Installation Manual and User Manual for BYD Photovoltaic Modules
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1. 1 Label The label shows the product type rated power rated current rated voltage open circuit voltage short circuit current weight dimensions CIC Rev Jan 8th 2013 1 2 Barcode Each module has only one bar code as shown below Bar code A O N O N N SH120820 001 P630AS68C Bar code B SH 120220 P630 AS68 001 SH 120820 P630 AS68C001 SH Manufacturer location Shanghai 120220 Date YYMMDD P P for Poly Si M for Mono Si L for Mono like Si 6 6 for the cell dimension of 156 156mm 5 for the cell dimension of 125 125mm 30 the voltage of the modules AS68 or AS68C Engineering Code referring to different shifts materials etc 001 Number of product components three digit sequence 0 to 999 for sequential production starting on each new day of production at 001 BYD COMPANY LIMITED 2 Transportation and storage manual Please observe the following criteria after packing 1 Don t tilt the packing boxes for more than 15 during handing 2 Please follow the instruction labels up and down during placing the packing boxes and avoid placing them upside down during transit 3 Be careful while handing the boxes during transit and avoid heavy pressure or jolting of the boxes 4 The packing boxes should be protected from rain 5 Transportation conditions should conform to the requirements of the packing boxes2. the current will be added up and the used connectors will be limited by the number of parallel connection The fuse protection needs to be determined as well 5 There is no general limitation on the number of parallel connected modules but the number of modules is determined by system design parameters such as current or power output Every PV array in parallel should install a protection circuit 6 Please refer to local laws and regulations to determine the system wires size type and temperature To prevent the cables and the connectors from overheating the cross section of the cables and the capacity of the connectors must be selected to suit the maximum system short circuit current the recommended cable cross section is 4mm for a single module or a rated current of the connectors of more than 104 NOTE Please note that the upper temperature limit is 90 C and 100 C for the connectors 12 Rev Jan 8th 2013 4 Maintenance and Care 4 1General Maintenance The following inspections of the modules should be carried out in regular intervals 1 Regularly check the mechanical installation of the module Check the support equipment for fastness and symptoms of corrosion or other damages Check bolts and nuts for loosening especially the places with exposure to hard winds or at times of jolting Ensure that the fixing is fast and fasten immediately in places with some looseness If conditions permit the metal fittings tha
3. Installation Manual and User Manual for BYD Photovoltaic Modules Shanghai BYD Co Ltd ADD No 999 Xiangjing Road Songjiang Shanghai P R China TEL 86 21 5777 8888 FAX 86 21 5777 5086 www byd com cn BYD COMPANY LIMITED Rev Jan 8th 2013 CONTENT FON OW OF BEEN 3 LL Produc ION IICA de sss steers ere Simic E A E 3 DE E E EE 3 a o a 3 2 Transportation and Storage Manta lisscrcomistasiiooinli clarin entablar E OA Eaa aia aa aiei 4 WI CHEN TON WEE 4 A A o o O E UU A E EE A 4 3 2 Mechanical MS IA AOI EE 5 AA o EEN 5 A o PA 7 SE Re ae Et EE 8 o sa 10 co PP o y 10 erat Ag A 10 R EE ard Care E 12 4 1General Maintenance 12 m 0 0 8 T E 13 A CT RE 13 BYD COMPANY LIMITED Foreword This manual describes the transportation installation and maintenance of PV modules hereafter referred to as module Please read this manual carefully before installing and using the modules Please get in touch with the provider if you have any questions This manual applies to all the standard modules of BYD Company Limited Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference care and maintenance and in case of sale or disposal of the modules NOTE All statements in this manual refer to our 3 bus bar polycrystalline cell PV modules as well as to our monocrystalline cell modules The illustrations in this manual which show 2 bus bar cell PV modules are only used for reference purposes 1 Product identification 1
