Connect any OCPP charger to Lyvra

Overview

Lyvra runs its own OCPP Central System (CPMS) that supports both OCPP 1.6 and OCPP 2.0.1. Any charger that speaks OCPP can be connected to Lyvra — including brands like Alfen, ABB, Peblar, and many others.

Prerequisites

• An EV charger that supports OCPP 1.6-J or OCPP 2.0.1
• Access to your charger's configuration (usually via a web interface, app, or installer tool)
• Your charger connected to the internet (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular)
• A Lyvra account with a location set up

Step 1: Register your charger in Lyvra

1. Open the Lyvra app and navigate to your location
2. Tap Add Asset → EV Charger → OCPP
3. Enter a Station ID for your charger (e.g. "my-home-charger"). This must match exactly what you configure on the charger
4. Lyvra will show you the OCPP endpoint URL to configure on your charger

Step 2: Configure your charger

Access your charger's settings and configure the OCPP backend connection:

1. Set the OCPP Central System URL to the endpoint shown in the Lyvra app
2. Set the Charge Point Identity (Station ID) to exactly match what you entered in Lyvra
3. Set the protocol to OCPP 1.6-J (JSON over WebSocket) or OCPP 2.0.1
4. Save the configuration and restart the charger if needed

Note: The exact location of these settings varies by brand. Check your charger's manual for "OCPP configuration" or "backend settings".

Step 3: Verify the connection

1. After configuring, your charger should send a BootNotification to Lyvra
2. In the Lyvra app, your charger status should change from "Offline" to "Available"
3. Try plugging in your EV — you should see the status update to "Charging" in the app

Common OCPP settings by brand

Alfen Eve

• Access via the Alfen Service Installer app or ACE web interface
• Go to Back Office → OCPP settings
• Set WebSocket URL and Station ID

ABB Terra

• Access via the ABB ChargerSync app or web interface
• Navigate to Network → OCPP
• Configure the central system URL and charger identity

Peblar

• Access via the Peblar web interface (connect to charger's Wi-Fi)
• Go to Settings → OCPP
• Enter the WebSocket URL and charge point ID

Features available via OCPP

• Start/Stop charging — Remote control from the Lyvra app
• Current control — Adjust charging speed for load balancing and solar charging
• Meter values — Real-time energy consumption monitoring
• Status updates — See charger and connector status in real-time

Troubleshooting

• Charger stays offline: Verify the OCPP URL is correct and the Station ID matches exactly (case-sensitive)
• Connection rejected: Make sure the charger is using WebSocket (ws:// or wss://), not SOAP
• "Invalid" on card tap: The charger's connector may not be registered. Contact support
• No meter values: Check that MeterValues is configured on the charger (some require manual configuration of measurands)