Kostal - Charging Interface Control Units
Worldwide compatibility in accordance with charging standards – KOSTAL solutions for communication between the vehicle and the charging infrastructure allow safe, effective charging and comfort functions.
Whether as a separate control unit or integrated in the Onboard Charger, the Charging Interface Control Unit communicates with the charging pillar or wallbox and coordinates the AC or DC charging process. A small number of regional variants cover all relevant charging standards depending on the customer`s specifications.
Other functions include the control of the charging cover (locking and LED) and, if required, the DC isolating contactors in the vehicle.
KOSTAL is one of the first suppliers to offer new standards such as combo DC charging (DIN 70121, since 2013) and plug-and-charge (ISO 15118) in large-scale production for its customers.
Thanks to its software expertise, it can offer tailor-made solutions based on AUTOSAR architectures and modern requirements for functional safety and cyber security, including the integration of OEM software.
- ISO 15118 plug-and-charge, scheduled charging
- Latest standards ISO 15118 Ed. 2 (including bi-directional and wireless charging) CHAdeMO 3.0 / ChaoJi
- Strong cyber security in accordance with ISO/SAE 21234
- AC charging standards: IEC 61851 (type 1), SAE J1772 (type 2); GB/T 20234
- DC charging standards: CCS (DIN 70121, ISO 15118), CHAdeMO, GB/T 20234/27930
- Controls for charging inlet (locking actuators for connector and cover, opening detection), charge status indicator (RGB LED), DC isolating contactors
- Low-power mode and vehicle wake-up
- Robustness and full automotive reliability for a long lifetime