Canadian Solar CS3U-MB-FG Installation Manual

Bifacial module
Hide thumbs Also See for CS3U-MB-FG:

Quick Links

|  1
InstallatIon
manual of BIfacIal
module
for professional use only
Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Canadian Solar CS3U-MB-FG

  • Page 1 |  1 InstallatIon manual of BIfacIal module for professional use only...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Glass module (clamPInG) 6.5 mountInG metHods foR fRamed BIfacIal | 19 douBle Glass (sInGle-axIs tRacKeR) | 22 7.0 maIntenance | 22 amended edItIons and dates | 23 annex a: mecHanIcal and electRIcal RatInGs EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 3: General Information

    Canadian Electric Code (Canada) or other national or international electrical codes. The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Protective clothing (non-slip gloves, clothes, Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any kind etc.) must be worn during installation to...
  • Page 4: Mechanical / Electrical Specifications

    -21 to -25 / -5 to -13 1.20 -26 to -30 / -14 to -22 1.21 -31 to -35 / -23 to -31 1.23 -36 to -40 / -32 to -40 1.25 EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    |  5 Alternatively, a more accurate correction factor for the open-circuit voltage can be calculated using the following · do not stand, step, walk and/or jump on modules formula: under any circumstances. Localized heavy loads may cause severe micro-cracks at cell level, which in turn may compromise module reliability and void Canadian = 1-α...
  • Page 6 - temperature and can bear the module system load. humidity. · Canadian Solar Inc. double glass solar modules have · Please consult the Canadian Solar Inc. technical support been qualified for Application Class A (equivalent to department for more information on the use of modules in special climates.
  • Page 7: Module Wiring

    · For CS3U and CS3K series modules, Canadian Solar Inc. · Even minor partial shading (e.g. from dirt deposits) offers recommended and optional cable specifications to reduces yields.
  • Page 8 Adjacent modules need to be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation. CS3U-MB-FG CS3K-MB-FG CS3U-MB-AG CS3K-MB-AG CS3U-PB-FG CS3K-PB-FG CS3U-PB-AG CS3K-PB-AG Portrait installation one row: CS3U & CS3K cable length per lead is 400 mm (+), 200 mm (-) EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 9 |  9 module types Recommended cables (continued) Cable CS3U-MB-FG Jumper CS3K-MB-FG CS3U-MB-AG CS3K-MB-AG CS3U-PB-FG CS3K-PB-FG CS3U-PB-AG CS3K-PB-AG Portrait installation two rows: cs3u cable length = 400 mm (+) +200 mm (-) +1800 mm cable jumper cs3K cable length = 400 mm (+) +200 mm (-) +1400 mm cable jumper Modules in adjacent rows should be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation.
  • Page 10 = 1650 mm cs3K cable length per lead = 1450 mm Portrait installation two rows: cs3u cable length = 1250 mm cs3K cable length = 1160 mm EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 11: Grounding

    PRotectIon · Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide grounding hardware. · Secure the cables to the mounting system using UV- resistant cable ties. Protect exposed cables from damage ·...
  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    · Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide mounting hardware. below, depending on the configuration and load. · The loads described in this manual correspond to test loads.
  • Page 13: Mounting Methods For Frameless Bifacial Double Glass Module (Clamping)

    · The mounting methods have been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc., as well as certified by VDE and CSA. · Canadian Solar Inc. warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing clamps, take measures so as: 1.
  • Page 14 A= 300 - 400 mm A= 460 ± 20 mm Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 3600 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 15: Mounting Methods For Frameless Bifacial

    |  15 cs3K-mB-fG and cs3K-PB-fG Use 4 clamps on the long side. Use 4 clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. Clamp length 100 mm ≥...
  • Page 16 Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. Mounting rails fixed on torque tube (tracker). ≥ Clamp length 130 mm A = 460 ± 20 mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 17: Mounting Methods For Framed Bifacial Double Glass Module (Bolting)

    · The mounting rails shall be designed to limit as much as possible shade on module rear side cells cs3u-mB-aG, cs3K-mB-aG, cs3u-PB-aG, cs3K-PB-aG · Canadian Solar Inc.’s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing inter-modules or end-type clamps, the clamps must: 1.
  • Page 18 A = (410 - 490) mm A = (410 - 490) mm Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 8100 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 19: Mounting Methods For Framed Bifacial Double Glass (Single-Axis Tracker)

    |  19 cs3K-mB-aG and cs3K-PB-aG Use 4 clamps on the long side. Use 4 clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. frame. Clamp length ≥ 40 mm Clamp length ≥...
  • Page 20 Mounting rails fixed on torque tube (tracker). Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 1800 Pa ≤ ≤ Downforce load 2400 Pa Downforce load 1800 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 21 |  21 Rail Clamp Tube Mounting Rail Clamp Two modules share one tube, portrait installation. Use 2 long center clamps on the long side of each Use 4 clamps on the long side of each module. module or bolting on the center holes of the long Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    22  | The following tracker manufacturers and types are approved with Canadian Solar framed bifacial double glass modules. compatible maximum load Reference manual module type mounting Hardware tracker (Pa) (version no.) Uplift load DuraTrack HZ Solar ATI DuraTrack™HZ ≤ 2400 Pa...
  • Page 23: Annex A: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings

    |  23 annex a: mecHanIcal and electRIcal RatInGs Standard Test Conditions are: irradiance of 1 kW/m , air mass (AM) spectrum of 1.5, and cell temperature of 25°C. The electrical characteristics are respectively within ±10 percent or [0; +5 W] of the indicated values for Isc, Voc and Pmax. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24 32.9 9.28 39.5 9.73 in) (UL) cs3K-310PB- aG 33.1 9.37 39.7 9.81 cs3K-315PB- aG 33.3 9.46 39.9 9.89 cs3K-320PB- aG 33.5 9.56 40.1 9.97 cs3K-325PB- aG 33.7 9.65 40.3 10.05 EN-Rev IM/GN-BM-EN/1.0 Copyright © June 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

Table of Contents