ISO 6722-1:2011

Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core cables — Part 1: Dimensions, test methods and requirements for copper conductor cables

ISO 6722-1:2011 specifies the dimensions, test methods, and requirements for single-core 60 V cables intended for use in road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is ≤ (60 V d.c. or 25 V a.c.). It also specifies additional test methods and/or requirements for 600 V cables intended for use in road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is greater than > (60 V d.c. or 25 V a.c.) to ≤ (600 V d.c. or 600 V a.c.). It also applies to individual cores in multi-core cables. ISO 6722-1:2011 specifies requirements for copper conductor cables.

Véhicules routiers — Câbles monoconducteurs de 60 V et 600 V — Partie 1: Dimensions, méthodes d'essai et exigences pour les câbles conducteurs en cuivre

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 05-Oct-2011
• ICS: 43.040.10 - Electrical and electronic equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 22/SC 32 - Electrical and electronic components and general system aspects
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 22/SC 32/WG 4 - Automotive electrical cables
• Current Stage: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Completion Date: 24-Jul-2023

Relations

• Revised: ISO 19642-1:2019 - Road vehicles — Automotive cables — Part 1: Vocabulary and design guidelines
• Effective Date: 21-Dec-2013
• Corrected By: ISO 6722-1:2011/Cor 1:2012 - Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core cables — Part 1: Dimensions, test methods and requirements for copper conductor cables — Technical Corrigendum 1
• Effective Date: 07-Aug-2021
• Revises: ISO 6722:2006 - Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core cables — Dimensions, test methods and requirements
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6722-1
Fourth edition
2011-10-15

Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-
core cables —
Part 1:
Dimensions, test methods and
requirements for copper conductor
cables
Véhicules routiers — Câbles monoconducteurs de 60 V et 600 V —
Partie 1: Dimensions, méthodes d'essai et exigences pour les câbles
conducteurs en cuivre




Reference number
ISO 6722-1:2011(E)
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ISO 6722-1:2011(E)
Contents Page
Foreword . iv
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 2
4  General . 2
4.1  Safety concerns . 2
4.2  Temperature classes . 2
4.3  Conductors . 3
4.4  Tests . 3
4.5  General test conditions. 5
4.6  Ovens . 5
4.7  Representative conductor sizes for testing. 5
4.8  Recommended colours . 5
5  Tests and requirements . 5
5.1  Outside cable diameter . 5
5.2  Insulation thickness . 6
5.3  Conductor diameter . 8
5.4  Conductor resistance . 8
5.5  Withstand voltage . 10
5.6  Insulation faults . 11
5.7  Insulation volume resistivity . 12
5.8  Pressure test at high temperature . 13
5.9  Strip force . 14
5.10  Low temperature winding . 15
5.11  Cold impact . 17
5.12  Abrasion test . 19
5.13  Long term heat ageing, 3 000 h . 23
5.14  Short term heat ageing, 240 h . 24
5.15  Thermal overload . 25
5.16  Shrinkage by heat . 26
5.17  Fluid compatibility . 26
5.18  Durability of cable marking . 30
5.19  Resistance to ozone . 30
5.20  Resistance to hot water . 31
5.21  Temperature and humidity cycling . 33
5.22  Resistance to flame propagation . 34
Annex A (informative) Comparison temperature class rating . 36
Annex B (informative) Construction . 37
Annex C (informative) Recommended colours . 40
Annex D (informative) Sources for reference materials . 41
Bibliography . 42

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ISO 6722-1:2011(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 6722-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 3, Electrical
and electronic equipment.
This fourth edition of ISO 6722-1 cancels and replaces ISO 6722:2006, which has been technically revised.
ISO 6722 consists of the following parts, under the general title Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core
cables:
 Part 1: Dimensions, test methods and requirements for copper conductor cables
1)
 Part 2: Dimensions, test methods and requirements for aluminium conductor cables


1) To be published.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6722-1:2011(E)

