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INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 6722-2

Fourth edition
2013-12-01

Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V


single-core cables —
Part 2:
Dimensions, test methods and
requirements for aluminium
conductor cables
Véhicules routiers — Câbles monoconducteurs de 60 V et 600 V —
Partie 2: Méthodes d’essai des dimensions et exigences pour les câbles
conducteurs en aluminium

Reference number
ISO 6722-2:2013(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
4.1 Safety concerns........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
4.2 Temperature classes............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.3 Conductors.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
4.4 Tests................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.5 General test conditions..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.6 Ovens................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
4.7 Representative conductor sizes for testing..................................................................................................................... 4
4.8 Recommended colours..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Tests.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Outside cable diameter..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Insulation thickness............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.3 Conductor diameter and cross-sectional area.............................................................................................................. 6
5.4 Conductor resistance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.5 Withstand voltage................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.6 Insulation faults...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.7 Insulation volume resistivity....................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.8 Pressure test at high temperature........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.9 Strip force.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.10 Low temperature winding.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.11 Cold impact.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.12 Abrasion test........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.13 Long-term heat ageing, 3 000 h.............................................................................................................................................. 10
5.14 Short-term heat ageing, 240 h................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.15 Thermal overload............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.16 Shrinkage by heat............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.17 Resistance to chemicals................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.18 Durability of cable marking....................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.19 Resistance to ozone........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.20 Resistance to hot water................................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.21 Temperature and humidity cycling..................................................................................................................................... 11
5.22 Resistance to flame propagation........................................................................................................................................... 11
Annex A (informative) Conductor sizes and cable dimensions..............................................................................................12
Annex B (normative) Determination of temperature coefficients......................................................................................14
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 3, Electrical
and electronic equipment.
This fourth edition of ISO 6722-2 cancels and replaces ISO 6722:2006.
ISO 6722 consists of the following parts, under the general title Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-
core cables:
— Part 1: Dimensions, test methods and requirements for copper conductor cables
— Part 2: Dimensions, test methods and requirements for aluminium conductor cables

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Introduction
ISO  6722 deals with single-core cables, with copper conductor cables covered in ISO  6722-1 and
aluminium conductor cables covered in this part of ISO 6722. The performance of aluminium conductor
cables is, in general, not to be expected to be the same as the performance of copper conductor cables in
a one-to-one comparison basis.

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Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core cables —


Part 2:
Dimensions, test methods and requirements for
aluminium conductor cables
WARNING — The use of this part of ISO 6722 may involve hazardous materials, operations, and
equipment. This part of ISO 6722 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 part of ISO 6722 to establish
appropriate safety practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use.

1 Scope
This part of ISO  6722 specifies the dimensions, test methods, and requirements for single-core 60 V
cables intended for use in road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is ≤ 60 V d.c. or
25 V a.c. It also specifies additional test methods and/or requirements for 600 V cables intended for use
in road vehicle applications, where the nominal system voltage is from > 60 V d.c. or 25 V a.c. to ≤ 600 V
d.c. or 600 V a.c. It also applies to individual cores in multi-core cables.
This part of ISO 6722 specifies requirements for aluminium conductor cables.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 6722-1, Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core cables — Part 1: Dimensions, test methods and
requirements for copper conductor cables
ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
EN 573-1, Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Chemical composition and form of wrought products – Part 1:
Numerical designation system
EN 573-3:2009, Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Chemical composition and form of wrought products –
Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products

3 Terms and definitions


For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 6722-1 apply.
NOTE Whenever a.c. voltage is specified throughout this part of ISO 6722, the a.c. rms value shall be used.

4 General

4.1 Safety concerns


See “WARNING” at the beginning of this part of ISO 6722.

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4.2 Temperature classes


Temperature classes are defined in Table 1.

Table 1 — Temperature class rating


Class Temperature
A −40 °C to 85 °C
B −40 °C to 100 °C
C −40 °C to 125 °C
D −40 °C to 150 °C
E −40 °C to 175 °C
F −40 °C to 200 °C

4.3 Conductors
The conductors shall consist of annealed or annealed compressed/compacted aluminium, aluminium
alloy, or copper-cladded aluminium strands. The specifications for the conductors shall be according to
Table 2 and shall be completed by material specifications. Elongation requirements shall be established
by the agreement between the customer and the supplier. The finished cable shall meet the resistance
requirements of Table 5 for all conductors.
The individual strands of the aluminium conductor shall be manufactured per 1 000 series aluminium,
pursuant to EN 573-1. The chemical composition shall follow EN 573-3:2009, Table 1.
NOTE Examples of strandings are shown in Table A.1. These strandings highlight examples of conceptual
configurations and are not intended to reflect any preferred constructions. Other stranding configurations may
be used provided they meet the requirements specified and are agreed upon by the customer and the supplier.

