Wiferion’s CW1000 inductive charging system has received UL and CSA certification, enabling deployment in the US and Canadian markets. The contactless charging technology delivers 1250 watts for autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles without requiring additional regional approvals.
Wiferion, a PULS brand, has secured UL and CSA certification for its CW1000 inductive charging system, clearing the way for deployment across the United States and Canada. The approval from Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association confirms that the contactless charging technology meets North American safety and quality standards for industrial applications.
The certification addresses growing demand for automated charging infrastructure as manufacturers scale production of autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles. The CW1000 provides a maintenance-free alternative to traditional charging methods in facilities where mobile robotics handle materials movement and logistics operations.
Testing protocols followed UL 508, CSA C22.2, and related section standards for industrial power electronics. Evaluation criteria included electrical safety, thermal performance, electromagnetic compatibility, fault protection, material durability, and ingress protection ratings. The system passed requirements for overcurrent protection, ground-fault detection, temperature limits, and insulation integrity under industrial operating conditions.
The CW1000 combines mobile coil and power electronics in a single module, reducing installation footprint and system complexity compared to multi-component charging solutions. The unit delivers 1250 watts of continuous power through inductive energy transfer, eliminating physical contact between charging components. This contactless operation removes wear patterns, particle generation, contact erosion, and mechanical failures associated with plug-in charging systems.
Protection ratings differ between system components. The stationary Sending Pad achieves IP65/IP67 ratings, while the vehicle-mounted Mobile Charger unit carries an IP54 rating. Both specifications address dust and moisture protection requirements in warehouse and manufacturing environments.
“By achieving UL certification, we give our customers the foundation to deploy the CW1000 worldwide – without additional approval procedures for the North American market,” says Matthieu Ebert, Director Product & Technology at Wiferion.
The certification supports integration of the CW1000 into AMR and AGV platforms without manufacturers needing to pursue separate regional approvals for the charging subsystem. This standardization may accelerate deployment timelines for robotics manufacturers entering North American markets or expanding operations across international facilities.
Wiferion positions the certification as validation of the technology’s readiness for global industrial applications and a step toward establishing inductive charging as standard infrastructure for mobile robotics platforms.
