Question
Does IMPRES Battery Fleet Management (BFM) support IMPRES chargers and CIU's (Charger Interface Unit)?
Answer
Yes, as of Q2 2022 version 4.0.
However, support is limited as below:
While the drivers for IMPRES CIUs are available in the software, they will not receive any further development or updates. The implication is that if any issues arise due to changes in the operating system (e.g., Windows updates) that affect the functionality of the drivers for these chargers, such issues will not be addressed or fixed by the software development team. Eventually, the drivers for IMPRES chargers may become obsolete and stop working due to lack of updates and compatibility maintenance. The drivers for the IMPRES chargers and CIUs will remain available and functional as long as they do not encounter compatibility or functionality problems with future changes to the operating system or other software components.
The recommendation is to transition to IMPRES 2 chargers, which suggests that IMPRES 2 is the newer, supported technology. By moving to IMPRES 2 chargers, users ensure compatibility and support going forward.
Note: IMPRES 2 chargers do not require the use of CIUs