RFID/LED boards

One common authentication method is RFID (radio-frequency identification) chips. This also includes NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. These form the basis of all charging cards. Central to the identification is the so-called UID (Unique IDentifier) of an RFID chip. This is a unique code that represents the identity of a chip.

1. Hardware

Here's a list of available HMI RFID hardware modules:

Model	Compatible Charge Controller models
RFID117-L1	CC612 and CC613 (all variants)	product page
RFID114		product page
RFID105-L1		product page
RFID110		contact Bender sales
HMI150	CC612, CC613, ICC1324, and ICC1314	product page
HMI145		product page
HMI140		product page

1.1. Associated equipment

• Display (for visualization): DPM2X16FP Display Module

1.2. Installation and activation

The RFID module is placed beneath a semi-transparent part of the charging system housing. It should be positioned with a minimum distance of 20 mm from any metal surfaces or metal components to ensure optimal reading performance.

As a Manufacturer

1. Log in to the Legacy Config UI using the Manufacturer Login Credentials
2. Under Manufacturer set Enable RFID to On
3. Under Manufacturer, set Type of Display to Bender LCD-Module DPM2x16FP
4. At the bottom of the Legacy Config UI, click to apply the changes

tip

When no RFID module is installed, set Enable RFID to Off. This prevents error messages.

As an Operator

Prerequisite

The Manufacturer must have set the HMI up correctly

1. Log in to the Config UI using the Operator Login Credentials
2. Under AUTHORIZATION > RFID Settings set Enable RFID to On
3. At the bottom of the Config UI, click , then click to apply the changes

2. RFID LED indications

Behavior	Meaning
(static) GREEN GREEN GREEN	The Charging System is free and ready for use.
(static) YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW	The Charging System is reserved for another user.
(rotating) WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE	The authorization process is running. Please wait.
(blinking fast) BLUE BLUE BLUE	The presented RFID card has been accepted. Vehicle is not yet connected or has just been disconnected from the charging system.
(blinking) BLUE BLUE BLUE	Charging has been authorized. The vehicle is charging.
(blinking fast) GREEN YELLOW BLUE	The presented RFID card has been rejected.
(static) GREEN YELLOW BLUE	Due to technical errors the Charging Station is out of order.
(blinking) GREEN YELLOW BLUE	The Charging station is being updated.

info

When presenting a RFID that either has not been presented for a while or has never been presented, it might take some time for the backend to recognize the RFID. When the LEDs show that the card has been rejected, wait some time and present it again.

3. Charge Controller LED indications

CC613

Regular

The status LED is to be found on the front of the controller.

Behavior	Meaning
(static) ORANGE	Power on, System booting
(static) BLUE	Embedded Linux is starting
(static) GREEN	Firmware starting
(blinking) GREEN	System running, system ready for operation
(blinking) RED	System error

Eichrecht

Behavior	Meaning
(static) ORANGE	Power on, System booting
(static) BLUE	Embedded Linux is starting
(static) GREEN	Firmware starting
(blinking every 10s) GREEN	System running, system ready for operation
(static and blinking every 10s) BLUE	Vehicle is charging
no LED showing for 10 seconds	Signature is generated
(blinking fast) RED	System error
(blinking) RED	Signing at the end of charging (ca. 39 seconds)

Ethernet indications

Behavior	Meaning
Off	No Ethernet connection
(static) GREEN	Ethernet connection
(blinking) YELLOW	Data exchange at 100 Mbit/s
(static) YELLOW	Data exchange at 10 Mbit/s

CC612

Regular

The CC612 has three LEDs (Alarm, Ready, PLC) that are to be found on the controller.

Behavior	Meaning
(static) ORANGE GREEN GREEN	Firmware starting
(blinking) GREEN	System running, system ready for operation
(static) RED	System error

Eichrecht

Behavior	Meaning
(static) ORANGE	Power on, System booting
(static) BLUE	Embedded Linux is starting
(static) GREEN	Firmware starting
(blinking every 10s) GREEN	System running, system ready for operation
(static and blinking every 10s) GREEN	Vehicle is charging
no LED showing for 10 seconds	Signature is generated
(blinking fast) RED	System error

Ethernet indications

The CC612 does not have an integrated Ethernet Port. The Ethernet activity is indicated by the USB adapter.

ICC1324

Regular

Behavior	Meaning
BLUE continuisly	Embedded Linux is starting
GREEN continuisly	Firmware starting
GREEN blinking	System running, system ready for operation

Ethernet Indications

Behavior	Meaning
Off	No Ethernet connection
GREEN blinking	Data Exchange at 100 Mbit/s
GREEN not showing	Data Exchange at 10 Mbit/s
YELLOW continuisly	Ethernet Connection

4. RFID support

4.1. Standards

Supported RFID-related standards:

ISO/IEC 14443 A 1-4

ISO/IEC 7816

NFC Forum Type 2

MIFARE® EV1-2

3DES Encryption

EN 50364

EN IEC 61851-21-2

EN IEC 62368-1

EN IEC 63000

ETSI EN 300 330

ETSI EN 301 489-1

ETSI EN 301 489-3

4.2. Tag types

The Charge Controller family supports all MIFARE® variants:

MIFARE Classic® EV1 1K-4K

MIFARE Ultralight®

MIFARE Ultralight® EV1

MIFARE Ultralight® C

MIFARE Plus® S

MIFARE Plus® X

MIFARE Plus® SE

MIFARE Plus® EV2

MIFARE® DESFire®

MIFARE® DESFire® EV1-3

MIFARE® 2GO

MIFARE® SmartMX

4.3. Additional notes

• With the MIFARE® DESFire® EV2, we support the EV2 security features
• Only the UID can be read
• Limited support for rolling UIDs. We advise against rolling UIDs

4.4. Recommendations

• For increased security, always use EV2