IEC 62196-3 6500A High Current EV Connector Temperature Rise Test System
Complied Standards & Clauses
This advanced test system is designed in compliance with IEC 62196-1 Ed.4 CDV 2020 (clause 12.3, clause 24, table 10, clause 34.2, 34.4, and 35.4), IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3, and other relevant standards.
Product Overview
The 6500A High Current EV Connector Temperature Rise Test System is designed for evaluating thermal performance of electric vehicle charging connectors under high current conditions.
The system applies controlled current up to 6500A and measures temperature changes at terminals, contacts and conductive parts to verify EV charging interface safety and reliability.
It is suitable for EV plug, socket outlet and vehicle connector testing according to IEC 62196 requirements.
Equipped with proprietary software and computer control, the system enables fully automated test execution and data analysis. Its intuitive operation and precise performance provide an efficient solution for temperature rise assessment and compliance verification of electric vehicle charging interfaces and related components.
Technical Parameters
| Output Workstation |
1 DC output station |
| Maximum Output Voltage |
DC less than DC 15V |
| High Current Output |
DC 200A–6500A |
| Current Display Accuracy |
±(0.25% of reading + 0.25% of range), resolution 1A |
| Voltage Display Accuracy |
±(0.25% of reading + 0.25% of range), resolution 0.01V |
| Test Current Stability |
±(1% of set value + 0.5A), response time approximately 1s |
| Control Contact Power Supply |
Current range AC (0–2) A |
| Operating Modes |
Continuous mode, On/Off mode, Automatic temperature control mode |
| Continuous On/Off Mode |
1. Continuous Mode Test Time: 0.01–99.99 hours
2. On/Off Mode Power On/Off Time: 0.01–99.99 hours
3.On/Off Count: 1–9999 times, stops automatically when the count is reached
4.Current Setting: Programmable control settings (can be configured according to IEC62196, with time and current combinations as shown in the table below)
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| Automatic Temperature Control Mode |
The system can set a stable temperature rise value and automatically find the appropriate current value.
• Temperature Rise Setting Range: 0–100°C
• Stability Accuracy: ±0.5°C
• Automatically calculates the required current for the desired temperature rise
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| Voltage Display Accuracy |
±(0.25% of reading + 0.25% of range), resolution 0.01V |
| Temperature Measurement Range |
0–260°C, Accuracy: ±0.3% of reading + 1°C; Resolution: 0.1°C
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| Temperature Measurement Points |
16 channels (including 1 point for measuring ambient temperature)
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| Thermocouple Types Supported |
The instrument supports J, K, T, E, S, N, B, R types of thermocouples.
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| Thermocouple Used for Measurement |
USA Ω Company K-type 30AWG fine wire thermocouples, length 2 meters, 20 pieces in total
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| Control Contact Power Supply |
Current range AC (0–2) A |
| Operating Modes |
Continuous mode, On/Off mode, Automatic temperature control mode |
| Test Current Stability |
±(1% of set value + 0.5A), response time approximately 1s
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| Current Display Accuracy |
±(0.25% of reading + 0.25% of range), resolution 1A |
Testing Functions
- EV connector temperature rise test
- High current carrying test
- Contact heating test
- Terminal temperature measurement
- Thermal stability evaluation
- Charging interface safety verification
What can this system test?
It can test EV plugs, sockets, vehicle connectors and charging interface components.
Why perform temperature rise testing?
Temperature rise testing verifies safe current carrying capability and prevents excessive heating during EV charging.
What is the temperature measurement range?
The temperature measurement range is 0–260℃ with accuracy of ±0.3% of reading +1℃ and resolution of 0.1℃.
What operating modes are available?
The system supports continuous mode, ON/OFF mode and automatic temperature control mode for different EV charging connector test requirements.
