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CanadianSolar CS6W-545MB-AG Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION
MANUAL OF BIFACIAL
MODULE
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OF BIFACIAL MODULE For professional use only...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................3 1.1 INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER ..........................3 1.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ..............................3 2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 3 2.1 INFORMATION PURSUANT TO ART. 33 OF THE REACH REGULATION ................. 4 3.0 MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 4 4.0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE ..............................

  • Page 3: General Information

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION PV modules, system installation, or compliance or non- compliance with the instructions set forth in this manual. This general manual provides important safety 2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS information relating to the installation, maintenance and handling of bifacial double glass solar modules. Warning Professional installer must read these guidelines carefully Before attempting to install, wire, operate...

  • Page 4: Information Pursuant To Art. 33 Of The Reach Regulation

    connector. The copper ribbons used in our solar modules to interconnect solar cells use a thin solder coating layer that Do not allow children or unauthorized contains lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1). persons near the installation site or module storage area. Under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, exposure to the lead that is contained in our solar ...

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    Table 1: Low temperature correction factors for open-circuit voltage Lowest Expected Ambient Temperature (°C/°F) Correction Factor 24 to 20 / 76 to 68 1.02 19 to 15 / 67 to 59 1.04 14 to 10 / 58 to 50 1.06 9 to 5 / 49 to 41 1.08 4 to 0 / 40 to 32...

  • Page 6: Module Installation

    environment to avoid direct sunlight and moisture. If may compromise module reliability and void Canadian modules are stored in an uncontrolled environment, Solar’s warranty. the storage time should be less than 3 months and extra precautions should be taken to prevent connectors from being exposed to moisture or sunlight, like using connector endcaps.
  • Page 7  Canadian Solar bifacial double glass modules have modules in special climates, such as an altitude greater been certified as Type 3 or Type 13 according to UL 1703, than 2000m, heavy snow, severe hail storm, hurricane, Type29 according to UL 61730 and as Class A or Class C etc.

  • Page 8: Module Wiring

    box provided may vary depending on the model series.  Even minor partial shading (e.g. from dirt deposits) reduces yields. A module can be considered to be  Only connect the quantity of modules that corresponds unshaded if its entire surface is free from shading all to the voltage specifications of the inverters used in the year round.
  • Page 9  For CS3W, CS3U, CS3Y, CS3K and CS6W series modules,  Cables should always be fastened on module frames or Canadian Solar offers several cable length options to mounting rails, in order to avoid shading on module match various system configurations, which are shown rear side.
  • Page 10 | 10 Module types Recommended wiring configurations (continued) Portrait installation two rows: CS3U/CS3W Cable length = 400 mm (+), 280 mm (-) & 1800 mm jumper cable CS3K Cable length = 400 mm (+), 280 mm(-) & 1400 mm jumper cable CS3Y/CS6W Cable length = 410 mm (+), 290 mm (-) &...

  • Page 11: Grounding

    | 11 CORRECT CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS racking system.  Make sure that all connections are safe and properly  Protect exposed connectors from weathering damage mated. The PV connector should not be subject to stress by taking appropriate precautions. Avoid exposure to from the exterior.

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    | 12 GROUNDING METHOD: BOLT + TOOTHED NUT + CUP WASHER. To fix the wire between the Then tighten the bolt flat washer and cup washer, using the toothed nut. place washer (concave side up) between the frame and the wire. ...

  • Page 13: Mounting Methods For Framed Bifacial Module (Bolting)

    | 13 ranges indicated below, depending installation. configuration and load.  Tightening torques should be within 16~20 Nm 6.1 MOUNTING METHODS FOR FRAMED (11.8~14.75 ft-lbs) for M8 (5/16”) coarse thread bolts, BIFACIAL MODULE (Bolting) depending on bolt class.  In areas with heavy wind loads, additional mounting ...
  • Page 14 | 14 Table 3: Approved bolting methods Inner four holes installation Middle four holes installation Outer four holes installation method A method A method A Inner four holes installation Middle four holes installation Outer four holes installation method B method B method B Installation Inner four...

