SPECIFICATION: RW-2510 THIS ISSUE: ISSUE 2 DATE: February 2014 SPECIFICATION RW-2510 Document Number 108-121013 RPS 1. SCOPE This specification covers the requirements and performance of the RPS Marker System. This system is an automatic method of identifying wire and cable. The mark is permanent upon printing. 1.1 CLASSIFICATION 1.1.1 Markers The markers shall be fabricated from modified radiation cross-linked polymer tubing, flattened and mounted on a carrier. 1.1.2 System Equipment The recommended Printer Ribbon Systems for use with RPS are shown in the latest version of document 411-121005 Identification Printer Product Ribbon Matrix. System performance is evaluated in this specification REVISION HISTORY Revision Description of change Date Incorporated By Number 1 Replaces RT-1804 issue 8 July 2004 - 2 Format update February 2014 M Priddle While TE Connectivity has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this specification, TE Connectivity does not guarantee that it is error-free, nor does TE Connectivity make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE Connectivity reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity 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 Connectivity for the latest dimensions and design specifications. 2014 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company RW-2510 Issue 2 *Trademark. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled. Page 2 SPECIFICATION RW 2510 ISSUE 2 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS This specification takes precedence over documents referenced herein. Unless otherwise specified, the latest issue of the referenced documents applies. 2.1 PUBLICATIONS ASTM D 2672 Heat Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical use UL224 Standard for Extruded Insulating Tubing ISO-846 Plastics Evaluation of the action of microorganisms SAE AS5942 Marking of Electrical Insulating Materials IEWI-012 TE Connectivity: Mark Adherence & Print Permanence testing using the hand operated Crockmeter. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 MATERIAL The sleeving shall be fabricated from irradiated, thermally stabilized, modified polyolefin compound containing no cadmium in the formulation. 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 accordance with Figure 1. 3.4 PROPERTIES The sleeves shall meet the requirements of Table 4. 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. 4.1.2 Acceptance Tests Acceptance tests are those performed on finished markers submitted for acceptance under the contract. Acceptance tests shall consist of the following: Appearance Dimensions Longitudinal Change 2014 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company RW-2510 Issue 2 *Trademark. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled.