Patented protection system present on all Scame e-mobility charging stations
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 1 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of socket-outlets when these socket-outlets are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FR, BR, PT, DK, ITALY.
NOTE 5 In the following countries, for installations in dwellings, wiring rules require the use of socket-outlets with shutters: UK, FR, SG, ITALY.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use, shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) Presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 2 In ITALY and NL options a and bare only acceptable if both options are used together.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 1 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of socket-outlets when these socket-outlets are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FRANCE, BR, PT, DK, IT.
NOTE 2 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of connectors when these connectors are permanently wired to the fixed installation and are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FRANCE, PT.
NOTE 5 In the following countries, for installations in dwellings, wiring rules require the use of socket-outlets with shutters: UK, FRANCE, SG, IT.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use, shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) Presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 4 In FRANCE and UK socket-outlets are equipped with shutters where they are mandatory in residential and public locations.
Annex ZB (normative) - Special national conditions
10.101 France
Add a 2nd paragraph: When plugs & socket-outlets are used and socket-outlets are accessible to uninstructed persons, they shall be provided with shutters (as presently defined in Type 3).
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 5 In the following countries, for installations in dwellings, wiring rules require the use of socket-outlets with shutters: UK, FR, SG, IT.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use, shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 4 In FR and UK socket-outlets are equipped with shutters where they are mandatory in residential and public locations.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 4 In the following countries, for installations in dwellings and for 16 A applications, Wiring Rules prescribe. The use of socket-outlets with shutters: SPAIN.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use, shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 6 In SPAIN for installations in dwellings and for 16 A applications, Wiring Rules prescribe the use of socket-outlets with shutters.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 1 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of socket-outlets when these socket-outlets are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FR, BR, PORTUGAL, DK, IT.
NOTE 2 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of connectors when these connectors are permanently wired to the fixed installation and are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FRANCE, PORTUGAL.
NOTE 3 In the following countries, in locations with restricted access to skilled persons, socket-outlets and connectors without shutters may be accepted: PORTUGAL.
Annex ZB (normative) - Special national conditions
10.101 Portugal: Shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of socketoutlets and connectors not exceeding 16 A when these accessories are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3). In locations with restricted access to skilled persons, socket-outlets and connectors without shutters may be accepted.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use, shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 3 in BE and SWITZERLAND the option b alone is not allowed.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 1 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of socket-outlets when these socket-outlets are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FR, BR, PT, DENMARK, IT.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use, shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 5 In DENMARK standard socket-outlets are equipped with shutters where they are mandatory in residential and public locations.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 3 in BELGIUM and CH the option b alone is not allowed.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 2 in IT e NETHERLANDS options a and bare only acceptable if both options are used together.
This standard requires that vehicle connectors and EV socket-outlets intended for Mode 3 use shall fulfil one of the following requirements:
a) Minimum opening of the contacts considering overvoltage category 3, e.g. the value given for 230 V/400 V is 4 kV rated impulse voltage withstand that implies at least 3 mm separation of contacts.
b) presence of monitoring of the switching contacts associated with a means to operate another mechanical switching device providing isolating function upstream the above in case of fault of operation of the switching device upstream the accessory.
c) Presence of shutters on live entry hole of the socket-outlets or vehicle connectors.
NOTE 7 in SWEDEN national regulations require shutters or equivalent protection methods with equivalent safety levels. For example: installation heights, blocking objects against touch ability, interlocking, locking cover etc.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 1 In the following countries, IPXXD shutters are compulsory on live (phase and neutral) contact holes of socket-outlets when these socket-outlets are accessible to uninstructed persons (ordinary persons BA1, handicapped persons BA2 or children BA3): FR, BRAZIL, PT, DK, IT.
10 Protection against electric shock
10.1 Accessories shall be so designed that live parts of socket-outlets and vehicle connectors, when they are wired as in normal use, and live parts of plugs and vehicle inlets, when they are in partial or complete engagement with the complementary accessories, are not accessible.
NOTE 5 In the following countries, for installations in dwellings, wiring rules require the use of socket-outlets with shutters: UK, FR, SINGAPORE, IT.