The Smart Solution for Charging Communication

vSECClib (Supply Equipment Communication Controller Library) is a product family of software libraries for smart charging stations. The family includes different software stacks, that are not depending on each other and can be integrated into your charging station controller individually. The libraries cover the high-level communication between the charging station, the electric vehicle, the back end and the power electronics. Therefore, they support the rapid development of smart AC or DC charging stations.

Simplified development of communication software for charging stations
ISO, DIN and OCPP interfaces ready for implementation
Mature software component with high reliability
Reduced time to market
Standard compliant communication between the charging station, the vehicle, the power electronics and the back end
Hardware independent C/C++ libraries, compatible with all Linux-based systems
Regular updates to meet standards under development

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Choose Your Library

Developers are equipped with several embedded software components. The libraries ensure the easy and standard compliant implementation of communication functions in the charging station controller.

Vector offers the following independent libraries that can be integrated separately into your controller:

.CCS for AC and DC charging
.P for pantograph charging
.WPT for wireless power transfer
.OCPP for back end communication
.PEP for communication to the power electronics

vSECClib.CCS

vSECClib.CCS is a smart charging software stack for AC and DC charging. The library covers the high-level communication between the charging station and the electric vehicle according to ISO 15118-2 and -3, and DIN SPEC 70121.

Available Options

.PNC - Plug and Charge, including signature generation and validation services
.ACD - Automated Connecting Device; ISO 15118-20 upcoming
.BPT - Bidirectional Power Transfer; ISO 15118-20 upcoming

Components

The .CCS software stack consists of different modules, each of which is assembled according to the charging specifications selected by the customer. Depending on the charging method (AC/DC), charging standard (ISO/DIN) and the authorization method [EIM (External Identification Means) or PnC (Plug and Charge)] the product will be configured per user.

Advantages

Future-proof software architecture in preparation for the ISO 15118-20
Developer-friendly logic, error handling and debugging functions
Excellent stability and AUTOSAR compatibility

vSECClib.P

With vSECClib.P your charging station controller is prepared for pantograph charging. The library is ideal for control units designed for high power opportunity and depot charging for example for electric busses. For the Panto-Down use case, the communication is established via a wireless access point. As a result, no user interaction is required to charge.

Available Options

.UP (ISO 15118: Panto-Up)
.DWN (OppCharge: Panto-Down)

vSECClib.WPT

The .WPT library is a smart charging software stack for controlling the wireless power transfer between a vehicle and a charging pad. The library simplifies the implementation of inductive charging as defined in ISO 15118-20 DIS (2018). A Linux sample application is included in the delivery, moreover the stack is AUTOSAR and RTOS compatible.

vSECClib.OCPP

vSECClib.OCPP is a smart charging software stack for the back end communication. It performs the message handling between the charging station and the back end and supports the full OCPP 2.0.1 message set. The library enables the automated message handling including protocol-specific requirements and restrictions.

Advantages

Full device model implementation with easy access
Easy to use interface for complex OCPP use cases
Error handling and JSON schema validation
High efficiency and portability due to C++ implementation

Additions to the vSECClib Family

A .PEP library for the power electronics communication will be available soon. The software stack controls and monitors the energy transfer of the power electronics for charging the electric vehicle. The communication will be based on WebSocket or CAN. We provide you with a detailed specification of the Power Electronics Protocol (PEP) to support an easy implementation.

ISO 15118-20 Implementation

We are currently working on the implementation of ISO 15118-20, which will provide the following benefits:

Prerequisite for new functionalities
- Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) (prototype available ISO 15118-20 DIS)
- Automated Connection Device (ACD)
- Bidirectional Power Transfer (BPT)
Dynamic Control Mode (for additional services)
Multiplexed communication
Improved error handling
Uninterrupted renegotiation during charging
Multi-contract handling
TLS for all applications