Thorium Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for Thorium, the retrofit EV charging controller built by Dark Matter Networks. Whether you are installing your first unit or managing a fleet of chargers, these docs will walk you through everything you need to know.

What is Thorium?

Thorium is a hardware controller that sits between the electrical grid and your existing EV chargers. It adds commercial-grade payment collection, energy metering, and remote management to chargers that were never designed for public or semi-public use. A single Thorium unit supports up to 4 chargers, each independently controlled via dedicated contactors and current sensors.

Payment is handled through an integrated Viva Wallet NFC POS terminal — drivers simply tap their contactless card or phone to start a session. There is no commission: every cent goes directly into the operator's Viva Wallet merchant account. Thorium uses a preauthorization billing model, so drivers are only charged for the energy they actually consume.

Explore the Documentation

Installation What's in the box, requirements, mounting, wiring, and first power-on. First Charging Session Walk through the touchscreen UI and run your first real charge. How Charging Works System architecture, contactor control, metering, and the session lifecycle. Payment Flow Preauthorization, capture, refunds, and Viva Wallet integration. Pricing Configuration Per-kWh, time-based, and hybrid pricing models. Admin Overrides Free sessions, VIP access, and resident configurations. Hardware Specifications Dimensions, components, environmental ratings, and certifications. Wiring & Installation Electrical requirements, wiring diagrams, and safety guidelines. Thorium Cloud Remote management dashboard, account setup, and subscription. Analytics & Reports Revenue tracking, session metrics, peak hours, and report exports.

Key Features at a Glance

Retrofit design — works with any existing charger, no proprietary hardware required.
Tap-to-pay — NFC contactless payments via Viva Wallet POS. Supports cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
Zero commission — payments land directly in the operator's Viva merchant account.
Up to 4 chargers — one controller handles multiple charging points independently.
Real-time metering — per-channel current sensing and kWh measurement.
Cloud management — remote pricing, analytics, and fleet monitoring via Thorium Cloud.
Preauth billing — drivers are only charged for what they use; the remainder is released back automatically.

Need Help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you within one business day. For urgent installation or hardware issues, include your unit's serial number in the subject line.