ClipperCreek Announces Simple Access Control for HCS

GreenTransitNews | June 14, 2018

EV charging station leader, ClipperCreek, has unveiled the HCS Series with ChargeGuard at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo recently.

The ChargeGuard is an affordable access control solution designed for fleet, workplace, multi-tenant, hospitality and residential charging applications. The ChargeGuard option, priced at an affordable $78, delivers reliable key-based access control for the Level 2, 240V ClipperCreek HCS Series product line which starts at $565. The combination, priced starting at $643, is a great value for an access controlled charging solution and unlike anything else available on the market.

“The HCS with ChargeGuard is a robust and cost effective solution for companies who desire access control but do not want to pay high upfront hardware costs or ongoing network fees,” said Will Barrett, Sales Director for ClipperCreek, Inc. “ChargeGuard allows station owners to issue keys to restrict usage and control electric utility expenses. The ChargeGuard was developed in part based on feedback from employers who want to offer charging for their employees at an affordable price point.”

Using the ChargeGuard is very simple: plug the vehicle in, insert the key into the station and turn to start charging. The key can be removed and power will be available until the vehicle is disconnected. The key could also be left in place in the “on” position for open access charging.

Eric Lu, owner of Eric Lu State Farm Agency in Tucker, GA, purchased the first ChargeGuards for commercial use. “I own a Nissan Leaf and felt that installing a charging station would be very convenient for me and my clients. They were very affordable and a great value,” said Lu. “I like having the key switch without the bother of being on a network generating codes. These stations serve that purpose.”

There are a wide variety of applications for the ChargeGuard. Fleet managers can use it to restrict charging location to specific fleet vehicles for data gathering. Multi-tenant housing managers can use it to restrict charging to eligible residents. Commercial property managers can utilize it to offer charging for enrolled tenants.

“ClipperCreek’s constant innovation efforts have resulted in another value improvement, the ChargeGuard. Customers have been asking for a simple, cost-effective means to control charging station use and ChargeGuard is the perfect solution,” said Jason France, President and Founder of ClipperCreek. “The ChargeGuard is an option on all HCS charging stations, the most durable, powerful and reliable stations on the market.”

ChargeGuard is ideal for:

* Fleet – restrict charging location to specific fleet vehicles
* Workplace – provide charging for employees only
* Home – peace of mind the station is only used with permission
* Multi-tenant charging – restrict access to participating residents
* Hospitality – provide charging for patrons only

Designed to serve the residential, workplace, fleet, and public amenity charging markets, a ChargeGuard enabled HCS has ClipperCreek’s standard best in class product features, including a 3-year warranty, a fully sealed, rugged NEMA 4 enclosure, 25 feet of charge cable, and a separate, low profile pedestal or wall mount connector holster.

Features of the ChargeGuard enabled HCS include:

* Multiple key options – purchase identical or varied keys for a location
* More reliable than complicated communications based access control
* No internet connection required for station and user portals
* No employee training required
* No software updates to phone and browser apps
* No complex web-based user interface and smart phone apps
* Integrated cable wrap making storing the cable simple and convenient
* Next generation SAE-J1772 connector with optional padlock feature
* No assembly requiredClipperCreek customers are supported by an exceptional customer service team
* Made in America
* Plug vehicle in, turn the key, charging starts; will not reset until the EV is unplugged.

The ClipperCreek ChargeGuard is available for purchase immediately at www.clippercreek.com or by calling the ClipperCreek customer service center 877-694-4194.

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