EV Charging Plug High Current Temperature Rise Test System | IEC 62196-3
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 EV Charging Plug and Socket Temperature Rise Test System is a high-precision testing equipment specially designed to evaluate the thermal performance and safety of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging interfaces. Fully compliant with IEC 62196-1 Ed.4 CDV 2020 (Clauses 12.3, 24, Table 10, 34.2, 34.4, 35.4) as well as IEC 62916-2 and IEC 62916-3 standards.
This advanced system accurately measures the temperature rise of EV plugs, sockets, terminals, and connectors under rated current conditions, ensuring all components meet international safety requirements. It also supports short-time high current withstand testing for grounding contacts, enabling manufacturers to verify product reliability and performance under extreme conditions.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Precise Temperature Monitoring: Real-time measurement of surface and electrode temperature rise for EV charging plugs, sockets, and accessories.
- Stable Current Output: Delivers consistent and accurate current for reliable test results.
- Intelligent Data Recording: Computer-controlled self-programmed software with automatic test procedures, data judgment, and comprehensive reporting.
- Full Compliance Testing: Supports all standard test procedures required for EV charging connector certification and quality control.
- User-Friendly Operation: Fully automated system controlled by a computer, making testing simple, efficient, and highly repeatable.
Technical Parameters
| Item |
Specification |
| Output Workstation |
1 DC output station |
| Maximum Output Voltage |
DC<15V |
| Constant Adjustable Test Current Output |
DC 200–6500A |
| 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 ≈1s |
| Control Contact Power Supply |
Current range: AC (0–2)A |
| Operating Modes |
Continuous Mode, On/Off Mode, Automatic Temperature Control Mode |
| Continuous Mode Test Time |
0.01–99.99 hours |
| On/Off Mode Power On/Off Time |
0.01–99.99 hours |
| On/Off Count |
1–9999 times, auto-stop after completion |
| Current Setting |
Programmable control (configurable as per IEC 62196) |
| Automatic Temperature Control Mode |
Automatically finds current for set temperature rise |
| Temperature Rise Setting Range |
0–100°C |
| Stability Accuracy |
±0.5°C |
| Temperature Rise Testing (Built-in Temperature Inspection Device) |
| Temperature Measurement Range |
0–260°C |
| Measurement Accuracy |
±0.3% of reading + 1°C |
| Resolution |
0.1°C |
| Temperature Measurement Points |
16 channels (including 1 ambient temperature point) |
| Supported Thermocouple Types |
J, K, T, E, S, N, B, R |
| Thermocouple Used |
USA Ω Co. K-type, 30AWG, 2m length, total 20 pcs |
| Temperature Probes |
Support live testing without instrument damage |
| Scanning Speed & Recording Interval |
0.1–1800 seconds (all channels) |
| Temperature Data Recording |
Automatic computer recording with software configuration |
| Ambient Temperature Compensation |
Software automatically subtracts ambient temperature |
| Voltage Drop & Resistance Testing |
Equipped with mV meter for voltage drop and resistance calculation |
| Touchscreen Integrated Industrial Control Computer |
| CPU |
Pentium 4 / 1.8G or higher |
| Memory |
4GB |
| Storage |
64GB SSD |
| Display |
15-inch LCD monitor |
| Software |
OFFICE software included |
| Power Setting Functions |
Programmable (≥10 current segments, auto adjustment & reset) |
| Operating Modes |
Continuous, On/Off, Automatic temperature control |
| Data Display |
Real-time temperature, current, and time curve display |
| Sampling Frequency / Data Recording Interval |
Adjustable from 100ms–1800s |
| Data Storage |
≥8GB storage, automatic/manual saving |
| Data Export |
USB export (CSV, XLSX, etc.) |
| Power Supply |
AC 220V ±10%, 50/60Hz, 50KVA |
| Dimensions & Weight |
1000mm (W) × 1300mm (D) × 1800mm (H); ≈400kg |
| Mobility |
Heavy-duty casters with brakes |
| Protection |
Automatic cut-off for overload/overcurrent; stable long-term operation |
| Temperature Rise Test Fixture |
Size: 800 × 400 × 400mm; Acrylic transparent cover |
| General Equipment Diagram |
Includes complete system with computer setup |
Why Choose Our 200A~6500A Adjustable DC Constant Current Output?
Our equipment supports wide-range adjustable DC test current from 200A up to 6500A, fully covering all current load requirements for EV charging connectors, power terminals and high-current electrical accessories as specified in IEC 62196 and related international testing standards.
The ultra-high 6500A maximum output enables authentic simulation of extreme overload and long-duration rated current operating conditions, allowing labs and manufacturers to accurately assess temperature rise, heat conduction and contact reliability of large-current components.
This full-spectrum high-current capacity eliminates the need for multiple separate test power supplies, delivers consistent, stable constant current output during long-hour temperature-rise cycling tests, and guarantees reliable, repeatable certification test data for product safety compliance verification.
