ASTM E1802-12(2018)
Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules

Standard No.

ASTM E1802-12(2018)

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1802-12(2023)

Latest

ASTM E1802-12(2023)

Scope

1.1 These test methods provide procedures to determine the insulation resistance of a photovoltaic (PV) module, i.e. the electrical resistance between the module’s internal electrical components and its exposed, electrically conductive, noncurrent carrying parts and surfaces. 1.2 The insulation integrity procedures are a combination of wet insulation resistance and wet dielectric voltage withstand test procedures. 1.3 These procedures are similar to and reference the insulation integrity test procedures described in Test Methods E1462, with the difference being that the photovoltaic module under test is immersed in a wetting solution during the procedures. 1.4 These test methods do not establish pass or fail levels. The determination of acceptable or unacceptable results is beyond the scope of these test methods. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E1802-12(2018) Referenced Document

• ASTM E1462 Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
• ASTM E772 Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion

ASTM E1802-12(2018) history

• 2023 ASTM E1802-12(2023) Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
• 2018 ASTM E1802-12(2018) Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
• 2012 ASTM E1802-12 Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
• 2007 ASTM E1802-07 Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
• 2001 ASTM E1802-01 Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
• 1996 ASTM E1802-96 Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules