IEC 62196-1:2011

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
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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 .
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