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Table 3 Tests for halogen free PV-cable

1 Electrical tests
1.1 Resistance of conductors
Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 5

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 1m
Ambient temperature : 20°C

Type Color of Sheath Obtained value Rt Obtained value R20 Specified value
 /km (max.) /km
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 11,812x10-3 11,8 13,7 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 1,7109x10-3 1,71 1,95 P

1.2 Voltage test on complete cable with AC or DC

Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 6

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 20 m
Period of immersion in water : 1h
Temperature of the water : 20°C
Test voltage applied (AC or DC) : 6,5 kVAC
Duration of application of voltage : 5 min

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No breakdown P

PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No breakdown P

1.3 Absence of faults at complete cable

Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 10

It is required during factory inspection. P

1.4 Surface resistance of sheath

Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 11

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3
Length of the test sample : 500 mm
Distance between two electrodes : 100 mm
Ambient temperature : 20°C
Humidity : 65 %
Duration of test : 24 h
Test voltage applied : 500 VDC

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Type Color of Diameter of test Obtained value Calculated Specified value

Sheath sample value
mm   (min.) 
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,65 8,39x1011 1 x1011 109 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,29 6,39x1011 2 x1011 109 P

1.5 Insulation at complete cable

Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 8

a. Insulation at complete cable at 20°C

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 5m
Active measuring length : 100 cm
Temperature : 20°C
Duration of the test : 2h
Test voltage applied : 500 VDC

Type Color of Diameter of test Diameter of Obtained Calculated Specified

Sheath sample conductors value value value
mm mm  ·cm (min.) ·cm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,65 1,66 10,24x1011 3x1015 1014 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,29 4,47 11,26x1010 6x1014 1014 P

b. Insulation at complete cable at 90°C

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 5m
Active measuring length : 100 cm
Temperature : 90°C
Duration of the test : 2h
Test voltage applied : 500 VDC

Type Color of Diameter of test Diameter of Obtained Calculated Specified

Sheath sample conductors value value value
mm mm  ·cm (min.) ·cm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,65 1,66 8,78x108 3x1012 1011 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,29 4,47 2,74x108 1 x1012 1011 P

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1.6 Long term resistance of insulation to d.c.

Testing method according to Annex D

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 5m
Temperature of water (water containing 3% NaCl) : 85°C
Duration of test : 240 h
Test voltage : 0,9 kV DC

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 An increase of less than 10% of leakage P

Sheath in Black current on the average for a time of 24h
and no breakdown or damage on surface
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 An increase of less than 10% of leakage P
Sheath in Black current on the average for a time of 24h
and no breakdown or damage on surface
Voltage test on complete cable with AC or DC afterwards
Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 6

Test conditions
Period of immersion in water : 1h
Temperature of the water : 20°C
Test voltage applied : 1 kVAC
Duration of application of voltage : 5 min

Test result PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No breakdown P

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Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No breakdown P
Sheath in Black

2. Constructional and dimensional tests

2.1 Checking of compliance with constructional provisions

Testing method according to EN 50396 clause 5.1 and EN 60228

Marking: TÜV 2PfG 1169 PV1-F1X1,5 mm2 R 50241991

TÜV 2PfG 1169 PV1-F1X10,0 mm2 R 50241991

Durability of marking: By rubbing lightly ten times with a piece of cotton cloth soaked in water P
Continuity of marks: Spacing between 2 marks: ≤ 550 mm P
Material of sheath: Halogen free cross-linked polyethylene, 3425-LR2-P3
Color of sheath: Black
Material of insulation: Halogen free cross-linked polyethylene, 3425-R15
Color of insulation: Black
Adhesion: The sheath does not adhere to the insulation. The insulation is capable of being removed
without damage to the insulation itself, to the conductor and to the tin coating.
Material of conductors: Tinned copper wire, purity of copper 99,99 %
Construction of conductors: Multi-wire circular copper conductor

Type Color of Diameter of wires in conductor Number of wires in conductor

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Sheath mm
0,25 30
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black
Maximum diameter of wires in conductor: 0,26 mm P
0,40 84
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black
Maximum diameter of wires in conductor: 0,41 mm P

2.2 Measurement of thickness of insulation

Testing method according to EN 50396 Clause 4.1

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3
Number of the measurement for each sample : 6

