Power Science eArche User manual

SMF-175/100M ‘eArche’
Flexible Solar Panel
User Manual
PowerPlus Australia Group Pty Ltd.

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
Safety Precautions
Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the SMF-175M
products. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. Failure to observe
these instructions properly may result in personal damage, or personal injury
which depending on the circumstances may be serious and cause loss of life.
DISCLAIMER: PowerPlus Australia Group Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any loss or damage
which may occur from the improper or unsafe use of its products. Warranty is only valid if the
unit has not been modified or misused by the customer.

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
WARNINGS
1. Giving sufficient light, solar panels always generate energy even they are
connect.
2. Do not short the terminals or wirings. It can result in personal injury and fire.
3. Do not scratch or damage the surface of the panels
4. Do not disassemble the solar panels
5. Do not walk on panels or put heavy load on panels when using or storage.
6. Check the polarity of terminals when connecting the panel to controller or
regulator
7. Turn off the regulator or controller when installing the panel
8. This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use
the product by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
9. Do not use the solar panel to charge non-rechargeable batteries
10. Make sure the Minimum and Maximum Voltage of the panel are within the
range of controller or regulator

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
1. Introduction
The SMF-175/100M Solar Panel (hereinafter referred to as ‘eArche’) is a
flexible and powerful PV panel that suitable to marine, RV and camping
application. It has features as below:
Flexible: It combines a unique, patented material with industry-leading
technologies to produce superior flexible crystalline-silicon panel which
can be installed on curved surface.
Ultra-light: Through replacement of the glass and optimization of the
frame, the eArche weights as 70% less than conventional PV panels.
Easy installation: The eArche can reduce installation cost by up to 50%
through the use of re-engineered components, ease of handling and faster
installation.
Deployment: Ultra-light weight, flexibility and customizable size make
eArche the best choice to change the way how solar is deployed in the
market and bring added value to special applications.
Durability: eArche panels are certified to withstand maximum test load
(2400 Pascal), while special materials and stringent quality control ensure
panel longevity
2. Structures and dimensions
Model
SMF-175M
SMF-100M
PV Cells Type
Mono-crystalline silicon
Mono-crystalline silicon
Cells number
36 (4×9)
36 (4×9)
Dimension
1504×673×2 mm
1219x546x2 mm
Weight
3.0kg
1.8kg
IP rating
IP 68
Output Cable Size
4.0 mm2 , (+)150 / (-)450 mm
Connector
MC4

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
For SMF-175M:
1
2
3
4
5
Silicon Cells
L Shape Bus
Positive
terminal
Negative
terminal
Label
For SMF-100M:

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
3. Installation
For individual use of one panel:
For parallel installation:

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
For series installation:
4. Specification
Model
SMF-175M
SMF-100M
Maximum Power (W)
185
100
Maximum Power Voltage (V)
19.5
19.0
Maximum Power Current (A)
8.98
5.27
Open-Circuit Voltage (V)
23.9
23.5
Short Circuit Current (A)
9.50
5.67
Module Efficiency (%)
17.3
15.0
Operating Temperature
-40℃to 85℃
Maximum System Voltage(V)
600V DC (IEC)
Application Class
Class A
Power Tolerance
0/+5W
Maximum series Fuse Rating
20A

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
11. Warranty
PowerPlus provide 2-year warranty for this product from the date purchased.
PowerPlus Australia Group Pty Ltd. will take full responsibility to the product.
Please be care that if the product is damaged because of improper installation,
immersion, foreign matter invasion or any malfunction caused by users,
PowerPlus Australia Group Pty Ltd. will not take the responsibility for it.

SMF-175/100M FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
Power Science Technology Co., Ltd.
Headquarter
Add: The 2nd Floor, Building 1,
Hengchangrong Baoan,
Shenzhen P.R. China 518108
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Australia Branch
Add: 5/17-25 Kinder St,
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
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