vCTS (Vector Charging Test System) tests the charging communication of electric vehicles and electric charging stations. You switch charging accessories such as cables or inlets in less than a minute, so you can adapt the test system to different Devices Under Test (DUTs) and charging standards.
CANoe Test Package EV and CANoe Test Package EVSE integrate seamlessly into vCTS as a hardware platform for executing conformance tests.
Advantages
- Turnkey solution with optimized setup for execution of CANoe Test Packages EV and EVSE, including integration in vTESTstudio workflow
- Exchangeable cassette system for quick and easy installation of required charging accessories like charging cables and inlets
- Flexible one-for-all test system supports all DUTs (EV, EVSE) and charging standards (CCS, NACS, MCS, GB/T, CHAdeMO)
- Mobile and compact one-rack communications test system with 30 kW DC power (21 kW AC power optional)
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Application Areas
The vCTS is designed for the execution of conformance and interoperability tests of electrical charging communication between vehicles and charging stations. The tests are based on the CANoe Test Packages EV and EVSE according to the specifications of the CCS, NACS, MCS, GB/T and CHAdeMO charging standards with focus on electric charging communication. The vCTS is controlled by a test automation via CANoe which offers a simple straight forward simulation and the powerful integration of both CANoe Test Package EV and CANoe Test Package EVSE.
Key Features
The vCTS includes a 30 kW bi-directional DC power supply. You can connect external AC power via a local AC grid installation or an external AC power supply, and you can add an optional 21 kW AC grid emulator.
All common standards for EV testing (CCS, NACS, MCS, GB/T, CHAdeMO) and EVSE testing (CCS, NACS, MCS) are supported. With the cassette system and extensive range of accessories, the test system can be adapted to the DUT very quickly and easily.
The test system is designed for both EV and EVSE as the DUT. The cassette mechanism lets the operator switch between charging standards quickly and easily. It forms the basis for connection within the test system and supports different AC or DC charging cables as well as different types of inlets.
Accessories
The vCTS is designed for both EV and EVSE as the DUT. Therefore, a quick and easy cassette mechanism supports the operator to test different charging standards. This mechanism is the basis for connection within the test system, providing the possibility to connect the different AC or DC charging cables or to provide the different types of inlets.
Charging Cables
| Charging Cable Cassette | For connection of various charging cables for vehicle tests |
| CCS-1 AC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via CCS Type-1 AC |
| CCS-1 DC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via CCS-1 DC |
| NACS AC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via NACS AC |
| NACS DC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via NACS DC |
| MCS Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via MCS |
| CCS-2 AC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via CCS Type-2 AC |
| CCS-2 DC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via CCS-2 DC |
| GB/T AC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via GB/T AC |
| GB/T DC Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via GB/T DC |
| CHAdeMO Charging Cable | For test of EV charging via CHAdeMO DC |
Inlete Cassettes
| CCS-1 Inlet Cassette | For tests of charging stations providing Type-1 AC or DC connectors |
| CCS-2 Inlet Cassette | For tests of charging stations providing Type-2 AC or DC connectors |
| NACS AC Inlet Cassette | For tests of charging stations providing NACS connectors |
| NACS DC Inlet Cassette | For tests of charging stations providing NACS connectors |
| MCS Inlet Cassette | For tests of charging stations providing MCS connectors |
Product Description
For operation of the vCTS via CANoe and with CANoe Test Package EV and EVSE some more options are needed depending on the testing purpose.
- CANoe pro (mandatory)
- CANoe pro Option SmartCharging (mandatory)
- CANoe pro Option J1939 (needed for GB/T testing)
- vTESTstudio (mandatory)
And at least one of the following Test Packages:
- CANoe Test Package EV (automated conformance and interoperability tests for EVs)
- CANoe Test Package EVSE (automated conformance and interoperability tests for EVSEs)
Related Pages
Charging Communication Testing
CANoe Test Package EV
CANoe Test Package EVSE
