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Preparation of Test Specimens
Finished Cable Markers for testing shall be printed with TE approved printers and ribbons (TE
document 411-121005) and printed with Arial size 10 pt font. The initial print contrast must be C8 or
above, reference TE Document 411-121002.
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out on Cable Markers that have had no pre-
conditioning. When required by the test method, testing shall be made with continuous strip. Unless
otherwise specified, all tests shall be made under standard ambient conditions according to IEC
Publication 60212. In cases of dispute the tests shall be carried out at a temperature of 23±2°C and
at 50±5% relative humidity.
Three Cable Markers shall be prepared as detailed in Clause 4.1 and tested in accordance with TE
test reference 109-121012. Samples shall be tested using a Crockmeter fitted with an eraser and 1kg
load using the number of rubs specified in the requirement table.
After the Mark Adherence test, marking shall be examined for legibility using normal reading vision.
Print contrast shall be measured in accordance with TE Document 411-121002.
Nine Cable Markers shall be prepared as detailed in Clause 4.1 and tested in accordance with TE test
reference 109-121014.
The marking shall be examined for legibility using normal reading vision. Print contrast shall be
measured in accordance with TE Document 411-121002.
Three Cable Markers as prepared as in Clause 4.1 shall be completely immersed in each of the fluids
for the times and at the temperatures specified in the requirements table. The volume of the fluid shall
not be less than 20 times that of the specimen. After immersion, the markers are lightly blotted with
tissue paper to remove excess surface fluid and air dried at 23 ± 2°C for 45 ± 15min. The print shall
be tested in accordance with TE test reference 109-121012. Samples are tested with a Crockmeter
fitted with ‘Super Twill’ cloth and a 1kg load.
After the print permanence test, marking shall be examined for legibility using normal reading vision.
Print contrast shall be measured in accordance with TE Document 411-121002.