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DC Electrical Characteristics

  • STC Power Rating 55W
  • PTC Power Rating 52.38W 1
  • STC Power per unit of area 6.5W/ft2 (69.6W/m2)
  • Peak Efficiency 6.96%
  • Power Tolerances data not available
  • Number of Cells data not available
  • Nominal Voltage not applicable
  • Imp 0.82A
  • Vmp 67V
  • Isc 1.01A
  • Voc 86V
  • NOCT 45°C
  • Temp. Coefficient of Isc 0.01%/K
  • Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.2%/K
  • Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.292V/K
  • Series Fuse Rating 1.5A
  • Maximum System Voltage 1000V

Mechanical Characteristics

  • Type Amorphous Silicon
  • Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4
  • Output Cable Wire Gauge 12 AWG
  • Output Cable Wire Type PV Wire
  • Frame Color data not available
  • Backsheet Color data not available
  • Length 49in (1,245mm)
  • Width 25in (635mm)
  • Depth 0.3in (7mm)
  • Weight 31.7lb (14.4kg)
  • Installation Method Rack-Mounted

Warranty and Certifications

  • 80% Power Output Warranty Period 25yrs
  • 90% Power Output Warranty Period 10yrs
  • Workmanship Warranty Period data not available
  • UL Fire Classification data not available
  • Compliances data not available
  • CSI Listed No
  • 1. PTC rating calculated using 45°C as the NOCT (Nominal Cell Operating Temperature)

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