IEC 62196-2:2016

IEC 62196-2 ®
Edition 2.0 2016-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles –
Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c.
pin and contact-tube accessories

Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de véhicule et socles de
connecteurs de véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 2: Exigences dimensionnelles de compatibilité et d’interchangeabilité
pour les appareils à broches et alvéoles pour courant alternatif

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IEC 62196-2 ®
Edition 2.0 2016-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive

charging of electric vehicles –

Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c.

pin and contact-tube accessories

Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de véhicule et socles de

connecteurs de véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –

Partie 2: Exigences dimensionnelles de compatibilité et d’interchangeabilité

pour les appareils à broches et alvéoles pour courant alternatif

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-3154-8

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General . 8
5 Ratings . 8
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle . 8
7 Classification of accessories . 10
8 Marking . 11
9 Dimensions . 11
10 Protection against electric shock . 12
11 Size and colour of protective earthing conductors . 12
12 Provision for earthing . 12
13 Terminals . 12
14 Interlocks . 12
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material . 12
16 General construction . 12
17 Construction of socket-outlets . 12
18 Construction of plugs and vehicle connectors . 12
19 Construction of vehicle inlets . 12
20 Degrees of protection . 13
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength . 13
22 Breaking capacity . 13
23 Normal operation . 13
24 Temperature rise . 13
25 Flexible cables and their connection . 13
26 Mechanical strength . 13
27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 13
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances . 13
29 Resistance to heat, to fire and to tracking . 13
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting . 13
31 Conditional short-circuit current withstand test . 14
32 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 14
33 Vehicle driveover . 14
201 Components . 14
202 Resistor coding . 15
STANDARD SHEETS . 16
CONFIGURATION TYPE 1 . 16
CONFIGURATION TYPE 2 . 28
CONFIGURATION TYPE 3 . 43

Table 201 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface, configuration type 1, single phase . 9
Table 202 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface, configuration types 2 and 3,
three-phase or single phase . 10
Table 203 – Configuration types and standard sheets . 11
Table 204 – Interoperation of configuration type 2 accessories . 28

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PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, VEHICLE CONNECTORS AND VEHICLE
INLETS – CONDUCTIVE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES –

Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability
requirements for a.c. pin and contact-tube accessories

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62196-2 has been prepared by IEC subcommittee 23H: Plugs,
socket-outlets and couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for electric vehicles, of
IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011 and constitutes a
technical revision.
This second edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the
previous edition.
a) Standard sheets for configurations type 2 and type 3 have been updated.
b) Configuration type 2 is now available with optional shutter.

The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
23H/324/CDV 23H/342/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 62196 series, under the general title Plugs, socket-outlets,
vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric vehicles, can be found
on the IEC website.
This part of IEC 62196 is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2014. The clauses of the
particular requirements in Part 2 supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in Part 1.
Where the text indicates "addition" to or "replacement" of the relevant requirement, test
specification or explanation of Part 1, these changes are made to the relevant text of Part 1,
which then becomes part of this standard. Where no change is necessary, the words
"Clause X of IEC 62196-1:2014 is applicable" are used.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
notes: in smaller roman type.
–
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Responding to global challenges of CO reduction and energy security, the automobile
industries have been accelerating the development and commercialization of electric vehicles
and hybrid electric vehicles. In addition to the prevailing hybrid electric vehicles, battery
electric vehicles including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are going to be mass-marketed. To
support the diffusion of such vehicles, this standard provides the standard interface
configurations of a.c. vehicle couplers and accessories to be used in conductive charging of
electric vehicles, taking the most frequent charging situations into consideration.
IEC 62196 is divided into several parts:
Part 1: General requirements
Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c. pin and
contact-tube accessories
Part 3: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for d.c. and a.c./d.c.
pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers

PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, VEHICLE CONNECTORS AND VEHICLE
INLETS – CONDUCTIVE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES –

Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability
requirements for a.c. pin and contact-tube accessories

