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Manual Charge Station

       DS-50 The Dependable and Simple Power Station

Manual Charge Station
MCS-600 Charge Station
  MCS-100 Charge Station

 

 

 

 

Project Planning and Implementation For EV Site Construction


Designing the Clean Air Communities of the Future

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Inc. (EVI), established in 1992, originally positioned itself as a nationally recognized consulting and engineering group bringing innovation to the forefront through the design and development of EV site installations. It was in 1994, that EVI then transitioned into an engineering, design and manufacturing group of safe, cost-effective equipment for the EV Industry.

With the passage of the Federal Clean Air Act and mandates by the California Air Resources Board, the Electric Vehicle charging station site design, installation and servicing has become a critical element for the vital growth of the EV industry. It was EVI's goal during this transition period to find a select group of distributors and service representatives that would continue to provide the necessary resources and management expertise for the successful implementation of this part of the industry. EVI is proud to say we found this core group and that this "Team" is as strong and supportive a group to the EV Industry ever amassed.

EVI's select group of nationwide distributors and service providers, provide a valuable service to communities, government agencies, and utilities, as well as the private sector attempting to establish a viable Electric Vehicle Program. Our team provides an objective, unbiased evaluation of available technology helping to build "EV ready" communities nationwide.

EVI, along with this select group, has the engineering capabilities, project management experience and organizational skills necessary to accomplish these programs, including the development of new equipment for the right application, all in the most cost effective and timely manner. The group has the experience in every aspect for creating your EV Infrastructure program. Our team will work with your staff to advise and recommend strategic sites for optimum results, with minimum investment.

The demand for establishing a viable electric vehicle program is not in the distant future. By the end 1999, as many as 10,000 electric vehicles are expected on the streets of North America. By the year 2003, production levels of electric vehicles are expected to exceed 20,000 per year. In just a few short years, many regions of the country will be expected to have the infrastructure in place. Communities must begin today to meet the demands that will soon be here. With the EVI "Team", you are guaranteed that your system and programs will be up and operational quickly and cost effectively.

This Group is committed to making the electric vehicle a practical alternative to present day hydrocarbon-fueled vehicles. Their track record speaks for itself. Our successful relationship with a long list of satisfied clients nationwide has shown that our comprehensive and methodical approach to design, installation, and project management, together with our "hands-on" experience and "in the trenches" approach, has made this "Team" one of the most experienced and qualified in this dynamic, emerging field.

Just check out the Distributor's Section on the Web Site for a distributor nearest you.

 

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Available Test Equipment

Portable Electronic Tester

PET - "Portable Electronic Tester" - It can help the service technician by simulating an EV for the purposes of testing the charge station in the field to determine if the problem is the station or the vehicle. You can also, through a series connection to the vehicle look at the charge profile, THD, or gather other information by using a digital muti-meter, scope, or other diagnostics equiptment.

Field Installation Configuration System

FICS Adapter - "Field Installation Configuration System" - An interface to re-program the ICS-200 Series allowing you change or enhance the feature set.

 

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ICS-200 Series Intelligent Charge Station and Power Station Product Line
ICS-200 Series Intelligent Charge Station
ICS200 Pedestal
Dual Pedestal

Dual Conductive Inductive Pedestal
Portable Cart
Protective Storage Compartment (opened)
Protective Storage Compartment (closed)


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ICS Series Product Specifications

Service Entrance:
208V or 240V - 40 amp, single phase, 2-wire, with ground
Dimensions:
18"W ´ 18"H ´ 8" D — NEMA 4 Construction
Weight
15 lbs (8.2 Kg) without Cable
Operating Temperature
-40°F (-40°C) - +140°F (+60°C) (with Temp. Option)
Warranty period:
3 year labor / 3 year parts warranty
Installation:
Wall mount, 16" on center attachments. Interior or Exterior approved.
Pedestal for freestanding use (optional)
Codes, Standards and Recommended Practices
NEC 625 Electric Vehicle Charging System Equipment
SAE-J1772 Electric Vehicle Conductive Coupling
Recommended Practice - "Gen II" Compliant
UL 2202 Charging Station Safety
UL 2231 Personal Protection Device (i.e. ground fault hardware)
UL 1998 Standard for Safety Related Software

