What is BS EN 50696 about?
BS EN 50696 describes the requirements for an ACD in regard of safety, function and testing. BS EN 50696 describes basic parameters that can be standardized for different ACDs. ACDs following these standardized parameters will have the benefit of being compatible, even if they are based on different technologies.
BS EN 50696 is applicable to ACDs of standardized configuration, intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage up to 1500 VDC.
BS EN 50696 applies to high power DC interfaces intended for use in isolated conductive charging systems, for circuits specified in IEC 61851-23-1: —1.
BS EN 50696 contains requirements for all type of ACDs. Its annexes describe specific implementations and specific requirements.
Note –
BS EN 50696 doesn’t apply to solutions based on a vehicle connector described in EN 62196-3 driven by an automated mechanism, as, for instance, a robotic arm.
BS EN 50696 doesn’t cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.
Who is BS EN 50696 for?
BS EN 50696 on Contact Interface for Automated Connection Device is applicable to:
- Electric vehicle manufacturers
- Automated connection device manufacturers
- Battery manufacturers
- EV charging system manufactures
Why should you use BS EN 50696?
For heavier vehicles such as buses and trucks, requirements of short charging times with high energy present a problem of handling, and safety with hand-held connecting devices. An automated connection device (ACD) is used for these high current charging applications. .
Automated connection devices are important for the safe charging of electric vehicles. BS EN 50696 lays out safety parameters for ACDs which will help you in improving the durability of the ACDs.
With the help of BS EN 50696 you can ensure protection from pollution and other environmental factors like wind, noise and temperature.
ACDs following these standardized parameters given in BS EN 50696 will have the benefit of being compatible, even if they are based on different technologies