1 Scope
This part of IEC 62196 applies to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets
with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories.
They have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V a.c., 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a
rated current not exceeding 63 A three-phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive
charging of electric vehicles.
This part of IEC 62196 covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified
in IEC 62196-1, and intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in
IEC 61851-1:2010.
NOTE 1 Electric road vehicles (EV) implies all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV), that
derive all or part of their energy from RESS.
These accessories are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2010 which
operate at different voltages and frequencies and which may include extra-low voltage (ELV)
and communication signals.
These accessories may be used for bidirectional power transfer (under consideration).
This standard applies to accessories to be used in an ambient temperature between –30 °C
and +50 °C.
NOTE 2 In the following country, other requirements regarding the lower temperature may apply: NO.
NOTE 3 In the following country, –35 °C applies: SE.
These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy
conductors.
Vehicle inlet and vehicle connector to this standard are intended to be used for charging in
modes 1, 2 and 3, cases B and C. The socket-outlets and plugs covered by this standard are
intended to be used for charging mode 3 only, case A and B.
The modes and permissible connections are specified in IEC 62196-1:2014.
2 Normative references
Clause 2 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 62196-1:2014, Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles – Part 1: General requirements

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3 Terms and definitions
Clause 3 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
4 General
Clause 4 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
5 Ratings
Clause 5 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
5.1 Replacement:
Rated operating voltages:
30 V (signal or control purposes only);
250 V a.c.
480 V a.c.
5.2 Replacement:
The rated currents are:
2 A (signal or control purposes only)
13 A single phase
16 A single and three-phase
20 A single and three-phase
30 A or 32 A single and three-phase
60 A or 63 A single and three-phase
70 A single phase only
NOTE 1 In the following countries, the branch circuit overcurrent protection device is based upon 125 % of the
accessory rating: US.
NOTE 2 Reference to "30 A or 32 A" and "60 A or 63 A" rating is made in accordance with National requirements.
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle
Clause 6 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
6.1 Replacement:
This Clause provides a description of the physical conductive electrical interface requirements
between the vehicle and the power supply, which allows the following design at the vehicle
interface:
– a basic interface that provides for current ratings up to 63 A a.c. three-phase and up to
70 A a.c. single phase.
Different configuration types for the basic interface may allow different application of mode
and current ratings. See introduction to relevant standard sheets for more details.

6.2 Replacement:
There is one type of vehicle inlet:
– basic
6.3 Replacement:
There is one type of vehicle connector:
– basic
6.4 Not applicable.
6.5 Replacement:
The basic interface may contain up to 7 power or signal contacts, with unique physical
configurations of contact positions for single or three phases. The electrical ratings and their
function are described in Tables 201 and 202. The electrical ratings and their function are
described in the Standard Sheets.
Each vehicle inlet shall only mate with the corresponding type of vehicle connector. Each plug
shall only mate with the corresponding type of socket-outlet.
The accessories, configuration types 1, 2 or 3 are rated as follows:
– configuration type 1 vehicle coupler is rated 250 V, 32 A single phase;
– configuration type 2 vehicle coupler, socket-outlet and plug are rated:
• 250 V, 13 A or 20 A or 32 A or 63 A or 70 A single phase,
• 480 V, 13 A or 20 A or 32 A or 63 A, three-phase.
– configuration type 3 vehicle coupler, socket-outlet and plug are rated:
• 250 V, 16 A or 32 A, single phase,
• 480 V, 32 A or 63 A three-phase.
Table 201 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface,
configuration type 1, single phase
a c
Position number a.c. Functions
b
1 250 V 32 A L1 (mains 1)
2 250 V 32 A L2 (mains 2) / N (neutral)
3 Rated for fault PE (ground/earth)
4 30 V 2 A CP (Control pilot)
5 30 V 2 A CS (Connection switch)
a
Position number does not refer to the location and/or identification of the contact in the accessory.
b
In the following countries, the branch circuit overcurrent protection is based upon 125 % of the device rating:
US.
c
For contacts 4 and 5, environmental conditions may demand larger conductor cross-sections.

