Alpha Series Installation
Table Of Contents
- Fig. 5: Clamping of REC Alpha Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 6: Clamping of REC Alpha 72 Series panels with support parallel to short side of the module
- Fig. 7: Clamping of REC Alpha 72 Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 8: Mounting holes: REC Alpha Series
- Fig. 9: Mounting holes: REC Alpha 72 Series
- Fig. 10: Device specifications for mounting holes
- Fig. 11: Mounting hole installation example
- Fig. 12: Drainage and grounding holes
- Fig. 13: Grounding lug dimensions and fastening torque
- Fig. 14: Connector mating matrix
- Fig. 15: Minimum cable bend radius
- Fig. 16: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Series
- Fig. 17: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Black Series
- Fig. 18: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha 72 Series
- Fig. 19: REC Alpha Series MLPE device installation zones
- Fig. 20: REC Alpha 72 Series MLPE device installation zones
- Irradiance (W/m²)
- Irradiance (W/m²)
- Irradiance (W/m²)
- module
- module
- module
- Rel. Efficiency (%)
- Rel. Efficiency (%)
- Rel. Efficiency (%)
- Support length under
- Support length under
- Support length under
- Support position
- Support position
- Support position
- Support position
- Support position
- Support position
- INTRODUCTION
- SAFETY MEASURES
- PANEL HANDLING
- CHOOSING AN INSTALLATION LOCATION
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
- MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
- PANEL INSTALLATION
- CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTORS
- CABLE MANAGEMENT
- PANEL MAINTENANCE
- RECYCLING
- DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
- PANEL CHARACTERISTICS
- ANNEX 1: INSTALLATIONS ON WATER PLATFORMS
- ANNEX 2: INSTALLATIONS USING MODULE LEVEL POWER ELECTRONICS
- DOCUMENT HISTORY
- Fig. 1: Clamp specifications
- Fig. 2: Panel quarter divisions
- Fig. 3: Clamping of REC Alpha Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 4: Clamping of REC Alpha Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 5: Clamping of REC Alpha Series panels using a short support
- Fig. 6: Clamping of REC Alpha Pure Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 7: Clamping of REC Alpha Pure Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 8: Clamping of REC Alpha Pure Series panels using short rails
- Fig. 9: Clamping of REC Alpha 72 Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 10: Clamping of REC Alpha 72 Series panels using short rails
- Fig. 11: Mounting holes: REC Alpha Series
- Fig. 12: Mounting holes: REC Alpha 72 Series
- Fig. 13: Device specifications for mounting holes
- Fig. 14: Mounting hole installation example
- Fig. 15: Drainage and grounding holes
- Fig. 16: Grounding lug dimensions and fastening torque
- Fig. 17: Connector mating matrix
- Fig. 18: Minimum cable bend radius
- Fig. 19: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Series
- Fig. 20: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Black Series
- Fig. 21: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Pure Series
- Fig. 22: Panel dimensions: REC Alpha 72 Series
- Fig. 23: REC Alpha Series MLPE device installation zones
- Fig. 24: REC Alpha 72 Series MLPE device installation zones
REC Installation Manual - REC Alpha Panels - UL 6
Rev G . Ref: PMIM
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: REC ALPHA PURE SERIES
Fig. : Panel dimensions: REC Alpha Pure Series
www.recgroup.com
Ref: PM-DSRev- B .
Founded in , REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy
company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, aff ordable
solar power. As Solar’s Most Trusted, REC is commi ed to high quality,
innovation, and a low carbon footprint in the solar materials and solar
panels it manufactures. Headquartered in Norway with operational
headquarters in Singapore, REC also has regional hubs in North America,
Europe, and Asia-Pacifi c.
