ISO 19642-6:2019

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 19642-6
First edition
2019-01
Road vehicles — Automotive cables —
Part 6:
Dimensions and requirements for 600
V a.c. or 900 V d.c. and 1 000 V a.c. or
1 500 V d.c. single core aluminium
conductor cables
Véhicules routiers — Cables automobiles —
Partie 6: Dimensions et exigences des câbles en aluminium mono
conducteurs de 600 V a.c. ou 900 V c.c. et 1 000 V a.c. ou 1 500 V c.c.
Reference number
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ISO 2019
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Specifications . 2
4.1 General test conditions . 2
4.2 Safety concerns . 2
4.3 Voltage ratings . 2
4.4 Temperature classes . 2
4.5 Conductor material . 2
4.6 Conductors . 3
4.7 Insulation thickness. 3
4.8 Cable outside diameter . 4
4.9 Representative conductor sizes for testing . 4
4.10 Reference and requirements for the tests according to ISO 19642-2 . 4
5 Requirements . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Dimensional tests . 6
5.2.1 Cable outside diameter. 6
5.2.2 Insulation thickness . 6
5.2.3 Conductor diameter . 6
5.2.4 Cross sectional area . 6
5.2.5 In-process cable outside diameter . 6
5.3 Electrical tests . 6
5.3.1 Conductor resistance . 6
5.3.2 Determination of temperature coefficients . 6
5.3.3 Withstand voltage . 6
5.3.4 Withstand voltage after environmental testing . 6
5.3.5 Insulation faults . 7
5.3.6 Insulation volume resistivity . 7
5.4 Mechanical tests . 7
5.4.1 Strip force . 7
5.4.2 Abrasion . 7
5.4.3 Breaking force of the finished cable . 8
5.4.4 Cyclic bending . 8
5.4.5 Flexibility . 8
5.5 Environmental tests . 9
5.5.1 Test specimen preparation and winding tests . 9
5.5.2 Long term heat ageing, 3 000 h at temperature class rating . 9
5.5.3 Short term heat ageing, 240 h at temperature class rating +25 °C. 9
5.5.4 Thermal overload, 6 h at temperature class rating +50 °C . 9
5.5.5 Pressure test at high temperature . 9
5.5.6 Shrinkage by heat . 9
5.5.7 Low temperature winding . 9
5.5.8 Cold impact . 9
5.5.9 Temperature and humidity cycling .10
5.5.10 Resistance to hot water .10
5.5.11 Resistance to liquid chemicals .10
5.5.12 Durability of cable marking .10
5.5.13 Stress cracking resistance .10
5.5.14 Resistance to ozone .10
5.5.15 Resistance to flame propagation .11
Annex A (informative) ISO conductor sizes, number of strands and strand diameter .14
Annex B (informative) Harness and cable colours .17
Bibliography .18
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 32,
Electrical and electronic components and general system aspects.
A list of all parts in the ISO 19642 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Introduction
This document was prepared following a joint resolution to improve the general structure of the ISO
Automotive Electric Cable standards. This new structure adds more clarity and, by defining a new
standard family, opens up the standard for future amendments.
Many other standards currently refer to ISO 6722-1, ISO 6722-2 and ISO 14572. So these standards
will stay valid at least until the next scheduled systematic review and will be replaced later on by the
ISO 19642 series.
For new Automotive Cable Projects customers and suppliers are advised on using the ISO 19642 series.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 19642-6:2019(E)
Road vehicles — Automotive cables —
Part 6:
Dimensions and requirements for 600 V a.c. or 900 V d.c.
and 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. single core aluminium
conductor cables
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 Scope
This document specifies the dimensions and requirements for single core cables intended for use in
general purpose road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is 600 V a.c. or 900 V d.c.
and 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. It also applies to the individual conductor cores used in multi core cables.