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Table 202 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface,
configuration types 2 and 3, three-phase or single phase
Three phase Single phase
U
max
a a
I I
Position max max
Functions
f
number
V a.c. A A
b
Type 2 Type 3 Type 2 Type 3
b
1 480 63 70 63 L1 (mains 1)
c c
2 480 63 L2 (mains 2)
- -
c c
3 480 63 L3 (mains 3)
- -
b, e
4 480 63 70 63 N (neutral)
5 ― Rated for fault PE (ground/earth)
6 30 2 CP (Control pilot)
d
PP (Proximity) or
7 30 2
d
CS (Connection switch)
a
In the following countries, the branch circuit overcurrent protection is based upon 125 % of the device rating:
US.
b
For single phase charging, contacts 1 and 4 shall be used.
c
Unused contacts need not to be installed. Not provided for standard sheets 2-IIIa and 2-IIIb.
d
Not provided for standard sheet 2-IIIa.
e
For single phase system supply phase to phase this contact can be used for L2 (mains 2).
f
Position number does not refer to the location and/or identification of the contact in the accessory.

6.6 Not applicable.
6.7 Not applicable.
6.201 Communication and control pilot function
The control pilot and proximity detection or connection contacts are intended to be used in
accordance with IEC 61851-1:2010.
7 Classification of accessories
Clause 7 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
7.4 According to electrical operation
Replacement:
– Suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit under load for 32 A configurations
types 1 and 3;
– Not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit under load for configurations
type 2;
– Not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit under load for 63 A configuration
type 3.
NOTE Communication circuits according to this standard are deemed not to make or break load as a result of this
clause.
7.5 According to interface
Replacement:
Interface is specified in Clause 6.
– Basic type.
7.201 According to the Standard Sheet used
– Configuration type 1;
– Configuration type 2;
– Configuration type 3.
8 Marking
Clause 8 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
9 Dimensions
Clause 9 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
9.1 Replacement:
Accessories shall comply with the relevant standard sheets as specified below and in
Table 203:
Configuration type 1
– 32 A, 250 V single-phase vehicle couplers: standard sheet 2-I.
– Optional latching system: standard sheet 2-Ia.
NOTE In the following countries, the standard sheets 2-I and 2-Ia may be applied to vehicle couplers with rated
current up to 80 A: US.
Configuration type 2
– 63 A, 480 V three-phase or 250 V, 70 A single-phase accessories: standard sheets 2-II,
IIa, IIb, IIc, IId, IIe, IIf, IIg and IIh.
Configuration type 3
– 16 A, 250 V single-phase accessories with one pilot: standard sheet 2-IIIa;
– 32 A, 250 V single-phase accessories with two pilots: standard sheet 2-IIIb;
– 63 A, 480 V three-phase accessories with two pilots: standard sheet 2-IIIc;
– Latching means and packaging room: standard sheet 2-IIId.
Table 203 – Configuration types and standard sheets
Configuration Standard Sheet Applicable Rated voltage Rated current Phase
type accessories V A
1 2-I Vehicle couplers 250 32 Single-phase
250 70 Single-phase
2 2-II Accessories
480 63 Three-phase
250 16 Single-phase
3 2-III Accessories 250 32 Single-phase
480 63 Three-phase
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10 Protection against electric shock
Clause 10 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
11 Size and colour of protective earthing conductors
Replacement:
The core connected to the earthing terminal shall be identified by the colour combination
green-and-yellow. The nominal cross/sectional area of the earthing conductor and of the
neutral conductor, if any, shall be at least equal to that of the phase conductors.
NOTE In the following countries, the colour green may be used to identify the earthing conductor: JP, US, CA.
12 Provision for earthing
Clause 12 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
13 Terminals
Clause 13 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows.
Additional subclause:
13.201 Wire connection of components, for example coding resistors may be rewirable or
non-rewirable.
14 Interlocks
Clause 14 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material
Clause 15 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
16 General construction
Clause 16 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
17 Construction of socket-outlets
Clause 17 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
18 Construction of plugs and vehicle connectors
Clause 18 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
19 Construction of vehicle inlets
Clause 19 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.

