Glossary of Terms
Julian Ares
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Essential Terms and Definitions
| AC Level 2 Charger | AC level 2 chargers deliver AC power to electric vehicles, which is converted into DC power by the vehicle's onboard charger to recharge the battery. These chargers are suitable for moderate charging needs and are commonly used in workplaces, fleet depots, and public parking areas. |
| Active Issue | An active issue on InControl refers to a problem or fault affecting the functionality of EV chargers or the charging infrastructure. This might include technical malfunctions, software errors, or connectivity issues that are preventing the equipment from working correctly. |
| Admin Role | A user within InControl with full permission to manage and modify assets, configurations, and user roles within the system. |
| Assets | Any chargers or vehicles that are linked to your account and managed through InControl. |
| Authorization Policy | An authorization policy specifies how users are verified and what permission they have, such as which chargers they can access. |
| Automated Power Balancing | A system that automatically adjusts the distribution of electrical power across multiple EV chargers to optimize energy use, prevent overloads, and ensure efficient charging. |
| Charger - Available | A charger status indicating the charger is connected to the InControl network and is available for use. |
| Charger - Occupied | A charger status indicating the charger is connected to the InControl network and is currently being used or is plugged into a vehicle. |
| Charger - Out of Network | A charger status indicating the charger is not connected to the InControl network. *When a charger is out of network it may still be able to dispense energy. |
| Charger - Unavailable | A charger status indicating the charger is connected to the InControl network but is currently unavailable due to a mechanical issue or faulted connected. |
| Charger Availability | The percentage of time that a charger is operational and accessible for use by electric vehicles. |
| Cost Management | Strategies and practices used to track and reduce costs associated with EV charging, including, charging, maintenance, and energy expenses. |
| DC Fast Charger | A DC Fast charger delivers direct current (DC) electricity directly to an electric vehicle's battery, enabling significantly faster charging compared to AC chargers. |
| Delayed Charging | The practice of scheduling EV charging for a future time to optimize energy costs or balance the load on the charging infrastructure. |
| Demand Charges | Fees imposed by utility companies based on the highest level of power demand over a billing period. |
| Depot View | A visual representation that mirrors your operations offering a comprehensive overview of your side and its associated assets, allowing you to monitor all your charging sessions in one place. |
| Depot Viewer Role | A user with read-only access, allowing them to view the Depot View page and data without making any changes. |
| Distributed Energy Resources (DER) | DERs are local energy solutions that help you generate, store, or manage energy right where you need it. |
| Energy Dispensed | Measures the quantity of electricity transferred from a charger. This is a key metric for managing charging efficiency and calculating energy costs of your fleet. |
| Electric Vehicle Communication Controller ID (EVCCID) | A unique identifier used in the the communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers to manage and authenticate charging sessions. |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) | A combination of hardware and software designed to deliver power to electric vehicles. EVSE, including charge management software and related equipment, ensure energy is delivered efficiently and safely to the vehicle. |
| Free Vend mode | When a charger can be used freely without any authorization or payment required. *This may happen when your charger is "out of network" |
| Inoperative Charger | A charger that is stopped from dispensing power, this can be caused by mechanical problems, technical issues, or even performed intentionally to stop the use of electricity at a specific time. |
| Inoperative Rule | Temporarily makes a charger unavailable, preventing it from starting a session, which can help reduce energy costs during peak times or limit access outside of business hours. |
| kW | (Kilowatt) Indicates the power capacity of EV chargers and other equipment. It shows how much electricity a charger can deliver to an EV. |
| kWh | A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy that measures how much electricity is used overtime. It's useful for tracking the energy consumed by EV chargers, helping you manage your fleet's electricity consumption effectively. |
| Load Management | The practice of controlling and optimizing the power usage of charging sessions to minimize costs, prevent overloading the grid, and/or efficiently manage charging during peak demand times. |
| Lifecycle rule | A flexible logic-based rule system that triggers specific actions for charging based on a set of conditions you define. |
| Member Role | A user with read-only access, allowing them to view system data and page views without making any changes. |
| Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) | A standard communication protocol that allows different EV chargers and management systems to work together, enabling interoperability, remote management, and efficient operation of chargers. |
| Open Cases | Open cases in InControl refer to service requests that are currently in progress. |
| Oversubscription | A practice where more EV chargers are planned or installed than the total available power supply, often managed by balancing the load to prevent power overload and optimize energy use. |
| Payment App | This payment solution enables users to make transactions and gain access to chargers directly from their smartphone. |
| Peak Shaving | A strategy to reduce energy costs by lowering the highest levels of power demand during peak times, often using techniques like load management. |
| Peak Time | The time-of-use hours when electricity usage is at its highest, typically resulting in higher energy rates and potential grid strain. |
| PIN | A code that can be implemented on a charger to limit access. |
| Power Limit | The maximum amount of electrical power that can be used by chargers or the entire charging infrastructure at any given time. |
| Power Limit Rule | Set a site-wide or charger specific charging limit, automatically balancing power allocation to ensure the total power used never exceeds the limit, helping control demand charges and manage oversubscription. |
| Public Facing Charger | Public facing chargers refer to chargers that you choose to allow anyone to use, these can often be used to monetize chargers through app payment or credit card. |
| QR Code | A scannable barcode that stores the URL used for our charging access payments. |
| Radio Frequency Identification Card (RFID) | RFID cards are used to identify and grant access to a charger. |
| Smart Charging | Uses dynamic rules that are set by the user to manage charging activities. InControl monitors what is happening and acts based on the set conditions, using "if this, then that" logic. |
| Time of Use Tariffs | Utility companies charge different rates for electricity based on the time of day and season. |
| Uptime % | Measures the duration during which the charger(s) are functional, connected to the InControl network, and can dispense energy. |
| Utility Rates | Utility rates are costs charged for using energy, with InControl you can set up utility rates based on your local utility rate plan to get real time estimates on costs per charging session or demand charges on your entire site. |
| Vehicle ID | This refers to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or a 17-character code unique to each car sold in the United States. *This is not the same as 'Vehicle Name' which you are allowed to change on InControl. |