 

 

Feature List

DS-50

ICS-200E

ICS-200D

ICS-200B

Local Sales and Service - Local and National distribution to assist in infrastructure development, installation and service

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40 Amp Contactor - Over rated for higher durability
yes
yes
yes
yes

Auto-Reclosure for: GFCI, Ground Monitor, & Pilot Errors - If error is corrected charging will resume
yes
yes
yes
yes

Charging Indicator - Lets user know charging has begun
yes
yes
yes
yes

Self Diagnostics - In the event of a fault, allows service technician to quickly evaluate the problem and fix the unit

yes
yes
yes
yes

NEMA 4 Enclosure - Able to endure all elements
7
yes
yes
yes

Charge / Stop Buttons - Allows user to control the unit and save on connector life
7
yes
yes
yes

External Fault Light - Allows user to know the unit may not be charging and that there is a problem
Optional
yes
yes
yes

External Error Indicator - Allows user to be alerted to a problem in any way he chooses, bell, alarm, or even a page
Optional
Optional
Optional
yes

Cold Load Pickup - Staggers rebooting of system after power outage to prevent damaging surge when power is reapplied
Optional
Optional
Optional
yes

Load Management Input - Allows external control for Load Management or for interface to EVI® "Service Saver System" (summer of 1999)
7
yes
yes
yes

Cable Hanger - Easy storage of the cable
7
Optional
yes
yes

EV Maintenance Current - Accommodates vehicles with advanced systems such as cabin preconditioning and battery maintenance
7
Optional
yes
yes

Clock for programmed Off-Peak Charging - Unit can be programmed to start charging when lower rates begin
7
Optional
yes
yes

Off-Peak Charging Override Button - Gives user control even when unit is programmed for off peak charging

7
Optional
yes
yes

Verbal AnnouncementListen to the Verbal Announcement- The ultimate in user interface, tells user the time when the unit will charge, how long the unit charged, how much power was used and much more. Want to hear it - click the above link!
7
7
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Data Collection - Collects valuable user information: power applied, # connections, # charges, and + kWhrs this charge
7
7
yes
yes

Extended Temperature - Allows unit to operate even in the harshest environments, especially cold
7
Optional
Optional
yes

Excessive Strain Notification - De-energizes cable and notifies user when excessive strain is detected in cable
7
7
7
yes

Non-Destructive Cable Pull Away - Allows cable to safely de-energize and pull away from unit without damaging either unit or cable. Also facilitates easy cable swap out
7
7
7
yes
  Additional Hardware

Pedestal - For remote areas such as parking lots. Has either single or dual use plus now available to carry the inductive Gen.II station

yes
yes
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ICS-200E and ICS-200D are not currently available

For a brochure on the ICS200 Series Charge Station, click on the link. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it (download the Reader here).

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DS-50 The Dependable and Simple Power Station

DS-50 Series – The Dependable and Simple Power Station

Available September 1999

EVI's DS-50 and DS-50 Plus Specifications

DS-50 Series Product Specifications

Service Entrance:
208V or 240V - 40 amp, single phase, 2-wire, with ground
Dimensions:
8"W ´ 8"H ´ 4" D — NEMA 3R Construction
Weight:
6 lbs (2.7 Kg) without Cable
Operating Temperature:
-4°F (-20°C) - +140°F (+60°C)
Warranty period:
1 year parts warranty / 90 day labor warranty
Installation:
Wall mount, 6" on center (interior unit mount) Interior or Exterior approved. Pedestal available for freestanding use (optional)
Codes, Standards and Recommended Practices:
NEC 625 - EV Charging System Equipment
SAE-J1772 - EV Conductive Coupling
Recommended Practice also "Gen II" Compliant
UL 2202 - Charging Station Safety
UL 2231 - Personal Protection Device
(i.e. ground fault hardware)
UL 1998 - Standard for Safety Related Software

Additional Hardware

Pedestal
For remote areas such as parking lots. The DS-50 can be used on the same pedestal as the ICS series or attach the Inductive "Gen. II" Station along side the DS-50.

