Signal contacts and charging sequences
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5 Signal contacts and charging sequences
5.1 Proximity Plug (PP)
The Proximity Plug is used to detect a charging connector in the charging station, and to de-
termine its current carrying capacity.
Figure 5-1 Proximity Plug (PP) wiring
The current carrying capacity is identified according to IEC 61851-1 by means of the Rc re-
sistor. The device measures the resistance value via the PP signal (Proximity Plug) and de-
termines the current carrying capacity of the connected charging cable. The coding of the
permissible current for the resistance value is defined in IEC 61851-1.
Evaluation of the PP signal according to GB/T 18487.1
According to GB/T 18487.1, a charging connector is detected when S1/DIP 7 is set to ON,
and a resistance value of 0 Ω is detected on the Proximity Plug. According to GB/T 18487.1,
coding of the current carrying capacity on the charging station is not provided.
Table 5-1 Coding of the permissible current for the resistance value according to
IEC 61851-1
Rc resistance value
according to the stan-
dard
Tolerance range Resulting current carry-
ing capacity
– < 75 Ω Error
100 Ω 75 Ω ... 150 Ω 63 (70) A
220 Ω 150 Ω ... 330 Ω 32 A
680 Ω 330 Ω ... 1000 Ω 20 A
1500 Ω 1000 Ω ... 2200 Ω 13 A
– > 2200 Ω 0 A