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I.S. EN IEC 62688:2018

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CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC (CPV) MODULES AND ASSEMBLIES - SAFETY QUALIFICATION
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English

Published date

01-01-2018

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National Foreword
FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Sampling
5 Marking
6 Report
7 Requirements for construction - Module application classes
8 Construction
9 Modifications
10 Requirements for supplied documents
11 Overcurrent protection
12 Metal parts
13 Polymeric materials
14 Internal wiring and current-carrying parts
15 Connections
16 Bonding and grounding
17 Protection against electric shock and energy hazards
18 Field wiring compartments with covers
19 Requirements for testing - Test categories
20 Testing
Annex A (informative) Bimetallic junction
Annex B (normative) Recommendations for testing
        of modules from production
Annex C (normative) Alternative test method to
        electricity safety of CPV receivers
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

Explains the fundamental construction and testing requirements for Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (03/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
94
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

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