data sheet

High-efficiency photovoltaic module using silicon nitride multicrystalline silicon cells.
Performance
Rated power (P
max
) 160W
Power tolerance ± 5%
Nominal voltage 24V
Limited Warranty
1
25 years
Configuration
B BP 3160B Bronze frame with output cables and
polarized Multicontact (MC) connectors
S BP 3160S Clear universal frame with output cables and
polarized Multicontact (MC) connectors
L BP 3160L Unframed laminate version of BP 3160S
U BP 3160U Clear universal frame with standard junction box
Electrical Characteristics
2
BP 3160
Maximum power (P
max
)
3
160W
Voltage at Pmax (V
mp
) 35.1V
Current at Pmax (I
mp
) 4.55A
Warranted minimum P
max
152W
Short-circuit current (I
sc
) 4.8A
Open-circuit voltage (V
oc
) 44.2V
Temperature coefficient of I
sc
(0.065±0.015)%/ °C
Temperature coefficient of V
oc
-(160±20)mV/°C
Temperature coefficient of power -(0.5±0.05)%/ °C
NOCT (Air 20°C; Sun 0.8kW/m
2
; wind 1m/s) 47±2°C
Maximum series fuse rating 15A (S, L); 20A (U)
Maximum system voltage 600V (U.S. NEC & IEC 61215 rating)
1000V (TÜV Rheinland rating)
Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions B,S,U Length: 1593mm (62.8”) Width: 790mm (31.1”) Depth: 50mm (1.97”)
L Length: 1580mm (62.2”) Width: 783mm (30.8”) Depth: 19mm (0.75”)
Weight B,S,U 15.0 kg (33.1 pounds)
L 12.4 kg (27.3 pounds)
Solar Cells B,S,L,U 72 cells (125mm x 125mm) in a 6x12 matrix connected in series
Output Cables B,S,L RHW AWG# 12 (4mm
2
) cable with polarized weatherproof DC rated
Multicontact connectors; asymmetrical lengths - 1250mm (-) and 800mm (+)
Junction Box U Standard junction box with 6-terminal connection block; IP 54, accepts PG 13.5,
M20, ½ inch conduit, or cable fittings accepting 6-12mm diameter cable.
Terminals accept 2.5 to 10mm
2
(8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Diodes B,S,L,U Three 9A, 45V Schottky by-pass diodes included
Construction B,S,L,U Front: High-transmission 3mm (1/8
th
inch) tempered glass; Back: Tedlar;
Encapsulant: EVA
Frame B,S,U Anodized aluminum alloy type 6063T6 Universal frame; Color: bronze (B); silver (S,U)
1. Warranty: Power output for 25 years. Freedom from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years. See our website or your local
representative for full terms of these warranties.
2. These data represent the performance of typical BP 3160 products, and are based on measurements made in accordance with ASTM E1036
corrected to SRC (STC.)
3. During the stabilization process that occurs during the first few months of deployment, module power may decrease by up to 3% from
typical P
max
.
BP 3160
160 Watt Photovoltaic Module
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