IEC 62196-1:2003

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: Charging of electric vehicles up to 250 A a.c. and 400 A d.c.

This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, connectors, inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicles, intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding: 690 V a.c., 50 - 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A; 600 V d.c., at a rated current not exceeding 400 A.

Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles et socles de connecteur pour véhicule - Charge conductive des véhicules électriques - Partie 1: Charge des véhicules électriques jusqu'à 250 A c.a. et 400 A c.c.

La présente partie de la CEI 62196 est applicable aux fiches, aux socles de prise de courant, aux prises mobiles, aux socles de connecteur et aux câbles de charge pour les véhicules électriques 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, 600 V en courant continu, à un courant assigné n'excédant pas 400 A.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Apr-2003
• ICS: 29.120.30 - Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
• ICS: 33.160.01 - Audio, video and audiovisual systems in general
• ICS: 43.120 - Electric road vehicles
• Technical Committee: SC 23H - Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric Vehicles
• Drafting Committee: MT 8 - TC 23/SC 23H/MT 8
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 13-Oct-2011

Relations

• Revised: IEC 62196-1:2011 - Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
62196-1
First edition
2003-04
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers
and vehicle inlets –
Conductive charging of electric vehicles –
Part 1:
Charging of electric vehicles up to 250 A a.c.
and 400 A d.c.
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles
et socles de connecteur pour véhicule –
Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 1:
Charge des véhicules électriques jusqu'à 250 A c.a.
et 400 A c.c.
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
62196-1
First edition
2003-04
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers
and vehicle inlets –
Conductive charging of electric vehicles –
Part 1:
Charging of electric vehicles up to 250 A a.c.
and 400 A d.c.
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles
et socles de connecteur pour véhicule –
Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 1:
Charge des véhicules électriques jusqu'à 250 A c.a.
et 400 A c.c.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION .5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 8
3 Definitions . 9
4 General .13
5 Ratings .14
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle .14
7 Classification .17
8 Marking .18
9 Dimensions.20
10 Protection against electric shock.20
11 Size and colour of earthing conductors .21
12 Provision for earthing.21
13 Terminals.23
14 Interlocks.28
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material .28
16 General construction.28
17 Construction of socket-outlets.31
18 Construction of plugs and vehicle connectors .32
19 Construction of vehicle inlets .32
20 Degrees of protection .33
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength.34
22 Breaking capacity .36
23 Normal operation .37
24 Temperature rise .38
25 Flexible cables and their connection .39
26 Mechanical strength.41
27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections .44
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances.47
29 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking.48
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting.50
31 Conditional short-circuit current withstand test.51
32 Electromagnetic compatibility.52
33 Vehicle driveover .53
Annex A (informative) EV charging.70
Bibliography.71

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Figure 1 – Diagram showing the use of the accessories .54
Figure 2 – Standard test finger.55
Figure 3 – Circuit diagrams for breaking capacity and normal operation tests.56
Figure 4 – Apparatus for testing the cable anchorage.57
Figure 5 – Ball Impact test .58
Figure 6 – Arrangement for mechanical strength test for plugs and vehicle connectors .58
Figure 7 – Apparatus for flexing test.59
Figure 8 – Ball-pressure apparatus .59
Figure 9 – Test apparatus (example).60
Figure 10 – Glow-wire and position of the thermocouple .61
Figure 11 – Arrangement and dimensions of the electrodes for the tracking test .62
Figure 12 – Gauges for testing insertability of round unprepared conductors having the
maximum specified cross-section .63
Figure 13 – Examples of terminals .64
Figure 14 – Equipment test arrangement.66
Figure 15 – 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. .67
Figure 16 – Diagram of the test circuit for the verification of short-circuit current
withstand of a three-pole equipment.68
Figure 17 – Diagram of the test circuit for the verification of short-circuit current
withstand of a four-pole equipment.69
Table 1 – Modes and permissible connections specified in IEC 61851-1 . 7
Table 2 – Intermateability of mating devices at vehicle.15
Table 3 – Overview of the universal vehicle interface .16
Table 4 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface.17
Table 5 – Short-time test currents .22
Table 6 – Size for power and signal conductors .24
Table 7 – Value for terminal pull test .25
Table 8 – Value for flexing under mechanical load test.26
Table 9 – Cable length used to determine pull force on latch assembly .30
Table 10 – Test voltage for dielectric strength test .35
Table 11 – Breaking capacity .37
Table 12 – Normal operation .38
Table 13 – Test current and nominal cross-sectional areas of copper conductors for
temperature rise test .39
Table 14 – Pull force and torque test values for cable anchorages .41
Table 15 – Impact energy for ball impact test .42
Table 16 – Mechanical load flexing test.43
Table 17 – Torque test values for glands.44
Table 18 – Tightening torque for verification of mechanical strength of screw-type
terminals .45

