BP 380
80 Watt Photovoltaic Module
High-efficiency photovoltaic module using silicon nitride multicrystalline silicon cells.
Performance
Rated power (Pmax) 80W
Power tolerance ± 5%
Nominal voltage 12V
Limited Warranty1 25 years
Configuration
S BP 380S Clear universal frame with output cables and
polarized Multicontact (MC) connectors
L BP 380L Unframed laminate version of BP 380S
U BP 380U Clear universal frame with standard junction box
Electrical Characteristics2 BP 380
Maximum power (Pmax)3 80W
Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) 17.6V
Current at Pmax (Imp) 4.55A
Warranted minimum Pmax 76W
Short-circuit current (Isc) 4.8A
Open-circuit voltage (Voc) 22.1V
Temperature coefficient of Isc (0.065±0.015)%/ °C
Temperature coefficient of Voc -(80±10)mV/°C
Temperature coefficient of power -(0.5±0.05)%/ °C
NOCT (Air 20°C; Sun 0.8kW/m2 ; wind 1m/s) 47±2°C
Maximum series fuse rating 15A (20A for U version)
Maximum system voltage 600V (U.S. NEC)
1000V (TÜV Rheinland & IEC 61215 )
Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions S,U Length: 1209mm (47.6”) Width: 537mm (21.1”) Depth: 50mm (1.97”)
L Length: 1197mm (47.1”) Width: 530mm (20.9”) Depth: 19mm (0.75”)
Weight S,U 7.7 kg (17.0 pounds)
L 6.1 kg (13.4 pounds)
Solar Cells S,L,U 36 cells (125mm x 125mm) in a 4x9 matrix connected in series
Output Cables S,L RHW AWG# 12 (4mm2) cable with polarized weatherproof DC rated
Multicontact connectors; asymmetrical lengths - 900mm (-) and 800mm (+)
Junction Box U Standard junction box with 6-terminal connection block; IP 54, accepts PG 13.5,
M20, ½ inch conduit, or cable fittings accepting 6-12mm diameter cable.
Terminals accept 2.5 to 10mm2 (8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Diodes S,L,U Two 9A, 45V Schottky by-pass diodes included
Construction S,L,U Front: High-transmission 3mm (1/8th inch) tempered glass; Back: Tedlar;
Encapsulant: EVA
Frame S,U Clear anodized aluminum alloy type 6063T6 Universal frame; Color: silver
1. Warranty: Power output for 25 years. Freedom from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years. See our website or your local
representative for full terms of these warranties.
2. These data represent the performance of typical BP 380 products, and are based on measurements made in accordance with ASTM E1036
corrected to SRC (STC.)
3. During the stabilization process that occurs during the first few months of deployment, module power may decrease by up to 3% from
typical Pmax.
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Quality and Safety
Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through
ESTI ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at Ispra, Italy)
BP 380 I-V Curves
Manufactured in ISO 9001-certified factories; conforms to European Community
Directives 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC; certified to IEC 61215 6.0
Framed modules certified by TÜV Rheinland as Safety Class II (IEC 60364)
equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC 5.0
t=0C
Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories for electrical and fire safety 4.0 t=25C
Current (A)
t=50C
(Class C fire rating) t=75C
3.0
Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2,
Groups C & D hazardous locations (U)
2.0
1.0
Qualification Test Parameters 0.0
0 10 20 30
Temperature cycling range -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity freeze, damp heat 85% RH Voltage (V)
Static load front and back (e.g. wind) 50psf (2400 pascals)
Front loading (e.g. snow) 113psf (5400 pascals)
Hailstone impact 25mm (1 inch) at 23 m/s (52mph)
Dimensions in brackets are in inches. Unbracketed dimensions are in millimeters. Overall tolerances ±3mm (1/8")
MC
+
MC
Section A-A
Included with each module: self-tapping grounding screw, instruction sheet, and warranty document.
Note: This publication summarizes product warranty and specifications, which are subject to change without notice.
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