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Control Module IndustriesEVSE LLC

Presentation To

EDTA2011 Conference & Annual

Meeting

Topic:

Learned Lesson for Future Deployment

Copyright Control Module Industries 2011All rights reserved. Patents pending.

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Control Module Industries Overview

• Established in 1969• World Wide Installations• Produced First GFCI Tester for GE• Electric, Electromechanical and Software Designers• Industry Leader in Fleet Management Systems• Original Developers of Barcode Technology• Industry Leader in Data Collection Equipment• Industry Leader in Truck Electrification• EVSE LLC is a Division of CMI• Setting New Standards for Electric Vehicle Service Equipment


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Reality & EVSE’s

Cables on the Ground are Subject to:• Weather

– Ice, Snow, Rain, Run-off

• Dirt, Grime & Oil

• Causing Pedestrians to Trip

• Damage Caused by Vehicles

• Damage Caused by Vandals & Theft


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Important Steps in Acquiring an EVSE

• Choose the Right EVSE for the Application

• Choose a Qualified Electrician• Select the Best Location for the EVSE• Permit Application• Be Safe


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All Sites are not the same.

• All EVSE’s are not Equal– Residential

– Multi-dwelling

– Public Parking Garages

– Public Parking Lots

– Industrial


Residential

Multi-Dwelling

Parking Garages

Shopping Mall

Industrial

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• All EVSE’s are not Equal– Overhead for Public Garages

– Marquee for Parking Lots

– Overhead for Curbside

– Ruggedized for Industrial

– Wall Mount for Residential

– Power Share for Multi-Dwelling


Parking Lot Marquee

Ruggedized forIndustrial

Overhead for Public Garages

Overhead for Curbside

Wall Mount forResidential

Choosing the Right EVSEfor the Application

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Choose a Qualified Electrician • Review Available Power & Service Panel• 80% of Residential Homes in US Have a Service

Panel of 100A or Less• Upgrading a Service Panel from 100A to 200A

Could Cost up to $4,000• Have Power Share Information Available• The Electrician Should Have the Certified Test

Equipment• Safety Features Must be Met


Technician Tester Power Share Electrician Tester

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Select the Best Location for the EVSE

• Close to the Electric Vehicle Parking Space

• Close to the Power Source

• Use Overhead Cable Management When in Public Areas

• Locate Wall Mounted Units Alongside Parked Vehicles

• Use Pedestal Mounted Units for Curbside Applications


Marquee Curbside Overhead Garages

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Permitting• Apply Early• Use Approved Forms• Be Clear on the Permit Application• EVSE’s are New to Inspectors• Have Installation Drawings, if Available• Have a Copy of the NEC-625 Code• Use an Approved Tester to Confirm Safety

Features


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Be Safe

• Use an Approved Tester to Confirm Safety Features and Operation of the EVSE

• An Electric Vehicle is Not a Tester• Does Not Confirm GFCI Trip Levels• Does Not Confirm Re-closures• Does Not Confirm Over Current

Protection• Test EVSE Routinely• Check the electrical circuit


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Don’t let this happen to you

• Garage fire in CT• Two Electric Vehicle were charging• A Volt & a modified Suzuki• Still under Investigation• Older house• Typically one 15a circuit in garage• Suspect loose wire in the outlet


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• Your New Electric Vehicle• A Little Cleaner Air• A Little Less Dependence on Foreign Oil• No Time at the Gas Pump


Enjoy

Thank You for Your Attention.Any Questions?

See a live demo at Booth 645

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