Setup - Add a Charger

Now that you have an AmpedUp! CSO account set up, it's time to add the EVCC (charger) to the account. Note that, to the CSMS, an EVCC and the actual charging station are the same thing. From the CSMS side, the EVCC is represented as a charging station.

Follow These Steps

Follow the steps below to add the EVCC (charger) to the account.
1
Once you're signed in, you'll be brought to the Dashboard. Navigate to the Chargers screen by selecting the Chargers link at the top of the application. You will be introduced to the the Chargers screen.

From here, press the Add Charger button (plus sign) at the bottom of the screen,
2
On the side or front of the EVCC, you'll find the charger ID in written form and by its associated QR code. It will be formatted similar to the image displayed to the right.
3
In the app, press the Scan Code button to scan the QR code, or enter the charger ID into the Charger ID field. When complete, press the Add button on the top of the screen.
4
Once the Add button is pressed, the EVCC will be added to the list of chargers. Note the Status icon in the charger record. If it is grey, it means the charger is not yet online an needs to be connected via WiFi provisioning (the next topic). If it is green, that indicates that it is already online and can be made available to EV drivers.

Note: The Status icon should be green if the unit is connected to the Internet via and Ethernet connection provided that network supports DHCP.
5
It may be necessary to enable the charger to make it available. You can do so by selecting the charger record, then press the Enable toggle in the Edit Charger Properties screen.

Be sure to press the Save button. You'll then be returned to the Chargers screen.
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