Durable Amphenol H4CFC4DC solar panel connector with snap lock mechanism and low contact resistance
Product Overview
The Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST) H4 PV Panel Connector is a high-performance connectivity solution designed for solar electric systems. It ensures efficient, low-loss power transfer and offers high reliability and cost-effectiveness for panel manufacturers, installers, and OEMs. Suitable for both thin-film and crystalline silicon technologies, this connector is ideal for applications involving solar inverters and combiner boxes. It is dual-rated for UL and TV, meets NEC 2008/2011 requirements without additional locking components, and provides a secure snap-lock mating mechanism with a special unlock tool for safety. The H4 connector offers long-term UV and ozone resistance, low contact resistance for minimal power loss, and is RoHS compliant. Complete cable assemblies are also available.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST)
- Product Type: H4 PV Panel Connector
- Certifications: UL, TV, RoHS compliant
- Intermateability: Fully intermateable with industry standard
- Locking Mechanism: Snap-lock, special unlock tool required to un-mate as required by NEC 2008
- UV/Ozone Resistance: Long-term
- Contact Resistance: Low
- Cable Assembly Availability: Yes
- Safety Class: II (IEC61140)
- Pollution Degree: 2 (IEC60664)
- Overvoltage Category: III (IEC60664)
- Flame Class: UL94-V0
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 Material | Copper, tin plated |
| Contact System | Machined/Cold Formed or Stamped & Formed with RADSOK insert |
| Insulation Material | PC |
| Cable Strain Relief | Compression gland with ratcheting gland nut |
| Degree of Protection | IP68 (1 meter, 1 hour) mated |
| NEC Requirements | Meets NEC 2008/2011 requirements |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40C to +90C |
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