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• Description: Junction Boxes are the initial connection to a PV (Photovoltaic) panel. They bring the DC current to modules that convert
DC to AC.
• Customers: PV panel OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: PV panels.
• Key Features: Std versions (2-6 rail) and customs. Serial and parallel configurations.
Variable wiring options. Innovative foil termination method to PV panel. Simple, fast and cost effective assembly. Meets UL 1703.
• Literature: 3-1773458-7
6-rail
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3-rail

• Description: Three pieces: + plus j-box, - neg j-box and a middle j-box w/o connection.
• Customers: PV panel OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: PV panel connection.
• Key Features: New innovative layouts are possible due to separation of the diodes into independent housings. Reduces the amount of cable lead length resulting in cost savings.
Low profile. Requires 50% less jumper cable.
• Literature: 9-1773457-2
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• Description: 2-rail junction box assembly which includes the cable and connectors
• Customers: PV panel OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: PV panel connection.
• Key Features: Slim size. It’s only 52mm wide and 15.5mm high. No potting. No soldering – uses spring clamp design to terminate to foils.
TUV approved and UL pending.
• Literature: 7-1773458-3
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• Description: 2-rail junction box assembly designed to be mounted at the edge of the PV panel.
• Customers: PV panel OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: PV panel connection.
• Key Features: One of the smallest edge mount j-boxes in the market. Connectorized for easy field installation.
• Literature: 9-1773457-4
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• Description: 4-rail junction box designed for soldering and potting of the foil leads to the PV panel.
• Customers: PV panel OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: PV panel connection.
• Key Features: Low profile. Isolated foil contact rails. Solder and potting technique
• Literature: 9-1773457-3
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• Description: Combines multiple strings of PV panels into one box.
• Customers: PV panel, Combiner Box, Charge
Controller and/or Inverter OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: Combines multiple strings pf PV panels into one box.
• Key Features: Combines up to 5 separate strings (12 - in Dev) and 1 grounding string.
Includes fuse holders. Uses TE Solarlok connectors. UL pending.
• Literature:
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• Description: High voltage and high current connectors for PV Photovoltaic) systems.
• Customers: PV panel, Combiner Box, Charge
Controller and/or Inverter OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: Connections between the panels, inverters and grids/batteries.
• Key Features: High voltage and high current.
UV and IP67 water resistant. Meets UL 1703.
Short circuit prevention with polarized coupler.
Silver plated contact to preserve high quality low resistance conductivity. Finger safe.
• Literature: 3-1773458-7
T-Branch connectors
Inverter connectors
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PV Panel connectors

• Description: Special Cable is needed for the
PV (Photovoltaic) industry.
• Customers: PV panel, Combiner Box, Charge
Controller and/or Inverter OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: Connections between the panels, inverters and grids/batteries.
• Key Features: Two types: PV and USE2. UV, abrasion and water resistant. UL listings
E317230 and E314123 (USE2)
Available in: 2.5mm² (exceeds 14 AWG)
4.0mm² (exceeds 12 AWG)
6.0mm² (exceeds 10 AWG)
• Literature: 3-1773458-7
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Evaluation Standard
CCN
Ratings
Voltage
PV wire
Subject 4703
ZKLA
Temperature
Construction
Conductor size
Conductor material
Number of conductors
Construction without jacket
Construction with jacket
Critical Test Program
Physical properties (unaged and air oven aged)
600, 1000 or 2000V
90~150ºC dry 90ºC dry
14 ~4/0 AWG
Stranded Cu
Single-conductor
√
√
Sunlight resistance
Crushing resistance test
√
720 hrs
X
Impact test X
Overload test
Flexibility at low temperature
Capacitance and relative permittivity
Insulation resistance (longterm in water for 90ºC wet rating)
Insulation resistance (longterm in air for 105~150ºC dry rating) √
Dielectric withstand test √
√
√
X
40ºC
Flame test Vertical flame test (mandatory), VW-1 flame test (opt)
Type USE2 cable
UL 854
TYLZ
600 V only
90ºC wet 90ºC wet
14 AWG ~2000 kcmil
Cu, CCA, Al
Single-conductor
√
√
X
√
√
√
-
√
300 hrs
√
√
√
25ºC
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• Description: NEC requires each module to be independently & continuously grounded.
• Customers: PV panel, Combiner Box, Charge
Controller and/or Inverter OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: Connections between the panels, inverters and grids/batteries.
• Key Features: SolKlip is IDC termination for
10 or 12 awg. SolKlamp is bolt tightning termination for 6 to 12 awg.
• Literature: 2-1773447-2 SolKlip Grounding
8-1773454-6 SolKlamp Grounding
SolKlip
SolKlamp
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• Description: High performance labels specific to this industry.
• Customers: PV panel, Combiner Box, Charge
Controller and/or Inverter OEM’s and Installers
• Applications: Labels used on PV products. For use on painted smooth and textured metal surfaces.
• Key Features: Designed to meet extreme outdoor exposure. Ultraviolet (UV) resistant ink, permanent acrylic adhesive and base material. Reflective marking to provide emergency responders with appropriate warning and guidance. Requirement of UL
1703, NEC, and local municipalities. UL 969 approved.
• Literature: 1-1773449-6
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3-1773458-7 Solarlok for PV Mfg
3-1773458-6 Solarlok for PV Installers
9-1773457-2 Decentralized 2-rail J-box
7-1773458-3 Slim 2-rail J-box
9-1773457-4 Straddle Edge 2-rail J-box
9-1773457-3 Compact Med 4-rail J-box pending Residential Combiner Box
3-1773458-7 Solarlok Connectors
3-17734587 Cable and Cable Ass’ys
2-1773447-2 SolKlip Grounding
8-1773454-6 SolKlamp Grounding
1-1773449-6 Labels
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