QC/T 198-2014 in English

1 Scope

This standard specifies the definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of automotive switch.

This standard is applicable to the automotive switches with nominal voltages of 12V and 24V (hereinafter referred to as switches).

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.

GB/T 2423.8 Environmental testing for electric and electronic products - Part 2: Test methods - Test Ed: Free fall
GB/T 2828.1 Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
GB/T 4094 Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales of motor vehicles
GB/T 4094.2 Electric vehicles - Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales
GB 8410 Flammability of automotive interior materials
GB/T 9286 Paints and varnishes - Cross cut test for films
GB/T 30038-2013 Road vehicles - Degrees of protection (IP code) - Protection of electrical equipment against foreign objects, water and access
GB/T 16422.2 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources
GB 18655 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics for the protection of receivers used on board vehicles
GB/T 21437.2 Road vehicles - Electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling
GB/T 28046 Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment
QC/T 413 Basic specifications for automotive electrical equipment
QC/T 423 Marking of terminal of automotive electrical appliances
ISO 11452-1 Road vehicles - Component test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband radiated electromagnetic energy

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
mechanical switch
switch which realizes circuit on-off by using the internal mechanical structure

3.2
electronic switch
switch which realizes circuit on-off by using the internal electronic device

4 Requirements

4.1 General requirements

4.1.1 General.

The switch shall meet the requirements of this standard and be manufactured according to the drawings and technical documents approved through specified procedure.

The graphic symbols for the switch shall meet the requirements of GB 4094 and GB 4094.2. The pattern engraving, printing or color marking shall be set correctly and clearly.

The switches with lighting characteristics shall be provided with uniform light transmission and free from light leakage. Color code and brightness shall meet the requirements of drawings.

Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test method
6 Inspection rules
7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage