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IEC TS 62788-2:2017
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Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 2: Polymeric materials - Frontsheets and backsheets
12-07-2024
16-08-2017
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test procedures
5 Uniform characterization form (UCF)
6 Data sheet
7 Product identification sheet (label)
Annex A (informative) - Overview of adhesion testing
of frontsheet and backsheet
Annex B (normative) - Adhesive bond strength test
procedures in PV context
Annex C (normative) - DC breakdown voltage
Annex D (informative) - Abrasion testing
Annex E (normative) - Sampling of films
Annex F (normative) - Sample preparation
Bibliography
IEC TS 62788-2:2017(E) defines test methods and datasheet reporting requirements for safety and performance related properties (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and chemical) of non-rigid polymeric materials intended for use in terrestrial photovoltaic modules as polymeric frontsheets and backsheets. The test methods define how to characterize backsheet and frontsheet materials and their components in a manner representative of how they will be used in the module, which eventually includes combination with other matched components such as encapsulant or adhesives. The methods described in this document support the safety and performance related tests defined on PV module level as defined in the series IEC 61730 and IEC 61215. This document also defines test methods for assessment of inherent material characteristics of polymeric backsheets and frontsheets or their components.
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TC 82
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Stability Date: 2022. (08/2017)
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DocumentType |
Technical Specification
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PublisherName |
International Electrotechnical Committee
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Superseded
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Standards | Relationship |
IS 16792 : Part 2 : 2020 | Identical |
NEN NVN IEC/TS 62788-2 : 2017 | Identical |
VDE V 0126-37-2:2019-02 | Identical |
DIN IEC/TS 62788-2 : 2019-02 | Identical |
PD IEC/TS 62788-2:2017 | Identical |
DS IEC/TS 62788-2 : 2017 | Identical |
IEC TS 62788-7-2:2017 | Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 7-2: Environmental exposures - Accelerated weathering tests of polymeric materials |
UNE-EN 62788-1-5:2017 | Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 1-5: Encapsulants - Measurement of change in linear dimensions of sheet encapsulation material resulting from applied thermal conditions |
BS EN 62788-1-5:2016 | Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules Encapsulants. Measurement of change in linear dimensions of sheet encapsulation material resulting from applied thermal conditions |
17/30352672 DC : 0 | BS IEC 62788-5-1 ED 1.0 - MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR MATERIALS USED IN PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - 5-1: EDGE SEALS - SUGGESTED TEST METHODS FOR USE WITH EDGE SEAL MATERIALS |
EN 62788-1-5:2016/AC:2017-11 | MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR MATERIALS USED IN PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - PART 1-5: ENCAPSULANTS - MEASUREMENT OF CHANGE IN LINEAR DIMENSIONS OF SHEET ENCAPSULATION MATERIAL RESULTING FROM APPLIED THERMAL CONDITIONS (IEC 62788-1-5:2016/COR1:2017) |
PD IEC/TS 62788-7-2:2017 | Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules Environmental exposures. Accelerated weathering tests of polymeric materials |
IEC 60243-1:2013 | Electric strength of insulating materials - Test methods - Part 1: Tests at power frequencies |
IEC 60112:2003+AMD1:2009 CSV | Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials |
ISO 15106-2:2003 | Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of water vapour transmission rate — Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method |
IEC 60212:2010 | Standard conditions for use prior to and during the testing of solid electrical insulating materials |
IEC 60068-2-68:1994 | Environmental testing - Part 2-68: Tests - Test L: Dust and sand |
ISO 17223:2014 | Plastics — Determination of yellowness index and change in yellowness index |
IEC 60068-1:2013 | Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance |
IEC 61730-2:2016 | Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing |
ISO 2808:2007 | Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness |
IEC TS 61836:2007 | Solar photovoltaic energy systems - Terms, definitions and symbols |
ISO 11664-4:2008 | Colorimetry Part 4: CIE 1976 L*a*b* Colour space |
ISO 11359-1:2014 | Plastics — Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) — Part 1: General principles |
IEC 60904-3 : 3.0 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - PART 3: MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SOLAR DEVICES WITH REFERENCE SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE DATA |
ISO 11359-2:1999 | Plastics Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) Part 2: Determination of coefficient of linear thermal expansion and glass transition temperature |
IEC 60216-2:2005 | Electrical insulating materials - Thermal endurance properties - Part 2: Determination of thermal endurance properties of electrical insulating materials - Choice of test criteria |
ISO 15106-1:2003 | Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of water vapour transmission rate — Part 1: Humidity detection sensor method |
ASTM E 1461 : 2013 : REDLINE | Standard Test Method for Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method |
IEC 60296:2012 RLV | Fluids for electrotechnical applications - Unused mineral insulating oils for transformers and switchgear |
ISO 11664-1:2007 | Colorimetry Part 1: CIE standard colorimetric observers |
ISO 4587:2003 | Adhesives Determination of tensile lap-shear strength of rigid-to-rigid bonded assemblies |
ISO 15106-3:2003 | Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of water vapour transmission rate — Part 3: Electrolytic detection sensor method |
EN 821-2:1997 | Advanced technical ceramics - Monolithic ceramics - Thermo-physical properties - Part 2: Determination of thermal diffusivity by the laser flash (or heat pulse) method |
IEC 62788-1-2:2016 | Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 1-2: Encapsulants - Measurement of volume resistivity of photovoltaic encapsulants and other polymeric materials |
ISO 15105-2:2003 | Plastics — Film and sheeting — Determination of gas-transmission rate — Part 2: Equal-pressure method |
IEC 61189-3:2007 | Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other interconnection structures and assemblies - Part 3: Test methods for interconnection structures (printed boards) |
IEC 61730-1:2016 | Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction |
ISO 291:2008 | Plastics Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing |
ASTM D 7869 : 2017 : REDLINE | Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings |
IEC 60904-3:2016 | Photovoltaic devices - Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data |
ISO 536:2012 | Paper and board Determination of grammage |
IEC TS 62788-7-2:2017 | Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 7-2: Environmental exposures - Accelerated weathering tests of polymeric materials |
IEC 60050-826:2004 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 826: Electrical installations |
IEC 60243-2:2013 | Electric strength of insulating materials - Test methods - Part 2: Additional requirements for tests using direct voltage |
SAC GB/T 31034 : 2014 | INSULATING BACK SHEET FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICON TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULES |
ISO 11664-2:2007 | Colorimetry — Part 2: CIE standard illuminants |
IEC 61140:2016 | Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment |
IEC 60216-5:2008 | Electrical insulating materials - Thermal endurance properties - Part 5: Determination of relative thermal endurance index (RTE) of an insulating material |
ISO 2409:2013 | Paints and varnishes Cross-cut test |
ISO 527-3:1995 | Plastics Determination of tensile properties Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets |
IEC 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests |
IEC 60050-581:2008 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 581: Electromechanical components for electronic equipment |
IEC 60216-1:2013 | Electrical insulating materials - Thermal endurance properties - Part 1: Ageing procedures and evaluation of test results |
IEC 62805-2:2017 | Method for measuring photovoltaic (PV) glass - Part 2: Measurement of transmittance and reflectance |
ASTM D 374 : 1999 | Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation |
ISO 2813:2014 | Paints and varnishes — Determination of gloss value at 20°, 60° and 85° |
ISO 4593:1993 | Plastics Film and sheeting Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning |
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