CS6K- 275 |280 |285 M

The high quality and reliability of Canadian Solar’s

modules is ensured by 15 years of experience in
module manufacturing, well-engineered module
design, stringent BOM quality testing, an *Black frame
automated manufacturing process and 100% EL product can be
testing. provided upon
request.

KEY FEATURES

Excellent module efficiency of

up to 17.41 % linear power output warranty

High High PTC rating of up to 90.7% product warranty on materials

and workmanship

Outstanding low irradiance

performance: 96.5 %
IP67 junction box for long-
term weather endurance
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATES*
ISO 9001:2008 / Quality management system
ISO/TS 16949:2009 / The automotive industry quality management system
ISO 14001:2004 / Standards for environmental management system
OHSAS 18001:2007 / International standards for occupational health & safety

Heavy snow load up to 5400 Pa, PRODUCT CERTIFICATES*

wind load up to 2400 Pa IEC 61215 / IEC 61730: VDE / CE
UL 1703 / IEC 61215 performance: CEC listed (US)
UL 1703: CSA / IEC 61701 ED2: VDE / IEC 62716: VDE / Take-e-way

* As there are different certification requirements in different markets, please contact

your local Canadian Solar sales representative for the specific certificates applicable to
the products in the region in which the products are to be used.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. is committed to providing high quality

solar products, solar system solutions and services to customers
around the world. As a leading PV project developer and
manufacturer of solar modules with over 15 GW deployed around
the world since 2001, Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of
the most bankable solar companies worldwide.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC.

545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E6, Canada, www.canadiansolar.com, support@canadiansolar.com
ENGINEERING DRAWING (mm) CS6K-280M / I-V CURVES

A A
Rear View Frame Cross Section A-A
10 10
180
9 9
180

35 8 8

7 7

40
6 6

5 5
11
4 4
1155
1650

990

3 3
Mounting Hole 2 2

7 1 1
8-11x7 R 0 0
Mounting V V
Hole 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
6-Φ5 A A
Grounding
11

Hole 1000 W/m2 5°C

800 W/m2 25°C
40 944
992 600 W/m2 45°C
400 W/m2 65°C

ELECTRICAL DATA / STC* MECHANICAL DATA

CS6K 275M 280M 285M Specification Data
Nominal Max. Power (Pmax) 275 W 280 W 285 W Cell Type Mono-crystalline, 6 inch
Opt. Operating Voltage (Vmp) 31.3 V 31.5 V 31.7 V Cell Arrangement 60 (6 ˣ 10)
Opt. Operating Current (Imp) 8.80 A 8.89 A 8.98 A Dimensions 1650 ˣ 992 ˣ 40 mm (65.0 ˣ 39.1 ˣ 1.57 in)
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 38.3 V 38.5 V 38.6 V Weight 18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 9.31 A 9.43 A 9.51 A Front Cover 3.2 mm tempered glass
Module Efficiency 16.80 % 17.11 % 17.41 % Frame Material Anodized aluminium alloy
Operating Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C J-Box IP67, 3 diodes
Max. System Voltage 1000 V (IEC) or 1000 V (UL) Cable 4 mm2 (IEC) or 4 mm2 & 12 AWG
Module Fire Performance TYPE 1 (UL 1703) or 1000 V (UL) , 1000 mm (39.4 in) 
CLASS C (IEC 61730) Per Pallet 26 pieces, 520 kg (1146.4 lbs)
Max. Series Fuse Rating 15 A (quantity & weight per pallet)
Application Classification Class A Per container (40‘ HQ) 728 pieces
Power Tolerance 0~+5W
* Under Standard Test Conditions (STC) of irradiance of 1000 W/m2, spectrum AM
1.5 and cell temperature of 25°C.

ELECTRICAL DATA / NOCT* TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Data CS6K 275M 280M 285M Specification Data
Nominal Max. Power (Pmax) 199 W 202 W 206 W Temperature Coefficient (Pmax) -0.41 % / °C
Opt. Operating Voltage (Vmp) 28.5 V 28.7 V 28.9 V Temperature Coefficient (Voc) -0.31 % / °C
Opt. Operating Current (Imp) 6.95 A 7.04 A 7.12 A Temperature Coefficient (Isc) 0.053 % / °C
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 35.1 V 35.3 V 35.4 V Nominal Operating Cell Temperature 45±2 °C
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 7.54 A 7.63 A 7.70 A
* Under Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT), irradiance of 800 W/m2,
spectrum AM 1.5, ambient temperature 20°C, wind speed 1 m/s.

