C21 Plain Tile Datasheet - Solar Century

|09-12Module Type M50-S39Product Code 15178-01C21e Plain TileSolar electricity for plain tiled roofsDatasheetSolarcentury’s C21e Plain Tile delivers universal compatibility withsmall format plain tiles and an excellent performance per m 2 ,providing a perfect complement to a traditional plain tiled roof.tNo extra 1210mm planning: The C21e Plain TileSystem sits flush with standard roof tiles, toprovide a traditional finish. Protecting yourhome from the elements and producing powerfor your home.Ease of installation: Fitted to standardwooden battens using traditional roofingpractice, with one C21e covering the width ofapproximately seven conventional tiles.15mm445mmNo specialist skills: Designed to be installedby roofers, as part of the roof build, the C21ePlain Tile system fits ‘straight out of the box’without the need for bespoke flashings or fillers.150mmto junction box1210mm15mm445mmFast to fit: As fast to fit as traditional plaintiles, and complete with simple click-to-fitconnectors, allowing all of the electrical work tobe carried out within the building.150mm150mmDOC-00005898MCS PV0020/10

265 mmC21esolarelectricplaintileProduct code 15178-01DimensionsGross width1210 mmGross length445 mmProfile depth15 mmCovering width1210 mmC21e tile gauge300 mmMaximum roof pitch (subject to fixing specification)90 oMinimum roof pitch*30 oCovering capacity 2.8 C21e/m 2Individual unit weight4.9 kgWeight as laid 15.5 kg/m 2Batten size up to 450mm rafter centres 38 x 25 mm(nailed to BS5534) up to 600mm rafter centres 50 x 25 mmScrews and fixings supplied:C21e stainless steel roof hooks with Torx fixing screws (T20) three per C21e Unit, C21e stainlesssteel starter course hooks with Torx fixing screws (T20) three per unit on the bottom course,adjustable channels and tile interfaces.Refer to fixing specification for the plain tiles to be installed alongside C21e.* If the minimum pitch for the conventional plain tile is greater than the minimum pitch for C21e, the fixing specification for theconventional plain tile should take precedence. Please refer to the C21e Plain Tile installation guide for details.CompatibilityC21e Plain Tile is compatible with clay and concretesingle and double camber plain tiles from a range ofmanufacturers including;• Cemex• Dreadnought• Imerys• KeymerTypical plain tile dimensions:165 mm• Koramic• Marley (Eternit)• Redland (Monier)• SandtoftFor a full list please see www.solarcentury.co.uk/C21eElectrical SpecificationPhotovoltaic cell technologyMonocrystallineCell dimensions (quantity) / diodes 125 x 125 mm (18) / 1Peak power (1)50 WpWp/m 2 138Laminate size (active area)1174 x 318 mmCell efficiency 18.9 %Module efficiency 13.9 %Maximum power voltage (Vmp) (2)9.2 VMaximum power current (Imp) (2)5.45 AOpen circuit voltage (Voc) (2)11.4 VShort circuit current (Isc) (2)5.70 AMaximum system voltage (Vdc)1000 V DCSeries fuse rating9 ANOCT48.0 o CTemperature coefficient of the open-circuit voltage -0.027 V/ o C -0.241 %/ o CTemperature coefficient of the short-circuit current 1.88 mA/ o C 0.033 %/ o CTemperature coefficient of the power-0.37 %/ o CConnectorsMC4 type IP65 push fit connectorsClass II double insulated 4mmCablescable,rated -40° +85°CertificationsWeather-tightness tested to roofing industry standardprEN15601External fire exposure test to BS 476-3: 2004, AB ratingWarrantyPower output guaranteed for 25 years from date ofcommissioning (80% performance).10 year product warranty.(1) Measured under Standard Test Conditions of 1000W/m 2 irradiance, AM 1.5 spectrum, 25ºC cell temperature.(2) Values of current, voltage and power +/- 5%.InstallationPlease refer to Solarcentury’s Design and Installation Guide before starting installation.Solarcentury solar electric plain tiles must be laid and fixed to comply with BS 5534: the BritishStandard Code of practice for slating and tiling, and BS 8000: Part 6: the British Standard Code ofpractice for workmanship on building sites.For information on purchasing a C21esolar system, please contact theSolarcentury Sales Team on 020 7803 0100DOC-00005898© September 2012 Solarcentury.For installations outside of the Specification please contact Solarcentury.Solarcentury reserves the right to change specifications when necessary without prior notice.