Network Architecture

ChargePoint Network enabled charging stations are in constant communication with the ChargePoint Network Operating System (CPNOS) using a combination of standards-based protocols and wide area communications technologies.

Charging stations are grouped together into radio groups that communicate locally with one another using 2.4GHz, 802.15.4, full mesh radio protocol. Each radio group has a charging station, called a gateway charging station, which is equipped with a cellular modem. Communications with the CPNOS occur through the gateway charging station that has the option to communicate with either CDMA or GPRS – an option you can choose. The combination of self healing wireless mesh and cellular communication technologies ensure that the charging stations are connected to the network whenever needed – whether located on a busy city street with moving traffic, or within a rural home.

The CPNOS provides the core network operation services that actively monitor the operational health of every charging station worldwide. The CPNOS also provides the conduit for IP based, bi-directional communications with the stations enabling on-demand web-accessed applications for access control, billing, advertising, remote diagnostics, demand side management, station map locations, station-trip-mapping and more.