EN 62196-1:2014

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements

Publication date:   Mar 19, 2015

General information

60.60 Standard published   Nov 28, 2014

CENELEC

CLC/TC 23H Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric Vehicles

European Norm

29.120.30   Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers | 43.120   Electric road vehicles

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Scope

IEC 62196-1:2014 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicles, herein referred to as "accessories", intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:

- 690 V a.c. 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;

- 1 500 V d.c. at a rated current not exceeding 400 A.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:

a) addition of a preferred operating voltage of 1 000 V d.c.;

b) addition of a preferred rated current of 80 A d.c.;

c) addition of a provision for a combined interface a.c./d.c.;

d) description of d.c. configurations (previously under consideration);

e) addition of requirements pertaining to the locking mechanism, the interlock and the latching device;

f) addition of a test for accessories not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit under load;

g) addition of requirements and tests for insulated end caps.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2006/95/EC

Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)

Harmonized/Supporting
2014/35/EU

Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

Harmonized/Supporting

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EN 62196-1:2014
60.60 Standard published
Nov 28, 2014

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