Amphenol®
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www.amphenol-industrial.com
H4 PV Connector
Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST) offers
products and solutions for all segments of the solar electric
system. AIST understands the need for efcient (low loss)
power transfer, highly reliable, and cost effective solutions
that are required to be competitive in this industry. We
can provide panel manufacturers, installers, and OEM’s
with connectivity products for both thin lm and crystalline
silicon technologies. Amphenol has a broad range of
technologies to help minimize the cost of inverters and
power conditioners. Amphenol Industrial can help you
power the planet with the sun. The H4 PV Connector is just
one product of the many solar interconnect solutions AIST
has to offer. For more information, please visit our website:
solar.amphenol-industrial.com
Features:
• UL 1500V, TÜV 1500V Class B, and CSA approved
• Meets all 2008/2011 NEC handbook requirements
• Quick and easy secure snap lock mating, per 2014
NEC handbook, paragraph 690.33(C)
• Simple unlocking tool meets NEC requirements
• Long-term UV and Ozone resistance
• Highest current rating in industry
• RoHS compliant
• Complete Cable Assemblies available
• Low contact resistance means low loss
• Ready for eld assembly
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented
without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements of suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not
recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Technical D at a
North America:
Amphenol Industrial Operations
180 N. Freeport Drive, Plant 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Tel: (520) 285-5130
Fax: (520) 285-5134
Email: rpedrazzini@amphenol-aio.com
Europe:
Amphenol Industrial Operations Europe
Via Barbaiana 5
1-20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39 02 93254.204
Fax: +39 02 93254.444
Email: info@amphenol-aio.com
Middle East:
Amphenol Middle East Enterprises FZE
Office C-37 PO Box 21107
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Tel: +9716-7422494
Fax: +9716-7422941
Email: ameefze@eim.ae
Asia:
Amphenol Technology Shenzhen Ltd
Block 5 Fuan 2nd Industrial Park
Dayang Rd, Fuyong Baoan
Baoan, Shenzhen, China 518103
Tel; +86 755 2881 8389
Fax; +86 755 2991 8310
Email: enquiry@amphenol-aio.com
For further information on your individual application requirements, contact: Amphenol Corporation
Helios
Amphenol solar connector
Rated current 32A(2.5mm, AWG14), 40A(4.0mm, AWG12), 44A(6.0mm, AWG10), 65A(10.0mm, AWG8)
Rated voltage 1000V (IEC/CEI), 1000V(UL)
Test voltage 6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50µS)(IEC)
Typical contact resistance 0.25m Ω
Contact material Copper, tin plated
Contact system Machined/Cold Formed or Stamped & Formed with RADSOK®insert
Insulation material PC
Locking mechanism Snap-lock, special unlock tool required to un-mate as required by NEC2008
Cable strain relief Compression gland with ratcheting gland nut
Degree of protection IP68 (1 meter, 1 hour) mated
Safety class II (IEC61140)
Pollution degree 2 (IEC60664)
Overvoltage category III (IEC60664)
Flame class UL94-V0
Ambient temperature range -40°C to +85°C
R 50157783 E 339277
Crimp Tool
Universal Unlocking Tool
250535
Tool-Kit
Derat ing curves
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
H4 C F C 2 D I S
Product line Product type Gender Connector type Cable size Approvals Packaging Variations
H4 Helios H4 C Connector F Female + C Cable Gland 1 1.5-2.5mm²/ 14 AWG T TÜV I Single S S & F contact
(Single contact)
MMale - 2 2.5mm²/ 14 AWG U UL C 100 pcs Bag T Screw Termination
(Field Installation)
P Mated pair 4 4.0mm²/ 12 AWG D Dual M 500 pcs Bag
5 4.0-6.0mm²/ 10-12 AWG
6 6.0mm²/ 10 AWG
E Enlarged for
8 AWG 8 10.0mm²/ 8 AWG
0 Less Contacts
How t o order
How t o order assembly tools
Description Ordering code
H4 Strip Tool H4TS0000
H4 Crimp Tool H4TC0001
H4 Wrench Tool H4TW0001
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool H4TU0000
H4 Tool-Kit H4TK0000 Strip Tool for 2,5SQMM-6SQMM
(AWG10-AWG14)
Wrench Tool
Rated Voltages
& Currents
UL 1500V 15A (2.5mm2 / 14AWG), 20A (4.0mm2 / 12AWG), 30A (6.0mm2 / 10AWG) 1000V 50A (10.0mm2 / 8AWG)
TÜV 1500V (IEC Class B) 31A (2.5mm2 / 14AWG), 42A (4.0mm2 / 12AWG), 53A (6.0mm2 / 10AWG) 1000V 65A (10.0mm2 / 8AWG)
