New panel mount PV connector released by Amphenol

Posted by John McHale SIDNEY, N.Y., 30 April 2011.A new panel mount photovoltaic connector featuring RADSOK technology -- the Helios H4 panel connector -- was released by Amphenol Industrial. The new connector offers higher current ratings and lower contact resistance resulting in lower power losses and is compatible with standard industry connectors, including Amphenol's Helios H4 line, for easy integration.The H4 Panel Connector, developed to help feed power from a solar panel into an inverter or combiner box, features quick snap lock mating for easy panel mount installation and termination to either box.Designed for applications that use solar inverters, combiner boxes and installers, the H4 Panel Connector is dual-rated for UL and TUV. The connector meets NEC 2008 requirements without the need for extra locking collars or locking sleeves and is available in three different gauges including 14 AWG rated at 36 A, 12 AWG rated at 45 A and 10 AWG rated at 52 A.This new RoHS-compliant H4 Panel Connector is ready for field assembly and is UV and ozone resistant.Pricing for the H4 Panel Connector starts at $3.35 per mated set. Delivery is four to six weeks ARO.For more information, visit http://www.amphenol-industrial.com or e-mail [email protected].