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Simple and Reliable System Interconnection of Individual Solar Modules
Right to the DC/AC Converters
Market expansion of the formerly regulated
energy
supply sector, increased global environmental awareness, and governments committing themselves to more stringent environmental targets have opened up new opportunities for the photovoltaic industry. The photovoltaics industry now has the opportunity to move into mass production, realizing economies of scale and gaining a greater market share of the world's energy mix.
TE Connectivity
contributes to the establishment of this environmentally-friendly technology with the introduction of its
SOLARLOK connector system
.
SOLARLOK
delivers a flexible system solution for easy and reliable
interconnections
from
photovoltaic
modules to the DC/AC converter. The entire system concept is based on cost effective and reliable processing of individual
interconnection system
components. This can significantly reduce the installation cost of a
solar energy system.
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TE Connectivity
SOLARLOK Cable Couplers
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TE Connectivity's SOLARLOK® Connector System
provides simple, fast, and reliable
connections
from
solar modules
with different insulation diameters to
DC
/
AC converters. The male and female cable coupler was designed for high voltage/current/temperature and mating safety is provided by polarity keyed housings with multiple plugging and unplugging cycles. The squeeze-to-release connections compliment the robust product specifications.
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Key Features:
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Approved for field termination
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Keyed housings provide mating and system safety
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Housing is rated for 50 mating cycles
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Accommodates PV cable from 14-10 awg and OD from X
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Current carrying capacity up to 25 amps
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Operating temperature range of -40ºC to 100ºC
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UL and TUV approved - UL File E 226440/TUV 0000021303
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TE Connectivity SOLARLOK Cable Coupler
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The
TE Connectivity SOLARLOK
male and female
cable coupler
were designed for high voltage and high current-carrying capacity in addition to the well established
IP67 sealing
requirement in the
photovoltaic
industry. Mating safety is provided by polarity keyed housings, fully shrouded high cycle life contacts and a squeeze to release
connection
system. In addition fulfillment of worldwide standards for
photovoltaic connection systems
complement the robust product specification.
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Female Cable Coupler (kit with screw-machined contact)
Male Cable Coupler (kit with screw-machined contact)
TE Connectivity SOLARLOK Locking Collar
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The
TE Connectivity SOLARLOK locking collar connector
accessory is applied to the fully mated
cable coupler
male and female
connectors
. This
connector locking collar
will be required by NEC 2008 code in any accessible
photovoltaic
locations where mated
cable couplers
will be exposed. This
connector latch locking collar
helps to prevent any access to the
cable coupler
release feature thus making accidental disconnects a thing of the past. In order to release the
connector latch locking collar
, a simple flathead screwdriver will need to be inserted into the screwdriver slot, lifted and slid back to expose the connector squeeze to release wings. This action will open the locking accessory and qualify as a "tooled extraction."
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Key Features:
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Meets NEC 2008 Article 690.33(c) tooled extraction requirement
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Made from rugged, durable plastic meant to survive high impact applications in conjunction with UL standards
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The material is UV rated to F-1 to provide long product life in sunlight applications
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Associated Products
TE Connectivity High Current Relay HCR 200
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TE Connectivity
SOLARLOK Connectors
The
TE Connectivity SOLARLOK
Connectors were designed for high voltage and high current-carrying
capacity in addition to the well established
IP67 sealing
requirement in the
photovoltaic
industry. Mating safety is provided by polarity keyed housings, fully
shrouded high cycle life contacts and a squeeze to release
connection
system. In addition fulfillment of worldwide standards for
photovoltaic connection systems
complement the robust product specification. |
TE Connectivity SOLARLOK Connectors
The SOLARLOK  connector system delivers a flexible system solution for
easy and reliable interconnections from photovoltaic modules to the
DC/AC converter. The entire system concept is based on cost-effective
and reliable processing of individual interconnection system components.
This significantly reduces installation costs of the solar energy
system.
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Key Features:
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Simple on-site processing
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Keyed housings provide mating and system safety
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Multiple plugging and unplugging cycles
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Accomodates solar cables with different insulation diameters
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Current carrying capacity up to 25 amps
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Wide temperature operating range
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UL and TUV approved
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DC Converter Receptacle with O-Ring and Metal Nut (kit with screw-machined contact)
DC Converter Receptacle with Flat Seal and Plastic Nut (kit with screw-machined contact)
Connector Dust Covers
Part Number
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Description
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1394739-1
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Male housing cover with strap
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TE Connectivity Grounding Solutions
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TE Connectivity
has expanded its line of
SOLARLOK photovoltaic
(
PV
)
interconnect
products with
SOLKLIP
and
SOLKLAMP grounding
products. The electrical and mechanical properties of these products will meet the tough requirements for PV module
grounding
applications as established by UL and
provides quick and convenient
grounding
for
solar modules
and related products.
