CHARX connect – charging sockets for charging stations and home chargers

Charging sockets for charging stations and home charging points

The CHARX connect modular infrastructure charging sockets are mounted in AC charging stations and home chargers. They enable mode 3 vehicle battery charging via 1- or 3-phase charging cables with charging power ratings of up to 26 kW. Type 2 AC charging connectors in accordance with IEC 62196 fit in the AC charging sockets.
With our new modular system, you can choose which components you want to use for the design of your home charger or charging station.

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Your advantages

  • Modular system provides maximum flexibility in the design of your charging station
  • Charging status intuitively visible at a glance with color LED indicator
  • Protected against overheating with precise temperature measurement
  • Flexible mounting and easy maintenance with plug-in cables
  • Waterproof and dirtproof due to fully molded contacts
  • Developed and produced in accordance with the IATF 16949 automotive standard and ISO 9001

New products

Protective covers for AC charging sockets with LED display
Shutters for AC charging sockets

Protective covers for AC charging sockets

Now in a new design with optional LED display

The protective covers for our CHARX connect modular type 2 charging sockets are now available in a new, round design – and with an integrated LED status indicator as an option. For the consistent branding of your charging stations, a custom design with your logo is available on request. 

Main features

  • Charging standard: AC type 2
  • Degree of protection: IP54
  • Degree of impact resistance: IK09
  • LED control: three PWM inputs
  • LED versions available with common cathode or anode
  • Customer logo either stamped or as UV- and weather-resistant plastic label

Your advantages

  • Fiberglass-reinforced housing protects against weather and vandalism
  • Fast status detection via color LED display and intuitive one-handed operation
  • Glowing, flashing, and pulsing in all colors with freely controllable multicolor LEDs
  • Precision light guide technology ensures homogeneous light pattern with optimum light diffusion
  • Power supply to the LEDs via mounting screws simplifies installation

Shutters for AC charging sockets

More safety with intuitive operation

The new shutter for our CHARX connect modular type 2 charging sockets ensures that all electrical contacts have safe touch protection in compliance with national standards. It is simple and convenient to operate: the protective cover opens when the charging connector is inserted.It is simple and convenient to operate: the protective cover opens when the charging connector is inserted.

Main features

  • Charging standard: AC type 2
  • Touch protection in accordance with IEC 61851-1, IEC 62196-1, and IEC 62196-2
  • Degree of protection: IPXXD
  • Suitable for rear mounting

Your advantages

  • Touch protection for all power and signal contacts increases electrical safety
  • Extended protection of the charging socket against vandalism and moisture
  • Intuitive one-handed operation without the need to turn or push the male connector
  • Compatible with all type 2 charging sockets and protective covers from Phoenix Contact

The modular system of AC charging sockets for home charging stations and charging stations CHARX connect modular can be custom configured

Modular system of AC charging sockets for home charging stations and charging stations
LED status indicator in the protective cover of the infrastructure charging socket
Infrastructure charging socket shutter
Infrastructure charging socket, temperature sensor technology, and locking actuator
Plug-in connecting cables for the infrastructure charging socket
Modular system of AC charging sockets for home charging stations and charging stations

With our CHARX connect modular type 2 charging sockets, we provide you with a modular system that allows you to freely combine all components – depending on the specific requirements of your application.

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LED status indicator in the protective cover of the infrastructure charging socket

Choose whether a round or square protective cover better fits the target design of your home charger or charging station. An LED status indicator integrated in the protective cover can be selected as an option. This allows the end user to see the status of the charging point at first glance.

The RGB LEDs can be controlled freely, with glowing, flashing, and pulsing in all RGB colors possible. The precise light guide technology also ensures a homogeneous light pattern with optimum diffusion.

Your individual logo
For an alternative to the Phoenix Contact logo, we are also happy to manufacture the protective cover with your logo on request: either imprinted or as a UV- and weather-resistant plastic label.

Infrastructure charging socket shutter

The shutter ensures touch protection of all electrical contacts on the AC charging socket. Standards in some countries, such as Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Italy and Switzerland, require touch protection. Operation is simple and intuitive, without turning or pushing – inserting the charging connector opens the protective screen.

The touch protection of all power and signal contacts increases electrical safety and also protects against vandalism and moisture. Our shutter is compatible with all type 2 charging sockets and protective covers from Phoenix Contact.

  • Touch protection in accordance with IEC 61851-1, IEC 62196-1, IEC 62196-2
  • Degree of protection: IPXXD

Infrastructure charging socket, temperature sensor technology, and locking actuator

Choose how your infrastructure charging socket should be equipped: with or without temperature monitoring and with 3- or 4-position locking actuator.

Integrated temperature monitoring
With precise temperature sensor technology directly at the power contacts, the charging process can be interrupted in the event of overheating to protect users against danger and the charging station against damage.

Locking actuator
The charging socket is available with either a three-position or four-position locking actuator and corresponding connecting cable.

Silver-plated contacts
The silver-plated surfaces of the power and signal contacts ensure efficient power transmission, optimum corrosion protection, and a long service life.

Plug-in connecting cables for the infrastructure charging socket

By choosing the separately available cable set, you can determine the charging power of your charging socket. The plug-in connecting cables simplify installation and subsequent replacement of the charging socket in the event of maintenance.

Choose between a single phase and three-phase cable set and between a charging current of 20 A and 32 A. In addition, you can decide which cable length - between 0.3 m and 2 m - you need for your application. Longer cables are possible on request.

Integrated LED display For intuitive operation

Users of your charging station can see the availability and status at a glance with the colored LED display integrated in the protective cover. The LEDs are freely controlled by the charging controller via pulse width modulation (PWM). Glowing, flashing, and pulsating in all RGB colors are possible. This allows you to configure an individual color value for each state of your charging point that matches your corporate design. Here is an example:

Type 2 charging socket glows green
Glowing green: Charging point is free and ready for charging
Type 2 charging socket pulses/glows blue
Pulsating blue: charging in progress, glowing blue: charging completed
Type 2 charging socket flashes red
Flashing red: Charging process interrupted due to a fault
Type 2 charging socket glows orange
Glowing orange: Charging point is reserved for a user

AC charging sockets product video

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Example illustration: Charging with alternating current in accordance with mode 3

AC charging in accordance with mode 3, case B What exactly does that mean?

In case B of charging mode 3, the charging station has a charging socket instead of a fixed charging cable. In this case, connecting and charging a vehicle requires a mobile charging cable with a vehicle charging connector and infrastructure charging plug, which is usually carried along in the trunk.

Most often, public charging stations are built according to case B. Case B is only permissible for the European type 2 standard and the Chinese GB/T standard, not for the American type 1 standard.