Reduxi and Iskraemeco UrbanBox EVSEs integration enables DLM, protecting installations and optimizing costs under dynamic pricing strategies.
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2. Connect Iskraemeco UrbanBox EVSE to the local LAN network
The Iskraemeco UrbanBox EVSE must be connected to the local LAN network. It implements a router and switch. Both devices need to have correct wiring.
2.1 Wiring for router and switch of Iskraemeco UrbanBox
White wire from the switch/router of the local LAN network needs to be connected to the top ETH port on the Iskraemeco UrbanBox router, as shown in the image below:
The red wire (image above) from the Iskraemeco UrbanBox router's bottom ETH port needs to be connected to the top ETH port on the Iskraemeco UrbanBox switch, as shown in the image below:
2.2 Iskraemeco UrbanBox router settings
For successful OCPP communication between devices, router settings must be configured correctly.
The procedure below displays how settings need to be done.
Access parameters to router:
- Username: adm
- Password: Iskraemeco2024!
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Go to: Network/ LAN, WAN switch/ Interface WAN, and set the DHCP (dynamic configuration of IP). See image below:
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Go to: Network/LAN --> enable port 2. See image below:
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Go to: Firewall --> Default Filter Policy and set Accept. See image below:
2.3 Iskraemeco UrbanBox switch access for OCPP settings
Important! The connection must be done directly to the switch.
Access parameters to switch:
- Username: tec
- Password: changeme
3. OCPP settings for Iskraemeco UrbanBox
Once settings from points 2.2 and 2.3 are completed, OCPP's settings must be defined on the switch (interface of EVSE)
Firstly, go under Config/ Software Properties - RW:
Secondly, set lsk.evse.Cfg.cpms.uri and copy lsk.evse.stationId.
lsk.evse.Cfg.cpms.uri --> OCPP URL of Reduxi server --> point 4.3 Device Configuration for OCPP
lsk.evse.stationId. --> Important for OCPP configuration on Redduxi -->point 4.3 Device Configuration for OCPP
4. OCPP communication between the Iskraemeco UrbanBox
EVSE and the Reduxi controller
4.1 Add device
First login to the local Reduxi configurator and add a new device by clicking the 'Add device' button.
4.2 Select the device that you would like to add
Within the first step select basic settings:
- Select Device type: EV charger,
- Select Type: OCPP 1.6 - JSON,
- Name the device.
4.3 Device Configuration for OCPP
The second step is used for the Communication channel for OCPP communication to work properly. First, fill in the Device identifier (Station unique identifier) obtained from the Iskraemeco UrbanBox application and paste it into the first field of the communication channel.
Example Device identifier: Polnilnica1
When the OCPP JSON 1.6 protocol is utilized, the server OCPP URL is generated by the Reduxi controller. The URL can be obtained directly from the Communication channel. Link to 3. OCPP settings for Iskraemeco UrbanBox
Example URL: ws://10.150.120/ocpp/1.6/json/
4.4 Test communication
To ensure that OCPP communication is established, a communication test can be performed via the 'Test communication button' located bottom right after all Communication channel fields.
There are two different cases of communication response.
Case 1: Communication is working properly.
Case 2: No device with OCPP 1.6 communication is found.
5. Readings from Device
The purpose of this point is to show how to check readings from the newly added device. This is done under 'Device/Last measurement.
For advanced EVSE control, integrate the device into the strategy of the Reduxi system. Under Devices/Iskraemeco UrbanBox EVSE in the Reduxi configurator, the control type must be set to AUTO so that commands for strategy will affect the EVSE.
To achieve maximal flexibility and energy cost reduction with respect to dynamic price and dynamic tariffs, please follow the instructions on how to define strategy at this link: Strategies for Reduxi controller.
After successfully adding the device, it can be monitored and controlled via the Reduxi application.