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BS EN 61730-1 : 2007

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

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

02-05-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2007

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

Defines the fundamental construction requirements for photovoltaic (PV) modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime.

Committee
GEL/82
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 00/243909 DC. (07/2007) Supersedes 09/30203839 DC. (05/2012) Supersedes 12/30259400 DC. (09/2013) 2007 Edition Re-Issued in January 2015 & incorporates AMD 11 2014. (02/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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