240 WATT
RESIDENTIAL MODULE
The next evolution in frame design
makes installation a snap, literally….
saving serious time and money.
NO NEED FOR MOUNTING RAILS
With a series of drop-in and quarter-turn connections,
the 240 Watt SunSnap™ module installs faster than
conventional modules. The robust Zep Compatible
frame avoids the need for mounting rails and enables
theft resistant, auto grounding connections.
ADVANCED AESTHETICS
Sleek, black frame and matching black backskin
provides an elegant appearance that blends
beautifully with your home’s roofline.
POSITIVE POWER TOLERANCE
Count on Sharp to deliver all the watts you pay for
with a positive only power tolerance of +5%.
RELIABLE
The 240 Watt SunSnap™ module is covered by both
the Sharp 10-year limited warranty on materials or
workmanship as well as the 25-year limited warranty
on power output.
ND-F5Q240
RESIDENTIAL 240 WATT SUNSNAP™
MODULE FROM THE WORLD’S
TRUSTED SOURCE FOR SOLAR.
The 240 Watt SunSnap™ module is the power
generating component of the new SunSnap™ solar
appliance. This powerful residential module is the
perfect combination of high performance and
design. Sharp’s robust Zep Compatible frame design
enables rail-free mounting, drastically reducing
installation hassles. Everything from the positioning,
to the mounting, to the wiring has been streamlined
and simplified, so it all comes together quickly and
easily, substantially reducing labor costs. Versatile
enough to permit installation on nearly any kind of
roof, the 240 Watt SunSnap™ module is the newest
innovation in Sharp’s residential product oerings.
“BUY AMERICAN”
Designed in Camas, WA and manufactured in
Memphis, TN from imported and domestic parts.
Robust black frame improves aesthetics
for residential roof top applications.
SHARP: THE NAME TO TRUST
When you choose Sharp, you get more than well
engineered products. You also get Sharp’s proven
reliability, outstanding customer service and the
assurance of both our 10-year limited warranty
on materials or workmanship as well as the 25year limited warranty on power output. With over
50 years experience in solar and over 4. 3 GW of
installed capacity, Sharp has a proven legacy as a
trusted name in solar.
Tempered glass, EVA lamination and
weatherproof backskin provide long
life and enhanced cell performance.
BECOME POWERFUL
Sharp ElEctronicS corporation
5700 NW Pacic Rim Boulevard, Camas, WA 98607
1-800-SOLAR-06 • Email: sharpsolar@sharpusa.com
www.sharpusa.com/solar
© 2012 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
240 WATT
ND-F5Q240
Module output cables: 12 AwG PV wire (per UL Subject 4703)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Power (Pmax)* 240 W
Tolerance of Pmax +5%/-0%
PTC Rating 214.8 W
Type of Cell Polycrystalline silicon
Cell Configuration 60 in series
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.5 V
Maximum Power Voltage (Vpm) 29.3 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.77 A
Maximum Power Current (Ipm) 8.21 A
Module Eciency (%) 14.7%
Maximum System (DC) Voltage 600 V
Series Fuse Rating 15 A
NOCT 47.5°C
Temperature Coecient (Pmax) -0.485%/°C
Temperature Coecient (Voc) -0.351%/°C
Temperature Coecient (lsc) 0.053%/°C
* Illumination of 1 kW/m2 (1 sun) at spectral distribution of AM 1.5 (ASTM E892
global spectral irradiance) at a cell temperature of 25°C.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions (A x B x C to the right) 39.1” x 64.6” x 2.1”/994 x 1640 x 53 mm
Cable Length (F) 43.3”/1100 mm
Output Interconnect Cable
Weight 46.7 lbs / 21.2 kg
Max Load 50 psf (2400 Pascals)
Operating Temperature
* Intertek recognized for mating with MC-4 connectors (part numbers PV-KST4;
PV-KBT4)
12 AWG with *SMK Locking Connector
(cell) -40 to 194°F / -40 to 90°C
DIMENSIONS
BACk VIEw
A
D
F
E
A B C D E
39.1”/994 mm 64.6”/1640 mm 2.1”/53 mm 3.94”/100 mm 36.8”/936 mm
F
43.3”/1100 mm
Contact Sharp for tolerance specifications
SIDE VIEw
B
D
C
ISO QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sharp solar modules are manufactured in ISO
9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certified facilities.
CERTIFICATIONS
UL 1703, ULC/ORD-C1703, CEC, FSEC
WARRANTY
25-year limited warranty on power output
Contact Sharp for complete warranty information
Design and specificati ons are su bject to c hange w ithout notice.
Sharp i s a registe red trad emark of S harp Co rporation. Al l other tra demar ks are pro pert y of
their respective owners.
“BUY AMERICAN”
Sharp solar modules are manufactured in the United
States and Japan, and qualify as “American” goods
under the “Buy American” clause of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).