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SOLKLIP grounding connectors
have four points of electrical contact and are for use with 12-10 AWG uninsulated copper wire.
SOLKLIP grounding
connectors
can be re-used up to 5 times. The
TE SOLKLIP ground terminal
supplements the existing
TE SOLARLOK
product portfolio and offers the electrician yet another valuable component for simple and fast wiring of a PV-system.
Key Features
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SOLKLIP grounding connector
- UL 467 approved, a requirement for UL 1703
solar panel
listing
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Product comes as an assembled kit that includes an attachment screw
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Contact design provides 4 points of contact to the ground wire for high reliability
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Product is easy to install with simple tools that are readily available
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Integral stamped housing feature cuts through the anodized aluminum surface when securing to the module
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For use with
solar panels
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RoHS Compliant
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The
SOLKLAMP ground bolts
are designed for
solar module grounding
applications using solid copper uninsulated 6 AWG to 12 AWG wire. The
grounding
assembly consists of a wire bolt (wire slot on one end and threaded post on the other), wire binding hex nut, and mounting hex washer nut.The grounding assembly is used with metal-framed photovoltaic (
solar
) panels and related products that require
grounding
for safety reasons.
Key Features
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SOLKLAMP ground bolt
- UL 467 approved, a requirement for UL 1703
solar panel
listing
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Rugged and compact
hex bolt
design made from stainless steel
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Quick and easy mounting procedures
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Patented bottom edge feature cuts through the annodized aluminum surface when securing to the module frame
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No special tooling required to apply product
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For use with
solar panels
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TE Connectivity Junction Boxes
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The
TE Connectivity junction box concept
is based on a flexible, open system structure, which allows serial as well as parallel
interconnection
via direct
wire connect
or separable
connectors
. With 3 sizes of
junction boxes
, up to six contact termination rails are available for
photovoltaic foil connection
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Datasheets:
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Key Features
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Variable wiring options
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Easily accessible
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Simple, fast and cost-effective assembly
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Flat, low profile design
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High current carrying capacity
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Good thermal balance with integral breather element
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Connectorized or direct wire configurations
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Up to four outputs possible
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Up to six internal rails for foil termination
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No potting required
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Customer-specific solutions
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TÜV and UL approved
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IP 65
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Standards and Specs
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IEC 61215 Edition 2
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IEC 61646
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IEC 61730-2 Ed. 1
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Protection Class II
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UL 1703
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UL File No. E226440
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TÜV
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IP65 for Junction Box, IP67 for connectors
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ROHS Compliant
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IEC 60228 Class 5
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NEC 2008
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TE Connectivity Solar Cable
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TE Connectivity
produces
wire
that is designed to meet the
harsh environmental
conditions typical of
photovoltaic
installations.
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The
ZKLA
flexible, dual wall, halogen free and cross linked
solar wire
offers long term stability with
TÜV UL
approval. Its outstanding features include: high resistance against environmental conditions such as
humidity
,
UV
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radiation
and
ozone
. In addition, it has excellent resistance to abrasion and temperature extremes. The
wire
has a high dielectric withstanding voltage and due to its fine-stranded, tin plated copper conductor, it is easy to handle, bend, route, and to strip.
Key Features (Global ZKLA)
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Dual wall insulation meets industry requirement
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Electron beam cross-linked
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Outer insulation provides resistance to U.V., water, ozone, fluids, salt, general weathering
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Excellent resistance to abrasion
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Halogen free, flame retardant, low toxicity
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Very low smoke emissions
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High strand count conductor provides flexibility and stripping performance
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Multiple cable diameters available
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Operating Temperature from -40°C up to +125°C
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Voltage Rating up to 2600 V DC
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IEC 60228 Class 5 (stranded tin plated copper and flexible)
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TÜV certified acc. to 2Pfg 1169/08.2007
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UL certified to 4703
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10-14 awg
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USE-2
Approved
Solar Cable
- For the North American Market UL approved cable is offered in 10 through 14 AWG. This cable is approved for
USE
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2
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XHHW
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2
,
RHW
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2
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RHH
. Sunlight, gasoline, and petroleum resistance make this an ideal
cable
for any
solar
installation in North America. A high strand count increases the flexibility and tinned copper wire strands ease the use of this cable.
Key Features (USE-2)
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Insulation provides resistance to U.V., water, ozone, fluids, salt, gasoline, and petroleum general weathering
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High strand count conductor provides flexibility and stripping performance
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Multiple cable diameters available
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Operating Temperature up to +90°C
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Voltage Rating of 600 V DC
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UL certified to 854 (USE-2) - 10-14 AWG
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UL File E314122 and E314123
Applications
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Photovoltaic
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Wire jumpers between
solar
panels,
solar
roof tiles, between panels and AC/DC inverters, "home-runs"
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TE Connectivity Solar Labels
Solar Identification Labels
National Electric Code (NEC) demands proper marking and labeling of
solar systems
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TE Connectivity labels
are designed to withstand harsh outdoor environments for
solar
,
wind
, and general use. The labels can be exposed to rain, intense sunlight, UV rays, snow, ice, cold temperature, sand, salt spray and condensation from fog. The
solar
labels meet the requirements of the IEC 61215 / IEC 61646.
