LV 216-1 - English
LV 216-1 - English
LV 216-1 - English
LV 216-1: 2012-02-13
Because the intended standard can deviate from the draft version, it is fundamentally not allowed to work
according to standard drafts. If, in exceptional cases, a draft is nevertheless used, this must be agreed
between the users.
Foreword
This LV was drawn up in the present version by representatives of the automobile manufacturers AUDI AG, BMW AG ,
Daimler AG, Porsche AG and Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft.
This LV does not claim to be complete. The car manufacturers are free at any time to demand additional tests
corresponding to the respective state of the art.
Since the individual automobile manufacturers may make changes, work may only be carried out in accordance with the
automobile manufacturer's company standards resulting from this LV.
Deviations from the present LV are listed in the company standards on the cover sheet (in justified exceptions, deviations
can be shown in italics in the text of the standard). If modifications of individual test sections are required in individual
cases, these must be agreed separately between the responsible departments of the car manufacturer and the supplier.
In the case of comprehensive development projects by automobile manufacturers, test reports are recognized if the
tests were carried out by an independent institute accredited according to DIN EN ISOTIEC 17025 . The acceptance of
the test reports does not require an automatic release. Other test reports can be accepted at the discretion of the
customer.
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Content Page
1 Scope Of Application................................................................................................. 3
2 General ...................................................................................................... 4
3 Dimensions And Line Structure ............4
4 Structure Of The Abbreviation ........................................................................ 4
5 Materials .................................................................................................... 4
51 Ladder ........................................................................................................ 4
5.2 Insulation .............................................................................................................. 4
6 Labeling And Delivery Specifications .................................................................. 5
6.1 Container 5
62 Identification
Line Manufacturer Identification .......................................................................... 5
6.3 ...................................................................................................................
Colour ........................................................................................................ 5
6.3.1 Color Coding .............................................................................................. 5
6.4 Delivery Specifications .............................................................................................. 6
6.4.1 Visual Inspection ........................................................................................................ 6
6.4.2 Checking For Insulation Faults In The Core ..........................
6
6.4.3 Insulation
Packaging Units ......................................................................................... 6
7 .........................................................................................................................
General Test 6
71 Conditions
Check Matrix .............................................................................................. 7
7.2 ..........................................................................................................
Test Climate ......................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Rehearse ................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Rounding Of Numerical Values .......................................................................... 10
8th Exams ........................................................................................................ 10
8.1 Check Line 10
8.2 Structure
Physical And Chemical Properties Of Insulation ............................................ 10
8.2 1st ...................................................................................................................
Density . ............................................................................................ 10
8.2.2 Determination Of The Viscosity . ............................................................... 10
8.2.3 Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) ................................................................. 10
8.2.4 Dynamic Differential Thermal Analysis (DSC) ............................................... 10
8.2.5 Thermal Stability ............................................................................................. 10
8.2 6 Determination Of The Infrared Spectrum ........................................................... 10
8.2.7 Determination Of Tensile Strength And R.Eir Elongation .................................. 10
8.2 B Resistance To Tearing .................... . 10
8.2.9 Determination Of The Degree Of Cross-Linking ..................................................... 11
8.2.10 Microhardness ........................................................................................... 11
8.3 Mechanical Properties In Delivery Condition ..................................................... 11
8.3.1 Stripping Ability And Conductor Tightness ......................................................... 11
8.32 Abrasion Resistance Of The Insulation .............................................................. 11
8.3.3 Sliding Behavior Of The Cable .................................................................. 11
8.3.4 Bending Force Of The Cable .............................................................................. 11
B3 5 Notch Strength Of The Insulation ....................... 11
8.4 Flame Retardancy ..................................................................................... 11
8.5 Electrical Properties In Delivery Condition ......................................................... 11
