M/533 - Alternative fuel infra
[C(2015)1330] Standardisation request addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in support of the implementation of the Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure
Mandate M/533 requests CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop European standards supporting the implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. The mandate aims to facilitate the harmonization and interoperability of infrastructure for alternative fuels across the EU, enhancing the deployment and market uptake of alternative fuel vehicles. It focuses on establishing technical specifications and requirements for refueling points and related systems to promote clean and sustainable transport solutions. The decision on this mandate is referenced under resolution D150/C013 by the European Commission.
Purpose
The mandate M/533 aims to support the implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU, which focuses on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure within the European Union. The purpose is to facilitate the creation of technical standards to accelerate the uptake and interoperability of alternative fuel technologies and infrastructure.
Standardisation request
The European Commission has addressed this request to the European standardisation organisations CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). These organizations are requested to develop harmonized standards related to alternative fuels infrastructure in line with the objectives of the directive.
Expected deliverables
While specific deliverables are not detailed in the provided metadata, the mandate typically expects the drafting and publication of European standards covering aspects such as:
- Technical specifications for infrastructure components for alternative fuels (e.g., electric vehicle charging points, hydrogen refuelling stations).
- Interoperability and safety requirements.
- Communication protocols and interfaces to ensure integrated and seamless operation across member states.
These standards will support market uptake, ensure safety and reliability, and foster infrastructure compatibility at the EU level.
Context
Directive 2014/94/EU establishes a common framework for the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote clean mobility. Standardisation is an essential tool to remove technical barriers, promote investment, and encourage member states to harmonize their approaches in this strategic sector. Mandate M/533 formalizes the standardisation task and the collaboration between the European Commission and the main European standardisation bodies.
This mandate covers the standardisation of infrastructure for alternative fuels, supporting the implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU. It focuses on the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure, including products and systems related to refuelling points for electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and other alternative fuels within the transport sector.
General Information
IEC 62196-3:2026 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2025. This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-23. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The content of IEC TS 62196-3-1 has been integrated into this document as normative Annex AA. b) increased ratings for all configurations; c) reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1:2025 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).
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IEC 62196-2:2025 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as "accessories". These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of new tests for latching devices;
b) corrections to standard sheets.
- Standard88 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies the quality characteristics of liquid or gaseous hydrogen fuel dispensed at hydrogen refuelling stations for use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell vehicle systems, and the corresponding quality assurance considerations for ensuring uniformity of the hydrogen fuel.
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This document specifies the quality characteristics of liquid or gaseous hydrogen fuel dispensed at hydrogen refuelling stations for use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell vehicle systems, and the corresponding quality assurance considerations for ensuring uniformity of the hydrogen fuel.
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This document specifies requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of stations for fuelling compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles, including equipment, safety and control devices up to the fuelling nozzle to the vehicle.
This document applies to fuelling stations supplied with natural gas as defined in local applicable gas composition regulations or ISO 13686. It also applies to other gases meeting these requirements.
This document also applies to portions of a fuelling station where natural gas is in a gaseous state and dispensing CNG derived from liquefied natural gas (LCNG) according to ISO 16924.
This document covers all equipment for downstream gas supply connection (i.e. point of separation between the CNG fuelling station piping and the pipeline network). Fuelling station nozzle are not defined in this document.
This document covers fuelling stations with the following characteristics:
— slow fill;
— fast fill;
— private access;
— public access (self-service or assisted);
— fuelling stations with fixed storage;
— fuelling stations with mobile storage (daughter station);
— multi-fuel stations.
This document is not applicable to vehicle to vehicle transfer or vehicle refuelling appliances (VRA).
NOTE This document is based on the condition that the gas entering the fuelling station is odorized. For unodorized gas fuelling stations, additional safety requirements are included in Clause 10.
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This document specifies requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of stations for fuelling liquefied natural gas (LNG) to vehicles, including equipment, safety and control devices. This document also specifies the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of fuelling stations using LNG as an onsite source for supplying compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles, commonly referred to as liquefied-to-compressed natural gas (LCNG) fuelling stations, including safety and control devices of the station and specific LCNG fuelling station equipment.
NOTE Specific CNG equipment is dealt with in ISO 16923.
This document is applicable to fuelling stations receiving LNG and other liquefied methane-rich gases such as bio LNG which comply with local applicable gas composition regulations or with the gas quality requirements of ISO 13686.