Type Color of Sheath Obtained minimum value Minimum thickness

of thickness of insulation
mm mm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 0,72 0,5 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 0,81 0,5 P

2.3 Measurement of thickness of sheath

Testing method according to EN 50396 clause 4.2

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3
Number of the measurement for each sample : 6

Type Color of Sheath Obtained minimum value Minimum thickness

of thickness of sheath
mm mm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 0,74 0,5 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 0,94 0,5 P

2.4.1&2.4.2 Mean value and Ovality

Testing method according to EN 50396 clause 4.4

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3

Type Color of Minimum /Maximum Obtained mean Calculated Ovality

Sheath value of overall value of overall Ovality
diameter diameter
mm mm % (max.) %
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,65 / 4,76 4,72 2 15 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,10 / 8,52 8,29 5 15 P

Remark: The upper limit of mean overall diameter shall be established by agreement between customer and
the manufacturer.

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3 Pressure test at high temperature at complete cable

Testing method according to EN 60811-3-1

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 20 m
Temperature : 140°C
Duration of heating under load : 240 min
Cofficient K : 0,6

Voltage test on complete cable with AC or DC afterwards

Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 6

Test conditions
Period of immersion in water : 1h
Temperature of the water : 20°C
Test voltage applied : 6,5 kVAC
Duration of application of voltage : 5 min

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No breakdown P

Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No breakdown P
Sheath in Black

Type Color of Overall diameter Mean thickness Compressing Depth of

Sheath (D) (δ) force penetration
mm mm N mm % (max.) %
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,72 1,58 2,11 0,51 32 50 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,32 1,94 3,20 0,34 18 50 P

4 Damp heat test

Testing method according to EN 60068-2-78

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Temperature : 90°C
Relative humidity : 85 %
Duration of treatment : 1000 h

Mechanical properties after damp test:

Type Test Cross-section Obtained Obtained Obtained
sample A= (D-δ) δ tensile force tensile strength elongation-at-break
mm² N N/mm² %
Insulation 6,29 91,2 14,5 400
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 15,59 149,7 9,6 200

Type Test Width of Thickness of Obtained Obtained Obtained

sample test sample test sample tensile force tensile strength elongation-at-break
mm mm N N/mm2 %
Insulation 4 1,14 47,1 10,3 240
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 4 1,05 61,2 14,7 200

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Variation before and after damp test:

Type Test Variation of Variation of Variation of Variation of
sample tensile tensile elongation-at- elongation-at-
strength strength break break
% (max.) % % (max.) %
Insulation -7 -30 -5 -30 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath -6 -30 -5 -30 P
Insulation -9 -30 -8 -30 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath -7 -30 -5 -30 P

5 Resistance against acid and alkaline solution

Testing method according to EN 60811-2-1 clause 10

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 5
Temperature : 23°C
Duration of treatment : 168 h
Density of N-oxal-acid : 45 g/l

Type Test Cross-section Obtained Obtained Obtained Elongation-

sample A= (D-δ) δ tensile tensile elongation- at-break
force strength at-break
mm² N N/mm² % (min.) %
Insulation 6,29 90,5 14,4 400 100 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 15,59 149,6 9,6 200 100 P

Type Test Width Thickness Obtained Obtained Obtained Elongation-

sample of test of test tensile tensile elongation- at-break
sample sample force strength at-break
mm mm N N/mm2 % (min.) %
Insulation 4 1,21 50,2 10,6 250 100 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 4 1,03 61,2 14,8 200 100 P

Variation before and after the test:

Type Test Variation of Variation of
sample tensile strength tensile strength
% (max.) %
Insulation -7 ± 30 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath -6 ± 30 P
Insulation -6 ± 30 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath -6 ± 30 P

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 5
Temperature : 23°C
Duration of treatment : 168 h
Density of N-sodium hydroxide solution : 40 g/l

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Type Test Cross-section Obtained Obtained Obtained Elongation-

sample A= (D-δ) δ tensile tensile elongation- at-break
force strength at-break
mm² N N/mm² % (min.) %
Insulation 6,29 91,2 14,5 390 100 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 15,59 151,2 9,7 200 100 P

Type Test Width Thickness Obtained Obtained Obtained Elongation-

sample of test of test tensile tensile elongation- at-break
sample sample force strength at-break
mm mm N N/mm2 % (min.) %
Insulation 4 1,20 52,3 10,9 240 100 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 4 1,03 64,1 15,1 200 100 P

