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  • EN 50618:2014

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    Electric cables for photovoltaic systems

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    Published date:  19-12-2014

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Rated voltage
    5 Requirements for the construction of cables
    6 Marking
    7 Requirements for completed cables
    Annex A (normative) - Guide to use - Use of cables for
            PV systems
    Annex B (normative) - Requirements for insulation and
            sheathing materials
    Annex C (normative) - Cold impact test
    Annex D (normative) - Dynamic penetration test
    Annex E (normative) - Weathering/UV resistance test
    Bibliography

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    This European Standard applies to low smoke halogen-free, flexible, single-core power cables with cross-linked insulation and sheath. In particular for use at the direct current (d.c.) side of photovoltaic systems, with a nominal d.c. voltage of 1,5 kV between conductors and between conductor and earth.The cables are suitable to be used with Class II equipment.The cables are designed to operate at a normal maximum conductor temperature of 90 °C, but for a maximum of 20 000 hours a max. conductor temperature of 120 °C at a max. ambient temperature of 90 °C is permitted.NOTE The expected period of use under normal usage conditions as specified in this standard is at least 25 years.

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    Committee CLC/TC 20
    Development Note Supersedes PREN 50618. (12/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    I.S. EN 62790:2015 JUNCTION BOXES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    BS EN 50380:2017 Marking and documentation requirements for Photovoltaic Modules
    BS IEC 62790 : 2014 JUNCTION BOXES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    EN 50380:2017 Marking and documentation requirements for Photovoltaic Modules
    16/30334230 DC : 0 BS EN 50380 - MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    EN IEC 61730-1:2018/AC:2018-06 PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFICATION - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (IEC 61730-1:2016)
    S.R. HD 60364-7-712:2016 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-712: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS
    BS EN 62790:2015 Junction boxes for photovoltaic modules. Safety requirements and tests
    16/30350588 DC : 0 BS PD IEC/TS 62446-3 ED 1.0 - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS - REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING, DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE - PART 3: OUTDOOR INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND PLANTS
    EN IEC 62933-2-1:2018 Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 2-1: Unit parameters and testing methods - General specification
    I.S. EN IEC 62933-2-1:2018 ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE (EES) SYSTEMS - PART 2-1: UNIT PARAMETERS AND TESTING METHODS - GENERAL SPECIFICATION
    UNE-EN 62790:2015 Junction boxes for photovoltaic modules - Safety requirements and tests
    I.S. EN 50380:2017 MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    IEC 62933-2-1:2017 Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 2-1: Unit parameters and testing methods - General specification
    UNE-HD 60364-7-712:2017 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) systems
    EN 62790:2015 Junction boxes for photovoltaic modules - Safety requirements and tests
    PREN 50380 : DRAFT 2016 MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    I.S. EN IEC 61730-1:2018 PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFICATION - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
    UNE-EN 50380:2003 Datasheet and nameplate information for photovoltaic modules
    BS IEC 62548:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements
    15/30314469 DC : 0 BS EN 62548 ED.1 - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    IEC 61730-1:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction
    HD 60364-7-712:2016 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) systems

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