SL2630A Add-on Box - MCS Inlet

The SL2630A Add‑on Box – MCS Inlet for EVSE Test datasheet provides a concise technical overview of a test solution designed for Megawatt Charging System (MCS) EVSE testing. The document explains how the SL2630A extends the Keysight Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) to enable standardized, reproducible, and high‑power validation of next‑generation DC charging infrastructure for heavy‑duty and commercial electric vehicles.

The SL2630A functions as a fully instrumented MCS EV inlet interface, supporting EVSE‑side testing of charging stations and high‑power DC chargers in accordance with the MCS standard. The datasheet details compatibility with the SL1040A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – Portable Series and the SL1047A Charging Discovery System – High‑Power Series, allowing flexible deployment in laboratory, development, and validation environments. It describes support for standard‑power testing up to 400 A, as well as high‑power testing up to 800 A when used with appropriate high‑power CDS configurations.

A central topic of the datasheet is support for MCS‑specific signaling and communication standards. The SL2630A implements Charge Enable (CE) and Insert Detection (ID) signaling as defined in IEC 61851‑23‑3, replacing the CP/PP signaling used in Combined Charging System (CCS) architectures. In addition, it supports software‑controlled switching between Automotive Ethernet (IEEE 10BASE‑T1S) and PLC communication based on ISO 15118‑3 (HomePlug Green PHY), enabling comprehensive evaluation of EVSE communication behavior and interoperability in MCS environments.

The datasheet includes configuration examples that illustrate typical use cases, such as communication‑only testing for protocol‑level verification of EVSE controllers, communication and performance testing up to 400 A, and high‑power communication and performance testing up to 800 A. These examples describe how the SL2630A interacts with the CDS platform, required adapters, and regenerative DC emulators to achieve repeatable and standards‑compliant test setups.

The document also summarizes the software environment supporting MCS testing, including SL1470A EV–EVSE Smart Charging Emulation Software, SL1471A TTCN‑3 Charging Communication Test Automation Software, and SL2000A Charging Discover Software for system configuration, data visualization, measurement recording, and standardized test reporting.

Overall, the SL2630A datasheet serves as a technical reference for engineers, test professionals, and system integrators developing and validating MCS‑compatible charging infrastructure, positioning the SL2630A as a scalable and future‑proof solution within the Keysight Scienlab charging test ecosystem.