IEC 63112:2021
Photovoltaic (PV) arrays - Earth fault protection equipment - Safety and safety-related functionality
Abstract
IEC 63112:2021 is applicable to low voltage Photovoltaic Earth-Fault Protection Equipment (PV-EFPE) whose function is to detect, interrupt, and warn system operators of earth faults in solar photovoltaic arrays. This document specifies:
- the types and levels of the monitoring and protection functions that may be provided;
- the nature and timing of responses to earth faults;
- test methods for validating the monitoring and protection functions provided;
- requirements for functional safety and fault tolerance;
- requirements for product safety including construction, environmental suitability, markings, documentation, and testing.
- the types and levels of the monitoring and protection functions that may be provided;
- the nature and timing of responses to earth faults;
- test methods for validating the monitoring and protection functions provided;
- requirements for functional safety and fault tolerance;
- requirements for product safety including construction, environmental suitability, markings, documentation, and testing.
Additional information
Publication type | International Standard |
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Publication date | 2021-06-22 |
Edition | 1.0 |
Available language(s) | English/French, Spanish |
TC/SC | TC 82 - Solar photovoltaic energy systemsrss |
ICS | 27.160 - Solar energy engineering |
Stability date | 2025 |
Pages | 154 |
File size | 3687 KB |
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