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IEC61215

Test Report issued under the responsibility of:

TEST REPORT
IEC 61215
PV Module Safety Qualification
Requirements for testing

Report Reference No. .................... : ULI-NABL(ELT)-MNRE-0053/2011
Date of issue .................................... : 2011-11-18
Total number of pages ...................... 37

IEC Testing Laboratory ................. : UL India Pvt. Ltd.
Address ............................................ : Whitefield, Bangalore, India
Applicants name ........................... :
SURANA VENTURES LTD
Address ............................................ :
5TH FL , SURYA TOWERS , SP RD
SECUNDERABAD , AP 500003, INDIA

Test specification:
Standard .......................................... : IEC 61215
Test procedure ................................. : N/A
Non-standard test method..: N/A

Test item description ..................... : Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules (Multi-
crystalline)

Trade Mark ....................................... :

Manufacturer .................................... :
SURANA VENTURES LTD
Address ............................................ :
5TH FL , SURYA TOWERS , SP RD
SECUNDERABAD , AP 500003, INDIA
Model/Type reference ...................... : Model SVL 0230P.
Ratings ............................................. :
For the electrical rating for all models see Product Electrical Rating
table
Manufacturer declared that all the modules from 5W to 230W; they are using the same bill of material,
except the junction box. Junction box also will be complying as per the requirements.

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Testing procedure and testing location:
Test Laboratory:
Testing location/ address ....................... : UL India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

Tested by (name + signature) ..... : Lakshmikanth Lakshmikanth
Approved by (+ signature) ........... : Dhevanthen.M.J

Copy of marking plate

Summary of testing:
Tests performed (name of test and test clause):
All tests required are listed in table 1 of IEC
61215.
Model SVL 0230P was used for test purposes and
is considered representative of the all the models in
the series with same components. The modules
differ in output voltage, power and rating.
Testing location:
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
Whitefield, Bangalore, India
10.1 Visual Inspection
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
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10.2 Maximum Power Determination
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.3 Insulation Test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.4 Measurement of Temperature Coefficients. UL San Jose, US
10.5 Measurement of NOCT UL San Jose, US
10.6 Performance at STC and NOCT UL San Jose, US
10.7 Performance at low irradiance. UL San Jose, US
10.8 Outdoor exposure test UL San Jose, US
10.9 Hot-spot endurance test UL San Jose, US
10.10 UV preconditioning
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.11 Thermal cycling test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.12 Humidity freeze test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.13 Damp heat test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.14 Robustness of termination test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.15 Wet leakage current test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.16 Mechanical load test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.17 Hail test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
10.18 Bypass diode thermal test
UL India Pvt. Ltd.
Summary of compliance with National Differences: N/A
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Test item particulars:
Accessories and detachable parts included in the
evaluation :
Grounding hardware Tyco Electronics
1954381-1 with additional hex nut. M5-12
Torque 1.7Nm
Mounting system used : Bolt, Washer, Nut, Washer size M6
Other options included : N/A
:
Possible test case verdicts:
- Test case does not apply to the test object : N/A
- Test object does meet the requirement : P (Pass)
- Test object does not meet the requirement : F (Fail)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Test item particulars:
Abbreviations used in the report:
HF Humidity Freeze TC Temperature Cycling
DH Damp Heat Vmp Maximum power voltage
Imp Maximum power current Voc Open circuit voltage
Isc - Short circuit current FF Fill Factor
Pmp Maximum power Current temperature coefficient
NOCT Nominal Operating Cell Temperature Voltage temperature coefficient
STC Standard Test Conditions power temperature coefficient
Possible test case verdicts:
- test case does not apply to the test object ......................... :

N/A
- test object does meet the requirement ................................ : Pass (P)
- test object does not meet the requirement .......................... : Fail (F)
General remarks:

The test results presented in this report relate only to the object tested.
This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the Issuing testing
laboratory.
"(see Enclosure #)" refers to additional information appended to the report.
"(see appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report.

Throughout this report a comma (point) is used as the decimal separator.

General product information:
Product Electrical Ratings:

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Module type Crystalline Solar Photo Voltaic SVL 0230P
Model
Open
Circuit
Voltage at
STC, (V
dc)
Rated
Voltage
at STC,
(V dc)
Maximum
System
Voltage, (V
dc)
Rated
Current at
STC, (A
DC)
Short
Circuit
Current
at STC,
(A dc)
Rated
Maximu
m Power
at STC,
(Watts)
Maxim
um
Series
Fuse,
(A)
SVL 0005P 21.8 17.4 500 0.29 0.31 5 10
SVL 0010P 21.8 17.4 500 0.57 0.61 10 10
SVL 0020P 21.8 17.4 500 1.15 1.22 20 10
SVL 0030P 21.8 17.4 500 1.72 1.83 30 10
SVL 0040P 21.8 17.4 500 2.30 2.45 40 10
SVL 0050P 21.8 17.4 500 2.87 3.06 50 10
SVL 0060P 21.8 17.4 500 3.45 3.67 60 10
SVL 0070P 21.8 17.4 500 4.02 4.28 70 10
SVL 0080P 21.8 17.4 500 4.60 4.89 80 10
SVL 0090P 21.8 17.4 500 5.17 5.50 90 10
SVL 0100P 21.8 17.4 600 5.7 6.11 100 10
SVL 0105P 21.8 17.4 600 6.0 6.4 105 10
SVL 0110P 21.8 17.4 600 6.3 6.7 110 10
SVL 0115P 21.8 17.4 600 6.6 7.0 115 10
SVL 0120P 21.8 17.4 600 6.9 7.3 120 10
SVL 0125P 21.8 17.4 600 7.2 7.6 125 10
SVL 0130P 21.8 17.4 600 7.5 8.0 130 10
SVL 0135P 21.8 17.4 600 7.7 8.3 135 10
SVL 0140P 21.8 17.4 600 8.0 8.5 140 10
SVL 0150P 28.8 23 600 6.5 7.0 150 10
SVL 0155P 28.8 23 600 6.7 7.2 155 10
SVL 0160P 28.8 23 600 6.9 7.5 160 10
SVL 0165P 28.8 23 600 7.2 7.7 165 10
SVL 0170P 28.8 23 600 7.3 7.9 170 10
SVL 0175P 32.4 26.0 600 6.7 7.3 175 15
SVL 0180P 32.4 26.0 600 6.9 7.5 180 15
SVL 0185P 32.4 26.0 600 7.1 7.7 185 15
SVL 0190P 32.4 26.0 600 7.3 7.9 190 15
SVL 0195P 32.4 26.0 600 7.5 8.1 195 15
SVL 0200P 32.4 26.0 600 7.7 8.3 200 15
SVL 0210P 36 29.0 600 7.2 7.8 210 15
SVL 0215P 36 29.0 600 7.4 8.0 215 15
SVL 0220P 36 29.0 600 7.6 8.3 220 15
SVL 0225P 36 29.0 600 7.8 8.4 225 15
SVL 0230P 36 29.0 600 7.9 8.5 230 15

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Description of module construction:

Sample ............................................ : Random sampling from production
Module
Front Cover ..................................... : low Iron textured glass
Rear Cover ...................................... : Dymat PYE
Encapsulation material.................... : FC280P
Frame .............................................. : extruded aluminum, anodized
Dimensions (l x w x h) [mm] ............ : PV 804
Module area [m] ............................. : 1.65 m
Minimum distance between current-
carrying parts and module edge
[mm]
22.5 mm
Cell
Cell (include type) ............................ : SVL-P156B2-1650
Cells (l x w) [mm] ............................. : 156 x 156
Cell thickness [m] .......................... : 190
Cell area [cm] ................................. : 243.36
Number of cells ................................ : 60
Components and other
Cells per bypass diode .................... : 20
Type of bypass diode ...................... : Type 15SQ040D
No. of bypass diodes ...................... : 3
Cell- and string connectors .............. : Solder plated copper ribbons
Junction box .................................... : Type PV100109, Manufactured by Amphenol Industrial Operations,
Rated 1000 V dc, 20 A max certified by TUV
Cable ............................................... : Photovoltaic wire, Manufactured by Suzhou Baohing Electric Wire &
Cable Co Ltd, Rated Sunlight resistant, 90C wet or dry, 1000 V
certified by TUV.
Connectors ...................................... : type Helios H4, Manufactured by Amphenol Industrial Operations,
Rated 1000 V dc, 35 A max, with 12 AWG cable certified by TUV.
Adhesives (frame) ........................... : PV 804

Adhesives (junction box) ................. :
PV 804

Potting material (junction box) ......... :
N/A
Others .............................................. :
The 1000V rating certificate from TUV for junction box, cable and
connector are provided by the client.
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Testing procedure
New module type
Modifications (if yes, please choose the applicable modification according to the Retesting
Guideline)
Change in cell technology
Modification to encapsulation system
Modification to superstrate
Increase in module size
Modification to backsheet/ substrate
Modification to frame and/ or mounting structure
Modification to junction box/ electrical termination
Change in cell interconnect materials or technique
Change in electrical circuit of an identical package
Higher or lower power output (by 10%) in the identical package including size and using the
identical cell process
Qualification of a frameless module after the design has received certification as a framed
module
Change in bypass diode or number of diodes

Module group assignment:
Sample # Sample Group ID Sample S/N
1 A
1154600
2 B
1175608
3 C1
1175601
4 C2
1175602
7 D1
1154764
8 D2
1154768
5 E1
1154771
6 E2
1154772

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10 TEST PROCEDURES (if it is not a full test, strikethrough non-performed test)
Note: Deviations from test sequence are possible but must be documented.

8 Modules Initial

Preconditioning

10.1
Visual Inspection

10.2
Maximum Power
determination

10.3
Insulation test

10.15
Wet leakage current
test

A B C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2
10.4 Measurement of
temperature coefficients
, and
10.10
UV-test
10.11
Thermal cycling test 200
cycles -40c to + 85C
10.13
Damp heat test 1000h
85C 85% RH

10.5
NOCT
10.11
Thermal cycling test
50 cycles -40c to +
85C
10.16
Mechanical
load test
10.17
Hail test

10.6
Performance at NOCT
10.12
Humidity-freeze test
10 cycles
-40C to +85C

C 1
10.7 Performance at low
irradiance
10.14
Robustness of
terminations test

10.8 Outdoor exposure
60kWh/m

10.18 Bypass-diode test

10.9
Hot-spot endurance test

10.15
Wet leakage current
test
Final

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IEC 61215 Ed.2 Design qualification and type approval
Clause Requirement + Test Result - Remark Verdict