GR
GR
GR
GR
GR
1821±2.5 [71.7±0.1]
901 [35.5]
460 [18.1]
975±2.5 [38.4±0.1]
1100 [43.3]
1200 [47.2]
30 [1.2]
22.5 [0.9]
671 ±3 [26.4 ±0.12]
11±0.2
[0.43±0.01]
6.6±0.2 [0.26±0.01]
20.5±0.5
[0.8±0.02]
6.0±0.2
[0.24±0.01]
28 [1.1]
1016±2.5 [40 ±0.1]
17 [0.7]
45 [1.8]
153.7 [6.05]
153.7 [6.05]
Measurements in mm [in]
Specifications subject to change without notice.
CERTIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
LOW LIGHT BEHAVIOUR
TEMPERATURE RATINGS
*
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Irradiance (W/m)
Typical low irradiance performance of module at STC:
Rel. Effi ciency ()
Nominal Module Operating Temperature: °C (±°C)
Temperature coeffi cient of P
MAX
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of V
OC
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of I
SC
: . /°C
*
The temperature coeffi cients stated are linear values
IEC :, IEC :, UL
IEC PID
IEC Salt Mist
IEC Ammonia Resistance
UL Fire Type Class
IEC Dynamic Mechanical Load
IEC : Hailstone (mm)
IEC Lead-free
acc. to RoHS EU /
ISO :, ISO :, OHSAS : , IEC
Standard REC ProTrust
Installed by an REC Certifi ed
Solar Professional
No Yes Yes
System Size All ≤ kW kW
Product Warranty (yrs)
Power Warranty (yrs)
Labor Warranty (yrs)
Power in Year
Annual Degradation . . .
Power in Year
See warranty documents for details. Conditions apply
ELECTRICAL DATA Product Code
*
: RECxxxAA Pure
Power Output - P
MAX
(Wp)
Wa Class Sorting - (W) /+ /+ /+ /+ /+
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . . .
Power Density (W/sq ) . . . . .
Panel Effi ciency () . . . . .
Power Output - P
MAX
(Wp)
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . . .
Values at standard test conditions (STC: air mass AM ., irradiance . W/sq ( W/m), temperature °F (°C), based on a production
spread with a tolerance of P
MAX
, V
OC
& I
SC
±% within one wa class. Nominal module operating temperature (NMOT: air mass AM ., irradiance
W/m, temperature °F (°C), windspeed . /s ( m/s). * Where xxx indicates the nominal power class (P
MAX
) at STC above.
GENERAL DATA
Cell type:
half-cut REC heterojunction cells
with lead-free, gapless technology
strings of cells in series
Glass:
. in (. mm) solar glass with
anti-refl ection surface treatment
Backsheet: Highly resistant polymer (black)
Frame: Anodized aluminum (black)
Junction box:
-part, bypass diodes, IP rated
in accordance with IEC
Connectors:
Stäubli MC PVKBT/KST, AWG ( mm)
in accordance with IEC
IP only when connected
Cable:
AWG ( mm PV wire, + in (. + . m)
accordance with EN
Dimensions: . x x . in ( x x mm)
Weight: lbs (. kg)
Origin: Made in Singapore
STC NMOT
85
90
95
100
105
200100 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Operational temperature:
... +°F ... +°C
Maximum system voltage: V
Maximum test load (front): + Pa ( lbs/sq )
*
Maximum test load (rear): - Pa (. lbs/sq )
*
Max series fuse rating: A
Max reverse current: A
*
See installation manual for mounting instructions.
