Data Sheet
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1-800-SOLAR-06 • Email: sharpsolar@sharpusa.com
www.sharpusa.com/solar
09F-040 • PC-06-09
© 2009 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
235 WATT
NU-U235F1
NEC 2008 Compliant
Module output cables 12 AWG with locking connectors
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. All other trademarks are property of
their respective owners. Contact Sharp to obtain the latest product manuals before using
any Sharp device. Cover photo: Solar Installation by SPG Solar.
ElEctricAl cHArActEristics
Maximum Power (Pmax)* 235 W
Tolerance of Pmax +10%/-5%
Type of Cell Monocrystalline silicon
Cell Confi guration 60 in series
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.0 V
Maximum Power Voltage (Vpm) 30.0 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.60 A
Maximum Power Current (Ipm) 7.84 A
Module E ciency (%) 14.4%
Maximum System (DC) Voltage 600 V
Series Fuse Rating 15 A
NOCT 47.5°C
Temperature Coe cient (Pmax) -0.485%/°C
Temperature Coe cient (Voc) -0.351%/°C
Temperature Coe cient (lsc) 0.053%/°C
*Measured at (STC) Standard Test Conditions: 25°C, 1 kW/m
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insolation, AM 1.5
mEcHAnicAl cHArActEristics
Dimensions (A x B x C below) 39.1” x 64.6” x 1.8”/994 x 1640 x 46 mm
Cable Length (I) 43.3”/1100 mm
Output Interconnect Cable**
12 AWG with MC4 Locking Connector
Weight 44.1 lbs / 20.0 kg
Max Load 50 psf (2400 Pascals)
Operating Temperature
(cell) -40 to 194°F / -40 to 90°C
** A safety lock clip (Multi Contact part number PV-SSH4) may be required in
readily accessible locations per NEC 2008 690.33 (C)
wArrAntY
25-year limited warranty on power output
Contact Sharp for complete warranty information
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UL Listed UL 1703
Fire Rating Class C
Contact Sharp for tolerance specifi cations
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39.1”/994 mm 64.6”/1640 mm 1.8”/46 mm 7.9”/200 mm 14.4”/365 mm
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