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Description / Abstract:
SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
This IPC standard presents acceptance guidelines for the solar
panel in final module assembly. The intent of this standard is to
cover crystalline solar modules. The modules can vary in size and
cell number. Some of the content may be applicable to other
photovoltaic modules such as thin film. This includes junction
boxes and other attributes that need to be inspected. For example,
junction boxes used in solar panels include inspection criteria for
sealants and potting compounds used in the attachment. The sealants
and potting compounds used could have cracking and moisture ingress
so a visual inspection quality system would need to be put in place
to determine acceptability which this subcommittee will help to
address.
This document covers the most common designs; however, designs
vary greatly and continue to evolve. Consequently, exceptions or
other standards may need to be specified. For example, sections on
frames would not apply to frameless modules. Also, modules for
Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) applications should comply
with relevant building code standards. Electrical performance and
safety are outside of the scope of this standard and can be
referred to in the relevant IEC, UL, IEEE and region specific
standards.