4. and of the modules regarding their environmental conditions 3 Installation 3 1 Warning 1 Do not use mirrors or other magnifiers to artificially concentrate sunlight on the module 2 Do not touch the connectors with bare hands and use insulated tools during electrical work 3 Although the glass surface of the modules is rather durable and able to withstand pressure the glass might break and the module will no longer work properly if it is dropped or hit by tools or other heavy objects Rev Jan 8th 2013 4 Under certain conditions the module might produce a higher electric current and or voltage than measured under standard test conditions Accordingly the values of lse and Voc marked on this module should be multiplied by 1 25 when determining the component voltage ratings conductor current ratings fuse sizes and size of controls relating to the PV output 5 The installation work of the PV array can only be done under the protection of sun sheltering covers or sunshades and only qualified persons should install modules or perform maintenance work 6 Systems should be installed by qualified personnel only and at least by two persons The system involves electricity and can be dangerous if the personnel are not familiar with the appropriate safety procedures 7 Follow the recommendations of the battery manufacturer if batteries are used with the modules Please observe national and local laws and regulations wh
5. connectors please contact professionals and let them carry out maintenance and care 4 2 Module Cleaning Excess dirt and dust accumulating on the glass surface of the module can reduce its power output Therefore BYD recommends periodic cleaning of PV modules especially during times when the modules do not have the expected power output Please check the glass surface of the module for cracks and damages before cleaning If there are already cracks on the module please do not clean but inform the installer or maintenance service provider Do not wear a watch or jewellery during cleaning and use a soft cloth to clean the surface from dust and dirt In places with dirt that is hard to remove clear water might be used first for soaking and then a piece of clean gauze for carefully wiping up the water Do not use any hard tools or mordant solution for 13 Rev Jan 8th 2013 wiping in order to avoid scratching the module surface so as to affect the light transmission efficiency Any power attenuation caused by scraping the module is beyond our guarantee range A time of the day without sunshine or early evening should be chosen as the time for cleaning while broad daylight should be avoided The use of cold water to clean a PV module heated up sunshine might cause cracks in the glass cover of the module 5 Claim As the adherence to this manual and the conditions or methods of installation operation use and maintenance of photovo
6. crews put through the mounting holes according to the following figure for fixing the module If all mounting holes are used a load of up to 5400Pa can be sustained Description of the mounting holes BYD COMPANY LIMITED Rev Jan 8th 2013 Junction Box Label A Grounding holes M5 18 M5 27 M5 36 P5 18 P5 27 P5 36 ee se sn see P6 18 P6 24 P6 27 P6 30 P6 30 P6 36 M6 18 M6 24 M6 27 M6 30 M6 30 M6 36 P6C 18 P6C 24 P6C 27 P6C 30 P6C 30 P6C 36 M6C 18 M6C 24 M6C 27 M6C 30 M6C 30 M6C 36 e m so o eoo 000 During installation of the modules it should be made sure that all mounting holes are used for fixation the number of mounting holes for each module series is indicated in the table below P5 18 M5 18 P5 27 M5 27 P5 36 M5 36 an a ee P6 27 P6 30 P6 36 M6 24 M6 27 M6 30 M6 36 P6C 24 P6C 27 P6C 30 P6C 36 BYD COMPANY LIMITED Rev Jan 8th 2013 Installation details frame of AL alloy plain washer elastic washer screw nut For a load of up to 5400Pa M5 18 M5 27 M5 36 P5 18 P5 27 P5 36 A 120 120 175 120 120 175 l 250 250 215 250 250 215 For clamping of the modules clamps can be used as in the figure B aso eso 25 250 250 215 below while the clamps must be strong enough to fasten the modules the use of stainless steel is recommended and their structure must P6 30 P6 30 For a load of up to 5400Pa load a total o
7. em For a load up to 5400Pa load use an insertion system on the long side of the frame We advise users using the installation method as shown in the pictures above as this method renders module connection rather fast During the installation on the long side of the frame you need to BYN BYD COMPANY LIMITED Rev Jan 8th 2013 take care that the cells on the front side and that the grounding holes on the back side don t get covered Please refer to the detailed illustration below for installation on the long side of the frame The grounding holes on the back side must not be covered Illustration of the installation of the insertion system Insertion system Insertion system For a 2400Pa load only use an insertion system on a short frame This method just can be used up to a pressure of less than 2400Pa so if a pressure of more than 2400Pa should cause a module to break BYD cannot be held liable for this The cells on the front side must not be covered BYD COMPANY LIMITED 3 3 Electric installation 3 3 1 Grounding 1 Grounding For safety reason all module frames should be prepared for grounding It is not recommended to use modules with different configurations grounding wiring in the same system The connecting areas between the materials of the frame and the grounding should not cause galvanic corrosion 2 Regarding grounding and bonding requirements please refer to regional and national safety and elect