8.5.1 Perical Volume Resistance Of The Insulation ................................................... 11
8.5.2 30-Minute Dielectric Strength ......................................................................... 11
B5 3 Measurement Of 1-Minute Dielectric Strength (Only After Aging) ................... 11
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8.6 Mechanical and Electrical Properties after Mechanical, Thermal, or
Chemical Stress .............................................................................................. 11
8.6.1 Stress Test . ............................................................................... 11
8.6 2nd Shrinkage Of The Insulation When Heated .................................................... 11
8.6.3 Insulation Pressure Resistance In Heat ............................................................. 12
8.6.4 Derating Kunie Determination . ................................................................. 12
8.6.5 Thermal Load Capacity In The Wound Condition ...................................... 12
8.6.6 Thermal Oberiast ............................................................................................ 12
8.6.7 Short Term Aging (240 H) ............................................................................................ 12
8.6 8 Long-Term Aging (3,000 H) .......................................................................................... 12
8.6.9 Low Temperature (-40°C) Winding Test ...................................................................... 13
8.6.10 Low Temperature Impact Test (-15 °C) .................................................................... 13
8.6.11 Smudge Proofness Of The Line Identification .............................................................. 13
8.6.12 Flexural Fatigue Resistance ......................................................................................................... 13
8.6.13 Buckling Test ....................................................................................................... 13
8.6.14 Electrical Properties When Stored In Water................................................................. 13
8.6.15 Wet Warning, Constant ........................................................................................ 13
8.6.16 Ozone Resistance ...................................................................................................... , 13
8,617 Mycological Examination.......................................................................................... 13
8.7 Compatible With Other Harness Components .............................................................. 13
8.8 Compatibility Tests .................................................................................................. 13
8.8.1 Chemical Resistance According To Lso 6722-1 ....................................................... 13
8.8.2 Resistance To Chemicals And Wrapping Tape ......................................................... 13
8.8.3 Resistance To Harness Components .......................................................................... 13
9 Tests Specifically For High-Voltage Cables In Accordance With LV 216-1 ................. 14
Volume Resistance Of The Insulation Up To To+50°C ............................................. 14
10 Normative References ............................................................................................. 14
Past Issues
No
Changes:
1 Scope
This LV describes requirements and tests for single -core, unharnessed vehicle cables for a
nominal voltage range of ≤ 600 V AC I 900 V DC Voltage class 2.
The test points for the respective requirements can be found in Matrix 7.1 .
2 General
This LV is only for new designs. Lines that are already in series production do not have to be changed.
Subsequent changes to material. Dimensions, manufacturing processes, etc. must be communicated
to the respective design specialists, who may request a new release.
The scope of testing from this LV and, in individual cases, special testing conditions must be
defined with the responsible development departments and approved by them.
Dimensions and line structure can be found in the relevant sections in the appendix. Details that are not
specified must be agreed with the development departments.
Example:
5 Materials
5.1 Ladder
5.2 Insulation
The minimum and maximum continuous service temperatures (T u and T o ) for stress durations
of 3,000 h are to be selected according tot the temperature clsases according to Table 2 or,
in exceptional cases, according to the drawing. The temperature clss of the sheated cable is
determined by the insulation material with the lower temperature class.
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The long-term service temperature defines the use of the cables without conductor heating due to the
current loads, i.e. in an insane, unenergized state, conductor heating can now be calculated according to
the specifications of LV 112-3.
In special cases, Txyz enables the classification of intermediate temperatures, for example
temperature class T135.
The labeling of containers must conform to VDA Volume 6 Part 1 and must be agreed between the customer
and the supplier.
The insulation must be labeled with the manufacturer, e.g., by printing or embossing. Alternatively, a tracer
thread can be used. The following printing must be applied to the insulation for cross-sections > 1 mm2:
Lightning Bolt (as a symbol). ATTENTION HIGH VOLTAGE MAX 500/900V AC/DC LIGHTNING BOLT (as
a symbol)
An easily legible color with a sufficient size of the letters is to be chosen. The unprinted space between the
texts may be a maximum of 200 mm.
The outer jacket basic color orange similar to RAL 2003 is to be used.
The colours of the aged (6h, 240h, and 3000h) and unaged line must be documented on a picture (see also
8.6.6 and 8.6.8)
Colored strips are permitted to distinguish between several HV lines in the vehicle electrical system. These
must be indelibly integrated into the insulation.
Failure to comply with these delivery requirements wil result in the goods being returend at the supplier’s
expense.
The insulation must be free of knots, cracks, bubbles and foreign inclusions. The core insulation must be
able to be stripped off without leaving any residue using commercially available stripping machines.
