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I think the busy status means plugged in, but I don't really know. Rather than a note, print out one of these: http://www.evchargernews.com/chargingprotocol.htmprberg said:I see that some of the units are in-use alot. I was just thinking that if that just meant plugged in, that some of those vehicles might be done charging, and maybe they left a note saying it was ok to unplug them when they are done charging. (I am going to try to do that all the time from now on)
Also I was wondering how it works for the charging stations that have both L1 and L2 on the same unit. If I swipe my card, how does it know what level I am trying to access? Thanks!r
mwalsh said:davewill said:You lock the public J1772s? I noticed the Chargepoints had the same hole for the lock, but I'd never have the cheek to actually lock it to my car.
If that unplugging and plugging sh*t is going to be going on...damn right I'd lock the handle of a public charger to my car. Like I said, the protocol card has my phone number, if anyone wants to see me about it.
That's all I've found so far...Although I haven't looked that hard. Wish it could take a standard padlock, I keep a number of identically keyed ones at home so it's easy to pop one onto something, knowing that I have a key with me all the time and have duplicate keys at home.thankyouOB said:what kind of combo lock do you have that fits the j1772?
I saw one on Ebay with just 3 number wheels. that seemed inadequate.
thankyouOB said:Mike,
what kind of combo lock do you have that fits the j1772?
I saw one on Ebay with just 3 number wheels. that seemed inadequate.
You shouldn't be locking up a public J1772 connector to your vehicle. The purpose of the charge protocol is so that we can be unplugged without being at the vehicle.gascant said:I'm with mwalsh on this one--I don't want to be getting a bunch of text messages saying that my car has been unplugged while I'm eating dinner or at a concert. I'm hazarding a guess that the charge protocol card was done in the days before the (locking) J1772 connector. Perhaps we need to adapt it to suit the needs of LEAF owners, e.g., "I will return at the time indicated below. If you need to charge before then, please contact me"
DarkStar said:You shouldn't be locking up a public J1772 connector to your vehicle. The purpose of the charge protocol is so that we can be unplugged without being at the vehicle.
What did you come up with for wording? There is a link to the original Word file (somewhere in this thread?) so we could all just copy and pasteKataphn said:I revised the protocol sheet to include the wording about being able to unplug the car if the charging lights are off. I don't know how to attach the PDF here but if you want the file, PM me with your email and I will send it to you...or if someone can tell me how to post a PDF here.
I have not actually used a Chargepoint L1 but the display scrowls across various messages including L1 and L2 availability. When it displays L1 available would be the time to hit it with your card to get started. And yes you can use L1 if L2 is taken.prberg said:Also I was wondering how it works for the charging stations that have both L1 and L2 on the same unit. If I swipe my card, how does it know what level I am trying to access?
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