Klass.-Nr./Class. No. 8MA00 October 2006
Electrical and Electronic Assemblies in
Motor Vehicles
General Test Conditions
VW
80101
Konzernnorm
Descriptors: assembly, electrical assembly, electronic assembly, test condition
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Fachverantwortung/Technical responsibility Normung/Standards
E2TC, 1733 Mr. Guse
EE Mr. Hofmann Tel: +49-5361-9-78398 I/EE Mr. Wolfsteiner Tel: +49-841-
8934210 Tel: +49-5361-9-32438 Terlinden
Confidential. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be transmitted or reproduced without prior permission of a Standards Department of the Volkswagen Group.
Parties to a contract can only obtain this standard via the B2B supplier platform “www.vwgroupsupply.com”.
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Contents
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1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 3
2 General requirements ......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Specifications and test sequence........................................................................................ 3
2.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Relevant areas for requirements and types of requirement for vehicles ............................. 6
2.4 Operating modes................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Functional states ................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 General test conditions ....................................................................................................... 9
3 Electrical requirements...................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Operating voltages ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Operating voltage dips ...................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Rear feed .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Voltage level: HIGH/LOW status assignment.................................................................... 12
3.5 Function during undervoltage and overvoltage ................................................................. 13
3.6 Operating current .............................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Closed-circuit current consumption and closed-circuit charge consumption..................... 14
3.8 Reverse-polarity protection ............................................................................................... 15
3.9 Overcurrent resistance...................................................................................................... 16
3.10 Overvoltage protection during long-term operation ........................................................... 16
3.11 Overvoltage resistance during short-term operation ......................................................... 17
3.12 Superimposed alternating voltage..................................................................................... 17
3.13 Slow decrease and increase of the supply voltage ........................................................... 18
3.14 Reset behavior at voltage dip............................................................................................ 18
3.15 Short-circuit protection ...................................................................................................... 20
3.16 Breakdown strength .......................................................................................................... 20
3.17 Insulation resistance ......................................................................................................... 21
3.18 Interruptions ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.19 Voltage drops .................................................................................................................... 21
3.20 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................ 22
4 Mechanical requirements .................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Vibration ............................................................................................................................ 23
4.2 Mechanical shock test ....................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Drop test............................................................................................................................ 32
4.4 Crimp and plug connections.............................................................................................. 32
4.5 Push-on connection on electric and electronic components in the vehicle ....................... 32
4.6 Pull-out strength ................................................................................................................ 32
5 Climatic requirements ....................................................................................................... 33
5.1 Testing at constant temperature ....................................................................................... 33
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5.2 Temperature cycle tests .................................................................................................... 34
5.3 Multi-stage temperature test.............................................................................................. 35
5.4 Resistance to open air weathering .................................................................................... 35
5.5 Resistance to environmental factors ................................................................................. 35
5.6 Thermal shock test by water ............................................................................................. 38
6 Chemical requirements ..................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Resistance to chemical agents.......................................................................................... 40
7 Endurance test .................................................................................................................. 41
7.1 Endurance testing of electrical and electronic systems/components ................................ 41
7.2 Endurance testing of electromechanical systems/components......................................... 45
7.3 Component-specific endurance testing ............................................................................. 47
8 Table ................................................................................................................................. 47
9 Referenced standards ....................................................................................................... 48
Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to Volkswagen standard VW 80101,
2005-06:
─ Section 2, General requirements supplemented
─ Table 5: Note added
─ Section "Material requirements" removed
─ Operating mode 3 added
─ Section 3.4, Voltage level: Table 7, Assignment of voltage levels to input states, and Table 8,
Voltage levels when connected to terminal 15 added
─ Undefined functions not permitted for functional states C, D and E
─ Section 3.5, Function during undervoltage and overvoltage: Figure 3, Voltage overview
updated
─ Section 3.8, Reverse-polarity protection: Aim added, requirements specified
─ Section 3.9.2, Electronic outputs: Current load specified
─ Section 3.15, Short-circuit protection: Requirements specified and Figure added
─ Section 3.18, Interruptions: Plug interruptions added
─ Section 4.1, Vibration: 1st paragraph updated
─ Section "Climatic requirements": Mechanical activation added in tests for operating mode 3.2
─ Test dust, Arizona dust A.2 according to ISO 12103-1
─ Section 5.2.1, Temperature cycle with specified rate of change: operating mode added
─ Section 5.2.2, Rapid change of temperature with specified transfer duration: Printed circuit
boards added
─ Section 5.5.2, Engine cleaning was Section 6.2
─ Temperature profile figures reduced, and specification of operating modes added
─ Endurance test, Section 7.1 and Section 7.1.1: Operating mode and note added
Previous issues
1987-06, 1988-08, 1992-01, 1993-04, 1994-05, 1995-06, 1998-01, 1999-06, 2000-09, 2001-04,
2003-05, 2004-07, 2005-06
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1 Scope
Volkswagen standard VW 80101 specifies general test conditions for electrical, electromechanical
and electronic components/systems in vehicles.
