ASTM E2685-09
Standard Specification for Steel Blades Used with the Photovoltaic Module Surface Cut Test

Standard No.

ASTM E2685-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2685-15

Latest

ASTM E2685-15(2019)

Scope

1.1 This specification specifies the recommended physical characteristics of the steel blades required for the surface cut test described in ANSI/UL 1703 (Section 24) and IEC 61730-2 (Paragraph 10.3).

1.2 ANSI/UL 1703 and IEC 61730-2 are standards for photovoltaic module safety testing.

1.3 This standard provides additional fabrication details for the surface cut test blades that are not provided in ANSI/UL 1703 or IEC 61730-2. Surface cut test blades that have out-of-tolerance corner radii or burrs are known to cause erroneous test results, either passes or failures.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E2685-09 history

• 2019 ASTM E2685-15(2019) Standard Specification for Steel Blades Used with the Photovoltaic Module Surface Cut Test
• 2015 ASTM E2685-15 Standard Specification for Steel Blades Used with the Photovoltaic Module Surface Cut Test
• 2009 ASTM E2685-09 Standard Specification for Steel Blades Used with the Photovoltaic Module Surface Cut Test