System of the Month January 2026: EVSE testing for an independent institute
An independent testing institute adds an EVCA configuration for AC and DC CCS charging-station tests, including IEC 61851-23 test functions.
The configuration
- Independent testing institute
- AC and DC CCS EVSE testing
- IEC 61851-23 test functions
The laboratory task
The institute needs to examine charging-station operation and electrical behaviour in a controlled laboratory environment.
The configuration
The EVCA system combines the selected AC and DC CCS interfaces with IEC 61851-23 test functions. It provides a defined counterpart and measurement setup for the charging station under test.
The test scope
The installed hardware, selected test functions and applicable standard edition define each test. The example describes this institute’s system without implying that every EVCA configuration has the same scope.