When referring to this standard in component-specific Technical Supply Specifications, drawings
and Performance Specifications, Table 27 (Section 8) shall apply and be supplemented with the
appropriate specifications in consultation with the responsible Volkswagen Group engineering
departments.
2 General requirements
The requirements apply to the entire operating voltage and operating temperature range.
The functions and test conditions required for the respective test shall be permanently monitored
and documented (at least temperature and supply voltage as well as switching performance,
voltage drops, load currents, closed-circuit current and bus messages including timing and content,
etc., where applicable).
If test severity is not indicated, the standard requirements shall apply.
VW 80101 specifies values for temperature, vibration resistance and leak tightness for the
relevant areas for requirements. Deviations due to the installed position shall be
documented in the Performance Specifications.
Requirements called out in drawings and Performance Specifications take precedence
over component-specific Technical Supply Specifications.
Requirements specified in component-specific Technical Supply Specifications take
precedence over VW 80101.
Requirements called out in drawings, Performance Specifications and component-
specific Technical Supply Specifications refer in principle to conditioned
components/systems.
2.1 Specifications and test sequence
The Table presented below shall be used in the component-specific Technical Supply Specification
or Performance Specifications, containing the relevant data.
Table 1 – Tests according to VW 80101
The requirements apply to the entire operating voltage and operating temperature range.
The functions and test conditions required for testing shall be monitored and documented
continuously.
The test sequence must be followed.
Designation Specifications
acc. to VW 80101
Deviations
from VW 80101
Operating temperature see Section 2.3
Storage temperature see Section 2.3
Operating voltage see Section 3.1
Test procedures acc. to VW 80101
Test designation
Testing required = X
Testing not required = –
Specifications for
tests acc. to
VW 80101
Notes to/
deviations from
VW 80101
Each component and each specimen shall meet all requirements in the following test sequence.
Conditioning (aging in mechanically circulated air,
without load)
X
see Section 5.1.1
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Low-temperature operation X see Section 5.1.2
High-temperature operation see Section 5.1.3
Temperature cycle with specified rate of change see Section 5.2.1
Breakdown strength see Section 3.16
Insulation resistance see Section 3.17
Endurance shock test for systems/components in
doors and lids
see Section 4.2.1
Mechanical shock test for systems/components on
the body
see Section 4.2.2
Vibration resistance X Acc. to relevant area for
requirements see Section 4.1
Endurance test X see Section 7
The following tests can be carried out simultaneously after conditioning (aging in mechanically
circulated air, without load).
Operating voltage dips see Section 3.2
Rear feed see Section 3.3
Function during undervoltage and overvoltage X see Section 3.4
Voltage level: HIGH/LOW status assignment X see Section 3.4
Operating current see Section 3.6
Closed-circuit current consumption see Section 3.7
Reverse-polarity protection X see Section 3.8
Overcurrent resistance see Section 3.9
Overvoltage protection during long-term operation see Section 3.10
Overvoltage protection during short-term
operation (external start simulation)
see Section 3.11
Superimposed alternating voltage see Section 3.12
Slow lowering and increasing of the supply
voltage
see Section 3.13
Reset behavior at voltage dip see Section 3.14
Short-circuit protection see Section 3.15
Interruptions X see Section 3.18
Voltage drops see Section 3.19
Interference emission acc. to TL 965 see Section 3.20.2
Conducted interference acc. to TL 820 66 see Section 3.20.1
Radiated interference acc. to TL 821 66 see Section 3.20.3
EMC on sensor lines acc. to TL 823 66 see Section 3.20.1.3
Immunity to electrostatic discharges acc. to
TL 824 66
see Section 3.20.4
Drop test see Section 4.3
Crimp and plug connections see Section 4.4
Push-on connection on electric and electronic
components in the vehicle
see Section 4.5
Pull-out strength see Section 4.6
Thermal shock test by air see Section 5.2.2
Multi-stage temperature test see Section 5.3
Resistance to open air weathering see Section 5.4
X see Section 5.5.1 Sealing against dust and spray water acc. to
DIN 40050-9, subsequently (using the same DUT)
Moist heat, cyclic
X
see Section 5.5.3
Salt spray fog see Section 5.5.4
Thermal shock test by water see Section 5.6
Resistance to chemical agents X see Section 6.1
Engine cleaning (test IP X9K) see Section 5.5.2
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2.2 Definitions
2.2.1 Terms
System Functionally linked components, e.g. ABS system, ESP system
Component Part of a functionally linked system, e.g. actuator, sensor, control unit
DUT The system or component to be tested (device under test)
Functions Contains system-specific and diagnostic functions
2.2.2 Abbreviations
IN Nominal current
TNH The post-heating temperature is the maximum ambient temperature occurring in
the relevant area for requirement (see Table 2) after vehicle cut-off.
