Amphenol H4CFM2DMS solar connector designed for OEMs and installers in photovoltaic applications
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 engineered for applications utilizing solar inverters and combiner boxes, offering a secure snap-lock mating mechanism that meets NEC 2008 requirements without additional locking collars. The connector boasts long-term UV and ozone resistance, low contact resistance for minimal power loss, and is available in various cable gauges to meet specific current demands.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Industrial
- Product Line: Helios
- Product Type: H4 Panel Connector
- Certifications: UL and TV dual approval
- Compliance: RoHS compliant
- Intermateability: Fully intermateable with industry standard
- NEC Requirements: Meets NEC 2008 requirements
- Locking Mechanism: Quick and easy secure snap lock mating; special unlocking tool required to un-mate as required by 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
- Contact Material: Copper, tin plated
- Contact System: Machined/cold formed contact with RADSOK insert
- Insulation Material: PC
- Resistance to Elements: Long-term UV and Ozone resistance
- Assembly: Ready for field assembly
- Availability: Complete Cable Assemblies available
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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, no specific code provided) |
How to Order (Example)
Format: H4 C F M 2 D I
Legend:
- Product line: H4
- Product type: C (Connector)
- Gender: F (Female), M (Male)
- Connector Type: M (panel M12), N (panel M14)
- Cable size: 2 (2.5mm/14AWG), 4 (4.0mm/12AWG), 6 (6.0mm/10AWG), 8 (10.0mm/8AWG)
- Approvals: T (TV), U (UL), D (Dual)
- Packaging: I (Single S & F Contact), P (mated pair), C (100pcs, bags), D (500pcs, bags), M (1000pcs, bags), N (2000pcs, loose)
- Variations: S (Single Contact), F (Female), M (Male)
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