Back-office connectivity
Speaks OCPP to any compatible CSMS for remote control, diagnostics and billing, with buffering that survives connectivity interruptions.
Hardware Modules · OCPP Controller
MantaRay
Smart Charge Point Communications Controller
A compact communications controller board that manages every aspect of a charge point - connectivity, authentication, metering, load balancing and protocol compliance - for both AC and DC chargers, new or existing.
Overview
One board to control your charge point
MantaRay manages your charging station using the Open Charge Alliance protocols for maximum compatibility. Use it to run AC and DC charge points with OCPP and your own back-office solution - either integrated into your existing systems or as the core of a bespoke charger built from Versinetic's charging modules.
Versinetic engineers have been producing charging systems for over a decade, including a fully integrated V2G system. MantaRay is the culmination of that experience: an adaptable, powerful board that provides reliable control over payment, authorisation, load balancing and more, with multiple charging sockets per board.
Feature overview
- Compact single-board computer for new and existing EV chargers
- One MantaRay can control multiple EEL AC controllers
- Communicates with any back office using OCPP 1.6 and 2.0 (2.0.1-ready)
- Works with both AC and DC chargers
- Remotely controlled and diagnosed via a web interface
- Flexible communications including LTE-CAT M1 - future-proofed against the 2G shutdown
- Supports displays from 2.7″ to 10″
MantaRay in action
Intelligent control of the charging cycle
MantaRay instructs the charger when and at what rate to charge - or discharge, with supporting DC chargers. It handles identification and authorisation, connects to RFID readers, and communicates directly with the CSMS or a Building Energy Management System for local load balancing without a round trip to the cloud.
Local load balancing
Talks directly to a BEMS for low-latency local control - ideal for DC chargers with bi-directional power transfer balancing the supply network.
Solar & net-zero modes
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How it fits together
System architecture
One MantaRay board sits at the heart of the charge point - linking chargers, payment, display and back office over whichever wired or wireless communications suit your product.
Flexible connectivity on one compact board, with optional LCD and contactless payment - and a single MantaRay can drive multiple EEL AC controllers as well as DC chargers.
Download the MantaRay flyerSoftware use cases
Configurable features, switched on for your charger
MantaRay's software features can be enabled programmatically to fit each charger's use case - from authentication and remote diagnostics to multi-connector support and bespoke onboard applications.
Web configurator
Browser-based interface to configure the charger unit directly.
OCPP
Compliant with OCPP 1.6J, with 2.0.1 support on the roadmap.
ISO 15118
Plug & Charge and V2G-ready communications support on the roadmap.
Load management
Site balancing and net-zero modes - charge around household load and stop export to the grid.
Security
Secure boot, encrypted comms and firmware updates, and penetration-tested.
Custom firmware
Bridge to MQTT or Modbus, integrate with a HEMS, or add bespoke onboard applications.
Two routes to product
MantaRay use cases at a glance
Ship with the production software feature set, or engage the Versinetic consultancy for custom firmware - MQTT and Modbus bridges, HEMS integration and bespoke onboard applications. These maps show what each route connects.
Why MantaRay
Built to accelerate your charger to market
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Reduces development time, cost and risk
MantaRay works with both AC charge points and DC chargers, giving you one proven controller across your range instead of separate development efforts.
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Open standards for optimum flexibility
Built on OCPP - a non-proprietary protocol that works with any supporting Charging Station Management System (CSMS) or back office.
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Adaptable connectivity and functionality
Controls charge rate over wired and wireless communications of your choice. Extend features with the wider charging module ecosystem.
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Robust authentication
Supports all common methods of secure authentication, including RFID readers for identification and authorisation.
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Future-proofed communications
A smart charge point is defined by its ability to communicate. LTE-CAT M1 insures your product against the 2G shutdown.
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Local, low-latency control
Talks directly to a BEMS without going through the cloud - critical for fast load balancing and bi-directional DC power transfer.
Charging modules
Pairs with the rest of the range
IEC 61851 · AC Controller
EEL
Compact AC charge point controller - one MantaRay can control multiple EELs.
Load Balancing · Up to 100 chargers
LinkRay
Subscription-free dynamic local load balancer for whole-site power management.
OCPP 2.0.1 · Software
OCPP Library
Standards-based OCPP 2.0.1 software library, ready to embed in your product.
Get in touch
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Tell us what you're building and our engineers will help you scope the fastest, lowest-risk route to market. A conversation directly with the people who design the charging modules.