Application Cases

Residual current detection matched to real EV charger platforms

Case-based guidance for selecting Type A + DC 6mA RCD sensors, integrated current transformer solutions, and leakage current testing support across Mode 2, Mode 3, GB-standard, and three-phase AC charger designs.

8case references
Mode 2 / IC-CPDMode 3 AC chargersGB-standard charging pilesThree-phase 22kW systemsIntegrated CT architecturesType B leakage current testing

Application Map

Start from the charger architecture, then narrow the sensor path

Project details and photos come from the collected case document. Real customer names and visible customer marks are anonymized for public-facing use.

01

Charger Platform

Identify Mode 2, Mode 3, GB-standard AC pile, or three-phase 22kW requirements.

02

Detection Architecture

Choose between packaged RCD sensors, integrated VT/CT sensors, or chip + core solutions.

03

Validation Support

Use EVsense engineering support for sample evaluation, leakage current testing, and design review.

Case Matrix

Application cases from collected project material

Case 01GB-standard

5R15Z in a GB-Standard AC Charging Pile

A practical choice for GB-standard AC charging pile designs that need Type A + DC 6mA residual current detection in the charger safety loop.

Customer
Confidential customer
Project
GB-standard AC charging pile
Applied product
5R15Z RCD sensor
Project material
Installation photo from the collected case document
System
AC charging pile
Focus
GB/T 40820, GB/T 22794, Type A + DC 6mA
  • Used in a real GB-standard charging pile installation
  • Supports Type A + DC 6mA residual current detection requirements
  • Suitable when a dedicated RCD sensor module is preferred inside the AC pile
5R15Z
Case 02Mode 2

4R2Z for European Mode 2 EV Chargers

Designed for compact Mode 2 charger layouts where the detection module must fit close to the controller and power path.

Customer type
European Mode 2 charger manufacturer
Project
Portable EV charger / IC-CPD platform
Applied product
4R2Z RCD sensor
Project material
Controller board photo from the collected case document
System
Portable EV charger / IC-CPD
Focus
IEC 62752, IEC 62955, Type A + DC 6mA
  • Targets European Mode 2 charger architectures
  • Compact sensor format for portable charging devices
  • Supports residual current protection logic in IC-CPD designs
4R2Z
Case 03Mode 2

2R4Z Integrated Sensor for European Mode 2 Chargers

A better fit when the design benefits from integrated voltage and current transformer functions instead of separate magnetic components.

Customer type
European Mode 2 charger manufacturer
Project
Portable EV charger / IC-CPD platform
Applied product
2R4Z integrated RCD sensor
Project material
Controller board photo from the collected case document
System
Portable EV charger / IC-CPD
Focus
IEC 62752, integrated VT/CT, Type A + DC 6mA
  • Integrates voltage and current transformer functions
  • Helps simplify compact Mode 2 charger layouts
  • Suitable for designs that need a more integrated sensing block
2R4Z
Case 04Mode 3

2R4Z Integrated Sensor for European Mode 3 AC Chargers

Useful for Mode 3 charger platforms that need a compact integrated sensor around the controller and main current path.

Customer type
European Mode 3 charger manufacturer
Project
AC wallbox / Mode 3 charger platform
Applied product
2R4Z integrated RCD sensor
Project material
Controller board photo from the collected case document
System
AC wallbox / Mode 3 charger
Focus
IEC 61851, IEC 62955, Type A + DC 6mA
  • Covers Mode 3 AC charger residual current detection
  • Integrated sensing functions can reduce peripheral complexity
  • Suitable for wallbox and AC charging station controller designs
2R4Z
Case 05Mode 3

ILM211T + CT1836 Chip Solution for Mode 3 AC Chargers

A solution-level option for charger manufacturers that prefer a chip and magnetic-core architecture over a packaged sensor module.

Customer
Confidential customers
Project
European Mode 3 AC charger platforms
Applied solution
ILM211T + CT1836 chip and magnetic-core solution
Project material
Controller installation photos and leakage-current test bench photo
System
Chip + magnetic core leakage detection solution
Focus
Mode 3 AC charger leakage detection architecture
  • Pairs a leakage detection IC with a dedicated magnetic core
  • Supports Mode 3 charger designs that need flexible circuit implementation
  • Shown with Type B leakage current testing support in the project material
ILM211TCT1836
Case 0622kW

1R20X for Three-Phase 22kW Mode 3 AC Chargers

Positioned for higher-power three-phase AC charger designs where the residual current sensor must support a larger conductor path.

Customer type
European Mode 3 charger manufacturer
Project
Three-phase 22kW AC charger
Applied product
1R20X RCD sensor
Project material
In-charger wiring photo from the collected case document
System
Three-phase 22kW Mode 3 charger
Focus
IEC 61851, IEC 62955, Type A + DC 6mA
  • Targets three-phase 22kW AC charging systems
  • Useful for Mode 3 wallbox and charging station platforms
  • Can be discussed as part of the 1R20 Series application scope
1R20X
Case 07Integrated CT

CT1719 and CT2728 Integrated Current Transformer Solutions

Built for charger designs that need current transformer integration as part of the leakage detection architecture.

Customer type
Mode 2 / Mode 3 charger manufacturer
Project
Integrated current transformer architecture
Applied products
CT1719 and CT2728
Project material
Two board photos from the collected case document
System
Integrated current transformer solution
Focus
Mode 2 / Mode 3 leakage detection and current sensing
  • Combines magnetic core and current transformer functions
  • Applicable to both Mode 2 and Mode 3 charger platforms
  • Helps reduce separate magnetic component selection work
CT1719CT2728
Case 08Testing

In-House Type B Leakage Current Testing Capability

A support capability for customers who need help validating residual current detection performance before product release.

Capability
In-house Type B leakage current testing
Use case
EV charger validation and application support
Equipment
Self-developed leakage current test instrument and software
Project material
Tester front panel, software interface, and rack setup photos
System
Product validation and application support
Focus
Type B leakage current test capability
  • Supports internal validation of leakage current detection solutions
  • Strengthens application support for charger manufacturers
  • Useful for sample evaluation and design review discussions
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Fast Path

Common starting points for product selection

For early design discussions, these representative cases cover the most common EV charging architectures.

Selection Support

Bring the charger design constraints, we will help narrow the sensor path

Share your charger type, rated current, target market, conductor layout, PCB space, and validation requirements. EVsense can recommend a suitable RCD sensor or solution architecture for evaluation.

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