Variation before and after the test:

Type Test Variation of Variation of
sample tensile strength tensile strength
% (max.) %
Insulation -7 ± 30 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath -5 ± 30 P
Insulation -4 ± 30 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath -4 ± 30 P

6 Test of influence
Testing method according to Annex A

Ageing conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3
Temperature of air oven : 135°C
Duration of treatment : 168 h

Mechanical properties after ageing:

Type Test Cross-section Obtained Obtained Obtained
sample A= (D-δ) δ tensile force tensile strength elongation-at-break
mm² N N/mm² %
Insulation 6,29 101,2 16,1 440
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 15,59 169,5 10,9 200

Type Test Width of Thickness of Obtained Obtained Obtained

sample test sample test sample tensile force tensile strength elongation-at-break
mm mm N N/mm2 %
Insulation 4 1,19 58,1 12,0 300
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 4 1,05 69,6 16,6 200

Variation before and after the test:

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Type Test Variation of Variation of Variation of Variation of

sample tensile tensile elongation- elongation-
strength strength at-break at-break
% (max.) % % (max.) %
Insulation +4 ±30 +5 ±30 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath +7 -30 -5 ±30 P
Insulation +6 ±30 +15 ±30 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath +5 -30 -5 ±30 P

7 Cold impact test at -40°C

Testing method according to Annex E

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3
Temperature : -40°C
Duration of treatment : 16 h
Mass of test probe : 200 g

Type Color of Sheath Overall diameter of Mass of the Falling height of

test sample(D) hammer the hammer
mm g mm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,7 1000 100 D≤15mm
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,3 1000 100 D≤15mm

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No cracks on inner and outer surface of sheath as P
Sheath in Black well as on outer surface of insulation
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No cracks on inner and outer surface of sheath as P
Sheath in Black well as on outer surface of insulation

8 Cold bending test (for diameter of cable < 12,5mm)

Testing method according to EN 60811-1-4 clause 8.2

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 2
Temperature : -40°C
Duration of treatment : 16 h

Type Color of Sheath Overall diameter of Diameter of Number of

test sample (D) the mandrel the turns
mm mm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,7 20 4 4,5mm<D≤6,5mm
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,3 36 3 6,5mm<D≤8,5mm

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No cracks have been determined P

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Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No cracks have been determined P
Sheath in Black

9 Cold elongation test (for diameter of cable ≥ 12,5mm) N/A

Testing method according to EN 60811-1-4 clause 8.4

10 Ozone resistance at complete cable

Testing method according to EN 50396 clause 8.1.3

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 3
Length for each test sample : 200 mm
Temperature : 40°C
Relative humidity : 55 %
Ozone concentration (by volume) : 250x10–6 %
Duration of treatment : 72 h

Type Color of Sheath Diameter of the mandrel

mm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 9,5
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 16,6

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No cracks have been determined P

Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No cracks have been determined P
Sheath in Black

11 Weathering/UV-resistance
Testing method according to HD 605/A1 clause 2.4.20

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Temperature : 65°C
Relative humidity : 65 %
Spray cycle: spraying : 18 min
drying with xenon arc lamp : 102 min
Power at wavelength 300nm to 400nm : 60 W/m2
Duration of treatment : 720 h

Bending test afterwards

Testing method according to EN 60811-1-4 clause 8.2

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Test conditions
Temperature : 20°C
Duration of treatment : 16 h

Type Color of Sheath Overall diameter of Diameter of Number of

test sample (D) the mandrel the turns
mm mm
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,7 20 4 4,5mm<D≤6,5mm
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,2 36 2 6,5mm<D≤8,5mm

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No cracks have been determined P

Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No cracks have been determined P
Sheath in Black

12 Dynamic penetration test

Testing method according to Annex F

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Number of the measurement : 4
Temperature : 20°C
Diameter of Needle of spring steel : 0,45 mm
Increasing rate of penetration force applying to the needle : 1N/s

Type Color of Sheath Diameter of Mean value of Penetration Force

conductors Penetration force
(Dn) F F=150(Dn)1/2
mm N (min.) N
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 1,50 309 184 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 3,9 491 296 P

