Configuration
The Configuration tab summarizes settings configured to manage pricing, accessibility and energy management for the station.
To access the Configuration tab, log in to ChargePoint Platform, navigate to Stations > Stations Overview > Table View. Navigate to the station you wish to access and click anywhere on the column. Tap View/Edit Property. Select the Configuration tab to set up or modify the following parameters for the station.
The table below outlines all the available parameters in the Configuration tab.
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Field Name |
Description |
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Address |
Enter the following information to set up the station address:
You can use the map on the left to drag and set the station pin which will automatically populate the above fields. Switch between the Map and Satellite views. You can modify it later. |
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Lat / Long |
Specify the latitude and longitude of the location. Use the pin on the map to update it automatically. |
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Timezone |
Specify the timezone in which the station is located. Enable the Automatically adjust time for Daylight Saving Time option if it is applicable for you. |
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Helpful Information for Drivers |
Enter tips or helpful information for drivers to access. |
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Customer ID |
Displays the customer ID. |
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Usage Category |
Specify the station's usage category. For example, Commercial, Public, Residential, etc. |
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Customer category |
Specify the customer category. For example, Workplace, Retail, Education, etc. |
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Powered by Green Energy |
Specify if the station is powered by green energy. |
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Accessibility & Pricing |
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Usable by |
Specify who can use the station. Use the drop-down list to select driver groups. |
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Visible to |
Specify who can see the station on their applications and portals. You can limit access by making the station visible to a specific category of drivers. |
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Station Message |
Select a station message from the drop-down list. To create station messages, see Create a Station Message. |
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Local Information |
Select a local information message from the drop-down list. To create local information messages, see Local Information Message. |
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Pricing Policy |
Select the pricing policy from the drop-down list. To create pricing policies, see Create a Pricing Policy. |
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Waitlist Policy |
Select the waitlist policy for the station from the drop-down list. To create waitlist policies, see Create a Waitlist Policy. |
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Video Ads |
Select a video advertisement from the drop-down list and apply it to your station. For more information, see Video Ads. |
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Access Restriction |
Select a group from the drop-down list to restrict access to the station. |
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Parking Accessibility Port 1 |
Specify the parking facilities available at your station (Van Accessible and Disabled Parking). |
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Program |
Displays station program details. |
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Real Time Metering |
Enable or disable real time metering. You can use real time metering to monitoring capabilities designed to optimize energy usage, manage electrical loads, and provide accurate, station-level data for both drivers and site hosts. |
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Power Configuration |
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Circuit Sharing |
Enable or disable circuit sharing for your station. |
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Power Select (Breaker Rating) |
Displays circuit breaker ratings set for your station. Please reach out to ChargePoint Support to configure the amperage.
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Language Preference |
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Station Language |
Select your station language from the drop-down list. |
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Energy Management |
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Asset Tag ID |
Enter the asset identifier for the charger from your inventory tracking system. |
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Meter ID |
Enter the utility meter number for the charging station. |
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Service Delivery Point ID |
Enter the specific meter socket number associated with the charging station. It is designed to remain fixed even if the physical meter is changed. |
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Point of Service ID |
Enter the specific meter socket which is the station's point of connection to the electrical grid. |
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Account ID |
Enter the station account identification number. |
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Circuit ID |
Enter the circuit identification number for the charging station. |
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Panel ID |
Enter the electrical panel identification number for the charging station. |
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Port ID |
Enter the meter identification number for the port. A single charging station can have more than one port. |
Click Save to confirm your changes and Cancel to discard it.