This outline identifies the required information on the production and measurement tolerances of nameplate rating of flat plate photovoltaic (PV) modules. This outline identifies five rating conditions under which the performance parameters of PV modules shall be reported. This outline identifies a statistical method to determine the number of samples required for the power rating measurements. The samples shall be drawn at random without regard to their quality as defined in the Standard for Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes@ ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ANSI/ASQ@ 2003). The power rating measurements shall be performed. This outline requires that the nameplate on the PV module carry the minimum required information identified in this outline. This outline requires that the datasheet supplied by PV module manufacturers carry the minimum required information identified in this outline. Every model/type label rating shall be tested to this outline. For the purpose of this outline@ a model/type is defined as modules that have a nameplate rating within 5% of the tested modules in accordance with this outline. This outline does not specify annual sampling frequency. This outline does not apply to concentrator PV modules.
UL SUBJECT 4730-2012 history
2012UL SUBJECT 4730-2012 OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATION FOR NAMEPLATE@ DATASHEET@ AND SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES (Issue 1)