Glossary

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An OCCP-based smart charging solution.

Charger
Charge Point

The Charge Point or Charger is the physical system where an electric vehicle can be charged.

CSMS
CS

Charge Service Management System/Central System, a system that manages the charging process for electric vehicles.

EV

Electric Vehicle, a vehicle powered by electricity.

LC

OCCP-defined Local Controller. Sits between the Charge Points and Central System and performs Smart Charging.

OCPP

Open Charging Communication Protocol. See more at Open Charge Alliance.

OCPP-J

OCPP via JSON over WebSocket