Checking for insulation faults in the core insulation according to LV 112-1 point 6.4.2.
These tests are carried out in the course of core extrusion and in a subsequent rewinding process. The test
voltages of the spark tester can be found the following table:
The packaging units are to be agreed between the customer and the manufacturer.
In exceptional cases, a specified lenght can be made up of partial lengths and must be marked separately.
— Ties of the partial lengths must not exceed the diameter of the cable and must not tear during
processing.
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— Tie marking and marking of defects by means of markings 30 mm to 100 mm away
Deviating agreements between cable manufacturer and fabricator are permissible, in this case the
vehicle manufacturer must be informed accordingly upon request.
The container identification must be attached in such a way that it is visible at all times, even when
packed on pallets.
Labelling:
Requalification Exam
Change In Primary
Process Check
Release Check
Site Check
Materials
Section
Test
A2
Scope of Testing A1 B2 B1 C1 D E
C2
6.3 Colour X X X X X
6.4.1 Visual Inspection X X X X X X
6.4.2 Checking For Insulation Faults X
8.1 Check Line Structure X X X X X X
8.2 Physical And Chemical Properties Of Insulation
8.2.1 Density 1) X X X
8.2.2 Determination Of The Viscosity X X
8.2.3 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) 1) X X
Dynamic Difference Thermal Analysis
8.2.4 X X
(DSC) I)
8.2.5 Thermal Stability X X X X X
8.2.6 Determination Of The IR Spectrum X X X X X
Determination Of Tensile Strength And
8.2.7 X X X X X
Elongation
8.2.8 Abrasion Resistance X X X X
8.2.9 Determining The Degree Of Cross-Linking X X X X X X
8.2.10 Microhardness 1 X X
8.3 Mechanical Properties In Delivery Condition
8.3.1 Stripping Ability / Conductor Tightness X X X X X X
Y: This test is only required if the components differ from LV 112-1 or are additionally tested. The
components still have to be defined in LV 216-1 or LV 216-2.
Documentation:
The documentation of the tests according to case A, case B and case C is to be sent to the customer.
For cases D and E, the documentation and archiving obligation lies with the cable manufacturer and only
needs to be sent to the customer upon request.
Scope of testing D:
Scope of testing E:
Scope of testing A11131/C1: is performed on cross cuts 0.35; 2.5; 4; and 16.
The Short test AVB2/C2: is carried out on all other cross sections.
See LV 112-1.
7.3 Samples
See LV 112-1.
See LV 112-1. 8
8 Tests
In the case of different information in the drawing and the standard, the entry in the drawing is generally
binding unless otherwise agreed. All requirements in the drawing are checked in addition to the
requirements according to the test matrix 7.1.
The use of constructively necessary aids (such as 13ánder, foils or the like) is permitted.
The measured values obtained from the tests listed below on a cable sample in each case must be
attached to the test report and serve to clearly identify the cable.
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See LV 112-1
8.2.1 Density
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
The line must be constructed in such a way that it can be processed without problems. The insulation
must not show any bubbles, cracks, knots or foreign body inclusions.
See LV 112-1,
See LV 112-1.
See LV 112-1.
See LV 112-1,
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
Test execution and requirement: See LV 112-1. The additional requirements for 600 V cables of ISO
6722 must be observed.
See LV 112-1, but with 3 kV for cross sections ≤ 6.0 mm2 and 5 kV for cross sections > 6.0 mm 2
8.6 Mechanical and electrical properties after mechanical, thermal or chemical stress
See LV 112-1
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8.6.3 Insulation pressure resistance under heat
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-3.
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
The color of the aged and unaged cable must be documented on a picture. In addition, a photo
documentation of the color must be created.
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
The color of the aged and unaged cable must be documented on a picture,
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
8.6.7.3 Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break after short-term aging
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
The color of the aged and unaged cable must be documented on a picture.
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8.6.8.1 Winding test after long-term aging
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
8.6.8.3 Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break after long-term aging
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
See LV 112-1
According to LV 112-1
According to LV 112-1
According to LV 112-1
According to LV 112-1
According to LV 112-1
It can be based on existing release tests for the core insulation materials used be resorted to.
