IRONRIDGE BX SYSTEM Roof Mount Instruction Manual

June 15, 2024
IRONRIDGE

IRONRIDGE BX SYSTEM Roof Mount

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-PRODUCT

Specifications

  • UL 2703 Listed
  • UL 3741 Listed
  • 5014158

  • Conforms to UL STD 2703 Standard for Safety First Edition: Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/ Retention Devices,and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels.
  • Class A System Fire Rating per UL 2703
  • Conforms to ANSI/CAN/UL STD 3741 Standard for Safety Photovoltaic Hazard Control System
  • Structural Certification

Product Usage Instructions

Overview

The BX System is a versatile mounting system for flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels. It is designed to provide secure and reliable installation of solar modules on various surfaces. This installation manual provides step- by-step instructions on how to properly install the BX System.

Installation Steps (Quick Guide)

  1. Mark layout
  2. Place chassis
  3. Mount MLPE (optional)
  4. Lay ballast
  5. Anchor system (optional)
  6. Install modules
  7. Complete bonding
  8. PV module grounding lugs

Mark Layout
Before installing the BX System, carefully mark the layout where the modules will be placed. Ensure proper spacing and alignment according to your specific requirements.

Place Chassis
Position the chassis of the BX System on the marked layout. Make sure it is securely placed and aligned correctly.

Mount MLPE (Optional)
If using MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), follow the manufacturer’s instructions to mount them on the chassis. This step may not be necessary depending on your system configuration.

Lay Ballast
Place the ballast on the chassis in the designated areas. Ensure proper distribution and weight according to the specifications provided by the ballast manufacturer.

Anchor System (Optional)
If additional stability is required, install an anchor system according to the provided instructions. This step may not be necessary for all installations.

Install Modules
Carefully install the photovoltaic modules onto the chassis,following the recommended guidelines for module compatibility.
Ensure proper alignment and secure attachment.

Complete Bonding
After installing the modules, complete the bonding process to ensure proper electrical connection and safety. Follow the bonding instructions provided with the BX System.

PV Module Grounding Lugs
Attach PV module grounding lugs to each module following the provided instructions. This step is crucial for grounding and safety purposes.

String Inverter Mounting Kit (Optional)
If using a string inverter, refer to the string inverter mounting kit instructions for proper installation and connection to the BX System.

Electrical Diagram
Refer to the electrical diagram provided in this manual for a visual representation of how to connect the BX System to the electrical components of your solar power system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I remove a module after installation?
Module removal may disrupt the bonding path and introduce the risk of electric shock. If a module needs to be removed during servicing, a bonding jumper must be installed between the adjacent modules to maintain the bond path.

DISCLAIMER
This manual describes proper installation procedures and provides necessary standards required for product reliability.
Warranty details are available on website. All installers must thoroughly read this manual and have a clear understanding of the installation procedures prior to installation. Any installation or use of this product not in accord with or not authorized by this written instruction shall void any and all warranties, express or implied, on the product or the use of the product and may cause failure, property damage and personal injury. IronRidge is not liable for any unauthorized use. Install and use only with other IronRidge products to ensure proper fit and function..

IT IS THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO:

  • Ensure safe installation of all electrical aspects of the array. All electrical installation and procedures should be conducted by a licensed and bonded electrician or solar contractor. Routine maintenance of a module or panel shall not involve breaking or disturbing the bonding path of the system. All work must comply with national, state and local installation procedures, product and safety standards.
  • Comply with all applicable local or national building and fire codes, including any that may supersede this manual.
  • Ensure all products are appropriate for the installation, environment, and array under the site’s loading conditions.
  • Use only IronRidge parts or parts recommended by IronRidge; substituting parts may void any applicable warranty.
  • Review the Design Assistant to confirm design specifications.
  • Ensure provided information is accurate. Issues resulting from inaccurate information are the installer’s responsibility.
  • Ensure bare copper grounding wire does not contact aluminum and zinc-plated steel components, to prevent risk of galvanic corrosion.
  • If loose components or loose fasteners are found during periodic inspection, re-tighten immediately. Any components showing signs of corrosion or damage that compromise safety shall be replaced immediately.
  • Provide an appropriate method of direct-to-earth grounding according to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, including NEC 250: Grounding and Bonding, and NEC 690: Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
  • Disconnect AC power before servicing or removing modules, AC modules, microinverters and power optimizers.
  • Review module manufacturer’s documentation for compatibility and compliance with warranty terms and conditions.

CAUTION: Module removal may disrupt the bonding path and could introduce the risk of electric shock. If during servicing a module is required to be removed, a bonding jumper shall be installed between the adjacent modules from where the module was removed to maintain the bond path.

RATINGS

UL 2703 LISTED
UL 3741 LISTED

Conforms to UL STD 2703 Standard for Safety First Edition: Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels.

  • Scope of Evaluation includes bonding, grounding, mechanical loading, and fire classification
  • Max Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD) Rating: 40A
  • Max Module Size: 30.5ft²
  • Module Orientation: Landscape
  • System Level Allowable Design Load Rating: 30 PSF downward, 15 PSF upward, 5 PSF lateral
  • Actual system structural capacities are defined by PE stamped certification letters

CLASS A SYSTEM FIRE RATING PER UL 2703

  • Any System Tilt with Modules Types 1, 2, 3, 13, 19, 25 & 29 on Low Slope Roofs (< 9.5 degrees)
  • Any module-to-roof gap is permitted with no perimeter guarding required. This rating is applicable with any IronRidge or 3rd party roof attachment and with or without concrete blocks in the Chassis
  • Class A rated PV systems can be installed on Class A, B, and C roofs without affecting the roof fire rating

CONFORMS TO ANSI/CAN/UL STD 3741 STANDARD FOR SAFETY PHOTOVOLTAIC HAZARD CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Refer to BX UL 3741 Installation Addendum for full ratings, approved equipment, components, and installation requirements

STRUCTURAL CERTIFICATION

  • Designed and Certified for Compliance with the International Building Code & ASCE/SEI-7
  • Wind Tunnel Testing by I.F.I.
  • Approved for use on roof pitches up to 7 degrees (<=7 degrees)

MARKINGS

Product markings are located on the top surface of the BX Chassis.

