PV认证讲义(英文版)

Quotation for Services and Prices

435/

Design qualification and type approval

of a PV module type family according

to IEC 61215 Ed. 2 and IEC 61730

(application class A)

to

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Cologne, Angebotsdatum

TÜV Rheinland Immissionsschutz und Energiesysteme GmbH, 51101 Köln

Business Field Renewable Energies

Contact person: Bearbeiter, Tel.: ++49-221/806-

Fax-No.: ++49-221/806-1350

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1 Tasks

According to your inquiry, a combined qualification testing of a crystalline photovoltaic (PV)

module type family shall be performed in accordance with the following international stan-

dards:





Remark:

*) The test equipment for performing the ‚Fire-Test’ (MST 23) acc. IEC 61730 is currently under prepara-

tion. Therefore test MST 23 could not be performed in TIE laboratories yet. This will be mentioned clearly

on the IEC 61730 certificate. If during the process of qualification EN 61730 is published a transition to an

EN 61730 certificate will be discussed

IEC 61215:2005

2nd Edition

IEC 61730:2004

*)

Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules –

Design qualification and type approval

Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification –

- Part1: Requirements for construction

- Part2: Requirements for testing

The tests will be performed in a combined way; this means the climatic tests of the IEC

61215 are regarded as ‘preconditioning tests’ of IEC 61730.

Part of this qualification shall be a clearly defined PV-module type family, which has the fol-

lowing design aspects (manufacturer, type designation, specifications):

Max. module dimensions:

Solar cell (manufacturer, type, power

classes):

Cell- and string connectors:

Superstrate (front material):

Encapsulation material:

Substrate (back sheet):

Junction box:

Cable:

Plugs:

Diodes:

Adhesive:

Pottant:

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The type family to be certified consists of the following module types:

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If all criteria of IEC 61215, Ed. 2 are met, the reported test results will be confirmed by a cer-

tificate issued by the certification body of the TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH (TRPS).

This certificate will then contain all module types covered by this qualification.

If additionally all relevant criteria of the IEC 61730 are met, the reported test results will be

confirmed by a separate certificate, issued by the certification body of the TÜV Rheinland

Product Safety GmbH (TRPS), which confirms, that the module type family meets the re-

quirements of the selected application class (see 2.1) and the corresponding safety class.

The maximum permissible system voltage derived from the test results will be mentioned in

the test report.

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2.1

Basics

Normative basis

The basis of testing is laid down in the standards mentioned under section 1 of this quotation

as well as all other quoted standards within that might apply.

An overview of the tests sequences and a brief description of the qualification tests according

IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 can be found in the appendix. For a detailed description we refer

to the related standard.

Part 1 of the IEC 61730 defines requirements for module design and used materials, which

will be checked within the scope of this qualification by submitted technical drawings and

material information (see 3.2).

Part 2 of the IEC 61730 defines 3 different application classes for a module design, which lay

down the kind of installation, the corresponding necessary qualification tests and the result-

ing electrical safety class:

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Application class A:

General access, hazardous voltage, hazardous power applications

(System voltage > 50 V DC)

 Safety class II

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Application class B:

Restricted access, hazardous voltage, hazardous power applications

(System voltage > 50 V DC)

 Safety class 0

-

Application class C:

Limited voltage, limited power applications (< 50V DC und < 240 W)

 Safety class III

This quotation is covering application class A (safety class II).

If a different application class is desired by the customer, the number of necessary qualification tests is

reduced and will be laid down in a new quotation. In this case, the customer is obliged to present a

declaration, which states that the modules to be certified are used exclusively within the scope of the

desired application class.

2.2 Basis for test samples

The in section 3 listed required test samples and their test sequences are based on the tech-

nical documentation as it was available at the time of the preparation of this quotation.

In the case of insufficient or unclear information or changes in technical details, this quotation

might have to be altered and looses its validity.

The tests should be performed with the module design representing the ‘worst-case’ design

of the type family.

Usually this means (exceptions may apply):

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-

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Largest outer module dimensions

Maximum output power

Maximum number of solar cells per bypass diode

Most critical module mounting system

Furthermore some special build small sized samples, frameless modules and single compo-

nents are required for qualification. A complete list of samples can be found in part three of

this quotation.

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The IEC certificates issued can also cover smaller resp. less critical module types of the fam-

ily, if all components and process parameters are identical. A module type family can also

contain modules of identical design and size with power ratings differing by ± 10%.

