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Manual: Zaptec

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

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Written by Sjoerd
Updated over 9 months 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

  • Installation guide Zaptec

  • Configuration device: laptop

Follow the steps:

Step 1: Go to the Zaptec portal: https://portal.zaptec.com/

Step 2: Login with your login details (same as for the Zaptec app).

Step 3: Go to Installations and select your installation.

Step 4: After that click on Settings and choose the tab Authentication.

Step 5: Enable the OCPP-J 1.6 authentication.

Step 6: Fill in the E-Flux by Road backoffice URL: ws://ocpp.e-flux.nl/1.6/e-flux/{deviceId}

Note: The {deviceId} at the end of the URL will automatically be replaced with the charger’s device Id (serial no.) when connecting to the backoffice, so you don’t have to fill in the serial number at the end of the URL.

Step 7: Save the changes and reboot the charger. You do not have to fill in a password to connect the charger to the E-Flux by Road backend. Once the charger has been rebooted, it should be connected to the E-Flux by Road backend.

If you are the installer of the charging station, go to step 8. If you are the owner of the charging station, go to step 9.

Step 8: 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 9: Complete the following steps to register the station on the E-Flux by Road platform:

  1. Ask your installer to complete Step 8 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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