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    I.S. EN IEC 61730-2:2018

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    PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFICATION - PART 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  27-01-2020

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    Published date:  15-05-2018

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    National Foreword
    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Test categories
    5 Classes and their necessary test procedures
    6 Sampling
    7 Test report
    8 Testing
    9 Pass criteria
    10 Test procedures
    Annex A (informative) - Recommendations for testing
            of PV modules from production
    Annex B (informative) - Fire tests, spread-of-flame and
            burning-brand tests for PV modules
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications
    Annex ZZ (informative) - Relationship between
             this European standard and the safety
             objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96]
             aimed to be covered

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines the testing sequence intended to verify the safety of PV modules whose construction has been assessed by IEC 61730-1.

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    Committee TC 82
    Development Note Supersedes I.S. EN 61730-2. For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (05/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    EN 60904-2:2015 Photovoltaic devices - Part 2: Requirements for photovoltaic reference devices
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    ANSI Z97.1 : 2015 SAFETY GLAZING MATERIALS USED IN BUILDINGS - SAFETY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND METHODS OF TEST
    ISO 813:2016 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of adhesion to a rigid substrate 90 degree peel method
    IEC 60904-9:2007 Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performance requirements
    EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    ISO 23529:2016 Rubber General procedures for preparing and conditioning test pieces for physical test methods
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    EN 60060-1:2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
    ISO 8124-1:2014 Safety of toys Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
    EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60950-1:2005/A2:2013, MODIFIED)
    EN 61730-1:2007/A11:2014 PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFICATION - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (IEC 61730-1:2004, MODIFIED)
    ISO 11925-2:2010 Reaction to fire tests Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame Part 2: Single-flame source test
    EN 60068-3-5:2002 Environmental testing - Part 3-5: Supporting documentation and guidance - Confirmation of the performance of temperature chambers
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    EN 60695-2-10:2013 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
    IEC 61730-1:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction
    IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    EN 61032:1998 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification
    IEC 60598-1:2014+AMD1:2017 CSV Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
    EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    ISO 5893:2002 Rubber and plastics test equipment Tensile, flexural and compression types (constant rate of traverse) Specification
    EN 61140:2016 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment
    IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
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    IEC 60060-1:2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
    EN 62790:2015 Junction boxes for photovoltaic modules - Safety requirements and tests
    IEC 61140:2016 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment
    IEC 61032:1997 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification
    IEC 60695-2-10:2013 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
    IEC 61010-1:2010+AMD1:2016 CSV Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 60904-2 : 3.0EN+(REDLINE+VERSION) PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - PART 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC REFERENCE DEVICES
    IEC 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    EN ISO 11925-2:2010/AC:2011 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS - IGNITABILITY OF PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO DIRECT IMPINGEMENT OF FLAME - PART 2: SINGLE-FLAME SOURCE TEST
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