What does a software update cost you?
Not in euros – but in time, nerves and trust. The charging controller is the digital backbone of the entire charging infrastructure – and determines whether a project is viable in the long term or becomes an economic risk.
Manufacturers are under pressure to integrate ever new requirements into their systems – from RED and AFIR to the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act. Operators expect a solution that runs reliably, is easy to integrate and does not require constant intervention. And planners need systems that can be scaled flexibly without having to rethink the entire system with every update.
What makes a charging controller an all-round carefree package for...
…manufacturers: safety and future viability as an obligation
Manufacturers of charging infrastructure are faced with the challenge of constantly implementing new regulatory requirements and safety standards. Product changes are not a solution, as they are far too complex to engineer and require new certification processes.
What they really need:
- A controller that provides security updates and new functions reliably and automatically without losing certificates or having to adapt the system architecture.
- A solution that covers current and upcoming standards such as RED, AFIR and the Cyber Resilience Act while remaining flexible – for example, by separating the measuring capsule and controller, which means that software updates remain possible and different energy meters can be used.
- A system that understands cybersecurity as an integral component – with role-based access control, signed updates and monitoring by the manufacturer.
Solution note:
This is exactly where the CHARX control modular AC charging controller comes in: It offers regular, free software and security updates, meets current and upcoming regulatory requirements and enables flexible and certification-proof system architectures thanks to its new calibration law concept.
…planners: flexibility and easy integration
Planners have to integrate charging infrastructure into a wide variety of environments and systems. In doing so, they must pay particular attention to future-proofing.
What they really need:
- A controller that supports open interfaces and protocols such as OCPP, Modbus, MQTT, REST-API and ISO 15118 and thus integrates seamlessly into existing and future backend and energy management systems.
- A solution that can be commissioned and maintained wirelessly and easily – for example via WLAN or a dedicated access point, so that installers and technicians can work with standard devices.
- A system that is modular and scalable – from a single charging point to a complex charging park, without the complexity getting out of hand.
Solution note:
CHARX control modular offers an open Linux platform, supports all relevant interfaces and protocols and, thanks to WLAN capability, enables particularly convenient commissioning and maintenance – even remotely.
Conclusion
The requirements placed on charging controllers today are as diverse as the projects in which they are used. Manufacturers, planners and operators who want to make charging infrastructure future-proof, safe and convenient need a solution that thinks and grows with them, while also proactively solving regulatory, technical and economic challenges.
The CHARX control modular AC charging controller from Phoenix Contact integrates these features in response to the real needs of the industry – making charging infrastructure an all-round carefree package.
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