OX-4W 3x2 Photovoltaic Panels
| OX-4W 3x2 Photovoltaic Panels | ||
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| Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 380.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.018 t |
| Drag | 0.2 | |
| Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced Electrics
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| Unlock cost | 3 800
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | 3x2SolarPanels.cfg | |
| Electricity generated | 1.64 ⚡/s [1] | |
| Retractable | No | |
| Tracking | Yes | |
| Packed volume | 50 l | |
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The OX-4W 3x2 Photovoltaic Panels are arranged in a 3 by 2 pattern. It is the cheaper and lighter version of the SP-W 3x2 Panels without the protective shells or ability to be retracted.
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Usage
The OX-4W 3x2 deploys a 3x2 solar cell layout. There is also a OX-4L 1x6 version available with a 1x6 layout. These panels generate electric charge only on extended state and directly illuminated by the light of Kerbol. For putting it operational just choose the Extend Panels option in the popping up menu by right-clicking on it. Unlike other solar panels, the OX series cannot be retracted after they have been deployed.
The electricity generation efficiency depends on the distance to Kerbol and the orientation of the panels. The panels set in the optimal orientation automatically, but sometimes even this can not ensure the 1.64 unit/second specified at Kerbin's distance every time (shadowed by the craft, etc.).
These panels are very vulnerable in extended state and can even be damaged when closed by other parts falling on them for example when separating fairings that hit the payload, a minor shaking or even the winds can break them off. Because of this, you have to move very slowly and carefully with extended panels on the celestial bodies, as the OX-series panels cannot be retracted.
Product description
| “ | The OX-4 is similar in design to the SP series solar panels, but without the heavy casing. WARNING: Not retractable once deployed! — Probodobodyne Inc. |
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Gallery
A deployed and an undeployed OX-4W 2x3 Photovoltaic Panel
Changes
- Moved from Utility to Electrical
- Electricity generated decreased from 2 E/s to 1.64 E/s
- No longer retractable
- Renamed from OX-4 Photovoltaic Panels to OX-4W 2x3 Photovoltaic Panels
- Initial Release
