EAO chargers can be fitted to tables, seatbacks, walls and even grab poles to provide a phone charging service to nearly every passenger. With the new multi-voltage Power Delivery / PPS USB-C sockets, EAO can also provide laptop and fast charging for phones through one connection.

Advantages

• Seatback holster, or embedded tabletop wireless chargers
• Wireless chargers have additional 5V USB for charging older phones
• New Multi-voltage USB-C socket charge both laptops and phones
• Replace 230V outlets with USB-C phone and laptop charging sockets
• Can be retrofitted to seats, tables and bulkheads during refurbishment
• Rugged, reliable design for rail, tram and bus applications

EAO’s standard 10 or 15W wireless charging units can reliably charge phones without the need for a charging cable. Typically, these charger units are built into a customised table.

This round table version can also be fitted using EAO’s table mounted Surface Mount Charger housings.  

EAO provides advice and design support on how to integrate the chargers.

The wireless chargers operate from 12VDC input providing up to 10W of charging power for fast opportunistic charging. 

These round chargers have a wide area single charging coil and are best suited for table mounting.

The auxiliary USB output socket fitted to the wireless chargers can also be used to connect or charge a second device using a cable. The output will then be shared between 5W wireless and 5W USB. 

The USB output socket can be fitted with an extension cable to a separate USB socket or adaptor. This can act as a maintenance part that can be replaced if worn, without affecting the main unit itself. Alternatively, the USB output can be left unconnected, so the unit functions solely as a wireless charger.

EAO’s power supplies can provide the necessary input voltage. They can run from the train’s DC power or from an existing onboard AC supply and can be supplied with all the necessary cables. They are compact enough to fit into seats or train walls.

Advantages

• Reliable wireless charging
• Passengers can charge without a cable
• Auxiliary USB wired charging output
• Standard tabletop and seat back housings available
• A range of rail approved power supplies 

Optional magnetic locating ring, and possible status LED

EAO’s fast charging 15W wireless charging units can reliably charge mobile devices without the need for a charging cable. The magnetic locating ring can be integrated as an option into the charger body to firmly hold and precisely locate a compatible phone on the charger.

The magnetic locating ring optimises the wireless coupling for more efficient and faster charging.

For enhanced feedback to the passenger, there is option of a charging status RGB LED to indicate the status: ready to charge, now charging, or foreign object detected.

Typically, these 15W round charger units are built into a customised table, a seatback or fitted in one of EAO’s table mounted Surface Mount Charger housings.

EAO provides advice and design support on how to integrate and power the chargers.

The wireless chargers operate from 12VDC input providing up to 15W of charging power for fast opportunistic charging.

EAO’s power supplies can provide the necessary input voltage. They can run from the train’s DC power or from an existing onboard AC supply and can be supplied with all the necessary cables. They are compact enough to fit into seats or train walls.

Advantages

• High power wireless charging
• Optional magnetic locating ring firmly locates phone
• Fast charging due to optimal magnet coupling and 15W coils
• Reliable system with no socket to wear
• Standard tabletop housings available
• A range of rail approved power supplies 
• Status LED option

EAO’s multicoil 10W wireless charging units can reliably charge mobile devices without the need for a charging cable. Typically, these rectangular charger units are built into a seatback, grab pole or seat divider.

This rectangular model can be fitted to the patented SliderFLEX seatback or grab pole housing.

EAO provides advice and design support on how to integrate and power the chargers.

The wireless chargers operate from 12VDC input providing up to 10W of charging power for fast opportunistic charging. 

This rectangular charger has multiple coils - when a mobile device is placed on the housing, one of the coils will always couple with the charging receiver. This works wherever it is placed across different phone models, or orientations – ideal for seatbacks and grab poles.

The auxiliary USB output socket fitted to the wireless chargers can also be used to connect a phone or charge a second device with a cable. The output will then be shared between 5W wireless and 5W USB. 

The USB output socket can be fitted with an extension cable to a separate USB socket or adaptor. This can act as a maintenance part that can be replaced if worn, without affecting the main unit itself. Alternatively, the USB output can be left unconnected, so the unit functions solely as a wireless charger.

EAO’s power supplies can provide the necessary input voltage. They can run from the train’s DC power or from an existing onboard AC supply and can be supplied with all the necessary cables. They are compact enough to fit into seats or train walls.

Advantages

• Reliable wireless charging
• Passengers can charge without a cable
• Auxiliary USB wired charging output
• Standard tabletop and seat back housings available
• A range of rail approved power supplies 
• Multiple coils to allow upright charging in any orientation

EAO’s patented SliderFLEX chargers can be fitted to the seatbacks of airline type seats to provide each passenger with reliable wireless phones charging, without the need for a charging cable. The rugged metal assembly has a soft touch charging surface with a cushioned slider that firmly hold the phone in the assembly in either portrait or landscape orientation for easy viewing of the phone screen.

The grab pole and wall mounted chargers are designed for opportunistic wireless charging by standing passengers on short journeys and can be fitted with, or without the auxiliary USB socket. 

This utilises EAO’s rectangular charger which has multiple coils - when a mobile device is placed in the SliderFLEX housing, one of the coils will always couple with the charging receiver wherever it is placed within the phone. This works wherever it is placed across different phone models, or orientations – ideal for seatbacks and grab poles.

The auxiliary USB output bottom mounted USB-C socket can also be used to connect a phone using a cable. The output power can then be shared 5W wireless and 5W though the USB. 

