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Intertek — Charging Infrastructure Expo 2012
48 slides from Intertek's conference presentation, November 2012
Slide 1: EVSE Certification – Finding Cost-Effective, Timely Solutions in Advance of Full Certification
EVSE Certification C tifi ti – Finding Cost-Effective, timely Solutions in Advance of Full Certification November 2012 Rich Byczek, Global Technical Lead – EV and Energy Storage November 2012 1 1 www.intertek.com
Slide 2: Objectives
Objectives Understand the Electric Vehicle-related certification requirements q and p process for North America Identify relevant standards for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Identify component specific requirements Review alternative certification methods for EVSE. 2 www.intertek.com
Slide 3: Who are the governing bodies? In the United States – NFPA
Who are the governing bodies? In the United States – NFPA •NFPA – National Fire Protection Association •Develops Standards, including NFPA 70 •NFPA 70 is The U.S. U S National Electric Code (NEC) •Adopted within local U.S. building and construction codes Article 625 of the U.S. National Electric Cod
Slide 4: Product Listings
Product Listings What is a product listing? Who is the AHJ? Do I need “UL Approval?” 4 www.intertek.com
Slide 5: Product Listings – What is a product listing?
Product Listings What is a product listing? -3rd party certification of compliance to applicable safety standards -Includes follow-up services (continuous conformance testing) -Accepted by AHJ Who is the AHJ? D I need Do d “UL A Approval?” l?” 5 www.intertek.com
Slide 6: Product Listings – Who is the AHJ?
Product Listings -What is a product listing? -Who is the AHJ? -“Authorityy Havingg Jurisdiction” -Electrical Inspectors -Fire Marshalls -Landlords/ Building Owner -Insurance Providers -Do I need “UL UL Approval? 6 www.intertek.com
Slide 7: Product Listings
Product Listings Aren't e t manufacturers a u actu e s required equ ed to use UL U for o their t e co compliance p a ce test testing? g Isn't this mandated by the standards themselves? • The simple answer to both questions is "no" • To satisfy the prerequisite of having your products tested by an in
Slide 8: Who are the governing bodies? OSHA
Who are the governing bodies? In the United States – OSHA •OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor: Occupational Safety & Health Administration) oversees workplace safety regulations, which are US law and contain requirements for "approval" (i.e. testing & certification) of certain products by an NRTL – Nati
Slide 9: Who are the governing bodies? NRTL
Who are the governing bodies? An NRTL is an organization that OSHA has "recognized" • An NRTL is authorized to provide an independent evaluation, testing and certification of electrically operated or gas- and oil-fired products based on standards developed by U.S.-consensus standards organizations s
Slide 10: NRTL under OSHA
NRTL under OSHA www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html 10 www.intertek.com
Slide 11: What does a safety mark tell me?
Who are the governing bodies? What does a safety mark tell me? • Safety marks such as ETL, UL, and CSA signify that the product has been tested to, and found to comply with, national safety standards by a qualified, independent testing laboratory • The presence of a safety mark also means the produc
Slide 12: What about Canada? Standards Council Canada
What about Canada?? Standards Council Canada Similar to OSHA NRTL program. SCC accredits Certification and Inspection organizations. Li ti marks Listing k iin common with ith US NRTL 12 www.intertek.com
Slide 13: NRTL Follow-up Services
NRTL Follow-up Services FOLLOW UP SERVICES / INSPECTIONS Applies to all NRTL’s, all certified products (OSHA Requirement): Initial Factory Inspection: Similar to ISO Quality Audit, but focus on the Safety Aspects of your product. Follow-upp Inspections: p All Certified p products or Components p mus
Slide 14: What about CE Mark?
