What is PD IEC/TS 63066‒ Low-voltage docking connectors about?
PD IEC/TS 63066 is an international standard that covers good quality electrical accessories.
PD IEC/TS 63066 applies to the docking connectors (accessories) incorporated in or fixed to electrical equipment, intended to connect removable energy storage units to a dedicated electric power conversion unit, to an energy-consuming unit, or to another energy storage unit.
PD IEC/TS 63066 gives the accessories are intended for DC and may include an earth1 contact and/or optional auxiliary contacts for signalling and data. These accessories have a rated current of up to 800 A and rated operating voltages not exceeding 1000 V DC.
PD IEC/TS 63066 specifies technicalities like terms, general requirements, standard ratings, classification of accessories, dimensions, protection against electric shock, provision for earthing, construction of accessories, mechanical strength, electromagnetic compatibility, etc., for low voltage docking connectors.
Accessories given in PD IEC/TS 63066 are not suitable for mating or unmating under load. These accessories are intended to be installed by instructed persons or skilled persons only.
Note 1: PD IEC/TS 63066 applies to the docking connectors for use under environmental conditions.
Note 2: PD IEC/TS 63066 also applies to the docking connectors intended to be used at extra-low voltage.
Who is PD IEC/TS 63066‒ Low-voltage docking connectors for?
PD IEC/TS 63066 on low-voltage docking connectors, is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of docking connectors
- Dealers and distributors of docking connectors
- Designers of electrical docking connectors
- Test/ service providers for docking connectors
Why should you use PD IEC/TS 63066‒ Low-voltage docking connectors?
Pluggable energy storage technology has a large demand and perspective in certain areas. With the arrival of electric vehicles, energy storage units for renewable energy, and other applications, guidance is needed to enhance the quality of docking connectors.
PD IEC/TS 63066 gives you elaborated concepts such as requirements, standard ratings, classification of accessories, dimensions, mechanical strength, etc., to ensure the production of good quality and high-efficiency low voltage docking connectors.
Users of PD IEC/TS 63066 can follow safety measures for the protection against electric shock, provision for earthing, which helps you to ensure safe and reliable operation, interoperability, environmental protection, and energy efficiency of low voltage docking connectors. The industry needs such a standard to promote the technology development and popularization of pluggable energy storage technology.
