Answer / Verdict: 1 documented process (single SOP) — equipment: Phoenix Contact CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P CCS-T2 DC charging cable, 200 A / 1000 V / 7 m / IP67 (sibling AC family EVC-CAB covered by the same OEM flex-endurance methodology) — location: Tradvolt consolidation point, China — horizon: pre-shipment gate, indicative 10-day cycle — evidence date: 2026-09-22 — limitation: cycle count, mandrel radius, load and hipot voltage below follow IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 / IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 defaults; the exact batch-specific OEM service manual revision is confirmed at RFQ.

DecisionValue
Equipment (cited model)Phoenix Contact CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P — CCS-T2 DC charging cable, 200 A / 1000 V DC / 7 m / IP67 (Phoenix Contact product page 1674667)
Equipment (family reference)Phoenix Contact CHARX CONNECT Universal Type 2 AC charging cable, family EVC-CAB (sibling family, same OEM manual revision)
OEM service manualPhoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual — manual revision confirmed at RFQ; methodology aligned to IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 and IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4
Location (inspection)Tradvolt CN consolidation point
CorridorCN → UZ (vertical solar BoS)
HorizonPre-shipment quality gate (10 days, indicative)
Evidence date2026-09-22
LimitationCycle count (10,000), mandrel radius (≈6× cable OD, mm), load (20 N), hipot voltage (2,500 V AC, 60 s) and continuity threshold (≤ 0.5 Ω) are IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 / IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 defaults; OEM service manual revision for the specific batch is confirmed at RFQ.

EVSE Cable Flex Endurance Test — Corridor CN→UZ

Process / SOP — Vertical solar BoS · Maintenance & Inspection

This Standard Operating Procedure describes how Tradvolt performs a flex endurance test on EV charging cable assemblies (EVSE) — specifically the Phoenix Contact CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P CCS-T2 DC charging cable (200 A / 1000 V DC / 7 m / IP67) and its sibling Phoenix Contact CHARX CONNECT Universal Type 2 AC charging cable family EVC-CAB — intended for vertical solar Balance-of-Systems projects shipped on the China → Uzbekistan corridor. The procedure is designed to verify that each cable assembly withstands repeated flexing and meets electrical safety acceptance criteria before it is released for dispatch under Incoterms 2020.

1. Scope and applicability

Applies to Phoenix Contact CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P DC charging cable assemblies (CCS-T2) and the sibling AC family EVC-CAB — CHARX CONNECT Universal Type 2 charging cable (mode 2 / mode 3 AC EVSE) — received at Tradvolt's consolidation point in China and destined for solar BoS sites in Uzbekistan. The procedure does not replace OEM warranty inspections; it is a pre-shipment quality gate.

[Claim | Src: Phoenix Contact product page 1674667 — CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P | URL: https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/products/dc-charging-cable-charx-st2c-dc200-70mcs00p-1674667 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020, ICC publication 723E, ICCWBO official rules page | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

2. Reference standards (exact document URLs)

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-1:2022 ed3 — direct document page | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-2:2022 ed3 — direct document page | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64364 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-3 — IEC Webstore catalogue query | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/products/?q=62196-3 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 61851-1:2017 — direct document page (TC 69) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 60228 and IEC 60332-1 — IEC Webstore catalogue lookup (full designation in text above) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 60352-2:2024 ed3 — direct document page (TC 48/SC 48B) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/68899 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: UL Standards catalogue (UL 62, UL 2251, UL 1973) | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: UL 1973 — exact standard page | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=UL1973 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1:1999 — ISO search entry (bot-walled; full designation ISO 2859-1:1999 in text) | URL: https://www.iso.org/search.html?q=2859 | accessed 2026-09-22]

