Sharp NS-F128G6 User manual

PREPARED BY: DATE
Y. HOSHIDE April 26th, 2014
SHARP CORPORATION
282-1 HAJIKAMI, KATSURAGI-SHI
NARA PREFECTURE 639-2198
JAPAN
SPECIFICATION
SPEC No. MTA14005
FILE No.
CHECK BY: DATE
H. Ohno April 26th, 2014
ISSUE
First Issue
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22 Pages
APPROVED BY: DATE
K. MAEDA April 26th, 2014
THIN-FILM PV ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
SOLAR SYSTEMS UNIT
ENERGY SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
DIVISION
SPECIFICATION FOR
SOLAR MODULE
MODEL No. NS-F128G6
1.
The user of this module shall be aware any characteristics described in the specification.
Please study carefully the characteristics of the module described on clause 4.5.
2. This specification sheets include the contents under the copyright of Sharp Corporation
(“Sharp”). Please keep them with reasonable care as important information. Please don’t
reproduce or cause anyone reproduce them without Sharp’s consent.
3. Please obey the instructions mentioned below for actual use of this module.
(1) Main applications of the modules as follows.
･Grid-connected PV systems
･Telemeter system (Terminal) ･Village electrification, etc.
(2)
Please take proper steps in order to maintain reliability and safety, in case this module
is used for the uses mentioned below which require high reliability.
･Unit concerning control and safety of a vehicle (air plane, train, automobile, etc.)
･Traffic signal ･Road sign ･Security system ･Other safety system, etc.
(3) Please don’t use for the
uses mentioned below which required extremely high reliability.
･Space equipment ･Telecommunication system (Trunk) ･Nuclear control system
･
Medical system (relating to any fatal element), etc.
CUSTOMER’S APPROVAL
DATE
BY
PRESENTED
BY
K. Maeda
Department General Manager
Thin-film PV Engineering Dept.
Solar Systems Unit
Energy System Solutions Division
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1. SCOPE
This document describes the specifications of solar module NS-F121G6
2. APPLICATION STANDARD
This module is designed to meet the requirement of the following standards.
・IEC 61646 Ed.2 Thin film PV modules – Design qualification and type approval.
・EN 61730-1 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification
Part 1: Requirements for construction
・EN 61730-2 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification
Part 2: Requirements for testing
3. REFERENCES
3.1 Normative References
The following normative documents contain the provisions which, through reference in this
text, constitute provisions of this specification. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All normative documents are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this specification are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below.
・IEC 60904-1 Photovoltaic devices - Part 1: Measurement of photovoltaic current-voltage
characteristics.
・IEC 60904-3 Photovoltaic devices - Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial
photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data.
・IEC 60904-9 Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performance requirements.
・JIS C8939 Amorphous solar PV modules
・JIS C8991 Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and
type approval
3.2 Installation Manual: Document No. KTA10003-A Ver. 3.11
3.3 Instruction for the usage of thin-film PV module regarding “White Spot”
: Document No. MTL11037a and MTL11041A
4. SPECIFICATION
4.1 Application class
This module is applied to application class A in accordance with EN 61730.
4.2 Materials
The materials used for the module shall comply with this specification and unless otherwise
specified, the ones that fully meet the requirement of this specification shall be used in any
case.
4.2.1 Solar cells
Solar cells shall be produced from amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) and micro-crystalline silicon (μ
c-Si). The cell has the a-Si /μc-Si tandem structure.
4.2.2 Interconnectors
Interconnectors shall be solder coated copper.
4.2.3 Filling materials

