MSX-5 a nd MSX-10
Photovolta ic Mod ule s
®
MSX-5 and MSX-10 photovoltaic modules are designed to
operate DC loads with small to moderate energy require-
ments. Part of Solarex’s Megamodule™ series, the MSX-5
and MSX-10 generate 4.5 watts and 10 watts peak power,
respectively, at Standard Test Conditions (STC). They
generate sufficient voltage to charge 6V or 12V batteries
efficiently in virtually any climate.
with, depending on the model ordered, either 6V or 12V
systems. Output is via a low-profile junction box with a
PVC jacketed output cable. As an option, a blocking
diode—to prevent battery discharge under low-light condi-
tions—is prewired to the output cable, allowing the mod-
ule to be directly connected to a battery in certain types of
systems. If the system requires regulation, Solarex’s
Solarstate™ regulator is recommended.
Unique Multimount Frame
The Multimount™ frame is
the most versatile in the
industry and provides
tremendous flexibility in
mounting approach.
Oriented parallel to the
edge and the back of
the module, its dual
channels accept the
heads of 5/16 inch or 8
mm hex bolts, and allow
the module to be side- or
rear-mounted. Bolts may be locat-
ed anywhere along the channels, (shown here with end
caps removed) which prevents them from turning during
tightening and allows installation with just one wrench.
Proven Materials and Construction
The materials used in these modules reflect Solarex’s more
than two decades of experience with solar modules and
systems installed in virtually every climate on Earth.
Typical commercial applications include remote telemetry,
instrumentation systems, security sensors and signals.
They are also well-suited to small electrical jobs around the
home or farm, such as powering radios and portable com-
munications equipment.
• Polycrystalline silicon solar cells: efficient, attractive, stable.
• Modules are rugged and weatherproof: cell strings are
laminated between sheets of ethylene vinyl acetate
(EVA) and tempered glass.
• Tempered glass superstrate: highly transmissive (low
iron content), stable, impact-resistant.
• Framed with corrosion-resistant, bronze-anodized extrud-
ed aluminum: strong, attractive framing compatible with
Solarex mounting hardware and a broad range of other
mounting structures.
These modules are designed primarily for use in single-
module systems, but may be interconnected to provide
increased current or voltage as required. They are easily
mounted to a broad range of surfaces using Solarex mount-
ing kits or user-fabricated supports.
Individually Tested, Labeled
and Warranted
As part of the final inspection procedure, every MSX mod-
ule is tested in a solar simulator and labeled with its actual
output—voltage, current, and power at maximum power
More than 20 years ago, Solarex made the first polycrys-
talline silicon solar cell, advancing photovoltaics beyond the
first-generation monocrystalline technology developed for
electronics. Developed specifically for
photovoltaics, polycrystalline silicon is
used in Solarex's Mega™ series to
point (P
)—at Standard Test Conditions and Standard
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Operating Conditions. Furthermore, the MSX-5 and –10
are covered by a limited warranty which guarantees:
• that no module will generate less than its guaranteed
minimum P
when purchased;
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• at least 90% of the guaranteed minimum P
Contact Solarex's Marketing Department for full terms and
limitations of the warranty.
for ten years.
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provide a wide range of attractive,
efficient modules. They require
substantially less energy to
Complete and Ready For Use
manufacture and generate
These modules consist of 36 polycrystalline silicon solar
cells configured as two series strings of 18 cells each, and
are factory-wired to provide output voltages compatible
substantially more energy per rated
watt than other crystalline silicon modules.
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