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Manual: Etrel INCH Core

On this page you will find the steps to connect the Etrel INCH Core charger to the E-Flux by Road platform.

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Written by Jochem Boot
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Configuration Requirements

  • Configuration package E-Flux by Road

    • Contains: EVSE ID, configuration manual for the installer and registration manual for the owner of the charging station

  • INCH Core Quick Start Guide

  • INCH Core app

  • Configuration device: mobile phone

Follow the steps

Step 1: Safely complete the installation of the INCH Core according to the INCH Core Quick Start Guide.

Step 2: Download the INCH Core app in the Google Play Store or the App Store.

Step 3: Once downloaded, open the INCH Core app and press Charging stations in the main menu.

Step 4: Click on Add new charging station and follow the instructions to connect the charger to the app.

Step 5: Once the charger is added, select Settings in the main menu to open the Device configuration.

Step 6: Select WIFI connection and connect the charger to an available Wi-Fi network.

Step 7: Navigate to the Central system settings and enter the following values:

  • Protocol: OCPP 1.6 JSON

  • Enable connection: ‘Enabled’

  • Address: ws://ocpp.road.io/e-flux

  • Charging station’s ID: ‘Enter charge box serial number’

Step 8: Check if the Central system connection status is Connected.

If you are the installer of the charging station, go to Step 9. If you are the owner of the charging station, go to step 10.

Step 9: Complete the following steps to activate the station on the E-Flux by Road platform:

  1. Login to your Field Service Account or create a Field Service Account via www.e-flux.io/installer-signup*.

  2. Go to “Setup New EVSE” in the menu on the left and enter the serial number or OCPP ID of the station.

  3. Click on “Setup charging station”.

  4. Click on Upload Configuration, then click Next.

  5. Choose and define the connector type, and choose “Save Connector Configuration”.

  6. The charging station is now activated and ready to be registered by the owner!

*A Field Service Account is for installers only and will be used as a point of contact for technical tickets.

Step 10: Complete the following steps to register the station on the E-Flux by Road platform:

  1. Ask your installer to complete Step 9 to finish the configuration of your charger, or call E-Flux by Road to finish the configuration.

  2. Create an E-Flux by Road account by going to www.e-flux.io/signup.

    • Is this charging station facilitated by your employer? Check your email for the invitation.

  3. Follow the steps to add the location and register your charging station.

  4. Put the sticker with the QR code on the charging station so it’s easier to identify the station if you need support.

  5. The charging station is now registered and ready to be used!

The charging station is now connected to the E-Flux by Road platform!

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