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Charge Controller

<Term id="charge-controller" />

label: Charge Controller
summary:
A device that regulates the electric current that is either drawn from the battery or added to it. It protects the battery against overcharging and electrical overload.

Controller Firmware

<Term id="controller" />

label: Controller Firmware
summary:
The software that runs on a Charge Controller. It provides the bridge between hardware and software.

Charge Point Operator

<Term id="charge-point-operator" />

label: Charge Point Operator
summary:
Charge Point Operators are responsible for the installation and management of chargers and charging stations. CPO's are also responsible for the maintenance of the chargers.

Dashboard

<Term id="configuration-dashboard" />

label: Dashboard
summary:
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Free Charging

<Term id="free-charging" />

label: Free Charging
summary:
A mode that allows you to charge without paying.

Backend

<Term id="backend" />

label: Backend
summary:
An OCPP-based backend, providing advanced features for managing Charging Stations.

Backend Dashboard

<Term id="backend-dashboard" />

label: Backend Dashboard
summary:
The dashboard provided by your Backend provider.

Charging Station

<Term id="charging-station" />

label: Charging Station
summary:
There are two types of charging stations: faster charging DC stations and slower AC charging. In the private sector there are also so-called Wallboxes

SSH

<Term id="ssh" />

label: SSH
summary:
SSH (Secure Socket Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol used for secure remote access and data communication over an unsecured network.
It provides encrypted authentication and data transfer, ensuring that sensitive information is protected from potential eavesdropping or tampering.
SSH is widely used for remote administration of servers, remote command execution, and secure file transfers.

EVSE ID

<Term id="evse-id" />

label: EVSE ID
summary:
The EVSE ID (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment ID) is a unique identifier assigned to a Charging Station.
It is used to identify the charging station in the Backend.
Also known as OCPP ChargeBoxIdentity (ChargePointID).

Format
<country code><EVSE Operator ID (3 digits)><ID type><power outlet ID (up to 30 digits)>

Examples
GB*CPI*F*2987
DE*ABC*E*123456789012345678901234567890
USABCE123456789012345 (the * separator is optional)

EMA ID

<Term id="ema-id" />

label: EMA ID
summary:
The EMA ID (E-Mobility Account Identifier) is a unique identifier assigned to .
It is used to identify the Operator.

Format
<country code><EMA ID (3 digits)>

Examples
GB*CPI
DE*ABC
USABCE (the * separator is optional)