Road vehicles — 60 V and 600 V single-core cables —
Part 1:
Dimensions, test methods and requirements for copper
conductor cables
WARNING — The use of this International Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations,
and equipment. This International Standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to
establish appropriate safety practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use.
1 Scope
This part of ISO 6722 specifies the dimensions, test methods, and requirements for single-core 60 V cables
intended for use in road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is  (60 V d.c. or 25 V a.c.). It
also specifies additional test methods and/or requirements for 600 V cables intended for use in road vehicle
applications where the nominal system voltage is greater than  (60 V d.c. or 25 V a.c.) to  (600 V d.c. or
600 V a.c.). It also applies to individual cores in multi-core cables.
This part of ISO 6722 specifies requirements for copper conductor cables.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1817, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of the effect of liquids
ISO 6931-1, Stainless steels for springs — Part 1: Wire
IEC 60811-2-1, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables —
Part 2-1: Methods specific to elastomeric compounds — Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion
tests
ASTM B1, Standard Specification for Hard Drawn Copper Wire
ASTM B3, Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
ASTM B33, Standard Specification for Tin Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B298, Standard Specification for Silver Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
ASTM B355, Standard Specification for Nickel Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
EN 13602, Copper and copper alloys — Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical
conductors
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
NOTE Whenever a.c. voltage is specified throughout this part of ISO 6722, a.c. rms value shall be used.
3.1
60 volt (V) cable
cable intended for use in road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is equal to or less than
(60 V d.c. or 25 V a.c.)
3.2
600 volt (V) cable
cable intended for use in road vehicle applications where the nominal system voltage is greater than (60 V d.c.
or 25 V a.c.) and less than or equal to (600 V d.c. or 600 V a.c.)
3.3
cable family
group with multiple conductor sizes having the same conductor strand coating, insulation formulation, and wall
thickness type
3.4
nominal (value)
suitable approximate value used to designate or identify a component
4 General
4.1 Safety concerns
See the “Warning” notice at the beginning of this International Standard.
4.2 Temperature classes
Eight temperature classes are defined in Table 1.
Table 1 — Temperature class rating
Class Temperature
A
40 °C to 85 °C
B
40 °C to 100 °C
C 40 °C to 125 °C
D
40 °C to 150 °C
E
40 °C to 175 °C
F
40 °C to 200 °C
G 40 °C to 225 °C
H 40 °C to 250 °C
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4.3 Conductors
The conductors shall consist of plain or coated copper strands as shown in Table 2. Conductor sizes
2
 0,5 mm shall consist of soft annealed copper or annealed compressed/compacted wires. Conductor sizes
2
 0,5 mm shall consist of soft annealed copper, soft annealed compressed/compacted copper, hard
unannealed copper, or a copper alloy. The specifications for the conductors shall be completed by material
specifications. Elongation requirements shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.
The finished cable shall meet the resistance requirements of Table 5 for all conductors except alloys. When
an alloy is used, the resistance requirement shall be established by agreement between customer and
supplier.
NOTE Examples of strandings are shown in Table B.1. These strandings highlight examples of conceptual
configurations and are not intended to reflect any preferred constructions. Other strandings configurations may be used
provided they meet the requirements specified above and are agreed between customer and supplier.
Table 2 — Conductor specifications
ASTM B1 Hard-drawn copper wire
ASTM B3 or EN 13602 Soft or annealed copper wire
ASTM B33 or EN 13602 Tin-coated soft or annealed copper wire
ASTM B298 Silver-coated soft or annealed copper wire
ASTM B355 Nickel-coated soft or annealed copper wire
NOTE Silver and Nickel coated conductors are intended for use with high
“temperature class ratings”.

4.4 Tests
The cables shall be submitted to the tests as specified in Table 3.
NOTE A special set of requirements for trucks is intended to be added to the next revision of this International
Standard.
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Table 3 — Tests
c
Mandatory If required
Sub-
Test description
In
clause
b
Initial Periodic Initial Periodic
a
progress
5.1 Outside cable diameter — X X — —
5.2 Insulation thickness — X X — —
5.3 Conductor diameter — — — X X
5.4 Conductor resistance — X X — —
5.5 Withstand voltage — Note 1 Note 1 — —
5.6 Insulation faults Note 1 — — — —
5.7 Insulation volume resistivity — — — X X
5.8 Pressure test at high temperature — X X — —
5.9 Strip force — — — X X
5.10 Low temperature winding — X X — —
5.11 Cold impact — — — X X
5.12 Abrasion test — Note 2 Note 2 — —
5.13 Long term heat ageing, 3 000 h — X — — —
5.14 Short term heat ageing, 240 h — X X — —
5.15 Thermal overload — — — X X
5.16 Shrinkage by heat — X X — —
Notes 3 Notes 3
5.17 Fluid compatibility — — —
and 4 and 4
5.18 Durability of cable marking — — — Note 4 Note 4
5.19 Resistance to ozone — — — Note 4 —
5.20 Resistance to hot water — — — Note 4 —
5.21 Temperature and humidity cycling — — — Note 4 —
5.22 Resistance to flame propagation — X X — —
NOTE 1 Some cables are rated at 60 V and others at 600 V. See 5.5.3 and 5.6.3 for details.
NOTE 2 See 5.12.
NOTE 3 Some fluids are for “Certification” and others are “If required”. See 5.17 for details.
NOTE 4 Compliance for a cable family may be demonstrated by testing examples of large and small conductor sizes only. See 4.7
for details.
a
A test made on an entire cable length during or after the manufacture.
b
The frequency of periodic testing shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.
c
The usage of “If required” tests shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.

