Mastering OCPP 2.0.1: Beyond Basics from Udemy

The OCPP is a communication standard used by electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to facilitate the exchange of information between the charging station and a management system. It is an open protocol, meaning that it is freely available for anyone to use.

OCPP version 2.0.1 is the latest version of the protocol with major updates and improvements compared to older versions. On many parts the 2.0.1 version is totally different from the older versions.

On this intermediate course we go beyond the basics of the protocol and explore different more advanced functionalities and use cases the protocol provides. The goal is to deepen the knowledge from our introductory course, and learn how to get full benefits from the protocol.

We cover topics such as:

Security settings for charging stations and the CSMS system
Different offline functionalities of charging stations, such as authorization cache and authorization whitelists
Best strategies to use different offline features on various use cases
How to use reservations with charging stations
Firmware updates and tracking firmware update statuses
Fault diagnostics and log files
Monitoring different variables and events of stations
Working with tariffs and costs

Through our lessons and quizzes, participants will learn how to effectively use OCPP-based communications to manage and operate EV charging systems. We also provide practical examples to help participants understand how OCPP is used.

Upon completion of the course, participants will have several additional skills and knowledge on how to work with OCPP. Our course is suitable for charging station operators, fleet managers, and EV enthusiasts who want to learn more about the OCPP protocol and how it is used in the EV charging industry.

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Learning objectives

Manage charging station security and connectivity
Use different authorization cachel and authorization whitelists for stations
Select best offline strategy for different use cases
Use charging stations reservations

Manage firmware updates of charging stations
Fetch log files from stations
Set up charging station monitoring and follow monitoring events
Show transaction tariff and cost on a station

Manage charging station security and connectivity
Use different authorization cachel and authorization whitelists for stations
Select best offline strategy for different use cases
Use charging stations reservations
Manage firmware updates of charging stations
Fetch log files from stations
Set up charging station monitoring and follow monitoring events
Show transaction tariff and cost on a station

Syllabus

Learn about course contents and get an overview what you will be learning during the course.

Introduction

Ensure you know basic terminology used in the course, such as Station, EVSE, Connector and CSMS

Basic Concepts and Terminology

Check that you are familiar with the most common terminology used in the course

Understand three different security profiles that can be used in OCPP, and how to setup stations to use them.

Security Profiles

Create different connection profiles to a station, and instruct station to connect to a certain profile

Manage Station Connectivity

Learn how stations report different security events, and how a CSMS should follow them

Security Events

Learn what an authorization cache is and how to use it when a station is offline

Local authorization cache

Understand how to use authorization whitelists, and best practices in setting them up

Authorization whitelists

Review different ways to use offline stations, and select a best strategy for different use cases

Selecting a strategy for offline behaviour

Understand what reservations mean, and how to reserve a charging station

Reservations

Install a new firmware to a station, learn how to monitor progress of a firmware update

Firmware Management

Firmware management

Understand how to diagnose different errors at charging stations, and how stations can upload log files

Log Files

Create variable monitors for stations, and get alerts on different monitored events

Station Monitoring

Understand what tariff and cost means, and how to show tariffs and costs on a charging station

Tariff and Cost

Ensure you have learned all the key topics of the cours.

Course Recap

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Mastering OCPP 2.0.1: Beyond Basics with these activities:

Review OCPP 1.6 Basics

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Solidify your understanding of the older OCPP 1.6 protocol to better appreciate the advancements and changes in OCPP 2.0.1.

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Review the OCPP 1.6 specification document.
Identify key differences between OCPP 1.6 and 2.0.1.

Read 'Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Standards, Protocols, and Technologies'

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Gain a broader understanding of the EV charging ecosystem and the role of OCPP within it.

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Read the chapters related to communication protocols and standards.
Take notes on the different charging technologies and their applications.

Simulate a Charging Station with OCPP 2.0.1

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Apply your knowledge by building a simplified charging station simulator that implements key OCPP 2.0.1 functionalities.

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Choose a programming language and development environment.
Implement the basic OCPP 2.0.1 message exchange.
Simulate security profiles and authorization methods.
Test the simulator with a CSMS emulator.

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Create a Presentation on OCPP 2.0.1 Security Profiles

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Deepen your understanding of security profiles by creating a presentation that explains the different options and their implications.

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Research the different security profiles available in OCPP 2.0.1.
Create slides explaining each profile and its use cases.
Prepare examples of how to configure charging stations for each profile.

Practice OCPP Message Construction

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Reinforce your understanding of OCPP message structures by practicing constructing and interpreting different message types.

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Review the OCPP 2.0.1 message specifications.
Practice constructing messages for common use cases like authorization and status updates.
Use a tool to validate the correctness of your messages.

Contribute to an OCPP Library

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Enhance your skills and contribute to the community by contributing to an open-source OCPP library or tool.

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Find an open-source OCPP library or tool on GitHub or similar platforms.
Identify a bug or missing feature that you can contribute to.
Submit a pull request with your changes.

Read 'Smart Grids: Infrastructure, Technology and Solutions'

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Understand the broader context of OCPP within the smart grid ecosystem.

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Read the chapters related to smart grid communication and control.
Take notes on the different smart grid technologies and their applications.

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Learners who complete Mastering OCPP 2.0.1: Beyond Basics will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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