Data Sheet
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1-800-SOLAR-06 • Email: sharpsolar@sharpusa.com
www.sharpusa.com/solar
09F-040 • PC-06-09
© 2009 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
230 WATT
NU-U230F3
NEC 2008 Compliant
Module output cables 12 AWG with locking connectors
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. All other trademarks are property of
their respective owners. Contact Sharp to obtain the latest product manuals before using
any Sharp device.
ElEcTricAl cHArAcTEriSTicS
Maximum Power (Pmax)* 230 W
Tolerance of Pmax +10%/-5%
Type of Cell Monocrystalline silicon
Cell Confi guration 60 in series
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.0 V
Maximum Power Voltage (Vpm) 30.0 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.40 A
Maximum Power Current (Ipm) 7.67 A
Module E ciency (%) 14.1%
Maximum System (DC) Voltage 600 V
Series Fuse Rating 15 A
NOCT 47.5°C
Temperature Coe cient (Pmax) -0.485%/°C
Temperature Coe cient (Voc) -0.351%/°C
Temperature Coe cient (lsc) 0.053%/°C
*Measured at (STC) Standard Test Conditions: 25°C, 1 kW/m
2
insolation, AM 1.5
mEcHAnicAl cHArAcTEriSTicS
Dimensions (A x B x C below) 39.1” x 64.6” x 1.8”/994 x 1640 x 46 mm
Cable Length (I) 43.3”/1100 mm
Output Interconnect Cable**
12 AWG with MC4 Locking Connector
Weight 44.1 lbs / 20.0 kg
Max Load 50 psf (2400 Pascals)
Operating Temperature
(cell) -40 to 194°F / -40 to 90°C
** A safety lock clip (Multi Contact part number PV-SSH4) may be required in
readily accessible locations per NEC 2008 690.33 (C)
wArrAnTY
25-year limited warranty on power output
Contact Sharp for complete warranty information
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UL Listed UL 1703
Fire Rating Class C
Contact Sharp for tolerance specifi cations
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39.1”/994 mm 64.6”/1640 mm 1.8”/46 mm 7.9”/200 mm 14.4”/365 mm
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32.3”/820 mm 3.9”/100 mm 37.7”/958 mm 43.3”/1100 mm
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