Summary of Topics m6703_3_20120907_sum.htmlSubject 6703 (6703A, 9703)
Bulletin Dated: September 7, 2012
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
The following topics were discussed at the meeting of the Standards Technical Panel for Connectors for Use in Photovoltaic Systems:
1. Intermixing (intermating) of PV connectors from different manufacturers
2. Listing vs. Component Recognition
3. Connectors rated for aluminum and copper-clad aluminum conductors concerns and additional use considerations
4. Current cycling test from UL 486A-486B for certain design connectors and for aluminum or copper clad aluminum conductors
5. AC rated single pole connectors
6. Relationship with harnesses (9703)
7. Discussion of revisions to 9703
8. CTI and IPT discussion and clarification
10. Material RTI and relationship to maximum operating temperature (20�C safety factor), clause 6.6
11. Clarification that performance tests are conducted with max and min wire sizes and also with USE and PV wire
12. Deletion of Stress Corrosion test
13. Locking Test and Locking vs. Latching
14. Marking section additions/revisions
15. Grounding and Bonding task group activity
16. Salt environment
17. UL test probe, Figure 8.1 and force application in clause 8.5
18. Strain Relief Test
19. Miscellaneous revisions (6703 and 6703A)
20. Tour of UL’s San Jose PV lab (cancelled)
21. Additional agenda topic - VTM-O enclosure
22. Additional agenda topic - Products rated with both 600 V and 1000 V cable
23. Additional agenda topic - Tool traceability
24. Additional agenda topic - Touch protection
25. Additional agenda topic - Long term durability