The scope of IEC 61730-1 is also applicable to this part of IEC 61730. While IEC 61730-1 outlines the requirements of construction@ this part of the standard lists the tests a PV module is required to fulfill for safety qualification. IEC 61730-2 is applied for safety qualification only in conjunction with IEC 61730-1. This standard attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of photovoltaic 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). The sequence of tests required in this standard may not test for all possible safety aspects associated with the use of PV modules in all possible applications. This standard utilizes the best sequence of tests available at the time of its writing. There are some issues ?C such as the potential danger of electric shock posed by a broken PV module in a high voltage system ?C that should be addressed by the system design@ location@ restrictions on access and maintenance procedures. The objective of this standard is to provide the testing sequence intended to verify the safety of PV modules whose construction has been assessed by IEC 61730-1. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to detect the potential breakdown of internal and external components of PV modules that would result in fire@ electric shock@ and/or personal injury. The standard defines the basic safety test requirements and additional tests that are a function of the PV module end-use applications. Test categories include general inspection@ electrical shock hazard@ fire hazard@ mechanical stress@ and environmental stress. The additional testing requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards@ or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these PV modules in their intended locations@ should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this standard
UL 61730-2-2017 history
2023UL 61730-2 BULLETIN-2023 UL Standard for Safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing
2022UL 61730-2 CRD-2022 UL Standard for safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing - Section / Paragraph Reference: 10.17, 10.17DV DR Subject: Requirements for PV fire types 41-49, UL 61730-2
1970UL 61730-2-2022 UL Standard for safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing
2019UL 61730-2 CRD-2019 UL Standard for safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing - Section / Paragraph Reference: 10.17DV.4 Fire Type Testing Subject: New fire type additions and revisions to existing types (Edition 1: December 4@ 2
2019UL 61730-2 BULLETIN-2019 UL Standard for Safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing (COMMENTS DUE: April 16@ 2019)
2017UL 61730-2 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing (COMMENTS DUE: May 5@ 2017)
2017UL 61730-2 (ND)-2017 National Differences For UL 61730-2 Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification - Part 2: Requirements for Testing (First Edition)
2017UL 61730-2-2017 UL Standard for safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing (First Edition)