BlueSolar 360W-24V
Victron 360W Mono wiring diagram
360W rigid mono panel, 24V nominal (Vmp 38.4V, Voc 47.4V) — charging a 12V bank requires an MPPT controller rated for the Voc plus cold-weather margin. 1980×1002×40mm, MC4 connectors.
- Nominal voltage
- 38.4 V
- Rated power
- 360 W
- Rated output
- 9.4 A
Wiring diagram
How the 360W Mono is wired.
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Cable sizing for this example
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3 m one way
38.4 V panel Vmp
- Wire
- 1.5 mm² · 16 AWG
- Example fuse
- 15 A
- Design current
- 9.4 A
- Voltage drop
- 1.7%
Sized against ABYC E-11. The design current is the part's continuous draw. The length is one way; voltage drop includes an equal-length return.
Run-length and manufacturer assumptions
The editable example uses 3.048 m (10 ft) runs unless a shorter run is stated. Metric overviews round these to 3 m. Adapt the parts and lengths to your installation before choosing cable and protection.
Supporting parts
- 6.1 m total of 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) marine cable
- Terminations for 1.5 mm² cable, matched to the equipment's screw terminals, leads or studs
- 15 A fuse and holder on the positive run
- Heat-shrink, strain relief and terminal boots sized to the cable
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Installation notes
Before you install.
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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. Undated manufacturer datasheet; accessed 2026-10-01), checked 2026-10-01. Manufacturer documentation →
Identify the article and its ratings
The matching BlueSolar module is SPM043602402, series 4b, rated 360 W with 72 cells. Its frame measures 1980 × 1002 × 40 mm and the listed weight is 23 kg. Victron marks this article as discontinued. Match the article number when buying an older panel; a current panel with similar wattage may have different electrical data. See the model table, sheet page 1.
At standard test conditions, the table specifies Vmp 38.4 V, Imp 9.38 A, Voc 47.4 V and Isc 10.24 A. Vmp/Imp describe the maximum-power operating point; Voc/Isc are separate design inputs. Actual output changes with cell temperature, light and shade, so the catalog's daily sun-hours assumption is not a production guarantee.
Connect the module through a controller
The sheet specifies 900 mm leads with MC4 connectors. Route both leads to the controller's PV input, verify polarity, and support the leads without tension at the junction box. For a 12 V battery, use an MPPT controller that accepts this higher module voltage and the calculated cold-weather open-circuit voltage. The controller's battery output needs its own battery-side cable and protection design.
Series wiring adds panel voltages; parallel wiring adds currents. Use matching modules and check the resulting array against the controller's voltage and current limits. Cover modules during assembly and never separate PV connectors under load. See installation manual, printed pages 3–4.
Check cold voltage and protection
The exact sheet gives a Voc temperature coefficient of −0.35%/°C. Cold cells raise Voc: calculate the entire string at the site's lowest design temperature, with required tolerances and margins. The family installation manual also calls for a 1.25 multiplier on marked Voc/Isc when determining component ratings. Its 1000 V maximum module-system voltage does not permit exceeding a controller's much lower limit.
The reviewed sheet does not specify a maximum series-fuse value. Crimp's connector-current allowance is not that missing fuse rating. Confirm the module label and manufacturer requirements before adding parallel strings and selecting string protection.
Mount and inspect the panel
Use the frame's intended mounting points and a support suitable for the roof and expected loads. Do not drill new frame holes. The family manual requires at least 10 cm roof clearance for airflow, and additional support for heavier wind or snow loads. Keep drainage paths clear and do not lift the module by its cables. See mounting instructions, printed pages 5–7. Check the actual module's instructions if its frame or hardware differs from this legacy family.
Technical reference
Specifications and terminal map.
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Catalog specification
360W rigid mono panel, 24V nominal (Vmp 38.4V, Voc 47.4V) — charging a 12V bank requires an MPPT controller rated for the Voc plus cold-weather margin. 1980×1002×40mm, MC4 connectors.
- Nominal voltage
- 38.4 V
- Rated power
- 360 W
- Rated output
- 9.4 A
- Panel open-circuit voltage
- 47.4 V
Terminal map
Catalog connection points, current direction and planning limits. Check the manufacturer's pinout and connector ratings before installation.
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positive · bidi
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negative · bidi
Sources and sizing method
Equipment specifications. Model details, ratings and terminal roles come from the catalog. Check your unit’s label and current manufacturer documentation for its exact revision.
Example sizing. Sized against ABYC E-11. Boats built to UK or EU rules answer to ISO 13297 — check these figures against it before you build. Results use the example current and run length shown above. Set your actual equipment, lengths and installation conditions in Crimp before choosing hardware.
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