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Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

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Device description

EV Charging Protection Unit

Comprehensive protective module for monitoring electrical safety of an EV charging-station circuit.

An EV charging protection unit combines one or more electrical protective functions required for safe operation of a charging point.

Depending on the design, it may include residual-current protection, DC residual-current detection, overcurrent and overvoltage protection, PE monitoring, and other functions.

Protective-conductor monitoring can detect an open conductor or invalid condition and perform the specified protective action.

Important selection parameters include rated electrical characteristics, integrated protective functions, fault-detection time, disconnection arrangement, and EVSE compatibility.

The module may be used as a separate component or as part of an integrated charging-station protection system.

Components in this subcategory

EVSE protection units for RCD/RDC-DD, PE monitoring, and other electrical-safety functions.

Available parameters

EV Charging Protection Unit

154 parameters
Dimensions4
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Materials and Finish2
Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Mounting and Installation3
Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Electrical Parameters23
Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

Rated FrequencyHz

AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.

Number of Phases

Number of phases of the electrical system for which the product is designed to be connected or used.

Rated CurrentA

Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.

Maximum Incoming Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Maximum nominal conductor cross-section permitted at the product's incoming connection.

Maximum Outgoing Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Maximum nominal conductor cross-section permitted at the product's outgoing connection.

Rated Insulation VoltageV

Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.

Rated Impulse Withstand VoltagekV

Peak value of an impulse voltage of specified waveform that the product insulation must withstand without breakdown.

Minimum Incoming Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Minimum conductor cross-section permitted for connection to the incoming terminal of the main power circuit.

Minimum Outgoing Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Minimum conductor cross-section permitted for connection to the outgoing terminal of the main power circuit.

Digital Input Count

Number of available digital inputs of the product.

Digital Output Count

Number of available digital outputs of the product.

Relay Output Count

Number of independent relay outputs or sets of switching contacts provided by the product.

Incoming Connection Point Count

Number of electrical connection points intended for incoming or supply-side connections.

Outgoing Connection Point Count

Number of electrical connection points intended for outgoing or load-side connections.

Incoming Connection Type

Electrical connection technologies supported at the incoming or supply-side connection points of the product.

Outgoing Connection Type

Electrical connection technologies supported at the outgoing or load-side connection points of the product.

Minimum Incoming Stripping Lengthmm

Minimum stripping length specified for an incoming or supply conductor.

Maximum Incoming Stripping Lengthmm

Maximum stripping length specified for an incoming or supply conductor.

Minimum Outgoing Stripping Lengthmm

Minimum stripping length specified for an outgoing or load-side conductor.

Maximum Outgoing Stripping Lengthmm

Maximum stripping length specified for an outgoing or load-side conductor.

Incoming Terminal Tightening TorqueNm

Manufacturer-declared tightening torque for an incoming or supply terminal.

Outgoing Terminal Tightening TorqueNm

Manufacturer-declared tightening torque for an outgoing or load-side terminal.

Protection and Safety81
Minimum Insulation ResistanceMΩ

Minimum permissible insulation resistance between the specified electrically separated parts.

IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

IK Rating

Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.

Protection Functions

Set of protection functions integrated into the product or provided by it in its normal intended configuration.

Adjustable Residual-Current Setting

Indicates whether the pickup threshold of integrated residual-current or leakage protection can be adjusted.

Minimum Residual-Current SettingA

Minimum supported operating-current setting of residual-current or leakage protection.

Maximum Residual-Current SettingA

Maximum supported operating-current setting of residual-current or leakage protection.

Adjustable Residual-Current Delay

Indicates whether the time delay of residual-current or leakage protection can be adjusted.

Minimum Residual-Current Delays

Minimum supported time delay of residual-current or leakage protection.

Maximum Residual-Current Delays

Maximum supported time delay of residual-current or leakage protection.

Residual Current Type

Classification of the device sensitivity to the waveform and nature of residual current, for example AC, A, F, or B.

