Charger Settings
The following are settings for site hosts on a given charger:
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Connectivity:
SIM card: If a SIM card is used, it is recommended to add the SIM card number and network provider for tracking purposes
Wifi: If Wifi is used, a site host may choose to add a wifi name and password so that others know how to ensure the charger has internet connectivity
Ethernet: For use when a charger is hard-wired.
- Pricing: Displays the active pricing rule for the charger. This can be edited directly on the charger settings page. To add more pricing rules, see How to set up pricing rules
- Access: Displays whether the charger is public or private. To learn about access, see How to set up charger access
- Map visibility: A toggle checkbox that will display or remove the charger from publicly viewable maps
- Driver message: Add a message here with any information you would like to communicate to drivers, such as directions or other information.
- Internal note: Use this field if you need to note something down about this charger, or communicate information about the charger to other Company members.
- Power managed?: Denotes whether the charger has been added to a power managed group. For more about power management, see How power management works
- Auto-start: Enable and disable auto-start. Auto-start can be assigned to the Company or to a specific user. If auto-start is assigned to a user, the user must have a registered ChargeLab account. If auto-start is assigned to a Company, pricing is disabled. For more on auto start, see How to start a charge
Deployment Status
Chargers can appear in your dashboard before they have been installed and activated.
The bottom of the charger info box tracks the status of a charger’s deployment, which is crucial for understanding when the charger officially joined the network. Depending on the plan you have, the deployment status could also indicate the start of your license term.
- Deployment Status: This field shows as "Not yet deployed" before deployment and changes to "Deployed" once the charger is connected to the CSMS. The deployment date, which records when the charger was connected, will also be displayed. The deployment status is automatically updated as your charger progresses through the activation process.
- Installer and Installer Email: Tracking who installed your EV chargers is recommended for future maintenance purposes.
- Installation Date: This optional, manual field allows you to record the date when the charger was physically installed.
- Date Added: This field automatically records when the charger was added to the dashboard.