CHECKLIST

PRE-INSTALLATION

Verify module compatibility. See Page 11 for info.

TOOLS REQUIRED

  • Cordless Drill (optional)
  • Torque Wrench (0-250 in-lbs)
  • 9/16″ Socket
  • 7/16” Socket
  • 1/2″ Socket
  • String Chalk Line

TORQUE VALUES

  • Top Clamp Nuts (1/2” Socket): 120 in-lbs
  • 5/16” MLPE Flange Bolts (1/2” Socket): 60 in-lbs
  • 5/16” String Inverter Mount Bolts (1/2” Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • 5/16” L-Foot to Chassis Nuts (1/2” Socket): 120 in-lbs
  • 3/8” T-Bolt Bonding Hardware (7/16” Socket): 250 in-lbs
  • 1/4” String Inverter Mount Hdw (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Flat Roof Attach to L-Foot Hdw (9/16” Socket): 250 in-lbs
  • Module Grounding Lug
  • Grounding Nut (7/16″ Socket): 60 in-lbs
  • Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (7/16″ Socket): 20 inlbs
COMPONENTS

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(2\)

Unless otherwise noted, all components have been evaluated for multiple use. They can be uninstalled and reinstalled in the same or new location.

OVERVIEW

BX CHASSIS (5° & 10°)
BX Chassis is designed to clamp PV modules and secure them in place. Reference tabs are integrated to aid with aligning modules according to system layout. The Chassis is available in two SKUs: 5 and 10 degree tilt configurations. The Chassis is designed to accommodate 4 full size (16” x 8” x 4”) or 8 half-size concrete ballast blocks (16” x 8” x 2”) nominal dimensions.

Concrete ballast block must meet the following requirements:

  • Manufactured per ASTM C 1491 (Standard specification for concrete pavers)
  • Manufactured to resist freeze-thaw as required per local conditions
  • Weight: 14-17 lbs +/- 2 lbs for half size and 28-34 lbs +/- 2 lbs for full size
  • Compressive Strength requirement: 3000 PSI min

MODULE CLAMPING
Top Clamps are module frame height specific and accommodate most common module sizes: 30mm, 31mm,32mm, 33mm, 35mm, 38mm, 40mm, 46mm.
Bottom Clamps are universal and must always be used with Top Clamps.

ARRAY GROUNDING
Only one PV Module Grounding Lug is required per continuous array, regardless of array size. Use the IronRidge PV Module Grounding Lug (PV-LUG-01-A1).

Alternately, the following grounding lugs have been tested or evaluated for use with the BX system:

  • Ilsco GBL-4DBT
  • Amphenol HGLUI
  • Burndy CL501TN, BGBS4

MLPE DEVICES (OPTIONAL)
The following MLPE module mounting brackets have been tested or evaluated for use with the BX system:

  • EcoFasten Frame MLPE Mount
  • QMPV Accessory Frame Bracket
    • Refer to respective installation instructions of MLPE module mounting brackets.

WIRE MANAGEMENT

INSTALLATION STEPS (QUICK GUIDE)

  1. Mark out all fire setbacks on the roofing plane.
  2. Measure and mark out footprint of array according to the approved planset location.
  3. Starting at the south edge of the approved planset, chalk the South Array Edge, making sure that this line is at least 8″ away from the South Fire Setback.
  4. Measure Chassis spacing (refer to chart below) and chalk out 3 rows, 25’ each.
  5. Measure out the Chassis locations by marking along each row, module width plus 3/8”.
  6. Place Chassis on cross hairs. Align cross hairs with alignment marks on Chassis.
  7. Install MLPE as needed.
  8. Load Chassis with blocks as per the plan set.
  9. Install fixed attachment points as required by the plan set for anchored hybrid systems, seal/flash in accordance with the roofing manufacturer’s guidelines.
  10. Module Installation
    • Place all Bottom Clamps on Chassis.
    • Land all panels on Chassis.
    • Place all Top Clamps and ensure proper alignment and engagement of the Bottom Clamp.
    • Make sure that all Clamps are fully engaged and square to the module and torqued appropriately.
  11.  Complete Array Bonding
    • Install 8” Module Bonding Jumpers between all modules along the rows.
    • Install 38” Row Bonding Jumpers between all rows.
  12. Install PV Module Grounding Lug to ground each array.

It can be helpful on constrained arrays to chalk line every row, but it is not required.
The illustration below shows the order of chalk operations for marking out the starter array, as well as a corresponding Chassis spacing table which can be used to easily find the approx. Chassis spacing within 1/8″. For more precise measurements use the formulas provided at the bottom of the table.

Module Width 5° Chassis Spacing 10° Chassis Spacing
38.5″ – 39″ 48.5″ 51″
39″ – 39.5″ 49″ 51.5″
39.5″ – 40″ 49.5″ 52″
40″ – 40.5″ 50″ 52.5″
40.5″ – 41″ 50.5″ 53″
41″ – 41.5″ 51″ 53.5″
41.5″ – 42″ 51.5″ 54″
42″ – 42.5″ 52″ 54.5″
42.5″+ 52.5″ 55″

Spacing Formulas: Width Cos(5°) + 10″ Width Cos(10°) + 13”

MARK LAYOUT

Using the approved planset, mark out all fire setbacks and the array foot print on the roof(s).
Mark the South Array Edge with a 25′ line (for example).
If the southern edge of the array is against the South Fire
Setback, mark the South Array Edge at least 8″ away from the setback. This will ensure that no part of the Chassis is in the setback.
Measure Chassis spacing (refering to table on Page 5) and chalk out 3x 25′ rows. Then measure out the Chassis locations by marking along each row (module width plus 3/8″).

