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7. Explain and demonstrate the client how to connect to built-in WiFi web server and capability it provides:
Metron wall mounted and portable charging stations with “+” mark have a built-in WiFi access point with web
server what enables users to connect to it wirelessly by any smart phone, tablet or laptop PC. As there is a web server
inside with preloaded METRON Charge Control application you don't need to install any additional
program/application on your device because the METRON Charge Control runs in your favorite web browser (Google
Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox,...) on any operating system (Google Android, Apple iOS, Microsoft Windows,
Huawei HarmonyOS, Linux,...) you have on your smart phone, tablet or laptop PC.
The web-based METRON Charge Control application functions:
• User can set the desired charging current and delay charging start
• User can turn on/off SOLAR SURPLUS charging if solar power plant is installed
• User can see all the real time measurements of charging power, charging current and charging energy
• User can set activation requirement for charging start to lock the station for unauthorized users
• User can set/activate GUEST MODE (password required) which prevents the users to change settings (applicable for
wall mounted stations)
• Allows the user to change WiFi password and WiFi name (ssid) for accessing the Charge Control app.
• Allows the user to connect the charging station to local WiFi network and also set the charging station internet
access in the WiFi router (advanced users),
• Allows the user to establish connection to OCPP backend server via WiFi or ETHERNET and read/store RFID cards
(applicable for wall mounted stations with OCPP/RFID module installed)
• Allows OVER THE AIR application UPDATES via WiFi by manufacturer, certified installer or even advanced user,
• If hardwired or wireless dynamic charging with house main fuse protection is enabled/connected the user can also
see house load, house energy consumption, solar power and solar energy production.
In order to connect to the WiFi METRON Charge Control application you need to do the following:
• Make sure the wall mounted or portable charging station is energized (connected to power).
• Go to WiFi menu in your smart phone, tablet or laptop PC and search for WiFi networks.
• Find “METRON Station 1” (wall mounted stations) or “METRON Portable 1” (portable stations) network and connect
to it; enter the WiFi password 12345678 (this is default - it is recommended that you change it in the METRON Charge
Control application).
• Scan QR code you find on the station and follow the link (it will open your default web browser and launch the
Metron Charge Control automatically; OR open your favorite web browser and go to the following IP address:
http://192.168.4.4
• The METRON Charge Control application will be loaded immediately.
Up to 5 users (devices) at a time can be wirelessly connected to the charging station and all connected devices will
automatically receive all the latest data; for example, if one user changes the charging current with the slider all others
will see that on their screens.
If the user forgets the WiFi password you need to do the following:
• Disconnect the wall mounted or portable charging station from power, press the “Push Button” and keep it pressed.
• Connect the station to power.
• The blue status LED starts blinking 2 times.
• After 30 seconds the status LED will turn-on for 3 seconds and then turn-of.
• Release the “Push Button” and WiFi name (ssid) & password are reset to default values.
The METRON Charge Control application is intuitive and usually doesn’t need more instructions to be used; just
browse and explore the functions (some important user instructions are explained where the additional user info is
required). If you don’t understand something please feel free to contact Metron support anytime.
METRON wall mounted or portable charging stations can be equipped with hardwired (wall mounted only) or
wireless DYNAMIC EV CHARGING system which enables charging with main fuse protection and in case of installed
solar/wind/hydro power plant also solar/wind/hydro SURPLUS charging and POWERFUL charging that adds
solar/wind/hydro power to main fuse rating. If you are installing such a charging station please carefully read the
guidelines on the next pages.
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