2.3 Basis of certification

An IEC 61215 certificate will be issued, if:

a) the pass criteria as described in IEC 61215, Ed. 2 of each qualification test are ful-

filled

b) a factory inspection has been successfully performed and the accompanying report

was signed by the responsible inspector and the quality manager of the manufac-

turer.

c) all required documents as listed in section 3.2 have been handed in

d) the following documents required by the certification body have been filled out and

signed:

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General Agreement with the certification body of TÜV Rheinland Product

Safety GmbH (see attachment; please fill out two originals);

Declaration of name design (type label or rating plate) for all modules of the

type family (

see attachment

)

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A separate IEC 61730 certificate will be issued, if :

a) an IEC 61215 certificate for the PV-module type family was issued;

b) all material and design requirements according to IEC 61730 – Part 1 are met (see

appendix)

c) the pass criteria as described in IEC 61730 – Part 2 of each qualification test are ful-

filled

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3.1

Obligations of the Customer

Test samples

The following listed test samples are – as long as they are standard modules from a series

production – to be taken as random test samples according to IEC 60410 of the production

series and to be supplied to TÜVs test laboratory in one shipment:

3.1.1 Required solar modules

Test sample description

Defined ‘worst-case’-

standard module (see 2.2)

Number To be performed qualification tests

*)

7 1 x Determination of electrical parameters(10.4-7)

+ Outdoor exposure test (10.8)

+ Temperature test (MST21)

+ Bypass diode thermal test (MST25/10.18

**)

)

+ Hot-Spot test (10.9)

+ Reverse current overload test (MST26)

1 x Module breakage test (MST32)

2 x Damp heat test (MST53/10.13),

+ Ground continuity test (MST13)

+ Accessibility test (MST11)

+ Mechanical load test (MST34/10.16)

+ Hail impact test (MST34/10.16)

+ Cut susceptibility test (MST12)

2 x Therm. cycling test (200 cycles; MST51/10.11)

+ Ground continuity test (MST13)

+ Accessibility test (MST11)

+ Cut susceptibility test (MST12)

1 x Control module (reference)

2 x UV-test (MST54/10.10),

+ Thermal cycling test

(TC50;MST51/10.16)

+ Humidity freeze test (MST52/10.12)

+ Robustness of terminations

(MST42/10.14)

+ Cut susceptibility test (MST12)

+ Accessibility test (MST11)

1 x Control module (reference)

1 x Therm. cycling test (200 cycles; MST51/10.11)

Impulse voltage test (MST14)

These are needed as adaptors for measurements

and thermal cycling test.

Small special test sam-

ples

***)

according to the

specifications in the an-

nex of this quotation

3

Defined ‘worst-case’-

standard module (see 2.2)

without frame

1

Plugs with cables (0.5 m)

4 pairs

as adaptors

*) Only main qualification tests are listed; accompanying initial and control measurements are not listed; the details of the

test sequences are to be found in the test tree in the annex

**)

The bypass diode test may alternatively be performed on a special build smaller test sample; if the junction box is potted

with a sealant, thermo couples and leads for the measurement of the voltage drop need to be attached to each diode be-

fore potting (please contact our engineers for details).

***) The special build small test samples are needed for a time- and cost- optimized handling of the test samples

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According to IEC 61215 Ed.2 (Section 5) ALL test samples have to undergo a precondition-

ing at natural or simulated sunlight prior to the start of any qualification tests, to separate

initial degradation effects from test results.

For a time and cost optimized handling of the qualification project it is possible and desirable,

that the manufacturer sends test samples, that already have been preconditioned with a ir-

radiation dose of 5 - 5.5 kWh/m² in open circuit conditions.

If this is not possible, the cost and the testing time for this service have to be adjusted ac-

cordingly (see section 5).

Each module shall carry the following clear and indelible markings according to EN 50380:

 name, monogram or symbol of the manufacturer

 type or model number (only standard products)

 serial number

 electrical output ratings including production tolerances

 polarity of terminals or leads (colour coding is permissible)

 maximal system voltage for which the module is suitable

 Limiting reverse current

The date and place of manufacture shall be marked on the module or be traceable from the

serial number. (The serial number coding shall therefore be explained).

All delivered standard modules must be complete in every detail and be in accor-

dance with the product to be marketed. This will be checked during the factory in-

spection.

