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Reset a charger

POST 
/chargers/:id/actions/reset

Sends an OCPP Reset command to reboot the charger. Useful for troubleshooting, applying configuration changes, or recovering from error states.

Use Cases:

  • Apply configuration changes requiring reboot
  • Recover from charger error or frozen states
  • Force firmware updates to take effect
  • Clear transient issues or memory leaks
  • Scheduled maintenance reboots

Reset Types:

  • Soft Reset: Graceful restart, attempts to preserve active sessions
  • Hard Reset: Immediate restart, may interrupt active sessions

What Happens:

  • Charger initiates reboot sequence
  • Active sessions may be interrupted (depends on reset type)
  • Charger sends BootNotification on restart
  • Configuration and firmware persist across reboot
  • OCPP connection re-established automatically

Reset Behavior:

  • Soft: Charger attempts to stop sessions gracefully before rebooting
  • Hard: Immediate reboot, sessions terminated abruptly
  • Reboot time: typically 30-120 seconds depending on hardware
  • Charger reconnects automatically after restart

Best Practices:

  • Use soft reset when possible to minimize disruption
  • Avoid resetting chargers with active sessions unless necessary
  • Monitor charger status after reset to confirm successful restart
  • Schedule resets during low-usage periods for maintenance

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