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DuraStation™ EV Charger User Manual
Authorization screen under Configurations tab
Figure – 4.14
The other authorization options in this tab are:
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Access Limit
Enables limiting charge time or energy based on data provided by GE backend ... this may
a future feature provided by the GE WattStation Connect service.
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Swipe RFID to Release Cable ... this option is for IEC type of units only with detachable
cords
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Allow RFID authorization when network down (** see note)
This option gives DuraStation owners the ability to make the RFID enabled DuraStations
available for use during times of network outages. If no response is received the
authorization will be granted until or less an authorization denied response is received
from the back-end.
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Enable Local RFID authorization (** see note)
This feature will only be available when GE WattStation Connect cloud service offers it.
This option theoretically gives station owners the ability to make their stations utilize a
local database of cards which has been downloaded from the GE WattStation Connect.
The database can also be built up over time as cards are used and added to the local
database. When a card is used for the first time, the GE WattStation Connect will reply
back not only whether the card is authorized or not, but for how long it is authorized. That
information goes into the local database. Checking this option makes the authorization
immediate when the card is enabled per the local database.
** "RFID Test mode" ... Checking both "Allow RFID authorization when network down" and
"Enable Local RFID authorization" allows the station to be put into an RFID test mode which can
be used as a poor man's access control when network connectivity is not available. The station
will require authorization but will immediately grant access when any readable RFID card is
swiped.
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