  • These layouts are useful for maintaining a straight line at the start of the array. Once started the rest of the system is build as you go.

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(7\)

PLACE CHASSIS

Place first Chassis at Southwest corner of the array,aligning the center reference hole with the cross hair marker. Repeat for each additional Chassis in the array.

  • After the array has been installed, the Chassis at the East and West edges of the array are required to be moved inward from the perimeter reference lines so that they are fully underneath the modules.
  • When a Chassis is shifted inwards under a module, clamps should be installed on all corner bolts supporting the module.
  • Always wear gloves when handling BX Chassis.

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(8\)

MOUNT MLPE (OPTIONAL)

Mount microinverters and power optimizers directly to the Chassis using the MLPE Mounting Hardware Kit.
Alternatively, you can use a third party module mounting bracket (following manufacturer instructions).
To install the MLPE Mounting Hardware Kit, place the Cage Nut into either of the square cut-outs on the lower edge of a Chassis. Secure your MLPE device with a 5/16″ Flange Bolt torqued to 60 in-lbs.

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(9\)

LAY BALLAST

Place ballast blocks in BX Chassis as indicated on site layout.

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(10\)

ANCHOR SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)

A. SECURE L-FEET
The Attachment Kit uses an 8′ minimum Galvanized Strut Channel with slotted holes to span across two Chassis and a Flat Roof Attachment(FRA) Anchor in order to anchor the Chassis to the roof. Secure L-Feet onto the Chassis by installing the Carriage Bolt and Square Washer from the underside of each Chassis through the reference hole.
Torque Flange Nut to 120 in-lbs.

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  • Refer to Flat Roof Attachment installation instructions for details, where applicable.
  • Flat Roof Attachment Kit is not part of the grounding path.

B. ATTACH STRUT CHANNEL
Secure, at minimum, an 8’ x 1-5/8″ Galvanized Strut Channel with slotted holes, through the two Chassis onto the L-Feet using the provided 3/8″ Bolt with 1-1/4″ washer to a Channel Nut (not provided). Torque Nut to 250 in-lbs.

C. FINISH ANCHORS
Assemble an L-Foot onto the FRA Anchor and flashing membrane (where applicable) using the 3/8” Bolt and Flat Washer torqued to 250 in-lbs. Then, install L-Foot and Flat Roof Attachment assembly at the Strut Channel midpoint using the provided 3/8″ Bolt with a 1-1/4″ Washer to a Channel Nut (as before) torqued to 250 in-lbs.

  • After anchor assembly is installed seal/flash per roofing manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Anchors shall not be located on a perimeter south row.
  • The following 3rd party roof attachment has been tested or evaluated for use with BX:

Anchor Products U-Anchors

INSTALL MODULES

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(13\)

A. PLACE CLAMPS
Place Bottom Clamp over the Chassis’ corner bolt, then pull clamp towards the outer edge.

  • The north end of the North Row and south end of the South Row do not need clamps.
  • When a Chassis is shifted inwards under a module, clamps are required to be installed on all corner bolts supporting the module.
  • Orange circles in image A highlight required clamp locations

B. LAY MODULES
Starting in the South-West corner and working east, lay modules in a row onto edge of Bottom Clamps. Doublecheck panel spacing along each row.

  • You can use reference tabs located in the middle of the Chassis to properly space modules.

C. SECURE MODULES
To secure a module, first pull the Bottom Clamp until it is snug against the inner flange of the module. Then place the Top Clamp and Flange Nut over the bolt and torque to 120 in-lbs.

COMPLETE BONDING

A. MODULE-TO-MODULE BONDING
The 8” Bonding Jumper is an electrial bonding jumper that can be used for module to module bonding.

  • New jumpers should be used if re-installation of jumper is required.
  • Jumpers are installed on the bottom flange of modules.
  • Supports flange thicknesses 1.2mm to 3.1mm.

B. ROW-TO-ROW BONDING
The 38″ Bonding Jumper is an electrial bonding jumper that should be used for row to row bonding by securing Clips to inner flanges on long side of a module from each row, as shown. Tapping Clips into place may be required for modules with thicker flanges.

  • The bonding does not need to take place on the same side of the array, so long as every row is bonded to the next row.

PV MODULE GROUNDING LUGS

Ground each continuous array by securing a PV Module Grounding Lug to any module in the array.

  • Only one PV Module Grounding Lug is required per continuous array, regardless of array size. Reference module manufacturer’s installation instructions for grounding location.

STRING INVERTER MOUNTING KIT (OPTIONAL)

The String Inverter Mounting Kit creates a mounting platform for inverters on top of the BX Chassis.

A. CROSS RAILS
Cut provided rails to length, as needed. Install four Cage Nuts in the square holes on the edges of the Chassis.
Then, install an L-Foot into each Cage Nut location using a 5/16” bolt tightened to 80 in-lbs. Attach rails to L-Feet using 3/8” T-bolt bonding hardware tightened to 250 in-lbs.

B. TOP RAILS
Assemble the top rails using four L-Feet on top of cross rails. Install four L-Feet on top of the cross rails using ¼” T-bolt and nut tightened to 80 in- lbs. Attach top rails to L-Feet using 3/8” T-bolt Bonding Hardware tightened to 250 in-lbs. Space top rails according to the mounting requirements for the inverter being used.