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Filling materials shall be black resin.
4.2.4 Front cover
Front cover shall be low iron non-tempered glass.
4.2.5 Back cover
Back cover shall be tempered glass.
<NOTE>
Tempered glass used as the back cover material might cause a spontaneous breakage because of
the impurity in the tempered glass.
4.2.6 Terminal box
The termination shall be lead wire system. The main material of the terminal box shall be
PPE/PPO resin.
4.2.7 Bypass diode
One bypass diode shall be installed in the terminal box.
4.3 Mechanical design
4.3.1 General
The design of module is suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates.
4.3.2 Interconnection of solar cells
In-series connection between the unit solar cells in a-module is formed by the laser
patterning process at the time of manufacture.
4.3.3 Termination
The termination shall be lead wire type with 2.5mm2/14AWG.
Connector is JAE Europe, Ltd. connector. (Model KB1JS01PG2, KB1JS01SG2L).
4.3.4 Mass
The typical mass of modules is shown in the appended data sheet.
4.3.5 Dimension
The typical size of modules: 1402mm×1001mm×24mm
The tolerance in dimension of module is shown in Fig.1 and Fig. 2.
4.4 Identification and product marking
The nameplate design as the identification and product marking is shown in Fig. 3.
4.5 Appearance
The followings shall be considered to be major visual defects:
1) Broken, cracked or torn external surface, including front cover, back cover and terminal
box;
2) Bent or misaligned external surfaces, including front cover, back cover and terminal box to
extent that the installation and/or operation of the module would be impaired.
3) Voids in, or visible corrosion, or visible de-lamination of any of the thin-film layers of the
active circuitry of the module, extending over more than 10% of the module.
4) Bubbles or delaminations forming a continuous path between any part of the electrical
circuit and the edge of the module.
5) Loss of mechanical integrity, to the extent that the installation and/or operation of the
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<NOTE>Example of visible discoloration
(1) White, grey or silver colored spots (Figure A)
After completion of the module installation white, grey or
silver-colored spots may occur during operation of the PV-plant
caused by certain shading conditions. These so called “White
Spot” are a common feature and a characteristic of thin-film
technology. They occur because of certain tolerances in the
production process. Document No. MTL11037a and MTL11041
provide instructions how to eliminate the occurrence of White Spots by avoiding certain
shading conditions. Please do not shade the PV module surface by specified shadow described
in MTL11037a and MTL11041.
(2) Discoloration along the internal wiring (Figure B)
This discoloration may occur along the internal wiring in PV
module.
4.6 Performance characteristics
4.6.1 Environmental requirement
4.6.1.1 Storage temperature
The storage temperature of the modules should be from -40℃to +90℃.
NOTE: If any chance the module is to be outdoor, put an appropriate cover so it would not be hit by rain directly.
Do not store the module in a storage where condensation many occurs.
4.6.1.2 Operating temperature of solar cells
The operating temperature of solar cells should be from -40℃to +90℃.
4.6.1.3 Storage humidity
The storage humidity of the modules should be less than 90% of relative humidity.
4.6.2 Electrical performance
4.6.2.1 Electrical output
The electrical characteristics of the module under standard test conditions (irradiance of
1000W/m2with IEC60904-3 reference solar spectral irradiance distribution, AM 1.5
spectrum and cell temperature of 25ºC) in accordance with IEC60904-1, shall be compliance
with the following table. Typical electrical characteristics of this model (open circuit voltage,
short circuit current, voltage at point of maximum power, current at point of maximum power,
maximum power) are shown in the appended data sheet.
Table1. The electrical characteristics (Nominal value)
Characteristic Symbol
Nominal
Value
Max. Min. Unit
Maximum power
Pmax
128
140.8
121.6
W
NOTE1: The maximum power may be initially approx. 18% higher than the quoted nominal
< Fig. B >
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value.
NOTE2: Our warranty applies the maximum output power measured by a solar simulator with
Standard Test Condition (STC), (i) after ambient temperature in the sunshine report by
the Meteorological Agency have reached 20 degree C for at least 20 consecutive days or
(ii) after having the modules annealed with the given conditions (90 degree C, 48 hour)
and having the light-soaking tests which are performed in accordance with clauses
10.19.1 – 10.19.3 of IEC61646 Ed.2.
NOTE 3: The maximum output power measurement tolerance by a solar simulator with STC on a
system calibrated by Sharp is ±3.5%.
4.6.2.2 Insulation
This module satisfies the requirement of Dielectric withstand test in accordance with
IEC61730-2.
4.6.3 Mechanical performance
4.6.3.1 Withstanding mechanical load
This module satisfies the requirement of mechanical load test at 2400Pa in accordance with
IEC 61646 Ed.2.
4.6.3.2 Withstanding the impact of hailstone
This module satisfies the requirement of hailstone test in accordance with IEC 61646 Ed.2.
4.6.3.3 Robustness of termination
This module satisfies the requirement of robustness of terminations in accordance with IEC
61646 Ed.2.
5. SHIPPING TEST
Each shipping lot shall successfully pass the shipping tests below.
5.1 Total inspection.
5.1.1 Sampling way
All shipping lot is inspected.
5.1.2 Inspection items
The maximum power (Pmax) is measured in the production line process by flasher data
report (power measurement tolerance: ±3.5%).
5.2 Sampling inspection
5.2.1 Sampling way
Sampling shall be done by extracting at production articles.
5.2.2 Inspection items
Test items shall be the dimension, the appearance and the insulation tests.
6. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
The shipping carton box specification is shown in Fig. 4 or Fig. 5.
7. WARNING
The items regarding the warning are shown as below and in the installation manual, general
installation manual and user manual.

