Getting Started

Before sending an installer to site, verify these items are in order.

1. Verify chargepoint compatibility — confirm that your chargepoints are supported by Edge. Most OCPP 1.6 chargepoints work out of the box; some brands require alternative connection methods. Charging Stations

2. Verify site requirements — the site needs:

   • Ethernet connections to all chargepoints
   • Internet access via 4G router or company network
   • A dry location to mount Edge (DIN rail or screw-mounted)

3. Verify energy meter compatibility — confirm that your energy meter model is supported via Modbus RTU or TCP. If your meter is not yet supported, request integration ahead of time. Supported Energy Meters | Request Integration

4. Prepare the technical diagram — locate or create the electrical diagram for the site. The installer will need it to determine meter placement and cable routing. Physical Installation

5. Decide on network connectivity — Edge needs an internet connection. If no 4G router was ordered, verify the private network meets requirements. 4G Router vs Private Network | Network Requirements

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If you ordered a 4G router, use a public SIM card. VPN SIM cards are not supported and Last Mile Solutions cannot provide support for VPN-based connections.

Follow these steps to install and configure Edge on location.

Physical installation

1. Mount Edge and wire the network — connect Edge to chargepoints and internet according to the site diagram. Physical Installation

2. Wire energy meters — connect meters via Modbus RTU or TCP. Follow the wiring guides for CT placement, daisy-chaining, and termination. Energy Meter Installation

Configuration in EdgeManager

3. Connect to EdgeManager — open the web interface, log in with your EVC-net credentials, and set the Edge name. Connect and First Login

4. Configure energy meters — assign GUARD or CONSUMER roles and set Modbus addresses. Configure an Energy Meter

5. Connect chargepoints — pick the connection method for your charger type:

6. Configure the grid — set fuse limits, assign meters and chargers to grids.

   • Simple Grid Example — single grid, single fuse, straightforward setup
   • Advanced Grid Example — sub-grids, multiple cable runs, distributed chargers

7. Optional: add solar or battery assets

   • Add a Solar Inverter
   • Configure Export Limits

Verify and go live

8. Check the live view — open EdgeManager and verify all assets show green. No red warnings or communication errors.

9. Test a charge session — plug in a vehicle and confirm the load balancer responds. Watch the live view to see current distribution adjust.

10. Set up backups and user access

    • Backups — automatic and manual backup configuration
    • User Access Management — assign roles to other users