PERFORMANCE AT LOW IRRADIANCE PARTNER SECTION

Outstanding performance at low irradiance, average
relative efficiency of 96.5 % from an irradiance of 1000 W/
m2 to 200 W/m2 (AM 1.5, 25°C).

The specification and key features described in this datasheet may deviate slightly
and are not guaranteed. Due to on-going innovation, research and product
enhancement, Canadian Solar Inc. reserves the right to make any adjustment to
the information described herein at any time without notice. Please always obtain
the most recent version of the datasheet which shall be duly incorporated into
the binding contract made by the parties governing all transactions related to the
purchase and sale of the products described herein.
Caution: For professional use only. The installation and handling of PV modules
requires professional skills and should only be performed by qualified professionals.
Please read the safety and installation instructions before using the modules.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. May 2016. All rights reserved, PV Module Product Datasheet V5.4C2_EN
SG36KTL-M
String Inverter

Secured Yield Flexible

Max. efficiency 98.5 % Power line communication optional
Max. DC/AC ratio up to 1.3 Only 48 kg for easy installation
Up to 3 MPP Trackers

Intelligent Design Reliable

Integrated string current monitoring function TÜV, CE, G59/3, BDEW
Integrated DC fuses and DC/AC surge protection

© 2017 Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.All rights reserved.

Subject to change without Notice.Version#1.0

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 SG36KTL-M

Input (DC) SG36KTL-M

Max. PV input voltage 1100 V
Startup voltage 200 V
Nominal input voltage 585 V
MPP voltage range 200 - 1000 V
MPP voltage range for nominal power 500 - 850 V
No. of MPPTs 3
Max. number of PV strings per MPPT 3/3/2
Max. PV input current 88 A (33 A / 33 A / 22 A)
Max. current for input connector 12 A

Output (AC)
Nominal AC output power 36000 W
Max AC output power (PF=1) 36000 W
Max. AC output apparent power 36000 VA
Max. AC output current 53.5 A
Nominal AC voltage 3 / N / PE or 3 / PE, 230 / 400 V
AC voltage range 310 - 480 V
Nominal grid frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Grid frequency range 45 - 55 Hz / 55 - 65 Hz
THD < 3 % (at nominal power)
DC current injection < 0.5 % In
Power factor > 0.99 @default value at nominal power, (adj. 0.8 leading - 0.8 lagging)

Protections & Functions

Anti-islanding protection Yes
LVRT Yes
DC reverse connection protection Yes
AC short circuit protection Yes
Leakage current protection Yes
DC switch Yes
DC fuse Yes
PV string current monitoring Yes
Overvoltage protection DC Type II DIN rail surge arrester (40 kA) / AC Type II
System Data
Max. efficiency 98.50 %
Euro. efficiency 98.30 %
Isolation method Transformerless
Ingress protection rating IP65
Night power consumption <2W
Operating ambient temperature range -25 to 60 ℃ (> 50 ℃ derating)
Allowable relative humidity range 0 - 100 %
Cooling method Smart forced air cooling
Max. operating altitude 4000 m (> 3000 m derating)
Display Graphic LCD
Communication RS485 / PLC (optional)
DC connection type MC4 (Max. 6mm2)
AC connection type Screw clamp terminal (Max. 50mm2)

Mechanical Data
Dimensions (W*H*D) 525*740*240 mm
Mounting method Wall bracket
Weight 48 kg

Efficiency Curve
100%
99%
98%
98%
Efficiency

96%
97%
Vdc=500V
Vdc=500V
94% Vdc=585V
96% Vdc=585V
Vdc=850V
92%
95%
Vdc=800V

94%
90%
0% 20%
20% 40% 60%
60% 80%
80% 100%
100%
Normalized Output Power

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