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Safe Shore Power with Dual
Drive-Off Protection for
Truck-Trailers
Looking for an economical UL/cUL Listed Truck-Trailer Shore Power solution that provides safe utility power to electric or hybrid refrigerated units on truck trailers?
ESL’s eTRUconnect® is the ideal solution, offering compatibility with most OEM equipment through its standard IEC configuration—eliminating the need for expensive proprietary connectors.
ESL’s eTRUconnect utilizes a safety-actuated pin and sleeve system that ensures the system cannot be energized until the connector and inlet are completely mated. Similar to more expensive systems, eTRUconnect relies on a safety-circuit loop to ensure safe connection and energization. However, ESL’s innovative design eliminates the need for two additional pilot pins at the connector. Instead, a connection detection device is embedded in the safety-interlocked female connector at the end of the cable. This allows truck operators to use the OEM-provided inlet for plug-at-front configuration or retrofit their fleet with ESL’s cost-effective truck-trailer kit.
Additionally, two “drive-off” features ensure safety and minimize equipment damage both at the loading dock and at the truck, setting a new standard for reliability and protection.
Why Utilize Refrigerated Truck-Trailer Shore Power?
Connecting electric or hybrid refrigerated units to shore power eliminates the need of running on board diesel TRU generators/engines to keep the cargo within the optimal temperature range. This results in significant savings attributed to much lower electric energy and maintenance cost. eTRUconnect’s, safe and simple connection and disconnection procedure allows truck drivers to use the system while minimizing the risk of injury and the liability to the facility owner. ESL’s eTRUconnect is the ideal solution for distribution centers, warehouses, grocery stores and truck stops.
