Bender GmbH & Co.

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Postfach 1161 • 35301 Grünberg/Germany
Londorfer Straße 65 • 35305 Grünberg/Germany
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With reference to your inquiry about RCD type B vs. RCD type A plus an additional sensor for DC fault
detection, we are happy to provide the requested information.

According to IEC 60364-7-722: 2015, a charging point must have its own residual current device. A type A
RCD at least is required. If a DC fault current greater than or equal to 6 mA (i.e. I∆n DC ≥ 6 mA) cannot be
ruled out, a residual current device (RCD) type B is required or other measures should be adopted.
Appropriate measures include additional sensors that can recognize DC fault currents and stop vehicle
charging. We are able to provide such a solution.
The combination of a type A RCD and DC fault current monitoring is technically compliant with IEC 60364-7-
722 (Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for
electric vehicles) an RCD type B equivalent.

The requirements for electrical safety in buildings is regulated in the DIN VDE 0100 standard in detail. So that
electric vehicles (EV) can be safely and reliably charged, either the existing protection measures for buildings
and the necessary protective measures in new installations must be observed or the normative requirements
during the charging process must be considered. If the electric vehicle is connected to a commercial outlet
(Mode 2) or a charging station (Mode 3), the protective measures required by the IEC 60364-7-722 and IEC
61851-1 standards must be complied with. An essential part of the infrastructure is the use of type A residual
current devices (RCD). If, in the event an insulation fault in the charging circuit, a DC fault current I∆n DC ≥ 6
mA occurs, a type B residual current device (RCD) is required or other appropriate measures must be taken.
The reason for this is that the function of a type A residual current device (RCD) when the DC fault current is
greater than or equal to 6 mA is adversely affected.

In IEC 60364-7-722: 2015 (Low-voltage electrical installations: Requirements for special installations or
locations – Supplies for electric vehicles), under 722.531.2.101 for residual current devices (RCD), the
following is regulated:
• A separate residual current device (RCD) I∆n ≤ 30 mA, min. type A must be provided for each connection
point
• In the event of DC fault currents I∆n DC ≥ 6 mA, appropriate measures must be taken (type A RCD and
appropriate equipment to ensure disconnection of the supply in case the DC fault current rises above 6 mA.)

Appropriate measures include additional sensors that can recognise DC fault currents and stop the vehicle
charging. Such a solution consists of an ASIC that receives the differential current signal from the connected
current transformer, and a microcontroller that calculates the AC and DC fault currents from the rms signal.

The solution, based on a microcontroller for evaluation, the ASIC which receives the differential current and
the corresponding current transformer, meets the requirements of IEC 62752 (In-cable control and protection
device for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles (IC-CPD)) with regard to tripping currents and switch-off times.
The solution ensures that the type A RCD is not blinded by DC fault currents and it does not constitute an
RCD. To be IEC 61851-22 compliant, the solution must be combined with an RCD of at least type A. The
combination of a type A RCD and DC fault current monitoring is technically in accordance with IEC 60364-7-
722 (Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations - Supplies for
electric vehicles) and equivalent to a type B RCD. The function of the sensor as an additional component is
described in a separate product standard draft.

The solution has also been discussed with the VDE in Offenbach. For use in the UL region, UL approval
according to UL2231 has been granted using the above mentioned components and a corresponding
functional diagram as the basis. We can provide you with the corresponding UL certificates. Unfortunately,
certification of the individual components - similiar to UL - from the VDE not possible.

We hope this helps to answer all your questions.

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