locking mechanism Amphenol H4CFM4DM connector designed for secure solar panel electrical connections
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. Suitable for both thin film and crystalline silicon technologies, it is ideal for applications involving solar inverters and combiner boxes. This connector offers dual UL and TV ratings, meets NEC 2008/2011 requirements without additional locking components, and provides low contact resistance for minimal power loss. AIST offers a range of solar interconnect solutions, with the H4 PV Panel Connector being a key offering for panel manufacturers, installers, and OEMs.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST)
- Product Line: H4
- Certifications: UL, TV, RoHS compliant
- Material (Contact): Copper, tin plated
- Material (Insulation): PC
- Locking Mechanism: Snap-lock (special unlock tool required for un-mating as per NEC2008)
- Cable 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
- Intermateability: Fully intermateable with industry standard
- Assembly: Ready for field assembly
- Availability: Complete Cable Assemblies available
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 |
| NEC Compliance | Meets NEC 2008/2011 requirements |
How to Order
Product: H4 PV Panel Connector
Example Ordering Code Structure: H4 C F M 2 D I S
Components:
- Product Line: H4
- Product Type: C (Connector)
- Gender: F (Female), M (Male)
- Connector Type: Panel, C (Crimp)
- 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: I (TV), U (UL), D (Dual)
- Packaging: 100pcs (Bags), 500pcs (Bags)
- Variations: S & F Contact (Single Contact), Machined Contact, Less Contacts, Mated Pair
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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