This document covers all equipment from the LNG storage tank unloading connection up to (but not including) the fuelling nozzle on the vehicle. The LNG storage tank unloading connection itself and the vehicle fuelling nozzle are not covered in this document.
This document applies to fuelling stations having the following characteristics:
private access;
public access (self-service or assisted);
metered dispensing and non-metered dispensing;
fuelling stations with fixed LNG storage;
fuelling stations with mobile LNG storage;
movable fuelling stations;
mobile fuelling stations;
multi-fuel stations.
This document does not apply to:
equipment, piping, or tubing downstream of the gas pressure regulator for closed boil-off gas systems;
liquefaction equipment.
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IEC 62196-2:2025 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as "accessories". These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of new tests for latching devices; b) corrections to standard sheets.
- Standard88 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of stations for fuelling liquefied natural gas (LNG) to vehicles, including equipment, safety and control devices. This document also specifies the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of fuelling stations using LNG as an onsite source for supplying compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles, commonly referred to as liquefied-to-compressed natural gas (LCNG) fuelling stations, including safety and control devices of the station and specific LCNG fuelling station equipment.
NOTE Specific CNG equipment is dealt with in ISO 16923.
This document is applicable to fuelling stations receiving LNG and other liquefied methane-rich gases such as bio LNG which comply with local applicable gas composition regulations or with the gas quality requirements of ISO 13686.
This document covers all equipment from the LNG storage tank unloading connection up to (but not including) the fuelling nozzle on the vehicle. The LNG storage tank unloading connection itself and the vehicle fuelling nozzle are not covered in this document.
This document applies to fuelling stations having the following characteristics:
private access;
public access (self-service or assisted);
metered dispensing and non-metered dispensing;
fuelling stations with fixed LNG storage;
fuelling stations with mobile LNG storage;
movable fuelling stations;
mobile fuelling stations;
multi-fuel stations.
This document does not apply to:
equipment, piping, or tubing downstream of the gas pressure regulator for closed boil-off gas systems;
liquefaction equipment.
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This document specifies requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of stations for fuelling compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles, including equipment, safety and control devices up to the fuelling nozzle to the vehicle.
This document applies to fuelling stations supplied with natural gas as defined in local applicable gas composition regulations or ISO 13686. It also applies to other gases meeting these requirements.
This document also applies to portions of a fuelling station where natural gas is in a gaseous state and dispensing CNG derived from liquefied natural gas (LCNG) according to ISO 16924.
This document covers all equipment for downstream gas supply connection (i.e. point of separation between the CNG fuelling station piping and the pipeline network). Fuelling station nozzle are not defined in this document.
This document covers fuelling stations with the following characteristics:
— slow fill;
— fast fill;
— private access;
— public access (self-service or assisted);
— fuelling stations with fixed storage;
— fuelling stations with mobile storage (daughter station);
— multi-fuel stations.
This document is not applicable to vehicle to vehicle transfer or vehicle refuelling appliances (VRA).
NOTE This document is based on the condition that the gas entering the fuelling station is odorized. For unodorized gas fuelling stations, additional safety requirements are included in Clause 10.
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IEC 62840-2:2025 provides the safety requirements for a battery swap system, for the purposes of swapping swappable battery system (SBS)/handheld-swappable battery system (HBS) of electric vehicles. The battery swap system is intended to be connected to the supply network. The power supply is up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC in accordance with IEC 60038. This document also applies to battery swap systems supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries).
Aspects covered in this document:
• safety requirements of the battery swap system and its systems;
• security requirements for communication;
• electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
• marking and instructions;
• protection against electric shock and other hazards.
This document is applicable to battery swap systems for EV equipped with one or more SBS/HBS.
This document is not applicable to
• aspects related to maintenance and service of the battery swap station (BSS),
• trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off-road, and
• maintenance and service of EVs.
Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer are under consideration
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) expands the scope to encompass both swappable battery systems (SBS) and handheld swappable battery systems (HBS);
b) introduces stricter interoperability requirements through detailed system interface specifications and defined state transition protocols;
c) enhances data security by defining safety message transmission protocols and integrating telecom network requirements;
d) increases electrical safety protection levels for battery swap stations (BSS) with specified capacitor discharge time limits to mitigate electric shock risks;
e) introduces enhanced mechanical safety requirements for automated battery handling systems, with technical alignment to ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2;
f) strengthens overload and short-circuit protection for BSS through standardized testing methods and overcurrent protection specifications;
g) defines upgraded electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards to ensure system resilience against external interference, supplemented with EMC-related functional safety measures.