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4.5 General test conditions
Unless specified otherwise, the device under test (DUT) shall be preconditioned for at least 16 h at a room
temperature (RT) of (23  5) °C and a relative humidity (RH) of 45 % to 75 %. Unless specified otherwise, all
tests other than “In process” tests shall be conducted at these conditions.
Where no tolerance is specified, all values shall be considered to be approximate.
When a.c. tests are performed, they shall be at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Applications at higher frequencies may
require additional testing.
4.6 Ovens
An oven with air exchange, either natural or by pressure, should be used. The air shall enter the oven in such
a way that it flows over the surface of the test pieces and exits near the top of the oven. The oven shall have
not less than 8 and not more than 20 complete air changes per hour at the specified ageing temperature.
Forced air circulation, e.g. by a fan inside the oven may be used. However, in case of dispute, an oven without
forced air circulation shall be used.
4.7 Representative conductor sizes for testing
When a test is required, all combinations of conductor size, wall thickness, and insulation formulation shall
meet the appropriate requirements. However, if testing of representative conductor sizes is permitted (see
Table 3), compliance for a cable family may be demonstrated by testing examples of large and small
conductor sizes only. Permission to show compliance for a cable family by testing “representative conductor
sizes” shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.
4.8 Recommended colours
A list of recommended colours is shown in Table C.1.
5 Tests and requirements
5.1 Outside cable diameter
5.1.1 Purpose
This test is intended to verify that the cable outside diameter is within the required tolerances to fit seal and
harness dimension requirements.
5.1.2 Test Sample
Prepare a test sample of 3 m in length.
5.1.3 Test
Use a measuring device which shall not cause deformation. Take three sets of measurements at positions
separated by 1 m and record the highest and lowest outside cable diameter at each position.
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5.1.4 Requirement
All measurements shall be within the limits of the appropriate maximum and minimum “outside cable
diameter” specified in Table 4 and Table B.2. The values in Table 4 are normative. Since the values in
Table B.2 are informative, they are not required; however, they may be applied by agreement between
customer and supplier.
5.2 Insulation thickness
5.2.1 Purpose
This test is intended to verify that the cable insulation thickness is within the required tolerances to withstand
electrical, mechanical and chemical abuse.
5.2.2 Test samples
Prepare three test samples from a cable sample 3 m in length. Take the test samples at 1 m intervals. Strip
the insulation from the cable. A test sample consists of a thin cross-section of insulation. Take care not to
deform the test sample during the preparation process. If cable marking causes indentation of the insulation,
take the first test sample through this indentation.
5.2.3 Test
Use a measuring device which shall not cause deformation.
Place the test sample under the measuring equipment with the plane of the cut perpendicular to the optical
axis. Determine the minimum “insulation thickness”.
5.2.4 Requirement
No single value shall be less than the appropriate minimum insulation thickness specified in Table 4.
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Table 4 — Dimensions
ISO conductor Thick wall Thin wall Ultra-thin wall
Outside Outside Outside
Size Insulation Insulation Insulation
Diameter cable cable cable
thickness thickness thickness
diameter diameter diameter
2
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
max. nominal min. max. nominal min. max. nominal min. max.
0,13 0,55 1,05 0,95
0,22 0,70 1,20 1,05
0,25 0,20
a
0,35 0,90 1,20
1,40
0,50 1,10 2,30 0,28 0,22 1,60 1,40
0,20 0,16
0,75 1,30 2,50 1,90 1,60
1 1,50 2,70 2,10 1,75
0,60 0,48 0,30 0,24
1,25 1,70 2,95 2,30 2,00
1,5 1,80 3,00 2,40 2,10
2 2,00 3,30 2,80 2,40
0,35 0,28 0,25 0,20
2,5 2,20 3,60 3,00 2,70
0,70 0,56
3 2,40 4,10 3,40
4 2,80 4,40 3,70
5 3,10 4,90 0,40 0,32 4,20
0,80 0,64
6 3,40 5,00 4,30
8 4,30 5,90 5,00
10 4,50 6,50 6,00
0,60 0,48
12 5,40 1,00 0,80 7,40 6,50
16 5,80 8,30 7,20
20 6,90 1,10 0,88 9,10 0,65 0,52 7,80

