IEC 61851 Certified Safety Testing for EVSE and Charging Stations
IEC 61851 specifies safety requirements for electric vehicle conductive charging systems. Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive testing for EV supply equipment (EVSE), charging stations, and related components.
What is IEC 61851?
IEC 61851 is a series of standards covering electric vehicle conductive charging systems, including the general requirements for charging stations, vehicle requirements, and communication between vehicle and charger. It ensures safe and interoperable EV charging infrastructure.
Products Covered
- AC charging stations (Level 1 and Level 2)
- DC fast charging stations
- Portable EVSE units
- Wall-mounted home chargers
- Commercial charging equipment
- Fleet charging systems
- Cables and connectors
- Communication controllers
IEC 61851 Series Standards
IEC 61851-21
- EV requirements for conductive connection
IEC 61851-22
- AC charging station requirements
IEC 61851-23/24
- DC charging station requirements
- Communication for DC charging
Key Safety Requirements
- Protection against electric shock
- Fault protection (RCD/GFCI)
- Overcurrent protection
- Control pilot function
- Connector locking mechanisms
- Emergency shutdown
- Environmental protection (IP ratings)
- Temperature monitoring
- Ventilation requirements
Tests Performed
- Dielectric strength testing
- Protective conductor integrity
- Control pilot function verification
- Temperature rise testing
- Environmental tests (IP rating verification)
- Mechanical endurance testing
- EMC testing
- Functional safety verification
Standards We Test To
International
- IEC 61851-1 Ed. 2.0 (2010)
- IEC 61851-1 Ed. 3.0 (2017)
- IEC 61851-21/22 (AC stations)
North America
- SAE J1772
- UL 2202 / UL 2594 (USA)
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