Laminated Safety Glass with Embedded Photovoltaic Cells-Sunewat

(B IPV) -modulesContents 1. Application 22. Warnings 23. Product identification 24. Electrical installation 34.1. Grounding 34.2. Electrical installation 35. Physical installation 66. Maintenance 77. Disclaimer of liability 7BuIldIng Integrated PhotoVoltaIC sunewat l (BIPV)-modulesInstAllAtIon MAnuAl      InstallatIon manual 1(BIPV)-modules June 2011(B IPV) -modules InstallatIon manual 1. application this manual is only applicable for the sunEwat l BIPV-modules commercialized by AGC.the sunEwat l BIPV-modules are designed for building integration. the modules are designed for grid connection.the modules are qualified for application class A: Hazardous voltage (IEC 61730: higher than 50V DC; En 61730: higher than 240W) where general contact access is anticipated (modules qualified for safety through En IEC 61730-1 and -2 within this application class are considered to meet the requirements for safety Class II).Please read and understand this guide prior to the installation. If you have any questions, please contact our sales department. Please conform to all the safety precautions in the guide when installing the sunEwat l BIPV-modules. local codes should also be followed during installation. Before installing a solar photovoltaic system, the installer should be familiar with the mechanical and electrical requirements for such a system.2. warnings • Systems should be installed by qualified personnel only. The installers should understand the risk of all injury that might occur during installation, including, without limitation, the risk of electric shock and falling.• PV-modules produce direct current when exposed to light. Even if they are not connected to the grid a high voltage can be present on the module terminals when modules are connected in series.• Contact with active electrical parts can cause sparks, fire or electrical shock.• Use appropriate working clothes and insulated gloves.• Connectors have to be dry and clean, do not install under inappropriate weather conditions.• Never connect or disconnect connectors under load. • Do not stand or step on the modules.• Do not bend the modules.• Do not lift the modules with the cabling or the connection box.• Do not use damaged modules.• Do not put the modules resting on the straddle edge connectors.• Do not disassemble the BIPV-module and do not remove any attached components.• Do not apply paint or adhesive to the active (blue) side of the BIPV-module.• Use only insulated tools that are approved for working on electrical installations.• When installing the system abide with all local, regional and national statutory regulations.• Artificially concentrated sunlight shall not be directed on the module or panel.3. Product identification Every delivery must contain:• The SunEwat L BIPV-modules themselves• The male cable connectors (+ and -) to assemble on the cables• A list with the serial numbers of all the SunEwat L BIPV-modules• The technical datasheet of the SunEwat L BIPV-modules (rated power, rated voltage, rated current, short circuit current, open circuit voltage, all measured under standard test conditions, max. system voltage)Every BIPV-module has a unique serial number which can be found on the label on each module.AGC can provide customers with fitted cables for ease of installation and with DC/AC-converters for realization of a grid-connected total system, if required.2(BIPV)-modules June 2011(B IPV) -modules InstallatIon manual 4. electrical installation 4.1. Grounding- As there is no metallic frame around the modules they do not have to be grounded.- When there is a metallic support structure the structure has to be grounded. 4.2. Electrical installation - Follow the requirements of applicable local and national electrical codes. - the electrical specifications of the modules are on the datasheet accompanying the delivery of the modules. - only modules with the same current (Isc and Impp) should be connected in series. - For strings connected in parallel take proper measures to block reverse current flow. - never connect or disconnect connectors under load. - Connect together only the number of modules that is suitable for the connecting device (inverter, load balancer) - Maximum open circuit voltage of the system must never be higher than the maximum system voltage of the BIPV modules (1000 Volt). Take in account the voltage of the panels with the temperature coefficients as on the datasheet. - Under normal conditions, a photovoltaic module is likely to experience conditions that produce more current and/or voltage than reported at standard test conditions. Accordingly, the values of Isc and Voc marked on the datasheet should be multiplied by a factor 1.25 when determining component voltage ratings, conductor current ratings, fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the PV output. - the limiting reverse current load for the modules is 15A. - Make sure the polarity of interconnections is correct. - Avoid every risk of electrical shock. - Cables should be as short as possible to reduce voltage drop and lower system performance. - Wiring has to be supported or fixed. - Avoid loop of electrical cables to decrease the risk of indirect lightning strike. - Regularly check the open circuit voltage Voc during installation of the SunEwat L BIPV-modules to verify the connections. - Before connecting the total BIPV system, check the open circuit voltage Voc. Don’t touch the electrical contacts - After starting up the total PV system, check all the electrical values. If these values are deviating from the expected values the connections have to be verified. - All BIPV modules are supplied with factory installed bypass diodes to minimize heating and