IEC61215

4 MARKING P
Name, monogram or symbol of manufacturer ...... : Surana Venture Limited P
Type or model number ........................................... :
SVL Surana Venture
Limited
XXXX Maximum output
power
P - Polycrystalline
P
Serial number ......................................................... :
Example XXMMYYZZZZ, the
first two digits ie, 06 stands
for month, second two digits
ie, 11 stands for year and rest
of the numbers
ie, 001001, are indicating a
unique serial no. of the panel
P
Polarity of terminals or leads ................................. : Positive and Negative P
Maximum system voltage ...................................... : 1000 P
The date and place of manufacture ....................... : See serial no. P

Initial examination All modules
10 Preconditioning ..................................................... : P
10.1 Visual inspection ................................................... : See table 10.1 Int
P
10.2 Maximum power determination ............................. : See table 10.2 Int
P
10.3 Insulation test ........................................................ : See table 10.3 Int
P
10.15 Wet leakage current test See table 10.15 Int
P

Group A Control Module Sample Group ID A

Group B 1 Module Sample Group ID B
10.4 Measurement of temperature coefficients See table 10.4 B
P
10.5 Measurement of Nominal Operating Cell
Temperature [NOCT, C] ...................................... :
See table 10.5 B
P
10.6 Performance at STC and NOCT ........................... : See table 10.6 B
P
10.7 Performance at low irradiance .............................. : See table 10.7 B
P
10.8 Outdoor exposure test See table 10.8 B
P
10.18 Bypass diode thermal test See table 10.18 B
P
Maximum allowed junction temperature ............... : --
P
Measured junction temperature ............................ : --
P
10.9 Hot spot endurance test ........................................ : See table 10.9 B
P

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Group C 2 Modules Sample Group ID C1, C2
P
10.10 UV test ...................................................................: kWh/m
P
Final measurements See table 10.10 C
P
10.11 Thermal cycling test (50 cycles) ............................:
P
Final measurements See appended table 10.11 C
P
10.12 Humidity freeze (10 cycles) ...................................:
P
Final measurements See table 10.12 C
P

Group C1 1 Module Sample Group ID C1
P
10.14 Robustness of terminations test ........................... :
P
Final measurements See table 10.14 C1
P

Group D 2 Modules Sample Group ID D1, D2
P
10.11 Thermal cycling test (200 cycles) ......................... :
P
Final measurements See table 10.11 D
P

Group E 2 Modules Sample Group ID E1, E2
P
10.13 Damp heat test ..................................................... :
P
Final measurements See table 10.13 E
P

Group E1 1 Module Sample Group ID E1
P
10.16 Mechanical load test ............................................. : 2400Pa
P
10.16.4 -No open-circuits or ground faults detected No open circuit
P
Final measurements See table 10.16 E1
P

Group E2 1 Module Sample Group ID E2
P
10.17 Hail test
P
Number of points impacted ................................... : 11
P
Final measurements See table 10.17 E2
P

Final measurement All modules
P
10.15 Wet leakage current test See table 10.15 F
P

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10.1 Initial TABLE: Visual inspection (Initial) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ........................ : 08/13/2011
Sample # Nature and position of initial findings comments or attach photos
1
No Visible Defect Pass P
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Supplementary information: --

10.2 Initial TABLE: Maximum power determination (initial) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ........................ :
08/13/2011

Module temperature [C] .......................... :
25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) ...................................... :
1000

Sample # Voc [V] Vmp [V] Isc [A] Imp [A] Pmp [W] FF [%]
1 37.465 29.966 8.463 7.936 237.813 75.0
2 37.353 29.643 8.572 8.000 237.133 74.1
3 37.214 29.946 8.506 8.011 239.880 75.8
4 37.267 29.912 8.532 7.960 238.095 74.9
5 36.959 29.305 8.500 7.903 231.606 73.7
6 37.151 29.172 8.485 7.876 229.759 72.9
7 37.035 28.829 8.500 7.905 227.902 72.4
8 37.240 29.801 8.461 7.892 235.179 74.6

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10.3 Initial Table: Insulation test (initial) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ........................ : 08/13/2011
Test Voltage applied [V] .......................... : 3000 (for 1 min) 1000V for 2 min
Sample # Measured Required Dielectric breakdown Result
M M No
1 >24.24 24.24 NO PASS
2
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
3
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
4
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
5
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
6
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
7
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
8
>24.24 24.24
NO PASS
Supplementary information: Size of module [m]: 1.65

10.15 Initial TABLE: Wet leakage current test (Initial) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ................................. :
08/13/2011

Test Voltage applied [V] ................................... :
1000

Solution resistivity [ cm) ...................................... : < 3,500 cm at 22 3C 2450 P
Surface tension [Nm
-2
) ......................................... : < 0.03 Nm
-2
at 22 3C 0.029 P
Solution temperature [C] .................................... : 23.5 --
Sample # Measured [M] Limit [M] Result
1 118 24.24 PASS
2 121
24.24
PASS
3 127
24.24
PASS
4 134
24.24
PASS
5 109
24.24
PASS
6 98.5
24.24
PASS
7 112
24.24
PASS
8 104
24.24
PASS
Supplementary information: Size of module [m] 1.65

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10.4 B TABLE: Measurement of temperature coefficients P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ................................... : 09/30/2011
Ambient air temperature [C] high/low .................. : 25
Irradiance [W/m
2
]high/low ...................................... : 1000
Module temperature [C] high/low ........................ : 68.3
Sample # Parameter
Calculated Value

