Peerless-AV Designs Custom Digital Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Volta Industries

This North American company has made the transition from advertising and static information in favor of the advantages and possibilities offered by digital signage technology, integrating it into a custom design of digital electric vehicle charging stations with the display systems of this manufacturer..

Volta Industries, designer of electric and hybrid vehicle charging stations, decided at the end of last year to make a change in the way it offers its commercial services and communicates with its clients, taking advantage of the company's expansion with the opening of new stations in the Midwest area.

The objective of this process was to combine digital signage screens with electric vehicle charging systems and move from a static advertising and service offer to a digital and dynamic and more effective one to generate more income., providing more information to customers about charging-free electric cars, as well as their installation and maintenance in retail centers, etc.

The supplier in charge of this project had to meet some complicated requirements, such that digital charging stations and displays had to be reliable and ensure operability in outdoor environments, taking into account Illinois weather conditions, Chicago, etc.

Added to this was the ease of installing digital charging stations and updating commercial content on the screens., as well as low maintenance and effective security measures to prevent vandalism, robberies, etc.

The answer to these challenges came from the hand of the specialist Peerless AV, with a personalized solution tailored to the needs of Volta Industries, in which many different components are combined, such as a 47” Xtreme screen that guarantees the readability of content outdoors thanks to its ambient light sensors, that automatically adjust screen brightness to surrounding conditions to deliver a clear image, even in direct sunlight,

The screen is located in a two-sided digital kiosk.,also from the Xtreme range, in portrait mode, with a 6” tall backlit box. This ad hoc digital system from Peerless-AV features a Chromebox media player, a power meter for charging EKM Metering and a cellular modem that offers real-time content updates and power consumption logs.

This two-sided digital system allows you to display digital advertising on one side and static advertising on the other., illuminated at the top with blue light for EV drivers to easily identify where the charging station is located within a shopping center parking lot or large space.

Peerless-AV digital charging stations, Constructed of stainless steel with aluminum structure against corrosion, They easily resist the outdoor elements and extreme temperatures that occur in this area, with operation from -40º to 140ºF.

The Xtreme screen has a robust and resistant design, seamless and with IP68 protection to safeguard its internal components against water, the snow, the dust, insects and even pressure washing.

Besides, Patented dynamic thermal transfer system passively cools and warms the screen when needed, removing elements added as filters, fans and vents.

As far as security is concerned, The Xtreme display is designed with impact and scratch resistant glass, while the digital stations created for Volta Industries integrate high security barrel locks that prevent unwanted access to the interior of the system.

Setting up this Peerless-AV system, based on its Xtreme digital kiosk and whose installation has had the help of the electrical services specialist JNS Power & Control Systems, It is very simple thanks to the pre-assembled design made for the charging stations.

Added to this is its easy maintenance, with removable doors on both sides for convenient access to the screen, the player and other internal components, as well as a folding tray that can be used to place tools while working.