DFS 4 EV—- optimised for wall boxes and charging stations
——————- preserves the protective function of upstream residual current devices
——————- also reliably detects smooth DC residual currents exceeding 6 mA
——————- standard-compliant all-round protection, including IEC 62955
RESIDUAL CURRENT PROTECTION FOR CHARGING DEVICES
E-mobility is opening up a profitable future market for electrical specialists: the higher the number of electric cars on the roads, the greater the need for charging points. Residual current protection for charging stations, wall boxes and similar devices pose a challenge, but Doepke’s residual current circuit-breakers for electric vehicles (EV design) offer a problem-free solution and now comply with the new IEC 62955 product standard.
RELIABLE PROTECTION FOR E-MOBILITY
Smooth DC residual currents greater than 6 mA can occur when electric vehicles are charged. This goes beyond the design scope of conventional type A or type F residual current circuit-breakers. In the worst-case scenario, these circuit-breakers may fail as a result of the pre-magnetisation of their summation current transformer, and a failure may go unnoticed.
The IEC 62955 standard includes a residual direct current protective device (RDC-PD) and a residual direct current monitoring device (RDC-MD) under the umbrella term RCD-DD. Residual direct current monitoring devices consist, for example, of a monitoring module for detecting smooth DC residual currents and a switching device (diagram 1). When working with this particular combination, the installer must follow the switch-off criteria required in the event of a fault.
Our DFS EV residual current circuit-breakers meet the requirements of this standard in just one device (diagram 2). This means that they protect themselves and upstream residual current circuit-breakers reliably against failure, as well as offering users guaranteed protection against hazardous residual currents.
CHOICE
Doepke’s residual current circuit-breakers (EV design) are available in type A and type F versions. The DFS 4 A EV detects sinusoidal AC and pulsating DC residual currents, independent of the mains voltage. Plus, the DFS 4 F EV also detects residual currents with mixed frequencies, which may occur when e-vehicles are charged. The DFS 4 F EV is also short-time delayed and has increased surge current strength. This significantly reduces the risk of nuisance tripping.
DESIGN: THE RIGHT COMBINATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
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CASE 1:
The charging device is powered from an existing socket protected with a type A residual current circuit-breaker. The standard requires protection against smooth DC residual currents above 6 mA.This protection is guaranteed by DFS 4 EV.
CASE 2:
The charging device has a fixed connection. In this case the installation of one DFS 4 EV per charging point is sufficient. It ensures complete protection against residual currents. There is no need for an upstream residual current circuit-breaker.
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CASE 3:
Switch-off times are subject to stricter rules in this instance. Charging devices with a fixed connection therefore require an upstream residual current circuit-breaker. The downstream DFS 4 EV guarantees the protective function of upstream residual current circuit-breakers even in the event of smooth DC residual currents above 6 mA.
CASE 4:
If several charging devices are placed downstream of a residual current circuit-breaker, the latter must be AC-DC sensitive as the smooth DC residual currents can add up. The EV design provides each charge plug socket with its own residual current circuit-breaker.
COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR CHARGING POINTS
Play it safe with Doepke’s residual current circuit-breakers (EV design): the DFS 4 EV devices provide a comprehensive guarantee of the required protection for charging points. Their active additional function means that they offer reliable protection for users and installations, even in the event of smooth DC residual currents above 6 mA. As an easy-to-install complete solution, they obviate the need for additional residual current operated protective devices.
ACCESSORIES
The DFA 3 remote actuators are the ideal add-on for our residual current circuit-breakers (EV design), particularly when dealing with remote charging points. The device (which is only one module) can be used to switch the residual current circuit-breakers on and off remotely. The current status of the installation (on/off) can also be transmitted via a semiconductor switch. Where permitted and required, automatic reclosing is also possible after the residual current circuit-breaker has tripped.
