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DC Electrical Characteristics

  • STC Power Rating 480W
  • PTC Power Rating 449.84W 1
  • STC Power per unit of area 17.7W/ft2 (190.5W/m2)
  • Peak Efficiency 19.05%
  • Power Tolerances -5%/+5%
  • Number of Cells 268
  • Nominal Voltage not applicable
  • Imp 2.49A
  • Vmp 192.8V
  • Isc 2.62A
  • Voc 225.4V
  • NOCT 45°C
  • Temp. Coefficient of Isc 0.04%/K
  • Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.32%/K
  • Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.622V/K
  • Series Fuse Rating 5A
  • Maximum System Voltage 1500V

Mechanical Characteristics

  • Type Cadmium Telluride
  • Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4
  • Output Cable Wire Gauge 12 AWG
  • Output Cable Wire Type PV Wire
  • Output Cable Wire Length 28.9in (733mm)
  • Frame Color Black
  • Backsheet Color Black
  • Length 79.7in (2,024mm)
  • Width 49in (1,245mm)
  • Depth 1.9in (49mm)
  • Weight 75lb (34kg)
  • Installation Method Rack-Mounted

Warranty and Certifications

  • 80% Power Output Warranty Period data not available
  • 90% Power Output Warranty Period data not available
  • Workmanship Warranty Period data not available
  • UL Fire Classification Type 19
  • Compliances UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730
  • CSI Listed No
  • 1. PTC rating calculated using 45°C as the NOCT (Nominal Cell Operating Temperature)

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