Panel Install Manual
Table Of Contents
- Fig. 5: Clamping of REC Alpha Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 6: Clamping of REC Alpha 72 Series panels with support parallel to short side of the module
- Fig. 7: Clamping of REC Alpha 72 Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 8: Mounting holes: REC Alpha Series
- Fig. 9: Mounting holes: REC Alpha 72 Series
- Fig. 10: Device specifications for mounting holes
- Fig. 11: Mounting hole installation example
- Fig. 12: Drainage and grounding holes
- Fig. 13: Grounding lug dimensions and fastening torque
- Fig. 14: Connector mating matrix
- Fig. 15: Minimum cable bend radius
- Fig. 17: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Black Series
- Fig. 18: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha 72 Series
- Fig. 19: REC Alpha Series MLPE device installation zones
- Fig. 20: REC Alpha 72 Series MLPE device installation zones
- Irradiance (W/m²)
- Irradiance (W/m²)
- module
- module
- module
- Rel. Efficiency (%)
- Rel. Efficiency (%)
- Support length under
- Support length under
- Support length under
- Support position
- Support position
- INTRODUCTION
- SAFETY MEASURES
- PANEL HANDLING
- CHOOSING AN INSTALLATION LOCATION
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
- MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
- PANEL INSTALLATION
- CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTORS
- CABLE MANAGEMENT
- PANEL MAINTENANCE
- RECYCLING
- DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
- PANEL CHARACTERISTICS
- ANNEX 1: INSTALLATIONS ON WATER PLATFORMS
- ANNEX 2: INSTALLATIONS USING MODULE LEVEL POWER ELECTRONICS
- DOCUMENT HISTORY
- Fig. 1: Clamp specifications
- Fig. 2: Panel quarter divisions
- Fig. 3: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 4: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 5: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 6: Clamping of N-Peak panels on rails parallel to short side of module
- Fig. 7: Clamping of N-Peak panels on rails parallel to long side of module
- Fig. 8: Clamping of REC N-Peak Series panels using short rails
- Fig. 9: Clamping of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 10: Clamping of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 11: Clamping of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 12: Mounting holes: REC 60-cell panels
- Fig. 13: Mounting holes: REC 72-cell panels
- Fig. 14: Device specifications for mounting holes
- Fig. 15: Mounting hole installation example
- Fig. 16: Drainage and grounding holes
- Fig. 17: Grounding lug dimensions and fastening torque
- Fig. 18: Connector mating matrix
- Fig. 19: Minimum cable bend radius
- Fig. 20: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak 4 Series
- Fig. 21: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak4 Black Series
- Fig. 22: Panel dimensions: REC N-Peak Series
- Fig. 23: Panel dimensions: REC N-Peak Black Series
- Fig. 24: Panel dimensions: REC N-Peak 2 Series
- Fig. 25: Panel dimensions: REC N-Peak 2 Black Series
- Fig. 26: REC 60-cell panels MLPE device installation zones
- Fig. 27: REC 72-cell panels MLPE device installation zones
REC Installation Manual - REC Panels - UL 6
Rev L . Ref: PMIM
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: REC TWINPEAK BLACK SERIES
Fig. : Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak Black Series
GR
GR
GR
GR
11±0.2
[0.43 ±0.1]
6.6±0.2 [0.26 ±0.1]
20.5±0.5
[0.8 ±0.02]
GR
638 ±1 [25.1 ±0.04]
30 [1.2]
22.5 [0.9]
28 [1.1]
1755±2.5 [69.10 ±0.1]
845 [33.27]
156 [6.14]
156 [6.14]
455 [17.91]
999 [39.33]
1100 [43.3]
5.5±0.2
[0.22±0.01]
1200 [47.2]
1040±2.5 [40.94 ±0.1]
17 [0.7]
45 [1.8]
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Most Trusted, REC is commi ed to high quality, innovation, and a low carbon
footprint in the solar materials and solar panels it manufactures. Headquartered in
Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore, REC also has regional hubs in
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TEMPERATURE RATINGS
Typical low irradiance performance of module at STC.
Rel. Effi ciency ()
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
85
90
95
100
105
Irradiance (W/m)
REC TWINPEAK 4 BLACK SERIES
Measurements in mm [in]
ELECTRICAL DATA STC
Product code
*
: RECxxxTP Black
Power Output - P
MAX
(Wp)
Wa Class Sorting - (W) /+ /+ /+ /+
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . .
Panel Effi ciency () . . . .
Values at standard test conditions (STC: air mass AM ., irradiance W/m, temperature °C), based on a production spread with a
tolerance of P
MAX
, V
OC
& I
SC
± within one wa class. * Where xxx indicates the nominal power class (P
MAX
) at STC above.
ELECTRICAL DATA NMOT
Product code
*
: RECxxxTP Black
Power Output - P
MAX
(Wp)
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . .
Nominal module operating temperature (NMOT: air mass AM ., irradiance W/m, temperature °C, windspeed m/s).
*Where xxx indicates the nominal power class (P
MAX
) at STC indicated above.
Standard REC ProTrust
Installed by an REC
Certifi ed Solar
Professional
No Yes Yes
System Size Any ≤ kW kW
Product Warranty (yrs)
Power Warranty (yrs)
Labor Warranty (yrs)
Power in Year
Annual Degradation . . .
Power in Year
See warranty documents for details. Conditions apply.
Ref: PM-DS Rev- C .
