This page provides instructions for setting up your Eaton charger with ChargeLab software. After you complete steps 1-3, it is critical that you submit THIS form to register in ChargeLab's system.
For Wi-Fi (GMEV40CME1B-WC) and Cellular (GMEV40CMC1B-WC) Models
1. Confirm Power
- Ensure the LCD display is illuminated and showing the home screen.
- Status icons such as “Plug In Vehicle” should be visible on-screen.
- A powered unit will show either:
- A car with a cable illustration
- Charger information along the bottom of the screen (serial number)
2. Establish Network Connectivity
⚙️ Wi-Fi Setup (GMEV40CME1B-WC)
- Connect the charger to a Laptop via RJ45 (Ethernet).
- Open the Eaton Commissioning Tool (download from Eaton’s support site).
- Use the serial number on the screen to sign in
- The password is eaton
- Navigate to Wi-Fi, enter the SSID and password of a 2.4 GHz network.
- Click Submit, confirm in the Activity Log that credentials are accepted.
- Reboot the unit via the tool.
- Disconnect the Ethernet cable. Upon reboot, the unit will auto-connect to Wi-Fi and the Eaton CNM.
📍 LCD Wi-Fi and CNM icon will light up and appear along the top of the charger.
📶 Cellular Setup (GMEV40CMC1B-WC)
- Carefully open the charger per the installation guide instructions.
- Insert the SIM card (If you purchased a 4G Plan, this is found in the packing slip on the box.)
- Using the Eaton Commissioning Tool, go to Cellular and enter the correct APN.
- If using a ChargeLab SIM the APN is super
- Submit, then reboot the unit.
- Disconnect the Ethernet connection.
📍 Successful connection is confirmed when both 4G and Eaton CNM icons are lit on the LCD.
3. Link to ChargeLab or Eaton CNM
- Confirm that the station is communicating with Eaton CNM via status icons.
- To link to ChargeLab:
- In the tool, go to OCPP
- Enter the OCPP server URL
- ChargeLab’s OCPP URL is wss://ocpp.io
- Reboot the unit and disconnect Ethernet
📍 A chainlink icon will appear long the top right of the LCD screen.
4. Claim the Charger
- Complete this form
- After you submit the form, you will receive the following within 24 hours:
- An email confirmation that your dashboard has been set up
- An invitation to your dashboard for configuration
- Access your dashboard to manage pricing, access and reports
5. Confirm Final Status
- Wait for all four icons to illuminate on the LCD (Wi-Fi or 4G, Ethernet if connected, Eaton CNM, and general system OK).