Are you all set? Explore the step-by-step process to successfully establish charging infrastructure as a CPO
Setting up charging infrastructure as a CPO is a complex process that encompasses the integration of hardware, software and collaboration among different parties.
This checklist serves as a structured roadmap, consolidating the critical steps involved in deploying charging infrastructure.
This checklist serves as a general guideline. Please note that individual steps may vary depending on the requirements or chosen hardware.
1. Check Hardware compatibility
Before you start, consider technical specifications of your chosen hardware and respective compatibility to vaylens. A comprehensive list on the vaylens Website gives you an overview of compatible manufacturers and models. If you need further assistance, our team assists you via help@emobility.software.
2. Sign vaylens contract
Our sales team helps you define your product needs and forms a contract base for our collaboration. Refer to our online forms to contact our sales team or directly register for the vaylens partnership.
3. Order SIM card
If your charger doesn't have a built-in WiFi or LAN connection, you can order a SIM card for the communication between charger and vaylens. SIM cards can be ordered in our webshop.
4. Request EVSE IDs
If you intend to commercialize your chargers in Roaming networks, the charge points need to be identified by a unique EVSE ID. This EVSE ID can be freely selected as long as it complies with the specifications. Request your IDs with BDWE.
5. Order charge point stickers
To help EV drivers identify and utilize your chargers effectively, make sure to attach charge point stickers to your charge points. They display important information like EVSE ID and payment information. Charge point stickers can be ordered in our webshop.
6. Perfom Hardware installation
If your hardware has not been installed yet, install it at the designated location with the assistance of an electrician. Please consult your hardware manufacturer for any guidance and assistance. Then, perform the initial configuration on the hardware and ensure its technical functionality. Make sure to note down all important hardware information regarding the OCPP connection (OCPP ID, Basic Authentication Password, ICCID etc.).
7. Use Connectivity Tester
As soon as your charger is locally configured, you can use the Charging Station Connectivity Tester to check if a connection to vaylens can be established. For a detailed description on the individual steps please refer to our guide Charging Station Connectivity Tester and Claiming Code.
⚠️The Connectivity Tester can only check the connection for OCPP chargers.
8. Onboard to vaylens
Start establishing your charging infrastructure with onboarding first chargers. Make sure to cover the following topics: put your charger into operation, carry out a basic configuration and assign related products to fulfil your individual use case. For detailed descriptions on the individual steps please refer to the designated guides in our Help Center.
Of course, vaylens supports you all the steps on the way! To make your journey as comfortable as possible, we offer individual trainings and webinars as well as useful guides and documentation for managing your charging infrastructure.
To stay updated and if you need assistance, please make yourself familiar with vaylens' several communication channels:
- Knowledge Base: Explore the world of emobility and vaylens with detailed guides, explanations, a glossary and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Chatbot: Ask our chatbot for quick assistance. The chatbot is located on the bottom right of every vaylens portal page.
- User manual: Dive deep into the topic of vaylens portal.
- Onboarding guides: Use our click guides to quickly and easily onboard a charger.
- Release notes: Stay up to date on new features and improvements to make the most of the portal.
- Customer support: Send an inquiry for individual support.
- Contact form: Reach out to our sales team for product information and questions regarding your existing contract.