 
DS-50 - Feature Set

Charging Indicator
You always know when your vehicle is charging, EVI takes the guessing out of the operation.
Water Resistant Enclosure
EVI® gives you the flexibility to use the DS-50 where ever your needs require, this NEMA 3R enclosure can be located in most locations.
Flexible Design
Forty Amp (40A) design allows for use with even the most aggressive on board charger.
Auto Reclosure
The DS-50 comes with EVI®'s patented automatic reclosure which allows the system to charge your vehicle safely after the occurrence of many different scenarios which would prevent other systems from charging.
Self Diagnostics
In the event of a fault, allows service technician to
evaluate the problem and fix the unit.

DS-50 Plus - Optional Feature Set

External Error Indicator:
Allows you to be notified when there is an error. This signaling mechanism can be a remote signal off-board the unit fed to a visual, audible or even a paging mechanism so that you are aware if a problem occurs either with the PCS or the vehicle - immediately.
Cold Load Pickup:
Staggers rebooting after a power failure, preventing a damaging surge when power is reapplied.
Load Management Input:
Allows external control of the unit for EVI®'s Service Saver (available summer 1999), local load management or facility wide load management.
External Fault Light:
Having an external fault light displayed gives you the flexibility of an external error indicator. If your unit stops charging for whatever reason, you will know a fault exists!

 

For a brochure on the DS-50 Series Power Station, just click on the link, and Adobe Acrobat Reader will open for you to print it out.

 

 

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Manual Charge Stations

MCS-100 Series Manual Charge Station

MCS-100 Manual Charge Station

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Electrical vehicle users want charging stations that are easy to use, attractive, and unquestionably safe. Electrical service providers need these stations to be cost effective, rugged, and extremely reliable. That's why we developed the MCS-100. For applications that require durability and simplicity, the MCS-100 series is a superior value. As the first in an advanced line of infrastructure products, the MCS-100 also delivers standards compatibility, flexibility, and a high degree of functionality.

These ergonomically designed, wall-mounted units accommodate one vehicle at a time and have been proven through extensive use in the field. They are available now in volume.

In addition to having a UL "EV Power Outlet" listing for safety, the MCS series features an enhanced ground fault protector that removes power at the first sign of difficulty. The EVI-developed GFIX™ is a proprietary product that eliminates the problem of nuisance tripping caused by electrical noise generated in some on-board battery chargers. The unit removes the effects of that noise without compromising normal GFCI operation. With GFIX™, nuisance tripping is virtually eliminated.  An SAE J1772 compliant pilot signal is also available with the TinyPilot™ option from EVI.

As a consulting resource, our successful relationship with a long list of satisfied clients has shown that our comprehensive and methodical approach to design, installation, and project management has made EVI one of the most experienced and qualified firms in this dynamic, emerging field.

When you make the switch to electric, make it simple, safe, and reliable. Take the first step with EVI and the MCS-100.

 General Specifications:

The MCS-100 series use the CALSTART Infrastructure Group's interim plug configuration (NEMA 14-50R and 5-20R) and EPRI's IWC voltage standards for today's marketplace. Their switch-selectable 120V-20 amp or 208/240V-40 amp power can be wired directly to the service panel with a single 208-240V-40 amp branch circuit, reducing wiring costs. A safety switch assures that only one outlet is on at a time and provides an OFF position. The MCS series is a NEMA 3-R type enclosure with an optional locking door. Two LEDs indicate level of power delivered for either voltage.
SAE J-1772 compliant:
   SAE J-1772 pilot signal available with optional    TinyPilot™ module.
GFCI personal protection device:
   Nuisance tripping virtually eliminated on either    voltage with optional GFIX™ module.
Service entrance:
   208/240V 40 amp, single phase, 3-wire, with    ground. Single-branch circuit splits internally to    accommodate 120V 20 amp on-board circuit    breaker.
Dimensions:
   10"W x 10"H x 8"D
Weight:
   15 lbs.
Color:
   Almond texture
  Optional powder-coated colors available.
Warranty period:
   90 days
  UL Listed