Table 2 — Characteristics of individual single strand wire after annealing


Tensile strengtha,b Elongation at break a Conductivity
Rm AC κ20
MPa % Sm/mm2
70 to 120 ≥16 ≥35,5
90 to 140c,d ≥8c,d ≥33,5d
a Determined pursuant to ISO 6892-1, (Reference [2]).
b Measured at clamping length of 200 mm.
c Not applicable for compressed conductors. The tensile strength, elongation, and chemical
composition requirements shall be established by the agreement between the customer and
the supplier.
d Additional aluminium alloys may be used. The conductivity, tensile strength, elongation
requirements, and chemical composition shall be established by the agreement between the
customer and the supplier.

4.4 Tests
The cables shall be submitted to tests as specified in Table 3.
Unintended direct contact of aluminium wire with any other metal shall not occur with any of the test
methods.

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4.5 General test conditions


If not otherwise specified, the device under test (DUT) shall be preconditioned for at least 16  h at a
room temperature (RT) of (23 ± 5) °C and a relative humidity (RH) of 45 % to 75 %. Unless otherwise
specified, all tests other than “in-process” tests shall be conducted at these conditions.
Where no tolerance is specified, all values shall be considered to be approximate.
When a.c. tests are performed, these shall be carried out at 50  Hz or 60  Hz. Applications at higher
frequencies may require additional testing.

4.6 Ovens
An oven with air exchange, either natural or by pressure, should be used. The air shall enter the oven in
such a way that it flows over the surface of the test pieces and leaves near the top of the oven. The oven
shall have not less than 8 and not more than 20 complete air changes per hour at the specified ageing
temperature.
Forced air circulation, e.g. by a fan, inside the oven may be used. However, in case of dispute, an oven
without forced air circulation shall be used.

Table 3 — Tests

Mandatory If requiredc
Subclause Test description
In-processa Initial Periodicb Initial Periodicb
Dimensions
5.1 Outside cable diameter – X X – –
5.2 Insulation thickness – X X – –
Conductor diameter and
5.3 – X X X X
cross-sectional area
Electrical characteristics
5.4 Conductor resistance – X X – –
5.5 Withstand voltage – Xd Xd – –
5.6 Insulation faults Xd – – – –
5.7 Insulation volume resistivity – – – X X
Mechanical characteristics
5.8 Pressure test at high temperature – X X – –
5.9 Strip force – – – X X
Low temperature characteris-
tics
5.10 Winding – X X – –
5.11 Impact – – – X X
5.12 Resistance to abrasion – Xe Xe – –
Heat ageing
5.13 Long term ageing, 3 000 h – X – – –
5.14 Short-term ageing, 240 h – X X – –
5.15 Thermal overload – – – X X
5.16 Shrinkage by heat – X X – –
Resistance to chemicals
5.17 Fluid compatibility – X f,g – X f,g –

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Table 3 (continued)
Mandatory If requiredc
Subclause Test description
In-processa Initial Periodicb Initial Periodicb
5.18 Durability of cable marking – – – Xg Xg
5.19 Resistance to ozone – – – Xg –
5.20 Resistance to hot water – Xg – – –
5.21 Temperature and humidity cycling – – – Xg –
5.22 Resistance to flame propagation – X X – –
X applicable test
– not applicable
a A test made on entire cable length during or after manufacture.
b The frequency of periodic testing shall be established by the agreement between the customer and the
supplier.
c The usage of “if required” tests shall be established by the agreement between the customer and the
supplier.
d Some cables are rated at 60 V and others at 600 V. See ISO 6722-1 for details.
e See ISO 6722-1 for details.
f Some fluids are for “certification” and others are “if required”. See ISO 6722-1 for details.
g Compliance for a cable family may be demonstrated by testing the examples of large and small conduc-
tor sizes only (see 4.7).

4.7 Representative conductor sizes for testing


When a test is required, all combinations of conductor size, wall thickness, and insulation formulation
shall meet the appropriate requirements. However, if the testing of representative conductor sizes is
permitted (see Table 3), compliance for a cable family may be demonstrated by testing the examples
of large and small conductor sizes only. Permission to show compliance for a cable family by testing
“representative conductor sizes” shall be established by the agreement between the customer and the
supplier.

