SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Spec. No. : SEVS18-002

Date: Jul.25, 2018

SPECIFICATION
FOR
Cable with CHAdeMO-specification-based
Quick Charge Connector
for EV Applications

SEVDTM-11E

(Technical Particular & Drawing)

Approved by

Takatoshi KIKUTA
Senior Assistant General Manager,
Electric Wire & Cable, Energy Business Unit.

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES,LTD.

Head Office (Tokyo)
Akasaka Center Building,1-3-13,Motoakasaka,Minato-ku,Tokyo 107-8468,Japan
Phone:+81-3-6406-2663/Fax:+81-3-6406-4012

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1.Scope
This specification provides the specification for the Cable with CHAdeMO Quick Charge
connector for EV Applications.

2. Specifications
Table 1: Specifications
Product Name Cable with CHAdeMO-specification-based Quick Charge Connector
for EV Applications
Model Number SEVDTM-11E
Rated voltage DC 500V
Rated current (max.) Power line: 200 A Signal line: 2 A
Number of terminals Power line: 2 Signal line: 7
Rated voltage: DC 12 V
Release voltage: 0V (No current flow)
Solenoid
Coil resistance: 38Ω±10％（Reference at20℃）
Voltage for holding condition: DC7V±1V
・ IEC 62196-３:2014 ; Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and
vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric vehicles
- Part 3: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements
for d.c. and a.c./d.c. pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers
Applicable Standards ・IEC 60228 Part3; Dimentional Conductor of insulated cables
･ IEC60502-1;Power cables with extruded insulation and their
accessories
･ Technical Specifications of Quick Charger for Electric Vehicles
CHAdeMO 1.2
Operating Ambient - 30 ~ +50°C
temperature range Both use under condensation and freeze is prohibited.
Degree of protection Unmated with Inlet : IP 54 (with Rubber cup)
Weight (Connector) Approximate 1.4 kg
Connector (W) 83 x (D) 350 x (H) 200 (mm)
Dimension
Cable Cable length is designated and shown in Fig.1.
Note (1) This model is under formality procedure of “TÜV Rheinland Type approved”.
Conformity to "Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU"
TÜV Rheinland Certificate No. : J50410186
Note (2) This product does not contain the RoHS controlled substance.
Note (3) In order to meet IP54 characteristics under the un-mating condition, the plug connector
will be covered by rubber cap, when shipping.
Note (4) Solenoid shall be started at the rated voltage, and used the holding voltage to suppress
heat generation in continuous operation

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3. Catalog Number
Table 2: Catalog Number (Standard length)
Product number Length of attached cable
TM
1 SEVD -11E-040 4.0m
TM
2 SEVD -11E -045 4.5m
3 SEVDTM-11E -050 5.0m
TM
4 SEVD -11E -060 6.0m
5 SEVDTM-11E -070 7.0m
Note: Tolerance of attached cable length is less than ±1.5%.

4. Structure and dimensions

Fig. 1 Structure and dimensions

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Cond.Size
Pin Assign Circuit Line Color Pin Assign
(mm2)
1 Grounding 0.75 Black
2 Signal 1 0.75 White
3 ー ー ー
4 Signal 2 0.75 Red
5 Power（ー） 70 Black
6 Power（＋） 70 White
7 Signal 3 0.75 Blue
8 CAN-H Twisted 0.75 White
Cross-sectional View 9 CAN-L Pair 0.75 Red
of Connector 10 Signal 4 0.75 Black
LED, sol（＋） 0.75 White
Solenoid LED, sol（ー） 0.75 Red Cross-sectional View
of Cable
LED

Micro Switch
Thermistor(P)1 0.75 White
Thermisotor(P)
Thermistor(P)2 0.75 Red
Thermistor(N)1 0.75 Blue
Thermisotor(N)
Thermistor(N)2 0.75 Black

Fig. 2 Terminal layout and circuit diagram

5. Major parts

Table 3 Major parts

Parts name Materials Surface treatment Remarks
1 Case Aluminum Alloy Acrylic resin paints Color: Blue
(Main Body) Die-cast
2 Latch Stainless steel －
3 Release button PC － Color: Light blue
4 Plug connector PC － Color: Black
5 Grip cover PC － Color: Black
6 Power line terminal Tough-pitch copper Silver plated
(contact point)
7 Signal line terminal Brass Silver plated
(contact point)
8 Solenoid － － Rated voltage: DC12V
(inside of Case)
9 Micro Switch － － Rated voltage: DC12V
(inside of Case)
10 LED lamp PC covered － Color: Red,
Rated voltage: DC12V
11 EV cable Poly Chloroprene － Table4, Fig.3
Sheath
12 Thermistor － Covered with heat NXFS15XH103FA1B
(inside of Case) shrinkable tube [MURATA]

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- 1) Case： Solid structure part which is made of die-cast aluminum alloy, and is coated with its surface
by acrylic resin paints.

