Halogen Free PV Cable PV1-F 450/750V - Reliable China Suppliers & Factory Standard 2 Pfg 1169/08.2007
Construction
Number of conductors: 1
The conductor is class 5, according to EN 60228.
The single wires are tinned.
Preferred diameters: 2.5, 4, 6, 10, 16 mm²
The insulation is a suitable halogen free material applied around the conductor.
The insulation is extruded and consist of one or several adjacent adherent layers. It is solid and homogeneous, it is possible to remove it without damage to the insulation itself, to the conductor and to the tin coating.
The insulation is smooth, consistently applied and largely circular.
The core is covered by a sheath.
The sheath around the core is of a suitable halogen free material.
The sheath is extruded and shall consist of one or several adjacent adherent layers. The sheath is smooth and consistently applied.
Current carrying capacity of PV-cables
| Rated diameter | Kind of installation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single cable free in air | Single cable on surfaces | To cables adjacent on surfaces | |
| mm² | A | A | A |
| 1.5 | 30 | 29 | 24 |
| 2.5 | 41 | 39 | 33 |
| 4 | 55 | 52 | 44 |
| 6 | 70 | 67 | 57 |
| 10 | 98 | 93 | 79 |
| 16 | 132 | 125 | 107 |
| 25 | 176 | 167 | 142 |
| 35 | 218 | 207 | 176 |
Conversion factor for deviating temperatures
| Ambient temperature (°C) | Conversion factor |
|---|---|
| Up to 60 | 1.00 |
| 70 | 0.91 |
| 80 | 0.82 |
| 90 | 0.71 |
| 100 | 0.58 |
| 110 | 0.41 |
Tests for halogen free PV-cable
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ref. No. | Test | Requirements | Category of test | Test method described in | |||
| standard | clause | ||||||
| 1 | Electrical tests | ||||||
| 1.1 | Resistance of conductors | T.S | EN 50395 | 5 | |||
| 1.2 | Voltage test on completed cable with AC or DC | T.S | EN 50395 | 6 | |||
| – AC-test-voltage | kV | 6.5 | |||||
| – DC- test-voltage | kV | 15 | |||||
| Length of sample | m | 20 | |||||
| Duration of test | min | 5 | |||||
| Temperature of the water | °C | 20±5 | |||||
| 1.3 | Absence of faults at complete cable | R | EN 50395 | 10 | |||
| – AC-test-voltage | kV | 10 | |||||
| 1.4 | Surface resistance of sheath | T | EN 50395 | 11 | |||
| – Minimum value | Ω | 109 | |||||
| 1.5 | Insulation at complete cable | T | EN 50395 | 8 | |||
| Length of sample | m | 5 | |||||
| Duration of test | h | 2 | |||||
| Temperature of the water | °C | 20±5 | |||||
| – Minimum value at 20 °C | Ω·cm | 1014 | |||||
| – Minimum value at 90 °C | Ω·cm | 1011 | |||||
| 1.6 | Long term resistance of insulation to d.c. | T | Annex D | ||||
| 2 | Constructional and dimensional tests | ||||||
| 2.1 | Checking of compliance with constructional provisions | T.S | Inspection and manual tests | ||||
| 2.2 | Measurement of thickness of insulation | T.S | EN 50396 | 4.1 | |||
| 2.3 | Measurement of thickness of sheath | T.S | EN 50396 | 4.2 | |||
| 2.4 | Measurement of overall dimensions | ||||||
| 2.4.1 | – Mean value | T.S | EN 50396 | 4.4 | |||
| 2.4.2 | – Ovality | % | ≤15 | T.S | EN 50396 | 4.4 | |
| 3 | Pressure test at high temperature at complete cable | T | EN 60811-3-1 | ||||
| 3.1 | Test conditions: | ||||||
| – temperature | °C | 140±3 | |||||
| – duration of heating under load | min | 240 | |||||
| – Coefficient k | 0.6 | ||||||
| 3.2 | Results to be obtained: | ||||||
| – depth of penetration, max. | % | 50 | |||||
| – Voltage test 10 min after exculpation and cooling | Table 4, 1.2 | ||||||
| 4 | Damp heat test | T | EN 60068-2-78 | ||||
| 4.1 | Test conditions: | ||||||
| – temperature | °C | 90 | |||||
| – duration | h | 1000 | |||||
| – relative humidity | % | 85 | |||||
| 4.2 | Results to be obtained: | ||||||
| – variation of tensile strength | max.% | -30 | |||||
| – variation of elongation at break | max.% | -30 | |||||
| 5 | Resistance against acid and alkaline solution | T | EN 60811-2-1 | 10 | |||
| 5.1 | Chemical stress | ||||||
| acid: | N-Oxal-acid | ||||||
| alkaline solution: N-sodium hydroxide solution | |||||||
| temperature | °C | 23 | |||||
| duration | h | 168 | |||||
| 5.2 | Tensile strength: | ||||||
| variation, max. | % | ±30 | |||||
| 5.3 | Elongation at break, min. | % | 100 | ||||
| 6 | Test of influence | T | Annex A | ||||
| 7 | Cold impact test at –40 °C | T | Annex E | ||||
| 8 | Cold bending test | T | EN 60811-1-4 | 8.2 | |||
| Diameter of cable < 12.5 mm | |||||||
| 8.1 | Test conditions: | ||||||
| – temperature | °C | –40 ± 2 | |||||
| – duration of conditioning | h | 16 | EN 60811-1-4 | 8.2.3 | |||
| 8.2 | Results to be obtained | Absence of cracks | |||||
| 9 | Cold elongation test | Table 3 | |||||
| Diameter of cable ≥ 12,5 mm | |||||||
| 10 | Ozone resistance at complete cable | T | |||||
| 10.1 | Method B | EN 50396 | 8.1.3 | ||||
| – temperature | °C | 40 ± 2 | |||||
| – relative humidity | % | 55 ± 5 | |||||
| – duration | h | 72 | |||||
