IEC 62196-1:2003

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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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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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.
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