This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62840-1:2025.
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IEC 62840-2:2025 provides the safety requirements for a battery swap system, for the purposes of swapping swappable battery system (SBS)/handheld-swappable battery system (HBS) of electric vehicles. The battery swap system is intended to be connected to the supply network. The power supply is up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC in accordance with IEC 60038. This document also applies to battery swap systems supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries). Aspects covered in this document: • safety requirements of the battery swap system and its systems; • security requirements for communication; • electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); • marking and instructions; • protection against electric shock and other hazards. This document is applicable to battery swap systems for EV equipped with one or more SBS/HBS. This document is not applicable to • aspects related to maintenance and service of the battery swap station (BSS), • trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off-road, and • maintenance and service of EVs. Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer are under consideration This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) expands the scope to encompass both swappable battery systems (SBS) and handheld swappable battery systems (HBS); b) introduces stricter interoperability requirements through detailed system interface specifications and defined state transition protocols; c) enhances data security by defining safety message transmission protocols and integrating telecom network requirements; d) increases electrical safety protection levels for battery swap stations (BSS) with specified capacitor discharge time limits to mitigate electric shock risks; e) introduces enhanced mechanical safety requirements for automated battery handling systems, with technical alignment to ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2; f) strengthens overload and short-circuit protection for BSS through standardized testing methods and overcurrent protection specifications; g) defines upgraded electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards to ensure system resilience against external interference, supplemented with EMC-related functional safety measures. This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62840-1:2025.
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This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC 61851, applies to the equipment for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and an electric road vehicle when connected to the supply network, supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated output voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c..The supply systems described in the IEC 61851-3 series are primarily intended for the use by electric road vehicles of category L hereinafter referred to as light electric vehicles (light Evs).
NOTE 1 Light EV includes all electrically propelled two and three wheeled vehicles of Category L1 up to Category L7 according to the definition of ECE-TRANS-WP29-78r2e and all electrically propelled or assisted cycles.Light electric road vehicles (light EVs) imply all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV), that derive all or part of their energy from on-board rechargeable energy storage systems, (RESS), including traction batteries.The electrical protection of the complete light EV supply system from the connection to the supply network up to the light EV or removed RESS complies with protective separation between mains and d.c. and with galvanic separation between mains and d.c. or class III.Supplementary requirements for output voltages over 60 V d.c. are given in this document.Supplementary requirements for Class III equipment with output voltages over 15 V d.c. and over 6 V a.c. are given in this document.Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer d.c. to a.c. are under consideration and are not part of this edition.
NOTE 2 This standard is not mandatory for proprietary EV supply system configurations Type B or D according to IEC 61851-3 series provided they have equivalent or higher safety levels.
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This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC 61851-3, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle or a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light electric road vehicle, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c..
Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control.
The basic application profile for energy management systems consists of the following parts:
Part 3-4: General definitions for communication; Part 3-5: Pre-defined communication parameters and general application objects; Part 3-6: Voltage converter unit communication;
Part 3-7: Battery system communication.
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This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC61851-3, applies to the d.c. power supply equipment (e.g. VCU) for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and an light electric road vehicle when connected to the supply network , with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c.
The supply systems described in the IEC 61851-3 series are primarily intended for the use by EVs of category L hereinafter referred to as light electric vehicles (light EVs).
NOTE 1 Light EV includes all electrically propelled two and three wheeled vehicles of Category L1 up to Category L7 according to the definition of ECE-TRANS-WP29-78r2e and all electrically propelled or assisted cycles.
The electrical protection of the complete light EV supply system from the connection to the supply network up to the light EV or removed RESS complies with protective separation and with galvanic separation between a.c. input and d.c. output or class III.
- Technical specification38 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series as a technical specification together with part 3-1 and with part 1 of IEC61851, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle to a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light EV when connected to the supply network, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c..
Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. Such energy control applications may be implemented in e.g. light electric vehicles, robots, offshore parks, isolated farms, etc.
This part of IEC 61851-3 series specifies application objects provided by the battery system.
- Technical specification109 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC61851-3, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle or a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light electric road vehicle, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c..
Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. Such energy control applications may be implemented in e.g. light electric vehicles, robots, offshore parks, isolated farms, etc.
This part of IEC 61851-3 series provides specifications with regard to the pre-defined communication parameters and general application objects.
- Technical specification176 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series as a technical specification together with part 3-1 and with part 1 of IEC61851, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle to a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light EV when connected to the supply network, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c..
Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. Such energy control applications may be implemented in e.g. light electric vehicles, robots, offshore parks, isolated farms, etc.
This part of IEC 61851-3 series provides application objects provided by the AC-DC voltage converter unit or DC/DC voltage converter unit
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This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC61851-3, applies to the d.c. power supply equipment (e.g. VCU) for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and an light electric road vehicle when connected to the supply network , with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c. The supply systems described in the IEC 61851-3 series are primarily intended for the use by EVs of category L hereinafter referred to as light electric vehicles (light EVs). NOTE 1 Light EV includes all electrically propelled two and three wheeled vehicles of Category L1 up to Category L7 according to the definition of ECE-TRANS-WP29-78r2e and all electrically propelled or assisted cycles. The electrical protection of the complete light EV supply system from the connection to the supply network up to the light EV or removed RESS complies with protective separation and with galvanic separation between a.c. input and d.c. output or class III.
- Technical specification38 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series as a technical specification together with part 3-1 and with part 1 of IEC61851, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle to a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light EV when connected to the supply network, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c.. Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. Such energy control applications may be implemented in e.g. light electric vehicles, robots, offshore parks, isolated farms, etc. This part of IEC 61851-3 series specifies application objects provided by the battery system.
- Technical specification109 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC 61851-3, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle or a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light electric road vehicle, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c.. Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. The basic application profile for energy management systems consists of the following parts: Part 3-4: General definitions for communication; Part 3-5: Pre-defined communication parameters and general application objects; Part 3-6: Voltage converter unit communication; Part 3-7: Battery system communication.
- Technical specification106 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series as a technical specification together with part 3-1 and with part 1 of IEC61851, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle to a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light EV when connected to the supply network, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c.. Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. Such energy control applications may be implemented in e.g. light electric vehicles, robots, offshore parks, isolated farms, etc. This part of IEC 61851-3 series provides application objects provided by the AC-DC voltage converter unit or DC/DC voltage converter unit
- Technical specification165 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC 61851, applies to the equipment for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and an electric road vehicle when connected to the supply network, supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated output voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c..The supply systems described in the IEC 61851-3 series are primarily intended for the use by electric road vehicles of category L hereinafter referred to as light electric vehicles (light Evs). NOTE 1 Light EV includes all electrically propelled two and three wheeled vehicles of Category L1 up to Category L7 according to the definition of ECE-TRANS-WP29-78r2e and all electrically propelled or assisted cycles.Light electric road vehicles (light EVs) imply all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV), that derive all or part of their energy from on-board rechargeable energy storage systems, (RESS), including traction batteries.The electrical protection of the complete light EV supply system from the connection to the supply network up to the light EV or removed RESS complies with protective separation between mains and d.c. and with galvanic separation between mains and d.c. or class III.Supplementary requirements for output voltages over 60 V d.c. are given in this document.Supplementary requirements for Class III equipment with output voltages over 15 V d.c. and over 6 V a.c. are given in this document.Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer d.c. to a.c. are under consideration and are not part of this edition. NOTE 2 This standard is not mandatory for proprietary EV supply system configurations Type B or D according to IEC 61851-3 series provided they have equivalent or higher safety levels.
- Technical specification57 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of IEC 61851-3 series (in a first step as Technical Specification for three-year period) together with part 1 of IEC61851-3, applies to communication for the conductive transfer of electric power between the supply network and a light electric road vehicle or a removable RESS or traction-battery of a light electric road vehicle, with a rated supply voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 400 V d.c. and a rated ìoutputî voltage up to 480 V a.c. or up to 200 V d.c.. Energy management system for control of power transfer between battery systems and voltage converter units specifies the communication for all devices that may take part in energy management control. Such energy control applications may be implemented in e.g. light electric vehicles, robots, offshore parks, isolated farms, etc. This part of IEC 61851-3 series provides specifications with regard to the pre-defined communication parameters and general application objects.
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This document specifies safety requirements for conductive connection of electrically propelled mopeds and motorcycles (referred to as the EVs) to external electric circuits.
NOTE 1 External electric circuits include external electric power supplies and external electric loads.
It does not provide comprehensive safety information for manufacturing, maintenance and repair personnel.
It applies only to on-board charging systems between the plug or vehicle inlet and RESS circuits.
NOTE 2 The requirements when not connected to external electric circuits are specified in the ISO 13063 series.
Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer DC to AC are under consideration and are not part of this document.