20 Degrees of protection
Clause 20 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength
Clause 21 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
22 Breaking capacity
Clause 22 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
23 Normal operation
Clause 23 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
24 Temperature rise
Clause 24 of 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
24.1 Addition, after the seventh paragraph:
For accessories dependent upon a resistor coding to define the accessory’s assigned current
rating, the test shall be repeated using a set of samples for each resistor coding value and
tested at the maximum current corresponding to that resistor coding value.
25 Flexible cables and their connection
Clause 25 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
26 Mechanical strength
Clause 26 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
Clause 27 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances
Clause 28 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
29 Resistance to heat, to fire and to tracking
Clause 29 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting
Clause 30 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.

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31 Conditional short-circuit current withstand test
Clause 31 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
32 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Clause 32 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies.
33 Vehicle driveover
Clause 33 of IEC 62196-1:2014 applies except as follows:
33.3 Not applicable.
33.4 Not applicable.
201 Components
NOTE This clause will be transferred to Part 1, Clause 4 in its next revision.
201.1 Ratings
A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended
conditions of use.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
201.2 Mechanical assembly
Loosening of parts in an accessory as a result of vibration due to storage, handling and
operation shall not result in a risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
201.3 Current-carrying parts of incorporated components
Any component uninsulated live part shall be so secured to the base or mounting surface, or
otherwise insulated that the part does not turn or shift in position resulting in a reduction of
creepage distances, clearances and distances below the minimum required values of
IEC 62196-1:2014, Clause 28.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
201.4 Electrical connections
201.4.1 The requirements described in 201.4.2 to 201.4.4 apply to connections of internal
wiring that are factory installed in the accessory.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
201.4.2 A splice or connection shall be mechanically secure and shall make electrical
contact.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

201.4.3 A soldered connection is determined to be mechanically secure when the lead is
– wrapped one full turn around a terminal,
– bent at a right angle after being passed through an eyelet or opening, except on printed
wiring boards where components are inserted or secured (as in a surface-mounted
component) and wave- or lap-soldered, or
– twisted with other conductors;
– or an equivalent means.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
201.4.4 A splice shall be provided with insulation equivalent to that of the wires involved
unless permanent clearance and creepage distances are maintained between the splice and
other metal parts. Insulation over the splice is not prohibited from having
– a splicing device such as a pressure wire connector, having suitable voltage and
temperature ratings,
– insulating tubing or sleeving used to cover a splice.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
202 Resistor coding
The vehicle connector and plug of configurations type 2 and type 3b and 3c shall be provided
) to define the maximum current capability of the cable assembly and
with coding resistors (R
c
vehicle connector and plug.
The resistor values and tolerances shall be as specified in IEC 61851-1:2010, Clause B.5,
"System for simultaneous proximity detection and current coding for vehicle connectors and
plugs".
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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STANDARD SHEETS
CONFIGURATION TYPE 1
STANDARD SHEETS 2-I
32 A, 250 V A.C. VEHICLE COUPLER
Overview
The standard sheets 2-I apply to configuration type 1: 32 A, 250 V a.c. single-phase vehicle
couplers.
For configuration type 1, Annex A "Pilot function through a control pilot circuit using PWM
modulation and a control pilot wire" and Clause B.2 "Circuits diagrams for mode 1, mode 2
and mode 3, using a basic single phase vehicle coupler" of IEC 61851-1:2010 shall be
applied. +V d.c. of Table B.2 of IEC 61851-1:2010 shall be a +5 V regulated supply.
The standard sheets 2-Ia defines the optional locking system.
This configuration shall not be used for mode 1 above 150 V line-to-earth.

