Surge Protection for Level 3 EV Charging Stations
DC Fast Charging (DCFC)
OVERVIEW
Today’s increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety study found that $26 billion dollars was lost due to non-lightning power surges. In addition, there are about 25 million lightning strikes in the US each year that cause between $650M to $1B in losses according to the Insurance Information Institute, State Farm©.
This article discusses the various types of EV Charging Systems and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to help you develop a comprehensive surge mitigation strategy. Each section will provide a recommendation on exactly which EV surge protector to use for your equipment and where to install these Surge Protective Devices for EV Chargers.
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Level 3 EV Charging Station
Power Source : DC Fast Charging (DCFC)
The fastest charging method (30 minutes for 124 miles) but also the most costly. These are connected to the power utility grid with an AC to DC power conversion module. The output DC voltage range is from 120Vdc to 920Vdc with higher voltages expected in the future. In addition to the AC source, these systems can be fed or supplemented with by a photovoltaic power plant or energy storage system.
EV SPD Protection Point - DC Power Cabinet and Charging Dispenser
Links to Level 3 EV SPD
| Location | Equipment | Protection Point | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
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| Power Cabinet | 277Vac Power Input | DS73US-277Y/NN |
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| Up to 1500VDC Power Output | DS50PVS-1500/51 |
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| 120-240Vac Power Input | DS72US-240T/NN |
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| Ethernet Cat 6A | MJ8-C6A |
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| Charging Dispenser | Up to 1500VDC Power Input | DS50PVS-1500/51 |
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| Ethernet Cat 6A | MJ8-POE-C6A |
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| 10108 USA Today Way Miramar, FL 33025 USA | Contact us to develop a surge mitigation solution for your application |
| www.citel.us | Where to purchase Citel SPD's |
Standard and Electric Code References for Surge Protective Devices
| # | Title |
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| 1 | ANSI C62.41, Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits |
| 2 | UL1449 4th Edition, Surge Protective Devices |
| 3 | UL1449 5th Edition, Surge Protective Devices |
| 4 | UL497B, Surge Protectors for Data Lines and Fire-Alarm Circuits |
| 5 | UL497E, Antenna Lead-in Conductors |
| 6 | IEC 61643-11, Low-Voltage Surge Protective Devices - Part 11: Surge Protective Devices Connected To Low-Voltage Power Systems - Requirements And Test Methods |
| 7 | IEC 61643-21, Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices - Part 21: Surge Protective Devices Connected To Telecommunications And Signalling Networks - Performance Requirements And Testing Methods |
| 8 | IEC 61000-45, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-5: Testing And Measurement Techniques - Surge Immunity Test |
| 9 | CSA 22.2 |
| 10 | NOM-001-SCFI, Standard for Electronic Equipment |
| 11 | NOM-003-SCFI, Electrical Products - Safety Requirements |
