ESL upgrades eTRUconnect system
ESL recently released the eTRUconnect V2 PS series, which now features a smaller footprint, easier access, and simplified operation.
The UL-Listed eTRUconnect V2 PS series provides safe utility shore power to electric or hybrid refrigerated units on truck trailers, the company said. Connecting electric or hybrid refrigerated units to shore power eliminates the need of running onboard diesel generators/engines to keep the cargo within the optimal temperature range, thus eliminating emissions while loading/unloading or idle. This system results in savings attributed to lower electric energy cost. eTRUconnect’s safe and simple connection and disconnection procedure allows truck operators to use the system while minimizing the risk of injury and the liability to the facility owner.
In an effort to continuously improve ESL’s eTRUconnect, the V2 was redesigned to fit into tight spaces between dock doors. For staging yard installations, the eTRUconnect V2 can be mounted on a pole or rack with the optional mounting kit, ESL said.
A new optional LED beacon light and the option to integrate with dock door signaling or wheel restraining systems also are new additions to the eTRUconnect V2.
Like the original eTRUconnect design, the V2 relies on a safety-circuit loop to ensure safe connection and energization. Our innovative design does not require two extra pilot pins at the connector. A connection detection device is embedded in the safety-interlocked IEC female plug installed at the end of the cable.
All original safety features remain in the V2, including unintended drive-off and electrical branch circuit protection. In the case of a drive-away, the eTRUconnect V2 PS series has connections within the enclosure that easily pull apart, shutting power off within milliseconds, minimizing equipment damage, and eliminating the risk of injury, the company added. For electrical protection, ESL’s eTRUconnect V2 contains a three-pole molded case circuit breaker (available at multiple AIC ratings) that protects against overloads and short circuits. In addition, the eTRUconnect V2 now offers ease of access through the front of the enclosure with a simplified turn-key system.
Utilizing the V2 provides improvement in efficiencies and meets all SmartWay requirements, helping to improve the environmental impact of the trucking industry, ESL concluded.
Visit etruconnect.com for additional information and downloadable spec sheets.