STANDARD SHEETS 2-I
Sheet 1
32 A, 250 V A.C. VEHICLE INLET

IEC
Dimensions in millimetres
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Value in parenthesis is for reference
General tolerance
0 Max: ±0,15 50 Max: ±0,2 100 Max: ±0,3 Angle: ±30'

Key Description
SDP Standard datum plane
G Surface G (if any)
P Surface P
IC Isolated cap (if necessary)
CT Contact
EF Egress of fluids (if necessary)
VS Vehicle surface
STANDARD SHEET 2-I
Sheet 2 (continuation of Sheet 1)
32 A, 250 V A.C. VEHICLE CONNECTOR

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Dimensions in millimetres
Value in parenthesis is for reference
General tolerance
10 Max: ±0,15 50 Max: ±0,2 100 Max: ±0,3 Angle: ±30'

Key Description
EF Egress of fluids (if necessary)
P Packing (if necessary) one of sealing method for IP44 when coupled with vehicle inlet
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle connector

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STANDARD SHEET 2-I
Sheet 3 (continuation of Sheet 2)
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
RETAINING MEANS FOR IP44 VEHICLE COUPLER
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF BODY OUTLINE
Latch shown in latched position
Dimensions in millimetres
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Side view of vehicle coupler
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Key Description
CO Vehicle connector body shape shall be within these solid lines
L Restriction of latch length
max.
C Centre line of vehicle inlet
CPI Centre point of vehicle inlet
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle inlet
LS Shroud of latch (if any).
VS Vehicle surface
L Latch
P Surface P
G Surface G
V Shroud of latch shape (if any) shall be within these solid lines. Latch shall not extend beyond this
profile when it is in fully "open" position.
Q See continuation
RR View RR indicates the shroud shape, if any
3D 3D view
NOTE Shroud is not mandatory.
The sketches are not intended to govern the design of the vehicle connector body and latch shape except for the
dimensions shown.
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STANDARD SHEET 2-I
Sheet 4 (continuation of Sheet 3)
MAXIMUM OUTLINE OF LATCH
Latch shown touching surface P

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The sketches are not intended to govern the design of the latch shape except for the dimensions shown.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key Description
C Centre line of vehicle inlet
H Maximum height of surface P (see section A-A)
max.
L Latch
P Surface P
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle inlet
U Maximum outline of latch
STANDARD SHEET 2-I
Sheet 5 (continuation of Sheet 4)
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF BODY AND LATCH OUTLINE

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The sketches are not intended to govern the design of the vehicle connector body and latch shape except for the
dimensions shown.
Key Description
G Surface G (if any)
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle inlet
C Center point of vehicle inlet
L Restriction of latch length
max
CO Vehicle connector body shape shall be within these solid lines
EV Electric vehicle
LO The latch shall be within this shaded zone
VS Vehicle surface
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STANDARD SHEET 2-Ia
Sheet 1
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
OPTIONAL LOCKING SYSTEM
RETAINING MEANS FOR IP44 VEHICLE COUPLER
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF BODY OUTLINE
Latch shown in latched position
Dimensions in millimetres
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Side view of vehicle coupler
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Key Description
CO Vehicle connector body shape shall be within these solid lines
L Restriction of latch length
max.
C Centre line of vehicle inlet
CPI Centre point of vehicle inlet
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle inlet
LS Shroud of latch (if any)
VS Vehicle surface
L Latch
Q See continuation
RR View RR indicates shroud shape, if any
G Surface G
P Surface P
V Shroud of latch shape (if any) shall be within these solid lines. Latch shall not extend beyond
this profile when it is in fully "open" position.
3D 3D view
NOTE Shroud is not mandatory.
The sketches are not intended to govern the design of the vehicle connector body and latch shape except for the
dimensions shown.
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STANDARD SHEET 2-Ia
Sheet 2 (continuation of Sheet 1)
MAXIMUM OUTLINE OF LATCH
Dimensions in millimetres
Latch shown in touching surface P
The sketches are not intended to govern the design of the latch shape except for the dimensions shown.

