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BP MSX 60
60-Watt Multicrystalline Photovoltaic Module BP Solar's MSX series is a premium line of PV modules with a 25-year performance warranty, tightly controlled electrical parameters, and labeling showing each module's tested electrical characteristics. The MSX 60 provides 60 watts of nominal maximum power, and is well-suited to traditional applications of photovoltaics such as telecommunications, remote villages and clinics, pumping, and land-based aids to navigation. Its attractive bronze-anodized frame also suits it well for architectural applications.
Proven Materials and Construction
BP Solar's quarter-century of field experience shows in every aspect of these module's construction and materials: * 36 multicrystalline silicon solar cells configured as two 18-cell series strings; * Cells are laminated between sheets of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and high-transmissivity low-iron 3mm tempered glass; * Frame strength exceeds requirements of certifying agencies.
Quality and Safety
* Manufactured in ISO 9001certified factories; * Certified by PowerMark Corporation; * Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories for electrical and fire safety (Class C fire rating); * Certified by TUV Rheinland as Class II equipment; * Approved by Factory Mutual Research for application in NEC Class 1, Division 2, Groups C & D hazardous locations; * Compliant with the requirements of IEC 61215 including: repetitive cycling between -40C and 85C at 85% relative humidity; simulated impact of 25mm (one-inch) hail at terminal velocity; a "damp heat" test, consisting of 1000 hours of exposure to 85C and 85% relative humidity; a "hot-spot" test, which determines a module's ability to tolerate localized shadowing (which can cause reversebiased operation and localized heating); static loading, front and back, of 2400 pascals (50 psf); front loading (e.g. snow) of 5400 pascals (113 psf).
Bronze Anodized Universal Frame High-Capacity Versatile Junction Box
The junction box is raintight (IP54 rated) and accepts PG13.5 or 1/2" nominal conduit or cable fittings. Its volume (411cc, 25 cubic inches) and 6-terminal connection block enable most system array connections (putting modules in series or parallel) to be made right in the junction box. Options include: * blocking and bypass diodes; * an oversize terminal block which accepts conductors up to 25mm2 (AWG #4); standard terminals accept up to 6mm2 (AWG #10); * a SolarstateTM charge regulator. Shipped in 12V configuration, modules may easily be switched to 6V configuration by moving leads in the junction box. Six-volt modules are intended to support 6V loads, and are not recommended as series elements in higher voltage arrays.
BP MSX 60 Individually Tested and Labeled
Each module tested and labeled with its actual output -- voltage, current, and power at maximum power point (Pmax) -- at Standard Test Conditions and Standard Operating Conditions.
Limited Warranties
* 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.
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Electrical Characteristics1
BP MSX 60 Maximum power (Pmax)2 Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) Current at Pmax (lmp) Minimum Pmax Short-circuit current (Isc) Open-circuit voltage (Voc) Temperature coefficient of Isc Temperature coefficient of Voc Temperature coefficient of power NOCT3 Maximum system voltage Maximum series fuse rating 60W 17.1V 3.5A 58W 3.8A 21.1V (0.0650.015)%/C -(8010)mV/C -(0.50.05)%/C 472C 600V (U.S. NEC rating) 1000V (TUV Rheinland rating) 20A BP MSX 64 64W 17.5V 3.66A 62W 4.0A 21.3V
4
Notes
1. These data represent the performance of typical MSX 60 and MSX 64 modules as measured at their output terminals, and do not include the effect of such additional equipment as diodes or cables. The data are based on measurements made in accordance with ASTM E1036 corrected to SRC (Standard Reporting Conditions, also known as STC or Standard Test Conditions), which are: * illumination of 1 kW/m2 (1 sun) at spectral distribution of AM 1.5 (ASTM E892 global spectral irradiance); * cell temperature of 25C. 2. During the stabilization process which occurs during the first few months of deployment, module power may decrease approximately 3% from typical Pmax. 3. The cells in an illuminated module operate hotter than the ambient temperature. NOCT (Nominal Operating Cell Temperature) is an indicator of this temperature differential, and is the cell temperature under Standard Operating Conditions: ambient temperature of 20C, solar irradiation of 0.8 kW/m2, and wind speed of 1 m/s. 4. The power of solar cells varies in the normal course of production; the MSX 64 is assembled in limited quantities using cells of slightly higher power than the MSX 60.
MSX 60 I-V Curves
4.5 4.5
MSX 64 I-V Curves
4.0
4.0
3.5 T=0C 3.0 T=25C T=75C
3.5
T=0C T=25C T=50C T=75C
3.0
Current (A)
Current (A)
T=50C 2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.0 0 5 10 15 20 25
0.0 0 5 10 15 20 25
Voltage (V)
Voltage (V)
Mechanical Characteristics
Weight MSX 60 7.2 kg (15.9 pounds) Dimensions Unbracketed dimensions are in millimeters. Dimensions in brackets are in inches. Overall tolerances 3mm (1/8")
2.8 [0.11] max. screw head projection, typ.
502 [19.8]
Front View X X
Grounding hole, 2 places
1105 [43.5] (does not include screw head projection) Back View 610 [24.0]
Junction box
9.5 [0.38] dia. mtg. holes, typ. 246 [9.7]
17 [0.69]
467 [18.4]
16 [0.63] typ.
MSX 60
11.1 [0.44]
50 [1.97]
2.4 [0.09]
27 [1.06]
Grounding Detail
Section X-X
This publication summarizes product warranty and specifications, which are subject to change without notice and should not be used as the definitive source of information for final system design. Additional warranty and technical information may be found on our website www.bpsolar.com or may be obtained from your local representative.
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