Solar Power Unit (SPU)
Each of our hazardous area solar power units are built to efficiently power electrical equipment and charge battery banks during daylight hours. The battery bank will then power electrical equipment in darkness.
Standard Features / Solar Power Unit (SPU)
• 160WEx and 305WEx panel options
• Classification and protection II2G Exe mb II TG, IP 66
• ATEX Certificate: ExVeritas 15ATEX0051X
• Ideally suited for harsh environments
• Suitable for zone 1, 2, 21, 22 installation
Solar Panel Power |
160W |
305W |
Open Circuit Voltage-Voc (Volt) |
22.70V |
45.65V |
Short Circuit Current -Isc (Amp) |
8.65A |
8.82A |
Maximum Power Voltage -Vmp (Volt) |
18.50V |
37.24V |
Maximum Power Current -Imp (Amp) |
9.20A |
8.46A |
Module Efficiency (%) |
16.13 |
16.22 |
Operating Tolerance |
-+5 |
-+5 |
Operating Temperature |
-40 °C to +55 °C |
-40 °C to +55 °C |
Dimensions |
1487 x 667 |
1968 x 987 |
Weight (Approx) |
15kg |
20kg |
Solar Cells |
36 multi-crystalline |
72 mono-crystalline |
Front Cover |
High transmission 3.2mm glass |
High transmission 3.2mm glass |
Frame |
Anodized Aluminium |
Anodized Aluminium |
Standard Solar Power Units |
SPU-01 |
SPU-02 |
SPU-03 |
SPU-04 |
Rated Load Current |
45Ah |
45Ah |
60Ah |
60Ah |
System Voltage |
12V |
24V |
12V |
24V |
Self Consumption |
20mA |
20mA |
20mA |
20mA |
Short-circuit protection |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Overcurrent protection |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Reverse current protection |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Surge protection |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Temperature protection |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Min working temp |
-20°C |
-20°C |
-20°C |
-20°C |
Max working temp |
+55°C |
+55°C |
+55°C |
+55°C |
Storage temperature |
-40°C to +65°C |
-40°C to +65°C |
-40°C to +65°C |
-40°C to +65°C |
Maximum Humidity |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
Hazardous Area Class |
1, 2, 21, 22 |
1, 2, 21, 22 |
1, 2, 21, 22 |
1, 2, 21, 22 |