2 [%/C) .................. :
0.0430

2 [%/C) .................. :
-0.3936

2 [%/C) ................... :
-0.5505


10.5 B TABLE: Measurement of Nominal Operating Cell Temperature [NOCT, C) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ................... : 09/12/11 09/13/11 09/16/11
Wind velocity [m/s]high/low ................ : 1.74/0.26 1.74/0.28 1.74/0.28 --
Ambient temperature [C] high/low ...... : 25.2/18.5 26.8/17.4 25.5/16.5 --
Irradiance [W/m
2
]high/low ..................... : 941.46/522.79 954.79/582.32 991.82/518.67 --
Module temperature [C] high/low........ : 55.9/36.05 57.1/38 56.65/33 --
Wind velocity [m/s](average) .............. : 0.903 0.822 0.945 --
Ambient temperature [C] (average) .... : 22.77 22.809 21.4 --
NOCT correction factor [C] ................ : Nil Nil Nil
Calculated NOCT [C] ......................... : 47.03 47.75 45.96 P
Sample # Average NOCT [C]
2 46.68 P
Supplementary information: Attach correction procedure and origin of module I-V correction parameters

10.6 B TABLE: Performance at STC and NOCT P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] .......................................... : 10/06/2011
Wind velocity [m/s]high/low ........................................ : N/A
Test method ..................................................................: indoor --
Ambient air temperature [C] high/low .........................: 25 --
Irradiance [W/m
2
]high/low .............................................: 1000/800 --
Module temperature [C] high/low................................: 46.2/25 --
Condition Voc [V] Vmp [V] Isc [A] Imp [A] Pmp [W] FF [%]
STC 37.37 29.51 8.47 7.88 232.5 73
NOCT 34.11 26.42 6.83 6.29 166.29 71

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10.7 B TABLE: Performance at low irradiance P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] .......................................... : 10/06/2011
Ambient air temperature [C] ........................................ : 25 --
Irradiance [W/m
2
](200 W/m
2
) ........................................ : 200 --
Module temperature [C] .............................................. : 25 --
Test method .................................................................. : Directly measured --
Data corrected to a 25C cell temperature and 200 W/m
2
irradiance
2 34.92 28.87 1.72 1.59 46 76

10.8 B TABLE: Outdoor exposure test P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] start/end ............. : 10/07/2011/10/18/2011
Total irradiation dosage [kWh/m
2
] .............. : 60 P
(10.1 Visual inspection after outdoor exposure test) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ............................ : 10/18/2011
2 No Visual Defect Pass P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after outdoor exposure test) P
Module temperature [C] ............................... : 25
Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... : 1000
2 37.37 29.19 8.44 7.86 229.32 73
Pmp degradation after this test [%] 5% ..... : 3.29 --
(10.3 Insulation test after outdoor exposure test) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ....................... : 10/18/2011
M M No
2
104.5 24.24 No P

10.18 B
TABLE: Bypass diode thermal test P

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Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] start/end ............. : 10/19/2011
Number of diodes in junction box ................. : 1 --
Diode manufacturer....................................... : HY Electronics Corporation --
Diode type designation ................................. : 15SQ040 --
Max. permissible junction temperature Tj
max
[C]
(according to diode datasheet) ..................... :
200 --
Diode 1 Diode 2 Diode 3 Result
Current flow applied [A] .............................. : 8.5 NA NA NA
Max. diode surface temperature [C] a or b : 104.10 NA NA NA
Voltage drop [V] .......................................... : 0.266 NA NA NA
Power dissipation [W] ................................. : 2.261 NA NA NA
Thermal resistance junction to leads (RTHJL)
[K/W] (according to datasheet) :
1.8 NA NA NA
Calculated max. junction temperature Tj
calc
[C]

a or b ........................................................... :
108 / 116 NA NA NA
Tj
calc
< Tj
max
(test passed)? yes/no .............. : Yes NA NA NA
Current flow (1.25 * Isc) [A] ......................... : 10.625 NA NA NA
Max. diode surface temperature [C] a or b : 110.4 NA NA NA
Remarks: (
a
measured at diode case,
b
measured at diode leads) --
(10.1 Visual inspection after bypass diode thermal test) P
2 No Visible Damage Pass P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after bypass diode thermal test) P
Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... : 1000
2 37.3 29.29 8.39 7.89 231 74
Pmp degradation after this test [%] 5% ......................... : 2.59 P
(10.3 Insulation test after bypass diode thermal test) P
M M No
2
173 24.24 No P
Supplementary information: Size of Module (m): 1.65

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10.9 B TABLE: Hot-spot endurance test P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] start/end ............. : 2011/10/2011
Cell interconnection circuit .............................. :
S

Module temperature at thermal equilibrium [C] ........ :
52.2

Determination of worst case cell
Maximum measured cell temperature in 5 Hours [C] : 50.7
Shading rate [%] ............................................... : 100
(10.1 Visual inspection after hot-spot endurance test) P
2 No Visible Defect Pass P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after hot-spot endurance test) P
Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... : 1000
2 37.23 29.31 8.41 7.79 228.29 73
Pmp degradation after this test [%] 5% ......................... : 3.73 --
(10.3 Insulation test after hot-spot endurance test) P
M M No
2
145.3 24.24 No P
Supplementary information: Size of Module (m): 1.65

