solar panel connector Amphenol H4CMC4DCS offering secure mating and easy unlocking tool for service
Product Overview
The Amphenol Industrial Helios H4 Panel Connector is designed for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective power transfer in solar electric systems. Suitable for panel manufacturers, installers, and OEMs, this connector is compatible with both thin-film and crystalline silicon solar technologies. It is ideal for applications utilizing solar inverters and combiner boxes, offering a secure snap-lock mating mechanism and a simple unlocking tool that meets NEC 2008 requirements. The connector boasts long-term UV and ozone resistance, low contact resistance for minimal loss, and is available for field assembly or as complete cable assemblies.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Industrial
- Product Line: Helios
- Product Type: H4 Panel Connector
- Certifications: UL and TV dual approval
- Compliance: Meets NEC 2008 requirements, RoHS compliant
- Material: Copper, tin plated contact material; PC insulation material
- Locking Mechanism: Snap-lock, special unlock tool required to un-mate as required by NEC 2008
- 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
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Current | 36A (2.5mm, AWG14), 45A (4.0mm, AWG12), 52A (6.0mm, AWG10), 60A (10.0mm, AWG8) |
| Rated Voltage | 1000V (IEC/CEI), 600V (UL) |
| Test Voltage | 6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50S) (IEC) |
| Typical Contact Resistance | 0.25m |
| Contact System | Machined/cold formed contact with RADSOK insert |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40C to +90C |
Assembly Tools
| Tool Description | Ordering Code |
|---|---|
| H4 Strip Tool | H4TS0000 |
| H4 Crimp Tool | H4TC0000 |
| Universal Unlocking Tool | H4TU0000 |
| Strip Tool for 2.5SQMM-6SQMM (AWG10-AWG14) | (Implied by context, specific code not provided) |
How to Order (Example)
H4 C F M 2 D I
- H4: Product line
- C: Connector Type
- F: Gender (Female)
- M: Connector Type (M panel)
- 2: Cable size (2.5mm / 14AWG)
- D: Approvals (Dual)
- I: Packaging (100pcs, bags)
Variations for cable size include: 4 (4.0mm/12AWG), 6 (6.0mm/10AWG), 8 (10.0mm/8AWG).
Packaging variations include: P (mated pair), D (500pcs, bags), M (1000pcs, bags), N (2000pcs, loose).
Gender variations include: M (Male).
Connector Type variations include: 1 (panel M12), 4 (panel M14).
Contact variations include: S (S & F Contact), 0 (less contact).
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