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7.1 Use
(1) Main applications of the modules as follows.
•Grid-connected PV systems.
• Telemeter system (Terminal) • Village electrification etc
(2) Please take proper steps in order to maintain reliability and safety, in case this module
is used for the uses or in areas mentioned below which require high reliability.
• Fallen snow area • Extremely cold area • Strong wind area
• Over water • Always poured water area
•Salt water damage area • Small island • Desert area
• Unit concerning control and safety of a vehicle (air plane, train, automobile etc.)
• Traffic signal • Road sign
• Security system • Other safety system etc.
(3) Please don’t use for the uses mentioned below which require extremely high reliability.
• Space equipment • Telecommunication system (Trunk)
• Nuclear control system • Medical system (relating to any fatal element) etc.
(4) Please do not connect the modules directly to the loads such as motor since the
variation of the output power depending on the solar irradiation causes the damage
for the connected motor.
1：In case of brush-less motor, the lock function gets active and the hall IC is most
likely to be damaged.
2：In case of the motor with brush, the coil is most likely to be damaged.
7.2 Handling
(1) Never touch the output terminals with bare hands when the module is irradiated.
Cover the surface of the module by sufficiently thick cloth or something suitable to
prevent incident light, and handle the output terminals with rubber-gloved hands not
to receive the electric shock．
(2) Do not drop tools or hard things on the front cover/ back cover of the module, when
broken the front cover of the module, never use the module.
(3) Do not wear a metallic jewelry which may become cause of the electric shock during
installation.
7.3 Installation
(1) When mounting the module on structure, keep the displacement of the forth corner of
the module smaller than 2mm for 1000mm of the diagonal of the module after other 3
corners are placed on structure.
(2) Be careful in handling polarity of insulated output wires.
(3) This module must be grounded by minus pole. Install modules and ground mounting
structure in accordance with applicable law of each country.
(4) Do not keep PV modules without grounded condition by minus-pole after series
connection, TCO corrosion may be caused.
(5) Consult the government office before the installation of the modules in case that the
permission of the installation is required by law.
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(7) Follow safety precautions of the battery manufacture if batteries are used with
modules.
(8) Consult the manufacturer for proper installation on special vehicles such as boats and
campers.
(9) The modules must be mounted using clips on the long sides of the module according to our
installation manual.
(10) Remove the cable securing tapes and the cable holders carefully before installation.
(11) The connections must be completely done and locked.
(12) When removing the connection, the lock part should be pressed.
(13) To extend the module connecting leads, the connecting method shall comply with
applicable law of each country.
(14) To extend the module connecting leads, only connectors from JAE Europe, Limited.
(KB1JS01PG2 / KB1JS01SG2L) can be used in accordance with IEC61646 Ed.2 and
IEC617730 Ed.1 as shown Fig. C.
(15) Please keep the open-circuit condition in the PV modules before completing the
electrical wiring of PV system.
7.4 Operation
(1) When a part of the modules is shadowed, the hot spot may be caused. Therefore do not
shadow cells.
(2) The modules shall be maintained by qualified personnel.
(3) The electrical characteristics degrade when the front cover of the module becomes dirty.
(4) Do not pour solvent on the modules when cleaning.
(5) Do not produce sparks near flammable vapors.
(6) Do not expose the modules to sunlight concentrated with mirrors, lenses or similar
means.
(7) Keep modules away from children.
8. Others
Any doubt as to this specification shall be determined in good faith upon mutual consultation
of the both parties.
Figure C: Connector type
<Positive electrode>
KB1JS01PG2
<Negative electrode>
KB1JS01SG2L

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Fig.1 The front view of the module

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Fig.2 The back view of the module

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Fig. 3 The nameplate design
(+10%/-5%) (Pmax)
90mm
50mm
NS-F128G6
NS－F128G6
128W
59.8V
3.45A
45.4V
2.82A
1000V
5A
caution
Potential electrical hazard

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Fig. 4 The shipping carton box specifications (Type A).
Banding strap
Pallet (Wood or Steel)
Corner Pad (Resin)
Top Corner (Carton)
Stretch film
Cushioning (Foamed Styrol)
Corner Angle (Steel)
Bｒace(Steel)
Screw(Steel)
1460 mm
1080 mm
1940 mm
970 mm
Pallet(Wood or Steal)

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Fig. 5 The shipping carton box specifications (Type B).
NS-F128G6
NS-F128G6
The printing design of top cover

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DATA SHEET of PV module NS-F128G6

