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BP 340

40 Watt Photovoltaic Module

High-efficiency photovoltaic module using silicon nitride multicrystalline silicon cells.

Performance
Rated power (Pmax) 40W
Nominal voltage 12V
Limited Warranty1 25 years

Configuration
BP 340U Clear universal frame and standard J-box

Electrical Characteristics2 BP 340


Maximum power (Pmax)3 40W
Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) 17.3V
Current at Pmax (Imp) 2.31A
Warranted minimum Pmax 36W
Short-circuit current (Isc) 2.54A
Open-circuit voltage (Voc) 21.8V
Temperature coefficient of Isc (0.065±0.015)%/ °C
Temperature coefficient of Voc -(80±10)mV/°C
Temperature coefficient of power -(0.5±0.05)%/ °C
NOCT (Air 20°C; Sun 0.8kW/m2 ; wind 1m/s) 47±2°C
Maximum series fuse rating 20A
Maximum system voltage 600V (U.S. NEC & IEC 61215 rating)
1000V (TÜV Rheinland rating)

Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions Length: 655mm (25.8”) Width: 537mm (21.1”) Depth: 50mm (1.97”)

Weight 5.75 kg (12.7 pounds)

Solar Cells 36 cells (63mm x 125mm) in a 4x9 matrix connected in 2 parallel strings of 36
in series

Junction Box U-Version 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 10mm2 (8 to 14 AWG) wire.
Diodes (None)

Construction Front: High-transmission 3mm2 (1/8th inch) tempered glass; Back: Tedlar;
Encapsulant: EVA

Frame Clear anodized aluminum alloy type 6063T6 Universal frame; Color: silver

1. Module Warranty: 25-year limited warranty of 80% power output; 12-year limited warranty of 90% power output; 5-year limited warranty of
materials and workmanship. See your local representative for full terms of these warranties.
2. These data represent the performance of typical BP 340 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 Pmax.

BP Solar 2004 4029-v1 09/04


Quality and Safety
Module power measurements calibrated to World Radiometric Reference through
ESTI ESTI (European Solar Test Installation at Ispra, Italy)
BP 340 I-V Curves
Manufactured in ISO 9001-certified factories; conforms to European Community
Directives 89/33/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC; certified to IEC 61215
3.0
Framed modules certified by TÜV Rheinland as Safety Class II (IEC 60364)
equipment for use in systems up to 1000 VDC 2.5

Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories for electrical and fire safety t=0C


t=25C
(Class C fire rating) 2.0 t=50C

Current (A)
t=75C

Approved by Factory Mutual Research in NEC Class 1, Division 2, 1.5


Groups C & D hazardous locations

1.0

Qualification Test Parameters 0.5


Temperature cycling range -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity freeze, damp heat 85% RH 0.0
Static load front and back (e.g. wind) 50psf (2400 pascals) 0 10 20 30
Front loading (e.g. snow) 113psf (5400 pascals)
Voltage (V)
Hailstone impact 25mm (1 inch) at 23 m/s (52mph)

Module Diagram
Dimensions in brackets are in inches. Unbracketed dimensions are in millimeters. Overall tolerances ±3mm (1/8”)

Included with each module: self-tapping grounding screw, instruction sheet, and warranty document.

Note: This publication summarizes product warranty and specifications, which are subject to change without notice.
Additional information may be found on our web site: www.bpsolar.com

BP Solar 2004 4029-v1 09/04

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