ISO/TS 19072-5:2019
(Main)Road vehicles - Connection interface for pyrotechnic devices, two-way and three-way connections - Part 5: Pyrotechnic device and harness connector assembly - type 3 (only two-way)
Road vehicles - Connection interface for pyrotechnic devices, two-way and three-way connections - Part 5: Pyrotechnic device and harness connector assembly - type 3 (only two-way)
This document defines the general minimum specifications of a type 3 two-way connection interface, linking the pyrotechnic device and harness connector built into a road vehicle.
Véhicules routiers — Interface de raccordement pour dispositifs pyrotechniques, deux voies et trois voies — Partie 5: Assemblage du dispositif pyrotechnique et du connecteur faisceau - type 3 (deux voies seulement)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Sep-2019
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 22/SC 32 - Electrical and electronic components and general system aspects
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 22/SC 32/WG 6 - On-board electrical connections
- Current Stage
- 9092 - International Standard to be revised
- Start Date
- 24-Jul-2023
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Overview
ISO/TS 19072-5:2019 specifies the minimum requirements for a type 3 two‑way connection interface between a pyrotechnic device (initiator) and a vehicle harness connector. Part of the ISO 19072 series for road vehicles, this technical specification covers the physical interface, retainer and squib holder assembly, coding/polarisation, and material characteristics needed to ensure safe, interchangeable mating of pyrotechnic safety devices (for example airbag initiators and seatbelt pre‑tensioners) with wiring harnesses.
Key Topics and Technical Requirements
- Scope: Defines general minimum specifications for the type 3 two‑way connector interface linking pyrotechnic device and harness connector.
- Connector design: Female connector shall be scoop‑proof to avoid damage to male contacts and the initiator on improper mating.
- Retainer and squib holder: Dimensional features and assembly geometry are defined (see figures referenced in the specification) to ensure correct retention and compatibility with the igniter pocket described in ISO 19072‑1.
- Retention performance: Retainer must provide a minimum retention force of 135 N when mated to the ignitor; geometry must allow appropriate insertion force consistent with assembly processes.
- Durability: Connector mating operation has a minimum of 20 operation cycles.
- Coding & polarisation: Physical coding keys provide polarisation; each coding position is assigned a colour code (RAL system) to prevent cross‑mating. Colour options for 2‑way connections include RAL‑similar: 3015 (pink), 4005 (purple), 7036 (grey), 6018 (green). Specific RAL ranges are to be agreed between customer and supplier.
- Material properties: Plastic used for the retainer shall have a modulus of elasticity ≥ 4 500 MPa, tested per ISO 178.
- Reference drawings and dimensions: Several figures in the document illustrate retainer dimensions, mating orientation, and coding key positions; non‑dimensioned features are not part of the interface.
Applications
- Ensures interchangeability of pyrotechnic initiators and harness connectors across suppliers.
- Supports vehicle safety system integration - airbag modules, belt pretensioners and other pyrotechnic devices.
- Guides connector design, testing, and assembly practices to meet minimum safety and mechanical performance.
- Useful for manufacturing, quality control and compliance during harness assembly and ECU integration.
Who Should Use This Standard
- Automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 harness suppliers
- Pyrotechnic device and connector manufacturers
- Design engineers, test laboratories and compliance managers working on vehicle passive safety systems
Related Standards
- ISO 19072‑1: Pocket interface definition (compatibility with squib holder)
- ISO 19072‑2: Test methods and general performance requirements
- ISO 8092‑2: Connections for on‑board wiring harnesses - definitions and test methods
- ISO 178: Plastics - determination of flexural properties (for retainer modulus)
Keywords: ISO/TS 19072-5:2019, road vehicles, pyrotechnic devices, connector interface, harness connector, retainer, squib holder, initiator, connector standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO/TS 19072-5:2019 is a technical specification published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Connection interface for pyrotechnic devices, two-way and three-way connections - Part 5: Pyrotechnic device and harness connector assembly - type 3 (only two-way)". This standard covers: This document defines the general minimum specifications of a type 3 two-way connection interface, linking the pyrotechnic device and harness connector built into a road vehicle.
This document defines the general minimum specifications of a type 3 two-way connection interface, linking the pyrotechnic device and harness connector built into a road vehicle.
ISO/TS 19072-5:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.10 - Electrical and electronic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 19072-5
First edition
2019-09
Road vehicles — Connection interface
for pyrotechnic devices, two-way and
three-way connections —
Part 5:
Pyrotechnic device and harness
connector assembly - type 3 (only
two-way)
Reference number
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ISO 2019
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Dimensional features and performance requirements . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Retainer and squib holder assembly . 2
4.3 Coding and polarisation . 3
4.4 Figure 4 illustrates the dimensional features and properties for retainer function . 6
4.5 Figure 5 illustrates the mating orientation view .10
5 Material characteristics – Retainer .10
Bibliography .11
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Introduction
Road vehicles integrate an increasing number of pyrotechnic devices contributing to occupant safety in
vehicles (for example frontal and side airbag, safety belt pre-tensioner, etc.).
Building the complete system requires a supply of various components from several different equipment
suppliers. There is a need for vehicle manufacturers to define a common specification to ensure that
connectors designed and produced for the various equipment suppliers can be mated without any
difficulty.
In the current design of this vehicle equipment, three areas of connection have been identified:
— connection between the pyrotechnic device (e.g. initiator) and the harness connector;
— connection between the tab holder and the clip holder of the harness connector; and
— connection between the harness connector and the electronic control module.
The connection between the pyrotechnic device and the harness connector is the only connection that
can be standardised, and it forms the subject of this document. Due to the location of the safety device
in the vehicle, the connector design could be right angle or straight.
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