Fast and reliable home chargers and charging stations are decisive factors for the success of e-mobility. In order to increase their availability and cost-effectiveness, short installation times and low maintenance costs are important. The fast and secure connection of grid feed-in, charging cables, and signal lines is achieved with intuitive and durable PCB and field connection technology from Phoenix Contact.
Safe grid connection due to intuitive lever connection technology
Multi-conductor connection with worldwide accepted screw connection technology
Fast internal wiring with tool-free Push-in connection technology
Supplying multiple home chargers via one cable using field connectors
Convenient on-site servicing with the standardized data connectors
Explore home charging connection technology
Selected products for the best possible connection of performance and data
Lever-actuated PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors
Lever-actuated PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors enable the tool-free connection of conductors with cross-sections up to 25 mm² for grid feed-in. The clear position of the colored actuation lever and the defined contact force of the lever-actuated Push-in connection ensure reliable contacting.
Push-in PCB terminal blocks enable the tool-free, time-saving connection of conductors with cross-sections from 1.5 to 35 mm² within the home charger. The choice of vertical, horizontal, and angled conductor connections enables flexible use.
PCB terminal blocks for compact power connection up to 41 A
Ideal for internal power wiring for connecting current transformers, sockets, and charging cables. The compact design without insulating body enables space-saving use up to 41 A. This covers the performance classes of the home chargers. The potential for THR soldering processing offers advantages in the production of large series.
In conjunction with photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems, Phoenix Contact provides a comprehensive range of RJ45 connectors for integration into energy management systems. Both PCB connectors and connectors for field assembly as well as a comprehensive portfolio of patch cables with various conductor types enable high-speed data transmission of up to 10 Gbps.
The parameters for commissioning can be configured and tested using standardized interfaces. Phoenix Contact provides USB PCB connectors and patch cables for this. Type A and type C are available in the versions USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.2 Gen. 1/USB 3.2 Gen. 2 in a variety of combinations.
PCB connectors for connecting conductors to PCBs and for transmitting signals, data, and power. From 1.5 to 35 mm², you will always find the right solution for your charging device. If required, the device can be plug-in and modular. This enables the flexible use of different function units in accordance with availability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
The HMI module can be connected quickly and safely with the board-to-board connectors of the FINEPITCH range. Shielded and unshielded solutions are available for signal and data transmission. Realize tailored PCB orientations in all dimensions with different designs.
The CHARX connect mode 3 charging cables are suitable for the AC charging of electric vehicles. They can reach charging powers of up to 22 kW and are available for the NACS, type 1, type 2, and GB/T charging standards.
The type 2 CHARX connect modular charging sockets are mounted in AC charging stations and home chargers, enabling the AC charging of electric vehicles via mobile charging cables with up to 22 kW. With our modular system, the design and scope of functions can be individually adapted.
Cables for feed-in and for data connection must be routed into the home charger with water and dust protection. Cable glands are a proven solution. While the QPD and PRC installation connectors offer a plug-in power connection.
Reliable connection technology for DC charging stations: efficient, compact, and easy to install
The latest semiconductor technologies and sophisticated thermal management enable DC fast charging stations to be increasingly compact – efficient, scalable, and highly integrated. Phoenix Contact’s device connection technology enables high currents and voltages for power electronics and safe signal and data transmission with a high packing density.
PCB connection for charging controllers
The charging controller controls and monitors the charging process. The controller is used for internal and external communication, e.g., via CAN, Modbus, and LTE. Connectors with a compact design and fast-connection technology are the optimum solution.
With our terminal blocks, signals and power are clearly distributed in the charging station. The installation of terminal blocks in DC charging stations is facilitated by various connection technologies with different cross-sections and colors.
Stable data connections are required for the data link between the control unit, display, and payment unit. Whether USB, RJ45, or COAX – we provide the right device interface and cabling for every protocol.
Additional functional units such as safety relays, insulation monitoring, power modules, DC contactors, and surge protection modules require permanently reliable connection technology for signals, data, and power.
Feeding energy into the grid and distributing it to the individual power modules requires high currents and large cross-sections. The connection is made on site when the charging station is commissioned. The intuitive, safe fast-connection technology saves time and ensures a permanently reliable connection.
Pluggable power modules in a 19" format make it possible to modularly adapt the power of a charging station. The connectors developed by Phoenix Contact are designed for high powers in continuous operation and ensure the availability of the charging station.
Pluggable power modules in a 19" format make it possible to modularly adapt the power of a charging station. Connectors from Phoenix Contact are developed for high powers in continuous operation and ensure the availability of the charging station.
The three-phase mains voltage is distributed to the AC/DC converters. The bridgeable terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact enable simple and compact power distribution.
Surge protection for charging stations and home chargers
With CHARX protect, you can protect charging stations and electric cars against damage from surge voltage caused by lightning strikes or switching operations in the grid.
The multifunctional EMpro energy measuring devices acquire the drawn data and offer numerous options for communicating the data to higher-level control and management systems.
Due to their design, direct current systems such as DC charging stations behave differently to alternating current systems during normal operation and in the event of faults. The use of special surge protection devices is therefore necessary.
High availability of charging points, low maintenance costs, and short charging times are crucial for the widespread acceptance of e-mobility. Connection technology plays an important role here.
Our portfolio for power connections
Benefit from our products for the secure, intuitive grid connection of your home charger. Normally, the infrastructure features rigid conductors up to 16 mm². The orange actuation lever on the lever-actuated PCB terminal blocks signals the correct conductor connection. The self-locking design of this connection technology ensures permanent and reliable contacting.
With CHARX connect, we offer a wide range of charging connections systems for safe, reliable, and fast power transmission from the charging station to the electric vehicle. The portfolio serves both AC home chargers and state-of-the-art DC home chargers for the use of direct current from the photovoltaic system with minimal conversion losses.
The RJ45 connector range is perfect for connections to the network. Phoenix Contact provides USB PCB connectors and patch cables for configuration during commissioning and servicing. Type A and type C are available in the versions USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.2 Gen. 1/USB 3.2 Gen. 2 in a variety of combinations.
Dynamic load management is increasingly being used in combination with the charging infrastructure. We have the perfect housing for your controllers for maximizing PV self-consumption and for dynamic load management in combination with the charger and PV inverter.
FAQs
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Our field connectors of the PRC series enable you to connect several home chargers on site using preassembled cable sets. The high IP69K degree of protection enables safe outdoor use. The use of ready-to-use cable sets saves time and prevents errors during installation.
PCB terminal blocks with lever connection are the ideal solution. An orange lever enables fast and intuitive connection of all three phases, neutral conductor, and PE. The operating principle makes the connection particularly reliable: The lever snaps closed during actuation and the conductor is securely clamped permanently. Terminal blocks with angled and horizontal conductor entry are available for the optimum design of your device.
With the FINEPITCH program of board-to-board connectors, Phoenix Contact provides shielded and unshielded solutions for signal and data transmission. Realize individual PCB orientations in all dimensions with various designs, stack heights, numbers of positions, in pitches from 0.635 to 2.54 mm².
The PTSPL 6 PCB terminal block without insulating body is the perfect solution if you have very little space for the power connection of your 22 kW home charger due to your slim device design:
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Do you manufacture charging stations in DIN rail or 19” rack mounting?
No matter what, we have the right products for you
As a component manufacturer, we supply all the equipment for your charging stations. Our broad portfolio – from CCS charging cables to load management – forms the basis for a high-performance charging infrastructure:
For all applications, whether AC home charger, DC charging station, or HPC charging park
For all mounting types, whether PCB, DIN rail, or 19” rack