Rated Residual Operating CurrentA

Rated residual operating current IΔn at which the device protective function is required to operate under specified conditions.

Rated Residual Non-Operating CurrentA

Rated residual non-operating current IΔno below which the device is not required to operate under specified conditions.

Residual Current Operating Principle

Operating principle of the residual-current protective function with regard to its dependence on the supply-network voltage.

Residual Current Time-Delay Class

Time-characteristic class of the residual-current protective function defining the presence and nature of the specified time delay.

Test Button Present

Indicates whether the product has a local TEST button for the specified functional check of the device.

Test Circuit Voltage MinimumV

Minimum supply voltage at which the integrated functional-test circuit of the residual-current protection is designed to operate.

Test Circuit Voltage MaximumV

Maximum supply voltage at which the integrated functional-test circuit of the residual-current protection is designed to operate.

Rated Making and Breaking CapacityA

Rated making and breaking capacity Im declared for the device under specified conditions.

Rated Residual Making and Breaking CapacityA

Rated residual making and breaking capacity IΔm declared for the device under specified conditions.

Rated Conditional Residual Short-Circuit CurrentkA

Rated conditional residual short-circuit current IΔc declared when the specified upstream short-circuit protective device is used.

Surge Current WithstandkA

Declared withstand capability of the device against a surge current of a specified waveform without unwanted operation.

Surge Current Waveform

Current impulse waveform to which the declared surge-current withstand value of the device applies.

Enhanced Immunity to Unwanted Tripping

Indicates whether the device has declared enhanced immunity to unwanted residual-current operation caused by transients or network disturbances.

Manufacturer Immunity Class

Manufacturer-specific designation characterizing enhanced product immunity to unwanted operation or electrical disturbances.

Residual Current Trip Indicator Present

Indicates whether separate indication is provided to distinguish a residual-current trip from other states or causes of disconnection.

Residual Current Detection Frequency MinimumHz

Minimum residual-current frequency for which the manufacturer declares detection capability.

Residual Current Detection Frequency MaximumHz

Maximum residual-current frequency for which the manufacturer declares detection capability.

Smooth DC Residual Current Detection Supported

Indicates whether the device is capable of detecting smooth DC residual current as part of the specified protective or monitoring function.

DC Residual Current Detection ThresholdA

Declared threshold value of DC residual current for the specified detection function.

Integral Overcurrent Protection

Indicates whether integral overcurrent protection is provided for the relevant electrical circuit.

Associated Circuit Breaker Required

Indicates whether a separate compatible circuit breaker is required to provide the complete protective switching function.

Mechanically Coupled to Circuit Breaker

Indicates whether the residual-current device is mechanically coupled to a circuit breaker in order to actuate its switching mechanism.

Residual Current Trip Actuation Method

Method by which the residual-current protective function disconnects the protected circuit or actuates an associated switching device.

Reset Button Present

Indicates whether the product has a separate local RESET button for performing the specified reset function.

Manual Reset Required After Residual Trip

Indicates whether a manual reset is required after a residual-current trip before normal operation can be restored.

Residual Current Alarm-Only Mode Supported

Indicates whether the device can operate in a residual-current monitoring mode that generates an alarm without issuing a trip command for the protected circuit.

Residual Current Pre-Alarm Supported

Indicates whether a residual-current pre-alarm is provided at a level below the main trip or alarm threshold.

Residual Current Pre-Alarm Threshold Adjustable

Indicates whether the residual-current pre-alarm threshold is adjustable.

Residual Current Pre-Alarm Threshold Ratio%

Residual-current pre-alarm threshold expressed as a percentage of the configured trip threshold or main alarm threshold.

Remote Residual-Current Test Supported

Indicates whether the specified functional test of the residual-current protective or monitoring function can be initiated remotely.

Remote Residual-Current Reset Supported

Indicates whether remote reset of the residual-current protective function or device is supported by means of a specified command.