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(18\)

JAYBOX INSTALLED WITH STRING INVERTER MOUNTING KIT

A. Prior to installation, use step drill bit to place pass through holes for conduits or water-tight connectors. Drill bit starter locations are provided on the sides and front of enclosure.

B. Use rail-specific MLPE mounting hardware to attach Rail Hangers to rail. Install only on the String Inverter Mounting Kit. Ensure junction box is pushed as close to the rail as possible. Torque to 80-in lbs (1/2″ or 7/16″ socket).

  • Do not overtighten.

C. Install wiring, conduit and fittings per NEC requirements and following local AHJ guidance.
Using Philips Head Driver tighten the bolt.

  • For additional details refer to the full QM Installation Manual.

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

IRONRIDGE-BX-SYSTEM-Roof-Mount-FIG- \(20\)

UL S 2703ECURE/UL 3L74UGS1 COMPATIBLE MODULES

The BX System has been tested and evaluated to UL 2703 for bonding, grounding, mechanical loading and fire classification, and may be used to ground and/or mount PV modules listed to UL 1703 or UL 61730. A list of approved modules is included below. Unless otherwise noted, “xxx” refers to the module power rating and both black and silver frames are included in the certification.

MAKE MODELS

Adani

| Adani modules with 35 and 40 mm frames ASX-Y-ZZ-xxx

Where “X” can be B, M or P, “Y” can be 6, 7 or M10 and “ZZ” can be blank, 144, PERC, B-PERC, or AB-

PERC

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AIONRISE

| AIONRISE modules with 35 and 40 mm frames AIONyyG1-xxx

Where “yy” can be 60 or 72

Amerisolar

| Amerisolar modules with 35 and 40 mm frames AS-bYxxxZ

Where “b” can be 5 or 6; “Y” can be M, P, M27, P27, M30, or P30; and “Z” can be blank, W or WB

Aptos Solar

| Aptos modules with 35 and 40 mm frames DNA-yy-zzaa-xxx

Where “yy” can be 108, 120 or 144; “zz” can be MF or BF; and “aa” can be 10, 23 or 26

Astronergy Solar

| Astronergy modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames

aaSMbbyyC/zz-xxx

Where “aa” can be CH or A; “bb” can be 60, 66, or 72; “yy” can be blank, 10 or 12; “C” can M, P, M(BL), M-HC, M(BL)-HC, P-HC, M(DG), or M(DGT); and “zz” can be blank, HV, F-B, or F-BH

ASUN

| ASUN modules with 35 and 40 mm frames ASUN-xxx-YYZZ-aa

Where “YY” can be 60 or 72; “ZZ” can be M,or MH5; and “aa” can be blank or BB

Auxin

| Auxin modules with 35 and 40 mm frames AXNCyzAxxxB

Where “C” can be 6, 10 or G1; “y” can be M or P; “z” can be blank, 08, 09, 610, 11, or 612; and “A” can be blank, F, M or T; and “B” can be blank, A, B, C or W

Axitec

| Axitec Modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames

AC-xxxY/aaZZb

Where “Y” can be M, P, MB, MBT or MH; “aa” can be blank, 125- or 156-; “ZZ” can be 54, 60, 72, 108, 120, or 144; “b” can be S, X, V, VB, XV, or MX

Bluesun Solar

| Bluesun modules with 30 and 35 mm frames BSMxxxY-AAA

Where “Y” can be M or M10; and “AAA” can be 54HPH, 60HPH or 72HBD

Boviet

| Boviet modules with 35 and 40 mm frames BVMZZaaYY-xxxBcc

Where “ZZ” can be 66 or 76; “aa” can be 9, 10 or 12; “YY” is M or P; and “B” can be blank, L or S; and “cc” can be blank, H, H-BF, H-BF-DG, H-HC, H-HC-BF, H-HC-BF-DG, HC-BF or HC-BF-DG

BYD

| BYD modules with 35 mm frames BYDxxxAY-ZZ

Where “A” can be M6, P6, MH, MLT or PH; “Y” can be C or K; and “ZZ” can be 30 or 36

Canadian Solar

| Canadian Solar modules with 30, 32, 35 and 40 mm frames CSbY-xxxZ

Where “b” can be 1, 3, 6 or 7 “Y” can be H, K, L, N, P, R, U, V, W, X or Y; and “Z” can be M, P, MS, PX , M-SD, P-AG, P-SD, MB-AG, PB-AG, MS-AG, MS-HL, or MS-SD

CertainTeed

| CertainTeed modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames CTBBxxxYZZ-AA

Where “BB” can be blank or M10; “Y” can be M, P, or HC; “ZZ” can be 00, 01, 10, or 11; and “AA” can be 01,

02, 03, 04, 06, 08 or 09

MODULE COMPATIBILITY

Crossroads Solar| Crossroads Solar modules with 40 mm frames Crossroads Solar xxx
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CSUN

| Csun modules with 35 and 40 mm frames YYxxx-zzAbb

Where “YY” is CSUN or SST; “zz” is blank, 60, or 72; and “A” is blank, P, M or MM; “bb” is blank, BB, 5BB,

BW, or ROOF

Dehui

| Dehui modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames

DH-MYYYZ-xxx

Where “YYY” can be 760, 772, 860, 872; and “Z” can be B, F or W

Ecosolargy

| Ecosolargy modules with 35 and 40 mm frames ECOxxxYzzA-bbD

Where “Y” can be A, H, S, or T; “zz” can be 125 or 156; “A” can be M or P; “bb” can be 60 or 72; and “D” can

be blank or B

Emmvee

| Emmvee modules with 35 mm frames Exxx-YYZZZ-A

Where “YY” can be M, P, HCM, HCMW, HCBG, HCBT; “ZZZ” can be 72, 120 or 144; and “A” can be blank or

B

ET Solar

| ET Solar modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames ET-YZZZxxxAA

Where “Y” can be P, L, or M; “ZZZ” can be 660, 660BH, 672, 672BH, 754BH, 766BH, 772BH; and “AA” can

be GL, TB, TW, WB, WW, BB, WBG, WWG, WBAC, WBCO, WWCO, WWBCO or BBAC

Flex

| Flex modules with 35 and 40 mm frames FXS-xxxYY-ZZ;

Where “YY” can be BB or BC; and “ZZ” can be MAA1B, MAA1W, MAB1W, SAA1B, SAA1W, SAC1B,

SAC1W, SAD1W, SBA1B, SBA1W, SBC1B, or SBC1W

Freedom Forever

| Freedom Forever modules with 35 mm frames FF-MPa-BBB-xxx

Where “a” can be blank or 1

Freevolt| Freevolt modules with 35 mm frames

ECP-PVGRAF-144HC-xxx

GCL

| GCL modules with 35 mm and 40 mm frames

GCL-ab/YY xxx

Where “a” can be M or P; “b” can be 3 or 6; and “YY” can be 60, 72, 72H, or 72DH

GigaWatt Solar

| Gigawatt modules with 40 mm frames GWxxxYY

Where “YY” can be either PB or MB

Goldi

| Goldi modules with 35 mm frames GS10-Byyy-zz-xxx

Where “yyy” can be 108 or 144; and “zz” can be GF or TF

Grape Solar| Grape modules with 35 mm frames GS-M120-xxx-FAB1

Hansol

| Hansol modules with 35 and 40 mm frames HSxxxYY-zz

Where “YY” can be PB, PD, PE, TB, TD, UB, UD, or UE; and “zz” can be AH2, AN1, AN3, AN4, HH2, HV1,

or JH2

Hanwa Solar

| Hanwha Solar modules with 40 mm frames HSLaaP6-YY-1-xxxZ

Where “aa” can be either 60 or 72; “YY” can be PA or PB; and “Z” can be blank or B

Hanwha Q CELLS

| Hanwha Q CELLS Modules with 32, 35, 40 mm frames

aaYY-ZZ-xxx

where “aa” can be Q. or B.; “YY” can be PLUS, PRO, PEAK, LINE PRO, LINE PLUS, PLUS DUO or PEAK DUO; and “ZZ” can be G3, G3.1, G4, G4.1, L-G2, L-G2.3, L-G3, L-G3.1, L-G3y, L-G4, L-G4.2, L-G4y, LG4.2/ TAA, BFR-G3, BLK-G3, BFR-G3.1, BLK-G3.1, BFR-G4, BFR-G4.1, BFR G4.3, BLK-G4.1, G4/SC, G4.1/SC, G4.1/TAA, G4.1/MAX, BFR G4.1/TAA, BFR G4.1/MAX, BLK G4.1/TAA, BLK G4.1/SC, EC-G4.4, G5, G5/ SC, G5/TS, BLK-G5, BLK-G5/SC, BLK-G5/TS, L-G5, L-G5.1, L-G5.2, L-G5.2/H, L-G5.3, G6, G6/SC, G6/TS, G6+/TS, G6+, BLK-G6, L-G6, L-G6.1, L-G6.2, L-G6.3, G7, BLK-G6+, BLK-G6+/AC, BLK-G6+/HL, BLK-G6+/ SC, BLK-G6/TS, BLK-G6+/TS, BLK-G7, G7.2, G8, BLK-G8, G8+, BLK-G8+ L-G7, L-G7.1, L-G7.2, L-G7.3,

L-G8, L-G8.1, L-G8.2, L-G8.3, L-G8.3/BFF, L-G8.3/BFG, L-G8.3/BGT, ML-G9, BLK ML-G9, ML-G9+, BLK ML-G9+, BLK-G10+, BLK G10+/AC, ML-G10, BLK ML-G10, ML-G10+, BLK ML-G10+, ML-G10.a, BLK

ML-G10.a, ML-G10.a+, BLK ML-G10.a+, BLK ML-G10 +/t, BLK ML-G10+/TS, XL-G9, XL-G9.2, XL-G9.3, XL- G9.3/BFG, XL-G10.2, XL-G10.3, XL-G10.c, XL-G10.d, XL-G10.d/BFG, XL-G10.3/BFG, XL-G11.2, XL-G11.3, XL-G11.3/BFG or XL-G11S.3/BFG

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Heliene

| Heliene modules with 35 and 40 mm frames

YYZZxxxA

Where “YY” can be 36, 60, 72, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144 or 156; “ZZ” can be HC, M, P, or MBLK; and “A” can be blank, HomePV, Bifacial, M10-SL, M10-SL-BLK, M10 Bifacial or M10 SL-Bifacial

HT-SAAE

| HT-SAAE modules with 35 and 40 mm frames HTyy-aaaZ-xxx

Where “yy” can be 60, 66, 72 or 78, “aaa” can be 18, 156 or 166, “Z” can be M, P, M-C, P-C, M(S), M(VS),

M(V), P(V), M(V)-C, P(V)-C, or X

Hyperion Solar

(Runergy)

| Hyperion modules with 30 and 35 mm frames HY-DHzzzA8-xxxB

Where “zzz” can be 108 or 144; “A” can be N or P; and “B” can be blank or B

Hyundai

| Hyundai modules with 32, 33, 35 and 40 mm frames HiY-SxxxZZ

Where “Y” can be A, D or S; “S” can be M or S; and “ZZ” can be GI, HG, HI, KI, MI, MF, MG, PI, RI, RG, RG(BF), RG(BK), SG, TI, TG, YH(BK) or XG(BK)