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Ⅰ－１. SCOPE
This data sheet describes the standard information (not items guaranteed) except
specifications for the detail design and work. Users shall consider the other information．
Ⅰ－２. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cell Type
thin-film silicon
(amorphous Si / microcrystalline Si tandem structure)
Front cover material
Low iron non-tempered glass
Encapsulation material
Black color resin for Photovoltaic
Back cover material
Tempered glass
Dimension
Length: 1402mm Width: 1001mm Depth: 24mm
Weight (Typical)
26 kg
Terminal box
Material: PPE/PPO resin
Bypass Diode
One bypass diodes shall be installed in the terminal box
Cable
PV1F cable 2.5mm sq. / Length 900mm (Typ.)
Connector
JAE Connector
Model No. KB1
IP-rating 67
Ⅰ－３. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The initial electrical characteristics at STC (standard test conditions) (Irradiance: 1000
Wm-2with the AM1.5 spectral irradiance distribution, Cell temperature: 25ºC±2ºC) is shown
in Table I-1 and the nominal electrical characteristics at STC are shown in Table I-2.
Rated electrical characteristics are within ±10% of the indicated value of Isc, Voc and
+10%/-5% of Pmax (Power measurement tolerance:±3.5%).
The nominal electrical characteristics (Pmax, Voc, Isc, Vmpp, and Impp) are specified based
on the result of the production line test. However, the characteristic of each module measured
by the shipping test varies within tolerance. The warranty conditions are specified in this
manual．

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TableⅠ- 1. Electrical characteristics (Initial value at STC)
Characteristics
Symbol
Value
Unit
Maximum Power
Tolerance Pmax
150.6
+10
-5
%
Open-circuit voltage
Voc
60.8
Short-circuit current
Isc
3.54
Maximum power voltage
Vmpp
48.6
Maximum power current
Impp
3.10
TableⅠ- 2. Electrical characteristics (Nominal value＊at STC)
Characteristics
Symbol
Value
Unit
Maximum Power
Tolerance Pmax
128
+10
-5
%
Open-circuit voltage
Voc
59.8
Short-circuit current
Isc
3.45
Maximum power voltage
Vmpp
45.4
Maximum power current
Impp
2.82
*Nominal values are values calculated from the Table I-1 initial values using the results of
light-soaking tests. The tests are performed in accordance with Clauses 10.19.1-10.19.3 of the
Standard for Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Design qualification and type
approval IEC61646 Ed.2.
These values represent the average value of the seasonal change shown in Fig.I-1.
Furthermore, these characteristics of the installed module are changed according to installation
environment like the ambient temperature.
After installing these modules outdoors, the maximum power declines 10% or more from an
initial value within several days. Then, the maximum output value is changed according to a
season focusing on a nominal value. Our warranty applies to the seasonal change and no
warranty is given as to the bottom of the seasonal change.
Our warranty applies the maximum output power measured by a solar simulator with
Standard Test Condition (STC), (i) after ambient temperature in the sunshine report by the
Meteorological Agency have reached 20 degree C for at least 20 consecutive days or (ii) after
having the modules annealed with the given conditions (90 degree C, 48 hour) and having the
light-soaking tests which are performed in accordance with clauses 10.19.1 – 10.19.3 of
IEC61646 Ed.2.

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Fig.Ⅰ-1 Conceptual figure showing nominal and seasonal changes
TableⅠ- 3. Electrical characteristics
Characteristics
Value
Unit
Maximum System Voltage
1000
V
Over-Current Protection
5
A
Application Class
A
4 years (Date of system installation: February 1st)
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
cumulative exposure time in days
Normalized Pmax
(Relative to nominal Pmax)
Nominal value
1st month (Date of system installation: February 1st)
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
cumulative exposure time in days
Normalized Pmax
(Relative to nominal Pmax)
Nominal value

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The electric output characteristics of the module under condition other than the standard test
condition are shown below. These characteristics are typical characteristics. The characteristic
of each module is not necessarily in agreement with the characteristic shown below.
(1) Short-circuit current, Open-circuit voltage, Maximum power vs. Irradiance (Fig.Ⅰ- 2)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Relative Voc, Isc, Pmax [ % ]
Irradiation intensity [ W / m2]
(Module temperature: 25
℃
)
Fig.
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Voc
Isc
Pmax
Relative
Voc, Isc, Pmax [%]

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(2) Current and Power versus Voltage per irradiance (Fig.Ⅰ- 3)
(Module temperature: 25ºC)
Fig.
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0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Voltage [V]
Current [A]
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Power [W]
1000 [W/m
2
]
900 [W/m
2
]
800 [W/m
2
]
700 [W/m
2
]
600 [W/m
2
]
Power vs. Voltage
Current vs. Voltage
500 [W/m
2
]
400 [W/m
2
]
300 [W/m
2
]
200 [W/m
2
]
100 [W/m
2
]

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(3) Normalized characteristics regarding Voc, Isc and Pmax versus Module temperature
(Fig.Ⅰ- 4)
Fig.Ⅰ-4 Short-circuit current, Open-circuit voltage, Maximum power vs.
Module temperature Characteristics
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100
Relative Isc, Voc, Pm [
％
]
Module Temperature [
℃
]
Isc
Voc
Pm
Relative Isc, Voc, Pm [%]