Test Voltage 6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50μS)(IEC)
Typical contract resistance 0.25m Ω
Contact material Tin-plated Copper
Contact system options Machined/Cold-formed (CF) OR Stamped & Formed (S&F), both with Amphenol’s RADSOK® Insert
Cable OD ranges 4.5 – 7.8mm for Sizes 2.5mm2 / 14AWG to 6.0mm2 / 10AWG, 7.6 – 9.3mm for Size 10.0mm2 / 8AWG (Enlarge H4)
Locking mechanism Meets 2014 NEC handbook 690.33(C) requirement for self-locking with tool-required unlock
Cable strain relief Compression gland featuring a torque-limiting, ratcheting gland nut (when used with tool H4TW0001, below)
Ingress Protection Rating IP68, mated (1 meter, 1 hour)
Ambient temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Flammability Classication UL 94 V-0
H4 PV Connector
For further information on your individual application requirements, contact: Amphenol Corporation
North America:
Amphenol Industrial Operations
180 N. Freeport Drive, Plant 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Tel: (888) 364-9011
Fax: (520) 285-5134
Email: tech@amphenol-aio.com
Europe:
Amphenol Industrial Operations Europe
Via Barbaiana 5
1-20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39 02 93254.204
Fax: +39 02 93254.444
Email: info@amphenol-aio.com
Middle East:
Amphenol Middle East Enterprises FZE
Ofce C-37 PO Box 21107
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Tel: +9 716-7422494
Fax: +9 716-7422941
Email: jhussain@amphenol-industrial.com
Asia:
Amphenol Technology (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd.
No. 63 Xin Han Road, San Zao Town
Jin Wan District, Zhuhai City, China 519040
Tel: +86 756-3989760
Fax: +86 756-3989768
Email: enquiry@amphenol-aio.com
Notice: Specications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Ofce for the latest specications. All
statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility
of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements of suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that
any such use is free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are
indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented
without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements of suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not
recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Technical D at a
North America:
Amphenol Industrial Operations
180 N. Freeport Drive, Plant 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Tel: (520) 285-5130
Fax: (520) 285-5134
Email: rpedrazzini@amphenol-aio.com
Europe:
Amphenol Industrial Operations Europe
Via Barbaiana 5
1-20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39 02 93254.204
Fax: +39 02 93254.444
Email: info@amphenol-aio.com
Middle East:
Amphenol Middle East Enterprises FZE
Office C-37 PO Box 21107
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Tel: +9716-7422494
Fax: +9716-7422941
Email: ameefze@eim.ae
Asia:
Amphenol Technology Shenzhen Ltd
Block 5 Fuan 2nd Industrial Park
Dayang Rd, Fuyong Baoan
Baoan, Shenzhen, China 518103
Tel; +86 755 2881 8389
Fax; +86 755 2991 8310
Email: enquiry@amphenol-aio.com
For further information on your individual application requirements, contact: Amphenol Corporation
H4 PV Connector
Rated current 32A(2.5mm, AWG14), 40A(4.0mm, AWG12), 44A(6.0mm, AWG10), 65A(10.0mm, AWG8)
Rated voltage 1500V (IEC/TÜV), 1000V(UL)
Test voltage 6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50µS)(IEC)
Typical contact resistance 0.25m Ω
Contact material Copper, tin plated
Contact system Machined/Cold Formed or Stamped & Formed with RADSOK®insert
Insulation material PC
Locking mechanism Snap-lock, special unlock tool required to un-mate as required by NEC2008
Cable strain relief Compression gland with ratcheting gland nut
Degree of protection IP68 (1 meter, 1 hour) mated
Safety class II (IEC61140)
Pollution degree 2 (IEC60664)
Overvoltage category III (IEC60664)
Flame class UL94-V0
Ambient temperature range -40°C to +85°C
R 72123201 E 339277
H4 Crimp Tool
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool
250535
H4 Tool-Kit
Derating curves
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
H4 C F C 2 D I S
Product line Product type Gender Connector type Cable size Approvals Packaging Variations
H4 H4 C Connector F Female + C Cable Gland 1 1.5-2.5mm²/ 16-14 AWG
