Skip to main content

Reduxi with Starcharge Aurora AC EVSE Charger

Updated

Connect the Reduxi controller to StarCharge Aurora and leverage the OCPP protocol. Reduxi can reduce your electricity bill by 70%.

1. Install

Install the wallbox according to the manufacturer's instructions and put it into operation.

For more details, follow the link to the manual:
https://assets-global.website-files.com/5e870ec047674e044920655e/6388d21b3d2bede4cf01cfd5_Star%20Charge%20Wallbox_Operation%20Manual%20(English).pdf

You have three options for connecting the charging station to the internet: via SIM card, WiFi, or Ethernet.


The following photo shows the connection area of the charging station. There, you can install the SIM card or connect the Ethernet cable next to the AC connection:

2. Aurora Webpage Login

Once the charging station has been installed, you must connect to it using either your PC or Laptop.

 

2.1 Connection via Ethernet cable:

  1. Connect your PC or laptop either directly to the charging station or alternatively to a local switch to which the charging station is also connected.

  2. Temporarily set the IP address of your PC or laptop. Use an IP address between 192.168.88.1-200
    We recommend programs such as NetSetMan or similar. Alternatively, the settings can also be made directly in the operating system for the corresponding network connection.

    NetSetMan:

    Windows Settings:

  3. Open your browser and enter the default IP address of the charging station: 192.168.88.206

    to login use:
    user: wbdh
    passwort: 26835941

  4. Now you should be on the web interface of the charging station:

3. Enter Chargepoint ID ans setup OCPP

  1. Select Quick Setup on the left side of the main page
  2. Enter the ChargePoint ID and confirm by clicking Submit
    Important: Make a note of this for later
  3. Enter IP address from the Reduxi Controller which is installed on site.
  4. SSL_Enable: The value is 1 when the backend uses TLS for access, otherwise the value is 0.
  5. Enter Port number 9000
  6. Enter the path from the Reduxi Controller: /ocpp/1.6/json
  7. Authorization key: just leave it blank
  8. Click the Submit in OCPP Part to confirm delivering the setting information to the backend.

 

4. Configure Network Settings of the Aurora

Once you're on the charging station's web interface, you'll need to configure the network settings.

You have the following options for connecting the charging station to the internet or local network:

  • 4G (SIM)
  • WiFi
  • LAN (Ethernet)

 

4.1 4G (SIM)

  1. Select Software Setting on the left side of the main page.
  2. Find 4G configuration
  3. Click Enable modification and enter the information you received from your mobile provider.

  4. Confirm with submit

     

4.2 WiFi

  1. Select Software Setting on the left side of the main page

  2. Find WiFi configuration and enable it

  3. Under Mode selection choose STA and fill in “SSID” (Wi-Fi ID) “Psw” (Wi-Fi password) and “Encryption” (generally choose wpa2)
    We recommend that you assign a static IP address according to the network available at your location.
    Important: Please note this address as you will need it later.

  4. Confirm by clicking submit.

 

4.3 LAN (Ethernet)

  1. Select Software Setting on the left side of the main page

  2. Find Ethernet configuration and enable it

  3. We recommend that you assign a static IP address according to the network available at your location.
    Important: Please note this address as you will need it later.

  4. Confirm by clicking submit.

 

Once you have completed these settings, disconnect your device from the charging station and, if using a LAN connection, connect the Ethernet cable to the Reduxi controller or a switch. Then, continue with the setup on the Reduxi controller.

 

 

5. Create a configuration for OCPP communication between the Starcharge Aurora and the Reduxi controller

4.1  Add device

First login to local Reduxi configurator and add new device by click on Add device button.

 

4.2 Select device that would you like to add


Within the first step, basic settings are defined:

  • Select Device type: EV charger,
  • Select Type: OCPP 1.6 - JSON,
  • Name the device as you wish as an example: StarCharge Aurora

4.3 Device configuration for OCPP


Second step is used for Communication channel, for OCPP communication to work properly.

 

First define Device identifier (It must be the same ID as on the charging station).
In case of OCPP json 1.6 protocol URL is needed, which is automatically generated by Reduxi controller. Once you have the URL generated, you need to add /Device ID at the end of the URL.  Exmaple URL: ws://192.168.1.200/ocpp/1.6/json/my_station_ID1.


4.5 Test communication


Test communication is done via Test communication button located bottom right after all Communication channel field.

 

There are three different cases of communication response.

Case 1: Communication is working properly:

 

Case 2: Unable to communicate with device 1, ID of device is not set or is different:

In this case, the ID you assigned to the Reduxi controller doesn't exactly match the ID of the charging station. Please check the information and try again.

 

Case 3: No device with OCPP 1.6 communication is found:

In this case, the settings on the charging station were not saved, or Aurora has no internet connection, or the path to the Reduxi controller is incorrect. Check the charger's internet connection, the wiring (if present), and the settings.

Once device is successfully added trough configurator, it can be monitored and controlled via cloud application Reduxi. 

Related to