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    I.S. EN 61730-1:2007

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    PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFICATION - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  27-04-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2007

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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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

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    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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    Development Note For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By

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    EN 60065:2014/AC:2017-01 AUDIO, VIDEO AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60065:2014/COR2:2016)
    IEC 60189-1:2007 Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 1: General test and measuring methods
    IEC 60695-1-1:1999 Fire hazard testing - Part 1-1: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - General guidelines
    IEC 61215:2005 Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval
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    ISO 9773:1998 Plastics — Determination of burning behaviour of thin flexible vertical specimens in contact with a small-flame ignition source
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    IEC 60364-5-51:2005 Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-51: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules
    EN 60512-5-2:2002 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 5-2: Current-carrying capacity tests - Test 5b: Current-temperature derating
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    EN 60947-1:2007/A2:2014 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 1: GENERAL RULES (IEC 60947-1:2007/A2:2014)
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    IEC 61646:2008 Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval
    ISO 262:1998 ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts
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    EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
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    IEC 60189-2:2007 Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 2: Cables in pairs, triples, quads and quintuples for inside installations
    ISO 261:1998 ISO general purpose metric screw threads General plan
    EN 61140:2016 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment
    IEC 60587:2007 Electrical insulating materials used under severe ambient conditions - Test methods for evaluating resistance to tracking and erosion
    EN 61984:2009 Connectors - Safety requirements and tests
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    IEC 60216-5:2008 Electrical insulating materials - Thermal endurance properties - Part 5: Determination of relative thermal endurance index (RTE) of an insulating material
    EN 50380:2017 Marking and documentation requirements for Photovoltaic Modules
    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 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    IEC 60216-1:2013 Electrical insulating materials - Thermal endurance properties - Part 1: Ageing procedures and evaluation of test results
    ASTM E 162 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
    EN 61215:2005 Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval
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