IEC 62109-1:2010
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Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 1: General requirements
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General testing requirements
5 Marking and documentation
6 Environmental requirements and conditions
7 Protection against electric shock and energy hazards
8 Protection against mechanical hazards
9 Protection against fire hazards
10 Protection against sonic pressure hazards
11 Protection against liquid hazards
12 Chemical hazards
13 Physical requirements
14 Components
15 Software and firmware performing safety functions
Annex A (normative) - Measurement of clearances and creepage
distances
Annex B (normative) - Programmable equipment
Annex C (normative) - Symbols to be used in equipment markings
Annex D (informative) - Test probes for determining access
Annex E (informative) - RCDs
Annex F (informative) - Altitude correction for clearances
Annex G (informative) - Clearance and creepage distance
determination for frequencies greater
than 30 kHz
Annex H (informative) - Measuring instrument for touch current
measurements
Annex I (informative) - Examples of protection, insulation,
and overvoltage category requirements
for PCE
Annex J (normative) - Ultraviolet light conditioning test
IEC 62109-1:2010 applies to the power conversion equipment (PCE) for use in photovoltaic systems where a uniform technical level with respect to safety is necessary. Defines the minimum requirements for the design and manufacture of PCE for protection against electric shock, energy, fire, mechanical and other hazards. Provides general requirements applicable to all types of PV PCE.
| DevelopmentNote |
Stability Date: 2017. (09/2017)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
978-2-8322-5079-2
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| Pages |
150
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| PublisherName |
International Electrotechnical Committee
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| Status |
Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| NF EN 62109-1 : 2011 PR | Identical |
| NBN EN 62109-1 : 2010 | Identical |
| NEN EN IEC 62109-1 : 2010 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 62109-1:2010 | Identical |
| PN EN 62109-1 : 2010 | Identical |
| DIN EN 62109-1 : 2011 COR 2 2013 | Identical |
| VDE 0126-14-1 : 2011 COR 2 2013 | Identical |
| BIS IS 16221-1 : 2016 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 62109-1:2011 | Identical |
| BS EN 62109-1:2010 | Identical |
| CEI EN 62109-1 : 2010 | Identical |
| EN 62109-1 : 2010 | Identical |
| IEC TS 62786:2017 | Distributed energy resources connection with the grid |
| 14/30295243 DC : 0 | BS EN 62909-1 ED 1.0 - BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID CONNECTED POWER CONVERTERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 09/30178783 DC : DRAFT JAN 2009 | BS EN 62509 - PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLERS |
| 13/30289140 DC : 0 | BS EN 60364-9-1 ED 1.0 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 9-1: INSTALLATION DESIGN AND,,SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS (PV) |
| 15/30314469 DC : 0 | BS EN 62548 ED.1 - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS |
| PD IEC/TS 62446-3:2017 | Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance Photovoltaic modules and plants. Outdoor infrared thermography |
| I.S. EN 50524:2009 | DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS |
| EN 62253 : 2011 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PUMPING SYSTEMS - DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS |
| 12/30268003 DC : 0 | BS EN 60939-3 - PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE |
| BS EN 60939-3:2015 | Passive filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression Passive filter units for which safety tests are appropriate |
| EN 60939-3:2015/AC:2016-04 | PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE (IEC 60939-3:2015/COR1:2016) |
| PD IEC/TS 62786:2017 | Distributed energy resources connection with the grid |
| NF EN 50524 : 2009 | DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS |
| S.R. CLC/TS 50549-2:2015 | REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING PLANTS TO BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS - PART 2: CONNECTION TO A MV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK |
| S.R. HD 60364-7-712:2016 | LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 7-712: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATIONS - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS |
| EN IEC 62909-1:2018 | Bi-directional grid-connected power converters - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 60364-7-712:2017 | Low voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems |
| 17/30354643 DC : 0 | BS EN 62933-2-1 - ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE (ESS) SYSTEMS - PART 2-1: UNIT PARAMETERS AND TESTING METHODS - GENERAL SPECIFICATION |
| BS EN 62253:2011 | Photovoltaic pumping systems. Design qualification and performance measurements |
| 11/30246431 DC : 0 | BS EN 62548 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS |
| 16/30301665 DC : 0 | BS EN 61439-2 ED3.0 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 2: POWER SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES |
| 16/30332623 DC : 0 | BS EN 62920 ED 1.0 - EMC REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR POWER CONVERSION EQUIPMENT APPLYING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS |
| EN IEC 62933-2-1:2018 | Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 2-1: Unit parameters and testing methods - General specification |
| BS IEC 62894 : 2014 | PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS - DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE |
| I.S. EN 60939-3:2015 | PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION - PART 3: PASSIVE FILTER UNITS FOR WHICH SAFETY TESTS ARE APPROPRIATE |
| I.S. EN IEC 62909-1:2018 | BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID-CONNECTED POWER CONVERTERS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| IEC TS 62446-3:2017 | Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance - Part 3: Photovoltaic modules and plants - Outdoor infrared thermography |
| IEC 62933-2-1:2017 | Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 2-1: Unit parameters and testing methods - General specification |
| UNE-HD 60364-7-712:2017 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) systems |
| IEC 62109-2:2011 | Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters |
| CLC/TS 50539-12:2013 | Low-voltage surge protective devices - Surge protective devices for specific application including d.c. - Part 12: Selection and application principles - SPDs connected to photovoltaic installations |
| 17/30349713 DC : 0 | BS EN 62909-2 - BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID CONNECTED POWER CONVERTERS - PART 2: INTERFACE OF GCPC AND DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO PART 1 |
| CEI EN 50524 : 2010 | DATA SHEET AND NAME PLATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTERS |
| BS EN 50524:2009 | Data sheet and name plate for photovoltaic inverters |
| CLC/TS 50549-2:2015 | Requirements for generating plants to be connected in parallel with distribution networks - Part 2: Connection to a MV distribution network |
| EN 50524:2009 | Data sheet and name plate for photovoltaic inverters |
| PD IEC/TS 62548:2013 | Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements |
| UNE-EN 62253:2012 | Photovoltaic pumping systems - Design qualification and performance measurements |
| IEC 62253:2011 | Photovoltaic pumping systems - Design qualification and performance measurements |
| 04/30089617 DC : DRAFT MARCH 2004 | |
| BS IEC 62548:2016 | Photovoltaic (PV) arrays. Design requirements |
| PD CLC/TS 50539-12:2013 | Low-voltage surge protective devices. Surge protective devices for specific application including d.c. Selection and application principles. SPDs connected to photovoltaic installations |
| BS EN 62109-2:2011 | Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems Particular requirements for inverters |
| 16/30350588 DC : 0 | BS PD IEC/TS 62446-3 ED 1.0 - PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS - REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING, DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE - PART 3: OUTDOOR INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND PLANTS |
| 13/30280680 DC : 0 | BS EN 60947-3:2009+A1:2012+A2 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 3: SWITCHES, DISCONNECTORS, SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS AND FUSE-COMBINATION UNITS |
| S.R. CLC/TS 50539-12:2013 | LOW-VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION INCLUDING D.C. - PART 12: SELECTION AND APPLICATION PRINCIPLES - SPDS CONNECTED TO PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS |
| UNE-EN 62109-2:2013 | Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters |
| I.S. EN 62109-2:2011 | SAFETY OF POWER CONVERTERS FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR INVERTERS (IEC 62109-2:2011 (EQV)) |
| I.S. EN 62253:2011 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PUMPING SYSTEMS - DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS |
| I.S. EN IEC 62933-2-1:2018 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE (EES) SYSTEMS - PART 2-1: UNIT PARAMETERS AND TESTING METHODS - GENERAL SPECIFICATION |
| UNE-EN 50524:2010 | Data sheet and name plate for photovoltaic inverters |
| IEC 62909-1:2017 | Bi-directional grid connected power converters - Part 1: General requirements |
| NF EN 62109-2 : 2012 | SAFETY OF POWER CONVERTERS FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR INVERTERS |
| EN 62109-2:2011 | Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters |
| HD 60364-7-712:2016 | Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Photovoltaic (PV) systems |
| IEC 60364-7-712:2017 RLV | Low voltage electrical installations - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems |
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| SA/SNZ TS 62446.3:2020 | Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance Photovoltaic modules and plants - Outdoor infrared thermography (IEC TS 62446-3:2017, MOD) |
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