JAJU858 December 2022
The EVSE connection and negotiation occurs through various states of the PWM signal and load resistances of the vehicle. Table 2-3 highlights these states.
STATE | PILOT HIGH VOLTAGE | PILOT LOW VOLTAGE | FREQUENCY | RESISTANCE | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
State A | 12 V | N/A | DC | N/A | Not connected |
State B | 9 V | –12 V | 1 kHz | 2.74 kΩ | EV connected, ready to charge |
State C | 6 V | –12 V | 1 kHz | 882 Ω | EV charging |
State D | 3 V | –12 V | 1 kHz | 246 Ω | EV charging, ventilation required |
State E | 0 V | 0 V | N/A | — | Error |
State F | N/A | –12 V | N/A | — | Unknown error |
States A, B, and C are the core functionality and define the normal operation. An EVSE typically performs several self-tests upon initially powering on and then enters State A. When ready, the normal connection process follows several steps:
Additional error handling such as missing diodes in the vehicle or an improper connection can be detected and handled by the EVSE by cutting the power, as well.