CONTENTSFOREWORD 31 Scope 52 Normative references 53 Terms and definitions 64 Samples 65 Test Summary 66 Test Sequence 66.1 Stabilization 66.2 Initial and final measurements of non-concentrator modules 76.3 Initial and final measurements of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules 76.4 Salt mist test procedure 76.5 Cleaning and recovery 76.6 Measurements after salt mist 86.7 Bypass diode test 86.7.1 Purpose 86.7.2 Procedure 86.7.3 Requirements 87 Requirements 87.1 General 87.2 Non-concentrator PV modules 87.3 Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules 98 Test report 9Annex A (normative) Guidance for the selection of appropriate Test Method according to IEC 60068-2-52 12A.1 Introduction 12A.2 Recommendations for applying this document and selecting Test Methods 1 through 8 12A.2.1 Test method 1 13A.2.2 Test method 2 13A.2.3 Test methods 3 to 6 13A.2.4 Test methods 7 and 8 13Figure 1 – Salt mist corrosion testing sequence for non-concentrator PV modules 10Figure 2 – Salt mist corrosion testing sequence for concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules 11