Hardware template
GreenFlux allows CPOs to create a 'Hardware template', basically a blueprint of a Charge station consisting of:
- No. of EVSEs
- EVSE capabilities (for roaming)
- No. of Connectors
- Connectors capacity
Hardware template
There are two ways to create a template: up-front or as part of the CS creation wizard. The focus is on creating them up front.
In the Charge Station overview table, click on the drop down next to 'add Charge Station' and then 'Manage Hardware Template'. You will see any existing templates.
From here it is possible to edit a Hardware template or create a new one.
EVSE & Connectors
Selecting 'Add Hardware template' opens the following screen.
1. Write a name for the template (this can be changed later)
2. Select a Hardware configuration
Note: GreenFlux will remove the following capabilities from the list as they are not supported.
Updating a Hardware template
A Hardware template can simply be updated following the same steps to create it.
A hardware template is not connected to a Charge Station, it is used as a copy. So it is possible to independently update e.g. a single value for a Charge Station without having to create specific Hardware templates.
Similarly, updating a hardware template will not update any charge stations that used this template. This is different from e.g. the Energy Mix template which is directly connected to a Location.
Capabilities (Roaming)
These capabilities will be shared via Roaming/OCPI with the network to give other EMSPs an understanding of what this EVSE is capable of.
- RFID reader - Charging at this EVSE can be authorized with an RFID token/card.
- Credit Card Payable - EVSE has a payment terminal that makes it possible to pay for charging using a credit card. Currently, it is specified as 'credit card' but it should be interpreted as 'has payment terminal'.
- Start/Stop Capable The EVSE can remotely be started/stopped. It would allow starting a session via e.g. a mobile App. The majority of charge stations supports this.
It is important that these are filled in correctly because in EV Charging Apps, Drivers might filter on Charge Stations that accept Charge Cards or also other payment forms.
Connector Hardware
Connector Type:
Type | Description |
CCS1 cable | DC power connection mainly used in the US |
CCS2 cable | DC power connection mainly used in Europe |
CHAdeMO cable | CHAdeMO cable |
Type 2 Cable | AC power connection in Europe. Cable is less common. |
Type 2 Socket | AC power connection in Europe. Only socket is most common. |
Type 1 Socket | AC Power connection in the US. |
Voltage: Voltage of the connector
Max Amps: Maximum amperage of the connector, in ampere
Max Power: Maximum electric power that can be delivered by this connector
Max Power can be calculated by multiplying Voltage * Amps = Watt.
For a 3-phase AC, this can be multiplied by 3
Typical Configurations
Description | Voltage | Amps | Max Power |
AC 1 phase | 230 V | 32 A | 7.4 KW |
AC 3 phase | 230 V | 32 A | 22 KW |
Fast CCS/CHAdeMO 50KW | 500 V | 50 A | 50 KW |
Fast AC 50 KW | 230 V | 63 A | 43 KW |
Fast CCS xxKW | V | A | Volt * Amps |
Overwrite tariffs
Typically tariffs are set for the entire Charge Station. However in a mixed Connector Charge Station (e.g. AC and DC), they can be separate.
Per Connector, it is possible to set 'overwrite tariffs' that will be used instead of the Charge Station default tariff.
At the moment there is missing feature/capability to 'view Connectors that have an overwrite tariff'. Alternatives could be to add a Note or create a Custom Group to make this easier searchable if required.