Who are the governing bodies? What about "CE Mark”, or equipment certified by foreign testing organizations? i ti ? • The CE mark is a generic mark used in the European Union (EU) to indicate that a manufacturer has declared that the product meets EU safety requirements • CE is unrelated to the requ
Slide 15: What other international requirements exist? IEC
Who are the governing bodies? What other “international” requirements exist? IEC •The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a non non-profit profit standards organization that writes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies IECEE •IEC System for Co
Slide 16: CB Scheme
Who are the governing bodies? CB Scheme? •The CB Scheme is an international program (under IECEE) for the exchange and acceptance of product safety test results among participating laboratories and certification organizations around the world •The CB Scheme offers manufacturers a simplified way of o
Slide 17: CB Scheme, continued – Category ELVH
Who are the governing bodies? CB Scheme, continued… Category ELVH This new category includes Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Cables and Connectors IEC 61851-1 is the relevant main standard for EVSE in this category. IEC 62196 (EVSE Connectors) are included in this category * NOTE: these are not c
Slide 18: Self Declaration vs. Product Safety Listing
Self Declaration vs. Product Safety Listing Self Declaration: - In the U.S. most onboard vehicle components are certified through a “self- declaration” process declaration - Manufacturer or Supplier performs required testing in-house, or through a 3rd party laboratory organization, with compliance d
Slide 19: EVSE – Applicable Standards
EVSE – APPLICABLE STANDARDS Charging Station (EVSE) UL Subject 2594, IEC 61851 Personnel Protection Circuitry UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 Charging Plug / Outlet UL 2251, IEC 62196, SAE J1772 19 www.intertek.com
Slide 20: EVSE – Standards in the United States: AC Output
EVSE – Standards in the United States Charge Stations – AC Output UL Subject 2594 OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATION FOR Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment This outline covers electric vehicle ((EV)) supply pp y equipment, q p , rated at a maximum of 250 V ac with a frequency of 60 Hz and intended to provide p
Slide 21: EVSE – Standards in the United States
EVSE – Standards in the United States Travel Cordset Charge Station for homeowners – device is typically carried in the vehicle for charging while on the road. Typically connects to 120VAC 60Hz source. Lower amperage charging. Municipal Charge Station – can be provided with both 120VAC 60Hz and 240V
Slide 22: Battery Chargers – DC Output
EVSE – Standards in the United States Battery Chargers – DC Output UL 2202 UL Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment Supplied by circuit of 600Volt or less For recharging batteries over the road EV’s EV s On-board or Off-board the vehicle “Chademo” / SAE “COMBO” Quick Chargers
Slide 23: CCID – Charge Circuit Interrupting Device
EVSE – Standards in the United States CCID – Charge Circuit Interrupting Device Devices covered by UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 are typically control circuits that are not complete products but are circuit boards to be fitted into a Charging Station. * Often certified as “recognized components”, rather t
Slide 24: EVSE – Standards in the United States: UL 2231-2
EVSE – Standards in the United States UL 2231-2 UL Standard for Safety for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for P Protection i Devices D i ffor U Use iin Ch Charging i Systems S This standard is intended to be read together with the Stan
Slide 25: Charge Connectors
EVSE – Standards in the United States Charge Connectors * Often certified as “recognized components”, rather than listed products UL 2251 UL Standard for Safety for Plugs, Plugs Receptacles and Couplers for Electric Vehicles These requirements cover plugs, receptacles, vehicle inlets and connectors,
Slide 26: Charging Performance
Charging Performance SAE J1772: AC Level 1 and Level 2 DC Level 1 and Level 2 incorporated IEC 62196: Single and 3phase AC adapters CHADEMO: Japanese DC adapter and protocol 26 www.intertek.com
Slide 27: DC Quick Charging: CHADEMO
DC Quick Charging: CHADEMO Currently in field in Japan and US (SAE J1772 DC connector pending) Uses CAN (Controller Area Network) Bus interface Battery direct communication to Control Charge Current Max power: 50kW Max Voltage: 500VDC Maximum Charge Current: 125ADC US Certification: UL 2202, 2231-1,
Slide 28: DC Quick Charging: SAE COMBO
DC Quick Charging: SAE COMBO New revision of SAE J 1772 released October 2012 Uses PLC (Power Line Communication) over Pilot Signal Battery direct communication to Control Charge Current True “combo AC+DC” must be certified to combination f UL 2594 and 2202.. DC Level 1: up to 80 amps, using standar
Slide 29: EVSE Certification Options
EVSE CERTIFICATION OPTIONS USA: Product listing to above noted standards CANADA: EVSE: C22.2 #107-1: General Use Power Supplies CONNECTORS: C22 CONNECTORS C22.2 2 #182 #182.1: 1 Pl Plugs, Receptacles, R t l and dCCable bl CConnectors t off th the Pi Pin and Sleeve Type 29 www.intertek.com
Slide 30: How'd they do that?
