AIKO 485W Neostar 3S N-Type Mono-Glass ABC All Black MC4 Gen 3 Solar Panels
- Generate 485W per panel at standard test conditions, with 24.3% module efficiency for projects where available installation space matters.
- All-black appearance with N-type ABC cells, a black anodised aluminium frame and mono-glass construction.
- Compact 1,762 × 1,134 × 30mm format with original MC4 connectors for professionally designed rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems.
AIKO 485W Neostar 3S all-black solar panel
The AIKO 485W Neostar 3S Gen 3 solar panel combines high output per square metre with an all-black finish for commercial, industrial and residential installations. The AIKO-A485-MCE54Mb uses N-type ABC cells, 3.2mm tempered front glass and a weather-resistant backsheet, with a module weight of 20.6kg ±3%.
Key features
- Space-efficient generation: 485W rated output and 24.3% efficiency in a 1,762mm-long module.
- N-type ABC technology: all-back-contact cell construction with AIKO’s listed partial-shading optimisation and micro-crack resistance features. Site shading must still be assessed during design.
- All-black finish: black anodised aluminium frame and a uniform front appearance for visible roof installations.
- Temperature performance: a maximum-power temperature coefficient of −0.26%/°C, allowing designers to assess output changes as cell temperature rises.
- Long-term performance warranty: 30-year linear performance cover, with first-year degradation of no more than 1% and annual degradation of no more than 0.35% from years 2–30, subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Where to use
Consider the AIKO 485W Neostar 3S for warehouse and logistics-site rooftops, commercial offices, agricultural buildings, residential roofs and suitably designed ground-mounted arrays. Its all-black finish also suits projects where the appearance of the installation is important.
This is a mono-glass module with a backsheet, not a bifacial double-glass panel. Design the installation around front-side generation, the site’s available sunlight and the inverter’s voltage and current limits.
Use a mounting system compatible with the exact module dimensions, 30mm frame and AIKO’s approved fixing positions. Installation requires qualified personnel and an assessment of structural loads, string voltage, shading and DC protection. Energian can assist with system planning and installation through trusted partners.
Technical specifications
Electrical figures below apply to the 485W model at standard test conditions. Specifications follow the supplied Neostar 3S54 460–490W datasheet, revision V2.1_202502_DsDr_EN.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product identification | |
| Manufacturer | AIKO |
| Product range | Neostar 3S54 |
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Datasheet series | AIKO-A-MCE54Mb |
| Exact module model | AIKO-A485-MCE54Mb |
| Datasheet power range | 460–490W |
| Cell technology | N-type ABC, all-back-contact |
| Module construction | Mono-glass with weather-resistant backsheet |
| Appearance | All black |
| Electrical characteristics at STC | |
| Maximum power output, Pmax | 485W |
| Module efficiency | 24.3% |
| Maximum power voltage, Vmp | 34.60V |
| Maximum power current, Imp | 14.02A |
| Open-circuit voltage, Voc | 41.00V |
| Short-circuit current, Isc | 14.84A |
| Power tolerance | 0 to +3% |
| Standard test conditions | AM1.5; irradiance 1,000W/m²; cell temperature 25°C |
| Mechanical construction | |
| Number of cells | 108, arranged 6 × 18 |
| Front glass | 3.2mm tempered glass |
| Backsheet | High weather-resistant backsheet |
| Frame | Black anodised aluminium |
| Dimensions, L × W × H | 1,762 × 1,134 × 30mm |
| Length tolerance | ±2mm |
| Width tolerance | ±2mm |
| Module weight | 20.6kg ±3% |
| Junction box | IP68, with 3 bypass diodes |
| Connector | Original MC4 |
| Module cable cross-section | 4mm² (IEC); 12AWG (UL) |
| Module cable length designation | ±1,200mm, as stated in the datasheet |
| Temperature characteristics | |
| Temperature coefficient of Pmax | −0.26%/°C |
| Temperature coefficient of Voc | −0.22%/°C |
| Temperature coefficient of Isc | +0.05%/°C |
| Operating temperature | −40°C to +85°C |
| Electrical limits and mechanical testing | |
| Maximum system voltage | 1,500V DC |
| Maximum series fuse rating | 25A |
| Protection class | Class II |
| Maximum front static loading | 5,400Pa, subject to the approved mounting arrangement |
| Maximum rear static loading | 2,400Pa, subject to the approved mounting arrangement |
| Mechanical-load interpretation | Module test loads are not the permissible design loads for every installation. Mounting method, fixing positions and applicable safety factors must be checked. |
| Hail test | 25mm-diameter hail at 23m/s |
| Fire rating | IEC Class C |
| Performance warranty | |
| Linear performance warranty period | 30 years, subject to manufacturer terms |
| First-year degradation | ≤1% |
| Annual degradation, years 2–30 | ≤0.35% |
| Guaranteed performance at year 30 | 88.85% of original rated output, according to the datasheet warranty curve |
| Installation requirements | |
| Installation personnel | Qualified personnel familiar with mechanical and electrical PV installation requirements |
| Fixing method | Approved bolt or clamp arrangements, following the applicable AIKO installation-manual table for AIKO-Axxx-MCE54Mb modules |
| Minimum spacing between adjacent modules | 10mm, according to the linked AIKO installation manual |
| Recommended minimum installation tilt | 10°, according to the linked AIKO installation manual |
| Connector selection | Use matching, approved connectors; do not assume that connectors described as “MC4-compatible” are interchangeable |
| String design | Check cold-weather open-circuit voltage, operating current and inverter input limits before installation |
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