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Is it a Vehicle?
Is it an Electrical Device?
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Main Actors
Electrical standards
Founded 1906
IEC TC69
Founded 1948
Background of committees
Automotive
Electrotechnical
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Division of labour
Outstanding issues
ISO TC22 SC21 IEC TC69
Aspects related to the
electric vehicle as a whole
Aspects related to electrical
components and electric
supply infrastructure
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Charging infrastructure at IEC TC69
Power levels:
16 A: normal charging
32 A: semi-fast charging
Integrity of earthing
Ampacity of charger
Extra wire
Same functionalities
Compatibility of modes:
Peak-shaving
Grid management
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Mode 4 charge
Stationary charger
d.c. connection
socket-outlet
plug
vehicle connector
vehicle inlet
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Parts of the conductive connection
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Case A: cable xed to the vehicle
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Case B: separate cable
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Case C: cable xed to charging post
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Plugs and sockets
Standard plugs:
domestic types
industrial types
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Domestic Accessories
Mechanical stress
Environmental stress
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Industrial plug standards
IEC 60309
Reliable
Cheap
No dimensional denitions
Up for revision
Compatible in Mode 1
with standard
French/Belgian socket
Expensive
Poor reliability
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Scame plug
Rated 16 A in mode 1
Rated 32 A in mode 3
Rated 16 A in mode 1
Rated 32 A in mode 3
Used in Switzerland
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Vehicle Coupler Design Constraints
Cost
1990s designs:
AVCON (US)
Marchal (F)
Earth
2 signal contacts
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Battery connectors
Europe
USA
SAE standardization
Japan
JARI standardization
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Conclusions
International Collaboration
Avoidance of Conict