User's Manual

M3P U-series AC EV Charging Station User Manual
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3. STANDARDS
3.1. Reference standard
The M3P U-series AC EV Charger is designed according to IEC standards. The standards of this series of
products include:
 IEC 61851-1:2017, Electric vehicle conductive charging system - Part 1: General requirements
 IEC 62196-2:2016, 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
 SAE J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler
3.2. Charging mode
 According to IEC 61851-1(3.1.9; 6.2.3)
Mode 3 is a method for the connection of an EV to an AC EV supply equipment
permanently connected to an AC supply network, with a control pilot function that
extends from the AC EV supply equipment to the EV. EV supply equipment intended for
Mode 3 charging shall provide a protective earthing conductor to the EV socket-outlet
and / or to the vehicle connector.
 The M3P U-series product is an EVSE that conforms to the Mode 3.
3.3. Charging connection
 According to IEC 61851-1(3.1.12), the M3P U-series product is an EVSE that conforms to the
CASE C connection (shown as Fig. 3-1).
Fig. 3-1 Schematic diagram of CASE C connection