Good contact can be made by melting and depositing a dot of solder to the exposed copper tape.
Use a low temperature soldering iron adjusted to about 600 to 650 degrees (F). It is also
acceptable to solder directly to the copper tape, without using a solder dot.
Modules with Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) on the back require the release liner to be
removed before the solder dot is placed. Once the solder dot is formed a wire can be attached.
Fastening the PowerFilm® Module
Modules without the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
A double-sided adhesive tape or spray adhesive may be used to mount the solar module. Be
careful not to get spray on the front of the modules since this will degrade overall performance.
Modules with the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
The release line on the PSA modules is clear, carefully pick at the back (silver side) corner of the
module until the release liner starts to exfoliate.
Once the module with PSA is mounted it
cannot be removed since the PSA adhesive is permanent!
VII PowerFilm® WeatherPro™ Series
Leads and Testing
The leads on the PowerFilm® WeatherPro™ Series are the tin-coated copper leads extending
from the module. Remember to check the Polarity! To test the module using alligator clips, ensure
the clips make direct contact with the copper tape. The coating over the copper tape will likely
need to be scraped away to ensure direct contact.
Connecting the PowerFilm® Module to a Load
Connection methods include soldering, crimping or using alligator clips. Remember to check the
Polarity!
Soldering
In the PowerFilm® WeatherPro™ Series the tin-coated copper leads extend from each end of the
solar module. The positive copper contact is on one end and the negative is on the other end
(see section on Polarity).
Good contact can be made by melting and depositing a dot of solder to the exposed copper tape.
Use a low temperature soldering iron adjusted to about 600 to 650 degrees (F). It is also
acceptable to solder directly to the tin-coated copper leads, without using a solder dot.
Crimping
A pressure method of mechanically securing a terminal, splice or contact to the copper strips may
be used. There are many sources of crimp connectors, such as Amp (www.amp.com).
Alligator Clips
Although not the most secure connection option, alligator clips may be used.
Fastening the PowerFilm® Modules
