Solar electric system connector Amphenol H4CFM2DCS with low contact resistance and IP68 protection
Product Overview
The Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST) H4 PV Panel Connector is designed for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective power transfer in solar electric systems. It is suitable for panel manufacturers, installers, and OEMs working with both thin-film and crystalline silicon solar technologies. Ideal for applications involving solar inverters and combiner boxes, the H4 connector offers dual UL and TV ratings, meeting NEC 2008/2011 requirements without additional locking mechanisms. It provides low contact resistance for minimal power loss and is available in various gauges to accommodate different current ratings.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST)
- Product Line: H4 PV Panel Connector
- Certifications: UL and TV dual approval
- Compliance: NEC 2008/2011 requirements, RoHS compliant
- Material (Contact): Copper, tin plated
- Material (Insulation): PC
- Locking Mechanism: Snap-lock, special unlock tool required to un-mate as required by NEC2008
- Strain Relief: Compression gland with ratcheting gland nut
- Degree of Protection: IP68 (1 meter, 1 hour) mated
- Safety Class: II (IEC61140)
- Pollution Degree: 2 (IEC60664)
- Overvoltage Category: III (IEC60664)
- Flame Class: UL94-V0
- UV and Ozone Resistance: Long-term
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Rated Current | 32A (2.5mm, AWG14) 40A (4.0mm, AWG12) 44A (6.0mm, AWG10) 65A (10.0mm, AWG8) |
| Rated Voltage | 1000V (IEC/TV) 1000V (UL) |
| Test Voltage | 6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50S) (IEC) |
| Typical Contact Resistance | 0.25m |
| Contact System | Machined/Cold Formed or Stamped & Formed with RADSOK insert |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40C to +90C |
| Intermateability | Fully intermateable with industry standard |
| Cable Assembly Availability | Complete Cable Assemblies available |
| Field Assembly | Ready for field assembly |
How to Order
Product Line: H4
Product Type: C (Connector)
Gender: F (Female), M (Male)
Connector Type: Panel, C (for crimp contact)
Cable Size: 1.5-2.5mm / 16-14 AWG (S & F Contact), 2.5mm / 14 AWG (Machined Contact), 4.0mm / 12 AWG (Machined Contact), 4.0-6.0mm / 12-10 AWG (S & F Contact), 6.0mm / 10 AWG (Machined Contact), 10.0mm / 8 AWG (Machined Contact Only)
Approvals: T (TV), U (UL), D (Dual)
Packaging: 100pcs (Bags), 500pcs (Bags)
Variations: I (Single Leave Blank for Machined Contact), S (S & F Contact (Single Contact)), P (Mated Pair)
Example: H4 C F M 2 D I S
Accessories
| Description | Ordering Code |
|---|---|
| H4 Sealing Cap Female | H4PF |
| H4 Sealing Cap Male | H4PM |
| H4 Strip Tool | H4TS0000 |
| H4 Crimp Tool (machined contact) | H4TC0001 |
| H4 Crimp Tool (S & F contact) | H4TC0002 |
| H4 Wrench Tool | H4TW0001 |
| H4 Universal Unlocking Tool | H4TU0000 |
| H4 Tool-Kit | H4TK0000 |
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