Specifications............................................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Wiring information ....................................................................................................................................................1-3

2 Installation Instructions

Overview of steps....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Step 1 - Check box for correct contents................................................................................................................... 2-2

Step 2 - Attach holster...............................................................................................................................................2-3

Step 3 - Remove front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Step 4 - Mount to wall................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

Step 5 - Install conduit............................................................................................................................................... 2-7

Step 6 - Connect wires to wiring terminals............................................................................................................... 2-8

Step 7 - Replace front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Step 8 - Attach antennas.........................................................................................................................................2-10

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Introduction

This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to install any CT500 ChargePoint® Charging
Station.

1

Before installing the CT500

• Ensure that the appropriate wiring, circuit protection, and metering is in place at the installation
location. For details, refer to the specifications (page 1-2) and wiring diagrams (page 1-3).

• Ensure that the type of modem in the CT500 station that you are installing is compatible with the type
of modem coverage available at the installation site (CDMA or GPRS).

• Disconnect power.

• Determine the appropriate mounting location for the CT500. The CT500 is designed to be secured to
a masonry wall or a hollow wall with wood studs 16” apart. If this is not the case, prepare an
appropriate mounting surface.

• Familiarize yourself with the installation procedure by thoroughly reviewing Chapter 2 “Installation

Instructions.”

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ChargePoint® Charging Stations

Specifications

Electrical input

Input Power: 7.2 kW

Input Voltage: 208/240 VAC

Input Current: 30 A

Input Power Connections: Line 1, Line 2, Earth

Required Service Panel Breaker: Dual 40 A double pole breaker (non-GFCI type) on dedicated circuit

Standby Power: 5 W typical

Electrical output

Output Charging Power: 7.2 kW

Output Voltage: 208/240 VAC

Output Current: 30 A

Output Charging Connector: SAE J1772

Functional interfaces

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EV connector on 18’ (5m) cable

Card Reader: ISO 15693, 14443

Ground Fault Detection: 20 mA CCID with auto retry (15 minute delay, 3 tries)

Plug-Out Detection: Power terminated per SAE J1772

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specification

Power Measurement: 2% at 15 minute intervals

Local Area Network: 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 dynamic mesh network

Wide Area Network: Commercial CDMA or GPRS cellular data network

Safety and operational ratings

Safety Compliance: UL Listed for USA and cUL certified for Canada; Complies with UL 2594, UL 2231-1,
UL 2231-2, UL 1998, UL 991, NEC Article 625

Surge Protection: 6 kV @ 3000 A. In geographic areas subject to frequent thunder storms, supplemental
surge protection is recommended.

EMC Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class B

Operating Temperature: -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to +50°C)

Operating Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Enclosure: NEMA 3R

Terminal Block Temperature Rating: 212°F (100°C)

Maximum Charging Stations per 802.15.4 Radio Group: 100. Each station must be within 150 feet “line
of sight” of at least one other station.

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