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  • EN IEC 62688:2018

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    Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies - Safety qualification

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    Published date:  02-02-2018

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Sampling
    5 Marking
    6 Report
    7 Requirements for construction - Module application classes
    8 Construction
    9 Modifications
    10 Requirements for supplied documents
    11 Overcurrent protection
    12 Metal parts
    13 Polymeric materials
    14 Internal wiring and current-carrying parts
    15 Connections
    16 Bonding and grounding
    17 Protection against electric shock and energy hazards
    18 Field wiring compartments with covers
    19 Requirements for testing - Test categories
    20 Testing
    Annex A (informative) Bimetallic junction
    Annex B (normative) Recommendations for testing
            of modules from production
    Annex C (normative) Alternative test method to
            electricity safety of CPV receivers
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications

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    IEC 62688:2017(E) describes the fundamental construction and testing requirements for Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. This document attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of concentrator photovoltaic modules and assemblies, but does not encompass all national and regional codes. This document is designed so that its test sequence can coordinate with those of IEC62108, so that a single set of samples may be used to perform both the safety and performance evaluation of a CPV module and assembly.

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    Committee CLC/TC 82
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Current

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