EN 62108:2016
(Main)Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies - Design qualification and type approval
Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies - Design qualification and type approval
IEC 62108:2016 is available as IEC 62108:2016 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. IEC 62108:2016 specifies the minimum requirements for the design qualification and type approval of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates as defined in IEC 60721-2-1. The test sequence is partially based on that specified in IEC 61215-1. The object of this test standard is to determine the electrical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of the CPV modules and assemblies and to show that the CPV modules and assemblies are capable of withstanding prolonged exposure in climates described in the scope. This new edition includes the following main technical changes with regard to the previous one: a) changes in outdoor exposure from 1000 h to 500 h; b) changes in current cycling during thermal cycling test; c) added dust ingress test; d) eliminated thermal cycling associated with damp heat test; e) eliminated UV exposure test.
Konzentrator-Photovoltaik(CPV)-Module und -Anordnungen - Bauarteignung und Bauartzulassung
Modules et ensembles photovoltaïques à concentration - Qualification de la conception et homologation
L'IEC 62108:2016 spécifie les exigences minimales pour la qualification de la conception et l'homologation des modules et ensembles photovoltaïques à concentration (CPV) pour une utilisation de longue durée dans les climats généraux d'air libre, comme défini dans l'IEC 60721-2-1. La séquence d'essais est partiellement issue de celle spécifiée dans l'IEC 61215-1. L'objet de la présente norme d'essai est de déterminer les caractéristiques électriques, mécaniques et thermiques des modules et ensembles CPV et de montrer que les modules et ensembles CPV peuvent supporter une exposition prolongée aux climats définis dans le domaine d'application. Cette nouvelle édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) modification de l'essai d'exposition en site naturel de 1 000 h réduites à 500 h; b) modifications des cycles de courant pendant l'essai de cyclage thermique; c) ajout de l'essai relatif à la pénétration de poussière; d) suppression du cyclage thermique associé à l'essai de chaleur humide; e) suppression de l'essai d'exposition aux UV.
Koncentratorski fotonapetostni (CPV) moduli in sestavi - Ocena zasnove in odobritev tipa
Ta mednarodni standard določa minimalne zahteve za oceno zasnove in odobritev tipa koncentratorskih fotonapetostnih (CPV) modulov in sestavov, primernih za dolgotrajno uporabo v običajnih okoljih na prostem, kot je opredeljeno v standardu IEC 60721-2-1. Preskusno zaporedje delno temelji na zaporedju, določenem v standardu IEC 61215-1 za oceno zasnove in odobritev tipa za ploščate prizemne fotonapetostne module iz kristalnega silicija. Vendar so bile vpeljane spremembe, ki obravnavajo posebne funkcije koncentratorskih fotonapetostnih sprejemnikov in modulov,
zlasti glede ločevanja preskusov na kraju samem in laboratorijskih preskusov, učinkov poravnave, visoke tokovne gostote in hitrih temperaturnih sprememb, na podlagi katerih so bili pripravljeni nekateri novi preskusni postopki ali nove zahteve.
Namen tega preskusnega standarda je določiti električne, mehanske in toplotne lastnosti koncentratorskih fotonapetostnih modulov in sestavov ter prikazati (kot je mogoče v razumnih stroškovnih in časovnih omejitvah), da lahko koncentratorski fotonapetostni moduli in sestavi prenesejo učinke dolgotrajne izpostavljenosti v okoljih, opisanih v okviru področja uporabe. Dejanska življenjska doba tako ocenjenih koncentratorskih fotonapetostnih modulov in sestavov je odvisna od njihove zasnove, izdelave, okolja uporabe in pogojev delovanja.
Ta standard se uporablja skupaj z navodili za ponovno preskušanje, opisanimi v dodatku B.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2017
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SIST EN 62108:2008
Koncentratorski fotonapetostni (CPV) moduli in sestavi - Ocena zasnove in
odobritev tipa
Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies - Design qualificatoin and type
approval
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62108:2016
ICS:
27.160 6RQþQDHQHUJLMD Solar energy engineering
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62108
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2016
ICS 27.160 Supersedes EN 62108:2008
English Version
Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies -
Design qualification and type approval
(IEC 62108:2016)
Modules et ensembles photovoltaïques à concentration - Konzentrator-Photovoltaik(CPV)-Module und -Anordnungen -
Qualification de la conception et homologation Bauarteignung und Bauartzulassung
(IEC 62108:2016) (IEC 62108:2016)
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European foreword
The text of document 82/1142/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 62108, prepared by IEC/TC 82 "Solar
photovoltaic energy systems" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 62108:2016.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-21 2006 Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-21 2006
Part 2-21: Tests - Test U: Robustness of
terminations and integral mounting
devices
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 -
enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 61215-2 2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - EN 61215-2 2016
Design qualification and type approval -
Part 2: Test procedures
IEC 62670-1 - Photovoltaic concentrators (CPV) - EN 62670-1 -
Performance testing -
Part 1: Standard conditions
ANSI/UL 1703 2002 Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and - -
Panels
IEC 62108 ®
Edition 2.0 2016-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies – Design qualification
and type approval
Modules et ensembles photovoltaïques à concentration – Qualification de la
conception et homologation
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 27.160 ISBN 978-2-8322-3627-7
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope and object . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Sampling . 9
5 Marking . 10
6 Testing . 10
7 Pass criteria . 11
8 Report . 18
9 Modifications . 19
10 Test procedures . 19
10.1 Visual inspection . 19
10.1.1 General . 19
10.1.2 Procedure . 19
10.1.3 Major visual defects . 20
10.1.4 Requirements . 20
10.2 Electrical performance measurement . 20
10.2.1 Purpose . 20
10.2.2 Outdoor side-by-side I-V measurement . 20
10.2.3 Solar simulator I-V measurement . 22
10.2.4 Dark I-V measurement . 22
10.3 Ground path continuity test . 23
10.3.1 General . 23
10.3.2 Purpose . 23
10.3.3 Procedure . 23
10.3.4 Requirements . 23
10.4 Electrical insulation test . 24
10.4.1 Purpose . 24
10.4.2 Procedure . 24
10.4.3 Requirements . 24
10.5 Wet insulation test . 25
10.5.1 Purpose . 25
10.5.2 Procedure . 25
10.5.3 Requirements . 25
10.6 Thermal cycling test . 25
10.6.1 Purpose . 25
10.6.2 Test sample . 26
10.6.3 Procedure . 26
10.6.4 Requirements . 27
10.7 Damp heat test . 28
10.7.1 Purpose . 28
10.7.2 Test sample . 28
10.7.3 Procedure . 28
10.7.4 Requirements . 29
10.8 Humidity freeze test . 29
IEC 62108:2016 © IEC 2016 – 3 –
10.8.1 Purpose . 29
10.8.2 Test sample . 29
10.8.3 Procedure . 29
10.8.4 Requirements . 29
10.9 Hail impact test . 30
10.9.1 Purpose . 30
10.9.2 Apparatus . 30
10.9.3 Procedure . 31
10.9.4 Requirements . 31
10.10 Water spray test . 31
10.10.1 General . 31
10.10.2 Purpose . 31
10.10.3 Procedure . 32
10.10.4 Requirements . 32
10.11 Bypass/blocking diode thermal test . 32
10.11.1 Purpose . 32
10.11.2 Test sample . 33
10.11.3 Apparatus . 33
10.11.4 Procedure . 33
10.11.5 Requirements . 33
10.11.6 Procedure 2 – Alternate method . 34
10.12 Robustness of terminations test . 35
10.12.1 Purpose . 35
10.12.2 Types of terminations . 35
10.12.3 Procedure .
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