IEC 62196-1:2014

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

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.