13 Notch propagation
Testing method according to Annex G

Test conditions
Number of the test sample : 1 at each test temperature
Depth of each notch at four point on each test sample : 0,05 mm
Highest temperature : 85°C
Ambient temperature : 20°C
Lowest temperature : -15°C
Duration of treatment : 3h

Type Color of Sheath Overall diameter of test sample Diameter of the mandrel
mm mm

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PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 4,72 15

PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 8,32 25

Voltage test on complete cable with AC or DC afterwards

Testing method according to EN 50395 clause 6

Test conditions
Period of immersion in water : 1h
Temperature of the water : 20°C
Test voltage applied : 0,3 kVAC
Duration of application of voltage : 5 min

Test result PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 No breakdown P

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Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 No breakdown P
Sheath in Black

14 Shrinkage test at complete cable

Testing method according to EN 60811-1-3 clause 11

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Length of each test sample : 500 mm
Temperature : 120°C
Duration of treatment : 1h
Thermal cycles : 5

Type Color of Initial length Final length Calculated percentage Shrinkage

Sheath (L1) (L2) shrinkage
ΔL=(L1-L2)/L1× 100
mm mm % (max.) %
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 Black 300 298 1 2 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 Black 300 299 0 2 P

15 Test under fire condition

15.1 Test for vertical flame propagation at complete cable

Testing method according to EN 60332-1-2

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Length of the test sample : 600 mm
Time of flame application : 60 s

Test result : PV1-F 1X1,5mm2 The distance between the lower edge of the top support and P

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Sheath in Black the onset of charring is 391 mm (min. 50mm)

The distance between the charring extends downwards and
the lower edge of the top support is 509 mm (max. 540mm)
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2 The distance between the lower edge of the top support and P
Sheath in Black the onset of charring is 413 mm (min. 50mm)
The distance between the charring extends downwards and
the lower edge of the top support is 493 mm (max. 540mm)

15.2 Assessment of halogen

15.2.1 Absence of halogen

Testing method according to Annex B

pH and conductivity
Testing method according to EN 50267-2-2

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Weight of each test sample : 1000 mg
Rate of air flow : (0,0157D2) lh-1 (D=38 mm)
Duration of combustion : 30 min

Type Test pH value pH value conductivity Conductivity

sample (min.) S/mm (max.) S/mm
Insulation 5,8 4,3 0 10 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 5,5 4,3 0 10 P
Insulation 6,0 4,3 1 10 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 5,4 4,3 0 10 P

Chlorine- and Bromine content, expressed in HCI

Testing method according to EN 50267-2-1

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Rate of air flow : (0,0157D2) lh-1 (D=38mm)

Type Test Weight of Volume of 0,1M Volume of 0,1M Chlorine- and Chlorine- and
sample test ammonium ammonium Bromine Bromine content,
sample thiocyanate thiocyanate content, expressed in HCl
solution used in solution used in expressed
the determination the blank test in HCl
g ml ml (max.) %
%
Insulation 0,8817 20,4 20,4 0 0,5 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 0,8723 20,4 20,4 0 0,5 P
Insulation 0,8699 20,4 20,4 0 0,5 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 0,8817 20,4 20,4 0 0,5 P

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15.2.2 Determination of halogens

Testing method according to Annex C

Fluoride content
Testing method according to EN 60684-2

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 1
Testing method : Ion selective electrode method
Burning supporting : 2 to 3 drops dodecanol
Absorbent : 5 ml 0,5M sodium hydroxide solution
Buffer reagent added : 5 ml TISAB
Atomic weight of fluoride : 19,0 mol/L
Type Test Weight of Obtained fluoride Obtained fluoride Fluoride
sample test sample concentration content content
mg mg/L % (max.) %
Insulation 22,3 1,78x10-2 ≤0,02 0,1 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 21,8 2,15x10-2 ≤0,02 0,1 P
Insulation 21,9 2,11x10 -2 ≤0,02 0,1 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 22,3 2,47x10-2 ≤0,02 0,1 P

Table 4 Requirements for halogen free insulation and sheath compounds

1 Mechanical characteristics
1.1 Properties before ageing
Testing method according to EN 60811-1-1 clause 9.2

Test conditions
Number of the test sample of insulation as : 5
well as sheath for each type
Distance between two marks : 20 mm
Rate of separation : 250 mm/min