TEMPERATURE RATINGS
*
MAXIMUM RATINGS
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions: . x . x . in x x mm)
Area: . s q . m)
Weight: . lbs (. kg)
Nominal Module Operating Temperature: .°C
(±°C)
Temperature coeffi cient of P
MAX
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of V
OC
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of I
SC
: . /°C
*
The temperature coeffi cients stated are linear values
Operational temperature: ... +°F ... +°C
Maximum system voltage: V
Maximum test load (front): + Pa ( psf)
*
Maximum test load (rear): - Pa (. psf)
*
Max series fuse rating: A
Max reverse current: A
*
See installation manual for mounting instructions.
Design load = Test load / . safety factor)
GENERAL DATA
Cell type: half-cut mono c-Si p-type cells
strings of cells in series
Glass: .” (. mm) solar glass with
anti-refl ection surface treatment
Backsheet: Highly resistant polymeric
construction (black)
Frame: Anodized aluminum (black)
with silver support bars
Junction box: -part, bypass diodes, IP rated
in accordance with IEC
Cable: AWG ( mm PV wire, + ” (. m + . m)
in accordance with EN
Connectors: Stäubli MC PVKBT/KST, AWG( mm)
in accordance with IEC
IP only when connected
Origin: Made in Singapore
Specifi cations subject to change without notice.
CERTIFICATIONS WARRANTY
IEC :, IEC :, UL
IEC PID
IEC Salt Mist
IEC Ammonia Resistance
UL Fire Type Class
IEC Dynamic Mechanical Load
IEC : Hailstone (mm)
ISO :, ISO :, OHSAS : , IEC
28 [1.1]
1675±2.5 [65.94 ±0.1]
910 [35.8]
382.5 [15.05]
956 [37.64]
997±2.5 [39.25 ±0.1]
17 [0.7]
45 [1.8]
1000 [39]
1200 [47]
Scale: 1:1.57
11±0.2
[0.43 ±0.01]
6.6±0.2 [0.26 ±0.01]
20.5±0.5
[0.8 ±0.02]
30 [1.2]
22.5 [0.9]
600 ±1 [23.6 ±0.04]
GR
GR
GR
GR
GR
6.0±0.2
[0.24±0.01]
CERTIFICATE BBA 0148
MCS
Ref: PM-DSRev- G .
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Founded in , REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy
company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, aff ordable
solar power. As Solar’s Most Trusted, REC is commi ed to high quality,
innovation, and a low carbon footprint in the solar materials and solar
panels it manufactures. Headquartered in Norway with operational
headquarters in Singapore, REC also has regional hubs in North America,
Europe, and Asia-Pacifi c.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
WARRANTY
GENERAL DATA
Cell type: half-cut bifacial n-type mono c-Si cells
strings of cells in series
Glass: .” (. mm) solar glass with
anti-refl ection surface treatment
Backsheet: Highly resistant polymeric
construction
Frame: Anodized aluminum
Junction box: -part, bypass diodes, IP rated
in accordance with IEC
Cable: AWG ( mm PV wire, + ” ( m + . m)
in accordance with EN
Connectors: Stäubli MC PVKBT/KST, AWG( mm)
in accordance with IEC
IP only when connected
Origin: Made in Singapore
LOW LIGHT BEHAVIOUR
TEMPERATURE RATINGS
*
MAXIMUM RATINGS
MECHANICAL DATA
Dimensions: . x . x .” ( x x mm)
Area: . ( . m)
Weight: . lbs ( kg)
ELECTRICAL DATA STC
Product code
*
: RECxxxNP
Nominal Power - P
MAX
(Wp)
Wa Class Sorting - (W) /+ /+ /+ /+ /+ /+
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . . . .
Panel Effi ciency () . . . . . .
Values at standard test conditions (STC: air mass AM ., irradiance W/m, temperature °C), based on a production spread with a
tolerance of P
MAX
, V
OC
& I
SC
± within one wa class. * Where xxx indicates the nominal power class (P
MAX
) at STC above. Bifaciality
coeffi cent of up to P
MAX
~ .
ELECTRICAL DATA NOCT
Product code
*
: RECxxxNP
Nominal Power - P
MAX
(Wp)
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . . . .
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT: air mass AM ., irradiance W/m, temperature °C, windspeed m/s).
* Where xxx indicates the nominal power class (P
MAX
) at STC above.
CERTIFICATIONS
Nominal Operating Cell Temperature: °C (±°C)
Temperature coeffi cient of P
MAX
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of V
OC
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of I
SC
: . /°C
*
The temperature coeffi cients stated are linear values
Rel. Effi ciency ()
REC N-PEAK SERIES
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
85
90
95
100
105
Irradiance (W/m)
Typical low irradiance performance of module at STC.
UL Fire Type , IEC , IEC ,
MCS , IEC , IEC , IEC , IEC
ISO : , ISO : , OHSAS :
Measurements in mm [in]
Standard REC ProTrust
Installed by an REC
Certifi ed Solar
Professional
No Yes Yes
System size any ≤ kW kW
Product Warranty (yrs)
Power Warranty (yrs)
Labor Warranty (yrs)
Power in Year
Annual Degradation . . .
Power in Year
See warranty documents for details. Some conditions apply.
Operational temperature: ... +°F ... +°C
Maximum system voltage: V
Maximum test load (front): + Pa ( lbs/sq )
*
Maximum test load (rear): - Pa (. lbs/sq )
*
Max series fuse rating: A
Max reverse current: A
*
See installation manual for mounting instructions.
Design load = Test load / . safety factor)