Configure your charger locally so that it can communicate with our vaylens backend
Why do you need to configure your charger locally?
By configuring the charger locally, you ensure that all functions have been set as required and match the POI data displayed in eMobility apps and navigation systems. This is essential for users in the field as well as for accurate billing, monitoring and overall system performance.
How do you configure your charger?
After installation, carry out the configuration using the configuration software from the manufacturer of your charger, which is usually included with the hardware. If you have any questions, you can request help from the manufacturer.
Start the configuration:
To communicate with a backend, your charger requires a connection either via the Internet (LAN or WLAN) or a SIM card. Connect your charger to the Internet or set up communication via SIM card:-
- If you are using a SIM card supplied by vaylens, enter the following APN name:
iot.emobility - If you are using a SIM card from another provider, check with your provider whether an APN is required.
- If you are using a SIM card supplied by vaylens, enter the following APN name:
wss://prod.services-emobility.com/device/ocpp16/
The backend URL can also be named OCPP URL, Endpoint URL, OCPP Server, Websocket URL, Central System Address, Charging Mangement Platform or similar.
In the following, access data for communication between the vaylens backend and your charger must be defined once. Depending on how your charger is installed, there are two options here:
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- (recommended) Some manufacturers provide you with the access data for the charger directly. Read these out in the charger and enter them in the fields for OCPP Chargebox ID and HTTP Basic Password. If you have no corresponding information from the manufacturer, define the access data yourself.
After you have entered the access data, you can use our Charging Station Connectivity Tester at https://connectiontest.services-emobility.com to check whether a connection to the vaylens backend can be established. If the connection has been successfully established, you can download a PDF document with a so-called claiming code which is required to onboard your charger to vaylens. Save this document or forward it to the person who will onboard the charger to the vaylens portal. - You can also onboard your charger to the vaylens portal before configuring it locally. When creating the charger, you can freely assign or generate the OCPP Chargebox ID and the HTTP Basic password. You must then use this access data for the local configuration - so share it with the person who installs the charger on site.
- (recommended) Some manufacturers provide you with the access data for the charger directly. Read these out in the charger and enter them in the fields for OCPP Chargebox ID and HTTP Basic Password. If you have no corresponding information from the manufacturer, define the access data yourself.
OCPP Chargebox ID and HTTP Basic Password can be named as Chargebox Identity & Authorization Key, WebSocketUsername & WebSocketPassword or similar by different manufacturers.
In the final step, attach charge point stickers to the charge points of your charger. This is particularly relevant for public chargers. When attaching the charge point stickers, make sure that the EVSE ID and the charge point to which the sticker has been attached are clearly assigned. The EVSE ID must later be entered in the vaylens portal at this charge point. Charge point stickers can be ordered in our webshop.
After successful configuration, you can onboard your charger to the vaylens portal. If you need assistance in onboarding, please refer to Getting started: Basics in onboarding your first charger.