8. en installing modules If required an architecture license should be obtained before carrying out this work 8 Please unpack carefully 9 A visual inspection should be carried out before installation in order to make sure that there is no defect in the packing the junction box or on the surface of module 10 The user should design and select a metallic bracket for installing that is suitable to bear the weight of the PV modules The brackets should be selected by the user according to their destined places of installation such as open land or a rooftop For safety reasons all brackets should be grounded In order to insure good BYD COMPANY LIMITED conductivity electroplated brackets should be used 11 As a general rule PV modules should be installed in a location where they will receive maximum sunlight throughout the year In the Northern Hemisphere the modules should typically face south and in the Southern Hemisphere the modules should typically face north When choosing a site avoid trees buildings or other obstructions which might block the sunrays When selecting a clamping or insertion system appropriate anticorrosive brackets should be selected according to the specification of the module 12 Put the modules on the frame and tighten the screws after putting on the underlying washers Don t cover the drain holes with other components when installing the modules The junction box should be placed at the top of the m
9. f four champs should be used 3 2 2 Clamping P6 18 P6 24 P6 27 P6 36 not cover the cells wan me 24 me 27 COSO MESO ey lf a module is installed with clamps on a long side of the frame B P6C 18 P6C 24 P6C 27 POSO Bono P6C 36 denotes the possible clamping range M6C 18 M6C 24 M6C 27 Nee M6C 36 L 1640 L 1650 a aso aso aw 20 250 Remark A denotes the distance form the clamp to the edge of the module while B denotes the possible clamping range BYD COMPANY LIMITED Installation method We advise users to use an installation method as shown in the two pictures above as this method renders modules connection rather fast Installation method with clamping on the short side of the frame as below ng Range dule Edge to th 50mm For a load of up to 2400Pa a total of four champs should be used This method just can be used only up to a pressure of less than 2400Pa pressure so if a pressure of more than 2400Pa should cause a module to break BYD cannot be held liable for this Rev Jan 8th 2013 Installation method 3 2 3 Insertion system For the modules to follow an insertion system as depicted below can be used for installation The insertion system must have enough strength to fix modules and can be made of materials such as stainless steel and other appropriate metals for solid support of the PV modules Insertion system Insertion syst
10. ltaic PV products are beyond BYD s control BYD does not accept responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for any loss damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with incorrect installation operation use or maintenance The information in this manual is based on BYD s knowledge and experience and is believed to be reliable This manual provides reference only and consumers are free to choose an appropriate way of installation according to place and environment BYD reserves the right to change the manuals PV products specifications and product information sheets without prior notice NOTE A note provides information about installation operation or maintenance of the module that is important to know but it is not necessarily hazardous 14 BYD COMPANY LIMITED CAUTION A caution message indicates a potential threat to minor injury or alerts against behavior that can lead to property damage DANGER A danger message indicates a hazard in the immediate area which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury Rev Jan 8th 2013
11. odule C ts Parallel connection of modules PV Module PV Module PV Module x n cater gies n J aoa gt gt eS P 2 The bypass diode should have a Rated Average Forward Current at least 10A and a Rated Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage of at least 40V 3 The cable must not be bent or crushed on the direct exit of the cable screw joint include connecter and box A minimum bending radius R25 xX cable diameter must be maintained The cable must be routed in a way that tensile stress on the conductor or connections is prevented The pictures are as below 11 L 10mm Radius R 4x cable 5 K 4 The maximum number of series connected modules depends on the system design the type of inverter used and environmental conditions According to the system voltage 1000V of the IEC standard we recommend the maximum number of series connected modules for each module series as stated below The maximum number of Type modules in series BYD P5 18 M5 18 No more than thirty seven BYD P5 27 M5 27 No more than twenty four BYD P5 36 M5 36 No more than eighteen BYD COMPANY LIMITED BYD P6 18 M6 18 P6C 18 M6C 18 No more than thirty four BYD P6 24 M6 24 P6C 24 M6C 24 No more than twenty six BYD P6 27 M6 27 P6C 27 M6C 27 No more than twenty three BYD P6 30 M6 30 P6C 30 M6C 30 No more than twenty BYD P6 36 M6 36 P6C 36 M6C 36 No more than seventeen 4 For parallel connection