| – Ozone concentration (by volume) | % | (200 ± 50) × 10–6 | |||||
| 10.2 | Results to be obtained | Absence of cracks. | |||||
| 11 | Weathering/UV-resistance | T | HD 605/A1 | 2.4.20 | |||
| 11.1 | Conditions: | ||||||
| – duration | h | 720 | |||||
| – temperature (Black-Standard-temperature) | °C | 63 | |||||
| – relative humidity | % | 65 | |||||
| – min. power at wavelength 300 nm to 400 nm | W/m² | 60 ± 2 | |||||
| – duration spraying/drying | min | 18/102 | |||||
| Results to be obtained | Absence of cracks. | ||||||
| 12 | Dynamic penetration test | T | Annex F | ||||
| 13 | Notch propagation | T | Annex G | ||||
| 14 | Shrinkage test at complete cable | T | EN 60811-1-3 | 11((sheath)) | |||
| 14.1 | Conditions: | ||||||
| – temperature | °C | 120 | |||||
| – duration | h | 1 | |||||
| – Distance L of sample | mm | 300 | |||||
| 14.2 | Results to be obtained: | ||||||
| – Maximum shrinkage. | % | 2 | |||||
| 15 | Test under fire conditions | ||||||
| 15.1 | Test for vertical flame propagation at complete cable | T.S | EN 60332-1-2 | ||||
| 15.2 | Assessment of halogen | T.S | |||||
| 15.2.1 | Absence of halogen | Annex B | |||||
| 15.2.2 | Determination of halogens – | Annex C | |||||
Requirements for halogen free insulation and sheath compounds
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ref. No. | Test | Unit | Test method described in | Type of compound | ||
| standard | clause | insulation | sheath | |||
| 1 | Mechanical characteristics | |||||
| 1.1 | Properties before ageing | EN 60811-1-1 | 9.2 | |||
| 1.1.1 | Values to be obtained for the tensile strength: | |||||
| – median, min. | N/mm² | 6.5 | 8.0 | |||
| 1.1.2 | Values to be obtained for the elongation at break: | |||||
| – median, min. | % | 125 | 125 | |||
| 1.2 | Properties after ageing in oven | EN 60811-1-2 | 8.1 | |||
| 1.2.1 | Ageing conditions: | |||||
| – temperature | °C | 150 ± 2 | 150 ± 2 | |||
| – duration of treatment | h | 7 × 24 | 7 × 24 | |||
| 1.2.2 | Values to be obtained for the tensile strength:c | |||||
| – median, min. | N/mm² | - | - | |||
| – variation, max. | % | –30a | –30a | |||
| 1.2.3 | Values to be obtained for the elongation at break:c | |||||
| – median, min. | % | - | - | |||
| – variation, max. | % | –30a | –30a | |||
| 1.3 | Hot set testd | EN 60811-2-1 | 9 | |||
| 1.3.1 | Conditions | |||||
| – Temperature | °C | 200± 3 | 200± 3 | |||
| – Time under load | min | 15 | 15 | |||
| – mechanical stres | N/cm² | 20 | 20 | |||
| 1.3.2 | Values to be obtained | |||||
| – elongation under load, max. | % | 100 | 100 | |||
| – permanent elongation after cooling, max. | % | 25 | 25 | |||
| 1.4 | Thermal endurance properties | EN 60216-2 | ||||
| 1.4.1 | Conditions | |||||
| Either test of elongation at break or bending test shall be performed. | ||||||
| – Temperature index | 120 | 120 | ||||
| – elongation at breakc | % | 50 | 50 | |||
| – bending test | EN 50305 | 7.2 | 2 D | 2 D | ||
| 1.5 | Cold elongation test | EN 60811-1-4 | 8.4 | |||
| 1.5.1 | Conditions: | |||||
| – temperature | °C | –40 ± 2 | –40 ± 2 | |||
| – duration | h | EN 60811-1-4 | 8.4.4 und 8.4.5 | b | b | |
| 1.5.2 | Values to be obtained: | |||||
| – elongation at break, min. | % | 30 | 30 | |||
Advantages
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the core components of the PV-cable construction?
The halogen-free PV-cable consists of three primary components: a single class 5 tinned copper conductor (per EN 60228), a solid and homogeneous halogen-free extruded insulation, and a protective halogen-free outer sheath.
How does ambient temperature affect the current capacity of these PV cables?
As the ambient temperature deviates, you must apply a conversion factor to the rated current capacity. Up to 60°C, the factor is 1.00, but it drops to 0.71 at 90°C and down to 0.41 at 110°C, reducing the overall current carrying capacity.
What are the mechanical standard requirements for insulation and sheath before aging?
According to EN 60811-1-1, the minimum tensile strength before aging must be 6.5 N/mm² for the insulation and 8.0 N/mm² for the sheath. The minimum elongation at break for both materials must be at least 125%.
How do you test the weathering and UV-resistance of the PV-cables?
Weathering/UV-resistance is tested under HD 605/A1 clause 2.4.20. The cable is subjected to a 720-hour test at a black-standard-temperature of 63°C, 65% relative humidity, and a minimum power of 60 ± 2 W/m² at 300 nm to 400 nm wavelengths. The final result must show an absence of cracks.
How do you guarantee quality control and traceability during manufacturing?
We strictly monitor product quality across four stages: raw material inspection, in-process inspection, semi-finished product inspection, and finished product inspection. All production data protocols are recorded and samples are archived to ensure full product traceability.


