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Mission 2035 Public EV charging networks
X-Connect

Intelligent protection for EV charging infrastructure

The protection brain for EV chargers.

An integrated solution with an intelligent sleeve, electronic control unit, local alarm, LTE/5G communications, backup battery and real-time monitoring platform.

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Control unit online
LTE/5G independent channel
Backup battery armed
Wired sleeve detection

The decision

Two paths for CPOs

The difference is not only protecting a cable. It is moving from reactive operations to a network with detection, alarm and real-time visibility.

Unprotected

Cables without protection

01 Recurring thefts

Exposed locations remain attractive targets for repeat attacks.

02 Costly field work

Repairs, replacement cable and repeated site interventions.

03 Revenue downtime

Unavailable chargers reduce utilisation and user confidence.

Protected

Networks with X-Connect

01 Active deterrence

The event is detected while the sleeve is being attacked.

02 Fast response

Siren plus real-time command-centre alert shorten reaction time.

03 Network control

Operators see assets, health, events and incidents at park level.

01 Immediate alarm

Cable cut attempt detected before the asset is fully compromised.

02 No local Wi-Fi dependency

Independent LTE/5G communications from the field unit.

03 Power-failure protection

Backup battery keeps monitoring active during outage events.

04 Centralised visibility

Fleet-wide status, alarms and incidents in a single platform.

One integrated solution

Physical protection, alarm system and platform in one product.

X-Connect was designed to protect public EV infrastructure where charger availability is as important as protecting the physical asset.

Integrated stack From cable protection to command-centre visibility.
Physical layer Layer 1

Mechanical Protection

Sleeve assembly with stainless steel, aramid/Kevlar and nylon. Built to make cable theft slow, noisy and uneconomical.

Control layer Layer 2

Alarm System

Wired detection through a physical conductor, siren, backup battery and an independent LTE/5G communication channel.

Operations layer Layer 3

X-Connect Platform

Real-time dashboard, IoT inventory, alert centre, incident history, SLA visibility and open API.

Control and alarm brain

The electronics behind active cable protection.

The X-Connect unit is the brain of the solution: it monitors the intelligent sleeve, manages the local alarm, keeps independent mobile communication and sends real-time events to the platform.

X-Connect control unit installed vertically inside an electrical enclosure
X-Connect control unit on a clean white background

Device specification

X-Connect control unit.

Compact electronic unit installed inside the charger, responsible for detection, alarm, communications and continuity of operation.

LTE / 5G communications

Antenna and mobile modem for autonomous field operation without local Wi-Fi.

24VDC / 230VAC power

Designed for direct integration with the charger power environment.

Siren / alarm output

Dedicated output for high-output local audible deterrence.

EV-cable sensing wires

Wired circuit monitoring from the intelligent protective sleeve.

Lithium-ion battery

Backup operation when charger power is unavailable or interrupted.

Protected EV charging cable with visible layered sleeve construction and internal conductors
X-Connect protected EV cable cutaway with original technical labels

Mechanical protection

Multilayer protection. Serious engineering.

The X-Connect sleeve combines outer nylon, aramid/Kevlar and AISI 304/316L stainless steel mesh. Each layer responds to a different cutting strategy, increasing the time, effort and noise required during a vandalism attempt.

Nylon textile sleeve Abrasion protection and professional finish.
Kevlar / aramid braided sleeve High-tenacity fibre that resists and deforms under cutting.
Stainless steel braided sleeve AISI 304/316L mesh for mechanical cut resistance.

Security

Independent communication beats local RF dependency.

In local RF architectures, several chargers depend on a single concentrator, such as Wi-Fi, 433MHz or another local gateway. If that concentrator is jammed or fails, the full site can lose communication.

With X-Connect, each charger has its own LTE/5G modem and its own independent mobile channel. The solution does not depend on a local router, operates on licensed networks and maintains a faster, more resilient alarm route.

Own LTE/5G modem per charger No local Wi-Fi concentrator dependency Licensed mobile networks Faster alarm communication path
Wireless alternatives One local concentrator. One point of failure.
Wireless concentrator architecture being disrupted by local RF jamming

Local RF, Wi-Fi or 433MHz can suffer jamming, metallic interference and latency. Break the concentrator and the local network is compromised.

Single gateway Local RF attack Fleet impact
X-Connect communications Every charger has its own mobile channel.
X-Connect chargers with independent LTE and 5G communications protected against local jamming

Each charger communicates autonomously over LTE/5G. There is no critical local router to bring down and alarms follow independent mobile channels.

Per-charger modem Licensed network Resilient alarms

X-Connect Platform

Real-time operational overview.

A centralised platform shows KPIs, geographic map, IoT inventory, device status, event history and ongoing incidents.

  • Online/offline status
  • Alarm state and last communication
  • 230VAC or battery operation
  • Remote siren control
  • Incident lifecycle tracking
  • Open API for SCADA and command centres
Operator monitoring the X-Connect platform dashboard in real time

Operations app

Everything the network team needs, in one control room.

The X-Connect application turns field events into clear operational information: equipment status, alarms, map, incidents and availability indicators.

Real-time network dashboard

Immediate view of site status, online systems, active alarms and overall network health.

Geographic asset map

Map location of X-Connect systems, with operational status per installation.

Alarm centre

Centralised management of events, open incidents and alarm history.

Device health monitoring

Power, battery, communications and availability tracking for every unit.

X-Connect dashboard shown inside a desktop monitor
45m estimated install time per charging cable
24/7 alarm monitoring and operational visibility
LTE/5G independent mobile communication
RBAC multi-user platform permissions

Alarms and events

Everything that matters, in real time.

Each event is handled as an operational incident: source, severity, local response and platform notification.

Live alarm channel

Field unit / LTE/5G / Platform / Operations team

Event detected < 1s to platform
Cable sleeve
Local siren
Command centre
01 Critical

Cable cut attempt

Sleeve circuit interrupted

Immediate siren and command-centre alert
02 Critical

Sleeve damage

Partial cut detected before cable exposure

Incident opened with asset location
03 Warning

Power loss

230VAC input unavailable

Backup mode starts automatically
04 Warning

Battery operation

Device running on lithium-ion backup

Autonomy status visible in platform
05 Security

Jamming attempt

Mobile communication interference

Network risk event escalated
06 Ops

Offline device

Heartbeat lost from field unit

Maintenance workflow triggered
Technician installing an X-Connect control unit inside a public EV charger

Installation

6-step retrofit installation.

The solution was designed for installation in existing chargers without modifying the charger. The X-Connect team provides training and a mobile application for commissioning.

45m estimated per cable
0 charger redesign required
01
Prepare protection layers Assemble sleeves
01 Assemble sleeves
Prepare protection layers
01 Prepare protection layers

Assemble sleeves

Nylon, aramid/Kevlar and stainless steel layers are prepared before being applied to the charging cable.

02 Apply the sleeve

Slide over the cable

The intelligent sleeve is positioned around the existing EV charging cable without redesigning the charger.

03 Lock the protection

Secure both ends

Both ends are mechanically secured to make removal, twisting or cutting harder and slower.

04 Connect sensing circuit

Thread alarm wire

The sensing wire is routed through the sleeve and connected to the X-Connect control unit.

05 Professional finish

Apply nylon finish

The external finish protects against abrasion and gives the installation a clean field-ready look.

06 Commission and validate

Confirm fastenings and test

Fastening points are sealed, the device is powered and the installation is validated in the platform.

Interested?

Ready to protect your network?

Talk to the commercial team to evaluate compatibility, pilots and X-Connect deployment across your charging network.