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  • IEC 62109-1:2010

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    Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 1: General requirements

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    Language(s):  English, Spanish, Castilian, English - French

    Published date:  28-04-2010

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General testing requirements
    5 Marking and documentation
    6 Environmental requirements and conditions
    7 Protection against electric shock and energy hazards
    8 Protection against mechanical hazards
    9 Protection against fire hazards
    10 Protection against sonic pressure hazards
    11 Protection against liquid hazards
    12 Chemical hazards
    13 Physical requirements
    14 Components
    15 Software and firmware performing safety functions
    Annex A (normative) - Measurement of clearances and creepage
                          distances
    Annex B (normative) - Programmable equipment
    Annex C (normative) - Symbols to be used in equipment markings
    Annex D (informative) - Test probes for determining access
    Annex E (informative) - RCDs
    Annex F (informative) - Altitude correction for clearances
    Annex G (informative) - Clearance and creepage distance
                            determination for frequencies greater
                            than 30 kHz
    Annex H (informative) - Measuring instrument for touch current
                            measurements
    Annex I (informative) - Examples of protection, insulation,
                            and overvoltage category requirements
                            for PCE
    Annex J (normative) - Ultraviolet light conditioning test

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    IEC 62109-1:2010 applies to the power conversion equipment (PCE) for use in photovoltaic systems where a uniform technical level with respect to safety is necessary. Defines the minimum requirements for the design and manufacture of PCE for protection against electric shock, energy, fire, mechanical and other hazards. Provides general requirements applicable to all types of PV PCE.

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    Development Note Stability Date: 2017. (09/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Current

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    IEC TS 62786:2017 Distributed energy resources connection with the grid
    14/30295243 DC : 0 BS EN 62909-1 ED 1.0 - BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID CONNECTED POWER CONVERTERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    09/30178783 DC : DRAFT JAN 2009 BS EN 62509 - PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLERS
    13/30289140 DC : 0 BS EN 60364-9-1 ED 1.0 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 9-1: INSTALLATION DESIGN AND,,SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS (PV)
    15/30314469 DC : 0 BS EN 62548 ED.1 - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    PD IEC/TS 62446-3:2017 Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance Photovoltaic modules and plants. Outdoor infrared thermography
    I.S. EN 50524:2009 DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS
    EN 62253 : 2011 PHOTOVOLTAIC PUMPING SYSTEMS - DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
    12/30268003 DC : 0 BS EN 60939-3 - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE
    BS EN 60939-3:2015 Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate
    EN 60939-3:2015/AC:2016-04 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE (IEC 60939-3:2015/COR1:2016)
    PD IEC/TS 62786:2017 Distributed energy resources connection with the grid
    NF EN 50524 : 2009 DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS
    S.R. CLC/TS 50549-2:2015 REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING PLANTS TO BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS - PART 2: CONNECTION TO A MV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
    S.R. HD 60364-7-712:2016 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-712: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS
    EN IEC 62909-1:2018 Bi-directional grid-connected power converters - Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 60364-7-712:2017 Low voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems
    17/30354643 DC : 0 BS EN 62933-2-1 - ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE (ESS) SYSTEMS - PART 2-1: UNIT PARAMETERS AND TESTING METHODS - GENERAL SPECIFICATION
    BS EN 62253:2011 Photovoltaic pumping systems. Design qualification and performance measurements
    11/30246431 DC : 0 BS EN 62548 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS
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    IEC 60364-7-712 REDLINE : 2ED 2017 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-712: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
    EN IEC 62933-2-1:2018 Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 2-1: Unit parameters and testing methods - General specification
    BS IEC 62894 : 2014 PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS - DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE
    I.S. EN 60939-3:2015 PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE
    I.S. EN IEC 62909-1:2018 BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID-CONNECTED POWER CONVERTERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    IEC TS 62446-3:2017 Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance - Part 3: Photovoltaic modules and plants - Outdoor infrared thermography
    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
    IEC 62109-2:2011 Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters
    CLC/TS 50539-12:2013 Low-voltage surge protective devices - Surge protective devices for specific application including d.c. - Part 12: Selection and application principles - SPDs connected to photovoltaic installations
    17/30349713 DC : 0 BS EN 62909-2 - BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID CONNECTED POWER CONVERTERS - PART 2: INTERFACE OF GCPC AND DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO PART 1
    CEI EN 50524 : 2010 DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS
    BS EN 50524:2009 Data sheet and name plate for photovoltaic inverters
    CLC/TS 50549-2:2015 Requirements for generating plants to be connected in parallel with distribution networks - Part 2: Connection to a MV distribution network
    EN 50524:2009 Data sheet and name plate for photovoltaic inverters
    PD IEC/TS 62548:2013 Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements
    UNE-EN 62253:2012 Photovoltaic pumping systems - Design qualification and performance measurements
    IEC 62253:2011 Photovoltaic pumping systems - Design qualification and performance measurements
    04/30089617 DC : DRAFT MARCH 2004
    BS IEC 62548:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements
    PD CLC/TS 50539-12:2013 Low-voltage surge protective devices. Surge protective devices for specific application including d.c. Selection and application principles. SPDs connected to photovoltaic installations
    BS EN 62109-2:2011 Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems Particular requirements for inverters
    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
    13/30280680 DC : 0 BS EN 60947-3:2009+A1:2012+A2 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 3: SWITCHES, DISCONNECTORS, SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS AND FUSE-COMBINATION UNITS
    S.R. CLC/TS 50539-12:2013 LOW-VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION INCLUDING D.C. - PART 12: SELECTION AND APPLICATION PRINCIPLES - SPDS CONNECTED TO PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS
    UNE-EN 62109-2:2013 Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters
    I.S. EN 62109-2:2011 SAFETY OF POWER CONVERTERS FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR INVERTERS (IEC 62109-2:2011 (EQV))
    I.S. EN 62253:2011 PHOTOVOLTAIC PUMPING SYSTEMS - DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
    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 50524:2010 Data sheet and name plate for photovoltaic inverters
    IEC 62909-1:2017 Bi-directional grid connected power converters - Part 1: General requirements
    NF EN 62109-2 : 2012 SAFETY OF POWER CONVERTERS FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR INVERTERS
    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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