Working on your own? Need some technical advice? Don’t know where to turn? The technical team at Megger answers the latest technical query from end users.
YOU ASK:
I’M OFTEN BEING ASKED ABOUT FITTING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGEPOINTS BUT I NEED TO BE SURE I HAVE THE RIGHT TEST EQUIPMENT FOR DOING THIS. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU’D RECOMMEND?
MEGGER SAYS:
Before you start working on EV chargepoints, it’s important that you familiarise yourself with all of the relevant chargepoint testing standards. But when it comes to test equipment, you may well find you already have almost everything you need, especially if you already work on electrical installations. That’s because modern multifunction installation testers (MFTs) like the Megger MFT1741+ and the new Megger MFT-X1 have built-in support for chargepoint testing. The only extra equipment you’ll need to buy is an EV chargepoint adaptor. This links the tester to the chargepoint and simulates the connection of a vehicle, which is necessary for you to carry out the tests. We recommend the Megger EVCA210 adaptor, which, when you use it in conjunction with a suitable MFT, will let you test all AC Mode 3 EV chargepoints in accordance with the IEC/EN 62851-1 and IEC 60364-7-722 standards. The EVCA210 is supplied with a fixed Type 2 connector plug, along with a Type 2/Type 1 Adaptor, which is a big benefit if you need to test the older Type 1 plugs on tethered leads. Get yourself an EVCA210 to use with your modern MFT, and when it comes to chargepoint testing, you’re good to go!
Visit the Megger EVCA210 product information page here
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