1、Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements forconstructionQualification pour la sret de fonctionnement des modules photovoltaques (PV) Partie 1: Exigences pour la constructionCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11(IEC 61730-1:2004, MOD)National Standard of CanadaNorme nationale du Cana
2、daNOT FOR RESALE.PUBLICATION NON DESTINE LA REVENTE.Update No. 1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11October 2013Note: For information about the Standards Update Service, go to shop.csa.ca or e-mail techsupportcsagroup.org.Title: Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for construc
3、tion originally published August 2011The following revisions have been formally approved and are marked by the symbol delta ( in the margin on the attached replacement pages:Revised Clauses 2, 4.2.2, 5.3 d), 8.1, 10.9.2 a), 10.9.3, 10.9.4, 11.1, and 11.4CNew Clause 7.3.3 c) and Table 3Deleted Clause
4、s 5.2 c), 7.1.2B, and 10.9A Update your copy by inserting these revised pages.Keep the pages you remove for reference.Mise jour no1CAN/CSA-C22.2 n 61730-1:11Octobre 2013Note : Pour plus de renseignements sur le service de mise jour des normes, allez au shop.csa.ca ou envoyez un courriel au techsuppo
5、rtcsagroup.org.Titre : Qualification pour la sret de fonctionnement des modules photovoltaques (PV) Partie 1 : Exigences pour la construction publie initialement en aot 2011Les modifications qui suivent ont t officiellement approuves. Elles sont publies dans les feuilles rvises ci-jointes et sont in
6、diques par le symbole delta ( dans la marge :Modification Chapitre 2 et articles 4.2.2, 5.3 d), 8.1, 10.9.2 a), 10.9.3, 10.9.4, 11.1 et 11.4CAjout Article 7.3.3 c) et tableau 3Abrogation Articles 5.2 c), 7.1.2B et 10.9AInsrez les feuilles rvises dans votre exemplaire de la norme pour la tenir jour.C
7、onservez les pages primes titre de rfrence.CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionOctober 2013 2013 CSA GroupCSA Standards are subject to periodic review, and suggestions for their improvement will be referred to the appropriate
8、 committee. To submit a proposal for change to CSA Standards, please send the following information to inquiriescsa.ca and include “Proposal for change” in the subject line:(a) Standard designation (number);(b) relevant clause, table, and/or figure number;(c) wording of the proposed change; and(d) r
9、ationale for the change.CSA/9(Replaces p. CSA/9, August 2011)October 2013 2013 CSA GroupCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionCanadian deviations1 Scope and objectAdd the followingThe requirements of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1 a
10、nd CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-2 address flat-plate PV modules that are used in systems where the maximum system voltage is equal to or less than 1000 V.This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment designed to be installed and used in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, P
11、art I, and CSA C22.2 No. 0.Note: Manufacturers designing products for use in Canada may find a helpful summary of the equipment related requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, in CSA SPE-2000.2 Normative referencesAdd the followingCSA (Canadian Standards Association)Where reference is
12、made to CSA publications, such reference shall be considered to refer to the latest edition and all amendments published to that edition. This Standard refers to the following publications, and the years shown indicate the latest editions available at the time of printing:C22.1-09Canadian Electrical
13、 Code, Part IC22.2 No. 0-10General Requirements Canadian Electrical Code, Part IIC22.2 No. 0.15-01 (R2006)Adhesive LabelsCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17-00 (R2009)Evaluation of Properties of Polymeric MaterialsC22.2 No. 18.2-06 (R2011)Nonmetallic outlet boxesC22.2 No. 158-10Terminal BlocksCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1
14、8.1-04 (R2009)Metallic Outlet BoxesCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 65-03 (R2008)Wire ConnectorsCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 94.2-07Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental ConsiderationsSPE-2000-94Guide for electrical equipment for installation and use in CanadaTechnical Information Letter (T.I.L.) No. A-36 (Febru
15、ary 2013)Interim Certification Requirements for Connectors Intended for Use in Photovoltaic Systems(Replaces p. CSA/10, August 2011)CSA/10CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionOctober 2013 2013 CSA GroupThe following National S
16、tandards of Canada, published by the Canadian Standards Association, are adoptions of IEC Standards. The requirements of these CSA Standards shall take precedence over International Standards on which they are based; any reference within CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1 to the International Standard shall
