Applicable to SunDAT Pro, Standard, & Essential

Attributes for cloning a module and where you can find this information in a module datasheet.  Attributes that are highlighted are the attributes that are typically edited.  Any attribute that has [Req] has to have a value.  


Common Attributes

AttributeDescription of InputValue typeExample Values
[Req] Manufacturer:Module manufacturerString
[Req] Component NameComponent name
Recommend keeping the 'Custom' or putting your company's name in the component name so you can identify that was created by your company and not added from the global library
String

User defined notesany notes wanted to be added to the moduleString
[Req] Applicable RegionRegion Leave the default as Do not changeString
All
[Req] Component Definition VersionVersioning of component.  Can reset to 1.0
Float1.0

Elec Attributes

AttributeDescription of InputValue typeExample Values
Is the module bifacial? (0=False, 1=True)Identifies if the module is a bifacial moduleBooleantrue,false
BifacialityFor bifacial modules only. A fraction between 0 and 1 specifying the relative efficiency of the rear-side compared to the front side.Float0.75. 0.8
Bifacial Transmission FactorFor bifacial modules only.  A fraction between 0 and 1 specifying the percentage of array row areas that allows light to transmit through from front to rear.Float0.013
[Req] Current at Max Power (Imp) (A)Max power current (Imp)Float
[Req] Short Circuit Current (Isc) (A)Short Circuit current (Isc)Float
Maximum voltage of moduleMaximum voltage module is rated forInteger1000,1500
Module Crystalline TypeDrop-down.  Select cell typeStringMono, Poly,CdTe, CIGS, Amorphous
Max Series Fuse Rating (A)Fuse rating for moduleFloat

PVUSA Test Condition (W)IgnoreFloat
Power Tolerance (-) (W)Low range of power tolerance, typically '0'Float0
Power Tolerance (+) (W)High range of power toleranceFloat
[Req] Maximum Power Rating (W)Rating of moduleFloat
[Req] Voltage at Max Power (Vmp) (V)VmpFloat
[Req] Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) (V)VocFloat

General Attributes

AttributeDescription of InputValue typeExample Input
Use this Module for PVBid Mapping temporarilyIgnoreString
(Obsolete) Helioscope IDIgnoreInteger
When component was last updatedIgnoreDate
Model name of moduleModel Name of the moduleString
(Obsolete) Item ID of Component in SAMIgnoreInteger
Module name in NREL SAMIgnoreString
Panelclaw's ID number for moduleIgnoreString
For Panelclaw JSON-Module ManufacturerIgnoreString
For Panelclaw JSON-Module Model numberIgnoreString
Product line of moduleOptionalString
(Obsolete) Module Name in PVSystIgnoreString
Product Spec SheetOptionalString
Product Spec Sheet VersionOptionalString
Groups who have view access to the componentIgnoreString
Module Weight (kg)OptionalFloat

Physical Attributes

AttributeDescription of InputValue typeExample Values
Number of cells in Module Cell Quantity in moduleInteger
Dimension-XLength of the module.  Option to use mm or inchesFloat
Dimension-YWidth of the module. Option to use mm or inchesFloat
Dimension-ZModule Thickness.  Option to use mm or inchesFloat

Temp Attributes

AttributeDescription of InputValue typeExample Values
[Req] Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) (°C)Cell temperature using NOCT methodFloat
Temperature Coefficient of Isc (%/°C)Temperature coefficient for the short circuit current.  Float
Temperature Coefficient of Pmax (%/°C)Temperature coefficient for the maxiumum power voltage.  Float
Temperature Coefficient of Voc (%/°C)Temperature coefficient for the open circuit voltage.Float

Related:

How to Create a Custom Module