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10.10 C TABLE: UV preconditioning test P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] start/end ............. :
10/09/2011/10/10/2011

Module temperature [C] ............................... :
60 C 5 C
--
Irradiation 280 - 400 nm [kWh/ m] ................ :
15.022
--
Irradiation 280 - 320 nm [kWh/ m] ................ :
14.112
--
Sample # Open circuits (yes/no)
3 NO P
4 NO P
(10.1 Visual inspection after UV preconditioning test) P
3 No Visible Defects Pass P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after UV preconditioning test) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ............................ :
10/10/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

3 37.228 30.128 8.430 7.943 239.313 76.3
4 37.311 29.971 8.413 7.907 236.980 75.5
Pmp degradation after this test [%] 5% ......................... :
0.23 0.47
--
(10.3 Insulation test after UV preconditioning test) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ....................... :
10/10/2011

Test Voltage applied [V] .......................... :
3000 (for 1 min) 1000V for 2 min

M M No
3 >24.24 24.24 No Pass
4 >24.24 24.24 NO Pass
Supplementary information: Size of module (m): 1.65

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10.11 C TABLE: Thermal cycling 50 test P
10/10/2011/10/19/2011

Total cycles (50) ........................................... :
50

3 No P
4 No P
(10.1 Visual inspection after thermal cycling 50 test) P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after thermal cycling 50 test) P
10/19/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

3 37.095 29.530 8.538 8.071 238.348 75.3
4 37.114 29.445 8.535 8.002 235.606 74.4
0.64 1.05
--
(10.3 Insulation test after thermal cycling 50 test) P
10/19/2011


M M No
3 >24.24 24.24 NO Pass
4 >24.24 24.24 NO Pass

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10.12 C TABLE: Humidity freeze 10 test P
10/24/2011/11/05/2011

Total cycles (10) ........................................... :
10

3 NO --
4 NO --
(10.1 Visual inspection after humidity freeze 10 test) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ............................ : 10/24/201111/05/2011
3 No Visual Defect Pass
P
4 No Visual Defect Pass
P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after humidity freeze 10 test) P
11/05/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

3 37.722 29.851 8.509 7.953 237.407 74.0
4 37.778 29.718 8.504 7.879 234.152 72.9
1.03 1.65
--
(10.3 Insulation test after humidity freeze 10 test) P
11/05/2011


M M No
3 102 24.24 NO PASS
4 101 24.24 NO PASS

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10.14 C1 TABLE: Robustness of terminations test P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] start/end .. :
11/05/2011

Types of terminations
[X] Type C: connector

Applied force in all directions [N] ....... : 0.5

3 No --
(10.1 Visual inspection after robustness of terminations test) P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after robustness of terminations test)
11/05/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

3 37.680 29.891 8.511 7.922 236.806 73.8
(10.3 Insulation test after robustness of terminations test) P
11/05/2011


M M No
3 2357 24.24 NO
PASS

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10.11 D TABLE: Thermal cycling 200 test P
Total cycles (200) ......................................... :
200

Applied current [A] ........................................ :
8.1
--
7 No P
8 No P
Limiting voltage [V]
(10.1 Visual inspection after thermal cycling 200 test) P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after thermal cycling 200 test) P
19/09/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

7 37.284 29.567 8.565 7.817 231.142 72.4
8 37.302 29.007 8.530 7.910 229.192 72.0
0.2% 0.246%
--
(10.3 Insulation test after thermal cycling 200 test)
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ....................... : 08/13/2011 P
Test Voltage applied [V] ........................... : 3000 (for 1 min) 1000V for 2 min
M M No
7 >24.24 24.24 NO PASS
8 >24.24 24.24 NO PASS

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10.13 E TABLE: Damp heat 1000 test P
Total hours (1000) ........................................ : 1000
5 No P
6 No P
(10.1 Visual inspection after damp heat 1000 test) P
(10.3 Insulation test after damp heat 1000 test) P
09/26/2011


M M No
5 >24.24 24.24 NO PASS
6 >24.24 24.24 NO PASS
(10.15 Wet leakage current test after damp heat 1000 test)
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ...............................:
09/26/2011
P
Test Voltage applied [V] ................................ :
1000
--
Solution resistivity [ cm) ...............................: < 3,500 cm at 22 3C 3215 P
Surface tension [Nm
-2
) .................................. : < 0.03 Nm
-2
at 22 3C 0.029 P
Solution temperature [C] ............................. : 23.5 --
5 127 24.24 PASS
6 121 24.24 PASS
(10.2 Maximum power determination after damp heat 1000 test) P
09/28/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

5 37.070 28.757 8.566 7.852 225.813 71.1
6 37.056 29.218 8.565 7.970 232.879 73.4
0.92 0.98
--

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10.16 E1 TABLE: Mechanical load test P
Sample # ....................................................... : 5
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] .............................. : 09/28/2011
Mounting method ........................................... : As per Installation Manual --
Load applied to .............................................. : Front side Back side
Mechanical load [Pa] ..................................... : 2400 2400
First cycle time (start/end) ............................ : 09:00AM/10:00AM --
Intermittent open-circuit (yes/no) ................... : NO -- --
Second cycle time (start/end) ....................... : -- 12:00PM/01:00PM
Intermittent open-circuit (yes/no) ................... : -- NO --
Third cycle time (start/end) ........................... : 1:30PM/2:00PM --
Intermittent open-circuit (yes/no) ................... : No -- --
Supplementary information: Such as Maximum bending at module center: --
(10.1 Visual inspection after mechanical load test) P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after mechanical load test) P
09/28/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