3.1.2 Required Components:

Component description Number To be performed qualification tests

Partial discharge test (MST15)

Conduit bending test (MST33)

Terminal box knockout test (MST44)

For Mechanical load test (MST34/10.16)

Part of used backside foil

*)

; 10

11

cm x 10 cm

Set of original junction box with

1

wiring conduit

**)

Original junction box with ter-

6

minal knockouts

**)

Set of original mounting parts

1

for one standard module

**)

*) If Aluminium is part of the foil layers, the outer insulation foil has to be removed. This test is not applicable at glass/glass

modules; if the foil is separately certified, this test can be omitted.

**) If desired / applicable

If separately certified components are used some of the tests may be omitted.

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3.2 Documents

Additional to the delivery of the aforementioned test samples the following documents are

required in order to receive certification:

Technical drawings‚ electrical ‘lay-up’ plans and ‘sandwich’ structure of all modules of the

type family to be certified that show the following:

- electrical connection of solar cells and strings

- bypass diode concept

- structure with identification of each sheets thickness (incl. solar cell thickness)

- cell and edge distances

Data sheets for all module types of the family (in accordance with EN 50380)

Users manual and mounting instructions for a representative module type

Technical specification and data sheets of the used materials;

Required documents/specification for used components (Junction box, cable, plugs, di-

odes, etc.; see appendix of this quotation)

A declaration, confirming that the test samples are build with identical materials, compo-

nents and production parameters as the modules of the type family also covered by the

certificate but not tested

3.3 Delivery and transportation information

All test samples and documents are to be delivered to the following address:

TÜV Rheinland Group

TÜV Rheinland Immissionsschutz und Energiesysteme (TIE) GmbH

att. Bearbeiter

Am Grauen Stein

51105 Köln

Germany

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To allow for a correct and on time processing of the qualification project, we kindly ask to

follow this instructions:



All test samples shall be checked by the responsible TÜV-expert prior to delivery, to

avoid additional shipping cost for missing samples. The serial numbers and types for

each test sample shall be given to the contact person at TÜV beforehand.

Deliveries with incomplete or false test samples can not be processed and may be returned to

the sender to the senders cost. Additional handling fees may apply and will be charged sepa-

rately.



The name of your contact person at TÜV has to be given on each delivery or ex-

change of documents.



PV-Module deliveries shall always be declared as a package containing breakable

goods (e.g. glass)



Deliveries coming from countries outside the European Union have to be declared at

customs offices in that manner, that test samples can stay at the laboratory for an ex-

tended period.



Deliveries coming from countries outside the European Union containing wood pack-

aging have to contain proof, that the wood has been treated according to the regula-

tions of the country of origin, so that they can be returned in the same packaging

without problem (see: FAO, 2003: Guidelines for regulating wood packaging material

in international trade, ISPM No. 15, FAO Rome: 17 S.)



Any sort of transportation, packaging or customs cost will be charged to the cus-

tomer.



Each shipment shall contain a delivery note inside and a copy on the outside of the

packaging, that contains the following information:

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-

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sender/manufacturer/customer incl. address and contact person

related TÜV-quotation number

clear listing of all test samples contained:

number, kind, type, designation and serial numbers

If the delivery contains several packages (boxes), the content of each package shall be listed separately.

-

Any additional comments or remarks concerning the content of the delivery

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3.4 Other

According to the Test and Certification Regulations of TRPS the customer agrees to keep a

test sample designated by TÜV for a period 10 years after it was returned from testing. The

presence of this sample will be checked during the periodic factory inspections.

4 Services of TÜV Rheinland Immissionsschutz und Energie-

systeme GmbH

Performance of laboratory tests 4.1

The testing procedures are listed under section 1 and 2 as well as in the related qualification

standards. The qualification tests will be performed in accordance with IEC 61215 and IEC

61730 and its related guidelines with the following exception:

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The ‚Fire-Test’ according IEC 61730 (MST23) is not performed (see 1).

The tests will be performed in a combined way; this means the climatic tests of the IEC

61215 are regarded as ‘preconditioning tests’ of IEC 61730.

Depending on our actual laboratory capacity, the humidity-freeze test might be performed in

a climatic chamber belonging to another accredited laboratory within the TÜV Rheinland

Group.

The Partial-Discharge test (MST 15) will be performed in a laboratory of the University of

Applied Sciences Cologne.

The Impulse voltage test (MST 14) will be performed in a laboratory of the University of Ap-

plied Sciences Cologne.