- 2) Latch： Strength member for locking device with a vehicle inlet, which is made of stainless steel,
JIS G 5121 SCS13 .

- 3), - 4), - 5) Release button, Plug connector, Grip cover ：

Consists of high-incombustibility, -insulation and –weather resistance resin materials, PC (UL94 V-0)

- 6) Power line terminal： Consists of high-conductivity tough-pitch copper, JIS H 3250 C1100,
of which electric contact is silver plated, in order to connect electrically
with vehicle inlet.

- 7) Signal line terminal： Consists of brass, JIS H3250 C3604, of which electric contact is silver
related, in order to connect electrically with vehicle inlet.

- 8) Solenoid ： Push-type with resin molded coil.

- 9) Micro Switch： Resin-mold type, which have IP67 degree of protection.

-10) LED lamp ： Red color and fair visibility.

-11) EV cable ： Structure is described by Table 4 and Fig. 3.

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Table 4 : Technical Particular and Guarantee

EV Fast-Charging Cable
PARTICULAR
Reference
DESCRIPTION UNIT Power Signal
standard
(A) (a) (b) (c)
No of core － 2C 2x4C 3C 1P(2C)
2
Nominal Size mm
70 0.75
Conductor

Material － Tin coated annealed copper IEC 60228

Shape － Flexible conductors, Class 5

Diameter approximate mm 12.2 1.1
Material － Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR)
Nominal thickness mm 1.4 1.0 IEC 60502-1
Min. thickness at any point mm 1.16 0.8
Insulation

Identification of core － Color of insulation

Structure

Black, Black, White, Red,

White Blue Manufacture’s
Direction of twist － － Clockwise Standard
（Z-Direction）
Anti-Clockwise（S-Direction）
Material － Polychloroprene (SE1)
Sheath

Nominal thickness mm 2.3 IEC 60502-1

Min. thickness at any point mm 1.69
Color － Black
Overall diameter of cable mm 36
Manucfature’s
approximate
Max. diameter of cable mm 37.8 standard

Cable weight approximate kg/km 2480

Electrical

Max. DC Conductor IEC 60228

Ω/km 0.285 28.3
Data

Resistance at 20 ℃
AC Voltage Test kV/5min 3.5 3.5 IEC 60502-1
Other properties In accordance with IEC60502-1

Note(1): Suitable tape may be applied on the conductor as separator.

Note(2): Bending radius of the cable should be made more than four times of the cable diameter.

[ Test ]
The following tests shall be carried out on the completed cable at manufacturer’s works in
accordance with IEC 60502-1, IEC60228
-Routine test: Visual Inspection, Construction test, Conductor resistance test,
Insulation resistance test, AC withstand voltage test

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Thrmistor(P)2

Thrmistor(P)1 Conductor
Insulation

(c)
(a)
(a)
(b)

Filler

Thrmistor(N)2 Binding tape

Sheath
Thrmistor(N)1

(A): Power
(a) (b) (c) : Signal

[Color] B : Black W : White R : Red Bl : Blue

Fig. 3 Cross-sectional view of EV cable

-12) Thermistor：
NTC thermistor; The position is on insulation surface of power line wire, near Terminal End.

The temperature data measured by thermistor shall be reference only and shall not be applied for
signal control of charger.

The following data of the thermistor characteristics are attached (See attachement-1, -2)
(1) The Resistance-Temperature Characteristics by thermistor manufacturer, MURATA
MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
(2) The temperature measured results of thermistor and thermocouple on the terminal
compression part, under 200A loading.

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6 Shipping inspection
Inspection report: Shipping inspection results shall be indicated in inspection report.

7. Packing
Packing style: The product is to be packed into a corrugated carton in order to avoid damage during
transport.
Packing unit: 1 product.

8. Marking on the package

Each package should be marked in a clear and visible way with the following information.

a. Product Name
b. Model Number
c. Length of cable
d. Product number
e. Quantity
f. Date of production
g. Manufacturer’s name

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9. Test specification and test description

Test specification and test description are shown in Table A.

Table A:Table A: Test specification and Test description

Test specification: IEC62196-3：2014

Clause Test description

10 Protection against electric shock
10.301 For Configuration AA, vehicle couplers shall be used only with the isolated d.c. electric
vehicle charging station as specified in IEC 62851-23.
13 Terminals
14 Interlocks
14.1.5 The switched socket-outlet Interlocks connector with interlock is fixed to the support of
an apparatus as shown in Figure 8
14.1.6 The switched socket-outlet or connector with interlock is fixed to the support of an
apparatus as shown in Figure 9 a)
14.301 Latching function
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material.
16 General construction
16.15 The force to insert and withdraw a plug or a vehicle connector shall be less than 100N
20 Degree of protection

21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength.

