Overview
This half-day training course is designed for professionals involved in automotive high voltage (HV) systems development. This training is important for OEM and supplier professionals working in the field of HV component and systems product development for EV (Electric Vehicle), PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid EV), HEV (Hybrid EV) and FCEV (Fuel Cell EV). Participants will learn how to design and implement safety measures to protect against electrical hazards, following industry standards and regulations such as FMVSS 305 / CMVSS 305, UNECE R100, ISO 6469, and SAE J1766 as well as show the interdependence to the automotive functional safety standard ISO 26262. Those are essential standards for vehicle self-certification in North America (FMVSS.CMVSS 305) and type approval in Europe (UNECE R100). The training covers the various layers of protection required to ensure safe HV system design, operation, and compliance.
Details
Participants will explore the safety risks associated with HV systems and how to mitigate them using a layered approach. The training includes real-world examples of implementing protection measures across different HV systems, ensuring that professionals can apply these strategies to their own projects.
Related standards and concepts will be outlined such as:
- Effects of current on the human body (IEC 60479)
- IP ratings/codes (IEC 60529 and ISO 20653)
- General protection measures against electric shock (IEC 61140)
Applicable related standards for North America as well as international standard references will be listed including standards for specific topics such as charging and EV batteries.
Note: This training targets electronic product development. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) such as NFPA 70E (US) and CSA Z462 (Canada) are NOT covered by this training.
Objectives
High voltage electrical safety is critical in automotive systems to prevent harm from electrical shock. This course introduces a multi-layered approach to protection, helping professionals understand and implement industry standards to ensure the safety and reliability of HV systems.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand HV safety standards: Learn how to design electrical systems compliant with key automotive HV safety standards and regulations, including FMVSS 305 / CMVSS 305, UNECE R100, ISO 6469, and SAE J1766.
- Apply multi-layered protection strategies: Implement layers of protection to protect against electrical hazards like shock and system failure.
- Optimize safety designs: Ensure systems include essential physical, sneak circuit, electrical/electronic, and process protection layers for HV systems.
Agenda
Below you will find a tentative schedule for this training course.
- Introduction to High Voltage Electric Safety
- Overview of HV systems
- Importance of electrical safety
- Protective provisions
- Automotive HV Safety Standards
- FMVSS 305 / CMVSS 305
- UNECE R100
- ISO 6469
- SAE J1766
- ISO 26262
- Layers of Protection
- Physical Protection
- Sneak Circuit Protection
- Electrical/Electronic (E/E) Protection
- Process Protection
