OCPP Backend Connection

Learn more about configuring the communication between the Charging Station and the Backend here.

1. Requirements

Make sure that

• a network connection is in place
• an active subscription to a Backend provider is set up

2. Configuring the Charge Controller

1. Log in to the Config UI using the Operator Login Credentials

2. Apply the following configuration:

Location in Config UI	Parameter	Value	Info
BACKEND > Connection	Connection Type	Set this to the connection type used to access the Internet. Not set up yet? Read this guide
BACKEND > OCPP	OCPP ChargeBoxIdentity (ChargePointID)	Set this to an EVSE ID of your choice (do not use an EVSE ID on more than one Charge Controller inside the same network)	The ChargeBoxIdentity(ChargePointID) is equivalent to the EVSE ID
BACKEND > OCPP	OCPP Mode	Set this to the latest mode supported by your Backend provider
BACKEND > OCPP	WebSockets JSON OCPP URL of the Backend	Set this to the URL of your Backend Example: ws://backend:8080/OCPPJProxy/v16/

1. At the bottom of the Config UI, click , then click to apply the changes

3. Configuring the Backend

1. Log in to the Config UI using the Operator Login Credentials
2. According to your Backend provider's guide, register the Charge Controller via its OCPP ChargeBoxIdentity (ChargePointID) found under Config UI > BACKEND > OCPP
3. Consult your Backend provider's guide for any further actions and configuration steps