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Materials
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3 mil cast PVC film
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Permanent acrylic adhesive
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UV resistant over lam when applicable
Additional Resources
Solar Identification Labels Flyer
Solar Labels White Paper
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Features
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Suited for use in identification of solar photovoltaic installations
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DC Disconnects and Inverters
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Main Service Disconnect
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Raceways, enclosures, cable assemblies and junction boxes
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For use on painted smooth metal and textured metal surfaces
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Excellent durability in outdoor elements such as UV, rain, humidity, cold and salt spray
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Multiple formats available
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RoHS Compliant
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Must be applied at or above application temperature (40°F)
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Specifications & Approvals
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ASTM D 3652 : Physical Construction
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ASTM D 3330 : Adhesion
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ASTM D 2979 : Adhesion
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ASTM D 1000 : Flammability
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ASTM D 3759 : Tensile Strength and Elongation
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MIL-STD 202G : Method 215
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ASTM D 3424 : Method 4, UV Light exposure
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ASTM G85 : Annex 5, Salt Spray - Prohesion
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ASTM 81531 : Print Adherence
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Reflective Solar Labels
Reflective solar labels
are manufactured using
retro reflective
marking to provide emergency responders with appropriate warning and guidance relative to isolating the
solar electric
system. The
label
(s) were designed to be in accordance with the dimensional, functional and verbiage requirements established by the California Fire Marshall's April 2009,
Solar Photovoltaic
Installation Guideline.
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Features
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Reflective quality
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Its special impact and scratch resistant surface and flexibility make it suitable for identification in darkened areas, i.e., conduit, raceways, enclosures, etc
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White reflective lettering stands out from the red ink when hit with a light source, such as a flashlight
Materials
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CAUTION SOLAR CIRCUIT: Permanent acrylic adhesive
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3 mil cast PVC film
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UV resistant over lam when applicable
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Specifications & Approvals
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ASTM D4956 : International specifications for reflective materials
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ASTM D 3652 : Physical Construction
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ASTM D 3330 : Adhesion
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ASTM D 2979 : Adhesion
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ASTM D 1000 : Flammability
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ASTM D 3759 : Tensile Strength and Elongation
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MIL-STD 202G : Method 215
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ASTM D 3424 : Method 4, UV Light exposure
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ASTM G85 : Annex 5, Salt Spray - Prohesion
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ASTM 81531 : Print Adherence
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Solar Rating Labels
The
Solar Rating Labels
are designed to meet the industry needs by providing a white printable area to add important system information such as maximum
system voltage
and
system current
. The same robust materials are used in the construction of these
labels
as with the standard
solar identification labels
noted above. The system rating data can be added using thermal transfer ink ribbon and printer or by using an indelible marker. For best results, it is recommended to use the UV resistant clear over-laminate label over the printed label for further protection.
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Features
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Suited for use in identification of
solar
photovoltaic installations
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DC Disconnects and Inverters
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Main Service Disconnect
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Raceways, enclosures, cable assemblies and junction boxes
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For use on painted smooth metal and textured metal surfaces
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Excellent durability in outdoor elements such as UV, rain, humidity, cold and salt spray
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Multiple formats available
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RoHS Compliant
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Must be applied at or above application temperature (40°F)
Materials
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High performance vinyl base material
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UV resistant ink
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UV resistant clear lamination
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Specifications & Approvals
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ASTM D 3652 : Physical Construction
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ASTM D 3330 : Adhesion
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ASTM D 2979 : Adhesion
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ASTM D 1000 : Flammability
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ASTM D 3759 : Tensile Strength and Elongation
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MIL-STD 202G Method 215
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ASTM D 3424 Method 4 : UV Light exposure
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ASTM G85 Annex 5 : Salt Spray - Prohesion
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ASTM 81531 : Print Adherence
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ASTM D4956 : International specifications for reflective materials
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Canadian Solar Installation Warning Labels
Canadian Solar Installation Warning Labels
are designed per the
Electrical Safety Authority
(
ESA
) standard for use on
smooth painted metal and textured metal surfaces. The labels feature UV resistant ink and permanent acrylic adhesive. The
Canadian Solar Installation Warning Labels
from
TE Connectivity
are made for use in extreme outdoor environments such as UV, rain, humidity, cold, and salt spray.
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Features
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For use on smooth painted metal and
textured metal surfaces
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Excellent durability in extreme outdoor
elements such as UV, rain, humidity, cold
and salt spray
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RoHS compliant
Materials
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High performance vinyl base material
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UV resistant ink
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UV resistant clear lamination
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