Remote Trip Through Residual-Current Unit Supported

Indicates whether a manufacturer-specified external command or input is provided for remote tripping through the residual-current protective function.

Fail-Safe Operation Supported

Indicates whether fail-safe operation is supported, whereby loss of required power or an internal fault causes or permits transition to the specified safe trip or alarm state.

Residual-Current Protection Inhibit Supported

Indicates whether the residual-current protective trip output can be intentionally inhibited while other monitoring functions remain active, where permitted by the design.

External Residual-Current Sensor Required

Indicates whether a separate external residual-current sensor or measuring current transformer is required for the specified product function.

External Residual-Current Sensor Included

Indicates whether the required external residual-current sensor or measuring current transformer is supplied with the product.

Residual-Current Sensor Type

Technology or construction type of the sensor used to measure residual current.

Residual-Current Sensor Input Count

Number of independent inputs for connection of residual-current sensors or measuring current transformers.

Residual-Current Sensor Connection Monitoring Supported

Indicates whether the electrical connection between the device and the external residual-current sensor is automatically monitored.

Maximum Residual-Current Sensor Cable Lengthmm

Maximum manufacturer-declared cable length between the device and the external residual-current sensor.

Residual-Current Measurement Supported

Indicates whether the device can measure residual current and provide the measured value to the user, a display system, an output, or a communication interface.

Minimum Residual-Current MeasurementA

Minimum residual-current value within the manufacturer-declared measurement range.

Maximum Residual-Current MeasurementA

Maximum residual-current value within the manufacturer-declared measurement range.

Protective Conductor Monitoring Supported

Indicates whether the product provides a dedicated function for monitoring the condition of the protective conductor.

Monitoring Functions

Electrical or physical monitoring functions provided by the device, such as overvalue, undervalue, window, phase, frequency, current, power, insulation, temperature or level monitoring.

Contactor Feedback Monitoring Supported

Indicates that commanded contactor state is compared with actual feedback from the switching device.

Contactor Failure-to-Close Detection Supported

Indicates that failure of a commanded contactor to reach the closed state can be detected from feedback or equivalent monitoring.

Contactor Failure-to-Open Detection Supported

Indicates that failure of a commanded contactor to reach the open state can be detected from feedback or equivalent monitoring.

Contactor Weld Detection Supported

Indicates that a welded or mechanically stuck closed contactor can be detected by comparing command, feedback and applicable electrical measurements.

Contactor Coil Circuit Monitoring Supported

Indicates that the external contactor control or coil circuit can be monitored for manufacturer-defined electrical faults.

RDC-DD Integrated

Indicates that residual direct current detection functionality is integrated into the product rather than requiring a separate external RDC-DD.

External RDC-DD Required

Indicates that compliant operation requires a separate external residual direct current detecting device.

Maximum DC Residual Current Response Times

Maximum manufacturer-declared time between detection of the specified DC residual current condition and protective response.

DC Residual Current Protective Action

Protective action performed when the dedicated DC residual-current detection threshold is exceeded.

RDC-DD Fault Output Present

Indicates that the RDC-DD function provides a dedicated electrical or logical fault-status output.

RDC-DD Self-Monitoring Supported

Indicates that the RDC-DD function monitors its own sensing or functional integrity.

Protective Conductor Fault Action

Action performed when the protective-conductor monitoring function detects an invalid or missing protective-earth condition.

Maximum Protective Conductor Fault Detection Times

Maximum manufacturer-declared time required to detect a protective-conductor fault.

Insulation Monitoring Integrated

Indicates that insulation-resistance monitoring of the relevant isolated charging circuit is integrated into the product.

Insulation Monitoring Alarm ThresholdMΩ

Insulation-resistance threshold at which the monitoring system issues an alarm or warning.

Insulation Monitoring Trip ThresholdMΩ

Insulation-resistance threshold at which the charging equipment inhibits or interrupts power transfer.

