Innovation Guide Volume 3 - Flipbook - Page 11
The NexPhase™ Smart EV Switchgear is an all-in-one switchgear panel containing the
entire infrastructure required between the utility service and a Level 3 DC fast charger.
NexPhase™ is capable of supporting up to four 150 kW DC fast chargers. Unlike any
switchgear of its kind, NexPhase™ features cutting-edge grid intelligence for switchgear
and EV charger remote monitoring and control.
NexPhase™ combines a utility Current Transformer (CT) cabinet, 480 VAC 3-Phase
breaker panel, 480:120 VAC step-down transformer, and 240/120 VAC single phase
breaker panel into a single enclosure.
NEVI-READY
In support of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program,
NexPhase™ enables rapid deployment of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure
by offering a turnkey solution that provides real-time EV charger monitoring and
alerts. NexPhase™ makes it easy to provide evidence of the 97% EV charger uptime
required for NEVI funding.
SIMPLIFIED DESIGN
SAFETY FEATURES
By combining all switchgear equipment into
one enclosure, NexPhase™ eliminates the lengthy
design process of traditional post-and-frame systems,
which require additional costs to design and source a
mixed-manufacturer panel system.
NexPhase™ includes integrated emergencystop capabilities for NFPA compliance and added
safety capabilities including EV charger crash
detection and flammable vapor monitoring with
automatic shutdown and remote alerts.
EASY INSTALLATION
CONNECTION ENABLED
NexPhase™ only requires the on-site
connections for the incoming power and outgoing
charger connections, drastically reducing on-site
installation time and costs.
An embedded monitoring system provides
remote access to real-time health data with remote
power cycling capabilities and automated alarms to
facilitate condition-based maintenance planning.
OUTAGE MITIGATION
CHARGER RESILIENCY
It’s approximated that up to 30% of public
U.S. EV chargers are out of operation at any given time,
with these outages going undetected until a technician
is physically present. NexPhase™ provides ongoing
state-of-charger data so operators can identify outages,
remotely cycle power, and react with precision.
With early detection of EV charger deficiencies
and system performance diagnostics provided by
NexPhase™, charger network and fleet operators are
provided with the tools to improve uptime, extend
equipment service life, and enhance the reliability of
their EV charger systems.
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