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Annexure – A
Pre-dispatch Inspection Protocol for Crystalline PV Modules by
Employer or Employer Deputed Agency

On behalf of

By:

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

(A Government of India Enterprise)
Ist floor, Wing A, Prius Platinum Building, D-3, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi – 17
Tel: 011 – 71989224, Fax: 011 – 71989241

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Contents

1. Objective: ........................................................................................................................4
2. Standard: ........................................................................................................................4
3. Definitions: ......................................................................................................................4
4. Inspection Schedule: .......................................................................................................4
5. Scope of Inspection: .......................................................................................................4
6. Sampling Process: ..........................................................................................................5
7. Decision Rules for Acceptance/Rejection ........................................................................6
8. Inspection Process..........................................................................................................6
9. Re-inspection and review ................................................................................................7
10. Inspection Summary: ...................................................................................................7
11. Disclaimer: ..................................................................................................................7

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Pre-dispatch inspection procedure

1. Objective:
The objective of this document is to establish General inspection protocol with objectivity for
verification of Quality Parameters of Solar Modules by the customer (or its authorised
inspection agency) prior to dispatch. The decision rules and procedure specified herein seek
to uphold quality standards based on industry best practices and technical specifications laid
out in tender documents as well as to control risks associated with item procurement.

2. Standard:
Sampling for determining Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) shall follow ISO2859-1:1999.

3. Definitions:
1. Lot: All products/items manufactured in one batch.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned definition, the customer or authorized inspection
agency can lay down alternate/additional criteria for determining a lot.
2. Major Defect: A defect that reduces the usability or causes the product to fail to fulfil its
nominal characteristic function.
3. Minor Defect: A defect that does not reduce the usability of the product, but does not meet
the quality standard.

4. Inspection Schedule:
Customer representative shall propose the schedule for Pre despatch Inspection of Finished
Goods to the Customer well in advance, and in no case less than 3 working days prior to
commencement of Inspection at a location within India and 7 days in case of a foreign
country.

5. Scope of Inspection:
Supplier representative will accompany the Inspector while doing the inspection which shall
typically consist of 2 steps for clearance of each Lot:

BOM verification: To be conducted prior to the commencement of production.

The details of materials used will be verified from the ERP/Manufacturing data and
corroborated with the Construction Data Form (CDF). This shall include verification of
following:

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Item Method of Verification

Shelf life of the following BOM 1. Verify the expiry date/shelf life and
items: storage conditions

• EVA The PV Module manufacturer shall submit all

• PV Module Back sheet required information to prove that materials
• Sealant and potting being used are within their shelf life.
material (Silicone)

Note: Supplier shall provide the necessary documents for approval of BOM as per IEC
standards and tender Technical Specifications.

Witness Tests:

Manufacturer shall assist the Inspecting agency to witness following checks, the details of
which are provided elsewhere in this document:

I. Flash test- As per sampling Plan

II. Visual Inspection- As per sampling Plan
III. EL Inspection-As per Sampling Plan
IV. Electrical Characteristics (Other than Flash Test)- As per Sampling Plan
Note: The Supplier shall furnish soft and hard copy of the Production Quality Plan prior to
commencement of the Inspection.

6. Sampling Process:

a. Supplier shall provide the list of modules in a lot ready for despatch, along with flash test data
(Measured Electrical Data, Pmax) prior to commencement of Inspection tests.
Note: Smallest lot size for Inspection: 20% of the capacity as per the PO.

b. Supplier will arrange to move the PV Modules from FG to Inspection area.

c. Same samples shall be used for all Witness Tests stated at 5.2 above.
d. Inspector shall commence Inspection process by randomly selecting samples from the list of
serial nos. (pallet-wise) provided by Supplier as per ISO 2859: Single Sampling Plan for
Normal Inspection, General Inspection plan level-II. However, the Inspector shall reserve the
right to switch to tightened or reduced level of Inspection as per the lot quality.

