EN 62196-1:2012
(Main)Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62196-1:2011 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, connectors, inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV), herein referred to as 'accessories', intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding: - 690 V a.c. 50 Hz - 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A, - 1 500 V d.c. at a rated current not exceeding 400 A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows: - increase in d.c.voltage for accessories; - permitted use of accessories with vehicles complying with Subclause 7.2.3.1 of 61851-1:2010; - minor changes to definitions; - additional voltage and current ratings (Clause 5) and test values (Clause 12, 13,); - removal of markings to identify generic types of vehicle inlets and connectors; - addition of a 'high power d.c.' to the type of accessories covered by the Standard; - modification of the description of 'universal' and 'basic' interfaces based on changes to 61851-1:2010; - simplification of the marking requirements (Clause 8); - additional requirements for accessories with shutters; - division of Clause 9 to create Clauses 9 and 11; - Clause 9: specific requirements for inlet, plug and socket-outlet; - Clause 11: EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) requirements: the basic generic requirements for charging stations; - renumbering of annexes.
Stecker, Steckdosen, Fahrzeugkupplungen und Fahrzeugstecker - Konduktives Laden von Elektrofahrzeugen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles et socles de connecteur de véhicule - Charge conductive des véhicules électriques - Partie 1: Règles générales
La CEI 62196-1:2011 est applicable aux fiches, aux socles de prise de courant, aux prises mobiles, aux socles de connecteur de véhicules et aux câbles de charge pour les véhicules électriques (VE), ci-après dénommé 'appareils', destinés à être utilisés dans les systèmes de charge conductive, qui comprennent des moyens de contrôle, avec une tension d'emploi assignée n'excédant pas: - 690 V en courant alternatif, 50 Hz - 60 Hz, à un courant assigné n'excédant pas 250 A, - 1 500 V en courant continu, à un courant assigné n'excédant pas 400 A. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2003 et constitue une révision technique. Les principales modifications de l'édition précédente sont les suivantes: - augmentation de la tension des appareils en courant continu; - permission d'utilisation des appareils avec les véhicules conformes au paragraphe 7.2.3.1 de la 61851; - modifications mineures dans les définitions; - calibres de tension et de courant supplémentaires (Article 5) et valeurs d'essai supplémentaires (Articles 12 et 13); - suppression des marquages d'identification des types génériques de socles de connecteur de véhicule et de prises mobiles; - ajout d'un type 'haute puissance c.c.' aux appareils couverts par la norme; - modification de la description des interfaces 'universelle' et 'de base' suivant les changements de la 61851-1:2010; - simplification des exigences de marquage (Article 8); - exigences supplémentaires pour les appareils avec obturateurs; - division de l'Article 9 et création des Articles 9 et 11; - Article 9: exigences particulières pour les socles de connecteur, et fiches et les socles de prise; - Article 11: exigences des SAVE (Système d'Alimentation pour Véhicule Électrique): exigences génériques de base pour les stations de charge; - renumérotation des annexes.
Vtiči, vtičnice, konektorji in uvodnice na vozilih - Kabelsko napajanje električnih vozil - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 62196-1:2011)
Ta del standarda IEC 62196 se uporablja za vtiče, vtičnice, konektorje, uvodnice in kabelske sestave na električnih vozilih (EV) (v nadaljnjem besedilu: »priključki«), namenjene za uporabo v sistemih za kabelsko napajanje, ki vključujejo krmilno sredstvo z nazivno obratovalno napetostjo največ – 690 V izmenične napetosti, 50–60 Hz pri nazivnem toku manj kot 250 A – 1500 V enosmerne napetosti pri nazivnem toku manj kot 400 A. Ti priključki in kabelski sestavi so namenjeni za uporabo v tokokrogih, določenih v standardu IEC 61851-1:2010, ki delujejo pri različnih napetostih in frekvencah in lahko vključujejo malo napetost (ELV) in komunikacijske signale. Priključki, ki jih zajema ta standard, so namenjeni za uporabo na vozilih, ki izpolnjujejo zahteve iz točke 7.2.3.1 standarda IEC 61851-1:2010. Ti priključki in kabelski sestavi so namenjeni za uporabo pri temperaturi okolja, in sicer med –30 °C in +50 °C.
