BP 365
65 Watt Photovoltaic Module
High-efficiency photovoltaic module using silicon nitride coated multicrystalline silicon cells.
Performance
Rated power (P
max
)
Nominal voltage
Limited Warranty
1
65W
12V
25 years
Configuration
BP 365U
Clear universal frame and standard J-box
Electrical Characteristics
2
Maximum power (P
max
)
Voltage at Pmax (V
mp
)
Current at Pmax (I
mp
)
Warranted minimum P
max
Short-circuit current (I
sc
)
Open-circuit voltage (V
oc
)
Temperature coefficient of I
sc
Temperature coefficient of V
oc
Temperature coefficient of power
NOCT
(Air 20°C; Sun 0.8kW/m
2
; wind 1m/s
)
Maximum series fuse rating
Maximum system voltage
3
BP 365
65W
17.6V
3.69A
60W
3.99A
22.1V
(0.065±0.015)%/ °C
-(80±10)mV/°C
-(0.5±0.05)%/ °C
47±2°C
20A
600V (U.S. NEC & IEC 61215 rating)
1000V (TÜV Rheinland rating)
Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions
Weight
Solar Cells
Junction Box
Length: 1111mm (43.7”) Width: 502mm (19.8”)
7.2 kg (15.9 pounds)
36 cells (114mm x 114mm) in a 4x9 matrix connected in series
U-Version 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 10mm
2
(8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Schottky by-pass diodes included, every 18 cells
Front: High-transmission 3mm (1/8
th
inch) tempered glass; Back: Tedlar;
Encapsulant: EVA
Clear anodized aluminum alloy type 6063T6 Universal frame; Color: silver
Depth: 50mm (1.97”)
Diodes
Construction
Frame
1. Module Warranty: 25-year limited warranty of 80% power output; 12-year limited warranty of 90% power output; 5-year limited warranty of
materials and workmanship. See your local representative for full terms of these warranties.
2. These data represent the performance of typical BP 365 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 P
max
.
BP
Solar 2004
4024-v7 04/04
Quality and Safety
ESTI
Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through
ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at Ispra, Italy)
Manufactured in ISO 9001-certified factories; conforms to European Community
Directives 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC; certified to IEC 61215
Framed modules certified by TÜV Rheinland as Safety Class II (IEC 60364)
equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC
BP 365 I-V Curves
4.5
4.0
3.5
Current (A)
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0
10
20
30
Voltage (V)
t=0C
t=25C
t=50C
t=75C
Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories for electrical and fire safety
(Class C fire rating)
Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2,
Groups C & D hazardous locations (U)
Qualification Test Parameters
Temperature cycling range
Humidity freeze, damp heat
Static load front and back (e.g. wind)
Front loading (e.g. snow)
Hailstone impact
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
85% RH
2,400 pa (50psf)
5,400 pa (113psf)
25mm (1 inch) at 23 m/s (52mph)
Module Diagram
Dimensions in brackets are in inches. Un-bracketed dimensions are in millimeters. Overall tolerances
±3mm
(1/8”)
Self-tapping grounding screw, instruction sheet, and warranty document included with each module.
Note:
This publication summarizes product warranty and specifications, which are subject to change without notice.
Additional information may be found on our web site:
www.bpsolar.com
BP
Solar 2004
4024-v7 04/04