The licence fees for the cFos Charging Manager as a software solution for Raspberry or Windows 10 (*) are based on the number of charging points.
Private use exists if you cannot deduct the VAT (no entitlement to deduct input tax).
| Number of pieces | Price per charging point (one-off payment) |
|---|---|
| 1-5 charging points | 58.31 Euro (incl. 9.31 Euro VAT) per charging point Charging points with cFos Charging Controller as Modbus device are free. |
| Number of pieces | Price per charging point (one-off payment) |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | 79.00 Euro + 15.01 Euro VAT = 94.01 Euro gross |
| 10-19 | 71.10 Euro + 13.51 Euro VAT = 84.61 Euro gross |
| more than 20 | 63.20 Euro + 12.01 Euro VAT = 75.21 Euro gross |
Larger quantities on request.
(*) This does not refer to the three charging points already present in the cFos EVSE.
We do not charge any ongoing costs for the operation of the cFos Charging Manager.
It is strongly recommended to connect the cFos Charging Manager to the Internet and, if necessary, to provide access from the Internet to the cFos Charging Manager for maintenance purposes. You should include an appropriate internet connection and router.
The scope of services of the cFos Charging Manager corresponds to the description on cfos-emobility.de/en/cfos-charging-manager/cfos-charging-manager.htm
The cFos Charging Manager can be operated with the devices listed in the description. If the desired charging station is not explicitly mentioned in OCPP, you must arrange a test appointment with us so that we can check compatibility and make any necessary adjustments to the cFos Charging Manager.
If you operate Modbus RTU devices with the cFos Charging Manager, we recommend connecting a maximum of 20 devices per Modbus (two-wire bus). For each Modbus, you need two terminating resistors of 120 Ohm each, a voltage-proof RS-485 adapter and a USB isolator to galvanically separate the Raspberry (or the PC) from the bus.
You don't have to buy a Modbus kit from us, you can also buy the components from a specialised dealer.
Download Modbus cabling instructions (PDF)We recommend a Raspberry Pi 3+ or Pi 4 in a top-hat rail housing for installation in the distribution cabinet for the EVSEs.
You do not need to purchase a Raspberry kit from us. You can also purchase the Raspberry from a specialist retailer and download the cFos Charging Manager from our website and install it according to the instructions there. Alternatively, you can also use a PC with Windows 10.
The licences via the charging points include lifetime free updates of the cFos Charging Manager. This gives you access to improvements, new features and bug fixes. It is our endeavour to constantly adapt the cFos Charging Manager to the current requirements of the market, e.g. to enable interaction with as many devices of different manufacturers as possible