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Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of
electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 62196-1:2011)
Stecker, Steckdosen, Fahrzeugkupplungen und Fahrzeugstecker - Konduktives Laden
von Elektrofahrzeugen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 62196-1:2011)
Prises de courant et connecteurs de véhicule - Charge conductive de véhicules
électriques - Partie 1: Règles générales (CEI 62196-1:2011)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62196-1:2012
ICS:
29.120.30 9WLþLYWLþQLFHVSRMNH Plugs, socket-outlets,
couplers
43.120 (OHNWULþQDFHVWQDYR]LOD Electric road vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 62196-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 Supersedes EN 62196-1:2003
English version
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets -
Conductive charging of electric vehicles -
Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 62196-1:2011)
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises Stecker, Steckdosen,
mobiles et socles de connecteur de Fahrzeugkupplungen und
véhicule - Fahrzeugstecker -
Charge conductive des véhicules Konduktives Laden von Elektrofahrzeugen
électriques - -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(CEI 62196-1:2011) (IEC 62196-1:2011)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-02-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Ref. No. EN 62196-1:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 23H/266/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 62196-1, prepared by SC 23H, "Industrial
plugs and socket-outlets", of IEC TC 23, "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 62196-1:2012.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2012-11-01
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2015-02-01
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 62196-1:2003.
– increase in d.c.voltage for accessories;
– permitted use of accessories with vehicles complying with 7.2.3.1 of EN 61851-1:2011;
– minor changes to definitions;
– additional voltage and current ratings (Clause 5) and test values (Clauses 12 and 13) ;
– removal of markings to identify generic types of vehicle inlets and connectors;
– addition of a “high power d.c.” to the type of accessories covered by the Standard;
– modification of the description of “universal” and “basic” interfaces based on changes to EN 61851-
1:2011;
– simplification of the marking requirements (Clause 8);
– additional requirements for accessories with shutters;
– division of Clause 9 to create Clauses 9 and 11;
– Clause 9: specific requirements for inlet, plug and socket–outlet;
– Clause 11: EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) requirements: the basic generic requirements for
charging stations;
– renumbering of annexes.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62196-1:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60068-2-75:1997 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60068-2-75:1997 (not modified).
IEC 60309-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60309-1.
IEC 61008-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61008-1.
IEC 61009-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61009-1.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60112 2003 Method for the determination of the proof and EN 60112 2003
+ corr. October 2003 the comparative tracking indices of solid + A1 2009
+ corr. June 2003 insulating materials
+ A1 2009
IEC 60227 Series Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60228 2004 Conductors of insulated cables EN 60228 2005
+ corr. May 2005
1)
IEC 60245-4 (mod) 1994 Cables of rated voltages up to and including HD 22.4 S3 1995
+ A1 1997 450/750 V and having cross-linked insulation -+ A1 1999
+ A2 2003 Part 4: Cords and flexible cables + A2 2002
IEC 60269-1 2006 Low-voltage fuses - EN 60269-1 2007
+ A1 2009 Part 1: General requirements + A1 2009
IEC 60269-2 (mod) 2010 Low-voltage fuses - HD 60269-2 2010
Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses
for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly
for industrial application) - Examples of
standardized systems of fuses A to J
IEC 60309-4 - Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for EN 60309-4 -
industrial purposes -
Part 4: Switched socket-outlets and
connectors with or without interlock
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 1991
+ A1 1999 (IP Code) + corr. May 1993
+ A1 2000
IEC 60664-1 2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-1 2007
low-voltage systems -
Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3 2003 Insulation coordination for equipment within EN 60664-3 2003
low-voltage systems -
Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for
protection against pollution
IEC 60695-2-11 2000 Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-2-11 2001
+ corr. January 2001 Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods - Glow-wire flammability test method
for end-products
IEC 60695-10-2 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-10-2 -
Part 10-2: Abnormal heat - Ball pressure test
1)
HD 22.4 S3 is superseded by HD 22.4 S4:2004.
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Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60947-1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-1 -
Part 1: General rules
IEC 60999-1 1999 Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999-1 2000
conductors - Safety requirements for screw-
type and screwless-type clamping units -
Part 1: General requirements and particular
requirements for clamping units for conductors
from 0,2 mm² up to 35 mm² (included)
IEC 60999-2 2003 Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999-2 2003
conductors - Safety requirements for screw-
type and screwless-type clamping units -
Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping
units for conductors above 35 mm² up to 300
mm² (included)
IEC 61851-1 2010 Electric vehicle conductive charging system - EN 61851-1 2011
Part 1: General requirements
ISO 1456 - Metallic and other inorganic coatings - EN ISO 1456 -
Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel
plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of
copper plus nickel plus chromium
ISO 2081 - Metallic and other inorganic coatings - EN ISO 2081 -
Electroplated coatings of zinc with
supplementary treatments on iron or steel
ISO 2093 - Electroplated coatings of tin - Specification - -
and test methods
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Annex ZB
(normative)
Special national conditions
Special national condition: National characteristic or practice that cannot be changed even over a long
period, e.g. climatic conditions, electrical earthing conditions.
