TRASA3 Knowledge Base

Electrical Component Parameter Reference

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

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

Type 2 Charging Socket

Stationary IEC 62196 Type 2 socket outlet for connecting a detachable electric-vehicle charging cable to AC EVSE.

A Type 2 charging socket forms the interface between the charging station and a detachable EV charging cable.

It contains power contacts, protective conductor PE, and Control Pilot and Proximity Pilot signal contacts.

The design should provide the required current and voltage, mechanical endurance, degree of protection, and safe plug locking during charging.

Contact material and plating affect electrical resistance, heating, and wear resistance.

Selection criteria include rated current, number of phases, housing and contacts, PP resistance, locking mechanism, and compliance with IEC 62196.

Components in this subcategory

Type 2 socket outlets for AC EVSE and wallboxes.

Available parameters

Type 2 Charging Socket

78 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 Finish5
Color

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

Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Connector Contact Material

Base electrically conductive material used for the current-carrying contacts of the connector or socket.

Connector Contact Plating

Surface plating or finish applied to the electrically mating connector contacts.

Connector Housing Material

Primary structural or insulating material of the charging connector or socket housing.

Mounting and Installation4
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.

Mounting Hole Diametermm

Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.

Electrical Parameters21
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.

Minimum Incoming Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

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

Socket-Outlet Count

Number of electrical socket outlets integrated into or supplied as part of the product.

Incoming Connection Point Count

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

Incoming Connection Type

Electrical connection technologies supported at the incoming or supply-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.

Incoming Terminal Tightening TorqueNm

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

Connection Contact ResistancemΩ

Declared electrical contact resistance of a connection point where one common value applies to equivalent connections.

Plug Contact Rated VoltageV

Rated voltage of the plug-in contact system declared by the manufacturer where specified separately from the rated voltage of the complete product.

Charging Connector Types

EV conductive charging connector systems provided or supported by the product.

Control Pilot Supported

Indicates support for the EV charging Control Pilot conductor and signalling function.

Proximity Pilot Supported

Indicates support for the Proximity Pilot or equivalent proximity-detection conductor/function in the charging interface.

Control Pilot PWM Supported

Indicates support for PWM signalling on the EV charging Control Pilot interface.

Connector Contact Count

Total number of electrical contacts provided by the charging connector or socket interface.

Proximity Pilot Current Coding Supported

Indicates that the Proximity Pilot circuit is used to encode or identify the allowable current capability of the charging cable assembly.

Proximity Pilot ResistanceΩ

Manufacturer-declared resistance used by the applicable Proximity Pilot coding circuit.

Protection and Safety6
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.

Charging Connector Locking Supported

Indicates that the EV charging connector or socket can be mechanically or electrically locked during a charging session.

Charging Connector Locking Method

Primary mechanism used to retain or lock the EV charging connector.

Charging Connector Temperature Monitoring Supported

Indicates that temperature of the EV charging connector, contacts or socket is actively monitored.

Connector Temperature Sensor Count

Number of integrated temperature sensors used to monitor the charging connector, socket or current-carrying contact region.

Environmental Conditions7
UV Resistant

Indicates whether the material and coating are designed to withstand ultraviolet radiation.

Weather Resistant

Indicates whether the product is designed for the combination of weather influences specified by the manufacturer.

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.

Included Equipment14
Mechanical Endurancecycles

Declared number of mechanical operating cycles that the product can perform without electrical switching load.

Plug Coding Supported

Indicates whether mechanical or other physical coding can be used to prevent mating with an incompatible counterpart.

Plug Coding System

System, family, or designation of elements used for mechanical coding of the plug-in interface.

Plug Locking Supported

Indicates whether the mating connector can be mechanically locked to prevent unintended disconnection.

Plug Locking Type

Mechanical method used to lock or retain the mating connector in the mated state.

Mating Connector Required

Indicates whether a separate compatible mating connector is required to complete the electrical connection.

Mating Connector Included

Indicates whether a compatible mating connector is supplied with the product.

Mating Connector Family

Family, series, or designation of the plug-in interface of the compatible mating connector.

Rated Mating Cycles

Manufacturer-declared number of mechanical mating and unmating cycles of the plug-in interface.

Plug Insertion ForceN

Mechanical force required to fully mate the compatible counterpart with the plug-in interface under the declared conditions.

Plug Withdrawal ForceN

Mechanical force required to fully withdraw the compatible counterpart from the plug-in interface under the declared conditions.

Touch-Safe When Unmated

Indicates whether the specified protection against accidental contact with hazardous live parts is maintained when the mating connector is removed.

Charging Connector Shutter Present

Indicates that the charging socket or connector incorporates protective shutters over live-contact openings.

Charging Connector Protective Cap Included

Indicates that a protective cap or cover for the EV charging connector is supplied with the product.

Standards and Compliance5
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.

IEC 62196-1 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 62196-1 general requirements for EV plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and applicable cable assemblies.

IEC 62196-2 Compliant

Compliance with IEC 62196-2 dimensional compatibility requirements for AC EV charging accessories.

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.