solar connector solutions featuring Amphenol H4CMC4DMS for power transfer in solar electric systems
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, it offers connectivity solutions for both thin-film and crystalline silicon technologies. Ideal for applications involving solar inverters and combiner boxes, this connector is dual-rated for UL and TV, meeting NEC 2008 requirements without additional locking collars. It ensures low loss through low contact resistance and is available in various gauges with high current ratings, ready for field assembly and offering long-term UV and ozone resistance.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Industrial
- Product Line: Helios
- Product Type: Solar Connector
- Certifications: UL, TV, NEC 2008 compliant, RoHS compliant
- Material: Copper, tin plated contact; PC insulation
- Locking Mechanism: Snap-lock, special unlock tool required
- Strain Relief: Compression gland with ratcheting gland nut
- Intermateability: Fully intermateable with industry standard
- UV/Ozone Resistance: Long-term
- Assembly: Ready for field assembly; 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 |
| Contact System | Machined/cold formed contact with RADSOK insert |
| 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 |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40C to +90C |
| Models Available (Cable Size) | 2.5mm / 14AWG, 4.0mm / 12AWG, 6.0mm / 10AWG, 10.0mm / 8AWG |
| Assembly Tools | H4 Strip Tool (H4TS0000), H4 Crimp Tool (H4TC0000), Universal Unlocking Tool (H4TU0000) |
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