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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 1X16mm2 Black 1,0264x10-3 1,03 1,24 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 0,4673x10-3 0,467 0,565 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 1X16mm2 No breakdown P

PV1-F 1X35mm2 No breakdown 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 : 250 mm
Distance between two electrodes : 100 mm
Ambient temperature : 20°C
Humidity : 65 %
Duration of test : 24 h
Test voltage applied : 500 VDC

Type Color of Diameter of test Obtained value Calculated Specified value

Sheath sample value
mm   (min.) 
PV1-F 1X16mm2 Black 10,16 12,93x1011 4 x1011 109 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 14,0 4,87x1011 2 x1011 109 P
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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 : 500 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 1X16mm2 Black 10,16 5,61 17,12x1010 9x1014 1014 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 14,0 8,68 16,69x1010 1x1015 1014 P

b. Insulation at complete cable at 90°C

Test conditions
Length of the test sample for each type : 5m
Active measuring length : 500 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 1X16mm2 Black 10,16 5,61 6,15x108 3x1012 1011 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 14,0 8,68 4,55x108 3x1012 1011 P

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
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Test result : PV1-F 1X16mm2 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 1X35mm2 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 1X16mm2 No breakdown P

:
Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X35mm2 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-F 1X16.0 mm2 R 50241991

TÜV 2PfG 1169 PV1-F 1X35.0 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

Sheath mm
0,40 133
PV1-F 1X16mm2 Black
Maximum diameter of wires in conductor: 0,41 mm P
0,40 294
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black
Maximum diameter of wires in conductor: 0,41 mm P
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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 1X16mm2 Black 0,93 0,5 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 1,19 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 1X16mm2 Black 1,00 0,5 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 1,25 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 1X16mm2 Black 9,90 / 10,32 10,16 4 15 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 13,75 / 14,15 13,96 3 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 1X16mm2 No breakdown P

Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X35mm2 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 1X16mm2 Black 10,2 2,3 3,87 0,47 20 50 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 14,0 2,7 4,96 1,28 47 50 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 1X16mm2 Black 9,9 1000 100 D≤15mm
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 13,9 1000 100 D≤15mm

Test result : PV1-F 1X16mm2 No cracks on inner and outer surface of sheath as P
Sheath in Black well as on outer surface of insulation
PV1-F 1X35mm2 No cracks on inner and outer surface of sheath as P
Sheath in Black well as on outer surface of insulation
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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 1X16mm2 Black 9,9 46 2 8,5mm<D

Test result : PV1-F 1X16mm2 No cracks have been determined P

Sheath in Black

9 Cold elongation test (for diameter of cable ≥ 12,5mm) P

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

Test conditions
Number of the test sample for each type : 2
Temperature : -40°C
Duration of treatment : 16 h
Rate of separation : 25 mm/min

Type Test Obtained Elongation-at-

sample elongation-at-break break
% (min.) %
Insulation 33 30 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2
Sheath 30 30 P

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 1X16mm2 Black 5,0 335 703 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 7,7 416 1157 P
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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
PV1-F 1X16mm2 Black 10,2 30
PV1-F 1X35mm2 Black 14,0 42

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 1X16mm2 No breakdown P

:
Sheath in Black
PV1-F 1X35mm2 No breakdown P
Sheath in Black

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 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 0,95 50,3 13,4 6,5 360 125 P
PV1-F 1X16mm2
Sheath 4 1,11 68,3 15,4 8,0 200 125 P
Insulation 4 0,88 55,3 15,6 6,5 380 125 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2
Sheath 4 1,31 76,6 14,8 8,0 150 125 P

1.3 Hot set test

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

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 17.5 100 0 25 P
PV1-F 1X16mm2
Sheath 20 100 0 25 P
Insulation 20 100 0 25 P
PV1-F 1X35mm2
Sheath 22,5 100 0 25 P

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