NOTE 3 The safety requirements for DC EV supply equipment where protection relies on electrical separation are specified in IEC 61851-25.
NOTE 4 The safety requirements for DC EV supply equipment where protection relies on double or reinforced insulation are specified in IEC TS 61851-3-1 and IEC TS 61851-3-2.
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This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022.
This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017 and IEC 6185123:-2.
The DC vehicle connectors and inlets covered by this document are used only in charging mode 4, according to IEC 618511:2017, 6.2.4, and case C, as shown in IEC 618511:2017, Figure 3.
These vehicle couplers are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-23: - which operate at different voltages, and which can include ELV and communication signals.
This document applies to the vehicle couplers to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C.
NOTE 1 In some countries, other requirements may apply.
NOTE 2 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE.
These vehicle couplers are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
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This part of IEC 62196 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1.
NOTE 1 The term "Electric road vehicles (EV)" comprises all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from the rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
These accessories are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017, which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage (ELV) and communication signals.
The use of these accessories for bidirectional power transfer is under consideration.
This document applies to accessories to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C.
NOTE 2 In the following country, other requirements regarding the lower temperature may apply: NO.
NOTE 3 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE.
These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
Vehicle inlets and vehicle connectors described in this document are intended to be used for charging in modes 1, 2 and 3, cases B and C. The EV socket-outlets and EV plugs covered by this document are intended to be used for charging mode 3 only, case A and B.
The modes and permissible connections are specified in IEC 61851-1:2017.
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This document specifies safety requirements for conductive connection of electrically propelled mopeds and motorcycles (referred to as the EVs) to external electric circuits.
NOTE 1 External electric circuits include external electric power supplies and external electric loads.
It does not provide comprehensive safety information for manufacturing, maintenance and repair personnel.
It applies only to on-board charging systems between the plug or vehicle inlet and RESS circuits.
NOTE 2 The requirements when not connected to external electric circuits are specified in the ISO 13063 series.
Requirements for bidirectional energy transfer DC to AC are under consideration and are not part of this document.
NOTE 3 The safety requirements for DC EV supply equipment where protection relies on electrical separation are specified in IEC 61851-25.
NOTE 4 The safety requirements for DC EV supply equipment where protection relies on double or reinforced insulation are specified in IEC TS 61851-3-1 and IEC TS 61851-3-2.
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IEC 60309-5:2017 applies to a single type of plug, socket-outlet, ship connector and ship inlet, hereinafter referred to as accessories, intended to connect ships to dedicated shore supply systems described in IEC/IEEE 80005-3. This part of IEC 60309 applies to three-phase accessories with an earth contact and with four pilot contacts. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2012.
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This document specifies requirements for LNG bunkering transfer systems and equipment used to bunker LNG fuelled vessels, which are not covered by the IGC Code. This document is applicable to vessels involved in international and domestic service regardless of size, and addresses the following five elements:
a) hardware: liquid and vapour transfer systems;
b) operational procedures;
c) requirement for the LNG provider to provide an LNG bunker delivery note;
d) training and qualifications of personnel involved;
e) requirements for LNG facilities to meet applicable ISO standards and local codes.
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This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022. This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017 and IEC 6185123:-2. The DC vehicle connectors and inlets covered by this document are used only in charging mode 4, according to IEC 618511:2017, 6.2.4, and case C, as shown in IEC 618511:2017, Figure 3. These vehicle couplers are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-23: - which operate at different voltages, and which can include ELV and communication signals. This document applies to the vehicle couplers to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C. NOTE 1 In some countries, other requirements may apply. NOTE 2 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE. These vehicle couplers are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
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This part of IEC 62196 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1. NOTE 1 The term "Electric road vehicles (EV)" comprises all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from the rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). These accessories are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017, which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage (ELV) and communication signals. The use of these accessories for bidirectional power transfer is under consideration. This document applies to accessories to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C. NOTE 2 In the following country, other requirements regarding the lower temperature may apply: NO. NOTE 3 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE. These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors. Vehicle inlets and vehicle connectors described in this document are intended to be used for charging in modes 1, 2 and 3, cases B and C. The EV socket-outlets and EV plugs covered by this document are intended to be used for charging mode 3 only, case A and B. The modes and permissible connections are specified in IEC 61851-1:2017.
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This document specifies the general design and testing requirements for all components in automotive Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) propulsion systems, which have a maximum allowable pressure equal to or greater than 20 kPa.
This document also specifies the requirements for the Electric Control Unit (ECU), which is not subjected to pressure, and the gas-tight housing which has a maximum allowable pressure below 20 kPa.
