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EN-Rev IM/IEC-AM-EN/3.6 Copyright © March 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.

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·  If the disconnects and Over Current Protection 

Device (OCPD)'s cannot be opened or the inverter 
cannot be powered down, cover the fronts of 
modules in the PV array with an opaque material 
to stop the production of electricity when installing 
or working on a module or wiring.

· 

Do not

 

use or install broken modules.

·  Contact with module surfaces or frames may cause 

electric shock if the front glass is broken or the 
backsheet is torn.

·  The PV module does not contain any serviceable parts. 

Do not attempt to repair any part of the module. 

·  Keep the junction box cover closed at all times.

· 

Do not

 

disassemble a module or remove any 

  module part.

· 

Do not

 artificially concentrate sunlight on a module.  

· 

Do not

 

connect or disconnect modules when current 

from the modules or an external source is present.

3.0  

MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS

Module electrical ratings are measured under 
Standard Test Conditions (STC) of 1000 W/m

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irradiance, with an AM1.5 spectrum, and a cell 
temperature of 25°C. Detailed electrical and 
mechanical characteristics of Canadian Solar Inc. 
crystalline silicon PV modules can be found in 
our Installation Manual Annex ( Section Annex C: 

Module Specifications) on 

www.canadiansolar.com.

 

Main electrical characteristics at STC are also stated 
on each module label. Please refer to the datasheet 
or the product nameplate for the maximum system 
voltage.

Under certain conditions, a module may produce 
more current or voltage than under its Standard Test 
Condition's rated power. As a result, the module 
short-circuit current at under STC should be 
multiplied by 1.25, and a correction factor should 
be applied to the open-circuit voltage (see Table 1 
below), when determining component ratings and 
capacities. Depending on your local regulations, an 
additional 1.25 multiplier for the short-circuit current 
(giving a total multiplier of 1.56) may be applicable 
when sizing conductors and fuses. 

Lowest Expected Ambient Temperature (°C/°F)

Correction Factor

24 to 20 / 76 to 68

1.02

19 to 15 / 67 to 59

1.04

14 to 10 / 58 to 50

1.06

9 to 5 / 49 to 41

1.08

4 to 0 / 40 to 32
-1 to -5 / 31 to 23

1.10
1.12

-6 to -10 / 22 to 14

1.14

-11 to -15 / 13 to 5

1.16

-16 to -20 / 4 to -4

1.18

-21 to -25 / -5 to -13

1.20

-26 to -30 / -14 to -22

1.21

-31 to -35 / -23 to -31

1.23

-36 to -40 / -32 to -40

1.25

Table 1: Low temperature correction  
factors for open-circuit voltage

Summary of Contents for CS6A-M

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES IEC For professional use only...

Page 2: ...1 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 0 MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 5 1 MODULE WIRING 5 2 GROUNDING 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 3: ...or document the English version shall prevail and take control in all respects 1 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Canadian Solar Inc shall not be held responsible for damages of any kind including without l...

Page 4: ...racteristics of Canadian Solar Inc crystalline silicon PV modules can be found in our Installation Manual Annex Section Annex C Module Specifications on www canadiansolar com Main electrical character...

Page 5: ...racks at cell level which in turn may compromise module reliability Do not carry modules on your head Do not drop or place objects such as tools on the modules Do not lift modules by their wires or ju...

Page 6: ...ins sea spray Exposing modules to salt i e marine environments or sulfur i e sulfur sources volcanoes incurs the risk of module corrosion Failure to comply with these instructions will void Canadian S...

Page 7: ...lled but the system has not been connected to the grid yet each module string should be kept under open circuit conditions and proper actions should be taken to avoid dust and moisture penetration ins...

Page 8: ...www canadiansolar com It is not possible to use standard grounding methods for certain module ranges Please refer to Annex B for more details GROUNDING METHOD BOLT TOOTHED NUT CUP WASHER A grounding k...

Page 9: ...erial Canadian Solar Inc recommends bars with a minimum thickness of 50 mm 1 97 in The support bar centerline should be positioned within 100 mm 3 94 in of the side frame centerline slight shifts may...

Page 10: ...imum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa Compatible module type CS6A P CS6A M CS6V P CS6V M CS6P P CS6P M CS6K P CS6K M CS6X P CS6X M CS6K MS CS6V MS and CS6A MS Bolting on long frame side...

Page 11: ...ctric shock or injury electrical or mechanical inspections and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only and on a regular basis Please refer to our Installation Manual Annex Section...

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