Setting up the backend for cellular phone

Each charging point is connected to the backend via the cellular phone network (4G LTE).

Requirements:

  • The charging point is connected to the local network.

  • The network is configured ( > Setting the Network Via Cellular Phone ).

  • The SIM card from the backend operator or cellular phone provider is present and activated.

  • Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot of the charge controller ( > Interior View).

  • The user interface must be open and you must be logged in.

Procedure:

  1. In the navigation area, select [Backend].
  2. Under [Connection] > Connection type select [GSM].
  3. Under [OCPP] > OCPP ChargeBoxIdentity (ChargePointID), check the ChargePointID (DE*342*EXXXXXXXX).
  4. Under [OCPP mode] select the value [OCPP-J 1.6].
  5. Under [WebSockets JSON OCPP URL of the backend] enter the value [ws://ocpp.e-flux.nl/1.6/sma].
  6. Click on [Save] to save the changes and [Restart].
  7. In the dashboard overview, the connection status to the backend is displayed.
  8. You can sign up as a new user in the SMA eMobility Portal and manage the charging station ( > Register as a new user in the eMobility Portal).
  9. If you already have an account in the SMA eMobility Portal, log in to the eMobility Portal to manage the charging station ( > Log in to eMobility Portal as an existing user).
    Setting up the backend via Ethernet
    Register as a new user in the eMobility Portal