ASTM_D_2219_-_17.pdf

Designation:D221917Standard Specification forPoly(Vinyl Chloride)Insulation for Wire and Cable,60COperation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2219;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation ofpoly(vinyl chloride)or the copolymer of vinyl chloride andvinyl acetate.1.2 This insulation is recommended for use at conductortemperatures not in excess of 60C in wet or dry locations at amaximum voltage rating of 600 V for power and controlcircuits.1.3 In many instances,the insulation material cannot betested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable.Therefore,tests are done on insulated wire or cable in thisspecification solely to determine the relevant property of theinsulation material and not to test the conductor or completedcable.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4.1 In some cases(including the title),temperatures aredescribed in degrees Celsius only.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical InsulationD2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations andJackets for Wire and CableD2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations andJackets for Wire and CableG153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc LightApparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic MaterialsG155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus forExposure of Non-Metallic Materials3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification,referto Terminology D1711.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 aging(act of),nexposure of materials to air or oil ata temperature and a time as specified in Table 1.4.Physical Properties4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements forphysical properties prescribed in Table 1.5.Electrical Requirements5.1 Perform the ac voltage,insulation resistance,and dcvoltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required.The sequence for other testing is not specified.5.2 AC Voltage TestTest the insulated conductor at the acwithstand voltage as specified in Table 2.Unless otherwisespecified,omit this test if the dc withstand voltage testdescribed in 5.4 is performed.5.2.1 For cables or conditions of service where mechanicalstresses govern,such as in vertical risers,it is possible that theminimum conductor sizes in Table 2 are not strong enough.5.2.2 The thicknesses given in Table 2 apply to aerial cablesand to single conductors installed in conduits above ground andto the individual conductors of all multiple-conductor cableshaving a common jacket metallic sheath or protective coveringover the assembly,except as shown in 5.2.2.1.5.2.2.1 For single-conductor cables for installation in under-ground ducts or direct earth burial,add 15 mils(0.38 mm)tothe insulation thicknesses given in Table 2 when such cables donot have a thermoplastic jacket or metallic sheath over theassembly.5.2.3 Where the thickness of the insulation is increased formechanical reasons or for special service conditions,determinethe test voltage in Table 2 by the size of the conductor and therated voltage.5.3 Insulation Resistance:5.3.1 Insulated conductors in sizesAWG 26(0.13 mm2)andlarger shall have an insulation resistance of at least thatcorresponding to a constant of 500 M-1000 ft at 60F(15.6C).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 onElectrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.Current edition approved March 1,2017.Published March 2017.Originallyapproved in 1963.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D2219 11.DOI:10.1520/D2219-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 5.3.2 If the temperature at the time measurement was madediffers from 60F(15.6C),correct the insulation resistance to60F by multiplying the measured value by the proper correc-ti