The USB output socket utilises an inline adaptor connected to the wireless charger unit, it can be easily replaced as a maintenance part, without affecting the main charger unit itself. Alternatively, the USB output can be blanked off.

EAO’s power supplies can provide the necessary input voltage. They can run from the train’s DC power or from an existing onboard AC supply and can be supplied with all the necessary cables. They are compact enough to fit into seats or train walls.

Advantages

• Seatback mounted charger for airline style seats
• SliderFLEX securely holds the phone
• View content in landscape or portrait mode 
• Multiple coils ensure maximum compatibility of modern smart phones
• Passengers can charge without a cable
• Auxiliary USB output for wired charging
• A range of rail approved power supplies 

The Surface Mounted Charger (SMC) is an easy to mount housing assembly for mounting round wireless chargers into the top of a table. Train operators can cut a round hole in an existing table or design a new table to fit the chargers to the top of the table with the wires for the power supply to the bottom of the table.

The attractive low-profile design has a moulded charging symbol to clearly indicate it’s purpose. The assembly can be used to fit either EAO’s round EAO 10W wireless charger, or the higher power 15W charger which features the integrated magnetic locating ring to securely hold the phone in the optimal position for fast charging.

The SMC assembly is held securely in place, through a combination of high bond adhesive tape around the rim of the SMC and with the option of a mounting clamp screwed into the bottom of the table and fixed to the bottom of the charger.

The chargers themselves that are fitted into the SMC assembly have the option of an auxiliary USB wired output on the 10W version, or a charging status RGB LED indicator output for the 15W and magnetic locating ring versions.

EAO’s power supplies can provide the necessary input voltage. They can run from the train’s DC power or from an existing onboard AC supply and can be supplied with all the necessary cables. They are compact enough to fit into seats or train walls.

Advantages

• Easy charger mounting from the top of a table
• Reliable wireless charging
• Auxiliary USB wired charging output
• A range of rail approved power supplies 

EAO’s standard DC output power supplies are housed in a rugged IP40 enclosure for chassis mounting. Models are available for direct connection to the vehicle battery (DC input), or to an auxiliary 110 to 230VAC supply. They provide a 12V output suitable for EAO’s 10W and 15W wireless chargers. The 30W combined output is routed to two separate output connectors. The range is fully compliant with the latest international railway standards including shock and vibration, EMC and fire protection.

Advantages

• AC and DC input models for easy power connections
• DC input models cover two nominal vehicle battery voltages
• Two 12V regulated outputs up to 2.5A
• EN 50155 (2021), EN 50121.3.2 (2016) and EN 45545-2 (2020) compliant
• Sealed to IP40 with mounting flange and screw terminal connections

The EU directive 2024 mandates that all new portable electronic devices must use USB-C sockets, including new Apple iPhones and iPads. EAO’s charging sockets utilise this USB-C global standard.

Modern laptops, tablets and portable devices use USB-C, due to its ability to automatically charge at a range of voltages from 5V to 20V and at higher powers up to 60 Watts when combined with a suitable power supply from EAO that supports the Power Delivery PD (3.0) standard or the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) standard.

Separation of power and charging reliability

Charging sockets for public transport are subject to frequent use and current USB-A sockets suffer from wear through incorrect insertion or overuse. Completely changing a traditional 230VAC socket due to a faulty USB-A socket is commonplace, costly and requires the isolation of the mains 230VAC power on the train. 

Reliable and serviceable

USB-C charging sockets are unpolarised (can be inserted in either direction) and are less prone to wear through misuse. EAO’s sockets can be fitted separately from our power supplies, with low voltage at the socket, they designed for easy replacement as a maintenance part.

Advantages

• Standard future proof USB-C connector
• Reliable low wear connection
• Supports phone and laptop charging*
• Safe low voltage outlet 
• Serviceable – simple to replace
• Range of standard and customisable housings

* When used with an EAO PD/PPS power supply

Replacing AC power sockets with USB-C

With EAO’s USB-C PD/PPS enabled sockets, passengers no longer need a plug-in power adaptor for their phone or laptop. All they need is their USB-C cable.

Faulty power adaptors carry the risk of loose covers and dangerous exposure to the main AC power and AC sockets can also be or overloaded by passengers using high power devices such bicycle battery chargers. So, train operators could replace them with USB-C sockets with PPS.

Standard and customised housings

EAO offers single or dual sockets in a 30.5mm mounting, or custom sockets are available. 

EAO rail approved PD/PPS power supplies convert high voltage AC or DC train carriage power to the correct phone or laptop charging voltage for the USB-C sockets.

Using the Power Delivery (PD 3.0) protocol, the EAO USB Programmable Power Supply (PPS) negotiates with the phone, tablet or laptop the correct voltage between 5VDC and 20VDC and the optimal power level to efficiently and rapidly charge the device. Each of the twin outputs deliver up to 60W of power.

The AC input power supplies operate using any global mains voltage, whilst there are two DC versions with either 24VDC or 72-110VDC input.

Housed in a rugged IP40 enclosure for chassis mounting and with reliable screw terminal connections, the range is fully compliant with international railway standards including shock and vibration, EMC and fire protection.

Advantages

• Multi-voltage output from 5VDC to 20VDC compliant with USB-PD 3.0
• Supports Fixed Voltage and Programmable Power Supply (PPS) charging
• Two independent separately regulated outputs up to 60W each
• EN 50155 (2021), EN 50121.3.2 (2016) and EN 45545 (2020) compliant
• IP40 sealed, low profile enclosure for easy installation under seats and tables
• Additional input voltage pass-through connection for daisy chaining