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QC/T 218-2017: Technical specifications for steering column switch for vehicles
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QC/T 218-2017: Technical specifications for steering column switch for vehicles

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QC AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY STANDARD ICS 43.040.10 T 36 Replacing QC/T 218-1996 Technical specifications for steering column switch for vehicles Issued on. JANUARY 09, 2017 Implemented on. JULY 01, 2017 Issued by. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of PRC

Table of Contents

Announcement... 3 Foreword... 9 1 Scope... 11 2 Normative references... 11 3 Terms and definitions... 12 4 Requirements... 13 5 Test method... 21 6 Inspection rules... 32 7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage... 34 Announcement of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China No.2, 2017

Foreword

This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009 "Directives for standardization - Part 1.Structure and drafting of standards". This standard is a revision of QC/T 218-1996 "Technical specifications for steering column upper combined switch of automobile". Compared with QC/T 218-1996, the main changes of this standard are as follows. - MODIFY the scope of application; - MODIFY the normative references; - MODIFY the terms and definitions; - DELETE the quality of workmanship; - MODIFY the appearance; - DELETE the confidentiality requirements; - DELETE the function; - DELETE the identification symbol; - MODIFY the functions and functional characteristics; - MODIFY the gear and function requirements; - MODIFY the conversion force (or torque) requirements; - MODIFY the strength requirements and test methods; - ADD the requirements and test methods for operating sound; - MODIFY the requirements of electroplating layer and chemical treatment layer; - MODIFY the voltage drop requirements; - ADD the requirements and test methods for contact flutter; - MODIFY the requirements and test methods for temperature resistance performance test, temperature cycle change performance, damp heat cycle performance; - ADD the dust resistance requirements and test methods; - ADD the strength requirements and test methods of identification symbols; - MODIFY the durability requirements and test methods; - ADD the requirements and test methods for electronic components; - MODIFY the insulation resistance requirements; - ADD the EMC requirements and test methods; - MODIFY the inspection rules; - MODIFY the marking, packaging, transportation and storage. This standard does not involve patents. This standard was proposed by and shall be under the jurisdiction of the National Automotive Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC 114). Drafting organizations of this standard. Shanghai Keshida-Huayang Automobile Electric Co., Ltd., Changsha Automobile Electric Research Institute, Hangzhou Renren Group Co., Ltd., Changhui Automobile Electric (Huangshan) Co., Ltd. Drafters of this standard. Xiao Jie, Guo Zhongxin, Hu Mengjiao, Xia Yongzhong, Li Weiyang, Zhou Anze, Yan Zhonghua, Qian Guojun, Yu Zihang, Wang Zhengcheng. This standard was first published in December 1996; this is the first revision. Technical specifications for steering column switch for vehicles

1 Scope

This standard specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, etc. of the combined switch on the steering column of the automobile (hereinafter referred to as the "combined switch"). This standard applies to combined switches installed on the steering column of automobiles.

2 Normative references

The following documents are essential to the application of this document. For the dated documents, only the versions with the dates indicated are applicable to this document; for the undated documents, only the latest version (including all the amendments) are applicable to this standard. GB 4094 Motor vehicles - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales QC/T 625-1999 Metallic coatings and conversion coatings for automobiles GB/T 18655-2010 Vehicles boats and internal combustion engines - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement for the protection of on-board receivers GB/T 21437.2-2008 Road vehicles - Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling - Part 2.Electrical transient conduction along supply lines only GB/T 21437.3-2012 Road vehicles - Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling - Part 3.Electrical transient transmission by capacitive and inductive coupling via lines other than supply lines GB/T 19951-2005 Road vehicles - Test methods for electrical disturbances from electrostatic discharge GB/T 33014.2-2016 Road vehicles - Component test methods for electrical/electronic disturbances from narrowband radiated electromagnetic energy - Part 2.Absorb-lined shielded enclosure

3 Terms and definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this standard. 3.1 Steering column switches It is a device that is installed on the steering column of an automobile and is composed of switches that control the lights, signals, electrical appliances and other components of the automobile. 3.2 Electrical steering column switches The combined switches whose circuit contains electronic components. 3.3 Active electrical steering column switches An electronic combined switch containing active electronic components in the circuit. Active electronic components include, for example, analog amplifier circuits, switching power supplies, microprocessor-based controllers, etc.

4 Requirements

4.1 General requirements 4.1.1 Product drawings and technical documents. The combined switch shall meet the requirements of this standard and be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the product drawings and technical documents approved by the prescribed procedures. 4.1.3 Dimensions The size of the combined switch shall conform to the specifications of the product drawings of this type. 4.2 Rated load The rated load of the combined switch shall meet the requirements of the product technical documents. 4.3 Functions, performance and characteristics 4.4 Strength After the strength test, the combined switch shall be able to work normally without damage to the switch structure. 4.5 Operation sound The operating sound of each function gear of the switch shall not be greater than 65 dB(A). 4.6 Electroplating layer and chemical treatment layer The electroplating layer and chemical treatment layer of metal parts shall comply with the relevant requirements in QC/T 625-1999. 4.8 Contact temperature rise In the combined switch, if the rated current of a certain switch is greater than 1 A, it needs to conduct a contact temperature rise test. When the rated current is applied, the temperature rise of the contacts shall not exceed the requirements in Table 3. 4.9 Contact chattering When the switch is in the process of switching between various gears, when the contacts are touching or disconnecting, the chattering time of the contacts shall be less than 30 ms. 4.10 Temperature resistance performance 4.10.1 Low temperature resistance performance. 4.10.2 High temperature resistance performance 4.10.2.1 High temperature storage performance After the high temperature storage test of the combined switch, the appearance shall meet the requirements of 4.1.2.After returning to normal temperature, the functions, functional characteristics and voltage drop shall meet the requirements of 4.3.4.7. 4.13 Salt spray resistance After the combined switch has undergone the salt spray resistance test, its appearance shall meet the requirements of 4.1.2.The functions, functional characteristics, and voltage drop shall meet the requirements of 4.3 and 4.7. There shall be no corrosion pits on the surface after cleaning. 4.14 Dust resistance After the combined switch is subjected to the dust resistance test, the function, functional characteristics and voltage drop shall meet the requirements of 4.3 and 4.7. 4.17 Durability According to the working times of the combined switch specified in Table 4, after the durability test, the absolute value of the conversion force (or torque) change shall not be greater than 40% of the value before the test; the allowable voltage drop shall not be greater than 170% of the value specified in 4.7.Gears and functions shall meet the requirements of 4.3.1. 4.24 Open circuit test The electronic combined switch shall be subjected to an open circuit test. After the test, it shall be turned on and off normally after the normal connection is restored. 4.25 Short circuit protection 4.25.1 Signal circuit The combined switch formed by the signal circuit shall be subjected to a short- circuit protection test. After the test, it shall be turned on and off normally after the normal connection is restored.

5 Test method

5.1 Test conditions 5.1.1 General test conditions The general test conditions of the combined switch are as shown in Table 6. Table 6 -- General test conditions 5.1.2 Test equipment and instruments Unless otherwise specified, the accuracy of the equipment and instruments shall meet the requirements of Table 7. 5.3 Dimension check Use general or special measuring tools that meet the requirements for testing. 5.4 Function and functional characteristic test 5.5 Strength test 5.8 Test of temperature rise of contact Apply the load as specified in the dedicated product specification to the switch; connect the circuit to perform the test. Measure the temperature rise at the lead- out terminal closest to each contact. If the temperature rise value is not greater than 1 °C within 30 minutes, the temperature can be considered stable; the measured value is recorded as the test results. 5.10 Temperature resistance performance test 5.10.1 Low temperature resistance performance test 5.12 Cyclic damp heat resistance test Carry out the test in accordance with the test method specified in 5.6.2.2 of GB/T 28046.4-2011. 5.13 Salt spray resistance test Carry out the test in accordance with the test method specified in 5.5.1 of GB/T 28046.4-2011. 5.14 Dust resistance test Install the combined switch on a special test bench; add all shields and covers, without closing the drain hole; put it into the test chamber. The dust is Arizona ash. The air mixed with dust moves for 6 s, then a pause of 15 minutes, which constitutes 1 cycle; a total of 20 cycles are done. 5.16.2 Adhesion performance test Test the parts with identification symbols on the combined switch. At a uniform speed of 20 mm/s ~ 50 mm/s, with a spacing of 1 mm, cut the grid on the surface of the part identification symbol; then stick a tape (3M 610 model or as negotiated between the supplier and the buyer) on the cutting surface for 1 min ~ 2 min. Make the surface be torn off at an instant; then evaluate the test items. 5.17 Durability test 5.17.1 Durability test rules For different parts of the combined switch, test according to the following methods. For one-piece switches, the same group of samples are used to perform the following tests in sequence; for split switches, the same group of samples are used for the same split switch to be tested sequentially; different split switches can be tested separately. 5.17.6 Wiper switch Apply load specified in the product specification or other specified loads onto the switch; at a rate of 6 times/min ~ 10 times/min, carry out the test. Each full conversion cycle includes the following. 5.17.8 Scrubber switch Apply load specified in the product specification or other specified loads onto the switch; at a rate of 6 times/min ~ 10 times/min, carry out the test. Each full conversion cycle includes the following.

6 Inspection rules

6.1 Exit-factory inspection 6.1.1 The combined switch shall be inspected and qualified before leaving the factory; meanwhile it shall be accompanied by a product quality certificate or a qualified document. 6.2 Acceptance inspection The user has the right to check and accept according to the provisions of GB/T 2828.1.This standard recommends the use of. 6.3 Type test 6.3.1 Inspection conditions When the combined switch has one of the following conditions, type inspection shall be carried out. 6.3.2 The sampling and grouping of the type test shall be carried out in accordance with Table 9.The type test after batch or mass production is allowed to use 2 sets of products for durability test.

7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage

7.1 Marking The marking (identification) of the combined switch shall be clear; the production batch shall meet the requirements. 7.2 Packaging The packaging of the combined switch shall comply with the provisions of 6.2 of QC/T 413-2002. 7.4 Storage If the combined switch meets the above transportation and packaging conditions, it shall meet the relevant standards within 1 year from the date of leaving the factory. ......
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