This document specifies requirements for aluminium conductor cables.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
ISO 19642-1, Road vehicles — Automotive cables — Vocabulary and design guidelines
ISO 19642-2, Road vehicles — Automotive cables — Test methods
EN 573-1, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products —
Part 1: Numerical designation system
EN 573-3:2013, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought product —
Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
EN 1715-2, Aluminium and aluminium alloy — Drawing stock — Specific requirements for electrical
applications
ASTM B 231, Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Standard Aluminium 1350 Conductors
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 19642-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https: //www .iso .org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
4 Specifications
4.1 General test conditions
The test conditions of ISO 19642-2 shall apply.
The cables shall be submitted to the tests as specified in Table 3.
If suppliers and customers agree upon modifications or changes to the methods and requirements, all
the changes and modifications shall be clearly documented.
4.2 Safety concerns
The precautions as described in the WARNING at the beginning of this document shall be followed.
4.3 Voltage ratings
The cables described in this document are limited to the voltage ratings shown below.
1. 600 V a.c. or 900 V d.c. maximum
2. 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. maximum
NOTE Annex B contains information regarding colouring for cables identified for the voltage ratings in this
document.
4.4 Temperature classes
Temperature classes suitable for aluminium conductor cables are defined in Table 1.
Table 1 — Temperature class rating
Temperature
Class Equivalent class
°C
A T1 −40 to 85
B T2 −40 to 100
C T3 −40 to 125
D T4 −40 to 150
E T5 −40 to 175
F T6 −40 to 200
4.5 Conductor material
The conductors shall consist of annealed or annealed compressed aluminium or aluminium alloy
strands. The specifications for the single strand wires of the conductors shall be according to Table 2
and completed by material specifications. Elongation requirements shall be established by agreement
between the customer and the supplier. The finished cable shall meet the resistance requirements of
Table 11 for all conductors.
The individual strands of the aluminium conductor shall be manufactured per 1 000 series aluminium
or other alloys pursuant to EN 573-1. The chemical composition shall follow EN 573-3:2013, Table 1.
NOTE Examples for strands are shown in Annex A.
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Table 2 — Characteristics of individual single strand wire after annealing
Tensile strength Elongation at break Conductivity
Reference
a,b a,b
R A k
m conductor 20
material 2
MPa % %IACS Sm/mm
70 - 120 1000 series ≥16 ≥61,2 ≥35,5
(Recommended)
d d
Minimum 90 Other alloys ≥57,8 ≥33,5
c,d
≥8
a
The tensil strength and elongation at break shall be determined according to ISO 6892-1 and ASTM B 231.
b
The tensil strength and elongation at break shall be measured at clamping length of 200 mm.
c
This is not applicable for compressed conductors. The tensile strength, elongation, and chemical
composition characteristics shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.
d
Additional aluminium alloys may be used. The conductivity, tensile strength, elongation characteristics
and chemical composition shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.
NOTE 1  See also EN-1715-2.
NOTE 2  %IACS is the Percentage of International Annealed Copper Standard.
4.6 Conductors
The conductors in the finished cable shall meet the cross-sectional area (CSA) and resistance
requirements of Table 11.
The maximum diameter of the conductors is standardized and presented in Table 12.
The configuration of the stranded conductor is not standardized.
NOTE 1 Existing stranding configurations for aluminium conductors are presented in Table A.1.
NOTE 2 Preferred stranding configurations for aluminium conductors are presented in Table A.2.
Other stranding configurations may be used for aluminium conductors provided they meet the above
requirements and are agreed between the customer and the supplier.
4.7 Insulation thickness
Two different insulation thicknesses are allowed in this document:
1. thick wall insulation;
2. thin wall insulation.
The minimum wall thickness requirements for the different ISO conductor sizes are standardized and
specified in Table 12.
The nominal wall thickness is derived from the minimum wall thickness in Table 12 document by the
following formulae:
w =×12,/50w or w = w ,8
nomnminmom in
where
w is the minimum wall thickness;
min
w is the nominal wall thickness.
nom
4.8 Cable outside diameter
The cable outside diameter for each ISO conductor size and insulation thickness is standardized and
specified in Table 12.
4.9 Representative conductor sizes for testing
When a test is required, all combinations of conductor size, insulation thickness and insulation
formulation shall meet the specified requirements. However, if testing of representative conductor
sizes is permitted by agreement between the customer and the
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