PHOTOWATT PW500 - 12V

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE – JBox

APPLICATIONS

- Telecommunications
ƒ 4x9 polycristalline 4 inch cells (101,50 x 101,50 mm)
- Cathodic protection
- Water pumping ƒ Product warranty : 5 years*
- Signaling
ƒ Efficiency warranty : 25 years*
- Rural electrification
- Private residences ƒ Quality insurance : ESTI (61215), ISO 9001…
- Commercial buildings
- Grid connected

PACKING INFORMATION
Module weight Kg 5,5
Module size with cables mm 1042 x 462 x 45
Packing configuration modules 6 per carton
IEC61215 Packing size mm 1100 x 490 x 183
Modules packed weight Kg 35
The PW500 has an optimum configuration that fulfils the most demanding PV
applications. Constant improvement in the output of photovoltaic cells has Maximum pallet size (96 modules) mm 1150 x 1050 x 1600
hallowed the PW500 to attain higher power level, guaranteeing optimum daily Maximum pallet weight (96 modules) Kg 570
energy for minimum size.
The PW500 module uses Photowatt’s multicrystalline technology. The solar cells PW500 12 V Configuration
are individually charecterized and electronically matched prior to interconnection.
Encapsulation beneath high transmission tempered glass is accomplished using an Typical power W 45 50 55
advanced, UV resistant thermal setting plastic. The encapsulant, ethylene vinyl Minimum power W 40,1 45,1 50,1
acetate, cushions the solar cells within the laminate and protect the cells from Voltage at typical power V 17 17,2 17,3
etching. The rear surface of the module is completely sealed from moisture and Current at typical power A 2,65 2,9 3,2
mechanical damage by a continuous high strengh polymer sheet.
Short circuit current A 2,9 3,2 3,45
The self-supporting frame made from anodised aluminium was designed to allow Open circuit voltage V 21,4 21,6 21,7
to be easily mounted either from the front or from the rear.This module is Maximum system voltage V 600V DC
available in double glass technology with the PWX500 which increased it’s
Temperature coefficient α = +1,46 m A/°C ; β = -79 m V/°C ; γ P/P = - 0,43 % /°C
reliability providing the same electrical data.
Power specifications at 1000 W/m² : 25°C : AM 1,5
For building integration, this module can be delivered without aluminium frame.
Please contact us for further details. * According to general warranty conditions

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 PW500- DIMENSIONS

JBOX DETAILS

The universal junction

box accepts cables from
1,5 mm² to 4 mm² (AWG
11 to AWG16)

Module protected by 2 by-pass

diodes (1 by pass per 18 cells)

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The characteristics of this document are representative of the products and have no contractual value.
Subject to products improvements, Photowatt reserves the right to modify the characteristics without prior notification.
 PW500 – CHARACTERISTICS Ptyp : 50 Watts (12V)

I=F(V) à E=1 kW/m², AM=1,5 en fonction de la température I=F(V) à T = 25°C en fonction de l’irradiance E (kW / m2), AM 1,5.

Amperes
Amperes
3,5 65 W
3,5
60 W

55 W
1 k W/ m 2
3
3 50 W
65 W
65 W 65 W
45 W
60 W
40 W
2,5 55 W
2,5
50 W 0 , 8 k W/ m 2 35 W

50 W 45 W 50 W
30 W

40 W 25 W
2 2
35 W
20 W
30 W 0 , 6 k W/ m 2

15 W
25 W
1,5 0 , 5 k W/ m 2
10 W
20 W 1,5

15 W 5W

25 W
10 W 0,4 kW/m 2 1,0 kW/m2
25 W

1 0 °C 1 0,8 kW/m2
0 °C

2 5 °C
25 °C
"0,6 kW/m2"
45 °C
4 5 °C "0,5 kW/m2"
60 °C 0,2 kW/m 2
0,5 0,5 "0,4 kW/m2"
6 0 °C 10 W
10 W

0,1 kW/m 2 "0,2 kW/m2"

"0,1 kW/m2"
0 0
Volts Volts
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

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The characteristics of this document are representative of the products and have no contractual value.
Subject to products improvements, Photowatt reserves the right to modify the characteristics without prior notification.