This document does not apply to containers.
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This document specifies the general design and testing requirements for all components in automotive Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) propulsion systems, which have a maximum allowable pressure equal to or greater than 20 kPa.
This document also specifies the requirements for the Electric Control Unit (ECU), which is not subjected to pressure, and the gas-tight housing which has a maximum allowable pressure below 20 kPa.
This document does not apply to containers.
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This document specifies requirements for LNG bunkering transfer systems and equipment used to bunker LNG fuelled vessels, which are not covered by the IGC Code. This document is applicable to vessels involved in international and domestic service regardless of size, and addresses the following five elements:
a) hardware: liquid and vapour transfer systems;
b) operational procedures;
c) requirement for the LNG provider to provide an LNG bunker delivery note;
d) training and qualifications of personnel involved;
e) requirements for LNG facilities to meet applicable ISO standards and local codes.
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This document applies only to Dimethyl Ether refuelling connectors hereinafter referred to as devices, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials. Dimethyl Ether refuelling connectors consist of the following components, as applicable:
a) Nozzle (mounted on dispenser side).
b) Receptacle (mounted on vehicle).
This document applies to devices which use Dimethyl Ether as fuel, hereinafter referred to in this document as D15 [see 9.1 c)].
This document applies to devices with standardised mating components.
This document applies to connectors which prevent Dimethyl Ether vehicles from being fuelled by fuel station dispensers for other gaseous fuels.
This document is applicable to: Dimethyl Ether in accordance with ISO 16861.
NOTE All references to pressures (kPa) throughout this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified.
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IEC 62840-2:2016 provides the safety requirements for a battery swap system, for the purposes of swapping swappable battery system (SBS) of electric vehicles. The battery swap system is intended to be connected to the supply network. The power supply is up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V d.c, in accordance with IEC 60038. This standard also applies to battery swap systems supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries). This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62840-1:2016.
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This document applies only to Dimethyl Ether refuelling connectors hereinafter referred to as devices, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials. Dimethyl Ether refuelling connectors consist of the following components, as applicable:
a) Nozzle (mounted on dispenser side).
b) Receptacle (mounted on vehicle).
This document applies to devices which use Dimethyl Ether as fuel, hereinafter referred to in this document as D15 [see 9.1 c)].
This document applies to devices with standardised mating components.
This document applies to connectors which prevent Dimethyl Ether vehicles from being fuelled by fuel station dispensers for other gaseous fuels.
This document is applicable to: Dimethyl Ether in accordance with ISO 16861.
NOTE All references to pressures (kPa) throughout this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified.
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This document is applicable to ACDs of standardized configuration, intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage up to 1 500 V DC.
This document applies to high power DC interfaces intended for use in isolated conductive charging systems, for circuits specified in IEC 61851 23 1:—1.
The ACDs covered by this document are used only in charging mode 4, according to IEC 61851 23 1:—1, 3.1.201 Case D or 3.1.202 Case E.
This document describes the requirements for an ACD in regard of safety, function and testing. This document describes basic parameters that can be standardized for different ACDs. ACDs following these standardized parameters will have the benefit of being compatible, even if they are based on different technologies.
This document does not apply to solutions based on a vehicle connector described in EN 62196 3 driven by an automated mechanism, as, for instance, a robotic arm.
This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.
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This European Standard specifies test procedures and provides acceptable safety requirements for voltage class A and voltage class B removable lithium-ion battery (packs and) systems, to be used as traction batteries of or for electrically propelled road vehicles. This European Standard is related to the testing of safety performance of battery packs and systems for their intended use for a vehicle.
This European Standard is not intended to be applied for the evaluation of the safety of battery packs/systems storage, vehicle production, repair and maintenance services.
Light EV includes all electrically propelled two, three and four wheeled vehicles of category L1 up to Category L7 according to the definition of ECE/TR ANS-WP29-78r2e and all electrically propelled or assisted cycles including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV), that derive all or part of their energy from on-board rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
This European Standard enables setting up a dedicated test plan for an individual battery pack/system subject to an agreement between customer and supplier. If required, the relevant test procedures and/or test conditions of lithium-ion battery packs and systems may be selected from the standard tests provided in this standard to configure a dedicated test plan.
This European Standard applies to all battery systems intended to be used in conjunction with products or systems described in the IEC/TS 61851-3 series.
NOTE Testing on cell level is specified in the IEC 62660 series.
