The Residual Current Monitor (RCM) range is intended for the detection of DC and/or AC residual currents in AC or DC installations. These RCMs are ideally suited for use with Electric Vehicle charging cables (Mode 2 Protection) and EV charging stations (Mode 3 Protection). Residual current detection options for IEC based requirements are 30mA AC or 6mA DC or both and are 20mA AC & 6mA DC for UL requirements.

Mode 2

IEC 62752 In-cable control and protection device for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles (IC-CPD).

 

Mode 3

IEC 62955 Residual Direct Current Monitoring Device to be used for Mode 3 charging of Electric Vehicle.

The Residual Current Monitor (RCM) module is connected in series with the AC supply to an EV and will provide an output if a DC current ≥ 6mA DC flows in the circuit. This output can be used to operate an RCD, a circuit breaker or a contactor to remove the supply to the EV.

Residual Current Monitor Advantages

  • Simple, compact, low cost
  • Can be integrated into charging stations
  • May be adapted for in-cable protection
  • Maximum conductor rating of 40A

RCM14

In the event of a DC current flowing in an AC circuit, protection may be disabled on the AC operated RCD due to blinding of the RCD, and thereby removing the protection on the installation.

AC protection will be typically 30 milliamps and DC protection will typically be 6 milliamps. We are therefore challenged with detecting both 6 milliamps DC and 30 milliamps AC to ensure protection is at its highest under all circumstances when we are charging an electric vehicle.

Features

  • Operates from a 12V DC supply
  • External test facility
  • Power ON LED
  • “Fault” signal output
  • For use with 1, 2 or 3 phase loads rated up to 40A/400V
  • ROHS compliant
  • Complies with the DC protection requirements of IEC62752 – Mode 2, IEC62752 – Mode 3, and UL2231
  • 3000A surge current withstand
  • 14mm aperture

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RCM20

The RCM20 provides all of the features of the RCM14, but has a 20mm aperture which can accommodate larger conductorsRCM14 Features

Features

  • Operates from a 12V DC supply
  • External test facility
  • Power ON LED
  • “Fault” signal output
  • For use with 1, 2 or 3 phase loads rated up to 40A/400V
  • ROHS compliant
  • Complies with the DC protection requirements of
  • IEC62752
  • Mode 2, IEC62752, Mode 3 & UL2231
  • 3000A surge current withstand
  • 20mm aperture

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RCM01

The RCM01 range of residual current monitors is intended for the detection of DC and/or AC residual currents in 50Hz/60Hz AC or DC installations

Features

  • Operates from a 12V DC supply
  • External Test Facility
  • “Fault” signal output
  • For use with 1, 2 or 3 phase loads rated up to 100A/400V
  • ROHS compliant
  • Complies with the DC protection requirements of IEC62752

(Mode 2) & UL2231

  • 3000A Surge Current Withstand

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Type B RCD

The Type B RCD and the EV RCD are two stand alone devices that can detect AC and DC residual fault currents in Mode 3 charging applications and therefore the EV installation does not require additional monitoring for fault currents.

Features

  • Complies with IEC62423 (EN62423)
  • Current ratings 20A to 63A
  • Available as 2 pole & 4 pole RCCB
  • Residual current ratings: 30, 100 & 300 mA
  • Residual current ratings: 30, 100 & 300 mA
  • In-rush current withstand: 14I_n Peak
  • Hybrid Option (Voltage Dependant & Voltage Independent)
  • 100% Voltage Dependent Option

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Type EV RCD

The Type EV RCCB has been developed specifically for EV charging systems and can detect AC and DC  residual currents in accordance with the requirements of IEC62955. This provides a lower cost option to the Type B RCD and has been designed specifically for use in Mode 3 and Mode 4 EV charging applications.

Main Features

  • Residual Current 6mA DC / 10mA AC or 6mA DC / 30mA AC
  • Operates from a 230V AC single phase supply (2 Pole) or 400V AC phase to phase (4 Pole)
  • For use with 2 or 3 phase loads rated up to 63A
  • Complies with the international standard of electric vehicle charging mode 3 (IEC62955)
  • 3000A Surge Current Withstand
  • ROHS compliant
  • Complies with the DC protection requirements of
  • Test button facility
  • ROHS compliant

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