Communication Protocols Supported | EV Charging Stations, Industrial Automation | Industry: CAN/RS232 (ISO 11898) ▲ Base: +PLC (IEC 61158) ▲▲ Advanced: +Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) | Base: Enhanced industrial control compatibility Advanced: Remote monitoring via Ethernet | Industry lacks advanced protocols; Base lacks Ethernet for remote setups |
Compliance Certifications | EU-based EV infrastructure projects | Industry: CE, RoHS ▲ Base: +EPR France/Germany (2023) ▲▲ Advanced: +REACH, RoHS 3 | Base: EU EPR compliance for waste management Advanced: Chemical safety (REACH) | Industry lacks EPR; Advanced adds costs for extra certifications |
Durability & Material | Harsh industrial environments | Industry: Plastic (1.5mm) ▲ Base: SECC Metal (2mm, ISO 3801) ▲▲ Advanced: +IP67 rating | Base: Metal casing resists corrosion Advanced: Waterproof for outdoor use | Industry’s plastic degrades faster; Advanced may add weight |
Power Efficiency | High-volume EV charging hubs | Industry: 85% efficiency (IEC 61000-3-2) ▲ Base: 92% ▲▲ Advanced: 95% | Base: Reduces energy waste by 7% Advanced: Maximizes energy savings | Industry’s lower efficiency increases operational costs |
Customization Options | Custom EVSE installations | Industry: Fixed ports ▲ Base: Terminal blocks (GND/VCC/CAN) ▲▲ Advanced: +Programmable firmware | Base: Flexible power/communication setups Advanced: Tailored firmware for unique systems | Industry requires proprietary hardware; Advanced needs technical expertise |
LED Indicators & Monitoring | Remote EVSE management | Industry: No status indicators ▲ Base: RUN LED (IP67) ▲▲ Advanced: +Remote diagnostics via CAN | Base: Visual power status checks Advanced: Real-time diagnostics | Industry relies on manual inspections; Advanced adds complexity |