Design load = Test load / . safety factor)
Product SPECIFICATIONS
REC ALPHA PURE SERIEs
>
Product SPECIFICATIONS
Lead-Free
6.0±0.2
[0.24±0.02]
2063± 2.5 [81.20±0.1]
1058 [41.7]
400 [15.75]
28 [1.1]
1026±2.5 [40.39±0.1]
985 [38.80]
45 [1.8]
17 [0.7]
502.5 [19.8]
11± 0.2
[0.43±0.01]
6.6± 0.2
[0.26±0.01]
20.5±0.5
[0.8±0.02]
761±3 [29.9±0.1]
30 [1.2]
GR
22.55 [0.9]
1300 [51]
1200 [47]
GR
GR
GR
GR
Ref: PM-DSRev- C .
www.recgroup.com
Founded in , REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy
company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, aff ordable
solar power. As Solar’s Most Trusted, REC is commi ed to high quality,
innovation, and a low carbon footprint in the solar materials and solar
panels it manufactures. Headquartered in Norway with operational
headquarters in Singapore, REC also has regional hubs in North America,
Europe, and Asia-Pacifi c.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
CERTIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
LOW LIGHT BEHAVIOUR
TEMPERATURE RATINGS
*
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Measurements in mm [in]
Irradiance (W/m)
Typical low irradiance performance of module at STC:
Rel. Effi ciency ()
Nominal Module Operating Temperature: °C (±°C)
Temperature coeffi cient of P
MAX
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of V
OC
: . /°C
Temperature coeffi cient of I
SC
: . /°C
*
The temperature coeffi cients stated are linear values
IEC :, IEC :, UL
IEC PID
IEC Salt Mist
IEC Ammonia Resistance
UL Fire Type
IEC Dynamic Mechanical Load
IEC : Hailstone (mm)
AS. NCC Cyclic Wind Load
ISO :, ISO :, OHSAS :, IEC
Standard REC ProTrust
Installed by an REC Certifi ed
Solar Professional
No Yes Yes
System Size All ≤ kW kW
Product Warranty (yrs)
Power Warranty (yrs)
Labor Warranty (yrs)
Power in Year
Annual Degradation . . .
Power in Year
See warranty documents for details. Conditions apply.
ELECTRICAL DATA Product Code
*
: RECxxxAA
Power Output - P
MAX
(Wp)
Wa Class Sorting - (W) /+ /+ /+ /+ /+
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . . .
Power Density (W/sq ) . . . . .
Panel Effi ciency () . . . . .
Power Output - P
MAX
(Wp)
Nominal Power Voltage - V
MPP
(V) . . . . .
Nominal Power Current - I
MPP
(A) . . . . .
Open Circuit Voltage - V
OC
(V) . . . . .
Short Circuit Current - I
SC
(A) . . . . .
Values at standard test conditions (STC: air mass AM ., irradiance . W/sq ( W/m), temperature °F (°C), based on a production
spread with a tolerance of P
MAX
, V
OC
& I
SC
±% within one wa class.
Nominal module operating temperature (NMOT: air mass AM ., irradiance W/m, temperature °F (°C), windspeed . /s ( m/s).
*Where xxx indicates the nominal power class (P
MAX
) at STC above and is followed by the suffi x XV for V rated modules.
GENERAL DATA
Cell type:
half-cut cells with REC
heterojunction cell technology
strings of cells in series
Glass:
. in (. mm) solar glass with
anti-refl ection surface treatment
Backsheet:
Highly resistant
polymeric construction
Frame: Anodized aluminum
Junction box:
-part, bypass diodes, IP rated
in accordance with IEC
Connectors:
Stäubli MC Evo
PVKBTEVO/PVKSTEVO ( mm)
in accordance with IEC
IP only when connected
Cable:
AWG ( mm PV wire, + in ( .+ . m)
in
accordance with EN
Dimensions: . x . x . in ( x x mm)
Weight: lbs (, kg)
Origin: Made in Singapore
STC NMOT
85
90
95
100
105
200100 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Operational temperature:
... +°F ... +°C
Maximum system voltage: V
Maximum test load (front): + Pa (. lbs/sq )
*
Maximum test load (rear): - Pa (. lbs/sq )
*
Max series fuse rating: A
Max reverse current: A
*
See installation manual for mounting instructions.
Design load = Test load / . safety factor)
Product SPECIFICATIONS
REC ALPHA 72 SERIEs
>
Product SPECIFICATIONS