GE Industrial Solutions WattStation Connect Owner Second Edition (iPhone) - Manual (Page 7)

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1.2 Introduction to WattStation Connect
GE WattStation Connect is a cloud-based web interface that allows you to manage
your WattStation pedestal charging units, users, and payments. WattStation Connect
is available as a web interface for charging station owners, and as a mobile
application on iPhone and Android for people who drive Electric Vehicles (EV).
For charging
station owners
WattStation Connect assists owners of WattStation charging units to:
• manage user accounts and privileges
• configure charging stations with rules to define pricing policies, station
availability, and Access Card authorization
• authorize employees to manage charging stations, handle maintenance, and
manage revenues
• define and send out automatic notifications about charging station behavior to
users
• generate reports to monitor energy use, charging station transactions, and
business activity
• edit account settings.
NOTE
As a WattStation owner, you will have access to only those modules to which you have
subscribed. Different subscription packages provide access to different WattStation
Connect modules, as described below:
You can configure your account for authorization and payment options in one of the
following ways:
• Access Card Control: Private (free) use. You regulate access to your WattStations
by authorized personnel (corporate user) through the use of Access Cards. Cards
which are not authorized by the owner are rejected at the WattStation.
• Free Access: Public (free) use. No driver authorization required.
• Payment Card Control: Public (payment) use. You set different pricing options on
WattStation Connect, and driver selects an option and pays using a mobile
phone or a Payment Card.
• VIP mode: Public (payment) use + Private (free) use. You issue Access Cards to
authorized personnel, but the public charges cars at set payment options.
For EV drivers The WattStation Connect software enables the driver of the EV to: