The changes from iec to en version are listed in the annex of this report. Consolidated editions the iec is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications. This edition of iec 61215 1 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the second edition of iec 61215. As with the type approval certification according to en iec 61215 resp. Compare features for hipot tester hypot 3805, 3865, 3870, 3880. Requirements f or constr uction issued b y the inter national electrotechnical commission iec was adopted by the bureau of indian standards on the recommendation of the solar photovoltaic. Legally binding document step out from the old to the newjawaharlal nehru. Scope of the work in progress includes onsite measurement of iv characteristics for crystalline silicon pv array, ed 2. Iec 60724 shortcircuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages of 1 kv u m 1,2 kv and 3 kv u m 3,6 kv iec tr 60725 consideration of reference impedances and public supply network impedances for use in determining the disturbance characteristics of electrical equipment having a rated current. Latest amendment of iec 61730 and its impact on backsheet. As from 1 january 1997 all iec publications are issued with a designation in the 60000 series. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Power supply and electromagnetic compatibility published by iec on december 1, 1995 scope and object this section of iec 8702 applies to telecontrol equipment and systems with coded bit serial data transmission for monitoring and control of. Part 1 lists general requirements, part 1 x specifics for each pv technology and part 2 defines testing.
Performance testing under iec 61215 and iec 61646 requires a total of eight test samples, selected at random from a production batch in accordance with iec 60410. En 61730 2 attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of photovoltaic modules, but it cannot be considered to. S28072 1 anodized aluminum frame s29072 1 weather resistant junction box s30072 1 high efficiency crystalline sillicon solar cell builtin bypass diodes in junction box standard iec 61215, iec 61730, tis 18432553 iso 9001. Pvmodul sicherheitszertifizierung entsprechend iec 61730. Addresses the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. This part of iec 60834 applies to teleprotection command systems used to convey command information, generally in conjunction with protection equipment. The new harmonized standard included the updates in iec 61730, published august 2016, as the basis for harmonization with ul 1703 and resulted in ul 61730 1 and ul 61730 2. Subsequently the new iec 61730, the standard for solar pv module safety and adopted in august 2016, provides minimum design requirements to assure the safety of the product during its operation. Iec 61215 for crystalline silicon modules iec 61646 for thin film modules iec 62108 for cpv modules these qualification tests do an excellent job of identifying design, materials and process flaws that could lead to premature field failures. The above listed pv modules fulfil the requirements of application class a class il acc. Review of performance testing requirements for photovoltaic.
Photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, part 1. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document including any amendments applies. Copyright 2008 international electrotechnical commission, iec. Part 1 of iec 61730 addresses the minimum requirements for module design while part 2 deals with the required tests protocols and test. Requirements for construction number of amendments. This national standard is the identical implementation of iec 61730 1. They may be used in pv plants at a maximum system voltage voc at stc of up to 1500 vdc the fire test iec 61730 2 mst 23 was performed the above listed pv.
This part of iec 61730 specifies and describes the fundamental construction requirements for photovoltaic pv modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation. Zertifikat iec 61215 61730 pdf zertifikat pid sicherheit englisch pdf. Advances in materials, increasing system voltages and innovative designs are addressed with new and updated construction and testing requirements. Design qualification and type approval of pvmodules in accordance with iec 61215 iec 61646 introduction, overview the product certification of crystalline pv modules for openair climates is based on international standards from the series iec 68 environmental test procedures. In our lab in germany 30 % of the modules tested to the new standard show some form of chalking. How to achieve the revised iec 61215 and iec 61730. Requirements for construction iec617301am1 1st edition amendment 1 superseded show complete document history. This part of iec 61730 outlines the requirements of testing. Published in 2016, the new second edition relies on the important and fundamental concepts from iec horizontal standards, in particular, the iec 60664 series. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. Test report iec 61730 1 pv module safety qualification part 1. This standard attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of pv modules, but it cannot be considered to encompass all national or regional building codes. Definition eines qualitatszertifikats fur photovoltaikmodule baden. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to detect the potential breakdown of internal and external components of pv modules that would result in fire, electric shock, andor personal injury.
Scope iec 60417 graphical symbols are primarily intended to. This standard is an identical adoption of international standard iec 61730 1. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. It aims at establishing performance requirements and recommended testing methods for command type teleprotection equipment. Requirements for photovoltaic modules tested under fire conditions according to iec 61730 2 iec 61730 describes both the requirements for materials and components, such as e. Requirements for construction published by the international electrotechnical commission. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Pertains to the particular requirements of construction and is to be used in conjunction with iec 61215 or iec 61646. This part of iec 61730 pertains to the particular requirements of construction.
Design qualification and type approval of pv modules acc. Test report iec 617301 pv module safety qualification. Pv module safety qualification according to iec 61730. Clearance between the module frame and mounting surface may be required to allow the cool ambient air circulating behind the module. Iec 608341 teleprotection equipment of power systems.
Feb 09, 2011 requirements for photovoltaic modules tested under fire conditions according to iec 61730 2 iec 61730 describes both the requirements for materials and components, such as e. Iec 608702 1 telecontrol equipment and systems part 2. Iec608705101masterdriver tableofcontents tableofcontents 2 iec608705101masterdriver 3 overview 3 channelsetup 4 devicesetup 6 timing 7 communications 7. This indian standard part 1 which is identical with iec 61730 1. International electrotechnical commission international. Part 1 of iec 61730 addresses the minimum requirements for module design while. Ul 617301 photovoltaic pv module safety qualification. Requirements for photovoltaic modules tested under fire. The international standards for photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, iec 61730 series 61730 1 and 61730 2, were recently updated to reflect changes in pv module technologies. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. Any australiannew zealand table, figure or passage of text that is added and identified by shading is part of this standard. Iec 61646 thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval. Design qualification and type approval of pv modules. The object of the iec is to promote international cooperation on all questions concernin g standardization in the electrical and electronic fields.
Iec ul 61730 the new harmonized standard for safety. It is therefore declared, that the photovoltaic modules of the aforementioned types fulfil the requirements of the safety standard the iec 61730 1. Standard iec 61215, iec 61730, tis 18432553 iso 9001. For more information on iec, ul or astm standards or to purchase a copy of the full specification, visit the following web sites. Iec 61730 1 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems for cable management. Iec 617302, 2004 ed 1, photovoltaic pv module safety qualification part 2. Requirements f or constr uction issued b y the inter national electrotechnical commission iec was adopted by the bureau of indian standards on the. Relevant for solar panel photovoltaic pv solar power rural electrification smart city lvdc. In the iec standard, the conversion is defined and these factors must be used spectrum added filtration mm al hvl mm al quanta per area per air kerma photonsmm2. Photovoltaic solar testing specifications iec 61646, iec. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them.
Out of the jpl blocks, ul 1703, and standards specific to several regional certification laboratories edition 1 of iec 61730 was developed to supplement the type approval standards iec 61215 and. It has served as the initial bridge between the european and american guidelines, but the new revision will provide clearer requirements and. Copyright international electrotechnical commission licensed by information handling services. Iec617301am1 amendment 1 photovoltaic pv module safety qualification part 1. Other standards address the safety qualifications for pv modules, including iec 61730 1, iec 61730 2, and ul 1703, and are outside the scope of this article.
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