DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018
Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2:2016); German version EN IEC 61730-2:2018 + AC:2018

Standard No.

DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018

Release Date

2018

Published By

German Institute for Standardization

Latest

DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018

Replace

DIN EN 61730-2:2012

Scope

This part of IEC 61730 describes the testing requirements for photovoltaic (PV) modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. IEC 61730-1 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. This part of IEC 61730 outlines the requirements of testing.

DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018 Referenced Document

• DIN 4102-1:1998 Fire behaviour of building materials and building components - Part 1: Building materials; concepts, requirements and tests
• DIN 4102-2:1977 Fire Behaviour of Building Materials and Building Components; Building Components; Definitions, Requirements and Tests
• DIN EN 50380:2003 Datasheet and nameplate information for photovoltaic modules; German version EN 50380:2003
• DIN EN 60060-1:2011 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements (IEC 60060-1:2010); German version EN 60060-1:2010
• DIN EN 60068-2-1:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold (IEC 60068-2-1:2007); German version EN 60068-2-1:2007
• DIN EN 60068-2-2:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat (IEC 60068-2-2:2007); German version EN 60068-2-2:2007
• DIN EN 60068-3-5:2002 Environmental testing - Part 3-5: Supporting documentation and guidance; Confirmation of the performance of temperature chambers (IEC 60068-3-5:2001); German version EN 60068-3-5:2002
• DIN EN 60598-1 Berichtigung 1:2016 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2014, modified); German version EN 60598-1:2015, Corrigendum to DIN EN 60598-1 (VDE 0711-1):2015-10
• DIN EN 60598-1:2015 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2014, modified); German version EN 60598-1:2015
• DIN EN 60664-1:2008 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests (IEC 60664-1:2007); German version EN 60664-1:2007
• DIN EN 60695-2-10:2014 Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure (IEC 60695-2-10:2013); German version EN 60695-2-10:2013
• DIN EN 60904-2:2015 Photovoltaic devices - Part 2: Requirements for photovoltaic reference devices (IEC 60904-2:2015); German version EN 60904-2:2015
• DIN EN 60904-9:2008 Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performance requirements (IEC 60904-9:2007); German version EN 60904-9:2007
• DIN EN 61010-1:2011 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010 + Cor. :2011); German version EN 61010-1:2010
• DIN EN 61032:1998 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification (IEC 61032:1997); German version EN 61032:1998
• DIN EN 61140:2016 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment (IEC 61140:2016); German version EN 61140:2016
• DIN EN 61215-1-1:2018 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) Modules (IEC 61215-1-1:2016); German version EN 61215-1-1:2016
• DIN EN 61215-1-2:2017 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-2: Special requirements for testing of thin-film Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) based photovoltaic (PV) modules (IEC 61215-1-2:2016); German version EN 61215-1-2:2017
• DIN EN 61215-1-3:2017 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-3: Special requirements for testing of thin-film amorphous silicon based photovoltaic (PV) modules (IEC 61215-1-3:2016); German version EN 61215-1-3:2017
• DIN EN 61215-1-4:2017 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-4: Special requirements for testing of thin-film Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)<(Index)2> based photovoltaic (PV) modules (IEC 61215-1-4:2016); German version EN 61215-1-4:2017
• DIN EN 61215-1:2017 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1: Test requirements (IEC 61215-1:2016); German version EN 61215-1:2016
• DIN EN 61215:2006 Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval (IEC 61215:2005); German version EN 61215:2005

DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018 history

• 2018 DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2:2016); German version EN IEC 61730-2:2018 + AC:2018
• 2012 DIN EN 61730-2:2012 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2:2004, modified + A1:2011); German version EN 61730-2:2007 + A1:2012
• 0000 DIN EN 61730-2/A1:2009
• 2007 DIN EN 61730-2:2007 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2:2004, modified); German version EN 61730-2:2007

DIN EN IEC 61730-2:2018 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2:2016); German version EN IEC 61730-2:2018 + AC:2018 has been changed from DIN EN 61730-2:2012 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2:2004, modified + A1:2011); German version EN 61730-2:2007 + A1:2012.