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PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR MODULE MANUAL 

Operation/Maintenance and Installation 

2012

Summary of Contents for 6T Series

Page 1: ...PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR MODULE MANUAL Operation Maintenance and Installation 2012...

Page 2: ...DUE TO SOLAR RADIANCE TEMPERATURE 8 POTENTIAL POWER CURVE 9 JUNCTION BOX 10 DIODE CHARACTERISTICS 11 WARNINGS AND ELECTRICAL RISKS 12 CONNECTION LIMIT OF THE MODULES 14 MODULE WIRINGS 14 RECOMMENDATI...

Page 3: ...recommendations in this manual Helios Solar Works disclaims any liability for breakage deterioration or the loss of performance of any of our modules resulting from the incorrect installation use and...

Page 4: ...al shorting fast acting fuses of 15 amps are to be used when connecting in series Figure 1 Cross section of a module identifying different components ALUMINIUM FRAME ENCAPSULANT TABS PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL...

Page 5: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL 2012 4 HUSA EN UL REV 2 0 APR 16 2012 6T Series...

Page 6: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL 2012 5 HUSA EN UL REV 2 0 APR 16 2012 7T2 Series...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL 2012 6 HUSA EN UL REV 2 0 APR 16 2012 9T6 Series...

Page 8: ...ubject to change Electrical Values In actual conditions the variation of the parameters of operation for the cells will be related to the variation of irradiation received and the actual temperature T...

Page 9: ...ge Curves Variation due to Solar Radiance Temperature Figure 2 Variation of the work curve Amps Voltage according to the incidental solar radiance to a cell temperature of 25 C Figure 3 Variation of t...

Page 10: ...nt In the above figure it can be observed that there is a point for which the product I x V reaches its maximum This point called the maximum power point determines the expressed peak power using the...

Page 11: ...ent passes through two bypass diodes the circuit board and outputs before entering two isolated copper cables with multi type connectors The junction box does not require any extra field wiring at the...

Page 12: ...gy can lead to dangerous overheating and affect the cell Damage can include but is not limited to the release of its anti reflection cap the perforation of the P N union or the breakage of the solderi...

Page 13: ...that dropping can result in glass breakage A module with a broken glass must not be installed Broken glass can produce fragments that may cause injury to personnel handling it The module s glass is t...

Page 14: ...tion should be done in hours of low irradiance intensity The tools used to connect the modules must comply with provincial electrical safety regulations They must be dry and have the correct level of...

Page 15: ...ks modules with electrical insulation of 1000 VDC Therefore when installing modules where IEC standards hold precedence 6T series module can be connected to each other in groups of up to 21 7T2 series...

Page 16: ...can support them using anchors that take into account the constraints imposed by the resulting movements of the processes of thermal expansion and contraction To achieve the maximum annual yield the i...

Page 17: ...d be installed on at least a 20 angle Each module should be situated with at least 15cm or 6in of open space behind it to ensure that the ventilation dissipates the heat produced by the cells and that...

Page 18: ...led in the proximity of highly flammable substances e g filling stations gas containers paint equipment since the connection and disconnection process may produce sparks The modules must not be instal...

Page 19: ...from the positive terminal of one module to the positive terminal on the following Connect the quantity of modules that match the voltage specifications of the inverters used in the system The module...

Page 20: ...o the module frame the diameter M8 5 16 groundings holes on the module frame identified with a yellow label To ensure a conductive connection i e to penetrate the non conductive coating on the frame a...

Page 21: ...designed for use with size 6 12 AWG copper conductor wire and allow connecting the system to equipment ground connector UGC 1 grounding clips should be preassembled with top mounting clamps in order t...

Page 22: ...e dimples will contact the aluminum rail Slip the lug portion on top of the washer and install standard flat washer lock washer and nut Tighten the nut until the dimples are completely embedded into t...

Page 23: ...les can be mounted on a roof freestanding modules turn a class B rooftop into a class C rooftop Use appropriate corrosion proof fastening materials Top or bottom clamping methods will vary and are dep...

Page 24: ...g possible effects of aging or corrosion In this inspection special attention should be given to the integrity of the glass the aluminum frame the silicone seals the waterproof of the junction box oxi...

Page 25: ...ht lead to freezing increasing the separation of the frames Regardless the module may continue producing power between 50 and 70 of its capability weather resistance will be compromised though On occa...

Page 26: ...L 2012 25 HUSA EN UL REV 2 0 APR 16 2012 It is the owner s and operator s responsibility to determine and follow all national and local codes and regulations related to the use and installation of pho...

Page 27: ...gh Intertek Certificates Certificate Helios USA CE Certificate of Helios Solar Works Guarantee Factory Certificate T V Integrated Modules Certificate T V Monocrystalline Modules Certificate T V Multic...

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