Zzzoom3
Well-known member
I've seen a number of questions about chargers on the forum. I don't recall any that discuss using a home charger that lets you manage or track charging sessions remotely. Tracking individual session expenses for a home business or just to track usage is also possible.
I installed a Coulomb CT500 in 2012. It is a 240V, 30A level 2 charger with a single port capable of delivering up to 7.2kW. It is connected to the Chargepoint network. Therefore, I can use a mobile application to monitor a session (or any Chargepoint network charger) as well as view/download individual session data should I need to itemize or just want to track usage.
The unit has functioned mostly trouble-free. Once in a while, I will get GFI Fault indication and have to reset it by cycling power to it. A CTRL-ALT-DEL type function and continue. I think this may have happened twice while charging overnight in the 2+ years I have had it leaving me with a partial charge in the morning. The unit also sends out SMS and e-mail messages for things like low power draw, stop charging, cord disconnected, etc.
Anyway, I thought the group may be interested in this sort of charger when individual charge session data might be needed. I don't know if the unit is still sold but a call to Chargepoint should answer that question if you are really interested.
Best,
Lou
I installed a Coulomb CT500 in 2012. It is a 240V, 30A level 2 charger with a single port capable of delivering up to 7.2kW. It is connected to the Chargepoint network. Therefore, I can use a mobile application to monitor a session (or any Chargepoint network charger) as well as view/download individual session data should I need to itemize or just want to track usage.
The unit has functioned mostly trouble-free. Once in a while, I will get GFI Fault indication and have to reset it by cycling power to it. A CTRL-ALT-DEL type function and continue. I think this may have happened twice while charging overnight in the 2+ years I have had it leaving me with a partial charge in the morning. The unit also sends out SMS and e-mail messages for things like low power draw, stop charging, cord disconnected, etc.
Anyway, I thought the group may be interested in this sort of charger when individual charge session data might be needed. I don't know if the unit is still sold but a call to Chargepoint should answer that question if you are really interested.
- Chargepoint Usage: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5LVemnP3B4sMUZ1T0NZeFE5QTg/edit?usp=docslist_api
- OnStar Remote Link Mobile App: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5LVemnP3B4sZ0k4S01oN0xFUW8/edit?usp=docslist_api
Best,
Lou