array current losses in case of (partial) shading. - Do not expose the modules to concentrated sunlight.4.2.1.1. Straddle Edge Connectors4.2.1.2. Mounting of straddle edge connectors4.2.1.3. Junction BoxThe junction box is assembled and mounted on the photovoltaic panel by the panel producer. It is not allowed for other parties than the panel producer to assemble, disassemble, mount or dismount the junction box.3(BIPV)-modules June 2011(B IPV) -modules InstallatIon manual 4. electrical installation 4.2.1.4. Cable connectorattentIon: do not disconnect under loadto protect against shock, ensure that conductors and their associated connectors are separated from opposite polarity components.A) CABlE ConnECtors AssEMBlEWhen assembling the connectors, the following sequence must be followed: 4(BIPV)-modules June 2011  figure 1a. stripping the Wireb. Insert the stripped wire into the wire crimp barrel until it stops. While holding the wire in place, squeeze applicator tool handles together until ratchet releases. For further information, please refer to tyco application specification 114-74013. Please have a look at the right position of the contacts in the applicator (especially with the hand applicator tool). For easier handling use the locator. c. Place Pinch Housing, sealer onto wired. Push contact with cable into the Socket housing until you hear the contact is locked into position.e. Position the Sealer just on the end of socket, then push Pinch HSG onto Socket HSG    figure 2figure 3figure 4figure 5    (B IPV) -modules InstallatIon manual B) ConnECtor lAtCHWhen mating the Socket connectors, ensure the following;Connectors labeled with a + or – are keyed and can only be mated to similarly marked side onEdge Housing connector.C) ConnECtInG oF tHE CABlE ConnECtor Into tHE JunCtIon BoxOnly connect the Cable Connectors into de Junction Boxes of the SunEwat L BIPV-modules when the SunEwat l BIPV-modules are positioned in the appropriate mounting structure.The cable connectors and the junction boxes are marked with + and – signs.The + cable connector must be connected in the + side of the junction box and the – cable connector must be connected in the – side of the junction box.the connections which are available for cable connection are open to connect. the other connections are blocked with plugs.The connector must fit in the junction box very smoothly and at the end you hear a “click”-sound.D) DIsConnECtInGCautIon: do not disconnect the connector under loadunmating of the Cable Connector:E) ContACtor ExtrACtIonBefore extracting the contactors, it’s need to remove the Pinch Hsg from Socket Hsg with screw driver first.Remove Pinch Hsg with minus screw driver, which will lift Pinch Hsg lock area up, then pull Pinch Hsg off.5(BIPV)-modules June 2011figure 6figure 7figure 8    a. To unlock use the screwdriver, push it in the gap and lift it up.b. Pull out the connectors  (B IPV) -modules InstallatIon manual CautIon: Be careful with applying force, which may induce to damage to Pinch hsg.An extraction tool (PN 0-1102855-3) is needed to disassemble the connector components. This tool isused to unlock the contact retention features, after which the contact can be removed and re-used ifnecessary.4.2.2. Accessory1. END SOCkET (FIGURE 8)The End Socket is used to seal the Edge Junction Box, when it’s not applied with a Cable Connector.The End Sockets are assembled by the producer of the SunEwat L BIPV-modules. It is not allowed to dismount the End Sockets2. APPlICAtIon toolsthe following tools are available for the contact crimping (please specify wire gauge required):- Hand Application Tool, integral Locator and Die (PN 0-1579004-8 (metric)) or PN 0-1579004-9 (AWG)), use ‘HVT’ position on locator3. ExtrACtIon tool An extraction tool (PN 0-1102855-3) is needed to disassemble the connector components. This tool isused to unlock the contact retention features, after which the contact can be removed and re-used ifnecessary.5. Physical installation - the sunEwat l BIPV-modules have to be installed with the active (blue) side towards the sun.- The installer need to make an installation scheme with the locations of the SunEwat L BIPV-modules indicated by means of the serial numbers.- see also AGC Glazing instructions for traditional setting.6(BIPV)-modules June 2011figure 8  (B IPV) -modules InstallatIon manual 7(BIPV)-modules June 20116. maintenance • Regularly check the modules- Visual check- Firm mounting- Electrical contacts- output follow up- Change of surroundings (e.g. sources of shadow)7. disclaimer of liability This installation manual contains expedient tips on installing the solar modules from AGC nv. In addition to this information, the installing company must observe the applicable regulations and rules of engineering. the tips on dimensioning contained in this manual are only indications based on our practical experience, but which can only be validated in individual cases by a statics examination. AGC assumes no liability for the dimensioning tips contained in commercial quotations, as not all the technical boundary conditions can generally be analyzed during the submission of quotations. the installation company is responsible for the mechanical durability of the elements used for connection to the building shell, in particular for their leak-tightness. The components from AGC nv are designed to withstand the anticipated loads of normal operation and in accordance with the state-of-the-art. AGC assumes no liability in the event of improper handling of the installed parts.AGC reserves the right to change the manual, the PV product, the specifications or product information sheets without prior notice. note: all the other unindicted information need to be verified with the supplier.