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7. Decision Rules for Acceptance/Rejection

Following is a summary of Decision Rules for Acceptance/Rejection of a given Sample in a
lot offered for Inspection:

Table 1: AQL Levels

Defect Type AQL (%)

Major (Ma) 2.5
Minor (Mi) 4

Table 2: Inspection Levels

Inspection Inspection item Inspection level

steps
1. Flash Test General inspection level I
2. Visual General inspection level I
3. EL General inspection level I
4. EC (Other than Flash Test) 10 Nos. per lot

8. Inspection Process
a. Electrical Inspection – Flash Tests
For Electrical inspection following preparation will be done:
• Module Temp Stabilisation : Modules will be kept in controlled environmental condition
till it reaches 25 ±2⁰C
• Calibration of Sun-simulator: Sun-simulator will be calibrated as per Calibration
Reference .Reference should calibrated against Calibration Reference tested from
reputed testing lab TUV / Fraunhofer etc. Testing of modules will be done at STC
condition, AM=1.5
Note:

i All modules selected for sampling inspection will be re-tested in the sun-simulator. A
Pmax retest (repeatability test) variation of ± 2 % on actual flash Pmax value will be
acceptable.
ii The Supplier shall provide a valid calibration certificate of the apparatus used.
b. Visual Inspection:

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• Customer representative will verify the module visual characteristics as per the Visual
Acceptance norms.
• The Visual Inspection shall be carried out in a well-lit room. It shall be the responsibility
of the Supplier to ensure adequate brightness in the room.
c. Electroluminescence (EL) Inspection:
• The EL image shall have sufficient resolution for analysis of defects.
• Hi-pot test shall be done as per IEC procedure. The Supplier shall provide a valid
calibration certificate of the apparatus used.
9. Re-inspection and review
In case of minor non-conformities like cleaning issues, label mismatch, etc. which can be
easily reworked, Supplier shall rework/replace the modules and offer them for re-inspection
to Inspector.

10. Inspection Summary:

Once the inspection is completed Customer Representative will compile his Inspection
Summary Report and share with Supplier and give necessary recommendation on despatch
depending upon the audit findings based on the observations made. This report shall be
provided within same day of inspection (Format Attached).

11. Disclaimer:
Inspection by SECI/ Employer does not absolve the responsibility of the Supplier/vendor to
ensure quality during production of the material and its transport to site. Any damages during
transport/ handling shall be replaced before erection at site as directed by Engineer-in-charge
without any extra cost to the purchaser.

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Sampling Plan
(Sampling Plan as Per ISO 2859) -1

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(Sampling Plan as Per ISO 2859) – 2 – Normal, Tightened and Reduced)

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Customer inspection Report

CUSTOMER INSPECTION REPORT

Ref. No. & Date:
Client: PMC: SECI EPC Contractor:
PO Ref. No.:
Place of Inspection: Date of inspection: Lot Size Sample Quantity

Problem Quantity:
Detail:
Inspection Result (OK/Not OK):
Visual Inspection
Problem Quantity:
Detail:
Flash Test
Problem Quantity:
Detail:
EL Inspection:
Problem Quantity:
Detail:
EC Inspection (Hipot,DC Continuity,IR):
Problem Quantity:
Detail:

Any Other Criteria/Remarks:

Is the shipment qualified to be released? Yes No

From Client From EPC Contractor Solar Energy Corporation of India

Limited

Enclosed: Test Details, Flash Test Report, EL test (images- soft copy), EC Test Report

Disclaimer: This Inspection by SECI/ Employer does not absolve the responsibility of the vendor to ensure quality during production of
the material and its transport to site. Any damages during transport/ handling shall be replaced before erection at site as directed by
Engineer-in-charge without any extra cost to the purchaser.

Details:

Lot : Date
S.No. Defect Module Id Type (Ma/Mi) Details
1
2

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