8.
Testing Charging Stations
8-1.Purpose of the Test Adapter
There are two main purposes of the Test Adapter:
1.
To simulate connection of an electrical vehicle to the tested charging station (the test adapter simulates electrical
vehicle and charging cable), connection of the test adapter to a charging station triggers the charging process in the
charging station (CP switch at the adapter shall be in appropriate mode), various cable charging capabilities can be
simulated (NC,13A,20A,32A and 63A) as well as all possible electrical vehicle modes (A, B,C,D).
2.
To provide easy access to charging terminals L1,L2,L3,N,PE and to CP signal terminals to which additional
measuring equipment can be connected for further testing, charging stations should be tested after installation
and repeated periodically.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s recommendation and national standards which are linked to IEC/HD 60364-6
for initial test or IEC/HD 60364-7-722, required tests are:
• Visual inspection
• Continuity of protective conductors and protective bonding
• Insulation resistances
• Loop/Line impedance
• RCD test
• Function tests (including but not limited to):
-Vehicle state A,B,C,D
-Error handing (error “E”,PE Error (Earth Fault),...)
-Communication (PWM signal)
-Mechanical locking of plug
-Rotary field/phase sequence
-Other tests
8-2.Connection of the Test Adapter to Charging Station
The Test Adapter can accept the following two connection cables:
• TYPE 2 test cable; for charging stations type 2 with panel mount with socket outlet or fixed cable with vehicle
connector (Included in scope of supply).
• TYPE 1 test cable; for charging stations type 1 with fixed cable and vehicle connector (Options).
7-
Pole Male Connector
TYPE 2 Test Cable
EVSE Adapter
TYPE 1 Test
adapter
Test Adapter for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
12
L1
L2
L3
PE
N
CP Error “E”
PE Error
PE Pre-Test
PE
PP State
CP State
EV ADAPTER
20A
13A
NC
32A
63A
A
B
D
B
C
