CSA C22.2 NO. 182.5-14

Abstract

This Standard applies to photovoltaic connectors: <br>a) single pole, rated maximum 2000 V dc; and <br>b) multi-pole, rated maximum 2000 V ac or dc. <br>This Standard applies to photovoltaic connectors intended for use in solar photovoltaic systems in accordance with the <em>Canadian Electrical Code, Part I,</em> using stranded copper conductors, for use in either indoor or outdoor nonhazardous locations. <br><strong>Note:</strong> <em>Photovoltaic connectors are intended to be installed with cables meeting the requirements of C22.2 No. 271 or equivalent, suitable for the purpose.</em> <br>This Standard also applies to panel mounted connectors, splitter connectors, and similar wiring devices intended for use in photovoltaic systems. <br>This Standard does not apply to <br>a) appliance plugs covered in CSA C22.2 No. 57; <br>b) attachment plugs, receptacles, and similar wiring devices intended for use in hazardous locations covered in CSA C22.2 No. 159; <br>c) general use receptacles, attachment plugs, and similar wiring devices covered in CSA C22.2 No. 42; <br>d) industrial type, special use attachment plugs, receptacles, equipment power inlets and outlets, and connectors covered in CSA C22.2 No. 182.1; <br>e) industrial locking type attachment plugs, receptacles, and connectors covered in CSA C22.2 No. 182.2; or <br>f) special use connectors covered in CSA C22.2 No. 182.3. <br>In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. <br>Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. <br>Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.