Eaton worked closely with innovative EV charging software provider ChargeLab to customize its Charging Network Manager and conducted deep integration with its EVCI portfolio. Eaton’s full line of Green Motion EV chargers are configured to seamlessly connect to Charging Network Manager upon installation, making it one of the most tightly integrated solutions on the market.
Eaton prioritizes interoperability for all of its connected solutions. Charging Network Manager enables the connection and management of virtually any EV charging station whose communication conforms to the Open Charge Point Protocol, helping electrical contractors manage installation and commissioning and allowing customers to mix and match hardware and network options for maximum flexibility.
The Eaton and ChargeLab collaboration leverages the scale and accessibility of Eaton’s well-established electrical distribution channels and strengthens interoperability and network management functionality through more points of use. In addition to the collaboration, Eaton recently made a strategic investment in ChargeLab, which aligns with Eaton’s long-term energy transition growth strategy.
Key features of Eaton Charging Network Manager allow users to:
- Add, modify and group charging stations by location for superior organization
- Manage access controls per driver group, station group or individual charge station level
- Process payments and implement pricing policies that configure flat-rate, time-based and energy-based charging to offset costs
- Access customized reports, including charge session interval reporting to help meet utility charge station subsidy programs
- Leverage demand response capabilities
- Manage loads across multiple stations to optimize charging infrastructure
- Grant driver access via mobile phone browser or RFID card assignments