22 Breaking capacity

23 Normal operation

24 Temperature rise
25 Flexible cables and their connection
25.301 Accessories not suitable for making and breaking an electric
circuit under Load
26 Mechanical strength
26.3 Rewirable plugs and vehicle connectors (Drop test)
26.4 Non-rewirable accessories (Flexing test )
29 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking

30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting

31 Conditional short-circuit current withstand test

33 Vehicle driveover

Add. UV test acc.to ISO4892-2 Method A 500h

Remark: Test results are described in TÜV Rheinland Test Report No.50126763-001

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APPENDIX
Appendix I: Reference Standards and Testing
The Cable with CHAdeMO Quick Charge Connector for EV Applications complies with
“Performance confirmation document for CHAdeMO Ver. 1.2”, the CHAdeMO Association.
Test items and performances are shown in Table B.

Table B: Test items and performances

Items Performances/Criterion
1 Appearance No cracks, rust, rattle, deformation and discoloration shall be observed.
Necessary sign and messages shall be shown.
2 Dimension Connector as shown in Fig.1 shall be mated with mass-product inlet
which is proven on the market.
3 Conduction Proper conduction of every pin assign shall be confirmed.
4 Feelings on handling No irregular friction and stuck on handling shall be observed.
and validation Release button shall correspond smoothly with latch.
Solenoid shall work property.
LED lamp shall light properly.
5 Temperature rise Power terminals: Not exceed 50℃

Temperature rise Metal parts Non-metal

Grasp 10℃ Max. 20℃ Max.
Touch/not grasp 20℃ Max. 45℃ Max.

6 Insulation resistance Not less than 100MΩ

7 Dielectric withstand There is no damage
test
8 Connector Less than 100N
insertion/withdrawal
force
9 Prevention force for In normal mating condition (latch may be locked electrically), connector
malfunction of latch lock drive circuit shall not cut-off with connector release operation force
position detection (refer to No.10).
structure
10 Robust of operating Appearance; There is no deformation, breakage etc.
portion which is Manner; There is no unusual behavior.
pushed by finger
11 Retention force Connector shall not remove from inlet and shall not have any
(Axial force) deformation.
12 Retention force Connector shall not remove from inlet and shall not have any
(Torque) deformation.

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13 Cable retention force Cable shall not remove from connector and shall not have any
deformation.
14 Terminal pull test Pulling force
Power; 285 N (for 67.4 mm2) Signal; 35N (for 0.824mm2)
15 Polarization integrity Can not mate with 180N.
test
16 Drop test Appearance; There is no deformations, breakage etc. which will affect the
function.
17 Crush test
Manner; There is no unusual behavior.
18 Vehicle drive over Insulation resistance; not less than 100MΩ.
test Dielectric withstand; There is no damage.
19 No-load endurance Appearance; There is no deformations, breakage etc.
insertions/ Manner; There is no unusual behavior.
withdrawals test Temperature rise; Refer to No.5.
20 IP degrees for Appearance; There is no deformations, breakage etc.
ingress of objects Insulation resistance; Not less than 100MΩ.
with mating condition Dielectric withstand; There is no damage.
21 High-pressure Leakage current; Not exceed 0.5mA.
washing
22 Dew point test Manner; There is no unusual behavior.
Dielectric withstand; There is no damage.
23 High temperature IP degree; Refer to No.20
resistance (Check the sample after return to room temperature)
24 Low temperature Manner; There is no unusual behavior.
resistance (Check the sample after return to room temperature)
25 Remove connector Manner; There is no unusual behavior.
from inlet those are (Check the sample after return to room temperature)
frozen together
26 Solenoid continuity Temperature fluctuation; There is no extreme fluctuation
load test (Report the range).
Manner; Solenoid shall keep locking position during the test.

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Appendix II: Test methods
Test conditions
- Ambient Temperature of 20±15°C and relative humidity of 65±20％
- Connector or Connector mates with vehicle inlet
Test items and methods are shown in Table C.