5 37.280 28.372 8.759 7.940 225.266 69.0
(10.3 Insulation test after mechanical load test) P
09/28/2011


M M No
5 156 24.24 NO
PASS

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10.17 E2 TABLE: Hail impact test P
Ice ball size [mm] ........................................... :
24.9

Ice ball weight [g] ..........................................
:
7.51

Ice ball velocity [m/s] .....................................
:
23.46

Number of impact locations ........................... : 11 P
6 NO P
Supplementary information: (impact location descriptions) --
(10.1 Visual inspection after hail impact test)
6 No Visible Defect Pass P
(10.2 Maximum power determination after hail impact test) P
10/13/2011

25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) .......................................... :
1000

6 37.213 29.284 8.523 7.921 231.949 73.1
(10.3 Insulation test after hail impact test) P
10/13/2011


M M No
6 118 24.24 NO
Pass

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10.2 F TABLE: Maximum power determination (final) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ........................ :
10/13/2011, 09/19/2011

Module temperature [C] .......................... :
25

Irradiance [W/m
2
) ...................................... :
1000

Sample # Voc [V] Vmp [V] Isc [A] Imp [A] FF [%] Pmp [W] Degradation
[%]
Limit [%]
1 37.465 29.966 8.463 7.936 75 237.813
0 -8
2
37.39 29.3 8.46 7.84 73 229.85 3.07 -8
3
37.611 29.822 8.523 7.925 73.7 236.325 1.48
-8
4
37.575 29.485 8.530 7.920 72.9 233.519 1.92
-8
5 37.213 28.603 8.526 7.881 71.0 225.426 1.09 -8
6 37.215 29.041 8.523 7.968 73.0 231.02 1.79 -8
7 37.181 29.301 8.562 7.872 72.5 230.643 0.41 -8
8 37.209 29.036 8.532 7.876 72.0 228.695 0.46 -8

10.15 F TABLE: Wet leakage current test (final) P
Test Date [MM/DD/YYYY] ................................. :
08/13/2011, 11/05/2011, 10/13/2011,
09/19/2011

Test Voltage applied [V] ................................... :
1000

Measured Required
--
Solution resistivity [ cm) ...................................... : < 3,500 cm at 22 3C 2450, 1730,
3345, 3200
P
Surface tension [Nm
-2
) ......................................... : < 0.03 Nm
-2
at 22 3C 0.03, 0.029 P
Solution temperature [C] .................................... : 23.5, 22.2, 23.3, 23
1
118 24.24 PASS
2
123.8 24.24 PASS
3 98 24.24 PASS
4 100 24.24 PASS
5 109 24.24 PASS
6 129 24.24 PASS
7 115 24.24 PASS
8 114 24.24 PASS
Supplementary information: Size of module [m]: 1.65

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List of Annexes

Annex 1: List of measurement equipment
Annex 2: Manual
Annex 3: Photographs
Annex 4: Drawing

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Installation Safety Instructions Maintenance
Photovoltaic modules user manual

Please carefully read the following installation and safety instructions.
Non compliance with these instructions may void the module warranty.

Purpose of this guide
This guide contains information regarding the installation and safe handling of SVL photovoltaic modules. All
instructions should be read and understood before attempting installation. If there are any questions, please contact
us for further information. The installer should confirm all safety precautions in the guide when installing modules.
Before installing a solar photovoltaic system, the installer should become familiar with the mechanical and electrical
requirements for photovoltaic systems. Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.

General
Installing solar photovoltaic systems requires
specialized skill and knowledge. The installer
assumes all risk of injury, including risk of
electric shock. Module installation should be
performed only by qualified persons.
All modules come with a permanently attached
junction box and Module installation should be
performed only by qualified persons.
All modules come with a permanently attached
junction box and 4 mm
2
wire terminated in
Multi Contact PV connectors.
Each individual module can generate voltages
greater than 45 volts (V) when exposed to
direct sunlight. Contact with DC voltage of 35
V or more is potentially hazardous. Exercise
cautions when wiring or handling modules
exposed to sunlight.
When disconnecting wires connected to a
photovoltaic module that is exposed to
sunlight, an electric arc may occur. Arcs can
cause burns, start fires or otherwise create
safety problems. Exercise caution when
disconnecting wires on modules exposed to
sunlight.
Photovoltaic solar modules convert light energy
to direct-current electrical energy, and are
designed for outdoor use. Proper design of
support structures is the responsibility of the
system designer and installer.
Modules may be ground mounted, pole
mounted, or mounted on rooftops.

Do not attempt to disassemble the module, and do
not remove any attached nameplates or
components. Doing so will void the warranty.

Do not apply paint or adhesive to the module.

Do not use mirrors or other hardware to artificially
concentrate sunlight on the module.

When installing modules, observe all applicable
local, regional and national codes and
regulations. Obtain a building and/or electrical
permit where required.
Safety precautions for installing a solar
photovoltaic system

Solar modules produce electrical energy when
exposed to sunlight. DC voltages may exceed
45 V on a single exposed module.
Only connect modules with the same rated
output current in series. If modules are
connected in series, the total voltage is equal
to the sum of the individual module voltages.
Only connect modules or series combinations of
modules with the same voltage in parallel. If
modules are connected in parallel, the total
current is equal to the sum of the individual
module currents.
Keep children well away from the system while
transporting and installing mechanical and
electrical components.
Completely cover all modules with an opaque
material during installation to prevent electricity
from being generated.