According to LV 112-1
According to LV 112-1
In progress
The measured values are required for data collection in order to make it easier to decide whether this
test can be included in LV 216-1.
Explanations:
10 Normative References
DIN 72551-7 Road vehicles - Low-voltage cables - Part 7: Colors and Color coding of
cores for low-voltage lines
DIN 76722 Road vehicles; low voltage lines; Abbreviation structure
DIN EN 13602 Copper and copper alloys - Drawn round copper wire for Manufacture of
electrical conductors
ISO 6722 Road vehicles - 60 V and KD V single-core connecting cables -
Dimensions, test methods and requirements
LV 112-1 Electric cables for motor vehicles; copper wire; single core: unshielded
LV 112-2 Electric cables for motor vehicles; Aluminum cables: single core,
unshielded
LV 112-3 Determining the current carrying capacity of vehicle cables
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Table A.1 FHL - Single-core unshielded cables / Conductor material: copper / Insulation wall thickness: According to ISO 6722-1
Nominal
conductor Resistance at 20ºC Wall
cross-sectio Single Wire Single Wire Single Wire Single Wire Thickness Concentricity
Number Number Diameter d1 Cross-section 1) Diameter d1
Diameter Diameter Factor K2)
3) 3) Single Wire
Insulation S1
Blank Tinned
[mm2] [mΩ/m] [mm]
[mm2] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [%]
nom. nom.
nom. max max max max min max min max min max min min min
7 0.26 19 0.16
0.35 0.9 0.36 0.33 52.0 47.8 53.1 48.8 2.1
12 0.21 45 0.11
7 0.32 26 0.16
0.5 1.1 0.50 0.46 37.1 34.1 38.2 35.1 2.3
16 0.21 64 0.11
19 0.24 42 0.16 0.48
0.75 1.3 0.75 0.69 24.7 22.7 25.4 23.3 2.3 -0.3
24 0.21 96 0.11
19 0.27 54 9.16
1.0 1.5 1.01 0.92 18.6 17.0 19.1 17.6 2.7
32 0.21 126 0.11
19 0.32 76 0.16
1.5 1.8 1.46 1.36 12.7 11.7 13.0 11.9 3.0
30 0.26 192 0.11
19 0.41 140 0.16
2.5 2.2 2.44 2.25 7.6 7.0 7.8 7.2 3.6 0.56
50 0.25 320 0.11
4.0 58 120 2.6 3.96 3.64 4.7 4.3 4.9 4.5 4.4
0.31 0.64
-0.4 45
6.0 84 183 3.4 6.00 5.51 3.1 2.9 3.2 3.9 5.0
10 80 320 4.5 10.2 9.39 1.82 1.67 1.85 1.70 6.5 0.8
16 126 512 5.8 16.0 14.7 1.16 1.07 1.18 1.09 8.3 -0.6
25 196 0.41 790 7.2 25.0 23.0 0.743 0.683 0.757 0.701 10.0
0.21 1.04
35 276 1.970 8.5 35.3 32.4 0.527 0.484 0.538 0.500 11.0 -0.7
50 396 1.600 19.5 50.6 46.6 0.3e6 0.338 0.375 0.350 13.2
70 360 2.175 12.5 71.7 66.0 0.259 0.238 0.264 0.248 15.1 -0.8 1.2
95 475 3.000 14.8 94.8 87.2 0.196 0.180 0.200 0.189 17.4
0.51
120 608 3.700 16.5 121 112 0.153 0.140 0.156 0.149 19.5 -1.0 1.28
1) Calculated using a specific electrical conductivity value of 58.0 Smkrirnz. Quality control through resistance measurement.
2) K [%] = (smin/smax)*100. smax does not have to be opposite smin. smin minimum wall thickness. smax: maximum wall thickness.
3) Slight deviations in the number of wires are permissible (± 5%) if the electrical resistance and the maximum individual wire diameter are observed.
4) Other wire diameters and wire counts cannot be used if they have been agreed between development departments and suppliers.
Table A. FHLR - Single core unshielded cables with reduced insulation wall thickness (max. voltage class 2 600/900V AC/DC)
All tables for FLR cables from LV 112-1 and LV 112-2 apply here. It is pointed out that these cables may not be used without the approval of the development
department of the respective OEM specialist responsible.