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Manual: GL Charge PublicBox & GlowBox
Manual: GL Charge PublicBox & GlowBox

On this page you will find the steps to connect the GL Charge PublicBox and GlowBox to the E-Flux by Road platform.

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Written by Jochem Boot
Updated over a week ago

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

  • Online Installation Manual GL Charge

  • Configuration device: laptop

  • Ethernet cable

Follow the steps

Step 1: Connect the PC to the charger via an Ethernet cable.

Step 2: Set the IP address of the PC:

  • IP Address: 192.168.1.3

  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Step 3: Open a web browser and navigate to http://192.168.1.2.

Step 4: Log in to the web interface:

  • Username: installer

  • Password: installer

Step 5: In the menu of the web interface, select Ethernet or GSM as the priority connection and configure the network settings accordingly:

  • Ethernet:

    • Navigate to the Ethernet tab

    • Choose the IP address allocation method:

      • DHCP: Automatically obtain an IP address

      • Static IP: Manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS servers

    • Save the settings

  • GSM:

    • Navigate to the GSM tab

    • Enter the SIM card settings from Road:

      • APN: m2m.services

      • PIN code: ‘Not required’

      • Username and Password: ‘Not required’

    • Save the settings

Note: you can configure both Ethernet and GSM connection on the charger, the charger will use the primary connection by default and switch to the secondary if the primary is unavailable.

Step 6: Navigate to the OCPP tab and enter the following values:

  • Host Address: ws://ocpp.road.io/e-flux

  • Charge Point Identity: ‘Enter the serial number of the charger’

  • Security Settings: ‘Not required’

Step 6: Click on the Save button to apply the changes and click on Restart OCPP to connect with the central system.

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:

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

  1. Ask your installer to complete Step 7 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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