Supercharger - Southlake, Texas

[bollar]

That's what it looked like to me, but I have never seen that much delivered dry before. Looks like they have a couple of sections of sidewalk to pour, I guess. Live and learn.

Well, it just got some heavy rain, so I reckon it's going to be used shortly, or another delivery will be coming soon.

 

[bollar]

This is a very good sign! Looks like they’re getting power off the pole.

 

[bollar]

Most of the heavy equipment is gone. Maybe they’re close.

 

[redi]

I don’t know if anyone reported this but there’s a meter on today.

 

[bollar]

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I don’t know if anyone reported this but there’s a meter on today.

Great news!

 

[redi]

No numbers on the stalls tho.

 

[bollar]

No numbers on the stalls tho.

Tesla still needs to Commission it (and Dallas) hopefully soon.

 

[JenkinsEar]

Tesla still needs to Commission it (and Dallas) hopefully soon.

What does "Commissioning" entail?

 

[bollar]

What does "Commissioning" entail?

At least verifying that each Supercharger works and placing the numbers on each stall. There is also some technical work that I don't know the specifics of.

 

[TMC Bubba]

What does "Commissioning" entail?

I briefly spoke to the Commissioner as he was bringing up the Plano site. He said he was programming the site, and I could see he was doing a lot of work on his laptop. I would guess that they have to set up a communication path between the site and the mainframe/server at Tesla HQ. They have to track who is using their SC’s and how much to charge them (not free for everyone now). They also track utilization so you can pull up the number of free stalls on your Nav map. I would guess it involves a lot of file editing followed by the Commissioner plugging in his MS to verify operation, and then applying the numeric decals to the charging stations when he’s satisfied.

I’d be curious about how they get network connectivity between the SC’s and their central server. My guess would be that they use some kind of LTE data connection, just like their cars do.

 

[bollar]

Southlake is open!

@BlueShift

 

[ggies07]

yay!!!

 

[TMC Bubba]

Party!!!

 

[redi]

Hey, I know those freeloaders. Where's the trash can?

 

[bollar]

Hey, I know those freeloaders. Where's the trash can?

Right where it's supposed to be -- next to 5B!

 

[A A Ron]

Sweet! Swinging by tomorrow to do some freeloading!!

 

[hulk2k17]

Since these aren't the urban style, I assume they charge at ~120 KW?

 

[nwfan]

Same here. Happy days.

 

[bollar]

Since these aren't the urban style, I assume they charge at ~120 KW?

Yes, that’s right.

 

[arcus]

New weekend shopping trifecta: Euro Market & Deli in Dallas, Central Market in Southlake and Chick-fil-A in Denton