SolarSpec Panel-Mount DC Connectors and Terminals from Molex

8th July 2011
Posted By : ES Admin
SolarSpec Panel-Mount DC Connectors and Terminals from Molex

IP67-sealed with internal locking mechanism and touch-proof design for superior safety - Molex Incorporated is further expanding its range of SolarSpec™ products with the development of pin (male) and socket (female) panel-mount DC connectors. The IP67-sealed, SolarSpec panel-mount DC connectors, with internal locking and touch-proof design for superior safety, feature an innovation nut mechanism for simple assembly to the panel and provide a durable connection for cable attachment to solar inverters. Early samples of the new SolarSpec panel-mount DC Connectors will be unveiled on the Molex stand (Booth B7.A14) during EU PV SEC, 5 – 8th September, Hamburg, Germany, with full production quantities expected by the end of the year.

The addition of the panel-mount DC Connector for solar inverters complements the SolarSpec range, which now encompasses the junction box for silicon photovoltaic panels, crimp terminal DC connectors for direct attachment to solar junction boxes, field installations and photovoltaic grid wiring, and DC cable assemblies,” says Peter Commane, product manager, Molex. “Our in-house design and manufacture of the SolarSpec range ensures high-quality levels and reliability during service, whilst at the same time being cost-competitive. Customers will also benefit from exclusive Molex design features, including moulded surface ribs and the industry’s lowest contact resistance when compared to equivalent DC connectors.”

Offering exceptional efficiency, the contact resistance of the SolarSpec panel-mount DC Connector remains below 0.5 milliohms. The contact can handle as much as 30.0A and accommodates 2.50mm2 and 4.00 to 6.00mm2 (14 AWG and 12 to 10 AWG) cable to meet a wide range of customer requirements. Polarised panel cut-outs help prevent rotation of the connectors and ensure no cross-assembly of male and female connectors on the panel.

Rugged and durable, the SolarSpec panel-mount DC Connectors are IP67-sealed to protect against the ingress of dust and water, and the housing body is resistant to UV and ozone damage. The touch-proof safety design protects installers and maintenance engineers from electrical current even during mating and decoupling operations. The connectors feature exclusive moulded surface ribs to allow secure gripping, especially while wearing work gloves.

The NEC 2008 (690.33) and NFPA 70 US code-compliant solution developed by Molex is an innovative interlocking mechanism that prevents accidental and unauthorised decoupling of the connector during service in the field and provides for reliable connection and safe handling. For ease of assembly, a simple nut mechanism on the SolarSpec panel-mount DC Connector is tightened using a standard wrench, to secure onto the bulkhead of the inverter panel – also for additional security a Molex field service tool is required to disengage the latch when unplugging.

Molex SolarSpec panel-mount DC Connectors are designed to connect to other products in the SolarSpec range ensuring global compatibility.


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