Motech XS60GB-315 User manual

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Content
1. Disclaimer of Liability............................................................................................................. 2
2. Rules and regulations............................................................................................................ 2
3. Important Safety Information.................................................................................................. 2
4. Safe Work Practices .............................................................................................................. 2
5. Fire installation needs............................................................................................................ 3
6. Unpacking and storage.......................................................................................................... 3
7. Array Design Safety............................................................................................................... 3
8. Electrical and Physical Ratings.............................................................................................. 4
9. Bypass diode......................................................................................................................... 4
10. Equipment Ground............................................................................................................... 5
11. Module Mounting ................................................................................................................. 5
12. Field Wiring.......................................................................................................................... 6
13. Connector............................................................................................................................ 6
14. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 7

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1. Disclaimer of Liability
This manual provides important safety and maintenance information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe
injury, death, and/or property damage. Motech does not assume any responsibility for loss, damage, injury or expense
resulting from the improper installation, handling, use or failure to follow MOTECH’s operation or installation manual.
There is a risk of electric shock during installation. Module installation requires good technology and can only be installed by a
licensed professional, including a licenses and an approved electrician.
The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice.
2. Rules and regulations
Mechanical installation and electrical installation of PV modules should be in accordance with applicable regulations, including
electrical, building, and electrical connection requirements. There regulations vary with the location of the installation, such as
building roof installations, in-vehicle applications, and more. Requirements may also vary with system voltage, DC or AC.
Please contact your local authorities for specific terms.
3. Important Safety Information
Electric Shock and Burn Hazard
Photovoltaic modules produce electricity when exposed to the sun or other light sources. When handling the
module, must be followed to avoid the fire and electric shock.
Do not expose the artificially concentrated sunlight to a module or panel.
Fragile
Photovoltaic modules are easily damage by mishandling. Do not apply bending or twisting forces to the module.
Do not step on the module or strike the front or back; these actions may result in cracked solar cells. Do not lift
or carry the module by the junction box cables.
For your safety and the safety of others, please read the entire Installation Manual carefully prior to product installation and
retain this manual for future reference. Installing a photovoltaic system requires specialized knowledge; system design,
module mounting and wiring should only be performed by trained, qualified and authorized personnel.
4. Safe Work Practices
4.1 The Motech module design is based on the application requirements of Class A and Safety Class II in accordance with IEC
61215 and IEC 61730.
4.2 Be knowledgeable with the principles of electricity and electrical equipment. Use properly insulated tools and appropriate
protective equipment. Do not disconnect during load connection for a removable connector. Cover module face(s)
completely with opaque material to halt the production of electricity when working with module wiring. Disconnect
module(s) from other sources of electricity, such as batteries and the electrical grid, before working on the system.
4.3 Solar modules have a tempered glass front and a polymeric back surface. Although robust materials are used in the
construction, the solar cells, glass, and backsheet may be damaged if the module is not properly handled and installed.
Always use the container and stacking device provided for transportation and storage. Please store the Modules before
installation. Do not bend or distort solar modules. Do not step on or deliberately impact the modules. Do not lift or lift the
Solar modules weight range from 19.3 to 27kg(cell quantity from 60 to 72 pcs). Multiple people or proper
equipment should be used to transport the modules safely and without injury.

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assembly by grasping the cable on the junction box.Do not attempt to install or use a module with broken front cover glass
or a perforated backsheet as such damage represents an electrical safety hazard (electric shock and fire). Broken
modules cannot be repaired and should be replaced immediately. Protective gloves should be always worn when
handling solar modules. Especially for modules with AR glass, do not touch modules with bare hands. Gloves will protect
against sharp objects and hot surfaces.
4.4 Please do not artificial gathered light on the surface of the module.
5. Fire installation needs
5.1 Motech modules qualified for safety through IEC 61730-2 within this application class are considered to meet the
requirements for Fire Class C.
5.2 When the module is installed on the roof, the module bottom plate and the mounting surface must have sufficient
ventilation distance. The distance between the module frame and the roof surface is at least 10 cm.The assembly is to be
mounted over a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application.Before mounting the module, please sonsult your local
building department to determine approved roofing materials.
6. Unpacking and storage
7. Array Design Safety
7.1 Confirm local licensing, installation and inspection requirements before installation. Need to comply with national electrical
codes and regulations.
7.2 Execution of IEC-61730 standard: Motech modules are limited to series connections up to a maximum system voltage of
1500 Vdc when approved junction boxes are used. Do not exceed the specified maximum system voltage value.
7.3 Motech modules can be used in series or in parallel to produce the desired output voltage and output current. When the
modules are connected in series, the output voltage of the entire string is the sum of the voltages of each component;
when the modules are connected in parallel, the output current of the entire string is equal to the sum of the currents of
each of the branch components or component strings. If the maximum reverse current generated in parallel exceeds the
maximum 15 A of the component string, each string of components must be equipped with a fuse or overcurrent
protection. It is then connected to other string components to prevent the component strings from being affected and
damaged by reverse current. If necessary, install a choke diode. Refer to local electrical regulations for parallel connection
limits and overcurrent protection.
6.1 Always keep the package in a clean, dry room on horizontal or even ground with ambient temperatures between -
20 ～+40℃and relative humidity between 45 ～80％RH.
6.2 The box can be stacked in 2 layers, but please do not put the unpacked box on the lower layer; the box after taking out
several modules is not Smooth, pay special attention to the box side roll.
6.3 When storing solar modules, do not bend the solar modules to maintain the same flatness; do not stack multiple
modules.
6.4 The place where the solar module is kept is basically indoor. If it has to be placed outdoors, please be careful to avoid
water ingress or damage.
6.5 If there is a risk of electric shock and the solar module is being powered by sunlight or other light sources, do not touch
the live parts such as the output wires and terminals with bare hands.
6.6 Damage to the glass may result in personal injury or electric shock. Do not subject the glass surface of the solar
module to impact.
6.7 The back surface of the solar energy is a resin film. When damage occurs, the module board may be damaged, leaked,
and deteriorated. Therefore, do not damage the back surface of the solar module.

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7.4 Under normal conditions, the current and voltage values generated by the modules may be higher than the standard test
conditions of the component. Therefore, when designing PV power system components, such as rated voltage, wire
capacity, fuse capacity or component power output related parameters, the corresponding short-circuit current and open
circuit voltage should be amplified by 1.25 times.
7.5 Use limit: Do not install or use modules in corrosive areas, under abnormal environment conditions, or on mobile units
(except solar tracking mounting systems are allowed). Should connect the negative pole (of the array) to ground , cause it
can reduce the risk of PID. Doing so will void the product warranty.
8. Electrical and Physical Ratings
The electrical and physical properties of the Motech modules are detailed in the table below.
8.1 Module Electrical Ratings
Model Number
Pmpp (W)
Voc(V)
Isc(A)
Vmpp(V)
Impp(A)
XS60GB-315
315
39.33
9.56
33.55
9.39
XS60GB-310
310
39.19
9.53
33.26
9.32
XS60GB-305
305
39.05
9.50
32.97
9.25
XS60GB-315-S
315
39.33
9.56
33.55
9.39
XS60GB-310-S
310
39.19
9.53
33.26
9.32
XS60GB-305-S
305
39.05
9.50
32.97
9.25
8.2 Module Physical Properties
Model Number
No. Cells
(PCS)
Dimension (mm)
Length * Width * Frame Height
Weight (kg)
XS60GB
60
1664
998
40
22.5±5%
The current and voltage characteristics of Motech modules are within -5%/+10% percent of the indicated values of Isc and Voc
under standard test conditions (irradiance of 1000 W/m2, AM 1.5 spectrum, cell temperature of 25°C). The maximum power of
each Motech module is within -0% / +3% of the indicated values of rated power under standard test conditions. Other
tolerances may be available upon special request.
9. Bypass diode
9.1 Bypass diodes are pre-installed in the junction box of each Motech PV module. Depending on junction box type, each
junction box model provides 3 Schottky diodes with a maximum current of SB3050DY of 30 Amps. Each bypass diode is
rated at 50 Vdc reverse voltage.
9.2 Each bypass diode is connected to 1/3rd the total number of cells for a given module type. Bypass diodes are NOT user-
serviceable components. DO NOT remove bypass diodes or operate a module without bypass diodes.

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9.3 In solar battery-charging arrays, blocking diodes are required to prevent the solar module from discharging the battery
bank at night. Motech modules do not include blocking diodes. It is recommended that a charge controller be used to
prevent system batteries from being overcharged during the day and discharged at night.
10. Equipment Ground
In order to use safety and avoid damage to components by lightning and static electricity, all solar photovoltaic module borders
and mounting brackets must be properly grounded in accordance with relevant national electrical regulations. Grounding wires
can be copper, copper alloys, or other materials that can be used as conductors and comply with electrical regulations. When
grounding, the grounding device must be fully in contact with the aluminum alloy inside the aluminium frame, to penetrate the
oxide film on the border surface, each grounding hole on the frame of the assembly is marked. All grounding devices must
comply with relevant national regulations and usage requirements.
11. Module Mounting
11.1 Please do not artificial gathered light on the surface of the module.
11.2 The ambient temperature of the module installation is recommended to be between -20°C and +46°C Celsius. Maximum
operating temperature range -40°C °Celsius to +85°C.
11.3 The minimum safe distance between the module and the module is recommended for 1 cm when the solar panel is
installed.
11.4 To ensure proper module mounting and a robust mounting system that allows the modulet to withstand all predetermined
loads, the bracket installer must provide its warranty.
11.5 The maximum power is 315W. It is recommended that the number of series not exceed 28 and the maximum number of
parallels should not exceed 1.
11.6 Each module has several drain holes to prevent water from accumulating in the aluminum frame. When installing, keep
the drain holes unobstructed. The drain holes should not be blocked by the fixture to avoid water or ice in the frame after
the cover, which may cause the frame to fail.
11.7 The module is fixed to the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2. The module can be bolted to the bracket or the fixture
can be mounted using a clamp. If the fixture is used to secure the module to a bracket, the recommended fixture width is
≥38mm and thickness is ≥4.5mm. It is required that the fixture can not touch the glass or deform the frame of the
component. The contact surface between the fixture and the frame must be smooth and smooth, otherwise the frame will
be damaged and the components will be damaged.
11.8 The solar module has passed the static mechanical test with a back load of 2400Pa and a front load of 5400Pa. Refer to
Figure 1 and Figure 2 below for the fixture installation method:
Figure 1. White iron screw mounting hole