NOTE If it affects harmonization, it forms part of the European Standard / Harmonization Document.
For the countries in which the relevant special national conditions apply these provisions are normative,
for other countries they are informative.
Clause Special national condition
1 Finland
In Finland, accessories and cable assemblies according to this standard are to be used in
an ambient temperature between –35 °C and +50 °C.
1 United Kingdom
Mode 1 is considered unsafe and will not be used in the United Kingdom.
26.1 Finland
In Finland, a temperature of a chamber is (–35 ± 2) °C.
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IEC 62196-1 ®
Edition 2.0 2011-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles –
Part 1: General requirements
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles et socles de connecteur de
véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 1: Règles générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XC
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 ISBN 978-2-88912-724-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General . 13
5 Ratings . 14
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle . 15
7 Classification of accessories . 17
8 Marking . 18
9 Dimensions . 20
10 Protection against electric shock . 20
11 Size and colour of earthing conductors . 22
12 Provision for earthing . 22
13 Terminals . 24
14 Interlocks . 29
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material . 29
16 General construction . 30
17 Construction of socket-outlets . 33
18 Construction of plugs and vehicle connectors . 35
19 Construction of vehicle inlets . 36
20 Degrees of protection . 37
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength . 38
22 Breaking capacity . 39
23 Normal operation . 41
24 Temperature rise . 42
25 Flexible cables and their connection . 43
26 Mechanical strength . 45
27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 49
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances . 51
29 Resistance to heat, to fire and to tracking . 53
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting . 54
31 Conditional short-circuit current withstand test . 55
32 Electromagnetic compatibility . 57
33 Vehicle driveover . 57
Annex A (informative) EV charging modes and type of connection . 72
Bibliography . 74
Figure 1 – Diagram showing the use of the accessories . 58
Figure 2 – Standard test finger. 59
Figure 3 – Circuit diagrams for breaking capacity and normal operation tests . 60
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Figure 4 – Apparatus for testing the cable anchorage . 61
Figure 5 – Ball Impact test . 61
Figure 6 – Arrangement for mechanical strength test for plugs and vehicle connectors . 62
Figure 7 – Apparatus for flexing test . 62
Figure 8 – Gauges for testing insertability of round unprepared conductors having the
maximum specified cross-section . 63
Figure 9 – Examples of terminals . 65
Figure 10 – Equipment test arrangement . 65
Figure 11 – Diagram of the test circuit for the verification of short-circuit current
withstand of a two-pole equipment on a single-phase a.c. or d.c. . 66
Figure 12 – Diagram of the test circuit for the verification of short-circuit current
withstand of a three-pole equipment . 67
Figure 13 – Diagram of the test circuit for the verification of short-circuit current
withstand of a four-pole equipment . 68
Figure 14 – Gauge “A” for checking shutters . 69
Figure 15 – Gauge “B” for checking shutters . 70
Figure 16 – Apparatus for checking the withdrawal force . 71
Table 1 – Compatibility of mating devices at vehicle . 16
Table 2 – Overview of the universal vehicle interface . 16
Table 3 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface . 17
Table 4 – Overview of the d.c. vehicle interface . 17
Table 5 – Short-time test currents . 23
Table 6 – Size for conductors . 24
Table 7 – Value for flexing under mechanical load test . 28
Table 8 – Value for terminal pull test . 29
Table 9 – Cable length used to determine pull force on latch assembly . 31
Table 10 – Gauges to measure withdrawal force . 34
Table 11 – Diameter of pins of the test plug . 35
Table 12 – Maximum withdrawal force . 35
Table 13 – Test voltage for dielectric strength test . 39
Table 14 – Breaking capacity . 40
Table 15 – Normal operation . 42
Table 16 – Test current and nominal cross-sectional areas of copper conductors for
temperature rise test . 43
Table 17 – Pull force and torque test values for cable anchorages . 45
Table 18 – Impact energy for ball impact test . 46
Table 19 – Mechanical load flexing test . 48
Table 20 – Torque test values for glands . 48
Table 21 – Tightening torque for verification of mechanical strength of screw-type
terminals . 50
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS,
VEHICLE CONNECTORS AND VEHICLE INLETS –
CONDUCTIVE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES –
Part 1: General requirements
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62196-1 has been prepared by IEC subcommittee 23H: Industrial
plugs and socket-outlets, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003 and constitutes a