Do not wear metallic rings, watchbands, ear, nose
or lip rings or other metallic devices while
installing or troubleshooting photovoltaic systems.

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Use appropriate safety equipment (Insulated tools,
insulating gloves, etc.) approved for use on
electrical installations.

Observe the instructions and safety precautions
for all other components used in the system,
including wiring and cables, connectors, DC-
breakers, mounting hardware, inverters, etc.
Use only equipments, connectors, wiring and
mounting hardware suitable for use in
photovoltaic system.
Always use the same type of module within a
particular photovoltaic system.
Under normal operating conditions, PV modules
will produce more currents and voltages that
are different than those listed in the data
sheet. Data sheet values are applicable at
standard test data.
Short-circuit current and Open-circuit voltages
should be multiply by a factor of 1.25 when
determining component voltage ratings,
conductor capacity, fuse sizes and size of
controls connected to the module or system
output. Refer to Section 690-8 of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) for an additional
multiplying factor of 125 percent (80 percent
de-rating) which may be applicable.

General Installation notes

Drainage holes must not be covered with the
part of the mounting system. The junction box
has a breather port which must be mounted
facing downward and may not be exposed to
the rain. The junction box should be on the
higher side of the module when it is mounted
in order to orient the breather port correctly.
Do not lift the module by grasping the modules
junction box or electrical leads.
Do not stand, sit or lay on the module.
Do not drop the module or allow objects to fall
on the module.
Do not place any heavy object on the module.
Inappropriate transport and installation may
damage the module glass or frame.
Mechanical Installation
Selecting the location
Select a suitable location for installation of the
module.
For optimum performance, the module must be
facing true south in northern latitudes and true
north in southern latitudes.
For detailed information on optimum module
orientation, refer to standard solar photovoltaic
installation guide or a reputable solar installer
or system integrator.
The module should not be shaded at any time
of the day.
Do not install the module near equipment or in location
where flammable gases can be generated or
collected.Selecting the proper mounting structure and
hardware

Observe all instructions and safety precautions
including with the mounting system to be used
with the module.
Do not drill holes in the glass surface of the
module. Doing so will void the warranty.
Do not drill additional holes in the module
frame. Doing so will void the warranty.
Modules must be securely attached to the
mounting surface using four mounting holes
for normal installation. If heavy wind or snow
loads are anticipated, additional mounting
points should also be used. Please see the
drawing below.
The design load for individual module is 30
lb/ft2. Site Load calculations are the
responsibility of the system designer or
installer.
The module must be attached to a support rail
using M6 Type stainless steel bolt, double
washer and nut. Torque 8 N-m. The
recommended stand off height is 6 in.

The mounting structure and hardware must be
made of durable, corrosion, and UV-resistant
material.
Electrical Installation
Grounding
All module frames must be properly grounded.
Grounding is achieved through securement to
the array frame. The array frame shall be
grounded in accordance with NEC Article 250.
Also observe all local electric codes and
regulations.
A bonding or toothed washer is required to
make proper and reliable electrical grounding
connection with the anodized aluminum frame.
Devices listed and identified for grounding
metallic frames of PV modules are permitted to
ground the exposed metallic frames on the
module to grounded mounting structure. Per
NEC 250.136, electrical equipment secured to
and in electrical contact with a metal rack or
structure provided for its support and grounded
by one of the means indicated in NEC 250.134
shall be considered effectively grounded.
Consider using a lay-in lug, rated for outdoor
use (IIIso GBL4 DBT or equivalent), the
module grounding conductor is to be larger
than # 10 AWG.
When using lay-in lugs, the grounding
conductor should be inserted into the opening
indicated in the figure, and secured using the
set screw.

General electrical installation
Do not use modules of different configurations
in the same system.
This module is supplied with Multi Contact
connectors for electrical connections.
Refer to Section 690.31 of the NEC to
determine appropriate types and temperature
ratings of conductors. Wiring should have a
cross section area of 4 mm
2
(minimum) and
must be temperature rated at 90C (minimum).
Completely cover system module with an
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being generated while disconnecting
conductors.
Refer to Section 690.8 and 310 of the NEC to
determine over current, conductor capacity
and size requirements.
In Canada, installation shall be accordance with
CSA C22.1, Safety Standard for Electrical
Installations, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
For best performance, ensure that positive and
negative DC wires run closely together
avoiding loops.
"Rated electrical characteristics are within
10 percent of measured values at Standard
Test Conditions of: 1000 W/m
2
, 25C cell
temperature and AM 1.5.

WARNING
Electrical shock hazard! Do not touch bare
conductors or other potentially energized parts.