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PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, VEHICLE COUPLERS AND VEHICLE INLETS –
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Part 1: Charging of electric vehicles up to 250 A a.c.
and 400 A d.c.
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IEC 62196-1
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers and vehicule inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles –
Part 1: Charging of electric vehicles up to 250 A a.c. and 400 A d.c.

Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles et socles de connecteur pour
véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 1: Charge des véhicules électriques jusqu’à 250 A c.a. et 400 A c.c.
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IEC 62196-1
Edition 1.0 2003-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers and vehicule inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles –
Part 1: Charging of electric vehicles up to 250 A a.c. and 400 A d.c.

Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles et socles de connecteur pour
véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 1: Charge des véhicules électriques jusqu’à 250 A c.a. et 400 A c.c.

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS.6
INTRODUCTION.10

1 Domaine d’application.12
2 Références normatives.16
3 Définitions.18
4 Généralités.26
5 Caractéristiques assignées .28
6 Connexion entre l'alimentation électrique et le véhicule électrique .30
7 Classification.34
8 Marquage.36
9 Dimensions.40
10 Protection contre les chocs électriques .40
11 Section et couleur des conducteurs de terre .42
12 Dispositions pour la mise à la terre .42
13 Bornes.46
14 Dispositifs de verrouillage .56
15 Résistance au vieillissement du caoutchouc et des matériaux thermoplastiques .56
16 Construction générale.58
17 Construction des socles de prise de courant .64
18 Construction des fiches et des prises mobiles de véhicule .64
19 Construction des socles de connecteur de véhicule .66
20 Degrés de protection.68
21 Résistance d'isolement et rigidité diélectrique.70
22 Pouvoir de coupure.74
23 Fonctionnement normal.76
24 Echauffement.78
25 Câbles souples et leur connexion.80
26 Résistance mécanique.84
27 Vis, parties transportant le courant et connexions .90
28 Lignes de fuite, distances dans l'air et distances.98
29 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et aux courants de cheminement.102
30 Corrosion et résistance à la rouille.104
31 Essai de tenue au courant de court-circuit potentiel .106
32 Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) .110
33 Roulage de véhicule sur un appareil .110

Annexe A (informative) Charge de VE.146

Bibliographie.148

62196-1 © IEC:2003 – 3 –
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.7
INTRODUCTION.11

1 Scope.13
2 Normative references.17
3 Definitions.19
4 General.27
5 Ratings.29
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle.31
7 Classification.35
8 Marking.37
9 Dimensions.41
10 Protection against electric shock .41
11 Size and colour of earthing conductors .43
12 Provision for earthing .43
13 Terminals.47
14 Interlocks.57
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material .57
16 General construction.59
17 Construction of socket-outlets.65
18 Construction of plugs and vehicle connectors .65
19 Construction of vehicle inlets.67
20 Degrees of protection.69
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength .71
22 Breaking capacity.75
23 Normal operation.77
24 Temperature rise.79
25 Flexible cables and their connection.81
26 Mechanical strength .85
27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections.91
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances .99
29 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking.103
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting .105
31 Conditional short-circuit current withstand test .107
32 Electromagnetic compatibility.111
33 Vehicle driveover.
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