Itek

| Itek Modules with 40 mm frames IT-xxx-YY

Where “YY” can be blank, HE, or SE, or SE72

JA Solar

| JA Solar modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames JAyyzz-bbww-xxx/aa

Where “yy” can be M, P, M6 or P6; “zz” can be blank, (K), (L), (R), (V), (BK), (FA), (TG), (FA)(R), (L)(BK), (L)

(TG), (R)(BK), (R)(TG), (V)(BK), (BK)(TG), or (L)(BK)(TG); “bb” can be 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 or 78; “ww” can be D09, D10, D20, D30, S01, S02, S03, S06, S09, S10, S12, S17, S20, S30 or S31; and “aa” can be BP, MB, MR, SI, SC, PR, 3BB, 4BB, 4BB/RE, 5BB

Jinko

| Jinko modules with 35 and 40 mm frames JKMYxxxZZ-aa

Where “Y” can either be blank or S; “ZZ” can be M, P, or PP; and “aa” can be blank, 60, 60B, 60H, 60L, 60BL, 60HL, 60HB, 60HBL, 6HBL-EP, 60-J4, 60B-J4, 60B-EP, 60(Plus), 60-V, 60-MX, 6RL3, 6RL3-B,

6TL3-B, 7RL3-V, 7RL3-TV, 72, 72B, 72-J4, 72B-J4, 72(Plus), 72-V, 72H-V, 72L-V, 72HL-V, 72HBL-V,

72HL4-V, 72HL4-TV, 72-MX, 72H-BDVP, 72HL-TV, or 72HL-V-MX3

Kyocera

| Kyocera Modules KYxxxZZ-AA

Where “Y” can be D or U; “ZZ” can be blank, GX, or SX; and “AA” can be LPU, LFU, UPU, LPS, LPB, LFB, LFBS, LFB2, LPB2, 3AC, 3BC, 3FC, 4AC, 4BC, 4FC, 4UC, 5AC, 5BC, 5FC, 5UC, 6BC, 6FC, 8BC, 6MCA, or 6MPA

LG

| LG modules with 35 and 40 mm frames LGxxxYaZ-bb

Where “Y” can be A, E, M, N, Q, S; “a” can be A, 1, 2 or 3 “Z” can be C, K, T, or W; and “bb” can be A3, A5, A6, B3, B6, E6, E6.AW5, G3, G4, J5, K4, L5, N5, V5, V6

Longi

| Longi modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames LRa-YYZZ-xxxM

Where “a” can be 4, 5 or 6; “YY” can be blank, 54, 60, 66, or 72; and “ZZ” can be blank, BK, BP, HV, PB, PE, PH, HBD, HIB, HIH, HPB, HPH, or HIBD

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Maxeon

| Maxeon modules with 35, 40 and 46 mm frames SPR-AAAY-xxx-zzz

Where “AAA” can be MAX, P or X; “Y” can be 3, 5, 6, 21 or 22; and “zzz” can be R, BLK, COM or UPP

Meyer Burger| Meyer Burger Modules with 35 mm frames Meyer Burger Black, White or Glass

Mission Solar (mSolar)

| Mission Solar modules with 33, 35 and 40 mm frames YYYbb-xxxZZaa

Where “YYY” can be MSE, TXI or TXS; “bb” can be blank, 6, 10 or 60A; “ZZ” can be blank, MM, SE, SO, SQ

, SR, SX, TS, 108, 120 or 144; and “aa” can be blank, BB, BW, 1J, 4J, 4S, 5K, 5R, 5T, 60, 6J, 6S, 6W, 6Z,

8K, 8T, 9R, 9S or 9Z

Mitrex

| Mitrex modules with 30 and 40 mm frames Mxxx-XYZ

Where “X” can be A, B, I or L; “Y” can be 1 or 3; and “Z” can be F or H

Mitsubishi

| Mitsubishi modules PV-MYYxxxZZ

Where “YY” can be LE or JE; and “ZZ” can be either HD, HD2, or FB

Moltech| IM and XS series modules with 40 mm frames

Next Energy Alliance

| Next Energy Alliance modules with 35 and 40 mm frames yyNEA-xxxZZ

where “yy” can be blank or US; “ZZ” can be M, MB or M-60

NE Solar

| NE Solar modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames

NESExxx-zzMHX-yy

Where “zz” can be 54, 60 or 72; “X” can be blank or B; and “yy” can be M6 or M10

Neo Solar Power

| Neo Solar Power modules with 35 mm frames D6YxxxZZaa

Where “Y” can be M or P; “ZZ” can be B3A, B4A, E3A, E4A, H3A, H4A; and “aa” can be blank, (TF), ME or

ME (TF)

Panasonic (HIT)

| Panasonic modules with 35 and 40 mm frames

VBHNxxxYYzzA

Where “YY” can be either KA, RA, SA or ZA; “zz” can be either 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 06B, 11, 11B, 15, 15B, 16, 16B, 17, or 18; and “A” can be blank, E, G, or N

Panasonic (EverVolt)

| Panasonic modules with 30 mm frames EVPVxxxA

Where “A” can be blank or H, K, HK or PK

Peimar

| Peimar modules with 40 mm frames SbxxxYzz

Where “b” can be G, M or P; “Y” can be M or P; and “zz” can be blank, (BF) or (FB)

Philadelphia Solar

| Philadelphia modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames PS-YzzAA-xxxW

