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Preface

This is the first edition of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction, which is an adoption, with Canadian deviations, of the identically titled IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Standard 61730-1 (first edition, 2004-10). It is one in a series of Standards issued by CSA under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Scope and object

This part of IEC 61730 describes the fundamental construction 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. This part of IEC 61730 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. IEC 61730-2 outlines the requirements of testing.

This standard attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of PV modules, but it cannot be considered to encompass all national or regional building codes. The specific requirements for marine and vehicle applications are not covered. This standard is not applicable to modules with integrated AC inverters (AC modules).

This standard is designed so that its test sequence can coordinate with those of IEC 61215 or IEC 61646, so that a single set of samples may be used to perform both the safety and performance evaluation of a photovoltaic module design.

The object of this document is to provide basic guidance in certifying the fundamental construction of photovoltaic modules presented for safety approval by testing under IEC 61730-2. These requirements are intended to minimise the misapplication and misuse of modules or the breakdown of internal components which would result in fire, electric shock and personal injury. The standard defines the basic safety construction requirements and additional tests that are a function of the module end-use applications.

Component requirements are intended to provide evidence of performance of that component appropriate to its application in the module construction and environment.

NOTE The additional construction requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards, or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these modules in their intended locations, should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this document.

 

Document History

  1. CSA C22.2 NO. 61730-1:19


    Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction (Adopted IEC 61730-1:2016, second edition, 2016-08, with Canadian deviations)

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  2. CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 61730-1:11 (R2016)

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    Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification -Part 1: Requirements Part 1: Requirements for construction (Adopted IEC 61730-1:2004, first edition, 2004-10, with Canadian deviations), Includes Update No. 1 (2013)

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Amendments, rulings, supplements, and errata

  1. CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 61730-1A:11 (R2016)


    Amendment 1:2013 to Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification -Part 1: Requirements Part 1: Requirements for construction (Adopted Amendment 1:2011 to IEC 61730-1:2004)

  2. CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 61730-1B:11 (R2016)


    Amendment 2:2015 to Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification -Part 1: Requirements Part 1: Requirements for construction (Adopted IEC 61730-1:2004, first edition, 2004-10, with Canadian deviations), Includes Update No. 1 (2013)