4.8 Recommended colours


For a list of recommended colours, see ISO 6722-1.

5 Tests

5.1 Outside cable diameter

5.1.1 Purpose, test sample, and test

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.1.2 Requirement

No single value shall be larger than the appropriate values specified in Table 4.
NOTE See Table A.2 for the minimum outside cable diameters.

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5.2 Insulation thickness

5.2.1 Purpose, test sample, and test

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.2.2 Requirement

No single value shall be less than the appropriate minimum insulation thickness specified in Table 4.

Table 4 — Dimensions
ISO conductora Thick wall Thin wall Ultrathin wall
Outside Outside Outside
Insulation Insulation Insulation
Size Diameter cable cable cable
thickness thickness thickness
mm2 mm diameter diameter diameter
mm mm mm
mm mm mm
max. nominal min. max. nominal min. max. nominal min. max.
0,75 1,30 0,60 0,48 2,50 0,30 0,24 1,90 0,20 0,16 1,60
1 1,50 0,60 0,48 2,70 0,30 0,24 2,10 0,20 0,16 1,75
1,25 1,70 0,60 0,48 2,95 0,30 0,24 2,30 0,20 0,16 2,00
1,5 1,80 0,60 0,48 3,00 0,30 0,24 2,40 0,20 0,16 2,10
2 2,00 0,60 0,48 3,30 0,35 0,28 2,80 0,25 0,20 2,40
2,5 2,20 0,70 0,56 3,60 0,35 0,28 3,00 0,25 0,20 2,70
3 2,40 0,70 0,56 4,10 0,40 0,32 3,40
4 2,80 0,80 0,64 4,40 0,40 0,32 3,70
5 3,10 0,80 0,64 4,90 0,40 0,32 4,20
6 3,40 0,80 0,64 5,00 0,40 0,32 4,30
8 4,30 0,80 0,64 5,90 0,40 0,32 5,00
10 4,50 1,00 0,80 6,50 0,60 0,48 6,00
12 5,40 1,00 0,80 7,40 0,60 0,48 6,50
16 5,80 1,00 0,80 8,30 0,65 0,52 7,20
20 6,90 1,10 0,88 9,10 0,65 0,52 7,80
25 7,20 1,30 1,04 10,40 0,65 0,52 8,70
30 8,30 1,30 1,04 10,90 0,80 0,64 9,60
35 8,50 1,30 1,04 11,60 0,80 0,64 10,40
40 9,60 1,40 1,12 12,40 0,90 0,71 11,10
50 10,50 1,50 1,20 13,50 0,90 0,71 12,20
60 11,60 1,50 1,20 14,60 1,00 0,80 13,30
70 12,50 1,50 1,20 15,50 1,00 0,80 14,40
85 13,60 1,60 1,28 16,80 1,10 0,90 15,80
95 14,80 1,60 1,28 18,00 1,10 0,90 16,70
120 16,50 1,60 1,28 19,70
160 19,00 1,60 1,28 22,50
a The maximum cable diameter listed in the table is calculated for bunched conductors. Different maximum conductor
diameters for rope and other strandings may be allowed as agreed upon by the customer and the supplier. This change may
affect the maximum outside cable diameters dimensions in the table.

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5.3 Conductor diameter and cross-sectional area

5.3.1 Conductor diameter

5.3.1.1 Purpose, test sample, and test

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.3.1.2 Requirement

No single value shall exceed the maximum value specified in Table 4.


NOTE See Table A.2 for the minimum outside cable diameters.

5.3.2 Cross-sectional area (CSA)

5.3.2.1 Purpose

This test is intended to verify that the cable conductor CSA fulfils the specified requirements.

5.3.2.2 Test of cross-sectional area

5.3.2.2.1 Method 1

In case of dispute, Method 2 (weight method) will be the referee method to determine the CSA.
By using the obtained resistance value RL,20 according to 5.4.3, the CSA is calculated using Formula (1).
1 000 × (1 + f b )
A= (1)
κ × R L,20
where
A is the cross-sectional area in mm2;

RL,20 is the conductor resistance at 20 °C (Ω);

κ is the conductivity of the used conductor material in Sm/mm2,

for aluminium, use a conductivity of 35,5 Sm/mm2,

for aluminium alloy, use a conductivity of 33,5 Sm/mm2,

for other aluminium alloys with different conductivity, values can be used based on the
agreement between the customer and the supplier;

fb is the bunching loss, depends on strand construction.