technical revision. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows:
– increase in d.c.voltage for accessories;
– permitted use of accessories with vehicles complying with Subclause 7.2.3.1 of
61851-1:2010;
– minor changes to definitions;
– additional voltage and current ratings (Clause 5) and test values (Clause 12, 13,) ;
– removal of markings to identify generic types of vehicle inlets and connectors;
– addition of a “high power d.c.” to the type of accessories covered by the Standard;
62196-1 © IEC:2011 – 5 –
– modification of the description of “universal” and “basic” interfaces based on changes
to 61851-1:2010;
– simplification of the marking requirements (Clause 8);
– additional requirements for accessories with shutters;
– division of Clause 9 to create Clauses 9 and 11;
– Clause 9: specific requirements for inlet, plug and socket–outlet;
– Clause 11: EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) requirements: the basic generic
requirements for charging stations;
– renumbering of annexes.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23H/266/FDIS 23H/269/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 62196 series, under the general title Plugs, socket-outlets,
vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric vehicles, can be found
on the IEC website.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
- compliance statements: in italic type.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
IEC 61851-1:2010 specifies Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Equipment. This
International Standard, referred to as IEC 62196 series in IEC 61851-1:2010, specifies the
requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable
assemblies as described in IEC 61851-1:2010. Some charging can be achieved by direct
connection from an electric vehicle to common mains socket-outlets. Some modes of charging
require a dedicated supply and charging equipment incorporating control and communication
circuits. This standard covers the mechanical, electrical and performance requirements for
dedicated plugs, socket outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets for interfacing between
such dedicated charging equipment and the electric vehicle.
This standard may be divided into several parts as necessary, as follows:
– Part 1: General requirements, comprising clauses of a general character.
Subsequent parts: Particular requirements dealing with particular types of accessories. The
clauses of these particular requirements supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in
Part 1. Where the text of subsequent parts indicates an "addition" to or a "replacement" of the
relevant requirement, test specification or explanation of Part 1, these changes are made to
the relevant text of Part 1, which then becomes part of the standard. Where no change is
necessary, the words "This clause of Part 1 is applicable" are used.
– Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c. pin and
contact-tube accessories.
– Part 3: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-
tube accessories for dedicated d.c. charging or for combined a.c./d.c. charging (under
consideration)
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PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS,
VEHICLE CONNECTORS AND VEHICLE INLETS –
CONDUCTIVE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES –
Part 1: General requirements
1 Scope
This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, connectors, inlets and cable
assemblies for electric vehicles (EV), herein referred to as “accessories”, intended for use in
conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage
not exceeding
– 690 V a.c. 50 Hz – 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A,
– 1 500 V d.c. at a rated current not exceeding 400 A.
These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used for circuits specified in
IEC 61851-1:2010 which operate at different voltages and frequencies and which may include
ELV and communication signals.
The accessories covered by this standard are intended only to be used with vehicles that
comply with the requirements of 7.2.3.1 of IEC 61851-1:2010.
These accessories and cable assemblies are to be used in an ambient temperature of
between –30 °C and +50 °C.
NOTE In some countries, other requirements may apply.
These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy
conductors.
The accessories covered by this standard are for use in certain modes of charging EVs.
These modes are defined in IEC 61851-1:2010. These definitions and a description of the
types of connection (cases A, B and C), also described in IEC 61851-1:2010, are reproduced
herein as Annex A.
NOTE In the following country, Mode 1 will not be allowed: UK.
This standard does not apply to those standardised accessories used in charging systems
where the use of such accessories constructed to the requirements of other standards is
permitted (e.g. in mode 1 and mode 2). Such standardized accessories may be used for those
situations (mode and case) identified in IEC 61851-1:2010.
