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Operating Chargers with Mobile Apps

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This section explains how users can activate, start, manage, and complete charging sessions for a Power Center using the Powerly mobile app or any custom app created with the Powerly App Builder.

Activating a Power Center #

Once your Power Center is connected and set to Available, users can scan its QR code to open the Power Center page in the Powerly app or a custom app built with the Powerly App Builder.

Once scanned, the app will display:

  • Power Center details
  • Available connectors
  • Actions such as starting a charging session
Scanning OCPP EV charger QR code with Powerly mobile app

Starting a Charging Session #

On the Power Center page, tap Start Charging.

    Powerly app showing OCPP EV Charger details and connectors
    1. Select the connector you want to use.
    2. Choose your session duration (if applicable).
    3. Tap Start Charging again to begin your session.
    Start OCPP Charging button in Powerly mobile app

    Your session will now be active and charging.

    Connector selection screen in Powerly app before starting OCPP charging session

    Managing Active Sessions #

    • You can stop your session at any time by tapping Stop Charging in the app.
    Stop OCPP Charging button in Powerly mobile app
    • During the session, you can view the Active Orders page for your Order ID and session details.
    Feedback pop-up after EV charging session in Powerly app

    Completing a Session and Giving Feedback #

    • Once your session ends, a feedback pop-up will appear in the app.
    • Rate the Power Center, then tap Done to submit your feedback.
    History page displaying completed OCPP EV charging sessions in Powerly app

    Viewing Past Sessions #

    • All completed charging sessions are stored in the History page of the app.
    • Each record includes the date, time, location, duration, and cost.
    OCPP EV charging orders list in Powerly dashboard Transactions menu

    Power Center Orders in the Dashboard #

    From the Powerly Dashboard:

    • Open the specific Power Center page to see related orders, or
    • Navigate to Transactions → Orders in the side menu for a complete list.
    Viewing OCPP EV charger orders in Powerly dashboard Feedback menu

    Viewing Feedback in the Dashboard #

    To view feedback for your Power Center:

    • Go to Transactions → Feedback in the side menu.
    • Feedback includes ratings and any optional comments left by users.
    Viewing OCPP EV charger feedback in Powerly dashboard Feedback menu
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    • Activating a Power Center
    • Starting a Charging Session
    • Managing Active Sessions
    • Completing a Session and Giving Feedback
    • Viewing Past Sessions
    • Power Center Orders in the Dashboard
    • Viewing Feedback in the Dashboard
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