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
Cable (Included with charging station)
Configuration device: laptop
Follow the steps:
Step 1: After a safe installation of the Mennekes charger with the help of the installation manual, you can set up a connection with the charger to change the configuration. This can be done by connecting a PC or laptop to the charger and takes place in the Mennekes web interface.
Step 2: In the first step, you enter the SIM card details in the GPRS configuration.
Access Point Name (APN):
When using a white Road SIM card or another connection method: m2m.services
When using a purple Road SIM card: road.io
Step 3:In the second step, you set up the OCPP protocol under the 'Backend' menu item. There, you select Open Charge Point Protocol v1.6J.
Step 4:Here you set the ACU name; this is your ChargeBox ID.
Step 5:In this step, you enter the backend details. It is also important that the first three checkboxes in the OCPP settings are checked.
OCPP URL of the backend:
When using a white Road SIM card or another connection method: ws://ocpp.road.io/e-flux
When using a purple Road SIM card: ws://ocpp-internal.road.io/e-flux
Step 6: Click on Save and Reboot.
If you are the installer of the charging station, go to Step 7. If you are the owner of the charging station, go to step 8.
Step 7: Complete the following steps to activate the station on the E-Flux by Road platform:
Login to your Field Service Account or create a Field Service Account via www.e-flux.io/installer-signup*.
Go to “Setup New EVSE” in the menu on the left and enter the serial number or OCPP ID of the station.
Click on “Setup charging station”.
Click on Upload Configuration, then click Next.
Choose and define the connector type, and choose “Save Connector Configuration”.
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 8: Complete the following steps to register the station on the E-Flux by Road platform:
Ask your installer to complete Step 7 to finish the configuration of your charger, or call E-Flux by Road to finish the configuration.
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.
Follow the steps to add the location and register your charging station.
Put the sticker with the QR code on the charging station so it’s easier to identify the station if you need support.
The charging station is now registered and ready to be used!