This standard can be used as a guide for accessories with a lesser number of contacts and
lower ratings for use with light duty vehicles.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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IEC 60112:2003, Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking
indices of solid insulating materials
Amendment1 (2009)
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V
IEC 60228:2004, Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60245-4:1994, Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V –
Part 4: Cords and flexible cables
Amendment 1 (1997)
Amendment 2 (2003)
IEC 60269-1:2006, Low-voltage fuses – Part 1: General requirements
Amendment 1 (2009)
IEC 60269-2:2010, Low-voltage fuses – Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use
by authorised persons (fuses mainly for industrial application) – Examples of standardized
systems of fuses A to J
IEC 60309-4, Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes – Part 4: Switched
socket-outlets and connectors with or without interlock
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60664-3:2003, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60695-2-11:2004, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test
IEC 60947-1, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General rules
IEC 60999 -1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and
2 2
particular requirements for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm (included)
IEC 60999 -2:2003, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 2: Particular requirements for
2 2
clamping units for conductors above 35 mm up to 300 mm (included)
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There exists a consolidated edition (2009) that includes IEC 60112 (1993) and its Amendment 1 (2009).
There exists a consolidated edition (2004) that includes IEC 60245-4 (1994) and its Amendments 1 (1997)
and 2 (2003).
There exists a consolidated edition (2009) that includes IEC 60269-1 (2006) and its Amendment 1 (2009).
There exists a consolidated edition (2001) that includes IEC 60529 (1989) and its Amendment 1 (1999).
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IEC 61851-1:2010, Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirement
ISO 1456, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel
plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of copper plus nickel plus chromium
ISO 2081, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electroplated coatings of zinc with
supplementary treatments on iron or steel
ISO 2093, Electroplated coatings of tin – Specification and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions in IEC 61851-1:2010 as well as the
following apply.
NOTE 1 Where the terms voltage and current are used, they imply r.m.s. values, unless otherwise specified.
NOTE 2 Throughout this standard, the word «earthing» is used for «protective earthing» unless otherwise
specified.
NOTE 3 The terms «basic interface» and «universal interface» refer to terms described in IEC 61851–1.
NOTE 4 The application of accessories is shown in Figure 1.
3.1
cable assembly
piece of equipment which is used to establish the connection between the electric vehicle and
the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). It may be either fixed to and included in one of
these devices, or detachable. It includes the flexible cable, the vehicle connector and/or plug
that are required for proper connection
NOTE A cable assembly may include one or more cables, with or without a fixed jacket, which may be in a flexible
tube, conduit or wire way.
3.2
cable management system
a device which is intended to protect a cable assembly from mechanical damage and/or to
facilitate its handling
NOTE A cable suspension device is an example of cable management system.
3.3
cap
a part separated or attached, which may be used to provide the degree of protection of a plug
or vehicle inlet, when it is not engaged with a socket–outlet or connector
3.4
clamping unit
the part of a terminal necessary for the clamping and the electrical connection of the
conductor
3.5
compatibility, compatible
the ability of accessories to join together with the complementary accessories they are
intended to be used with, and be functional
NOTE Non-compatible accessories may physically join together, but not be functional.
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3.6
conditional short-circuit current
the prospective current that an accessory, protected by a specified short-circuit protective
device, can withstand satisfactorily for the total operating time of that device under specified
conditions of use and behaviour
NOTE This definition differs from IEC 60050-441 definition 17-20 by broadening the concept of current-limiting
device into a short-circuit protective device, the function of which is not only to limit the current.
3.7
connection
a single conductive path
3.8
cover
a means providing the degree of protection of an accessory when it is not engaged with a
socket-outlet or vehicle connector. It can be used as the retaining means or a part of the
retaining means
NOTE Caps, lids, shutters and similar devices can perform the function of a cover.
3.9
domestic
intended for household and similar purposes, up to a maximum current rating of 30 to
32 A a.c.
3.10
double insulation
insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation
3.11
electric vehicle
EV
any vehicle propelled by an electric motor drawing current from a rechargeable storage
battery or from other portable energy storage devices (rechargeable using energy from a
source off the vehicle such as residential or public electric service), which is manufactured
primarily for use on public streets, roads or highways
3.12
EV supply equipment
EVSE
conductors, including the phase, neutral and protective earth conductors, the EV couplers,
attachment plugs, and all other accessories, devices, power outlets or apparatuses installed
specifically for the purpose of delivering energy from the premises wiring to the EV and
allowing communication between them if required
3.13
in-cable control box
a device which is incorporated in the cable assembly and which performs control functions
NOTE The location of the in-cable control box is defined in IEC 61851-1:2010.
3.14
insulation voltage
the voltage assigned to the accessory by the manufacturer and to which dielectric tests,
clearances and creepage distances are referred
3.15
interchangeability, interchangeable
ability of an accessory to replace another, without any modification
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NOTE Interchangeable accessories generally have similar outer dimensions, fixing centers, etc.
