1.1 This test method determines the degree of linearity of a photovoltaic device parameter with respect to a test parameter, for example, short-circuit current with respect to irradiance.
1.2 The linearity determined by this test method applies only at the time of testing, and implies no past or future performance level.
1.3 This test method applies only to non-concentrator terrestrial photovoltaic devices.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E1143-05(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM E1036 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
ASTM E1328 Standard Terminology Relating to Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion
ASTM E772 Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion
ASTM E948 Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight
ASTM E1143-05(2019) history
2019ASTM E1143-05(2019) Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter
2005ASTM E1143-05(2015) Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter
2005ASTM E1143-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter
2005ASTM E1143-05 Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter
1999ASTM E1143-99 Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter