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BP SOLAR CELLS

    BP Solar is committed to bringing cost effective, solar power solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications to the world. BP Solar has been producing quality solar panels for over 25 years.

BP 4175W

    The BP 4175 is an advanced 175W module utilising mono crystalline cells with antireflective SiN coating.


    The BP 4175 has been especially designed for grid connect applications such as :

• Large commercial roofs,

• Residential systems,

• photovoltaic power plants,
  
  along with remote off-grid applications such as :

• Telecommunications,

• Water pumping, 

• Home systems.

    This 72 cell module offers a superior price-performance, with a white tedlar back sheet and innovative, larger high-efficiency cells, providing superior power density.

Performance BP 4175 BP 4165
Rated power 175W 165W
Module efficiency 13.9% 13.1%
Nominal voltage 24V 24V
Warranty 90% of minimum warranted power output over 12 years 80% of minimum warranted power output over 25 years

    Free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years Configuration BP 4175S Clear Universal frame, a sealed junction box with output cables and polarized Multicontact (MC) connectors BP 4170J Clear Universal frame with an accessible junction box for cable connection
 

Qualification Test Parameters

Temperature cycling range -40°C to +85°C for 200 cycles
Damp heat test 85°C and 85% relative humidity for 1000h
Front & rear static load test (eg: wind) 2400 Pa
Front load test (eg: snow) 5400 Pa
Hailstone impact test 25mm hail at 23m/s from 1m

 

Quality and Safety

Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14003 certified factories
Conforms to European Community Directive 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
Certified to IEC 61215
Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at Ispra, Italy)
Framed modules listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories for electrical and fire safety (Class C fire rating) BP 4175 BP 4175 I-V Curves

Typical Electrical Characteristics BP 4175 BP 41653
Rated Power (Pmax)1 175W 165W
Warranted minimum power 166.5W 157W
Voltage at P max (Vmp) 35.7V 34.3V
Current at P max (Imp) 4.9A 4.8A
Short circuit current (Isc) 5.4A 5.4A
Open circuit voltage (Voc) 44.5V 43.7V
Temperature coefficient of Isc (0.065±0.015)%/°C
Temperature coefficient of Voc -(160±20)mV/°C
Temperature coefficient of Pmax -(0.5±0.05)%/°C
NOCT2 47±2°C
Maximum series fuse rating 15A
Maximum system voltage 600V (IEC 61215 rating)
1000V (TUV Rheinland rating)
Mechanical Characteristics BP 4175 / BP 41654
Dimensions (mm) 1593 x 790 x 50 (Overall tolerances +/-3mm)
Weight (kg) 15.0
Frame Clear anodised aluminium, alloy type 6063T6.
Colour: silver.
Solar cells 72 cells (125mm x 125mm) configured geometrically or a 12 x 6 matrix connected in series.
Output cables (BP 4175S) RHW AWG# 12 (4mm2) cable with polarized weatherproof DC rated Multicontact (MC) connectors; asymmetrical lengths 1250 (-) and 800mm (+).
Junction box (BP 4170J) IP65 junction box with 4 terminal screw connection block, accepts PG 13.5, M20,13mm conduit, or cable fittings accepting 6-12mm diameter cable.
Terminals accept 2.5-10mm2 (8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Diodes Three 9A, 45V Schottky by-pass diodes included.
Construction Front: High transmission 3mm tempered glass.
Rear: White tedlar; Encapsulant: EVA.

    This publication summarises product warranty and specifications  which are subject to change without notice.

    Standard test conditions (STC), irradiance of 1000W/m2 at an AM1.5G solar spectrum and a cell temperature of 25Centegrade.
    Normal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT,) air temperature of 20Centegrade; irradiance 800W/m2; wind speed 1m/s.
    Power of solar cells varies in the normal course of production; the BP 4165 is assembled using cells of slightly lower power than the BP 4175.
    The mechanical characteristics of the BP 4165 and BP 4175 are identical.

BP 3165

    The BP 3165 is an advanced 165W module utilising poly crystalline cells with anti reflective Sin coating. The BP 3165 has been especially designed for grid connect applications such as large commercial roofs, residential systems, photovoltaic power plants along with remote off-grid applications such as telecommunications, water pumping and home systems. This 72 cell module offers a superior price - performance relationship with a white polyester back sheet and innovative, high efficiency cells.

BP 3165, BP 3155

Rated power 165W 155W
Power tolerance 3% 3%
Nominal voltage 24V 24V
Warranty 90% of minimum warranted power output over 12 years
80% of minimum warranted power output over 25 years
Free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years

Configuration Universal frame, a sealed junction box with output cables and polarised Multicontact (MC) connectors Universal frame with an accessible junction box for cable connection

Quality and Safety

• Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14003 certified factories

• Conforms to European Community Directive 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC

• Certified to IEC 61215

Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through ESTI (European SolarTest Installation at Ispra, Italy)
Framed modules certified byTUV Rheinland as Safety Class 11 (IEC 60364) equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC
Framed modules listed by Underwriter's Laboratories for electrical and fire safely (Class C fire rating)
Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2, Groups C & D hazardous locations (BP ####J)

Typical Electrical Characteristics
Rated Power (P max) 165W 155W
Warranted minimum Power 160W 150.4W
Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) 35.2V 34.9V
Current at Pmax. (lmp) 4.7a 4.5a
Short circuit current (|sc) 5.1a 4.8a
Open circuit voltage (V.) 44.2V 43.9V
Temperature coefficient of |sc (0.065±0.015)%/°C
Temperature coefficient of Voc (160±20)mV/°C
Temperature coefficient of P max (0.5± 0.05)%/°C
NOCT2 47±2° Maximum series fuse rating 15A (BP 3165S) / (BP 3165J)
Maximum system voltage 600V (IEC 61215 rating) 1000V (TUV Rheinland rating)

Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 1593 x 790 x 50 (Overall) +/-3mm

Weight (kg) 15.4

Frame Clear anodised aluminium alloy type 6063T6. Colour: silver.
Solar cells 72 cells (125mm x 125mm) configured geometrically for a 12 x 6 matrix connected in series.
Output cables (BP 3165S) RHW AWG# 12 (4mm2) cable with polarised weatherproof DC rated Multicontact (MC) connectors; asymmetrical lengths 1250 and 80Omm (+).Junction box (BP 3165J) 1P65 junction box with 4 terminal screw connection block, accepts PG 13.5, M20, 13mm conduit, or cable fittings accepting 6-12mm diameter cable.
Terminals accept 2.5 - 1Omm2 (8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Diodes Three 9A, 45V Schottky by-pass diodes included.
Construction
Front: High transmission 3mm tempered glass
Rear: White polyester; Encapsulant: EVA.
1-standard Test conditions (STC), irradiance of 1000W/m2 at an AM1.5G solar spectrum and a cell temperature of 25c
2.Normal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT), air temperature of 20'C; irradiance 800W/M2; wind speed 1 m/s
3.Power of solar cells varies in the normal course of production: the BP 3155 is assembled using cells of slightly lower power than the BP 31 65 '
4.The mechanical characteristics of the BP 3155 and BP 3165 are identical.

This publication summarises product warranty and specifications which are subject to change without notice.