How to ensure your charger is compatible with vaylens

For hardware manufacturers and CPOs: ensure compatibility with vaylens charge point management system (CPMS)

For hardware manufacturers and charge point operators (CPOs) considering integrating new chargers with our charge point management system (CPMS), ensuring compatibility is crucial. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to test and confirm that your chargers meet the necessary requirements to connect with vaylens using OCPP 1.6j.

What are the minimum requirements for a connection?

To successfully connect to vaylens, your charger must be capable of communicating via OCPP 1.6j protocol. The minimum requirements for this connection are outlined below:

• Support for basic OCPP 1.6j features including boot notification, remote start/stop, and configuration retrieval
• Capability to perform local authorization and transactions using RFID cards

What is needed for testing?

To conduct the test effectively you need:

• a test charger,
• a consumer (electric vehicle) for practical testing,
• two RFID cards to test local start and stop functions.

How long does the test take?

The compatibility test typically takes up to two hours to complete, depending on the number of features being tested.

What is tested?

During the test, the following functions will be checked to ensure they operate correctly with our CPMS:

• Boot notification
• Remote start
• Remote stop
• Local start (via RFID card)
• Local stop (via RFID card)
• Get configuration
• Get diagnostics
• Change availability
• Cold restart

Optional tests include:

• Load management
• Calibration law conformity
• Firmware updates

What are the costs of testing?

There is no cost associated with testing your charger for compatibility with our CPMS. We provide this service free of charge to ensure a seamless integration for our partners.

How do you initiate the testing?

The process to begin testing is straightforward:

1. Contact us at help@emobility.software to initiate the process.
2. We will check if your model has already been tested. If not, we will schedule a testing session with you.
3. We will conduct the test at the agreed time to confirm compatibility.

Who can you contact in case of questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance during the setup or testing process, our partner management team is ready to help. Please reach out to us via help@emobility.software.

Ensuring that your charger is compatible with our CPMS is essential for a successful deployment. By following this guide and utilizing our free testing service, you can be confident that your chargers will integrate smoothly with vaylens, providing a reliable and efficient service to users. We look forward to assisting you in this process and fostering a productive partnership.