12. odule in order to facilitate correct positioning of ventilation holes 13 Don t grasp the junction box or cables during the installation process 14 In case of installing the module on a roof top the roof top should be made fire resistant first Do not use modules near equipment or in places where flammable gases may be generated 15 In case of roof top installation the PV array should fulfill the requirements regarding fire resistance of the norm IEC 61 730 2 16 The ambient temperature range at the location of installation should not exceed 40 C 85 C 17 Do not connect disconnect modules under load Rev Jan 8th 2013 DANGER One single module may generate more than 30V DC when its front is exposed to direct sunlight If modules are connected in series the total voltage is equal to the sum of the partial voltages of each module If modules are connected in parallel the total current is equal to the sum of the partial currents of each module Therefore direct contact should be avoided after installing a greater number of modules in series or parallel in order to avoid electric shocks CAUTION Please unpack the module in an appropriate environment and use special tools The modules need to be kept water proof and damp proof NOTE BYD does not limit the materials of the installation as long as they can be used outdoors for at least 25 years 3 2 Mechanical installation 3 2 1 Mounting system Use s
13. ricity standards If grounding is required use a recommended connector type or an equivalent for the grounding wire The grounding wire must be properly fastened to the module frame to assure adequate electrical connection 3 There are many possible methods for grounding The main point is to ensure the resulting safety We recommend one method as sketched below M4 T head bolt M4 nut l cupped shape washer S ep S serrated washer m Ll 10 Rev Jan 8th 2013 4 All module frames should be grounded for safety All materials for grounding connections between modules must be approved by a qualified electrician and also the grounding itself must be done by a qualified electrician The ground wire should have at least the same size as the electrical conductors 5 In order to avoid potential induced degradation PID BYD suggests that the negative electrode of the inverter should be grounded 6 The grounding system must be installed well CAUTION BYD modules provide the mounting holes drain holes and grounding holes That has passed the safety testing Installers can t drill and block drain holes at random 3 3 2 General Installation 1 When the modules in a PV system are connected in series or parallel generally we recommend simple methods of connecting them in series or parallel as shown below Series connection of modules BYD COMPANY LIMITED Rev Jan 8th 2013 PV Module PV M
14. t fasten or support the modules such as the bolts and nuts should be protected from corrosion A firs inspection should be carried out 12 months after installation and inspections every 10 years thereafter 2 Regularly check the electric wiring of the modules for reliable connection to the components of the equipment and the grounding system Check regularly if the value of the grounding resistance is still reaching the designated requirement If connections are not fast fasten them by soldering After a thunderstorm or before the start of the stormy season check the convergence box and the lightning protection systems installed inside the equipment for loss of function and change them immediately if necessary 3 Check cables connectors and joints for current leakages and deal with it in order to prevent leakage currents caused by rainy or snowy weather when checking the wiring people must take insulation BYD COMPANY LIMITED equipment such as tools and gloves etc with them and avoid touching the bare parts of connectors or joints with bare hand Check the system for loosen parts of the connectors and fasten where necessary to ensure good contact Wipe the dust from the equipment regularly to keep it clean 4 If the module appears in need of repair the surface of the module should be covered with fabric or other material There is a danger of high voltage if the sun ray directly hit the module CAUTION If you come across loose
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