According to EN IEC 61215, the mechanical load test (test 10.16) is performed by three con-

secutive tensile-pressure cycles with a uniform load of 2400 Pa. However, the test standard

offers a more severe option of the test by applying 5400 Pa load in the last cycle.

Upon request, this enhanced mechanical load test can be performed in the laboratories of

the TÜV Rheinland Group.

All relevant test results will be summarised in a report.

After completion of all tests usually all test samples will be returned to the sender. One test

sample will be marked to be stored for reference reasons by the client (see section 3.3).

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4.2 Factory inspection

The certificate documents consistent quality. Therefore, factory inspections and follow-up

inspections are performed on a regular basis. The inspection shall document components

and production parameters and covers specifically product related quality assurance proce-

dures.

The follow-up inspections shall be performed annually.

4.3 Test mark and TUVdotCOM service

After successful completion of the certification process including a factory inspection the

customer will receive the test mark as shown below.

This test mark contains a unique id-number and several keywords. With this TUVdotCOM

id-number a direct link to the products certification information on the web based platform is

established ( or ). The customer can use this platform to

link to his homepage and/or upload product related information. The test mark itself can be

used on the product and its accompanying documentation.

Mark:

Qualified, IEC 61215

Safety tested, IEC 61730

Periodic inspection

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5 Deadlines

Due to the lengthy thermal and climatic tests of IEC 61215 the total test duration for the

combined IEC 61215/IEC 61730 certification is approximately 6-7 months. The IEC 61215

certification is completed after approx. 5 months. The exact start date for the testing depends

on the laboratory capacity available and will be discussed and agreed upon with you on re-

ceipt of order.

The factory inspection should be performed within this period.

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Additional Terms

All documents attached to this quotation are also part of its conditions.

Cologne, Angebotsdatum

Business Field Renewable Energies

i. V.

Dipl.-Ing. W. Vaaßen

Appendix:

 Specifications for small UV-test samples

 Overview of all IEC 61215, Ed. 2 tests

 Combined testing tree for IEC 61215 / IEC 61730

 Requirements for Components acc. IEC 61730 – Part 1

 Packing List

 General terms and conditions of the TIE GmbH

 General agreement with the certification body of the TRPS

 Declaration for name sign Testing- and certification regulations of the TRPS

i. A.

Dipl.-Ing. J. Althaus

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Specifications for special build small UV test samples

A sample for UV testing shall be as small as possible and fulfil the following requirements:

 To ensure correct electrical measurement, the open circuit voltage of the test sample must

be higher than 4 V. Normally a series connection of about 9 cells is sufficient.

 All used materials should be identical to those used in the standard PV-modules.

 The distances from edge of cells to edge of sample must be the same as in the standard

PV-modules.

 The electrical connections must be identical to those at the standard PV-modules. If a

junction box is used, all materials, adhesives and terminations must be identical. Bypass

diodes are not necessary in these samples.

These small test samples are a requirement to increase the capacity of the UV chamber and

avoid waiting periods as well as cost optimize the testing effort.

A performance of the UV test sequence with large size standard modules is not possi-

ble, because the capacity of the chamber is restricted.

According to IEC 61215 these small test samples will also undergo the tests of the UV-test-

sequence, which follow the UV-test: thermal cycling, humidity freeze, robustness of termina-

tions (see test sequence in appendix).

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Overview of IEC 61215, Ed. 2 tests

