SIST EN 4612-004:2019
(Main)Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed or screened and jacketed - Part 004: Tin plated copper - Operating temperatures, between - 65 °C and 135 °C - Single extruded wall for open applications, with jacket and screen (braid) - UV laser printable - Product standard
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed or screened and jacketed - Part 004: Tin plated copper - Operating temperatures, between - 65 °C and 135 °C - Single extruded wall for open applications, with jacket and screen (braid) - UV laser printable - Product standard
This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between - 65 °C and 135 °C, operating at voltages not exceeding 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user. These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict between this standard and other referenced documents the requirements of this standard shall take precedence.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische Leitungen für allgemeine Verwendung - XLETFE Familie - mit Mantel oder geschirmt und Mantel - Teil 004: Kupfer verzinnt - Betriebstemperaturen zwischen –65 °C und 135 °C - Einfach extrudierte Isolierung für externe Verwendung, mit Mantel und Schirm (Geflecht) - UV-Laser bedruckbar - Produktnorm
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage général, mono et multiconducteurs - Famille XLETFE - Gainés ou blindés et gainés - Partie 004 : Cuivre étamé - Températures de fonctionnement comprises entre -65 °C et 135 °C - Fil simple isolé pour applications externes, gainé et blindé (tressé) - Marquable au laser UV - Norme de produit
Aeronavtika - Kabli, električni, za splošne namene, eno- in večžilni - Družina XLETFE - Oplaščeni ali zaslonjeni in oplaščeni - 004. del: Pocinjeni baker - Obratovalne temperature med –65 °C in 135 °C - Enojno ekstrudirana izolacija za zunanjo uporabo, s plaščem in zaslonom (opletom) - Potiskljiva z UV-laserjem - Standard za proizvod
Ta dokument določa lastnosti električnih oplaščenih kablov, potiskljivih z UV-laserjem, z vodnikom iz pocinjenega bakra iz družine kopolimerov, pridobljenih z mrežno polimerizacijo etilena in tetrafluoroetilena (XLETFE), za uporabo v električnih sistemih na krovu letal pri obratovalnih temperaturah med –65 in 135 °C in obratovalnih napetostih, ki ne presegajo 600 V RMS na morski gladini. Ta izolacijski sistem se je uporabljal v aeronavtiki pri izmenični napetosti 115 V (za fazno napetost) pri 400 Hz in 28 V pri enosmerni napetosti. Za preverjanje ustreznosti kablov za uporabo v drugih električnih sistemih je odgovoren uporabnik. Ti oplaščeni kabli so primerni za uporabo na ogrodjih letal brez dodatne zaščite, kadar je prisoten plašč. Kadar je plašč odstranjen, ožilje morda potrebuje dodatno zaščito. V primeru neskladja med tem standardom in drugimi navedenimi dokumenti imajo prednost določila tega standarda.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2019
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 02-Sep-2019
- Due Date
- 07-Nov-2019
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Aug-2019
- Effective Date
- 29-Sep-2016
Overview
EN 4612-004:2019 is a CEN product standard for aerospace cables in the XLETFE family: jacketed or screened-and-jacketed, tin-plated copper conductors with a UV laser printable XLETFE outer jacket. It specifies cable construction and performance for onboard aircraft electrical systems operating between −65 °C and 135 °C and at voltages up to 600 V rms at sea level. The standard targets single- and multicore assemblies (1 to 4 cores) intended for open airframe applications where a jacket (and braid screen) provide required protection.
Key topics and requirements
- Materials & construction
- Conductors: tin-plated copper per EN 2083 and EN 4611-003.
- Cores: 1 to 4 cores, with 2–4 cores twisted per EN 2235; fillers not permitted.
- Screen: tin‑plated copper stranded woven braid; minimum screen coverage per EN 2235 (not less than 85%).
- Outer jacket: XLETFE, UV laser printable; minimum jacket thickness: 0.13 mm for 2‑core, 0.15 mm for 3–4 core.
- Electrical and environmental limits
- Rated for voltages ≤ 600 V rms and aerospace systems such as 115 V/400 Hz AC and 28 V DC (suitability for other systems to be verified by user).
- Testing and performance
- Conformance to EN 3475 series test methods: visual, dimensions, ohmic resistance, insulation resistance, voltage proof, accelerated ageing, thermal shock, cold bend, flammability (flame 15 s; extinguish ≤ 3 s), abrasion, mechanical and physical tests.
