PowerFilm SOLAR MP7.2-150F Electronic Component Solar Panel Handling Instructions
- June 2, 2024
- PowerFilm SOLAR
Table of Contents
PowerFilm SOLAR MP7.2-150F Electronic Component Solar Panel Handling
General Information
Testing: All panels are tested for rated power output under rated light
intensity before leaving our facility.
Lifetime: Under rated conditions, amorphous silicon PV has excellent
longevity. Weatherproofed panels are IP68 rated and constructed with 20-year
rated UV resistant materials. Lifetimes of 10+ years for outdoor installations
and 20+ years for indoor installations are expected.
Connection: Tinned foil tape on either side of the module creates
functional positive and negative connection points. Burn/scrape through the
protective laminate at any point on the foil tape to solder or make a
connection. Pre-exposed front or back contact options are available.
Encapsulation: Standard or high-performance laminates are applied via
roll process to provide excellent top and bottom side protection. Modules
without an edge seal are not protected from long-term exposure to condensing
moisture or water.
Staebler-Wronski Effect: Power output will fall approximately 10% over
the first 100h of sun exposure due to light-induced material changes. During
this time, the material structure will stabilize, and panels will have
excellent long-term power stability.
Handling and Assembly
DO NOT crease, kink, fold, cut, pinch or stretch panels within the active
PV area (any area between the positive and negative foil tape). This will
cause permanent damage of varying severity.
NOT COMPATIBLE with SMT solder reflow in an oven, which significantly
exceeds rated panel laminate temperature.
Static Discharge: Static discharge across leads or unsealed module edges
can cause damage and decrease performance. Indoor modules are more susceptible
than standard modules. ESD mitigation, including humidified work areas, anti-
static mats/surfaces, anti-static clothing, and anti-static blowers, are
recommended during handling and assembly.
Gloves: Wear gloves while handling to keep surfaces clean of oil,
residue, and fingerprints.
Cleaning: Isopropanol can be used to remove oil, residue, or fingerprints
from the panel surface. Wipe dry. Consult Power Film if more involved cleaning
is necessary.
Soldering: Leads or contacts can be soldered to any location along the
frontside of the positive and negative foil bus tape. Solder on a
heatdissipating surface at low iron temperature to reduce local laminate
distortion. Burn through the protective laminate and place solder dots before
soldering tinned leads. Soldering in the middle of the tape away from an edge
is recommended for best results.
Backside Contacts: Backside (or frontside) contacts can be exposed in
pre-defined locations with foil bus tape. Contact PowerFilm for custom
requirements.
Conductive Epoxy: Conductive epoxy with low curing temperature can be
used to make contact with exposed contacts. Source epoxy that meets the
mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements for your application.
Contact or visit powerfilmsolar.com for more details.
FPC Connector Tabs: Panels can be manufactured with exposed tabs that
insert into board-mounted FPC connectors. Contact or visit powerfilmsolar.com
for more details.
Plated Through Slots: Panels can be manufactured with exposed solder tabs
that can be inserted through a plated slot in a PCB and reflowed with
selective solder techniques. Contact or visit powerfilmsolar.com for more
details.
Customer Support
PowerFilm, Inc.
1287 XE Place
Ames, IA 50014 USA
www.powerfilmsolar.com
515-292-7606
Documents / Resources
|
PowerFilm SOLAR MP7.2-150F Electronic Component Solar Panel
Handling
[pdf] Instructions
MP7.2-150F, Electronic Component Solar Panel Handling, Component Solar Panel
Handling, Solar Panel Handling, MP7.2-150F, Solar Panel
---|---