ETC BP365

BP 365
65 Watt Photovoltaic Module
High-efficiency photovoltaic module using silicon nitride coated multicrystalline silicon cells.
Performance
Rated power (Pmax)
Nominal voltage
Limited Warranty1
65W
12V
25 years
Configuration
BP 365U
Clear universal frame and standard J-box
Electrical Characteristics2
Maximum power (Pmax)3
Voltage at Pmax (Vmp)
Current at Pmax (Imp)
Warranted minimum Pmax
Short-circuit current (Isc)
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)
Temperature coefficient of Isc
Temperature coefficient of Voc
Temperature coefficient of power
NOCT (Air 20°C; Sun 0.8kW/m2 ; wind 1m/s)
Maximum series fuse rating
Maximum system voltage
BP 365
65W
17.6V
3.69A
60W
3.99A
22.1V
(0.065±0.015)%/ °C
-(80±10)mV/°C
-(0.5±0.05)%/ °C
47±2°C
20A
600V (U.S. NEC & IEC 61215 rating)
1000V (TÜV Rheinland rating)
Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions
Length: 1111mm (43.7”) Width: 502mm (19.8”)
Depth: 50mm (1.97”)
Weight
7.2 kg (15.9 pounds)
Solar Cells
36 cells (114mm x 114mm) in a 4x9 matrix connected in series
Junction Box
U-Version junction box with 6-terminal connection block; IP 54, accepts PG 13.5,
M20, ½ inch conduit, or cable fittings accepting 6-12mm diameter cable.
Terminals accept 2.5 to 10mm2 (8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Diodes
Schottky by-pass diodes included, every 18 cells
Construction
Front: High-transmission 3mm (1/8th inch) tempered glass; Back: Tedlar;
Encapsulant: EVA
Frame
Clear anodized aluminum alloy type 6063T6 Universal frame; Color: silver
1. Module Warranty: 25-year limited warranty of 80% power output; 12-year limited warranty of 90% power output; 5-year limited warranty of
materials and workmanship. See your local representative for full terms of these warranties.
2. These data represent the performance of typical BP 365 products, and are based on measurements made in accordance with ASTM E1036
corrected to SRC (STC.)
3. During the stabilization process that occurs during the first few months of deployment, module power may decrease by up to 3% from
typical Pmax.
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Quality and Safety
ESTI
Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through
ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at Ispra, Italy)
BP 365 I-V Curves
Manufactured in ISO 9001-certified factories; conforms to European Community
Directives 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC; certified to IEC 61215
4.5
Framed modules certified by TÜV Rheinland as Safety Class II (IEC 60364)
equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC
Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2,
Groups C & D hazardous locations (U)
3.5
Current (A)
Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories for electrical and fire safety
(Class C fire rating)
4.0
Qualification Test Parameters
Temperature cycling range
Humidity freeze, damp heat
Static load front and back (e.g. wind)
Front loading (e.g. snow)
Hailstone impact
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
85% RH
2,400 pa (50psf)
5,400 pa (113psf)
25mm (1 inch) at 23 m/s (52mph)
t=0C
t=25C
t=50C
t=75C
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0
10
Voltage (V)
Module Diagram
Dimensions in brackets are in inches. Un-bracketed dimensions are in millimeters. Overall tolerances ±3mm (1/8”)
Self-tapping grounding screw, instruction sheet, and warranty document included with each module.
Note: This publication summarizes product warranty and specifications, which are subject to change without notice.
Additional information may be found on our web site: www.bpsolar.com
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