- Specific mechanical thresholds (shrinkage limits, abrasion cycles, tensile/elongation requirements) and laser markability criteria are defined.
- Quality & identification
- Quality assurance per EN 9133 and designation/marking rules per EN 4612‑002; packaging and delivery per EN 2235.
Applications and users
- Practical use: airframe wiring harnesses, general-purpose aircraft electrical cabling where UV laser marking and braid screening are required (e.g., avionics harnesses, external wiring runs).
- Typical users: aerospace cable manufacturers, wire and harness design engineers, procurement and supplier quality managers, aircraft OEMs, maintenance and certification engineers responsible for materials selection and compliance.
Related standards
Key referenced documents include:
- EN 4611-002 / EN 4611-003 (XLETFE family general and conductor details)
- EN 4612-002 (designation, marking)
- EN 2235 (technical specification for screened and jacketed cables)
- EN 2083 (copper conductors)
- EN 3475-100 (test methods)
- EN 9133 (quality management / qualification for standard products)
EN 4612-004:2019 is essential for organizations specifying or manufacturing XLETFE jacketed/screened aerospace cable assemblies requiring UV laser marking and defined performance between −65 °C and 135 °C.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 4612-004:2019 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed or screened and jacketed - Part 004: Tin plated copper - Operating temperatures, between - 65 °C and 135 °C - Single extruded wall for open applications, with jacket and screen (braid) - UV laser printable - Product standard". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between - 65 °C and 135 °C, operating at voltages not exceeding 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user. These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict between this standard and other referenced documents the requirements of this standard shall take precedence.
This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between - 65 °C and 135 °C, operating at voltages not exceeding 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user. These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict between this standard and other referenced documents the requirements of this standard shall take precedence.
SIST EN 4612-004:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables; 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 4612-004:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 4612-004:2012, SIST EN 4612-004:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 4612-004:2012
Aeronavtika - Kabli, električni, za splošne namene, eno- in večžilni - Družina
XLETFE - Oplaščeni ali zaslonjeni in oplaščeni - 004. del: Pocinjeni baker -
Obratovalne temperature med –65 °C in 135 °C - Enojno ekstrudirana izolacija za
zunanjo uporabo, s plaščem in zaslonom (opletom) - Potiskljiva z UV-laserjem -
Standard za proizvod
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore
assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed or screened and jacketed - Part 004: Tin plated
copper - Operating temperatures, between - 65 °C and 135 °C - Single extruded wall for
open applications, with jacket and screen (braid) - UV laser printable - Product standard
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische Leitungen für allgemeine
Verwendung - XLETFE Familie - mit Mantel oder geschirmt und Mantel - Teil 004: Kupfer
verzinnt - Betriebstemperaturen zwischen –65 °C und 135 °C - Einfach extrudierte
Isolierung für externe Verwendung, mit Mantel und Schirm (Geflecht) - UV-Laser
bedruckbar - Produktnorm
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4612-004:2019
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 4612-004
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060 Supersedes EN 4612-004:2011
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose,
single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed
or screened and jacketed - Part 004: Tin plated copper -
Operating temperatures, between - 65 °C and 135 °C -
Single extruded wall for open applications, with jacket and
screen (braid) - UV laser printable - Product standard
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische
général, mono et multiconducteurs - Famille XLETFE - Leitungen zur allgemeinen Verwendung - XLETFE-
Gainés ou blindés et gainés - Partie 004 : Cuivre étamé Familie - Ummantelt oder geschirmt und ummantelt -
- Températures de fonctionnement comprises entre - Teil 004: Kupfer verzinnt - Betriebstemperaturen
65 °C et 135 °C - Fil simple isolé pour applications zwischen -65 °C und 135 °C - einfach extrudierte
externes, gainé et blindé (tressé) - Marquable au laser Isolierung für offene Anwendungen, ummantelt und
UV - Norme de produit geschirmt (Geflecht) - UV-Laser bedruckbar -
Produktnorm
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 4
4 Materials and construction . 5
5 Required characteristics . 7
6 Quality assurance . 10
7 Designation . 10
8 Identification and marking . 10
9 Packaging, labelling and delivery lengths . 11
10 Technical specification . 11
European foreword
This document (EN 4612-004:2019) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2020, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by February 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 4612-004:2011.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor,
electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the
on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C and 135 °C, operating
at voltages not exceeding 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace
applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables
for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user.
These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is
present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict
between this standard and other referenced documents the requirements of this standard shall take
precedence.
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 lat
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