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5.3.2.2.2 Method 2

1 m ± 5 mm of the cable under test is carefully stripped of all insulation. The conductor is weighed with a
scale capable of measurement to 1 mg accuracy. From the result, the CSA is calculated using Formula (2).
m
A= (2)
γ
where
A is the cross-sectional area in mm2;

m is the conductor mass in g;

γ is the density of the used conductor material in g/mm3,

for aluminium, use a density of 2,70 g/mm3,

a different density may be used for aluminium alloy.

5.3.2.3 Requirement

The value, measured according to Method 1 or 2, shall fulfil the requirements specified in Table 5.

Table 5 — Conductor resistance and cross-sectional area

ISO conductor Cross-sectional area Maximum conductor resistance


size mm2 mΩ/m at 20 °Ca
mm2 max.b min. Aluminiumc Aluminium alloyd
0,75 0,754 0,698 41,2 43,6
1 1,01 0,932 30,8 32,7
1,25 1,25 1,16 24,8 26,3
1,5 1,47 1,36 21,2 22,4
2 1,98 1,83 15,7 16,6
2,5 2,45 2,27 12,7 13,4
3 3,03 2,80 10,2 10,9
4 3,95 3,66 7,85 8,32
5 4,73 4,38 6,57 6,96
6 5,93 5,49 5,23 5,55
8 7,82 7,24 3,97 4,20
10 10,2 9,47 3,03 3,21
12 12,3 11,3 2,53 2,68
16 16,1 14,9 1,93 2,05
20 19,5 18,1 1,59 1,69
25 25,1 23,2 1,24 1,31
a For other alloys, other values for the maximum resistance may be used. Maximum resistance requirements shall be
established by the agreement between the customer and the supplier.
b Additional maximum cross-sectional areas may be used. Maximum cross-sectional area requirements shall be
established by the agreement between the customer and the supplier.
c Calculated from minimum CSA with a conductivity of 35,5 Sm/mm2.
d Calculated from minimum CSA with a conductivity of 33,5 Sm/mm2.

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Table 5 (continued)
ISO conductor Cross-sectional area Maximum conductor resistance
size mm2 mΩ/m at 20 °Ca
mm2 max.b min. Aluminiumc Aluminium alloyd
30 28,8 26,6 1,08 1,14
35 35,3 32,7 0,878 0,931
40 39,4 36,5 0,788 0,835
50 50,6 46,9 0,613 0,650
60 59,1 54,7 0,525 0,556
70 71,9 66,6 0,432 0,457
85 85,0 78,7 0,365 0,387
95 95,0 88,0 0,327 0,346
120 122 113 0,255 0,270
160 159 147 0,195 0,207
a For other alloys, other values for the maximum resistance may be used. Maximum resistance requirements shall be
established by the agreement between the customer and the supplier.
b Additional maximum cross-sectional areas may be used. Maximum cross-sectional area requirements shall be
established by the agreement between the customer and the supplier.
c Calculated from minimum CSA with a conductivity of 35,5 Sm/mm2.
d Calculated from minimum CSA with a conductivity of 33,5 Sm/mm2.

5.4 Conductor resistance

5.4.1 General

This test is intended to verify that cable conductor resistance does not exceed the maximum permitted
value.

5.4.2 Test sample

5.4.2.1 General

Prepare a test sample of 1,1 m length, including the length necessary for connections. The current has
to be supplied to the device under test with extra terminals situated outside the voltage probes. The
thickness of the blades for the voltage measurement shall be smaller than 0,5 mm. The distance between
the inner edges of the voltage probes shall be (1 000 ± 5) mm.
The oxide film on the aluminium surface is removed before carrying out the measurement following one
of the two methods mentioned below.

5.4.2.2 Method for removing the oxide film on the aluminium surface by soldering

Remove the insulation from the wire, apply a soldering fluid on the aluminium surface, and dip the
aluminium wire into the solder bath.
In case of doubt, for example, the resistance requirements are not met, the soldering fluid might not be
applicable and the following referee soldering fluid shall be used.
The referee soldering fluid consists of the following components:
— diethanolamine, 45 % to 65 %;
— fluoroboric acid, 11 % to 13 %;

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— diethylenetriamine, 14 % to 17 %.
The solder bath consists of the following components:
— tin, 80 % to 90 %;
— zinc, 10 % to 20 %;
— other metals, 1 %.

