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Manual: Garo LS4

On this page you will find the steps to connect the Garo LS4 charger to the E-Flux by Road platform.

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Configuration Requirements

  • Configuration package E-Flux by Road

    • Contains: Sim card (optional), EVSE ID, configuration manual for the installer and registration manual for the owner of the charging station

  • Configuration device: laptop

  • Micro-USB cable capable of Datatransfer

Follow the steps

Step 1:Plug in the Micro-USB in the controller’s config port. The GLB+ only has one controller (see picture below)

The Twin+ & LS4 has 2 controllers (see picture below)

Step 2:Once plugged into the controller open a web browser and navigate to one of the following IP addresses:

New Interface (white background) - refer to page 3

192.168.123.123

  • Legacy Interface (red background) - refer to page 5

Note, if you can’t access the legacy interface with above IP address please try:

GLB+

192.168.123.123/operator/operator

TWIN+, LS4:

192.168.123.123:81/operator/operator Outlet 1

192.168.123.123:82/operator/operator Outlet 2

192.168.123.123/legacy/operator/operator

Login Credentials:

  • Username: operator

  • Password: cherry_zone or yellow_zone

Step 3:After logging into the charge controller, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Backend menu (wait for the page to fully load) and Connection

  2. Select the Connection Type

No backend = No connection to an operator

GSM = 4G SIM card

Ethernet = LAN

USB = Not in use

WLAN = Not in use

Fill in the charger´s CBID in the corresponding field OCPP ChargeBoxIdentity (ChargePointID) Note: This is a unique ID-number that differs from various CPO’s, and therefore it needs to be provided by the backend operator you’re configuring the charger to connect to.

3. Set the OCPP Mode to the latest version, most current is OCPP-J 1.6

4.Fill in the WebSockets JSON OCPP URL ws://ocpp.road.io/e-flux provided by your backend operator.

5. Press “Save” to apply the changes. (The bar is visible at the bottom of the scree

6. Click “Restart”, and when the “Restart Charger” appears, confirm by pressing “Restart” again.

After the above operation (s) are done the charger will restart. Wait until the chargers LED’s displays a green light and log back into the web interface. Use the login credentials:

• Username: operator

• Password: cherry_zone or yellow_zone

Once logged in, navigate to the “Diagnostics” menu and verify that the charger shows “Connected” under “Connection State (Backend)

If you are the installer of the charging station, go to Step 4. If you are the owner of the charging station, go to step 5.

Step 4: 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 5: Complete the following steps to register the station on the E-Flux by Road platform:

  1. Ask your installer to complete Step 4 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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