SN EN 61215 : 2005

1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Sampling
4 Marking
5 Testing
6 Pass criteria
7 Major visual defects
8 Report
9 Modifications
10 Test procedures
    10.1 Visual inspection
    10.2 Performance at STC
    10.3 Insulation test
    10.4 Measurement of temperature coefficients
    10.5 Measurement of nominal operating cell
          temperature (NOCT)
    10.6 Performance at NOCT
    10.7 Performance at low irradiance
    10.8 Outdoor exposure test
    10.9 Hot-spot endurance test
    10.10 UV test
    10.11 Thermal cycling test
    10.12 Humidity-freeze test
    10.13 Damp-heat test
    10.14 Robustness of terminations test
    10.15 Twist test
    10.16 Mechanical load test
    10.17 Hail test
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Tables:
1 - Summary of test levels
2 - Ice-ball masses and test velocities
3 - Impact locations

Describes the requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1.