5.4.2.3 Method for removing the oxide film on the aluminium surface by pickling

Remove the insulation and immerse the aluminium conductor in 3,5  % hydrochloric acid solution in
water for 1 min. Remove the wire from the hydrochloric acid solution, rinse the immersed part with
distilled water, and dry. Perform the conductor measurement immediately after drying.

5.4.3 Conductor measurement

The measurement shall be carried out according to ISO 6722-1.

5.4.4 Calculation method for conductor resistance at 20 °C

The calculation method for the conductor resistance at 20  °C is as given in ISO  6722-1, but using a
temperature coefficient factor of 4,03 × 10-3 1/K.
The temperature coefficient factor for converting the measured resistance to the value at 20  °C may
vary depending on the composition of the aluminium. For soft aluminium, the temperature coefficient
is 4,03 x 10-3 1/K. For other types of aluminium conductor, e.g. alloyed aluminium, CCA, etc., this may
be different.
The applied temperature coefficient shall be measured according to Annex B and be reported. Another
material-specific temperature coefficient may also be used if agreed upon by the customer and the
supplier.

5.4.5 Requirement

The corrected value shall not exceed the appropriate maximum resistance specified in Table 5.

5.5 Withstand voltage


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.6 Insulation faults


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.7 Insulation volume resistivity

5.7.1 Purpose

This test is intended to ensure limitation of leakage current by verifying that the volume resistivity
meets the requirements as specified.

5.7.2 Test sample

The sample preparation shall be carried out according to the method specified in 5.4.2. Prepare a test
sample of 5 m length and remove 25 mm of insulation from each end.

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5.7.3 Test

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.7.4 Requirement

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.8 Pressure test at high temperature


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.9 Strip force


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.10 Low temperature winding


The test shall be carried out as specified in ISO  6722-1 but using the mandrel diameter  A (≤5× the
required maximum outside cable diameter).

5.11 Cold impact


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.12 Abrasion test


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.13 Long-term heat ageing, 3 000 h


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.14 Short-term heat ageing, 240 h


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.15 Thermal overload


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.16 Shrinkage by heat


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.17 Resistance to chemicals


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.18 Durability of cable marking


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.19 Resistance to ozone


ISO 6722-1 applies.

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5.20 Resistance to hot water

5.20.1 Purpose

This test is intended to verify that the cable maintains electrical integrity after exposure to hot water.

5.20.2 Test samples

The sample preparation shall be carried out according to the method specified in 5.4.2. Prepare two test
samples, each of (2,5 ± 0,1) m length and remove 25 mm of insulation from each end.

5.20.3 Test

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.20.4 Requirement

ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.21 Temperature and humidity cycling


ISO 6722-1 applies.

5.22 Resistance to flame propagation


According to ISO 6722-1, for the test procedure and the requirement and in addition, if the conductor
breaks during the test, the flame exposure time should be reduced in steps of 1 s until the conductor
does not break.

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Annex A
(informative)

Conductor sizes and cable dimensions

A.1 ISO conductor sizes, strand diameters, and number of strands

Table A.1 — ISO conductor sizes, diameters, and number of strands

Structure A Structure B Structure C


ISO conductor Strand Strand Strand
size Number of diameter Number of diameter Number of diameter
mm2 strands max. strands max. strands max.
mm mm mm
0,75 7 0,38 11a 0,30a 19 0,23
1 7 0,43 16a 0,29a 19 0,27
1,25 19 0,30 16a 0,32a 12 0,37
1,5 19 0,32 16a 0,35a 37 0,23
2 19 0,37 15 0,42 37 0,27
2,5 19 0,43 37 0,30
3 19 0,46 23 0,42 37 0,33
4 37 0,38 30 0,42 47 0,33
5 37 0,41 36 0,42 58 0,33
6 37 0,46 45 0,42 70 0,33
8 59 0,42 98 0,33
10 50 0,52 126 0,33
12 60 0,52 154 0,33
16 78 0,52 209 0,33
20 95 0,52 247 0,33
25 122 0,52 323 0,33
30 141 0,52 361 0,33
35 121 0,62 172 0,52 456 0,33
40 134 0,62 193 0,52 494 0,33
50 172 0,62 247 0,52 646 0,33
60 201 0,62 289 0,52 741 0,33
70 180 0,72 351 0,52 855 0,33
85 213 0,72 420 0,52 1064 0,33
95 238 0,72 463 0,52 1178 0,33
120 234 0,82 305 0,72
160 243 0,92 398 0,72
a Possible structure for smooth body, compressed conductor. The strand diameter specified is for non-compressed
conductors. No strand diameter is specified for compressed conductors.