Table C: Test methods

Shipping
Items Test methods
Inspection
1 Appearance Inspect surface condition visually and manually. ○
2 Dimension Mate with mass-product inlet which is proven on the
○
market.
3 Conduction Confirm proper electric condition between every terminal
and cable, while connector mates to vehicle inlet (confirm ○
each pin assigned).
4 Feelings on handling Confirm proper movement of latch and release button by
and validation manual insertion and withdrawal.
Confirm proper function of solenoid, in which latch shall not ○
be down while red LED lamp is on, by supplying DC 12V
with solenoid circuit.
5 Temperature rise Measure temperature of the following spots when
supplying current designed below.
Spots: - Surface of power terminal joint －
- Case surface
Current: (Power circuit) DC 200A
(Signal circuit) DC 2A
6 Insulation resistance Measure insulation resistance by DC 500V insulation
resistance tester, between adjacent terminals as well as
○
between each terminal and housing, while connector
mates to vehicle inlet.
7 Dielectric withstand Apply commercial frequency AC 3kV for 1minutes between
test adjacent power terminals as well as between power －
terminal and case, while connector mates to vehicle inlet.
8 Connector Measure insertion/withdrawal force at designated speed
insertion/withdrawal while vehicle inlet fixed (excluding insertion/withdrawal ○
force force to rubber seal of vehicle inlet).
9 Prevention force for In normal mating condition (latch may be locked
malfunction of latch electrically), confirm connector lock drive circuit shall not
－
position detection cut-off with connector release operation force 250N.
structure

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10 Robust of operating In normal mating condition, apply 250N to connector

portion which is release button, when latch is locked electrically and －
pushed by finger unlocked.
11 Retention force In normal mating condition, apply 753±1 N×60s axially of
－
(Axial force) withdrawal direction.
12 Retention force In normal mating condition, apply 20±1Nm×60s to X & Y axis
－
(Torque) direction when connector mating axis is as Z axis.
13 Cable retention force In connector fixed condition, apply 753±1 N×120s to cable
－
out direction from connector.
14 Terminal pull test Install terminal which is compressed or indented, into test
device, and pull the wire in axial direction.
－
Measure load when cable is broken apart, or pulled out of
terminal.
15 Polarization integrity Mating with incorrect direction, while connector is rotated
test by 90°and 180° from the normal position, apply 180N to －
connector in axial direction.
16 Drop test Drop connector with 2250mm length cable from 1m or
(1.5m: Recommended 1.5m height to concrete floor 8 times.
－
item) When there is no problem in the case of 1.5m height, the
case of 1m height may be omitted.
17 Crush test Interpose the connector which is placed naturally with steel
－
plate, apply 890N×1min to the plate.
18 Vehicle drive over test Roll over the connector which is placed naturally on
－
concrete floor with the wheel of 2t vehicle.
19 No-load endurance Connector shall be made insertions/withdrawals
insertions/ 10,000times. Connector is dipped within 5seconds one by
withdrawals test one side in mud salt water to 1,000times each, and dried.
『Mud salt water』 －
Mud: Arizona’s sand (ISO12103-A4)
Salt: Sodium chloride Water: Distilled water
Mud, Salt is 5% by volume each.
20 IP degrees for ingress Water spray test is done with IP46 (mating with inlet)
of objects with mating condition.
－
condition When there is no problem in high-pressure washing test,
this test may be omitted.

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21 High-pressure Mate connector to vehicle inlet which is fixed in the same

washing way as fixed actual vehicle.
(Recommended item) In spray test chamber,
- heat at 80±3℃×1hour －
- then, spray room temperature water for 30s, from four
directions of up, down, left and right 45 degrees of the
mating vertical surface, water pressure: 9.8 MPa, flow
rate: 14～16 L/min, nozzle distance: 150mm.
22 Dew point test Leave connector in thermostatic chamber (5±2℃) for
4hours. Then put connector into humidity thermostatic －
chamber (humidity:93±25%, temp.: 32±2℃) within 1min.
23 High temperature Leave connector in thermostatic chamber
－
resistance (105℃×1000hr).
24 Low temperature Leave connector in thermostatic chamber
resistance (－30℃×120hr). －
Check the sample after return to room temp.
25 Remove connector a) Charging operation in winter
from inlet those are In normal mating condition, put the water (more than 1L)
frozen together in the whole connector. Leave connector in
thermostatic chamber(－40℃×30min) within 5min, then
remove connector from inlet.
b） Thawed by hot water
In normal mating condition, put the water (more than 1L) －
in the whole connector. Leave connector in
thermostatic chamber(－40℃×30min) within 5min, then
put the hot water in the mating portion. Hot water shall be
95～100℃.
If connector can not stand the hot water, set forth to that
fact in the instruction manual.
26 Solenoid continuity Run the solenoid continuously for 168 hours (7days) with
－
load test monitoring the temperature fluctuation.

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Issue and revision record

Rev. Issue Prepared Approved

Item
No. date by by
- Jul. 25, 2018 Initial issue Nakanishi Kikuta

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