1 Scope
This document is intended to apply to terrestrial modules for consumer applications
for outdoor operation shorter than those qualified to IEC 61215. The useful service life of modules so qualified depends on their design, their environment
and the conditions under which they are operated.
This document classes those PV modules into Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 with
respectively low, medium and high expected outdoor exposure. For the purposes of designing
this document, Category 1 (mobile applications) is for applications such as smart
phone charging which most likely have “low” outdoor exposure. Category 2 (portable
applications) is for emergency power/hiking/camping applications with “medium” outdoor
exposure and it needs to have mechanical durability testing due to repeated deployment,
potential for being dropped, and other mechanical stresses. Category 3 (attached applications)
is for “high” outdoor exposure for applications, such as for motor homes, but is not
intended for long-term utility or long-term household rooftop applications. A summary
of product categories and potential applications is presented in Annex A.
Category 1 products are intended for installation where general user access and contact
to uninsulated live parts is anticipated. Modules are not be combined in series strings
operating at more than 35 V ( V oc) and do not have a system voltage rating above 35 V. These PV modules are not intended
for use in parallel with other PV modules or energy sources, unless the combination
provides protection from reverse current and overvoltage protection. The short-circuit
current is less than 8 A and the maximum...
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