JAJU858 December 2022
The control pilot circuit is the primary control means to make sure of proper operation when connecting an EV or PHEV to the EVSE. The pilot signal is the key method through which a J1772-compliant EVSE communicates with a vehicle. The pilot signal is based on a 1-kHz, ±12-V PWM signal that is transmitted to a vehicle over the charging chord. The vehicle can then respond by placing various loads on the line, affecting the voltage, which the EVSE measures.