This European Standard does not apply to:
- lithium cells;
- batteries other than lithium ion types;
- primary Batteries(including lithium types);
- batteries covered by the ISO 12405- series.
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This European Standard specifies test procedures and provides acceptable safety requirements for voltage class A and voltage class B removable lithium-ion battery (packs and) systems, to be used as traction batteries of or for electrically propelled road vehicles. This European Standard is related to the testing of safety performance of battery packs and systems for their intended use for a vehicle. This European Standard is not intended to be applied for the evaluation of the safety of battery packs/systems storage, vehicle production, repair and maintenance services. Light EV includes all electrically propelled two, three and four wheeled vehicles of category L1 up to Category L7 according to the definition of ECE/TR ANS-WP29-78r2e and all electrically propelled or assisted cycles including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV), that derive all or part of their energy from on-board rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). This European Standard enables setting up a dedicated test plan for an individual battery pack/system subject to an agreement between customer and supplier. If required, the relevant test procedures and/or test conditions of lithium-ion battery packs and systems may be selected from the standard tests provided in this standard to configure a dedicated test plan. This European Standard applies to all battery systems intended to be used in conjunction with products or systems described in the IEC/TS 61851-3 series. NOTE Testing on cell level is specified in the IEC 62660 series. This European Standard does not apply to: - lithium cells; - batteries other than lithium ion types; - primary Batteries(including lithium types); - batteries covered by the ISO 12405- series.
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The purpose of the IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1 is to define requirements that allow compliant ships to connect to compliant high-voltage shore power supplies through a compatible shore-to-ship connection. IEC 62613 has been written to address the needs of 80005-1 in terms of plugs, socket-outlets, ship connectors and ship inlets (herein referred to as "accessories") to deliver electrical power to ships in ports. IEC 62613 applies to accessories with - three phases and earth with pilot contacts, - one single pole for neutral. These accessories have rated currents not exceeding 500 A and rated operating voltages not exceeding 12 kV 50/60 Hz. These accessories are primarily intended for use outdoors, in a seawater environment, for the shore supply of ships (ship-to-shore connection), in an ambient temperature within the range of 25 °C to +45 °C. NOTE 1: In some countries, other ambient temperatures may prevail and may need to be taken into account. These accessories are not intended for use in hazardous areas. In such locations where special conditions prevail, additional requirements may be necessary. Part 2 of IEC 62613 contains the standard sheets for different configurations of (shore) socket-outlets, (shore) plugs, ship connectors and ship inlets, up to 12 kV, 500 A, 50/60 Hz and with pilot/auxiliary contacts.
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IEC 61980-1:2020 applies to the supply device for charging electric road vehicles using wireless methods at standard supply voltages per IEC 60038 up to 1 000 V AC and up to 1 500 V DC.
Electric road vehicles (EV) covers road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from on-board rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
This document also applies to wireless power transfer (WPT) equipment supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries).
The aspects covered in this document include
• the characteristics and operating conditions of a supply device,
• the specification for required level of electrical safety of a supply device,
• communication between EV device and vehicle to enable and control WPT,
• efficiency, alignment and other activities to enable WPT, and
• specific EMC requirements for a supply device.
The following aspects are under consideration for future documents:
• requirements for MF-WPT systems supplying power to EVs in motion;
• requirements for bidirectional power transfer.
This document does not apply to:
• safety aspects related to maintenance,
• WPT system for trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off‑road, and
• any safety or EMC requirements for the vehicle side.
IEC 61980-1:2020 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the contents of IEC 61980-1:2015 have been re-organized so that this document is generally applicable to any WPT technologies;
b) technology specific requirements, mostly for MF-WPT in the main text of IEC 61980-1:2015, have been transferred to IEC 61980-2 and IEC 61980-3;
c) Annex A, Annex B and Annex C have been removed and contents of these annexes have been transferred to the relevant technology specific parts of the IEC 61980 series;
d) duplications and overlaps of the requirements within IEC 61980-1:2015 have been resolved;
e) terms and definitions which are specified in IEC 61851-1:2017 and are applicable for WPT system have been directly described in this document, with modification for some terms. The reference to IEC 61851-1 is withdrawn.
