other evaluation and testing
Among the renewable energy sources that has been gaining popularity as a eco-friendly alternative, solar power has been at the forefornt of the international movement towards clean energy. While demands for photovoltaic modules are expected to increase dramatically as more countries begin to enforce environmental regulations and turn to cleaner energy sources, the safety evaluation aspect of the technology is still in its developmental stages.
The safety standards IEC 61730-1, IEC 61730-2 and UL1703 require that the photovoltaic modules as well as materials used in their construction be appropriately tested.
In response to this recent trend and to provide reliable testing data for the standards that are expected to become the global standard for photovoltaic module testing, IEC 61730-1, IEC 61730-2 and UL 1703, we have received a certification from the A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation). As A2LA is a US certification body participating in ILAC's mutual authentication, its data are widely accepted throughout Europe and Asia in addition to the US.
With this, we are now able to provide internationally accepted and reliable test data specific to photovoltaic modules as well as our existing line of certified tests of general plastic material.
For more information about our certification from A2LA Click Here
| CATEGORY | TEST NAME | APPLICABLE STANDARD | |
| Flammability | Horizontal Burning (HB) 20 mm Vertical Burning (V) Vertical Burning for Thin Material (VTM) 125 mm Vertical Burning (5V) Fire Test |
UL94, IEC 60695-1-1 |
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| ASTM E162 Radiant Panel Test | UL94, IEC 61730-1, ASTM E162, UL 94 |
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| Electrical | Hot Wire Ignition (HWI) | UL 746A IEC 60695-1 |
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| High-Current Arc Ignition (HAI) | UL 746A | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | UL 746A, IEC 60112 |
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| Inclined-plane Tracking | ASTM D2303 IEC 61730-1, UL 746A, UL 746C |
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| Partial Discharge (PD) | IEC 61730-2, MST 15 IEC 60664-1 |
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| Mechanical | Tensile Strength (TS) | UL 746A, ASTM D882 |
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| Tensile Impact (TI) | UL 746A, ASTM D1822 |
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| Izod Impact(II) | UL 746A, ASTM D256 |
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| Thermal Resistance | Long-Term Thermal Aging | UL 746B, IEC 60216-5, IEC 61730-1 |
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| Weather Resistance | Xenon UV Test | UL 746C, ASTM G155 IEC 61730-1 |
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| Environmental Tests | Water Exposure and Immersion | UL 746C, IEC 61730-1 |
*Please ask us about other tests not included in the list above.
For further inquiries, contact us at the number below:
Mochizuki, Yamanashi Testing Center
Phone: 03-3727-7111
