IEC 62893-1:2017
(Main)Charging cables for electric vehicles for rated voltages up to and including 0,6/1 kV - Part 1: General requirements
Charging cables for electric vehicles for rated voltages up to and including 0,6/1 kV - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62893-1:2017(E) specifies construction, dimensions and test requirements for cables with extruded insulation and sheath having a voltage rating of up to and including 0,6/1 kV AC or up to and including 1 500 V DC for flexible applications under harsh conditions for the power supply between the electricity supply point of the charging station and the electric vehicle (EV).
The EV charging cable is intended to supply power and, if needed, communication (for details see the IEC 62196 series and IEC 61851-1) to an EV or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). The charging cables are applicable for charging modes 1 to 4 of IEC 61851-1. Ordinary duty cables with rated voltage 300/500 V are only permitted for charging mode 1 of IEC 61851-1. Maximum conductor temperature for the cables in this part of IEC 62893 is 90 ºC.
The particular types of cables are specified in IEC 62893-3 (modes 1 to 3 for AC charging) and in the future IEC 62893-4 (mode 4 for DC charging).
These parts are collectively referred to hereafter as “the particular specifications”.
The test methods specified are given in IEC 62893-2, IEC 60245-2, IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 62821-1:2015, Annex B, and in the relevant parts of IEC 60811, as listed in the normative references.
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INTERNATIONAL
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Charging cables for electric vehicles of rated voltages up to and including
0,6/1 kV –
Part 1: General requirements
INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 43.120; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-5067-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
3.1 Definitions relating to insulating and sheathing materials . 7
3.2 Definitions relating to the tests . 8
4 Code designation . 8
5 Rated voltage . 8
6 Marking . 9
6.1 Indication of origin . 9
6.2 Continuity of marks . 9
6.3 Durability . 9
6.4 Legibility . 9
7 Core identification . 10
7.1 General . 10
7.2 Identification by colours . 10
7.2.1 General requirements . 10
7.2.2 Colour scheme for power cores . 10
7.2.3 Colour combination green and yellow . 10
7.3 Core identification by numbers . 10
7.3.1 General requirements . 10
7.3.2 Preferred arrangement of marking . 11
7.3.3 Durability . 11
8 General requirements for the construction of cables . 11
8.1 Conductors . 11
8.1.1 Material . 11
8.1.2 Construction . 11
8.1.3 Check on construction . 11
8.1.4 Electrical resistance . 11
8.2 Sizes of cable . 11
8.3 Insulation . 12
8.3.1 Material . 12
8.3.2 Application to the conductor . 12
8.3.3 Thickness . 12
8.3.4 Mechanical properties before and after ageing . 12
8.4 Filler (optional). 14
8.4.1 Material . 14
8.4.2 Application . 14
8.5 Assembly . 14
8.6 Metallic screen (optional) . 14
8.7 Sheath . 15
8.7.1 Material . 15
8.7.2 Application . 15
8.7.3 Thickness . 15
8.7.4 Mechanical properties before and after ageing . 15
8.8 Tests on completed cables . 18
8.8.1 Electrical properties . 18
8.8.2 Overall dimensions . 20
8.8.3 Mechanical strength of flexible cables . 20
8.8.4 Tests under fire conditions . 21
8.8.5 Assessment of halogens . 21
8.8.6 Shrinkage test . 21
8.8.7 Compatibility test . 21
8.8.8 Cold impact test . 21
8.8.9 Crush resistance test . 21
Annex A (normative) Requirements for compatibility test. 22
A.1 Test conditions . 22
A.2 Requirements . 22
Bibliography . 23
Figure 1 – Core marking by numbers . 11
Table 1 – Examples of maximum permitted voltages against rated voltage of cable . 9
Table 2 – Requirements for insulating compounds . 13
Table 3 – Requirements for the non-electrical test for sheathing compounds . 16
Table 4 – Requirements for electrical tests . 19
Table 5 – Mechanical load for flexing test . 20
Table A.1 – Requirements for compatibility test . 22
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CHARGING CABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND
INCLUDING 0,6/1 kV –
Part 1: General requirements
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© IEC 2020
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
3.1 Definitions relating to insulating and sheathing materials . 7
3.2 Definitions relating to the tests . 8
4 Code designation . 8
5 Rated voltage . 8
6 Marking . 9
6.1 Indication of origin . 9
6.2 Continuity of marks . 9
6.3 Durability . 9
6.4 Legibility . 9
7 Core identification . 10
7.1 General . 10
7.2 Identification by colours . 10
7.2.1 General requirements . 10
7.2.2 Colour scheme for power cores . 10
7.2.3 Colour combination green and yellow . 10
7.3 Core identification by numbers . 10
7.3.1 General requirements . 10
7.3.2 Preferred arrangement of marking . 11
7.3.3 Durability . 11
8 General requirements for the construction of cables . 11
8.1 Conductors . 11
8.1.1 Material . 11
8.1.2 Construction . 11
8.1.3 Check on construction . 11
8.1.4 Electrical resistance . 11
8.2 Sizes of cable . 11
8.3 Insulation . 12
8.3.1 Material . 12
8.3.2 Application to the conductor . 12
8.3.3 Thickness . 12
8.3.4 Mechanical properties before and after ageing . 12
8.4 Filler (optional). 14
8.4.1 Material . 14
8.4.2 Application . 14
8.5 Assembly . 14
8.6 Metallic screen (optional) . 14
8.7 Sheath . 15
8.7.1 Material . 15
8.7.2 Application . 15
8.7.3 Thickness . 15
8.7.4 Mechanical properties before and after ageing . 15
© IEC 2020
8.8 Tests on completed cables . 18
8.8.1 Electrical properties . 18
8.8.2 Overall dimensions . 20
8.8.3 Mechanical strength of flexible cables . 20
8.8.4 Tests under fire conditions . 21
8.8.5 Assessment of halogens . 21
8.8.6 Shrinkage test . 21
8.8.7 Compatibility test . 21
8.8.8 Cold impact test . 22
8.8.9 Crush resistance test . 22
Annex A (normative) Requirements for compatibility test. 23
A.1 Test conditions . 23
A.2 Requirements . 23
Bibliography . 24
Figure 1 – Core marking by numbers . 11
Table 1 – Examples of maximum permitted voltages against rated voltage of cable . 9
Table 2 – Requirements for insulating compounds . 13
Table 3 – Requirements for the non-electrical test for sheathing compounds . 16
Table 4 – Requirements for electrical tests . 19
Table 5 – Mechanical load for flexing test . 21
Table A.1 – Requirements for compatibility test . 23
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© IEC 2020
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CHARGING CABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND
INCLUDING 0,6/1 kV –
Part 1: General requirements
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
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7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs
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