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This document is applicable to ACDs of standardized configuration, intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage up to 1 500 V DC. This document applies to high power DC interfaces intended for use in isolated conductive charging systems, for circuits specified in IEC 61851 23 1:—1. The ACDs covered by this document are used only in charging mode 4, according to IEC 61851 23 1:—1, 3.1.201 Case D or 3.1.202 Case E. This document describes the requirements for an ACD in regard of safety, function and testing. This document describes basic parameters that can be standardized for different ACDs. ACDs following these standardized parameters will have the benefit of being compatible, even if they are based on different technologies. This document does not apply to solutions based on a vehicle connector described in EN 62196 3 driven by an automated mechanism, as, for instance, a robotic arm. This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.
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IEC 61980-1:2020 applies to the supply device for charging electric road vehicles using wireless methods at standard supply voltages per IEC 60038 up to 1 000 V AC and up to 1 500 V DC. Electric road vehicles (EV) covers road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from on-board rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). This document also applies to wireless power transfer (WPT) equipment supplied from on-site storage systems (e.g. buffer batteries). The aspects covered in this document include • the characteristics and operating conditions of a supply device, • the specification for required level of electrical safety of a supply device, • communication between EV device and vehicle to enable and control WPT, • efficiency, alignment and other activities to enable WPT, and • specific EMC requirements for a supply device. The following aspects are under consideration for future documents: • requirements for MF-WPT systems supplying power to EVs in motion; • requirements for bidirectional power transfer. This document does not apply to: • safety aspects related to maintenance, • WPT system for trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off‑road, and • any safety or EMC requirements for the vehicle side. IEC 61980-1:2020 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) the contents of IEC 61980-1:2015 have been re-organized so that this document is generally applicable to any WPT technologies; b) technology specific requirements, mostly for MF-WPT in the main text of IEC 61980-1:2015, have been transferred to IEC 61980-2 and IEC 61980-3; c) Annex A, Annex B and Annex C have been removed and contents of these annexes have been transferred to the relevant technology specific parts of the IEC 61980 series; d) duplications and overlaps of the requirements within IEC 61980-1:2015 have been resolved; e) terms and definitions which are specified in IEC 61851-1:2017 and are applicable for WPT system have been directly described in this document, with modification for some terms. The reference to IEC 61851-1 is withdrawn.
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This document provides guidance to support organizations with the implementation of the European standards on CNG and LNG stations for fuelling vehicles (i.e. EN-ISO 16923:2018 and EN-ISO 16924:2018, respectively).
This document cross-references European standards to the international standards listed in EN-ISO 16923:2018 and EN-ISO 16924:2018 and links these standards to relevant European Directives, where applicable.
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This document specifies the design, minimum safety, functional and marking requirements, as well as the interface types and dimensions and testing procedures for dry-disconnect/connect couplings for LNG hose bunkering systems intended for use on LNG bunkering ships, tank trucks and shore-based facilities and other bunkering infrastructures. It is not applicable to hydraulically operated quick connect/disconnect couplers (QCDC) used for hard loading arms, which is covered in ISO 16904.
Based on the technology used in industrial manufacturing at the time of development of this document, it is applicable to sizes of couplings ranging from DN 25 to DN 200.
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IEC 60309-5:2017 applies to a single type of plug, socket-outlet, ship connector and ship inlet, hereinafter referred to as accessories, intended to connect ships to dedicated shore supply systems described in IEC/IEEE 80005-3.
This part of IEC 60309 applies to three-phase accessories with an earth contact and with four pilot contacts.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2012.
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This document provides guidance to support organizations with the implementation of the European standards on CNG and LNG stations for fuelling vehicles (i.e. EN-ISO 16923:2018 and EN-ISO 16924:2018, respectively).
This document cross-references European standards to the international standards listed in EN-ISO 16923:2018 and EN-ISO 16924:2018 and links these standards to relevant European Directives, where applicable.
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This document applies in connection with EN 15869-1 for the supply of berthed inland navigation vessels with electrical energy.
This document specifies additional requirements for the on-shore unit of the electrical shore connection.
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This document specifies the design, minimum safety, functional and marking requirements, as well as the interface types and dimensions and testing procedures for dry-disconnect/connect couplings for LNG hose bunkering systems intended for use on LNG bunkering ships, tank trucks and shore-based facilities and other bunkering infrastructures. It is not applicable to hydraulically operated quick connect/disconnect couplers (QCDC) used for hard loading arms, which is covered in ISO 16904.
Based on the technology used in industrial manufacturing at the time of development of this document, it is applicable to sizes of couplings ranging from DN 25 to DN 200.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/533 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "[C(2015)1330] Standardisation request addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in support of the implementation of the Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure". [C(2015)1330] Standardisation request addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in support of the implementation of the Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure There are 103 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.