  • Page 15: Mounting Methods For Framed Bifacial Module (Clamping)

    | 15 6.2 MOUNTING METHODS FOR FRAMED Pa is required. BIFACIAL MODULE (Clamping) b) 40 mm (1.57 in) when uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa is required.  The mechanical load test with these mounting methods were performed according to IEC 61215. 6.
  • Page 16 | 16 6.2.1 Clamp mounting on long side of frame and rails perpendicularly to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +3600/-2400 +5400/-2400 +5400/-3600 A Range (mm) CS3K 270-380 CS3U 410-490 CS3W 410-490 CS3Y 300-600 400-550 CS6W 300-600 400-500 6.2.2 Clamp mounting on short side of frame and rails perpendicular to the long side frame.
  • Page 17 | 17 6.2.3 Clamp mounting on long side of frame and rails parallel to the long side frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +3800/-3200 +4000/-3200 +4400/-3200 +4400/-3600 A1 Range (mm) CS3K 270-380 CS3U 410-490 CS3W 410-490 400-550 400-500 EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EU/1.8 Copyright © March, 2021. CSI Solar Co., Ltd. www.csisolar.com...

  • Page 18: Mounting Methods For Framed Bifacial Module (Single-Axis Tracker)

    | 18 6.3 MOUNTING METHODS FOR FRAMED BIFACIAL MODULE (SINGLE-AXIS TRACKER)  The bolts and clamps used in this section should follow the requirements in 6.1 and 6.2.  Under any conditions the junction box should not become in contact with the subjacent racking structure.
  • Page 19 | 19 Tracker 1P Clamping method B Value Clamp length C Test load Module type (mm) (mm) (Pa) ≥40 +2400/-1800 CS3W-PB-AG CS3W-MB-AG ≥80 +2400/-2400 ≥40 +1800/-1800 CS3Y-MB-AG Overlap width between clamp and frame: CS3Y-PB-AG Frame top side ≥ 10mm CS6W-MB-AG Frame bottom side ≥...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    | 20 7.0 MAINTENANCE loose connections.  The voltage and current present in an array during  Do not make modifications to any component of the PV daylight hours are sufficient to cause a lethal electrical module (diode, junction box, connectors or others). shock.
  • Page 21 | 21 bristles).  Ensure that brushes or agitating tools are not abrasive to glass, EPDM, silicone, aluminum, or steel.  Conduct the cleaning activities avoiding the hottest hours of the day, in order to avoid thermal stress on the module.

  • Page 22: Annex A: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings

    Fuse Rating Model Type Dimension Voltage Current <Kg> <mm> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3U-350MB-AG 38.8 9.03 46.6 9.53 CS3U-355MB-AG 39.0 9.11 46.8 9.61 CS3U-360MB-AG 39.2 9.19 47.0 9.69 CS3U-365MB-AG 39.4 9.27...
  • Page 23 | 23 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Overall Circuit Circuit Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Dimension Voltage Current <Kg> <mm> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3U-380PB-AG 40.4 9.42 47.8 9.99 CS3U-385PB-AG 40.6...
  • Page 24 | 24 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Overall Circuit Circuit Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Dimension Voltage Current <Kg> <mm> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3W-425PB-AG 39.7 10.71 48.2 11.29 CS3W-430PB-AG 39.9...
  • Page 25 | 25 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Overall Circuit Circuit Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Dimension Voltage Current <Kg> <mm> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6W-530MB-AG 40.9 12.96 48.8 13.80 CS6W-535MB-AG 41.1...

  • Page 26: Amended Editions And Dates

    | 26 AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES ·Rev 1.2 is released in June, 2019. ·Rev 1.21 is released in July, 2019. ·Rev 1.3 is released in September, 2019. ·Rev 1.4 is released in December, 2019. ·Rev 1.4 is released in December, 2019. ·Rev 1.5 is released in April, 2020.

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