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1. About this Manual
Thank you for choosing Solar Frontier’s (SF) CIS photovoltaic (PV) modules. At Solar Frontier, we look forward to providing you the
highest standards in solar energy performance and customer service.
The following manual contains vital information on handling, installing, wiring, operating and maintaining SF modules, and the
associated risks. It is essential that you thoroughly understand all the instructions and warnings in this document, together with any
information provided by balance of system manufacturers, to ensure the correct and safe use of our modules.
Please share this manual with the installer/operator and keep it for future reference. BE SURE TO CONFORM TO ALL RELEVANT LOCAL
AND NATIONAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND CODES WHEN INSTALLING, WIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SF MODULES.
For additional queries, please contact your local supplier or Solar Frontier.
2. General Information
Solar Frontier’s CIS modules generate an electrical direct current when exposed to sunlight. They are designed for terrestrial use. The
nominal power of SF modules indicates the power generated under Standard Test Conditions (module temperature: 25 °C, air mass
1.5, solar irradiance 1.000 W/m
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). SF module power output in actual operating conditions may vary. The amount of electrical direct cur-
rent generated by SF modules is proportional to irradiance intensity, while the voltage is affected by temperature.
3. Technical Data
The technical data below represents SF modules distributed in all regions.
Information required by UL is marked accordingly and is only relevant to US installers.
3.1 Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Data at Standard Test Conditions 25 °C, AM1.5, 1.000 W/m
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(UL: per ASTM E892)
SF140-S SF145-S SF150-S SF155-S SF160-S SF165-S SF170-S
Nominal power
Pmax
140 W
145 W
150 W
155 W
160 W
165 W
170 W
Power tolerance
+5 W / 0 W
Open circuit voltage
Voc
107.0 V
107.0 V
108.0 V
109.0 V
110.0 V
110.0 V
112.0 V
Short circuit current
Isc
2.10 A
2.20 A
2.20 A
2.20 A
2.20 A
2.20 A
2.20 A
Voltage at nominal power
Vmpp
80.5 V
81.0 V
81.5 V
82.5 V
84.0 V
85.5 V
87.5 V
Current at nominal power
Impp
1.74 A
1.80 A
1.85 A
1.88 A
1.91 A
1.93 A
1.95 A
Open circuit voltage at -10 °C and 1,250 W/m
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(UL)
120.0 V
120.0 V
121.0 V
122.0 V
123.0 V
123.0 V
125.0 V
Short circuit current at 75 °C and 1,250 W/m
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(UL)
2.64 A
2.76 A
2.76 A
2.76 A
2.76 A
2.76 A
2.76 A
Photovoltaic modules may produce more current and/or voltage under actual operating conditions than in Standard Test Conditions.
The electrical characteristics are within ±10 % of the indicated Isc and Voc values under STC. The power output stated on the label is
measured at the plant after module preconditioning. The values of Isc and Voc marked on modules should be multiplied by a factor of
1.25 to determine component voltage ratings, conductor ampacities, overcurrent device ratings and size of controls connected to the
module output.
UL:
Refer to Section 690.8 of the National Electrical Code for an additional multiplying factor of 125 % (80 % derating). Installation must
be completed in accordance with CSA C22.1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
Electrical Data at Nominal Operating Cell Temperature Conditions (NOCT 47 °C)
SF140-S SF145-S SF150-S SF155-S SF160-S SF165-S SF170-S
Nominal power
Pmax
104 W
108 W
111 W
115 W
119 W
123 W
126 W
Open circuit voltage
Voc
97.4 V
97.4 V
98.3 V
99.2 V
100.0 V
100.0 V
102.0 V
Short circuit current
Isc
1.68 A
1.76 A
1.76 A
1.76 A
1.76 A
1.76 A
1.76 A
Voltage at nominal power
Vmpp
75.5 V
76.0 V
76.4 V
77.4 V
78.8 V
80.2 V
82.1 V
Current at nominal power
Impp
1.38 A
1.43 A
1.47 A
1.49 A
1.51 A
1.53 A
1.55 A
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