MANTARAY Smart Charge Point Communications Controller
Apply to New or Existing Systems
Uses Standard OCPP 1.6 and 2.0 to Maximise Compatibility
AC and DC Chargers
MantaRay Smart Charge Point Communications Controller Board
Welcome the future of EV Charging Systems with this compact communications controller board.
MantaRay offers seamless control of your charging station, managing all aspects of a charge point using the Open Charge Alliance Protocols for maximum compatibility.
Use MantaRay to manage AC and DC Charge Points with OCPP 1.6 and your own back-office solution. Versinetic offers complete versatility, and therefore will support you in either integrating this technology into your own systems, or in building a completely bespoke solution using our own charging blox.
Our expert design team is ready to provide a full range of design and support services in order to rapidly bring your solution to market.
Explore our full range of products and services – our charging blox will enable you to build a full EV charging specification – we’re sure there’s a Versinetic solution for you:
Save Time and Money with Versinetic’s all-in-one solution
MantaRay doesn’t just offer smart control, but a complete, expert support service to ensure your requirements are fully met.
Versinetic engineers have been producing charging systems for 10 years, including a fully integrated V2G system.
MantaRay is culmination of this experience into a adaptable, powerful board that provides reliable control over payment, authorisations, load-balancing and more.
Whether you’re upgrading your current chargers, or producing a brand new solution, MantaRay future-proofs you and your customers, with advanced smart charging control for multiple charging sockets per board.
Feature Overview
Small single board computer
Can be applied to new and existing EV chargers
One MANTARAY can control multiple EELs
Communicates with a back office using OCPP 1.6 and 2.0 (updating to 2.0.1)
Works with both AC & DC Chargers
Can be remotely controlled via web interface
Supports Multiple Communication Standards, including LTE-CAT M1
Download the MantaRay data sheet for the full specification
MANTARAY Smart charge point communications controller
MANTARAY in Action
MANTARAY controls the charging cycle Using either OCPP 1.6 and instructs the charger as to when and by what rate to charge or even discharge (only with supporting DC chargers).
MantaRay handles identification and authorisation and can be connected to RFID readers. It communicates directly to the CSMS (Back Office) or BEMS (Building Energy Management System) to allow for local load balancing of the power.
MantaRay also communicates to a BEMS directly without going though the cloud for low latency local control.
This can be particularly useful for DC chargers that also allow bi-directional power transfer to load balance the supply network under dynamic conditions.
MANTARAY – Software Use Cases
MANTARAY has a large number of customisable software features that can be turned on and off programmatically to fit the use case of the given charger. This includes things such as using RFID for authentication, connecting to a back office for remote control diagnostics, making the most out of a solar PV installation to reduce excess energy going back into the grid and the ability to have multiple connectors (dual socket charger vs single socket).
Ask us for more information on how we can tailor our solution to your charger.
MANTARAY – Software Use Cases
1) Web Configurator – Interface to charger unit
2) OCPP – Compliant with 1.6J / 2.0.1 coming soon
3) 15118 – Coming soon
4b) Load Management – Site Balancing – Charges car less when more household appliances are on
4c) Load Management – Net Zero – Stop power going to the grid & redirect to car instead
5) Installer App – Coming soon
6a) Security – Secure Boot – Looks for malicious SW
6b) Security – Encrypted Comms & Updates – Secure socket communications & encrypted firmware updates
6c) Security – PEN Tested – Gone through penetration testing
MANTARAY – Consultancy / Custom Firmware Use Cases
We can offer customized software solutions that would go into MANTARAY to help integrate with your existing set-up, or provide a USP to help you stand out from the rest of the market.
Such solutions include bridging your charger to an alternative communications protocol such as MQTT (instead of the standard OCPP), custom mobile application and web page builds and integrating with your smart Home Energy Management Solutions (HEMS).
MANTARAY – Consultancy / Custom Firmware Use Cases
1) Web Page / App – Custom web page/ APP development
2a) Onboard Application – MQTT – Bridging other comms protocols
2b) Onboard Application – Modbus – Offer additional control options
2c) Onboard Application – Automation – MANTARAY becomes slave of a HEMS (home energy management system)
Why choose MANTARAY Smart Charge Point Communications Controller for your EV charging system?
1. Reduces Development Time, Cost and Risk
MANTARAY works with both AC charge points and DC chargers.
2. Open Standard-based for optimum flexibility
MANTARAY uses open standards (OCPP) – a non-proprietary communications protocol that can be used with any supporting Charging System Management Service (CSMS or Back office).
3. Adaptable Connectivity and Functionality
MANTARAY controls the charge rate of the charger via a combination of wireless and/or wired communications platforms of your choice. Expand MANTARAY’s features – use our Charging Blox of modules, software and support to meet your spec.
4. Robust Authentication
MANTARAY supports all methods of secure authentication.
5. Flexible Communications - Future Proofed with LTE-CATM1
What makes a charge point smart? It’s ability to communicate.
MANTARAY’s communications abilities can be configured to suit your bespoke product requirements.
We have insured your solution against the 2G shutdown by enabling MANTARAY with LTE-CATM1 communications.
6. Supports Displays
MANTARAY supports displays from 2.7″ to 10″
Our Expertise
Our technical experts can help you optimise your project to give you the best opportunity to accelerate to market. Their previous experience includes developing electric vehicle charge posts for the London Olympics and creating communications modules and mobile apps for a Vehicle-2-Grid V2G system.
Get in touch – talk to us about how our engineers can work with you to ensure your development has a firm foundation for project success.
MANTARAY gives you the EV product design advantage
Use Versinetic’s MantaRay board to optimise your EV charging system and accelerate your product development.