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  • EN 61730-1:2007/A11:2014

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    PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFICATION - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (IEC 61730-1:2004, MODIFIED)

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    Superseded date:  01-04-2018

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Application classes
    4 Construction requirements
    5 Polymeric materials
    6 Internal wiring and current-carrying parts
    7 Connections
    8 Bonding and grounding
    9 Creepage and clearance distances
    11 Marking
    12 Requirements for supplied documents
    13 Modifications
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies the fundamental construction requirements for photovoltaic (PV) modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime.

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    Committee TC 82
    Development Note Redesignated as EN IEC 61730-1. (05/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    I.S. EN 62790:2015 JUNCTION BOXES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
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    I.S. EN 50548:2011 JUNCTION BOXES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    DD CLC/TS 61836:2009 Solar photovoltaic energy systems. Terms, definitions and symbols
    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 62253:2011 Photovoltaic pumping systems. Design qualification and performance measurements
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    NF EN 50548 : 2011 AMD 2 2014 JUNCTION BOXES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
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    EN 50583-1:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings - Part 1: BIPV modules
    EN 62109-2:2011 Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters
    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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