LC3-CP 30 LC3-CP 31
www.lumberg.com 11/2012
LC3-CP 30
LC3-CP 31
Connectivity solutions for photovoltaic power systems
LC3®-CP – Connector Parts without cable
*a recess for optional unmating preventer LC3-CX 90
according to NEC 2008 NFPA 70
*b marking + on LC3-CP ...-1, - on LC3-CP ...-2
Standard packaging: individual parts in bulk, sorted
in plastic bags of 50 pieces, in a cardboard box
LC3®photovoltaic connector, field-attachable, with crimp
contact
LC3-CP 30: plug
LC3-CP 31: socket
1. Temperature range -40 °C/+85 °C
(+110 °C upper limit temperature)
2. Materials halogen-free, UV-resistant
Insulating body/housing TPU, V0 according to UL 94
Contact pin/bush CuZn, pre-nickeled and tin-plated
Contact protection (plugs only) PA, V0 according to UL 94
Sleeve (sockets only) CuZn, vernickelt
Cap nut PA, V0 according to UL 94
Seal NBR
3. Mechanical data
Insertion force1≤89 N
Withdrawal force1≥89 N
Mating cycles150
Tightening torque cap nut22–3 Nm
Mating with photovoltaic connectors LC3
Protection degree3IP 68
Connectable conductors crimp terminal
Photovoltaic cable, double-insulated4
Section LC3-CP 3... 2.5 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
Section LC3-CP 3... 4.0 4.0 mm² (AWG 12)
Section LC3-CP 3... 6.0 6.0 mm² (AWG 10)
Cable diameter
4–8 mm
Approved cables on the Internet site www.lumberg.com
4. Electrical data (at Tamb 20 °C)
Contact resistance1≤5 mΩ
Rated current1LC3-CP 3... 2.5 22 A at Tamb 85 °C
Rated current1LC3-CP 3... 4.0 35 A at Tamb 85 °C
Rated current1LC3-CP 3... 6.0 40 A at Tamb 85 °C
Rated voltage51000 V DC
Overvoltage category5III (8 kV)
Material group5I (IEC)/0 (UL) (CTI ≥600)
Creepage distance ≥12.5 mm
Clearance ≥12.5 mm
Insulation resistance > 10 GΩ
1measured with a proper counterpart
2strain relief test according to TÜV specification ensured by use of cable
according to Lumberg specification
3only in mated condition with a proper counterpart
IP X8 requirements under agreement between manufacturer and user
4wire construction preferably according to IEC 60228 class 5, for more
details see separate data sheet on request
5according to DIN EN 60664/IEC 60664 resp. according to ANSI/UL 746A
Composition of type designation
Series: LC3 or LC4
Type of product
CP Connector Part
Configuration
30 field-attachable plug
31 field-attachable socket
Polarity
-1 +
-2 –
Cable section
2.5 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
4.0 4.0 mm² (AWG 12)
6.0 6.0 mm² (AWG 10)
Package unit option
50 pieces (standard, indivi-
dual parts in bulk, sorted)
VP7 500 pieces (individual parts
in bulk, sorted)
VP19 50 pieces (one plastic bag
per connector)
LC3-CP 30-1 4.0 VP7
