The Rolec Tap & Charge Remote Contactless Payment Terminal is a shared NFC payment terminal for compatible Rolec EV chargers.

ROLEC5000 is designed for commercial and public EV charging locations where a group of chargepoints needs a contactless payment route. The manufacturer page describes Tap & Charge as a remote contactless payment terminal that works with Rolec OCPP-compliant chargepoints while communicating with the selected back-office management system, where tariffs are configured by the operator. That makes it different from a charger with built-in payment hardware. One terminal can support multiple compatible chargepoints, giving the site a payment point that operates independently from the chargers while still reporting through the management platform. The terminal uses a Payter contactless unit with a 3.5-inch LCD backlit touch screen, supports PIN entry for unattended environments and is OCPP 1.6 compliant. It is suited to public car parks, shopping centres, leisure facilities and venues. For broader project planning, see commercial EV chargers.

• Rolec product code ROLEC5000
• NFC contactless payment solution for multiple EV chargers
• Compatible with Rolec OCPP-compliant chargepoints
• 3.5-inch LCD backlit touch screen display
• Payter contactless payment terminal
• Supports PIN entry for unattended environments
• OCPP 1.6 compliant
• Real-time transaction and data reporting
• 4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
• Enclosure IP54 and terminal IP65 ingress protection
• Enclosure IK10 and terminal IK09 impact protection
• 200mm x 500mm x 155mm dimensions

Why use one remote payment terminal?

A remote payment terminal is useful where several compatible chargepoints need a common payment point. Instead of specifying contactless payment hardware at each charger, the operator can use Tap & Charge as an extra activation option for the group. That can simplify the payment layout on public and destination sites where users expect a visible payment process.

The terminal works independently while communicating with the chosen back-office system. The operator configures tariffs through that management system, and the terminal provides the contactless authorisation route for drivers. It is especially relevant where the site has a cluster of Rolec chargepoints and wants a payment process that feels more like a parking meter than a charger-specific app.

Payment interface and driver use

The terminal uses a Payter contactless unit with a 3.5-inch LCD backlit touch screen. It supports NFC contactless payment and PIN entry for unattended environments. The verified user interface data lists EMVCo L1 v3.0 certification, ISO14443 Type A and B, Mifare Classic, Desfire and ISO18092 NFC support.

For drivers, the main value is a familiar contactless payment point at the EV charging site. For operators, the value is real-time transaction and data reporting through the compatible CPMS arrangement. Payment processing is handled via the compatible CPMS route, and the manufacturer notes that Payter fees are paid directly to Payter. Those operating costs should be confirmed before the terminal is specified.

Connectivity and CPMS reporting

Tap & Charge is OCPP 1.6 compliant and integrates with compatible chargepoint management systems. The manufacturer page states that it communicates with the chosen back-office management system where tariffs are configured by the operator. Communications include 4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, giving the installer several routes for getting the terminal online.

Real-time transactions and data reporting are listed as product features. Over-the-air firmware and software updates are also verified. Those features matter on commercial sites because payment terminals need to stay connected, report accurately and remain maintainable after installation. The terminal should be commissioned with the charger group, payment configuration and back-office platform confirmed.

Enclosure, mounting and protection

The body is heavy-duty 1.5mm steel with 45 to 55 microns of zinc primer and a textured polyester powder coat finish. The dimensions are 200mm wide, 500mm high and 155mm deep, with weight listed under 13kg. Protection ratings are enclosure IP54, terminal IP65, enclosure IK10 and terminal IK09.

Wall or post mounting is supported. The accessory list includes EVFP0035 as the mounting post, EVFP0030 as the Tap & Charge plate for mounting post, EVFP0110 as the premium mounting pedestal and GMTP0010 as the ground mounting base for the premium pedestal. Where the payment terminal stands in a vehicle area, protection should be reviewed with the bay layout and any root mount EV chargepoint protection barrier.

Choosing the payment setup

Tap & Charge should be selected where the site wants a shared terminal for multiple compatible Rolec chargepoints. It is not the same as choosing a charger variant with built-in contactless payment. Integrated payment hardware keeps the payment point at the charger, while Tap & Charge creates a separate payment terminal for the charger group.

For a single charger with its own payment hardware, a contactless payment charger variant may be simpler. For a group of chargers in a public car park, shopping centre or leisure venue, one remote terminal may be a better site layout. The right route depends on charger count, user flow, signage, CPMS configuration and how clearly drivers can identify which chargepoint they are paying to use.

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