• IEC 62446:2009

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Grid connected photovoltaic systems - Minimum requirements for system documentation, commissioning tests and inspection

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  19-01-2016

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

    Published date:  13-05-2009

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 System documentation requirements
      4.1 General
      4.2 System data
          4.2.1 Basic system information
          4.2.2 System designer information
          4.2.3 System installer information
      4.3 Wiring diagram
          4.3.1 General
          4.3.2 Array - general specifications
          4.3.3 PV string information
          4.3.4 Array electrical details
          4.3.5 Earthing and overvoltage protection
          4.3.6 AC system
      4.4 Datasheets
      4.5 Mechanical design information
      4.6 Operation and maintenance information
      4.7 Test results and commissioning data
    5 Verification
      5.1 General
      5.2 General
      5.3 Inspection
          5.3.1 General
          5.3.2 DC system inspection
          5.3.3 Protection against overvoltage/electric shock
          5.3.4 AC system
          5.3.5 Labelling and identification
      5.4 Testing
          5.4.1 General
          5.4.2 Continuity of protective earthing and/or
                equipotential bonding conductors
          5.4.3 Polarity test
          5.4.4 PV string - open circuit voltage measurement
          5.4.5 PV string - current measurement
          5.4.6 Functional tests
          5.4.7 PV array Insulation resistance test
      5.5 Verification reports
          5.5.1 General
          5.5.2 Initial verification
          5.5.3 Periodic verification
    Annex A (informative) Model verification certificate
    Annex B (informative) Model inspection report
    Annex C (informative) Model PV array test report
    Annex D (informative) PV array infrared camera
            inspection procedure

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    IEC 62446:2009 defines the minimal information and documentation required to be handed over to a customer following the installation of a grid connected PV system. Also describes the minimum commissioning tests, inspection criteria and documentation expected to verify the safe installation and correct operation of the system. Is written for grid connected PV systems only.

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    Development Note Stability Date: 2014. (10/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Superseded

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

    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
    I.S. EN 50583-2:2016 PHOTOVOLTAICS IN BUILDINGS - PART 2: BIPV SYSTEMS
    EN 50583-2:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings - Part 2: BIPV systems
    BS EN 50583-1:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings BIPV modules
    BS EN 50583-2:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings BIPV systems
    S.R. HD 60364-7-712:2016 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-712: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) 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
    11/30246431 DC : 0 BS EN 62548 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS
    UNE-EN 50583-2:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings - Part 2: BIPV systems
    12/30266506 DC : 0 BS EN 50583 - PHOTOVOLTAICS IN BUILDINGS
    16/30301665 DC : 0 BS EN 61439-2 ED3.0 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 2: POWER SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES
    UNE-HD 60364-7-712:2017 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) systems
    ASTM E 3010 : 2015 Standard Practice for Installation, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance Process (ICOMP) of Photovoltaic Arrays
    PREN 50583 : DRAFT 2012 PHOTOVOLTAICS IN BUILDINGS
    I.S. EN 50583-1:2016 PHOTOVOLTAICS IN BUILDINGS - PART 1: BIPV MODULES
    PD IEC/TS 62548:2013 Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements
    UNE-EN 50583-1:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings - Part 1: BIPV modules
    EN 50583-1:2016 Photovoltaics in buildings - Part 1: BIPV modules
    HD 60364-7-712:2016 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) systems

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 60364-7-712:2017 Low voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems
    IEC 60364-6:2016 Low voltage electrical installations - Part 6: Verification
    IEC TR 60755:2008 General requirements for residual current operated protective devices
    IEC 61730-1:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction
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