3.16
interlock
a device, either electrical or mechanical, which prevents the contacts of a socket-
outlet/vehicle connector from becoming live before it is in proper engagement with a
plug/vehicle inlet, and which either prevents the plug/inlet from being withdrawn while its
contacts are live or makes the contacts dead before separation
3.17
lid
a means to ensure the degree of protection on a socket-outlet or a vehicle connector
NOTE A lid is generally hinged.
3.18
locking mechanism
a means to allow engagement of a device intended to reduce the likelihood of tampering with,
or an unauthorised removal of, the accessories
3.19
non-rewireable accessory
an accessory so constructed that the cable or wiring cannot be separated from the accessory
without making it permanently useless
NOTE A plug which is integrally moulded to the cable is an example of non-rewireable accessory.
3.20
plug and socket-outlet
a means enabling the connection at will of a flexible cable to fixed wiring. It consists of two
parts: a socket-outlet and a plug
3.20.1
plug
the part of a plug and a socket-outlet integral with or intended to be attached to one flexible
cable connected to the electric vehicle or to a vehicle connector. It may include mechanical,
electrical or electronic components and circuitry, which perform control functions
3.20.2
socket-outlet
the part of a plug and a socket-outlet intended to be installed with the fixed wiring or
incorporated in equipment
3.21
rated current(s)
the current assigned to the accessory by the manufacturer
3.22
rated operating voltage
the nominal voltage of the supply(ies) for which the pole of the accessory is intended to be
used
3.23
reinforced insulation
an improved basic insulation with such mechanical and electrical qualities that it provides the
same degree of protection against electric shock as double insulation
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3.24
retaining means, retaining device (latch)
a mechanical arrangement which holds a plug or vehicle connector in position when it is in
proper engagement, and prevents its unintentional withdrawal
3.25
rewireable accessory
an accessory so constructed that the cable or wiring can be replaced. It can be either a user-
serviceable accessory or a field-serviceable accessory
3.25.1
user-serviceable accessory
an accessory so constructed that it can be rewired, or parts can be replaced, using commonly
available tools and without having to replace individual parts of the accessory
NOTE An ordinary plug, which can be disassembled and wired using a common screwdriver, is an example of
user-serviceable accessory.
3.25.2
field-serviceable accessory
an accessory so constructed that it can only be rewired, repaired or replaced by
manufacturer’s authorised personnel or skilled person according to national regulation
3.26
terminal
a conductive part provided for the connection of a conductor to an accessory
3.26.1
pillar terminal
a terminal in which the conductor is inserted into a hole or cavity, where it is clamped under
the shank of the screw or screws. The clamping pressure may be applied directly by the
shank of the screw or through an intermediate clamping member to which pressure is applied
by the shank of the screw
NOTE See Figure 9a.
3.26.2
screw terminal
a terminal in which the conductor is clamped under the head of the screw. The clamping
pressure may be applied directly by the head of the screw or through an intermediate part,
such as a washer, clamping plate or anti-spread device
NOTE See Figures 9b and 9c.
3.26.3
stud terminal
a terminal in which the conductor is clamped under a nut. The clamping pressure may be
applied directly by a suitably shaped nut or through an intermediate part, such as a washer,
clamping plate or anti-spread device
NOTE See Figure 9d.
3.26.4
saddle terminal
a terminal in which the conductor is clamped under a saddle by means of two or more screws
or nuts
NOTE See Figure 9e.
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3.26.5
lug terminal
a screw terminal or a stud terminal, designed for clamping a cable lug or bar by means of a
screw or nut
NOTE See Figure 9f.
3.26.6
mantle terminal
a terminal in which the conductor is clamped against the base of a slot in a threaded stud by
means of a nut. The conductor is clamped against the base of the slot by a suitably shaped
washer under the nut, by a central peg if the nut is a cap nut, or by equally effective means
for transmitting the pressure from the nut to the conductor within the slot
NOTE See Figure 9g.
3.27
vehicle coupler
EV coupler
a means enabling the connection at will of a flexible cable to an electric vehicle. It consists of
two parts: a vehicle connector and a vehicle inlet
3.27.1
connector
vehicle connector
EV connector
the part of a vehicle coupler integral with, or intended to be attached to, one flexible cable
3.27.2
vehicle inlet
EV inlet
the part of a vehicle coupler incorporated in, or fixed to,
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