SPECIFICATION: RW-2534 THIS ISSUE: 3 DATE: Jan 2013 REPLACES: 2 UV-SCE UV RESISTANT IDENTIFICATION 1.0 SCOPE This specification sheet defines the product requirements and performance of the UV-SCE Identification system. This system is designed for identifying wires and cables where some exposure to UV may be expected. UV-SCE identification is for use in permanent marking applications, up to 200C, and also exhibits good chemical resistance. 1.1 Markers The Markers are supplied flattened and mounted on a carrier in a ladder configuration fabricated from radiation crosslinked modified polymer tubing. 1.2 System Equipment The marker system comprises specific printers and ribbons (details of approved printers and ribbons are given in document reference 411-121005 which is available from TE Connectivity on request). Compliance to this specification can only be guaranteed if TE approved printers and ribbons are used. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS This specification takes precedence over documents referenced herein. Unless otherwise specified, the latest issue of the referenced documents applies. The following documents form part of this specification to the extent specified herein. 2.1 British Standards BS EN 60068-2-11 Environmental Testing - Test Methods - Tests - Test Ka - Salt Mist. 2.2 Military MIL DTL 83133 Turbine fuel, Aviation, Kerosene type JP-8 (NATO F-34), NATO F-35 and, JP- 8+100 (NATO F-37) MIL PRF 5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum based Aircraft, Missile and Ordnance MIL PRF 7808 Lubricating oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base MIL PRF 83282 Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Metric, NATO code number H-537 MIL-STD-202 Test Methods for Electronics and Electrical Component Part Method 215K Solvent Resistance 2.3 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) IEC 60068-2-5 Simulated Solar Radiation at Ground Level and Guidance for Solar Radiation Testing 2.4 Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) SAE AS5942 Marking of Electrical Insulating Materials SAE AS1424 Deicing / Anti-Icing Fluid, Aircraft, SAE Type 1 While TE Connectivity has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this specification, TE does not guarantee that it is error- free, nor does TE make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications. If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled. Page 2 of 11 RW-2534 issue 3 2.5 Under writers Laboratory standards (UL) UL 224 Extruded Insulating Tubing 2.6 French Standards NF T 46-019 Vulcanissed or Thermoplastic Rubber Resistance to Cracking Static Elongation Test 2.7 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ASTM D 570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics. ASTM D 660 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints. ASTM D 661 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints. ASTM D 876 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown, Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies. ASTM D 2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical use. ASTM D 4214 Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films . ASTM G 154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Non- Metallic Materials. ASTM E 162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. ASTM E 662 Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials. ASTM E 1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 MATERIAL The sleeving shall be fabricated from irradiated, thermally-stabilized, modified polyvinylidene fluoride compound. It shall be homogeneous and essentially free from flaws, defects, pinholes, bubbles, seams, cracks or inclusions. 3.2 COLOR The markers shall be white or yellow. 3.3 FORM The sleeves shall be cut lengths mounted on a carrier in a ladder configuration in accordance with Figure 1 and shall be suitable for automatic marking with commercially available printers. 3.4 PROPERTIES The sleeves shall meet the requirements of Table 3. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS 4.1.1 Qualification Tests Qualification tests are those performed on finished markers or marker material submitted for qualification as a satisfactory product and shall consist of all tests listed in this specification. While TE Connectivity has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this specification, TE does not guarantee that it is error- free, nor does TE make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications. If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled.