EV Charger

As the EU’s CO2 emission regulations are further strengthened in 2020, in the long term, electric vehicle manufacturers predict that the sales rate of electric vehicles will rise sharply.


Chargers for electric vehicles act as the biggest factor in the supply and spread of electric vehicles, and companies that develop stable and more innovative EV chargers will lead the electric vehicle charger era.


In particular, the current sensor using the J&D’s state-of-the-art technology for future-oriented EV charging development provides an optimized guide for various designs brought by various charging modes. 


– RCD A Type


– AC/DC Residual Current Device(Solid-core)


– Solid core Current Transformer(DC Tolerance)

There are 3 main EV Charger modes

 Mode 4: DC EV Chargers 

he Mode 4 charging system converts AC from the grid to DC and charges the car without using an inverter. This mode is defined by IEC 61851-23 standard, integrates the functions like converting AC/DC power, protecting people from electric shock, and a payment.


J&D Electronics, by itself, has developed and produced the devices that Mode 4 consists of for the safety and efficiency of Mode 4. Based on that, EV DC fast chargers and DC meters have been developed, and through this, it is possible to develop an optimized CT to improve safety and efficiency by being integrated with these devices.


To be more specific, J&D JDTN series CTs, the DC tolerance CTs suitable for Mode 4 by adding a DC immunity function, so that it is not affected by DC when measuring 3-phase AC power, are released. The IACT series CTs are also released to be able to apply to High efficiency AC -> DC Power modules. In addition, the IDCS series was released so that it could be used for Revenue-grade DC meters. 

Mode 3: AC EV Chargers 

Mode 3 is an AC->AC EV Charger that works by being connected to the AC supply network. It is usually located in the home that owns an electric vehicle, or in many public commercial places such as airports, hotels, workplaces, and dealerships.


J&D Electronics, by itself, has developed and produced the devices that Mode 3 consists of for the safety and efficiency of Mode 3. Based on that, AC EV slow chargers and AC smart meters are developed, and through this, an optimized CTs have been launched to improve safety and efficiency by being integrated with these devices.


In other words, for AC smart meters, JDTN series DC Tolerance CTs have been developed, so that they are not affected by DC when AC current is input, and RCD series CTs, which have been certified with IEC 62955 safety certification standards for residual current monitoring.


Above all, J&D CTs are the RCD (Residual Current Device) and have a function to detect leakage current to comply with safety certification IEC 62955. This is an element that supports the function to cut off the power of the house at the moment when a leakage current of 30mA (AC) and 6mA (DC) or more is detected in all of the user’s home electrical panels. 

Mode 2: AC power measurement 

Mode 2 is a mode in which electric vehicle AC power is supplied and charged through a cable and plug connected to a standard socket outlet. These cable lines are usually in the trunk of an electric vehicle and get plugged into the socket outlets when charge.


Here, the function and system that protects the electric shock placed between the socket outlet and the electric vehicle are important. In other words, these devices, called IC-CPD (In-Cable Control and Protection Device), must meet the safety certification IEC 62752 standard.


J&D Electronics has developed an optimized CTs to improve the safety and efficiency of this Mode 2. Above all, J&D CTs are RCD (Residual Current Device) that can detect leakage current to comply with safety certification IEC 62752. This is an element that supports the function to cut off the power of the house at the moment when a leakage current of 30mA (AC) and 6mA (DC) or more is detected in all of the user’s home appliance panels.


In addition, J&D JDTN series are the DC tolerance CTs so that it is not affected by DC when receiving AC power and is suitable for realizing safety and efficiency optimization. 

3. DC metering

There are two types of DC smart meters: self-contained(Direct drive) and external DC Voltage & DC current transducers.


Some of the greatest demand for DC metering has been found in renewable energy applications like solar energy panels metering, ESS, electric vehicle charging stations and more.


Monitoring these applications allows for energy production & tracking amount lost before conversion and measuring efficiencies and tracking performance.


J&D offers full feature DC metering solutions including the remote DC Current and DC Voltage transducers.


J&D CT – IDCS series


※ J&D DC Metering Partners

How to choose the right current transducers for DC metering?

First, rank the important factors.

– rigid: Solid core can be your solution but for the solid core, conductor must be inserted through window

With the solid core, you must disconnect the conductor to feed it through the window opening of the DC CT.


– Compact and Light-weight: Split core can be your solution.

Split core DC CTs are designed to be easily installed without disconnecting any wires.


– What the meters require: With so meters many variables, it is sometimes difficult to choose exactly the right

 DC current transducers for a DC power monitoring project. Various meter models require checking and selecting the output and accuracy of the DC current transducers. Some ways meter choice impacts DC CT choice.

DC CT outputs – Which input is your meter designed for? Voltage or Ampere?

– Common industry standards are 471mVdc, 4Vdc and 100mAdc.

3) Do you require a Revenue-grade DC CT?


– Some of the greatest demand for DC static meter(IEC 62053-41 ED1) has been found in renewable energy applications like solar energy panels metering, ESS(Energy Storage Systems), Electric Vehicle charging stations and more.

Do you have DC CT’s safety certification?

– Maintaining compliance with UL61010-1 standards is paramount, especially with DC energy monitoring equipment. If you currently use DC CTs or anticipate using them in the future, keep UL61010-1. DC CTs with the UL61010-1 certification make operating DC power meters safer, particularly those for DC submetering.