Where “Y” can be M or P; “zz” can be 60, 72, 108 or 144; “AA” can be blank, (BF), (HC) or (HCBF); and “W”

can be blank or W

Phono Solar

| Phono Solar modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames

PSxxxY-ZZ/A

Where “Y” can be M, M1, MH, M1H, M4, M4H, M5GF, M5GFH, M6, M6H, M8, M8H, M8GF, M8GFH or P; “ZZ” can be 18, 20 or 24; and “A” can be F, T, TH, THB, U, UH, UHB, VH or VHB

Prism Solar

| Prism Solar modules with 35 mm frames PST-xxxW-M72Y

Where “Y” can be H, HB or HBI

Recom

| Recom modules with 35 and 40 mm frames RCM-xxx-6yy

Where “yy” can be MA, MB, ME or MF

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REC Solar

| REC modules with 30 and 38 mm frames RECxxxYYZZ

Where “YY” can be AA, M, NP, NP2, NP3, PE, PE72, TP, TP2, TP2M, TP2SM, TP2S, TP3M or TP4; and “ZZ”

can be blank, Black, BLK, BLK2, SLV, 72, Pure or Pure-R

Renesola

| ReneSola modules with 35 and 40 mm frames AAxxxY-ZZ

Where “AA” can be SPM(SLP) or JC; “Y” can be blank, F, M or S; and “ZZ” can be blank, Ab, Ab-b, Abh, Abh-b, Abv, Abv-b, Bb, Bb-b, Bbh, Bbh-b, Bbv, Bbv-b, Db, Db-b, or 24/Bb

Renogy

| Renogy Modules with 35 and 40 mm frames RZZ-xxxY-AAA

Where “ZZ” can be NG or SP; “Y” can be D or P; and “AAA” can be 144, BB-108, BB-120 or BK-120

Risen

| Risen Modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames RSMyy-a-xxxZZ

Where “yy” can be 60, 72, 110, 120, 132 or 144; “a” can be 6, 7 or 8; and “ZZ” can be M, P or BMDG

Saatvik

| Saatvik Modules with 35 mm frames SGExxx-YYYZZZ

Where “YYY” can be 108 or 144; and “ZZZ” can be MHC, MBHC or MHCB

S-Energy

| S-Energy modules with 35 and 40 mm frames SABB-CCYYY-xxxZ

Where “A” can be C, D, L or N; “BB” can be blank, 20, 25, 40 or 45; “CC” can be blank, 60 or 72; “YYY” can be blank, BDE, MAE, MAI, MBE, MBI, MCE or MCI; and “Z” can be V, M-10, P-10 or P-15

SEG Solar

| SEG Solar with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames SEG-aYY-xxxZZ

Where “a” can be blank, 6 or B; “YY” can be blank, MA, MB, PA, or PB; and “ZZ” can be blank, BB, BG, BW, HV, WB, WW, BMB, BMA-HV, BMA-BG, BMA-TB, BMB-TB, BMB-HV, BMD-HV, BMB-BG

Seraphim USA

| Seraphim modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames SRP-xxx-YYY-ZZ

Where “xxx” is the module power rating; and “YYY” can be BMA, BMD, 6MA, 6MB, 6PA, 6PB, 6QA-XX-XX, and 6QB-XX-XX; ZZ is blank, BB, BG or HV

Sharp

| Sharp modules with 35 and 40 mm frames NUYYxxx

Where “YY” can be SA or SC

Shinsung E&G| Shinsung Modules with 35 mm frames

SSVxxx-144MH

Silfab

| Silfab Modules with 35 and 38 mm frames SYY-Z-xxxAb

Where “YY” can be IL, SA, LA, SG or LG; “Z” can be blank, M, P, or X; “A” can be blank, B, H, M, N; and “b”

can be A, C, C+, G, K, L, M, N, T, U or X

Sirius PV

| Sirius PV Modules with 35 mm frames

ELNSMzzM-HC-xxx

Where “zz” can be 54 or 72

Solar4America

| Solar4America modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames S4Axxx-YYzzAA

Where “YY” can be 72, 108 or 144; “zz” can be MH5 or MH10; and “AA” can be blank or BB, SW or STT

Solarever

| Solarever modules with 35 mm frames SE-zzz*yy-xxxM-aaa

Where “zzz” can be 166 or 182; “yy” can be 83 or 91; and “aaa” can be 108, 144 or 144N

Solaria

| Solaria modules with 35 and 40 mm frames PowerA-xxxY-ZZ

Where “A” can be X or XT, “Y” can be R or C; and “ZZ” can be blank, AC, BD, BX, BY, PD, PL, PM, PM-AC,

PX, PZ, WX or WZ

Solarcity (Tesla)

| Solarcity modules with 40 mm frames SCxxxYY

Where “YY” can be blank, B1 or B2

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SolarTech

| SolarTech modules with 40 mm frames AAA-xxxYY

Where “AAA” can be PERCB-B, PERCB-W, HJTB-B, HJTB-W or STU; “YY” can be blank, PERC or HJT

SolarWorld AG

| SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus, Protect, Bisun, XL, Bisun XL, may be followed by mono, poly, duo, black, bk, or clear; modules with 31 and 33 mm frames

SW-xxx

SolarWorld Americas

| SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus, Protect, Bisun, XL, Bisun XL, may be followed by mono, poly, duo, black, bk, or clear; modules with 33 mm frames

SWA-xxx

Sonali

| Sonali Modules with 35 and 40 mm frames SS-M-xxx

Where “M” can be blank or M

Star Solar

| Star Solar modules with 35 mm frames Star-xxxW-YYY-ZZZ

Where “YYY” can be M60H or M60HB; and “ZZZ” can be blank or M10

Stion| Stion Thin film modules with 35 mm frames

STO-xxx or STO-xxxA

SunEdison

| SunEdison Modules with 35 and 40 mm frames SE-YxxxZABCDE

Where “Y” can be B, F, H, P, R, or Z; “Z” can be 0 or 4; “A” can be B,C,D,E,H,I,J,K,L,M, or N ; “B” can be B or W; “C” can be A or C; “D” can be 3, 7, 8, or 9; and “E” can be 0, 1 or 2

Suniva

| Suniva modules with 35, 38 and 40 mm frames OPTxxx-AA-B-YYY-Z

MVXxxx-AA-B-YYY-Z

Where “AA” is either 60 or 72; “B” is either 4 or 5; “YYY” is either 100,101,700,1B0, or 1B1; and “Z” is blank

or B

Sunmac Solar

| Sunmac modules with 30 and 35 mm frames SMxxxMaaaZZ-YY

Where “aaa” can be 660, 754 or 772; “ZZ” can be NH or SH; and “YY” can be BB or TB

Sunpower

| Sunpower standard (G3 or G4) or InvisiMount (G5) 35 and 40 mm frames SPR-Zb- xxx-YY

Where “Z” can be A, E, M, P or X; “b” can be blank, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22; and “YY” can be blank, BLK, COM, C-AC, D-AC, E-AC, BLK-E-AC, G-AC, BLK-G-AC, H-AC, BLK-H-AC, BLK-C-AC, or BLK-D-AC

Sunspark

| Sunspark modules with 40 mm frames SYY-xxxZ-A

Where “YY” can be MX or ST; and “Z” can be M, MB, M3, M3B, P or W; and “A” can be 60 or 72

Suntech

| Suntech modules with 35 and 40 mm frames

STPxxxy-zz/aa

Where “y” is blank or S; and “zz” can be 20, 24, A60, A72U, B60 or B72; and “aa” can be Vd, Vem, Vfw, Vfh,

Vnh, Wdb, Wde, Wd, Wfhb or Wnhb

Talesun

| Talesun modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames TAByZZaa-xxx-b

Where “A” can be D or P; “B” can be 6 or 7; “y” can be blank, F, G, H, I or L; “ZZ” can be 54, 60, 66, 72 or 78; “aa” can be M, M(H), or P; and “b” can be blank, B, T, or (H)

Tesla

| Tesla modules with 40 mm frames TxxxY

Where “Y” can be H or S

Thornova

| Thornova Modules with 30 and 35 mm frames TS-YYZZ(xxx)-X

Where “YY” can be BB or BG; “ZZ” can be 54, 60 or 72; and “X” can be blank or X

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Trina

| Trina Modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames TSM-xxxYYZZ

Where “YY” can be DD05, DD06, DD14, DE14, DE15, DE15V, DEG15, DEG15VC, DE18M, DEG18MC, DE09, DE19, DEG19C.20, DE06X, PA05, PC05, PD05, PD06, PA14, PC14, PD14, PE14, PE15 or NE- G19RC ; and “ZZ” can be blank, .05, .05(II), .08, .08(II), .10, .18, .08D, .18D, 0.82, .002, .00S, 05S, 08S, .20,

.20(II), A, A.05, A.08, A.10, A.18, (II), A(II), A.05(II), A.08(II), A.082(II), A.10(II), A.18(II), C.05, C.07, C.05(II),

C.07(II), H, H(II), H.05(II), H.08(II), HC.20(II), HC.20(II), M, M(II), M.05(II), MC.20(II)

Universal

| Universal Solar modules with 35 mm frames UNI-xxx-yyyZZZ-aa

Where “yyy” can be 108, 120 or 144; “ZZZ” can be M, MH, BMH; and “aa” can be blank, BB or DG

URE

| URE modules with 35 mm frames DyZxxxaa

Where “D” can be D or F, “y” can be A, B, 6 or 7; “Z” can be K, L or M; and “aa” can be C8G, H3A, H4A, H8A, L4A, E7G-BB, E8G, E8G-BB, MFG-BB or M7G-BB

Vikram

| Vikram solar modules with 35 and 40 mm frames XVSyy.ZZ.AAA.bb

Where “X” can be blank, Paradea, Prexos or Somera; “yy” can be M, P, MBB, MDH, MDHT, MH, MS, MHBB, or PBB; “ZZ” can be 54, 60 or 72; “AAA” is the module power rating; and “bb” can be 03, 04 or 05

VSUN

| VSUN modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames VSUNxxx-YYz-aa

Where “YY” can be 60, 72, 108, 120, 132 or 144; “z” can be M, P, MH, PH, or BMH; and “aa” can be blank,

BB, BW, or DG

Waaree

| Waaree modules with 35 and 40 mm frames AAyy-xxx

Where “AA” canbe WS or Bi; and “yy” can be blank, M, MB, 55 or 66

Winaico

| Winaico modules with 35 and 40 mm frames Wsy-xxxZa

Where “y” can be either P or T; “Z” can be either M, P, or MX; and “a” can be blank or 6

Yingli

| Yingli modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames YLxxxZ-yy

Where “Z” can be D or P; “yy” can be blank, 29b, 30b, 34d, 35b, 36b, 37e 1/2, 37e 1500V 1/2, 40d, 49e 1/2 or 49e 1500V 1/2

Yotta

| Yotta modules with 30 and 35 mm frames YSM-Bxxx-ZZ-72-1

Where “ZZ” can be 06 or 10

Zeus| Zeus Solar Modules with 40 mm frames

ZxxxM-HB

ZN Shine

| ZN Shine modules with 30 and 35 mm frames

ZXMY-AAA-xxx/M

Where “Y” can be 6, 7 or 8; “AAA” can be 72, NH120, NH144, NHDB144, NHLDD144, SH108, SH144, SHDB144, SHLDD144 or TP120

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