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[[File:Ecotality PE-30 overview.jpg|thumb|Ecotality PE-30 stations, showing standard tall config and shorter ADA config]]This page documents the Ecotality PE-30 EV charging station. This was a robust pedestal for public use, encapsulating the WE-30 hardware that Ecotality made for home use. | [[File:Ecotality PE-30 overview.jpg|thumb|Ecotality PE-30 stations, showing standard tall config and shorter ADA config]]([[EV chargers|up to EV chargers section]]) | ||
This page documents the Ecotality PE-30 EV charging station. This was a robust pedestal for public use, encapsulating the WE-30 hardware that Ecotality made for home use. | |||
In the early 2010s, the US DoE funded a program (the "EV Project") to help solve the chicken-or-egg problem of public charging infrastructure vs EVs to use them. They seeded the country, in several markets, with Level 2 charging stations that used the heavy duty PE-30 model. | In the early 2010s, the US DoE funded a program (the "EV Project") to help solve the chicken-or-egg problem of public charging infrastructure vs EVs to use them. They seeded the country, in several markets, with Level 2 charging stations that used the heavy duty PE-30 model. | ||
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== Disassembly to access EVSE internals == | |||
# Remove two security bolts (Torx security, 4 mm) at top of pedestal. | # Remove two security bolts (Torx security, 4 mm) at top of pedestal. | ||
# While lifting LED light assembly up, disconnect the wiring harness, and set the assembly aside. | # While lifting LED light assembly up, disconnect the wiring harness, and set the assembly aside. | ||
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It's not necessary to access the EVSE internals, but if you want to also remove the pedestal's back cover, use a regular (non-security) Torx T25 wrench. To lift it off the ground mount, you'll need a 1/2-inch box wrench. | It's not necessary to access the EVSE internals, but if you want to also remove the pedestal's back cover, use a regular (non-security) Torx T25 wrench. To lift it off the ground mount, you'll need a 1/2-inch box wrench. | ||
== Disable network and touchscreen == | |||
aka lobotomize so that it Just Works, simply providing power when you plug in | |||
[[File:PE-30 touchscreen assembly.jpg|left|thumb|PE-30 touchscreen assembly]] | |||
[[File:PE-30 touchscreen power disconnected.jpg|thumb|PE-30 touchscreen power disconnected]] | |||
[[File:PE-30 touchscreen data disconnected.jpg|left|thumb|PE-30 touchscreen data disconnected]] | |||
== repair J1772 plug / cordset == | |||
history of initial cordset having bad crimps and being downrated to 24 Amps | |||
latch hook somehow shifts and prevents latching and needs to be filed down to work again | |||
== more product photos == | |||
[[File:Ecotality-frontoff.jpg|left|thumb|Ecotality PE-30 with front cover removed]] | |||
[[File:Ecotality-internals-exposed.jpg|thumb|Ecotality PE-30 with internals exposed]] | |||
Revision as of 02:51, 26 July 2024
This page documents the Ecotality PE-30 EV charging station. This was a robust pedestal for public use, encapsulating the WE-30 hardware that Ecotality made for home use.
In the early 2010s, the US DoE funded a program (the "EV Project") to help solve the chicken-or-egg problem of public charging infrastructure vs EVs to use them. They seeded the country, in several markets, with Level 2 charging stations that used the heavy duty PE-30 model.
| Model number | Part number | display height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-30Kice60 | 01-0131-0000 | 60 inches | |
| PE-30Kice48 | 01-0135-0000 | 48 inches (ADA) | |
| PE-30Kice40 | 01-0136-0000 | 40 inches (ADA) |
Disassembly to access EVSE internals
- Remove two security bolts (Torx security, 4 mm) at top of pedestal.
- While lifting LED light assembly up, disconnect the wiring harness, and set the assembly aside.
- Remove the two bolts at the top (hex, 10 mm).
- At the cable management reel, remove the white cosmetic cover; it pops out with help of a flathead screwdriver.
- Remove the two (maybe 3-4) bolts (hex, 10 mm) that hold the reel onto the pedestal. You will need a nut driver for this, since the bolts are recessed in deep holes.
- Tilt the large metal cover forward away from the pedestal assembly and lift it away. While you do this, you will need to feed the charging cable back through the grommet. You won't be able to disconnect the cover completely due to the attached cable, but you'll be able to set it aside.
- Remove five bolts (hex, 10 mm) that hold the EVSE cover on; these should just be finger tight since they are fastening down plastic.
- As you remove the EVSE cover, slowly peel the adhesive gasket off the touch screen.
It's not necessary to access the EVSE internals, but if you want to also remove the pedestal's back cover, use a regular (non-security) Torx T25 wrench. To lift it off the ground mount, you'll need a 1/2-inch box wrench.
Disable network and touchscreen
aka lobotomize so that it Just Works, simply providing power when you plug in
repair J1772 plug / cordset
history of initial cordset having bad crimps and being downrated to 24 Amps
latch hook somehow shifts and prevents latching and needs to be filed down to work again
more product photos