Type Test Diameter Mean thickness Cross-section

sample (D) (δ) A= (D-δ) δ
mm mm mm²
Insulation 3,28 0,81 6,29
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 4,72 1,58 15,59

Test Cross-section Obtained Obtained Tensile Obtained Elongation

Type sample A= (D-δ) δ tensile tensile strength elongation -at-break
force strength -at-break
(mm²) (N) (N/mm²) (min.) N/mm2 (%) (min.) %
Insulation 6,29 97,2 15,5 6,5 420 125 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 15,59 159,6 10,2 8,0 210 125 P

Type Test Width Thickness Obtained Obtained Tensile Obtained Elongation

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sample of test of test tensile tensile strength elongation -at-break

sample sample force strength -at-break
mm mm N N/mm2 (min.) N/mm2 (%) (min.) %
Insulation 4 1.14 51,6 11,3 6,5 260 125 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 4 1,07 67,9 15,8 8,0 210 125 P

1.2 Properties after ageing in oven

Testing method according to EN 60811-1-2 clause 8.1

Ageing conditions
Number of the test sample of insulation as : 5
well as sheath for each type
Temperature : 150°C
Duration of treatment : 168 h

Type Test Cross-section Obtained Obtained Obtained

sample A= (D-δ) δ tensile force tensile strength elongation-at-break
mm² N N/mm² %
Insulation 6,29 106,3 16,9 450
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 15,59 177,2 11,4 190

Type Test Width of Thickness of Obtained Obtained Obtained

sample test sample test sample tensile force tensile strength elongation-at-break
mm mm N N/mm2 %
Insulation 4 1,21 61,1 12,6 330
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 4 1,04 70,3 17,3 190

Variation before and after ageing:

Type Test Variation of Variation of Variation of Variation of
sample tensile strength tensile strength elongation- elongation-
at-break at-break
% (max.) % % (max.) %
Insulation +9 -30 +7 -30 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath +12 -30 -10 -30 P
Insulation +12 -30 +27 -30 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath +10 -30 -10 -30 P

1.3 Hot set test

Testing method according to EN 60811-2-1 clause 9

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Test conditions
Number of the test sample of insulation as
: 2
well as sheath for each type
Length of the test sample : 100 mm
Distance between two marks : 20 mm
Temperature of the air oven : 200°C
Duration under load : 15 min
Mechanical stress : 20 N/cm2

Type Test Elongation Elongation Permanent Permanent

sample under load under load elongation elongation
after cooling after cooling
% (max.) % % (max.) %
Insulation 40 100 0 25 P
PV1-F 1X1,5mm2
Sheath 53 100 5 25 P
Insulation 53 100 5 25 P
PV1-F 1X10,0mm2
Sheath 38 100 0 25 P

1.4 Thermal endurance properties

Testing method according to EN 60216-2

Test conditions
Temperature Index : 120
Selected exposure temperatures : 185°C, 165°C, 145°C
Elongation at break : 50 %

Test Time to end-point Specified Time to end-point Time to end-point Specified Obtained Absolute
sample at exposure time at exposure at exposure time Absolute temperature
temperature temperature temperature temperature
185°C 165°C 145°C
hour (min.) h hour hour (min.) h K (min.) K
Insulation 101 100 910 10481 5000 393 393 P
Sheath 102 100 826 10829 5000 393 393 P

Thermal endurance graph for insulation material

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Remark: The value of t is equal to 25 years at lg(t)=5,34

Thermal endurance graph for sheath material

Remark: The value of t is equal to 25 years at lg(t)=5,34

1.5 Cold elongation test N/A

Testing method according to EN 60811-1-4 clause 8.4

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2 PfG 1169/08.07

End of the test report

Rev.1.0 2009-05-18/approved: Zheng Hao

ATTACHMENT Photo Documentation

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Product: Cables for Photovoltaic-Systems
Type Designation: PV1-F 1X1,5… 10,0mm2

Picture 1 PV1-F 1X1,5mm2

Picture 2 PV1-F 1X1,5mm2

ATTACHMENT Photo Documentation

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Product: Cables for Photovoltaic-Systems
Type Designation: PV1-F 1X1,5… 10,0mm2

Picture 3 PV1-F 1X10,0mm2

Picture 4 PV1-F 1X10,0mm2