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This guide assumes you have already added a charger to GridFlow Core. If you haven’t, please refer to the Adding Your First Charger guide first.

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Process Overview

  • Steps
  • Prerequisites

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Understanding Access Methods

Before adding an RFID card, understand the two primary ways to use chargers in GridFlow Core.

RFID Access

Internal team members, staff, and regular users
  • Controlled access management
  • Usage tracking per card
  • Customizable restrictions
  • Card Holder creation
  • Access Profile configuration
  • RFID card registration

GridFlow Drive

Public users and occasional visitors
  • QR code scanning
  • Mobile app access
  • Instant activation
  • None (automatically enabled)
  • QR codes pre-configured
This guide focuses on RFID card setup. For GridFlow Drive setup, see the GridFlow Drive Configuration guide.

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Quick Reference

Access Control Overview

Learn about access control basics

Card Management

Advanced card management features

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

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Creating a Card Holder

  • Overview
  • Step-by-Step
A Card Holder is the person who will be using the RFID card. This person serves as the point of contact for all card-related matters.

Required Information

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Role/Position
  • Contact Details

Optional Details

  • Address
  • Expiration Date
  • Additional Notes
You’ve successfully created a Card Holder profile! Next, let’s set up an Access Profile.

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Creating an Access Profile

  • Overview
  • Step-by-Step
Access Profiles define when and where RFID cards can be used, along with any usage limits.
Access Profile created successfully! Now let’s add an RFID card and assign this profile.

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Adding an RFID Card

  • Overview
  • Step-by-Step
RFID cards are physical credentials that allow access to your charging network based on the assigned Access Profile.

Required Items

  • Physical RFID Card
  • Card’s Unique Identifier (UID)
  • Access Profile
  • Card Holder

Optional Settings

  • Expiration Date
  • Usage Restrictions
  • Custom Description

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Testing and Verification

  • Verification Steps
  • Success Criteria
1

Check Card Status

Verify in the system:
  • Card appears in the list
  • Status shows as “Enabled”
  • Access Profile is correctly assigned
RFID Card Status

Card Status Verification

2

Physical Testing

Test Procedure

  1. Approach an authorized charger
  2. Present the RFID card to the reader
  3. Verify the charger recognizes the card
  4. Confirm charging session can be started
If the card doesn’t work:
  • Verify UID was entered correctly
  • Check Access Profile permissions
  • Ensure charger is in allowed group
  • Confirm card is enabled

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Next Steps and Management

Access Profile Management

Fine-tune access permissions and restrictions

Bulk Card Operations

Manage multiple cards efficiently

Usage Monitoring

Track and analyze card usage patterns

Troubleshooting Guide

Resolve common access issues
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