17、be replaced by a reference to the equivalent Canadian Standard. Any reference to International Standards that are adopted as National Standards of Canada subsequent to the publication of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1 shall be replaced by the relevant National Standard of Canada.CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60529-0
18、5 (R2010)Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-1-07Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 1: General RulesCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-2:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 2: Requirements for testingCAN/CSA-C61215-08Crystalline silicon terres
19、trial photovoltaic (PV) modules Design qualification and type approval CAN/CSA-C61646-10Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules Design qualification and type approval ISO (International Organization for Standardization)4892-2:2013Plastics Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources Part
20、2: Xenon-arc lampsAdd the following clause4.1.8AIn order to prevent injury, the modules edges, projections, and corners shall be safely finished.4.2.1Add the following to the end of this clauseCombinations of dissimilar metals above the cutoff line in Annex AA shall not be employed. Combinations of
21、metals not specified in Annex AA shall not generate a potential greater than 0.4 V.4.2.2Replace this clause with the followingIron or mild steel serving as a necessary part of the product shall be plated, painted, or enameled for protection against corrosion. The corrosion protection shall be equiva
22、lent to or greater than a zinc coating of 0.015 mm thickness. Simple sheared or cut edges and punched holes are not required to be additionally protected provided that this does not affect the bonding, mounting, or structural performance of the module.Note: An ASTM A653/A653M rating of G90 meets thi
23、s requirement.5.2 b)Replace the reference to IEC 60695-1-1 in this clause with the following(CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17, Clause 4.2.1)CSA/11(Replaces p. CSA/11, August 2011)October 2013 2013 CSA GroupCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for const
24、ruction5.2 c) Deleted5.2 d)Replace the reference to IEC 60695-1-1 in this clause with the following(CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17, Clause 4.3)5.3 a)Replace the reference to IEC 60695-1-1 in this clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17, Clauses 4.2.2 and 4.2.35.3 b)Replace the reference to IEC 60112
25、 in this clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17, Clause 6.55.3 d)Replace the reference to ANSI/UL 746C in this clause with the followingISO 4892-25.4.1Replace the reference to IEC 60216-5 in this clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17, Clause 75.4.3Replace the reference to ANSI/UL
26、746C in this clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17, Clause 5.9.25.6 Structural glazing materialsAdd the followingThis requirement shall only apply to a superstrate of thin-film glazing material with a thickness greater than 0.254 mm.If the encapsulant is protected by a wire screen or equiv
27、alent means, this requirement shall only apply if the wire screen or equivalent means will allow a 12.7 mm diameter hemispherically tipped probe to pass when a force of 4.4 N is applied. 6.1.1Replace this clause with the followingInternal module wiring shall have an insulation rated for a minimum of
28、 90 C, with a gauge and voltage rating acceptable for the application.Add the following clause6.3.2AIf adhesive is used to secure a wiring compartment to the module substrate, then the requirements of the wiring compartment securement test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-2 shall apply.(Replaces p. CSA/12
29、, August 2011)CSA/12CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionOctober 2013 2013 CSA GroupAdd the following clauses7.1.2AAttachment plugs and similar devices shall require a tool for opening where the devices are used in circuits wi
30、th a rated voltage over 30 V.7.1.2B Deleted7.1.2CA lead equal to or greater in size than 0.82 mm2(No. 18 AWG), with insulation greater than 0.8 mm thick, shall be required when the lead is planned to be spliced in the field to a circuit conductor. 7.1.2DA lead for a field connection shall have at le
31、ast 150 mm of free length. 7.1.2EThe requirements of the terminal torque test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-2 shall apply to wire binding screws.7.2.1Replace the reference to IEC 60947-1 in this clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-1 or CSA C22.2 No. 1587.3.1Replace the reference to the IEC
32、 60130 series in this clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 657.3.3 c)Replace the reference to IEC 61721 with the followingCSA T.I.L. No. A-36Add the following clause as the first clause in Clause 88.1AThroughout Clause 8, the term “grounding” shall be replaced with the term “bonding”.8.1Replac
33、e this clause with the followingThe bonding connection shall comply with the requirements of Clause 8 and the method of bonding detailed in the installation manual.8.11Replace the first sentence of this clause with the followingA wiring terminal or bonding location of a module intended to accommodat
34、e a field installed equipment-bonding conductor shall be identified with the appropriate symbol IEC 60417-5019 (DB:2002-10) or shall have a green-coloured part or be marked “G”, “GR”, or “GROUND”.CSA/13(Replaces p. CSA/13, August 2011)October 2013 2013 CSA GroupCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovolta
35、ic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionTable 3 Minimum acceptable creepage and clearance distances between field wiring terminalsReplace “Voltage” with “Maximum system voltage” in the column 1 heading10.5 Gaskets and sealsReplace the reference to IEC 60216-1 in this
36、 clause with the followingCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 94.2, Clause 7.7.110.8.4Replace this clause with the followingA flat surface of sufficient area, as detailed in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 18.1, shall be provided around a non-threaded opening in a metal wiring compartment intended to accommodate rigid metallic con
37、duit, in order for the opening to accept the bearing surfaces of the bushing and lock washer.Add the following clause10.8.5AThe throat diameter of an inlet hole shall comply with CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 18.1, Table 5. 10.9.2 a)Replace this item with the followinga) one or more unthreaded conduit-connectio
38、n sockets integral with the compartment that comply with CSA C22.2 No. 18.2;10.9.3Replace the second sentence in this clause with the followingThe socket diameters, the throat diameter at the entrance to the box, the socket depths, and the wall thickness of the socket shall be within the limits spec
39、ified in CSA C22.2 No. 18.2.10.9.4Replace this clause with the followingA knockout or opening in a non-metallic wiring compartment intended to accommodate rigid non-metallic conduit shall comply with the dimensional requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 18.2. 10.9A Deleted11.1Add the following dashed items
40、to the list in this clause open-circuit voltage; operating voltage; short circuit current; current at rated operating voltage; maximum power; maximum over-current protection rating; application class: A, B, or C; and fire resistance rating class: A, B, or C.CSA/14 (Replaces p. CSA/14, August 2011)CA
41、N/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionOctober 2013 2013 CSA Group11.2Delete this clause11.3Replace this clause with the followingConnectors not suitable to be open under load shall be marked “Do not disconnect under load”.Add the
42、 following clauses11.4AIf the temperature on a field-installed lead or on any part of a wiring compartment that the lead might contact is more than 60 C, as measured during the temperature test of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-2, the module shall be marked with the temperature rating (75 C or 90 C) and mi
43、nimum wire size. The marking shall be located at or adjacent to the field connection points and such that it will be visible post-installation.11.4BField- wiring terminals rateda) exclusively for connections to copper wire shall be marked “Use Copper Conductors Only”; b) exclusively for connections
44、to aluminum wire shall be marked “Use Aluminum Conductors Only” or “Use Aluminum Or Copper-Clad Aluminum Conductors Only”; andc) universally for connections to either copper or aluminum wire shall be marked “Use Copper or Aluminum Conductors” or “Use Copper, Copper-Clad Aluminum, or Aluminum Conduct
45、ors”.11.4CA modules fire resistance rating as a roof covering shall be marked on the module preceded by the words “Fire resistance rating:”. If a module does not meet specific fire rating requirements, then the module shall be marked “Fire resistance rating: Not Fire Rated”.Note: An example of an ap
46、propriate marking on a fire-rated module intended by the manufacturer for use as a roof covering would be as follows: “Fire resistance rating: Modules mounted freestanding 15 cm above a Class B roof constitute a Class C roof” or “Fire resistance rating: Class C”.Add the following clauses12.7AThe ele
47、ctrical installation instructions shall include a statement that installation shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.12.7BThe electrical ratings referred to in Clause 12.1 shall comply with the marking requirements of Clause 11.1 and declare the following or a comparable st
48、atement: “Under standard test conditions (irradiance of 1000 W/m2, AM 1.5 spectrum, and a cell temperature of 25 C), the electrical characteristics of the modules shall meet the manufacturers stated accuracy and tolerance for short-circuit current (lsc), rated open-circuit voltage (Voc), and maximum
49、 power (Pmax).” Add the following annexAnnex AA (normative)Electrochemical potentialsCSA/15(Replaces p. CSA/15, August 2011)October 2013 2013 CSA GroupCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61730-1:11Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification Part 1: Requirements for constructionTable AA.1Electrochemical potentials(See Clause 4.2.1.)AluminumHigh Cr stainless steelCd on steelDuraluminNi on steelSilverCarbonGold, pl