How’d they do that? 30 www.intertek.com
Slide 31: EVSE Certification Options
EVSE CERTIFICATION OPTIONS CERTIFICATION PROCESS: - Full evaluation to the product standard and all critical component standards. - Typical EVSE: may take 8-12 weeks. - Design g changes g may y require re-test, re-certification - Factory Inspections - Preferred method for mass production - Can cover
Slide 32: Who are the governing bodies? In the United States – NFPA
Who are the governing bodies? In the United States – NFPA •NFPA – National Fire Protection Association •Develops Standards, including NFPA 70 •NFPA 70 is The U.S. U S National Electric Code (NEC) •Adopted within local U.S. building and construction codes Article 625 of the U.S. National Electric Cod
Slide 33: Field Labels
Field Labels For Custom-built systems (one-of-a-kind or few-of-a-kind), or unlisted products that are “red-tagged” by the Local Inspector. Field Label Program: An NRTL Engineer will evaluate the product in its installed location, to the appropriate safety standard and applicable NEC/NFPA requirement
Slide 34: US Field Labels
US Field Labels NRTL’s can perform the inspection and issue NRTL mark - Serialized labels - Report directly to the local AHJ FOCUS on: - NFPA 70 : National Electric Code - As Installed - “Core” “C ” clauses off the relevant product safety f standards 34 www.intertek.com
Slide 35: Canadian Field Labels
What about Canada?? Canadian Field Labels aka: k Special S i l IInspections ti (SI) SPE-1000 SPE 1000 : Model code for the field evaluation of electrical equipment C22.1: Canadian electrical Code Accredited by Standards Council Canada When used in conjunction with the requirements of the Canadian El
Slide 36: Field Label Process
Field Label Process 1. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) ‘Tags’ equipment (pre-permit or post- permit) 2. Manufacturer contacts the AHJ approved test lab 3. Applicable requirements/specifications are determined 4. Quote issued to the client 5. Manufacturer accepts and signs quote 6. Evaluation dat
Slide 37: Manufacturer attends this seminar
…OR 1. Manufacturer attends this seminar 2. Manufacturer PRO-ACTIVELY contacts the test lab prior to shipping the unit 3. Applicable requirements/specifications are determined 4. Quote issued to the client 5. Manufacturer accepts and signs quote 6. PDR : Preliminary Design Review conducted at Manufa
Slide 38: Field Label Process
Field Label Process Risk of Fire - Proper design/construction/voltage design/constr ction/ oltage - Properly sized components - Appropriate non-combustible enclosures - Over-current/Overload protection & sizing Risk of Shock - 30Vrms/60Vdc - Protection against accessibility - Appropriate enclosures
Slide 39: Field Label Process
Field Label Process Risk of Mechanical Hazards - Pinch points/sharp points/Tip Hazard - Accessibility to moving parts - Crushing and Tearing Hazards - Appropriate Enclosures/Guards - Appropriate warnings and labels - Risk of High Current/Energy Markings - Manufacturer/Model No./Electrical Ratings -
Slide 40: It All Began With Thomas Edison…
It All Began With Thomas Edison… IInitially iti ll partt off the th Edison Edi Illuminating Ill i ti Company, Intertek began testing light bulbs in 1896. Over 110 years later, later we have the world’s largest network of product safety, performance and EMC testing laboratories. Acquisitions Include:
Slide 41: Intertek – Valued Quality. Delivered.
Intertek Valued Quality. Delivered. www.intertek.com
Slide 42: An Extensive Global Network
An Extensive Global Network • FTSE 100 company in the Support More than Services sector 1,000 More than laboratories • Market capitalization at £3.3 billion and offices • Revenue generation of over £1bn in 100 countries 2010 30,000 people • A2LA Accredited A dit d tto ISO G Guide id 17025 • AST Test
Slide 43: Intertek Energy Storage Lab Locations
Intertek Energy Storage Lab Locations 65 Commercial and Electrical Labs Globallyy v Stockholm, Sweden v vv Kaufbeuren, Kaufbeuren Germany vv Detroit, MI, U.S.A. v v Shanghai, China v v v Battery/EV Centers of Excellence v Battery Testing Labs 43 www.intertek.com
Slide 44: World Leading Independent Advisory, Testing & Certification Services in Power Source Technologies
World Leading Independent Advisory, Testing & C tifi ti S Certification Services i iin P Power S Source T Technologies h l i 50+ year track record in power sources – from uninterruptable power supplies and electric l t i vehicles hi l tto cellular ll l phones h and d medical di l ddevices i Our expe
Slide 45: Competitive Differentiators
Competitive Differentiators Global reputation Experienced Team World-Class Test Facilities recognized for uncompromised 200+ years of collective experience and Unique scope and independence and academic advanced breadth of testing well-founded well founded advice– advice degrees in the field of capa
Slide 46: Thank You!
Thank You! Please let us know of any questions you have at this time. 46 www.intertek.com
Slide 47: See Us at Booth B428
SEE US AT BOOTH B428 47 www.intertek.com
Slide 48: Contact Intertek
Contact Intertek: Rich Byczek: [email protected] 1.800.WORLDLAB Intertek Global Technical Lead [email protected] Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage www.intertek.com/automotive/ev Tel: 734-582-2900 Valued Quality. Delivered. 48 www.intertek.com