ToL The maximum storage temperature is the highest temperature which is
permissible for storage or transportation of the DUT. It comprises temperatures
during paint drying and heat built-up in the engine compartment, for example. The
DUT is not operated.
TRT Room temperature (+23 ± 5) °C; if not otherwise sp ecified this is the test
temperature
TuB , ToB The minimum/maximum operating temperature is the lowest/highest ambient
temperature at which the DUT may be continuously operated. Self-heating is not
taken into account.
TuL The minimum storage temperature is the lowest temperature which is permissible
for storage or transportation of the DUT. The DUT is not operated.
UBmax Maximum operating voltage at which the DUT can be continuously operated.
UBmin Minimum operating voltage at which the DUT can be operated.
UN Nominal voltage
UPA Test voltage at running engine
UPB Test voltage at battery operation
UPC Test voltage for reverse-polarity battery connection at external start
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2.3 Relevant areas for requirements and types of requirement for vehicles
See Figures 1 and Table 2.
Figure 1 – Relevant areas on vehicle for requirements
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Table 2 – Relevant areas for requirements and types of requirement
Operating
temperature
range
(°C)
Storage
temperature
range
(°C)
Type of requirement
Relevant area on vehicle
Vibration
load
acc. to
Section
Mechanical
shock
acc. to
Section
TuB ToB TuL ToL
Resistance to
environmental
factors
Resistance
to
chemical agents 2)
acc. to Table 16
Sealing against
dust and
spray water
DIN 40050-9
If the DUT might be subjected to water when used acc. to the specifications or in the event of predictable misuse, protection type IP 6K 8 shall be used (e.g. doors and lids, footwell, plenum panel).
If the values in the Table are not sufficiently specified, the requirements have to be defined in the Performance Specifications.
1 a
1 b
Front area, interior
Front area, exterior
4.1.4
Severity 2 4.2.2
-40
-40
+120 3)
+70
-40
-40
+130
+90
Salt spray fog
Moist heat e, f, g, i, j, q, s IP 5K 4K and IP X 9K 1)
2 Engine compartment 4.1.4 4.2.2 -40 +120 3) -40 +140 Salt spray fog
Moist heat
a to q IP 5K 4K and
IP X 9K 1)
3 Engine-mounted parts
Transmission-mounted
parts
Intake plenum, not
connected to other
components
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
- -40 +140 3) -40 +140 Salt spray fog
Moist heat
a to q IP 5K 4K and
IP X 9K 1)
4 Plenum panel 4.1.4 4.2.2 -40 +70 -40 +90 Salt spray fog
Moist heat
f, g, j, q, s IP 5K 4K and
IP X 9K 1)
5 Dashboard, center console 4.1.4
Severity 2
4.2.2 -40 +70 -40 +90 Moist heat m, r, s, u IP 5K 0
6 Doors (interior) 4.1.4 4.2.1 -40 +80 -40 +100 Moist heat m, r, s, t, u IP 5K 3
7 Doors, side area (exterior) 4.1.4 4.2.2,
Doors 4.2.1
-40 +70 -40 +90 Salt spray fog
Moist heat
f, g, j, q IP 5K 4K and
IP X 9K 1)
8 Passenger-compartment
floor, cross panel, center
tunnel and luggage
compartment
4.1.4 4.2.2 -40 +70 -40 +90 Moist heat m, r, s, t IP 5K 0
9 Passenger compartment,
roof
4.1.4 4.2.2 -40 +95 -40 +105 Moist heat s, u IP 5K 0
10 Chassis 4.1.4 4.2.2 -40 +70 -40 +90 Salt spray fog
Moist heat
a to q IP 5K 4K and
IP X 9K 1)
11 Roof and rear area, exterior
add-on parts
Engine hood and trunk
lid/tailgate
4.1.4 4.2.2
Engine hood and
trunk lid/tailgate
4.2.1
-40 +70 -40 +90 Salt spray fog
Moist heat
e, f, g, i, j, q, s IP 5K 4K and
IP X 9K 1)
1) IP X 9K testing acc. to Section 5.5.2, as well as additional splash water test acc. to Section 5.6.
2) Chemical agent c (battery acid), only if required in Performance Specifications.
3) Temperature profile with post-heating phase acc. to Figure 16 and Table 16.
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2.4 Operating modes
The following operating modes are distinguished:
2.4.1 Operating mode 1
The DUT is not electrically operated.
─ Operating mode 1.1 No lines are connected to the DUT.
─ Operating mode 1.2 All lines are connected according to vehicle installation, but no
voltage is applied.
2.4.2 Operating mode 2
The DUT is electrically operated with the supply voltage UPB (battery voltage) as in a cut-off vehicle
(engine OFF).
All system components (e.g. sensors, actuators) and lines are connected to the DUT.
─ Operating mode 2.1 System/component functions are not activated (e.g. sleep
mode).
─ Operating mode 2.2 Systems/components with function and activation in normal
operating mode.
2.4.3