Maintenance
STPL recommends the following maintenance
items to insure optimum performance of the
module:
Clean the glass surface of the module a s
necessary. Use water and a soft sponge or
cloth for cleaning. A mild, non-abrasive
cleaning agent can be used if necessary. Do
not use dishwasher detergent.
Electrical and mechanical connection should be
checked periodically by qualified personnel to
verify that they are clean, secure and
undamaged.
Problems should only be investigated by
qualified personnel.
Observe the maintenance inspections for all
other components used in the system.
Shutting down the system
Completely cover system module with an
opaque material to prevent electricity from
being generated while disconnecting
conductors.
Disconnect system from all other power sources
in accordance with instructions for all other
components used in the system.
The system should now be out of operation and
can be dismantled. In doing so, observe the all
safety instructions as applicable to installation.
Electrical rating of the concerned modules:
The electrical ratings are provided with trailing
sheet of user manual.
The electrical characteristics are within +/- 05 %
of the indicated value of Isc, Voc and Pmax
under Standard Conditions (irradiance of 1000
W/m2, AM 1.5 spectrum and a cell
temperature of 25C/77F)

Disclaimer of liability
Because the use of this manual and the conditions or
methods of installations, operation, use and
maintenance of photovoltaic products are beyond our
control, we do not accept responsibility and expressly
disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising
out of or in any way connected with such installation,
operation, use or maintenance.
The information in this manual is based on our
knowledge and experience and is believed to be
reliable, but such information including product
specification (without limitations) and suggestions does
not constitute a warranty, expressed or implied. SVL
reserves the right to change the manual, the product,
the specifications, or product information sheets
without prior notice.

Information about manufacturer:

SURANA VENTURES LIMITED
5
th
FLOOR,SURYA TOWERS, S.P. ROAD,
SECUNDERABAD-500 003. ANDHRA PRADESH,
INDIA
www.suranaventures.com
solar@surana.com

Please consult your dealer or the manufacturer
concerning the warranty of your modules. If you have
any further questions well gladly assist you.
Note: This manual can be subject to technical
modifications without notice
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Mounting :

Mounting - The following mounting hardware is in combination with the following series. The applied torque
is 8 Nm.

Model/Series Mounting hardware configuration

All
Hardware Material Size
Number
provided
Bolt
Stainless steel

M6

1 (PER HOLE)

Washer
Nut
Washer

ELECTRICAL DATA FOR SVL PV PANELS

Model
Open
Circuit
Voltage at
STC, (V
dc)
Rated
Voltage
at STC,
(V dc)
Maximum
System
Voltage, (V
dc)
Rated
Current at
STC, (A
DC)
Short
Circuit
Current
at STC,
(A dc)
Rated
Maximu
m Power
at STC,
(Watts)
Maxim
um
Series
Fuse,
(A)
SVL 0005P 21.8 17.4 500 0.29 0.31 5 10
SVL 0010P 21.8 17.4 500 0.57 0.61 10 10
SVL 0020P 21.8 17.4 500 1.15 1.22 20 10
SVL 0030P 21.8 17.4 500 1.72 1.83 30 10
SVL 0040P 21.8 17.4 500 2.30 2.45 40 10
SVL 0050P 21.8 17.4 500 2.87 3.06 50 10
SVL 0060P 21.8 17.4 500 3.45 3.67 60 10
SVL 0070P 21.8 17.4 500 4.02 4.28 70 10
SVL 0080P 21.8 17.4 500 4.60 4.89 80 10
SVL 0090P 21.8 17.4 500 5.17 5.50 90 10
SVL 0100P 21.8 17.4 1000 5.7 6.11 100 10
SVL 0105P 21.8 17.4 1000 6.0 6.4 105 10
SVL 0110P 21.8 17.4 1000 6.3 6.7 110 10
SVL 0115P 21.8 17.4 1000 6.6 7.0 115 10
SVL 0120P 21.8 17.4 1000 6.9 7.3 120 10
SVL 0125P 21.8 17.4 1000 7.2 7.6 125 10
SVL 0130P 21.8 17.4 1000 7.5 8.0 130 10
SVL 0135P 21.8 17.4 1000 7.7 8.3 135 10
SVL 0140P 21.8 17.4 1000 8.0 8.5 140 10
SVL 0150P 28.8 23 1000 6.5 7.0 150 10
SVL 0155P 28.8 23 1000 6.7 7.2 155 10
SVL 0160P 28.8 23 1000 6.9 7.5 160 10
SVL 0165P 28.8 23 1000 7.2 7.7 165 10
SVL 0170P 28.8 23 1000 7.3 7.9 170 10
SVL 0175P 32.4 26.0 1000 6.7 7.3 175 15
SVL 0180P 32.4 26.0 1000 6.9 7.5 180 15
SVL 0185P 32.4 26.0 1000 7.1 7.7 185 15
SVL 0190P 32.4 26.0 1000 7.3 7.9 190 15
SVL 0195P 32.4 26.0 1000 7.5 8.1 195 15
SVL 0200P 32.4 26.0 1000 7.7 8.3 200 15
SVL 0210P 36 29.0 1000 7.2 7.8 210 15
SVL 0215P 36 29.0 1000 7.4 8.0 215 15
SVL 0220P 36 29.0 1000 7.6 8.3 220 15
SVL 0225P 36 29.0 1000 7.8 8.4 225 15
SVL 0230P 36 29.0 1000 7.9 8.5 230 15

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Disclaimer: The manufacturer declares that the lower rating modules are constructed using same materials,
components and processes as the tested modules. Test results apply only to the sample(s) actually tested
by UL India Pvt Ltd. The applicant provided all of the test samples for testing by UL. UL did not select the
samples or determine whether the samples provided were representative of other products manufactured by
applicant. UL has not established Follow-Up Service or other surveillance of the product. The applicant is
solely responsible for continued compliance of products to all applicable standards..

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