The SOLARLOK Concept
SOLARLOK Photovoltaic Interconnection System Catalog 889753-3
Revised 9-2009
All dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. All specifications subject to change.
Consult Tyco Electronics for latest specifications. 1
System Features
Junction Box
IVariable wiring options
IEasily accessible
ISimple, fast and cost-effective
assembly
IFlat, low profile design
IHigh current carrying capacity
IGood thermal balance
IConnectorized or direct wire
configurations
IUp to four outputs possible
IUp to six internal rails
ICustomer-specific solutions
ITÜV and UL approved
Connector
ISimple on-site processing
IMating safety provided by
keyed housings
ISemi-automatic assembly
capability possible
IMultiple plugging and
unplugging cycles
IAccomodates solar cable with
different insulation diameters
IHigh current carrying capacity
IWide temperature operating
range
ITÜV and UL approved
Solar Cable
IDual wall insulation
IElectron beam cross-linked
IExcellent resistance to U.V.,
water, ozone, fluids, salt,
general weathering
IExcellent resistance to abrasion
IHalogen free, flame retardant,
low toxicity
IVery low smoke emissions
IExcellent flexibility and
stripping performance
IDifferent cable diameters
IOperating Temperature from
–40 °C up to +125 °C
IVoltage Rating up to 1800 V DC
IShort circuit resistant
up to +250 °C
ITÜV and UL approved
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.
Having served a niche market
in the past, 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.
Tyco Electronics will be con-
tributing 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
significantly reduces installation
costs of the solar energy system.
The 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. Within the
junction box, up to six termina-
tion places rails are available for
photovoltaic foil connection.
The male and female cable
coupler was designed for high
voltage and high current-carrying
capacity in addition to the well-
established IP 67 sealing require-
ment in the photovoltaic industry.
Mating safety is provided by
polarity keyed housings, fully
shrouded contacts, reliable high
cycle life, and squeeze to release
connection system. In addition,
a wide temperature range and ful-
fillment of worldwide standards
for photovoltaic connection
systems complement the robust
product specification.
The design of the male and
female receptacle for the junction
box and the DC/AC converter
follow the cable coupler “click
philosophy” for quick and secure
mating even in difficult mounting
positions.
If required by the customer, the
junction box can be delivered
pre-configured with diodes,
jumpers, plug connectors, and
solar cable pigtails.