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Key Description
C Centre line of vehicle inlet
HP Height of surface P (see section A-A of standard sheet 2-I)
L Latch
P Surface P
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle inlet
U Maximum outline of latch
L Restriction of latch length
max.
STANDARD SHEET 2-Ia
Sheet 3 (continuation of Sheet 2)
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF BODY AND LATCH OUTLINE
Dimensions in millimetres
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The sketches are not intended to govern the design of the vehicle connector body and latch shape except for the
dimensions shown.
Key Description
G Surface G (if any)
SDP Standard datum plane of vehicle inlet
C Center point of vehicle inlet
L Restriction of latch length
max
CO Vehicle connector body shape shall be within these solid lines
EV Electric vehicle
LO The latch shall be within this shaded zone
VS Vehicle surface
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CONFIGURATION TYPE 2
STANDARD SHEETS 2-II
63 A, 480 V THREE-PHASE OR 70 A, 250 V SINGLE PHASE ACCESSORIES
Overview
The standard sheets 2-II apply to configuration type 2: 63 A, 480 V a.c. three-phase and 70 A,
250 V a. c. single-phase accessories.
For configuration type 2, the following specifications are applicable:
Interlocking and latching of the accessories is mandatory to prevent them from unintentional
separation and breaking under load. The interlocking shall insure that the energy transmission
is stopped before separation.
NOTE Interlocking can be performed by mechanical or electromechanical means.
The interlocking means shall offer a feedback to show that the mechanism is in correct
engagement. At least one latching means shall be provided.
The feedback can be offered e.g. by a supplementary contact.
The pilot function shall be realized by implementation of IEC 61851-1:2010, Annex A “Pilot
function through a control pilot circuit using PWM modulation and a control pilot wire.”
Proximity detection and current coding shall be implemented according to IEC 61851-1:2010,
Clause B.5 "System for simultaneous proximity detection and current coding for vehicle
connectors and plugs".
Interoperability of configuration type 2 accessories is indicated in Table 204.
Table 204 – Interoperation of configuration type 2 accessories
Plug Vehicle inlet Vehicle inlet
a
Accessory (mode 3) (all modes) (modes 2 and 3)
Sheet 2-IIb Sheet 2-IId Sheet 2-IIf
d d
Socket-outlet (mode 3) Sheet 2-IIa Yes n. a. n. a.
b b
Vehicle connector (mode 1) Sheet 2-IIc No Yes No
c
Vehicle connector (modes 2 and 3) Sheet 2-IIe No Yes Yes
a
Type 2 accessories shall only be used in the modes as listed in this tabulation.
b
Interoperability excluded by mechanical coding.
c
Interoperability excluded by gap in control pilot circuit.
d
Fixed accessories cannot be connected together.

Standard Sheets 2-IIg and 2-IIh define packaging rooms to ensure compatibility.

STANDARD SHEET 2-IIa
Sheet 1
SOCKET-OUTLET
63 A, 480 V THREE-PHASE OR 70 A, 250 V SINGLE PHASE

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Undimensioned radii: R 0,5 mm to 0,7 mm
a Latching means construction to customer’s decision
b Optional drain hole
c Sealing area (optional sealing). The plug area from 11 to 16,7 has to be kept free of shrinkage, tool cuts
and ejector marks. See 2-IIb sheet 1.
d Tip of sleeves chamfered for easy insertion
e Contact point
For single phase socket-outlets, contacts L2 and L3 including the surrounding insulation can be omitted.

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STANDARD SHEET 2-IIa
Sheet 2 (continuation of Sheet 1)

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Undimensioned radii: R 0,5 mm to 0,7 mm
a Preferred area for optional shutter. Mechanism might exceed this area.
b Latching means positions. At least one Latching means provided.

STANDARD SHEET 2-IIb
Sheet 1
PLUG
63 A, 480 V THREE-PH
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