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Instruction Sheet

SOLARLOK Interconnection System

411-18305-1

26 JUL 2011 Rev. G

TE CONNECTIVITY,

Harrisburg, PA 17105

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1. Introduction

This instruction sheet covers the installation and termination of the S

OLARLOK* connectors and accessory.

2. Supporting Documents

2.1. Customer Drawings

Dimensions and material specifications for this product can be found in the following customer drawings

PN 1394461 Photovoltaic Connector Pin 1 pos.

PN 1394462 Photovoltaic Connector Socket 1 pos.

PN 1534226 Interlock Clip

PN 2106207 S

OLARLOK Locking Collar (UL / NEC Certified)

PN 1534611, PN 1740277 T-Distributor

2.2. Product Specification

Performance results for the SOLARLOK products can be found in Product Specification 108-18701.

2.3. Application Specification

Connectors shall be assembled per Application Specifications 114-18488-1, to ensure correct connector

assembly and crimp quality. Please refer to SOLARLOK Application Specification 114-94061 for additional

details on contact termination.

3. Tools

The following tools are available for the contact crimping:

Table 1

Pos.

Nr.

Tyco Electronics-

Part number

Wire Size

Approval

Order text

4-1579002-2 2.5 + 4.0 + 6.0 mm² N/A SOLARLOK insulating Stripper

1-1579004-1 2.5 mm²

TÜV

Hand-Crimp tool (complete) for SOLARLOK

screw machined contacts

1-1579004-2 4.0 + 6.0 mm²

TÜV

Hand-Crimp tool (complete) for SOLARLOK

screw machined contacts

0-1579004-8 2.5 + 4.0 + 6mm

TÜV

Hand-Crimp tool (complete) for SOLARLOK

screw machined contacts (Alternativ to Pos 2

und 3).

1-1102855-3 For all wire sizes N/A Ejection Tool

0-1579000-4 For all wire sizes

N/A

Adapter for Crimphead

(To use with the Electric Terminator CS200)

539630-1 For all wire sizes TÜV / UL Electric Terminator CS 200

7-1579001-8 2,5 mm²

TÜV

Crimp head for SOLARLOK screw machined

contacts

7-1579001-9 4.0 + 6,0 mm²

TÜV

Crimp head for SOLARLOK screw machined

contacts

2-1579005-1 Recommended for 2.5 mm²

wire size

N / A

Basic Tool short (to use as hand tool together

with a Crimphead (Pos 8)

2-1579005-2 Recommended for 4 - 6 mm²

wire size

N / A

Basic Tool long (to use as hand tool together

with a Crimp head (Pos 9)

1-1579004-8 AWG 14

Hand-Crimp tool (complete) for SOLARLOK

screw machined contacts

1-1579004-9 AWG 12

Hand-Crimp tool (complete) for SOLARLOK

screw machined contacts

2-1579004-0 AWG 10

Hand-Crimp tool (complete) for SOLARLOK

screw machined contacts

1534858 N / A N / A SOLARLOK Field Service Kit

5-1579010-4 N / A N / A SOLARLOK Installer Starter Kit, Standard

Summary of content (7 pages)

PAGE 1
411-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 1. 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G Introduction This instruction sheet covers the installation and termination of the SOLARLOK* connectors and accessory. 2. Supporting Documents 2.1. Customer Drawings Dimensions and material specifications for this product can be found in the following customer drawings PN 1394461 PN 1394462 PN 1534226 PN 2106207 Photovoltaic Connector Pin 1 pos. Photovoltaic Connector Socket 1 pos.
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411-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 4. Accessories 4.1. T-Distributor 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G The T-Distributor is used for connecting a parallel circuit or coupling. Take care to ensure that the max. overall current is not exceed. The T-Distributer must always be fully completely connected! CAUTION: Do not disconnect the connector under load (see 5.3.4)! Disconnect circuit from load before unplugging connectors. Cable assemblies should be labeled using Label 1718077-1. 4.2.
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411-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G To identify the needed contact Part Number (See the following Table 2) Only Cables released from Tyco Electronics are permitted to use with SOLARLOK Components! For further information, please refer to TE Application Specification 114-94061. Table 2 Available Crimp Contacts for SOLARLOK Interconnection System Wire Gauges Pin Contact Socket Contact SOLARLOK Crimp Tool 2.
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11-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 5.3.1 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G Selection of Cable Connectors The cable connectors are delivered as Kits, containing all necessary parts including the Crimp Contacts. There are different Cable Connector Kits available.
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411-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G For further information, please refer to TE Application Specification 114-94061. Make sure that the contact is correctly positioned in the applicator or hand tool. For easier handling, use the locator. For pre-assembled connectors, start with chapter 5.3.2.4 5.3.2.2 Press seal into the connector housing until it stops (see Fig. 5 and 6). Figure 5 Components of connector housing Figure 6 Pre assembled seal 5.3.2.
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411-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 5.3.3 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G Connector Mating When mating the SOLARLOK connectors, ensure the following: Connectors labeled with a + or – are keyed and can only be mated to similarly marked and keyed connectors. Caution: The “neutral” designated pin-connectors incorporate no keying features and may be freely mated to either + or – keyed female connectors. The neutral product must not be used where maintaining polarity is critical.
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411-18305-1 Instruction Sheet SOLARLOK Interconnection System 5.3.5 26 JUL 2011 Rev. G Cable Routing A minimum bending radius R ≥ 5 x cable diameter must be maintained. The cable must be routed in a way that the tensile stress on the conductor or connections is prevented. 6. Maximum operating conditions max. system voltage: 1000V (for UL 600V) max.