Code

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

Qualification Test

Visual Inspection

Maximum Power Determi-

nation

Insulation Test

Measurement of Tempera-

ture Coefficients

Measurement of NOCT

Performance at STC and

NOCT

Test Conditions

according defined inspection list

measurement according to IEC 60904

1000 VDC + twice the open circuit voltage of the system at STC for 1 min,

isolation resistance * module area > 40 Mm

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at U

max sys

Determination of the temperature coefficients of short circuit current, open

circuit voltage and maximum power in a 30°C interval

total solar irradiance = 800 W/m²

wind speed = 1 m/s

cell temperature = NOCT / 25°C

irradiance = 800 W/m² / 1000 E/m²

measurement according to IEC 60904

cell temperature = 25°C

irradiance = 200 W/m²

measurement according to IEC 60904

60 kWh/m² solar irradiation

5 hour exposure to > 700 W/m² irradiance in worst-case hot-spot condition

15 kWh/m² UV-radiation (280 - 385 nm) with 5 kWh/m² UV-radiation (280 -

320 nm) at 60°C module temperature

Min.15 kWh/m² UV-radiation (280 - 400 nm) with 7.5 kWh/m² UV-radiation

(280 - 320 nm) at 60°C module temperature

50 and 200 cycles -40°C to +85°C

10 cycles -40°C to +85°C, 85% RH

1000 h at +85°C, 85% RH

As in IEC 60068-2-21

Evaluation of insulation of the module under wet conditions

Three cycles of 2400 Pa uniform load, applied for 1 h to front and back

surfaces in turn

25 mm diameter ice ball at 23 m/s, directed at 11 impact locations

Asses adequacy of thermal design of by-pass diodes at a current of 1.25 x

Isc running through the diodes at module temperature of 75°C

10.7 Performance at low Irradi-

ance

10.8

10.9

10.10

or

*

Outdoor Exposure Test

Hot-Spot Endurance Test

UV-preconditioning test

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

UV-Exposure according

IEC 61345

Thermal Cycling

Humidity Freeze Test

Damp Heat

Robustness of Termina-

tions

Wet Leakage Test

Mechanical Load Test

Hail Test

Bypass diode thermal test

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Combined test sequence acc. IEC 61215, Ed. 2 and IEC 61730 – Part 2

IEC 61215

Module performance test

Preconditioning

5 kWh/m²

IEC 61730Module safety test MST

Visual Inspection

MST01 10.1

Combined test

sequences as

carried out in

TÜV Laborities

3 small test samples **

4 modules

1 laminate

The numbers in each box are references to final

measurements, that are to be performed after

MST or MPT (if required). In this example:

MST 01 = Module safety test MST 01

10.2 = Performance test (IEC 61215, Ed. 2)

*MST 23 cannot be performed at TIE laborities yet

1 module

1 special sample

1 module

Performance at

STC 10.6_a

(Steady State)

Performance at

STC 10.6_a

(Flasher)

Performance at

STC 10.6

(Flasher)

Performance at

STC 10.6

(Flasher)

Performance at

STC 10.6_a

(Flasher)

Performance at

STC 10.6_a

(Flasher)

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16 10.3

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16 10.3

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16 10.3

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16 10.3

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16 10.3

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Measurement of

temperature

coefficients 10.4

Measurement of

NOCT 10.5

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MST 54 / 10.10

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Damp heat test

1000h MST 53

10.13

0110.216

Thermal cycling

test 200 cycles

MST51a 10.11

0110.21617

Performance at

NOCT 10.6_b

(Steady State)

Thermal cycling

test 50 cycles

MST 51b / 10.11

0110.216

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Performance at

low irridiance 10.7

(Steady State)

Bypass diode

thermal test

MST25 10.18

0110.21617

Bypass diode

thermal test

MST25 10.18

0110.21617

Humidity freeze

test

MST 52 / 10.12

0110.216

Mechanical load

test MST 34

0110.21617

Hail Impact test

10.18

0110.21617

Wet leakage

current test

MST17 10.15

Hot-spot test

MST22 10.9

0110.21617

Robustness of

terminations test

MST 42/10.14

0110.21617

1 Modul

IEC 61215 Certification terminated here

1 laminate (module)

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16

Dielectric

withstand test

MST16

Visual Inspection

MST01 10.1

Reverse current

overload test

MST 26

10.15/17

Cut susceptibility

test MST12

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Impulse voltage

test

MST 14

0116

Module brakage

test MST32

Accessibility test

MST11

Fire Test

MST23*

Visual inspction

MST01 10.1

Packliste / Packing list

An/To: TÜV Rheinland Immissionsschutz und Energiesysteme GmbH, Am Grauen Stein, 51105 Köln

Packliste für Testmusterlieferungen an den TÜV (TIE GmbH - Regenerative Energien) Kontaktperson TÜV:

Package list of test samples deliveries to TÜV (TIE GmbH - Renewable Energies) Contact person TÜV:

Angebotsnummer TÜV: 435/ Auftragnummer TÜV:

Offer number TÜV: Order number TÜV:

Lieferung von (Absender): Kontaktperson: Kontaktperson

Delivery from (Sender): Contact person:

No. Beschreibung gelieferte Artikel Typ Max. System-Vorgealtert Seriennummer

spannung [V] Ja/Nein

[kWh]

Describtion delivered items Type max. system

Preconditioned

Serial number

yes/no [kWh]

voltage [V]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Bearbeiter

Prüfung

IEC, SC II, power

measurement,

other

Test