Insulation Pre-Check Supported

Indicates that insulation condition is checked before energizing the relevant EV charging power circuit.

Power Contactor Count

Number of power contactors used internally to connect or isolate the EV charging power circuit.

Emergency Stop Input Present

Indicates that the product provides a dedicated input for an external emergency-stop circuit or command.

Emergency Stop Input Count

Number of dedicated emergency-stop inputs provided by the product.

Emergency Stop Action

Electrical response performed by the product when the emergency-stop function is activated.

IEC 62955 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 62955 requirements for residual direct current detecting devices used with applicable Mode 3 EV charging equipment.

Open PEN Detection Supported

Indicates that the product provides functionality intended to detect an unsafe open-PEN or equivalent PEN fault condition where applicable.

Open PEN Protection Methods

Methods used by the product or approved installation arrangement to detect or mitigate an open-PEN condition.

Earth Electrode Required for Open PEN Protection

Indicates that the declared open-PEN protection arrangement requires a local earth electrode.

Environmental Conditions6
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Maximum Installation Altitudem

Maximum altitude above sea level at which the product may be installed without exceeding the declared conditions.

Special Features20
Event Log Supported

Indicates whether the product can store an internal event log.

Event Log Capacityevents

Maximum number of event records that can be stored in the product's internal log.

Real-Time Clock Present

Indicates whether an integrated real-time clock is provided for timekeeping, event time-stamping, or time-based functions.

Communication Protocols

List of supported digital data communication protocols.

Communication Interfaces

List of supported physical or logical digital communication interfaces.

Remote Configuration Supported

Indicates whether specified product settings can be read or changed remotely through a supported communication interface.

Remote Diagnostics Supported

Indicates whether diagnostic information, status data, or fault information can be obtained remotely.

Self-Diagnostics Supported

Indicates whether the product performs internal diagnostic checks to detect or report internal faults.

Firmware Updatable

Indicates that device firmware can be updated by a manufacturer-supported procedure.

Automatic Self-Test Supported

Indicates that the product can automatically test its internal monitoring or measuring functionality.

Manual Self-Test Supported

Indicates that an internal functional self-test can be initiated manually.

Parameter Backup Supported

Indicates that device parameters and configuration data can be backed up to an external system or supported storage medium.

Parameter Restore Supported

Indicates that previously stored device parameters or configuration data can be restored to the product.

Remote Reset Supported

Indicates whether a latched trip, fault, or alarm state can be reset remotely through a supported command or interface.

Diagnostics via Communication Supported

Indicates that warning, fault, status or diagnostic information can be transmitted through a supported digital communication interface.

Remote Firmware Update Supported

Indicates that firmware can be updated through a supported local or remote data communication interface.

Operating Statistics Supported

Indicates that accumulated operating statistics are available for diagnostics or maintenance.

Fault Counter Supported

Indicates that detected fault events can be accumulated in one or more internal counters.

Supported Commissioning Methods

Methods by which the product can be initially commissioned, configured or provisioned for operation.

Service Mode Supported

Indicates that a dedicated operating mode is available for authorized service, maintenance or diagnostic activities.

Standards and Compliance3
CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU Compliant

Compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU where applicable to the product.

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Compliant

Compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility where applicable.

Logistics12
Gross Weightkg

Mass of the product together with its individual packaging and the accessories included in it.

Package Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Depthmm

External depth dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Volumem³

Calculated or declared external volume of the product's individual package.

Packaging Type

Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.

Packaging Material

Primary materials from which the product packaging is made.

Package Tare Weightkg

Mass of the empty packaging without the product and its accessories.

Units per Package

Number of individual products contained in one packaging unit at the specified level.

Recyclable Packaging

Indicates whether the packaging used is declared recyclable as secondary raw material.

Reusable Packaging

Indicates whether the packaging is designed for reuse without changing its primary purpose.

Returnable Packaging

Indicates whether the packaging is intended to be returned to the supplier, manufacturer, or another participant in the logistics chain.