This SAE Standard covers low voltage primary cable intended for use at a nominal system voltage of 60 VDC (25 VAC) or less in surface vehicle electrical systems. The tests are intended to qualify cables for normal applications with limited exposure to fluids and physical abuse.
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The standard has been updated with the following changes:
Updated 2.1.1 and 2.2.3.
Updated 3.14.
Expanded 4.1.
Updated 4.2.
Updated Section 5 with Note 6 added to crosslinking test.
Updated references to appendix.
Relocated 5.5 and revised Table 5 to limit size to SAE Number 8.
Revised 6.2 language to read easier.
Expanded 6.3 to include new cable types and temperature classes.
Added 6.4 test method and requirements.
Revised 6.5, 6.6, 6.10, 6.11, and 6.12 language to read easier.
Revised Tables 8, 9, and 10 to include all cable types.
Updated references to figures and relocated after method.
Added reference and corrected equation.
Removed Appendix C.
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Related Topics:
Cables
Materials properties
Insulation
Conductivity
Wiring
Electric cables
Electrical systems
Automatic transmissions
Tensile strength
Terminology
Also known as: SAE J 1128
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