Dielectric strength

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The vehicle’s electric system must fulfil the following conditions:

With regard to the dielectric strength, a distinction must be made between materials with light, normal or reinforced insulation.

Normal insulation is insulation which can withstand a test voltage of at least 2000 volts at 50 hertz for a period of one minute. It must only be used for electrical circuits with a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 volts.

Reinforced insulation is insulation which can withstand a test voltage of at least 4000 volts at 50 hertz for a period of one minute. It must only be used for components with a nominal voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.

Light insulation must not be used (except for the on board circuit).

All electrically live parts must be protected against accidental contact.

Insulating material not having sufficient mechanical resistance, i.e. paint coating, enamel, oxides, fibre coatings (soaked or not) or insulating tapes are not acceptable and will be deemed to violate these Technical Rules..

All electrically-conducting non-live parts must be connected with the PTW ground.