3. Step sequence

Step #ActionOwnerInput docOutput docDone-when
1Receive Phoenix Contact CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P lot (and/or sibling EVC-CAB lot) at Tradvolt CN consolidation point; verify batch ID, quantity and condition of packaging.Warehouse Lead (CN)Commercial Invoice (Incoterms 2020), Packing List, OEM CoAGoods Received Note (GRN-CN-EVSE)GRN signed and batch IDs reconcile with the shipping documents.
2Issue Test Plan TP-EVSE-FLEX from the Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (revision confirmed at RFQ) and from IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 / IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 defaults; extract flex-cycle parameters, mandrel radius, load, frequency and AC hipot voltage.QC EngineerPhoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (rev RFQ); IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4; IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4Test Plan (TP-EVSE-FLEX)TP-EVSE-FLEX lists cycle count (10,000), radius (mm, ≈6× cable OD), load (20 N), frequency, acceptance criteria and AC hipot voltage (2,500 V AC, 60 s).
3Pre-condition specimens for 2 h at (23 ± 2) °C (IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 default conditioning atmosphere).QC EngineerTP-EVSE-FLEXPre-conditioning LogSpecimens held the full dwell; temperature recorded.
4Set up flex endurance rig; calibrate radius mandrel, counter, load cell and angle before each shift.Test OperatorTP-EVSE-FLEX, Calibration RecordsSetup ChecklistCalibration sticker signed; counter zeroed.
5Run the flex cycles on each specimen per IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 (10,000 cycles default); record counter readings at every 25 % of the total cycle target.Test OperatorTP-EVSE-FLEX, IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4Cycle Run SheetRequired number of cycles completed; no mid-cycle interruptions.
6Perform electrical continuity check on each conductor at 0 %, 50 % and 100 % of cycles; limit ≤ 0.5 Ω per conductor (IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 default threshold).QC EngineerTP-EVSE-FLEXContinuity FormEach conductor reads ≤ 0.5 Ω (or tighter OEM threshold if stated).
7Perform dielectric (hipot) test after the final cycle; apply 2,500 V AC for 60 s per IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 default methodology.QC EngineerTP-EVSE-FLEX, IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4Hipot RecordNo breakdown recorded on the Hipot Record.
8Visually inspect jacket, strain relief and conductors against IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 acceptance criteria (no conductor exposure, no through-thickness jacket cracks).QC EngineerTP-EVSE-FLEX, Photo SetVisual Inspection SheetAll defects listed; photos filed under the lot ID.
9Apply ISO 2859-1:1999 AQL lot acceptance using the agreed inspection level (default Inspection Level II, AQL 1.0 major / 2.5 minor — model assumption).QA ManagerVisual Inspection Sheet, Cycle Run Sheet, Hipot RecordAQL Decision SheetLot is accepted or rejected against the chosen AQL.
10Issue Test Report (TR-EVSE-FLEX), archive photos and release the lot for dispatch planning.QA ManagerAQL Decision SheetTest Report TR-EVSE-FLEXTR-EVSE-FLEX is filed and the lot is released to logistics under the agreed Incoterm.

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-1:2022 ed3 §6.4 (flex endurance + continuity threshold) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-2:2022 ed3 §7.4 (hipot method, conditioning atmosphere) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64364 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1:1999 — ISO search entry | URL: https://www.iso.org/search.html?q=2859 | accessed 2026-09-22]

4. Acceptance criteria

CheckLimit (IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 / IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 defaults; OEM revision may tighten)Source
Flex cycle count10,000 cycles (default per IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4); OEM Service Manual revision may specify a different count — confirmed at RFQIEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363); Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (rev RFQ)
Mandrel radius (mm)≈ 6 × cable OD (default per IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4); exact mm value confirmed at RFQIEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363); Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (rev RFQ)
Load (N)20 N (default per IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4); OEM Service Manual revision may specify a different load — confirmed at RFQIEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363); Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (rev RFQ)
Continuity resistance (per conductor)≤ 0.5 Ω (IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 default threshold); OEM Service Manual may tighten — confirmed at RFQIEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363); Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (rev RFQ)
Dielectric withstand (AC, 60 s)2,500 V AC, 60 s (default per IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 for this cable class); OEM Service Manual may specify different voltage — confirmed at RFQIEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64364); Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual (rev RFQ)
Pre-conditioning atmosphere(23 ± 2) °C, 2 h dwell (IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 default)IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64364)
Visual — jacket, conductorsNo exposure of conductor; no through-thickness cracks in the jacket (IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4)IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 (webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363)
AQL lot samplingPer agreed inspection level under ISO 2859-1:1999 (default model assumption: Inspection Level II, AQL 1.0 major / 2.5 minor)ISO 2859-1:1999 (iso.org/search.html?q=2859)

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-1:2022 ed3 — flex endurance, mandrel, load, continuity, visual criteria | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 62196-2:2022 ed3 — dielectric / hipot method, conditioning atmosphere | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64364 | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332-1 — IEC Webstore catalogue lookup (full designations IEC 60228 and IEC 60332-1 in text) | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

5. Document checklist (filenames to attach)

6. Corridor timeline (CN → UZ) — vertical solar BoS

MilestoneDependencyIndicative window
Goods receipt & GRN signedPredecessor: factory dispatch (CN)indicative
TP-EVSE-FLEX issued from Phoenix Contact CHARX Service Manual + IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 / IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4Predecessor: GRNindicative
Flex endurance + hipot test cycle (per IEC 62196-1:2022 §6.4 and IEC 62196-2:2022 §7.4)Predecessor: TP-EVSE-FLEX; rig availableindicative
AQL lot decision and TR-EVSE-FLEX releasePredecessor: test cycle completeindicative
Export customs clearance (CN) under agreed IncotermPredecessor: TR release + commercial docs (Incoterms 2020)UNCERTAIN — depends on slot
CN → UZ transit via FIATA-registered freight forwarderPredecessor: export clearanceUNCERTAIN — border / weather
Import customs clearance (UZ) via official portalPredecessor: arrival, CMR/e-CMR / FIATA FBL/eFBL docsUNCERTAIN — depends on portal SLA
BoS site delivery (UZ)Predecessor: import clearance + last-mileUNCERTAIN

[Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 — official rules page | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: FIATA — international forwarding documentation (organisation portal) | URL: https://fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: FIATA eFBL platform — issue/verify secured digital FBLs | URL: https://www.efbl.fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

7. Cost slots

SlotStatus
QC test cycle (electricity, rig wear, operator hours)indicative
AQL sampling overhead (QA Manager hours)indicative
CN export clearance feeUNCERTAIN
CN → UZ transit (line-haul)UNCERTAIN
UZ import duties + VATUNCERTAIN — rate lookup pending, see §8
Last-mile delivery to BoS siteUNCERTAIN

8. Duty / HS block

FieldValue
Equipment categoryEV charging cable assemblies (EVSE accessories) for solar BoS — Phoenix Contact CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P (DC, CCS-T2) and sibling CHARX CONNECT Universal Type 2 AC family EVC-CAB
HS code (equipment / parts)PENDING — lookup via the official customs portal of the importing country (Uzbekistan) and exporting country (China); for EU-destined reference use EU TARIC consultation
Duty rate (UZ, import)PENDING — lookup
VAT (UZ)PENDING — lookup
Official portal (UZ)State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan — https://customs.uz/en/
Official portal (CN)General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China — http://english.customs.gov.cn/
EU reference (for comparator corridors)EU TARIC consultation — https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en
US reference (for comparator corridors)USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — https://hts.usitc.gov/
UK reference (for comparator corridors)UK Global Tariff — https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/
HS nomenclature referenceWCO HS Nomenclature 2022 edition (chapter/notes lookup)

Disclaimer: HS classification, duty rates and VAT are not hardcoded in this SOP. Final binding values must be obtained by the importer of record via the named official portals before shipment. Tradvolt does not provide legal or fiscal advice.

[Claim | Src: State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (official portal) | URL: https://customs.uz/en/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (official portal) | URL: http://english.customs.gov.cn/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: EU TARIC consultation (EU comparator corridor) | URL: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (US comparator corridor) | URL: https://hts.usitc.gov/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: UK Global Tariff (UK comparator corridor) | URL: https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: WCO HS Nomenclature 2022 edition (chapter/notes lookup) | URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition | accessed 2026-09-22]

9. Incoterms and forwarding notes

Dispatch is handled under an agreed Incoterms 2020 rule per the commercial invoice. Forwarding documentation (CMR / e-CMR, FIATA FBL / eFBL) is issued by a FIATA-registered forwarder. Tradvolt supplies the Test Report (TR-EVSE-FLEX) as a quality attachment; the commercial and fiscal documents remain the responsibility of the buyer / seller pair.

[Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 — official rules page | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: FIATA — Freight Forwarding Documentation (organisation portal) | URL: https://fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

[Claim | Src: FIATA eFBL platform (issue/verify secured digital FBLs) | URL: https://www.efbl.fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-22]

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11. Sources

  1. Phoenix Contact product page 1674667 — CHARX ST2C-DC200-7,0MCS00P (CCS-T2 DC charging cable, 200 A / 1000 V DC / 7 m / IP67): https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/products/dc-charging-cable-charx-st2c-dc200-70mcs00p-1674667 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  2. IEC 62196-1:2022 ed3 — direct document page: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64363 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  3. IEC 62196-2:2022 ed3 — direct document page: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64364 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  4. IEC 61851-1:2017 — direct document page (TC 69): https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  5. IEC 60352-2:2024 ed3 — direct document page (TC 48/SC 48B): https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/68899 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  6. IEC 62196-3 — IEC Webstore catalogue query (full designation in text): https://webstore.iec.ch/en/products/?q=62196-3 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  7. IEC 60228 and IEC 60332-1 — IEC Webstore catalogue (full designations in text): https://webstore.iec.ch/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  8. UL Standards catalogue (UL 62, UL 2251, UL 1973): https://www.shopulstandards.com/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  9. UL 1973 — exact standard page: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=UL1973 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  10. ISO 2859-1:1999 — ISO search entry (bot-walled; full designation in text): https://www.iso.org/search.html?q=2859 (accessed 2026-09-22)
  11. ICC — Incoterms 2020 (official rules page): https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  12. FIATA — Freight Forwarding Documentation (organisation portal): https://fiata.org/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  13. FIATA eFBL platform — issue/verify secured digital FBLs: https://www.efbl.fiata.org/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  14. State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan: https://customs.uz/en/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  15. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China: http://english.customs.gov.cn/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  16. EU TARIC consultation (EU comparator corridor): https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en (accessed 2026-09-22)
  17. USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (US comparator corridor): https://hts.usitc.gov/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  18. UK Global Tariff (UK comparator corridor): https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/ (accessed 2026-09-22)
  19. WCO HS Nomenclature 2022 edition: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition (accessed 2026-09-22)