25 7,20 10,40 8,70
30 8,30 1,30 1,04 10,90 9,60
0,80 0,64
35 8,50 11,60 10,40
40 9,60 1,40 1,12 12,40 11,10
0,90 0,71
50 10,50 13,50 12,20
60 11,60 1,50 1,20 14,60 13,30
1,00 0,80
70 12,50 15,50 14,40
95 14,80 18,00 1,10 0,90 16,70
1,60 1,28
120 16,50 19,70
NOTE Outside cable diameter minimum values for high volume cable constructions are shown in Table B.2. Since the values in
Table B.2 are informative, they are not required; however, they may be applied by agreement between customer and supplier.
a 2
The outside cable diameter for conductor size 0,35 mm with 7 strands shall be max. 1,30 mm.

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5.3 Conductor diameter
5.3.1 Purpose
This test is intended to verify that the cable conductor diameter is within the required tolerances to fit terminal
crimps and mechanical demands.
5.3.2 Test samples
Use the test samples as specified in 5.2. In case of disputed results, a referee method is provided below.
Prepare three test samples from a cable sample 3 m in length. Take these samples at 1 m intervals. A sample
consists of a 20 mm length of cable. Take care not to deform the test sample. Immerse the samples in a
casting resin. After hardening, take a section perpendicular to the axis of the test sample.
5.3.3 Test
Use a measuring device which shall not cause deformation.
Determine the conductor diameter by measuring the inside diameter of the test samples and record the
maximum inside diameter for each test sample.
5.3.4 Requirement
No single value shall exceed the maximum value as specified in Table 4.
5.4 Conductor resistance
5.4.1 Purpose
This test is intended to verify that the cable conductor resistance does not exceed the maximum permitted
value.
5.4.2 Test samples
Prepare a test sample of 1 m length plus the length necessary for connections. Other lengths may be used
providing that the resistance reading is adjusted using the method shown in 5.4.3. The ends of the test sample
may be soldered.
5.4.3 Test
Use a resistance measuring device with an accuracy of  0,5 % of the measured value and a thermometer
with an accuracy of  0,5 °C.
Measure the temperature of the test sample and the unsoldered length. Take care to ensure that connections
are secure. Measure the resistance of the test sample. Correct the measured value using Equation (1):
R
t
R  (1)
20
Lt10,00 393 20


where
R is the corrected conductor resistance at the reference temperature of 20 °C, expressed in mΩ/m;
20
R is the conductor resistance measured at the conductor temperature in mΩ;
t
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L is the unsoldered conductor length, expressed in m;
t is the conductor temperature at the time of measuring, expressed in °C.
NOTE The value of 0,00393 is the temperature coefficient for copper with 100 % conductivity at temperatures at
20 °C. For coated wires or alloys, the correction factor shall be established by agreement between customer and supplier.
5.4.4 Requirement
The corrected value shall not exceed the appropriate maximum resistance specified in Table 5.
Table 5 — Conductor resistance
Maximum conductor resistance per length
ISO conductor size
a
m/m at 20 °C