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A.2 Minimum outside cable diameter

Table A.2 — Minimum outside cable diameter

ISO Minimum outside cable diameter


conductor size mm
mm2 Thick wall Thin wall Ultrathin wall
0,75 2,20 1,70 1,45a
1 2,40 1,90 1,55a
1,25 2,40 2,10 1,70a
1,5 2,70 2,20 1,90a
2 3,00 2,50 2,20
2,5 3,30 2,70 2,50
3 3,80 3,10
4 4,00 3,40
5 4,50 3,90
6 4,60 4,00
8 5,00 4,60
10 5,90 5,30
12 6,60 5,80
16 7,70 6,40
20 8,10 7,00
25 9,40 7,90
30 9,70 8,70
35 9,60 9,40
40 11,20 10,00
50 11,50 11,00
60 13,40 12,00
70 13,50 13,00
85 14,80 14,40
95 16,00 15,30
120 17,70
NOTE 1 The minimum outside cable diameter values in this table may be used for certification requirements.
NOTE 2 The maximum outside cable diameter values are shown in Table 4.
a The minimum outside cable diameters do not apply to smooth body, compressed conductors according to structure B in
Table A.1.

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Annex B
(normative)

Determination of temperature coefficients

B.1 Principle
The resistance of a cable under test is determined while its temperature is varied from room temperature
up to 50 °C. The resistance is calculated from a measurement of the potential difference across the cable
and a measurement of the current passing through the cable. The current is supplied by a constant-
current source (d.c. power supply).

B.2 Calibration graph


The cable under test (see 5.4) is submitted to a temperature range from 20 °C to 50 °C in a silicone oil
bath. At least 80 % of the cable length is submersed in the oil. Alternatively, the test can be performed
in a suitable heating chamber.

Table B.1 — Length of cable sample


Nominal cross-sectional area Length
mm2 m
<2,5 10
≥2,5 to <10 5
≥10 2

B.3 4-point measurement


The applied measurement current is kept constant. The current shall not cause a warming of the
conductor (see Table B.2).

Table B.2 — Maximum permissible current


Nominal cross-sectional area Maximum permissible current
mm2 mA
<2,5 10
≥2,5 to <10 50
≥10 200

The contact points for voltage measurement shall be below the oil surface in the oil bath to ensure that
the part of the cable between the voltage measurement points has a uniform temperature.
For the voltage measurement, a gauge with an input impedance >1 MΩ shall be used.
The resistance of the cable is determined at each predefined temperature point by the measurement of
the current and voltage drop.

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B.4 Procedure
The temperature of the oil bath shall be measured and controlled. The oil bath temperature measurement
shall be better than ± 0,2 °C. The temperature of the oil bath shall be homogeneous throughout the bath.
Starting at room temperature but ≤25 °C, the oil is heated up to 30 °C and subsequently in steps of 10 °C
up to 50 °C.
After each temperature step, wait until the change in oil temperature is less than ± 0,2 °C and the change
in the measured resistance value is lower than 0,04 % for 60 s.
Calculate the resistance at each temperature from the measured current, voltage, and length between
the voltage measurement terminals.

B.5 Analysis of test results


B.5.1 Linear approximation
The determined resistance values R’ (Ω/m) versus the temperature increase ΔT (oil bath temperature,
T – 20 °C) represent the calibration graph R’(ΔT).
The data pairs R’(ΔT) and ΔT from 30 °C up to and including 50 °C are fitted by linear interpolation to
determine the parameters a and b in Formula (B.1).

R ' ( ∆T ) = a ⋅ ∆T + b (B.1)

where
R’(∆T) is the determined resistance at the increased temperature ∆T;

∆T is the increased oil bath temperature (T – 20) °C.

For calculating the resistance temperature coefficient, αρ, Formula (B.1) can be expressed as Formula
(B.2).

R ' ( ∆T ) = α ρ ⋅R '20 ⋅ ∆T + R '20 (B.2)

where
R’20 is the electrical resistance per unit length at 20 °C in Ω/m;

αρ is the linear temperature coefficient of material-specific resistivity in 1/K.

The constants R’20 and αρ are calculated using Formulae (B.3) and (B.4).
R’20 = b
(B.3)

a
αρ = (B.4)
b

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Bibliography

[1] EN 1715-2, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Drawing stock — Part 2: Specific requirements for
electrical applications
[2] ASTM  B231/B231M−12, Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminium 1350
Conductors

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