Application

Intended for use in Photovoltaic Power Supply Systems at nominal voltage up to 1.5 kV DC. Suitable for indoor/outdoor use in industrial and agricultural fields, in equipment with protective insulation (Protecting Class II), and in explosion hazard areas.Can be installed fixed, freely suspended, free movable, in cable trays, conduits, on/in walls, and suitable for direct burial (following guidelines).

Global Data

Brand

TECSUN(PV)

Type Designation

PV1-F

Standard

TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007

Certifications / Approvals

TÜV Cert.-No. R 60013989

Design Features

Conductor

Electrolytic tinned copper, Class 5 (IEC 60228 / VDE 0295)

Insulation

Cross-linked HEPR 120°C (compound type E16/EI8)

Outer Sheath

Cross-linked EVA rubber 120°C (compound type EM4/EM8), solidly bonded with insulation (Two-layer-insulation)

Outer Sheath Colour

Black

Electrical Parameters

Rated Voltage

0.6/1 kV (600/1000 V)

Maximum PV-System Voltage

DC up to 2000 V possible

Max. Permissible Operating Voltage AC

0.7/1.2 kV

Max. Permissible Operating Voltage DC

0.9/1.8 kV

Test Voltage

AC: 6.5 kV / DC: 15 kV (5 min)

Current Carrying Capacity

Meets requirements for PV-Wire per TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007

Electrical Tests

Meets VDE 0282 Section 2, HD 22.2, EN 50395 (Conductor Resistance, Test Voltages AC and DC, Electric Strength, Surface Resistance, Spark Test on Insulation); EN 50305 Part 6 DC stability (10 days, 85°C, salt water, 1500 V DC); Insulation Resistance at 20°C and 90°C in water; Feichun Internal Testing: Insulation Resistance at 120°C in air.

Chemical Parameters

Resistance to Fire

Flame propagation acc. to IEC 60332-1-2, DIN EN 60332-1-2 (Single Cable Flame Test)

Multiple Cable Flame Test acc. to DIN EN 50305-9 

Halogen-Free

Acc. to IEC 60754-1

No Corrosivity

Acc. to IEC 60754-2

Low Smoke Emission

Acc. to IEC 61034, EN 61034 (Light Transmittance > 70%)

Low Toxicity

Acc. to DIN EN 50305, ITC < 3

Resistance to Oil

Acc. to VDE 0473-811-404, DIN EN 60811-404, 24h at 100°C

Weather Resistance

Ozone resistance acc. to DIN EN 50396 Test Type B, HD 22.2 Test Type B

UV-Resistance acc. to UL 1581 (Xeno-Test), ISO 4892-2 (Method A), HD605/A1-2.4.20

Acid and Alkaline Resistance

Meets TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007: 7 days, 23°C (N-Oxalic Acid, N-Sodium Hydroxide) per EN 60811-404

Ammonia Resistance

30 days in Saturated Ammonia Atmosphere

Water Absorption

Acc. to DIN EN 60811-1-3

Environmental Compliance

Complies with RoHS directives 2011/65/EU of the European Union

Thermal Parameters

Max. Operating Temperature of Conductor

90°C (lifetime acc. to Arrhenius-Diagram = 30 years)

20,000 hours at 120°C conductor temperature (90°C ambient temperature) permitted

Max. Short Circuit Temperature

250°C (5 s)

Ambient Temperature (Fixed Installation)

Min -40°C; Max +90°C

Ambient Temperature (Fully Flexible)

Min -40°C; Max +90°C

Resistance to Cold

Cold Bend Test at -40°C per DIN EN 60811-1-4, Impact Test at -40°C similar to DIN EN 50305

Damp-Heat Test

Meets TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007 and EN 60068-2-78: 1,000 h at 90°C and 85% humidity

Mechanical Parameters

Max. Tensile Load

15 N/mm² in operation, 50 N/mm² during installation

Min. Bending Radius

4 x D

Abrasion Resistance

Acc. to DIN ISO 4649 (against abrasive paper, sheath against sheath, metal, plastics, )

Shrinkage Test

<2% acc. to EN 60811-1-3 (TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007)

Pressure Test at High Temperature

<50% acc. to EN 60811-3-1 (TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007)

Dynamic Penetration Test

Meets requirements as per TÜV 2 PfG 1169/08.2007

Shore-Hardness

Type A: min. 85 per DIN EN ISO 868

Rodent Resistance

Safety optimized with protective hoses or metallic screen braid