Klass.-Nr./Class No.

8F G0 0 November 2005

Norm vor Anwendung auf Aktualität prüfen/ Check standard for current issue prior to usage.
Compound Glass Systems PV
Discoloration of IR-reflecting Glasses 2503
Konzernnorm
Descriptors: compound glass, discoloration, glass

Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to Test Specification PV 2503 2002-05:
Standard subtitle of the PV changed, was previously discoloration due to chemical interaction
2.2.1 Sample dimensions changed
The English translation is believed to be accurate. In case of discrepancies the German version shall govern.

2.2.2 Dimensions and setup description revised, temperature control via side ventilation holes
(closeable) removed
2.2.3 Temperature specification changed
2.2.4 New Section, temperature measurement, added
3. Reference to VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry) draft removed
New appendices, A1 and A2, added

Previous issues
First issue: 2002-05

1 Scope
Numerical notation according to ISO practice (see VW 01000).

The test shall be applied to compound glass systems with inlaid metallic layers (IR-reflecting glass).
The test specification defines the test with respect to color change caused by chemical interactions
between the metallic coating and the adjoining materials (e.g., polyvinyl butyral).

2 Tests

2.1 Aging at elevated temperature

2.1.1 Test specimen description

Flat compound safety glass, (100 x 100) mm. Vehicle components are unsuitable for the specified
tests (temperature loads) due to their curvature.

2.1.2 Climatic load

The specimens shall be stored in recirculated air: alternatively 500 h at 110 °C
230 h at 120 °C
100 h at 133 °C
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2.2 Collector test

2.2.1 Test specimen description

Flat compound safety glass (dimensions ≥ wooden collector dimensions) with removal of coating
on edge and/or sealing similar to that for standard construction.
Alternatively, standard production glass may be used. The collector shall be adapted to the shape
of the glass pane.

2.2.2 Collector design

Wooden box (exterior dimensions: 228 x 300 x 53) mm, wall thickness 20 mm, interior painted
black, base: 3 mm wooden chipboard, covered with insulation (10 mm Styrofoam) and aluminum
sheeting (1 mm, painted black)
Test specimen mounting: The test specimen is placed on a multilayered wool felt strip that
compensates for unevenness and non-parallelism (e.g., felt article no. 012305, Filzfabrik Fulda), or
foam strip.
The compound safety glass pane is placed with the exterior toward the outside.
The test specimen is connected to the collector to be airtight using adhesive tape all-around. The
adhesive tape may also touch the pane surface on the outside but must not impair direct radiation
of the collector volume.

2.2.3 Climatic load

The test specimen shall be radiated with a sunlight simulation system according to DIN 75220
(outdoor) in continuous operation with approx. 1 000 W/m². Even radiation of the pane shall be
ensured.
In the interior of the wooden box, a temperature of 95 – 125 °C, depending on the pane
construction, will be reached in the shaded area.
Radiation period is 12 days. Interim evaluation after 6 days.

2.2.4 Temperature measurement

The air temperature is recorded in a shaded area in the center of the collector, 5 mm underneath
the glass surface. The shade may be generated, for example, using a light-impermeable adhesive
tape on the exterior surface of the glass.

3 Evaluation
Before the start of the test, during interim evaluations, and after the test, the color of the specimen
is measured, using reflection, with the specimen cooled down. The colorimetry is done according to
Appendix 1.
On compound glass systems in which the lettering is behind the metal coating when viewed from
the outside, measurements shall also be taken in appropriate areas according to Appendix 2.
The colorimetry is done at 5 different points. The mean value with the standard deviation shall be
applied and indicated for the evaluation. If there are visibly perceptible local color changes
(domains), a measurement series of at least 5 measurement points must be taken for each
individual domain.
The color differences ∆L*, ∆a*, and ∆b* according to CIELAB shall be determined, e.g., as
compared to a reference tile.
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4 Referenced documents1
DIN 75 220 Ageing of Automotive Components in Solar Simulation Units
DIN 5033-3 Colorimetry; Colorimetric Measures

1
In this Section, terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.
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A.1 Colorimetry in transparent areas

A.1.1 Measurement conditions

─ The measurement shall be taken with a spectrometer.
─ The measurement shall be taken from the exterior of the glass (side 1).
─ The wavelength range must be at least 400 to 700 nm.
─ The instrument geometries shall be spherical geometries d/8°, d/10°, and d/15° including gloss
or equivalent geometries.
─ The spectral increments and bandwidth shall be ≤ 20 nm (with 5 nm or 10 nm being preferred).
─ The computation of the standard color values shall be done according to DIN 5033-3 for a 10°
normal observer and for standard illuminant D65.
─ The required color tolerances apply to the aforementioned illuminants.