2
mm
Plain copper Sn plated copper Ni plated copper
0,13 136 140 142
0,22 84,8 86,5 87,9
0,35 54,4 55,5 56,8
0,50 37,1 38,2 38,6
0,75 24,7 25,4 25,7
1 18,5 19,1 19,3
1,25 14,9 15,9 16,0
1,5 12,7 13,0 13,2
2 9,42 9,69 9,82
2,5 7,60 7,82 7,92
3 6,15 6,36 6,41
4 4,71 4,85 4,91
5 3,94 4,02 4,11
6 3,14 3,23 3,27
8 2,38 2,52 2,60
10 1,82 1,85 1,90
12 1,52 1,60 1,66
16 1,16 1,18 1,21
20 0,955 0,999 1,03
25 0,743 0,757 0,774
30 0,647 0,684 0,706
35 0,527 0,538 0,549
40 0,473 0,500 0,516
50 0,368 0,375 0,383
60 0,315 0,333 0,344
70 0,259 0,264 0,270
95 0,196 0,200 0,204
120 0,153 0,156 0,159
Conductors produced from silver coated strands shall not exceed the maximum conductor resistance per length for
plain copper.
a
Minimum conductor resistance values for high volume cable constructions are shown in Table B.3. Since the values in Table B.3
are informative, they are not required; however, they may be applied by agreement between customer and supplier.

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5.5 Withstand voltage
5.5.1 Purpose
This test is intended to verify that the cable insulation is capable of withstanding the required rated voltage. It
is also used to detect defects caused by mechanical, chemical and/or other environmental stress.
5.5.2 Test sample
Prepare a test sample of a minimum length of 350 mm. Strip 25 mm of insulation from each end and twist the
ends together to form a loop.
5.5.3 Test
5.5.3.1 General
Partially fill an electrically non-conductive vessel with salt water with 3 % by weight of NaCl in water with the
ends of the test sample emerging above the bath as shown in Figure 1. Use a 50 Hz or 60 Hz a.c. voltage
source.
5.5.3.2 60 V cable
Immerse the test sample in the bath as shown in Figure 1 for 4 h and then apply a test voltage of 1 kV (a.c.)
for 30 min between conductor and the bath. Then increase the voltage at a rate of 500 V/s until the following
value is reached:
2
 3 kV (a.c.) for cables  0,5 mm
2
 5 kV (a.c.) for cables  0,5 mm
5.5.3.3 600 V cable
After completing the procedure for a 60 V cable, hold the 3 kV or 5 kV for 5 min.
5.5.4 Requirement
Breakdown shall not occur.
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Key
1 test voltage (terminals)
2 non-conductive vessel
3 electrode
4 test sample
5 salt-water bath
Figure 1 — Apparatus for withstand voltage test
5.6 Insulation faults
5.6.1 Purpose
This test is intended to verify that the cable insulation has no defects which can cause electrical failures.
5.6.2 Test sample
All cables produced are used.
5.6.3 Test
Use a sinusoidal voltage source set at the value shown in Table 6. The test electrode may consist of metal
ball chains, metal brushes, or any other type of suitable electrodes. Choose the electrode length and
frequency considering the speed of the cable running through the field of the electrode so that each point of
the cable is loaded by at least nine voltage cycles.
Table 6 — Insulation faults
Voltage rating (a.c.)
ISO conductor size
kV
2
mm
60 V cables 600 V cables
 0,5 3 6
 0,5 5 8
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This test shall be carried out under production conditions. Subject all cables to this test. Other methods of test
may be used provided that insulation faults are detected with the same certainty.
5.6.4 Requirement
No breakdown shall occur when the earthed cable is drawn through the test electrode.
5.7 Insulation volume resistivity
5.7.1 Purpose
This test is intended to ensure limitation of leakage current by verifying that the volume resistivity meets the
requirements as specified.
5.7.2 Test sample
Prepare a test sample of 5 m length and remove 25 mm of insulation from each end.
5.7.3 Apparatus
Partially fill an electrically non-conductive vessel with tap water at a temperature of (70  2) °C. Use a
resistance measuring device with a d.c. voltage of 500 V. Voltages between 100 V and 500 V are allowed;
however, if a dispute arises, the referee apparatus shall be a resistance measuring device with a d.c. voltage
of 500 V.
5.7.4 Test
Immerse the test sample for 2 h with each end emerging from the bath by 250 mm. Apply the d.c. voltage
between the conductor and the bath. Measure the insulation resistance 1 min after application of the voltage.
Calculate the insulation volume resistivity using Equation (2):
(2)
R
L
D
2,725
0
D
lg
d
where
ρ is the insulation volume resistivity, expressed in Ωmm;
0
L is the immersed length of the test sample in mm;
R is the measured insulation resistance in Ω;
D is the outside cable diameter in mm according to 5.1;
d is the conductor diameter in mm according to 5.3;
lg is logarithm to the base 10.
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5.7.5 Requirement
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The insulation volume resistivity shall not be less than
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