Here you can learn how to integrate the reev software into a Schneider Electric charging station.

The integration can be done independently in a few simple steps.


Compatible models: EV Link Pro AC


TABLE OF CONTENTS


What is needed for integration to take place?

  • reev Operator Set
    Make sure the set has arrived at the operator / CPO (CPO = Charge Point Operator) or contracted service provider. Here you will find the necessary onboarding material such as QR code stickers, SIM card and activation code.
  • Laptop
    You will need a laptop to connect to the charging infrastructure control unit via an RJ45 data cable.
  • An active internet connection via Ethernet, WiFi or SIM to connect to the reev backend.


Step-by-Step Integration

The integration process is demonstrated step-by-step in the following chapters. If you have all the necessary utensils from the previous chapter to hand, you can carry out the integration in parallel.


Attached to this article, you will find a detailed presentation of the eSetup app as a PDF, which will guide you through all the steps of the backend configuration.



Schneider Electric I Quick Infos vor der Integration der EVLink Pro AC



EV Link Pro AC - eSetup App

  • Download the eSetup app from the App Store/Google Play Store and start the app.
  • You can log in to save your settings or continue as a guest. Follow the instructions and accept the instructions for use.
  • Select the EVlink Pro AC in the main menu to start the search process.

Search for charging station

  • All charging stations within range and with an activated Bluetooth connection are displayed.
    The Bluetooth connection is active for two hours after switching on. The connection can then be reactivated with an admin card.
    Select the desired charging station and confirm the pairing with the charging station.
  • In the next step, assign a 6-digit PIN code to the charging station. You can then connect to the charging station with the selected PIN.
  • You will then be taken to the following menu page for the charging station.
    Here you can give the charging station an individual name, export the configuration of the charging station or import a different configuration.
    You will also find all the information about the charging station and the current status.
    Under Configuration, you can access the charging station settings.

Configuration

  • The configuration is divided into ten points and can be customized depending on the application. 
  • A new charging station is set to 32 A ex works, DHCP is activated and charging without authentication. 
  • All other points, as well as the setting of the backend connection, can be set during commissioning.

Connectivity

  • To configure the backend connection, the main settings must be made in the two menu items Connectivity and Backend connection.
  • Under Connectivity, you have the option of configuring the network settings of the charging station and activating the integrated modem of the charging station



Network

  • Under Network settings, you can activate/deactivate the DHCP function and assign an individual IP address to the charging station if required. 
  • DHCP is activated in the default setting, which means that the charging station is automatically assigned an IP address when it is connected to a network with an active DHCP server. 
  • If the DHCP function is deactivated, the network settings can be freely selected.


Embedded modem 
Only if an embedded modem is used, please follow the following steps

  • You can activate/deactivate 4G module communication under Embedded modem. 
  • If this is activated, the APN name, user name and password can be entered as follows 
  • can be entered as follows:
    • APN-name: emonvia
    • Username: emonviaCS
    • Password: sqWTzDPFx2


External modem

Computer configuration for the connection to the external 4G modem EVlink - EVP3MM

  1. Connect your computer to the Ethernet network of the external 4G modem EVlink - EVP3MM.
  2. To do this, open the properties of the Internet protocol TCP/IP v4 via the properties menu of the local network on your computer.
  3. Set the following static IP address properties:
    •   IP address: 192.168.0.x (where x is a number between 50 and 100)
    •   Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
    •   No default gateway
    •   No DNS server
    •   No proxy



Configuration of the external 4G modem (EVlink - EVP3MM)

  1. Insert the reev SIM card from the electrician set of the reev setup kit into the external modem.
  2. Open a web browser and enter 192.168.0.254 in the URL field.
  3. Log in to the login page for the first login as follows:   
    • User: admin
    • Password: EVlink4EV!


  1. Navigate to the Cellular menu item in the menu field on the left.
  2. Enter the following for APN, Username and Password.
    • APN: emonvia
    • Username: emonviaCS
    • Password: sqWTzDPFx2
  3. Then confirm with Save and Apply.



Network settings for external modem


  • Under Gateway, enter the IP address of the external modem.
  • Under Preferred DNS and Other DNS, enter the DNS server provided by the external modem. 
  • Please note that the IP address of the external modem must be in the same IP address range as the IP address of the charging station.




Backend connection

  • The connection to a backend can be activated under Backend connection. 
  • Connection to the reev backend:

    The backend URL must be entered as follows: wss://ocpp.reev.com 

  • Please enter the box ID as follows: ProAC_serial number



 


Further steps

  • In order to be able to fully use your charging infrastructure, we ask you to open the following links for onboarding:
  • https://install.reev.com/cpo-onboarding -> For the electrician to obtain and create all necessary data of the charging infrastructure.
  • https://reev.com/reev-connect-setup/ -> For the operator of the charging infrastructure to obtain and create all necessary operator data.


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