Charging stations close up for IEC 62955 testing

DEKRA Product Testing

Want to be able to develop your own residual current device for your charging stations?

DEKRA Product Testing

Want to be able to develop your own residual current device for your charging stations?

DEKRA Product Testing

Want to be able to develop your own residual current device for your charging stations?

DEKRA Product Testing

Want to be able to develop your own residual current device for your charging stations?

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IEC 62955

Safe and efficient charging with an IEC 62955 certification

IEC 62955 is a relatively new standard that enables charging station manufacturers to develop their own residual current device (RCD). Getting IEC 62955 certified is an effective way to help you guarantee the safety of your charging stations.

The danger of leakage current

Similar to electrical installations in homes, there can be leakage current during the charging of electric vehicles. This means that electrical current is literally leaking away, as it does not reach the charging station for which it is intended. This can occur, for example, due to damage or a fault. Instead of reaching the charging station, electricity goes into the ground, or worse, the current leaks away through a person.

This is the moment when the residual current device must come into operation by disconnecting all the current. Most residual current devices only respond to alternating current (AC), the type of current that comes from a regular power outlet. An electric vehicle has a battery that can only store direct current (DC). If you do not use the correct residual current device, there is a risk that it will not detect DC leakage current, posing a danger to the user.

DEKRA is the only organization in the Netherlands that certifies against IEC 62955. Our specialists are happy to be of service so that you can guarantee the safety of your charging stations.

The requirements for IEC 62955

The switch responds to the correct current.
The response of the switch is fast enough.
The switch responds even when the ambient temperature is very low or very high.
The switch continues to respond quickly and accurately even after several years.
The switch can detect possible faults occurring in the circuit.

Why get your IEC 62955 certification with DEKRA?

DEKRA is the only organization in the Netherlands certifying for IEC 62955. In addition, you can certify not only your residual current device but also the charging station, communication, and the vehicle itself. You can consolidate everything with one organization. Besides, we also certify traditional residual current devices. We apply our knowledge to the benefit of IEC 62955 certification. If you want to know more about certification for this standard, feel free to contact us. Our experts are happy to provide you with all the information.

Why DEKRA?

Market leader

DEKRA is known as the market leader in testing charging stations.

Only entity that certifies IEC 62955

DEKRA is the only entity in the Netherlands that certifies according to IEC 62955.

DEKRA short-circuit laboratory

DEKRA has its own short-circuit laboratory.

Everything you need under one roof

At DEKRA, you will find all related services under one roof, such as: EMC, Safety and ISO15118.

IEC 62955: the certification process

Your request will be forwarded to our sales department and one of our IEC 62955 specialists will contact you. Among other things, we need information about the switch you have developed. Based on this, we can determine which tests are necessary and this enables us to prepare a quotation. When the quote is agreed upon, your product will be shipped to our lab and the required documentation will be requested. In our laboratory we will carefully conduct the relevant tests after which we will report back to you. Finally, if all the results show compliance with IEC 62955 you will officially receive your certificate.