Canadian Solar CS6P-PE Installation Manual

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www.canadiansolar.com EN-Rev 2.4 Copyright© May 2013.CanadianSolarInc. 23.0 MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSThe module electrical ratings are measured under Standard Test Conditions (STC) of 1 kW/m 2 irradiance with an AM1.5spectrum, and cell temperature of 25°C. The detailed electrical and mechanical characteristics of Canadian Solar Inc.crystalline silicon PV modules can be found in table 3 of this manual (see Annex). Main electrical characteristics at STC alsoappear on each module label. The maximum system voltage for all module series is 1000 V.Under certain conditions, a module may produce more current or voltage than its Standard Test Conditions rated power.Accordingly, when determining component ratings and capacities, the module short‐circuit current at STC should bemultiplied by 1.25, and a correction factor should be applied for the open‐circuit voltage (see Table 1 below). An additional1.25 multiplier for the short‐circuit current (for a total of 1.56) for sizing conductors and fuses may be applicable, dependingon your local regulations.Table 1: Low temperature correction factors table for open‐circuit voltageAlternatively, a more accurate correction factor for the open‐circuit voltage can be calculated based on the following formula:T is the lowest expected ambient temperature at the system locationαVoc (%/ºC) is the temperature coefficient of the selected module(Refer to corresponding datasheet)3.1 DIODESy Diodes inside the junction box should meet requirements below:Table 2: By‐pass diode specificationsModule series Number of bypassdiodesNumber of cells by diodes Diode ratings Diode typeVoltage CurrentCS6P‐PE 5 12≥ 40V≥ 12 ASchottkydiodesCS6A‐PE 5 10 (for 3 substrings)9 (for 2 substrings)CS5P 4 24≥10ACS5A3(2 for CS6VH)24CS5AH 12CS5T 20CS6A 16 ≥ 15 ACS6P 20www.canadiansolar.com EN-Rev 2.4 Copyright© May 2013.CanadianSolarInc. 3CS6X 24CS6V 20 (for 2 substrings)10 (for 1 substring)CS6VH 20 (for 4 substrings)5 (for 1 substring)CS6H 12≥10ACS5C218CS6E 18CS6D 18CS6C 18CS5E 36CS5H 36y Diode configurations as below:4.0 UNPACKING AND STORAGEPrecautions and General Safetyy Store modules in a dry and ventilated room.y Do not allow children and unauthorized persons near the installation site or storage area of modules.y Do not transport modules in an upright position.y Unpacking module pallet with care and follow the unpacking steps marked on thepallet. Be careful when unpacking, transporting and storing the modules.y Do not carry a module by its wires or junction box. Carry a module by its frame withtwo or more people.y Do not place modules on top of each other.y Do not place excessive loads on the module or twist the module frame.y Do not stand, step, walk and/or jump on the module.y Do not carry the module on head.y Do not drop or place objects on the modules (such as tools.)CS6P-PE/CS6A-PECS5A/CS5T/CS6A/CS6P/CS6X/CS6VCS5PCS6H/CS5C/CS6E/CS6D/CS6C/CS5E/CS5H/CS6VH