IEC PAS 63472:2023

IEC PAS 63472 ®
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SPECIFICATION
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Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles – Dimensional compatibility description for
configuration FF AC/DC contact-tube vehicle coupler
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IEC PAS 63472 ®
Edition 1.0 2023-05
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATION
colour
inside
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive

charging of electric vehicles – Dimensional compatibility description for

configuration FF AC/DC contact-tube vehicle coupler

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ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-6949-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General . 6
5 Ratings . 6
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle . 6
7 Classification of accessories . 7
8 Marking . 7
9 Dimensions. 7
10 Protection against electric shock . 7
11 Size and colour of protective earthing and neutral conductors . 7
12 Provisions for earthing . 7
13 Terminals . 7
14 Interlocks . 7
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material . 7
16 General construction . 7
17 Construction of EV socket-outlets – General . 7
18 Construction of EV plugs and vehicle connectors . 7
19 Construction of vehicle inlets . 8
20 Degrees of protection . 8
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength . 8
22 Breaking capacity . 8
23 Normal operation . 8
24 Temperature rise . 8
25 Flexible cables and their connection . 8
26 Mechanical strength . 8
27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 8
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound . 8
29 Resistance to heat and to fire . 8
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting . 8
31 Conditional short-circuit current . 9
32 Electromagnetic compatibility . 9
33 Vehicle drive over . 9
34 Thermal cycling . 9
35 Humidity exposure . 9
36 Misalignment . 9
37 Contact endurance test . 9
STANDARD SHEETS STANDARD SHEETS CONFIGURATION FF VEHICLE
COUPLER 400 A, 1 000 V DC ALL MODES . 10

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PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, VEHICLE CONNECTORS AND VEHICLE
INLETS – CONDUCTIVE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES –
DIMENSIONAL COMPATIBILITY DESCRIPTION FOR CONFIGURATION FF
AC/DC CONTACT-TUBE VEHICLE COUPLER

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