A.1.2 Measurement of glass color in the transparent area using reflection

The measurements shall be taken without the use of a background, out in the open. Avoid any
reflection from proximate objects in the room or extraneous light.

A.1.3 Measurement
─ The surface to be measured must not be scratched and must be free of dust and grease.
─ If the surfaces are curved, the measurement surface must be selected such that the smallest
possible curvature (maximum curvature radius) is at the measuring opening. The measuring
opening of the measuring instrument must be aligned tangentially with respect to the
specimen.
─ The measurement consists of the mean value of at least 4 individual measurements, which are
taken at the most varied points possible on the specimen.

A.1.4 Measurement results

The following measurement data shall be indicated in the test report:
─ Glass thickness and the type designation of the glass
─ Specimen designation, test date, and person responsible for testing
─ Measuring instrument with information regarding instrument geometry and measurement
conditions
─ Information regarding standard deviations for the individual measurements of the specimen
and the reference
─ The color coordinates shall be indicated in the standards according to the coordinates notation
method.
Note:
If the absolute value of the reference Cab* ≤ 5, the evaluation shall be undertaken at coordinates L*,
a*, b*, or L99, a99, b99 respectively.
If the absolute value of the reference Cab* > 5, the evaluation shall be undertaken at coordinates L*,
Cab*, hab or L99, C99, h99 respectively.

A.1.5 Calibration
The instrument must be calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications.
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A.2 Colorimetry in non-transparent areas

A.2.1 Measurement conditions

─ The measurement is taken with a spectrometer.
─ The measurement is taken from the exterior of the glass (position 1).
─ The wavelength range must be at least 400 to 700 nm.
─ Instrument geometries are 45°/0° or (inverted) 0°/4 5°.
─ The spectral increment and bandwidth shall be ≤ 20 nm (with 5 nm or 10 nm being preferred).
─ The computation of the standard color values shall be done according to DIN 5033-3 for a
10°normal observer and for standard illuminants D65 .
─ The required color tolerances apply to the aforementioned illuminants.

A.2.2 Measurement of the screen printing on the edge

Because the measurement is taken from the exterior of the vehicle (glass side 1), the maximum
distance between the coating level to be measured and the measuring opening is equivalent to the
thickness of the glass pane. For an instrument that is calibrated according to the manufacturer's
specifications, this results in systematic measurement errors, the extent of which depends on the
instrument type and the pane thickness, to ensure the comparability of the measurement results, a
deviating white calibration shall be conducted according to A.2.3.
The measuring distance (d) is equal to the total of all layers between the measuring instrument
(e.g., position 1) and the coating level. The total glass thickness (D) is greater than the measuring
distance (d) if the coating is between 2 glass layers (coating = non-transparent coating, e.g., screen
printing, coating ≠ transparent functional coating, e.g., silver).

A.2.3 Special white calibration of the instrument

The calibration of the colorimetric instrument is done with the white standard at a distance (air gap)
that is 2/3 the distance d (± 0,1 mm) between the glass surface and the screen printing. Before the
measurement of other pane thicknesses, the instrument must be calibrated according to the new
2/3 d distance. (The 2/3 value results from the different light speeds in air and glass or polyvinyl
butyral. If other materials are used, the correction value must be recalculated based on the actual
light speeds.)

A.2.4 Black calibration

Black calibration is done according to the manufacturer's specifications without the additional
distance.
Measurement
─ The surface to be measured must not be scratched and must be free of dust and grease.
─ The measurement consists of the mean value of at least 4 individual measurements, which are
taken at the most varied points possible on the specimen.
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A.2.5 Documenting the measurement results

The following measurement data shall be indicated in the test report:
─ Glass thickness, type designation for the glass, and calibration distance
─ Specimen designation, test date, and person responsible for testing
─ Measuring instrument including the measurement field diameter and the instrument geometry
─ Standard deviations for the individual measurements of the specimen and the reference
─ The color coordinates shall be indicated in the standards according to the coordinates notation
method.
Note:
If the absolute value of the reference Cab* ≤ 5, the evaluation shall be undertaken at coordinates L*,
a*, b*, or L99, a99, b99 respectively.

If the absolute value of the reference Cab* > 5, the evaluation shall be undertaken at coordinates L*,
Cab*, hab or L99, C99, h99 respectively.