(S & F Contact) T TÜV I Single Leave Blank for
Machined Contact
MMale - 2 2.5mm²/ 14 AWG
(Machined Contact) U UL C 100 pcs Bag S S & F contact
(S ingle contact)
P Mated pair 4 4.0mm²/ 12 AWG
(Machined Contact) D Dual M 500 pcs Bag
4 4.0-6.0mm²/ 12-10 AWG
(S & F Contact)
66.0mm²/ 10 AWG
(Machined Contact)
8 10.0mm²/ 8 AWG
0 Less Contacts
How to order
How to order accessories
Description Ordering code
H4 Sealing Cap Female H4PF
H4 Sealing Cap Male H4PM
H4 Strip Tool H4TS0000
H4 Crimp Tool (machined contact) H4TC0001
H4 Crimp Tool (S & F contact) H4TC0002
H4 Wrench Tool H4TW0001
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool H4TU0000
H4 Tool-Kit H4TK0000 H4 Strip Tool
H4 Wrench Tool
H4 Sealing Cap Female
H4 Sealing Cap Female
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented
without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements of suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not
recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Technical Data
North America:
Amphenol Industrial Operations
180 N. Freeport Drive, Plant 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Tel: (520) 285-5130
Fax: (520) 285-5134
Email: rpedrazzini@amphenol-aio.com
Europe:
Amphenol Industrial Operations Europe
Via Barbaiana 5
1-20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39 02 93254.204
Fax: +39 02 93254.444
Email: info@amphenol-aio.com
Middle East:
Amphenol Middle East Enterprises FZE
Office C-37 PO Box 21107
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Tel: +9716-7422494
Fax: +9716-7422941
Email: ameefze@eim.ae
Asia:
Amphenol Technology Shenzhen Ltd
Block 5 Fuan 2nd Industrial Park
Dayang Rd, Fuyong Baoan
Baoan, Shenzhen, China 518103
Tel; +86 755 2881 8389
Fax; +86 755 2991 8310
Email: enquiry@amphenol-aio.com
For further information on your individual application requirements, contact: Amphenol Corporation
H4 PV Connector
Rated current 32A(2.5mm, AWG14), 40A(4.0mm, AWG12), 44A(6.0mm, AWG10), 65A(10.0mm, AWG8)
Rated voltage 1500V (IEC/TÜV), 1000V(UL)
Test voltage 6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50µS)(IEC)
Typical contact resistance 0.25m Ω
Contact material Copper, tin plated
Contact system Machined/Cold Formed or Stamped & Formed with RADSOK®insert
Insulation material PC
Locking mechanism Snap-lock, special unlock tool required to un-mate as required by NEC2008
Cable strain relief Compression gland with ratcheting gland nut
Degree of protection IP68 (1 meter, 1 hour) mated
Safety class II (IEC61140)
Pollution degree 2 (IEC60664)
Overvoltage category III (IEC60664)
Flame class UL94-V0
Ambient temperature range -40°C to +85°C
R 72123201 E 339277
H4 Crimp Tool
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool
250535
H4 Tool-Kit
Derating curves
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
H4 C F C 2 D I S
Product line Product type Gender Connector type Cable size Approvals Packaging Variations
H4 H4 C Connector F Female + C Cable Gland 1 1.5-2.5mm²/ 16-14 AWG
(S & F Contact) T TÜV I Single Leave Blank for
Machined Contact
MMale - 2 2.5mm²/ 14 AWG
(Machined Contact) U UL C 100 pcs Bag S S & F contact
(S ingle contact)
P Mated pair 4 4.0mm²/ 12 AWG
(Machined Contact) D Dual M 500 pcs Bag
4 4.0-6.0mm²/ 12-10 AWG
(S & F Contact)
66.0mm²/ 10 AWG
(Machined Contact)
8 10.0mm²/ 8 AWG
0 Less Contacts
How to order
How to order accessories
Description Ordering code
H4 Sealing Cap Female H4PF
H4 Sealing Cap Male H4PM
H4 Strip Tool H4TS0000
H4 Crimp Tool (machined contact) H4TC0001
H4 Crimp Tool (S & F contact) H4TC0002
H4 Wrench Tool H4TW0001
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool H4TU0000
H4 Tool-Kit H4TK0000
H4 Strip Tool
H4 Wrench Tool
H4 Sealing Cap Female
H4 Sealing Cap Female
De-rating curves
How to Order (where applicable, choose one code per person)
Tool and Accessory Order Codes
H4 Tool-Kit H4TK0000
H4 Sealing Cap (for female) H4PF
H4 Sealing Cap (for male) H4PM
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool H4TU0000
H4 Crimp Tool (Machined Contact) H4TC0001
H4 Crimp Tool (S&F contact) H4TC0002
H4 Wrench Tool H4TW0001
H4 Strip Tool H4TS0000
Technical Data
H4 Sealing Cap -
Female
H4 Universal
Unlocking Tool
H4 Wrench Tool
H4 Tool-Kit
H4 Sealing Cap - Male
H4 Crimp Tool
H4 Strip Tool
H4 PV Connector
Technical Data
Rated Voltages
& Currents
UL
1000V
15A (2.5mm2 / 14AWG), 20A (4.0mm2 / 12AWG), 30A (6.0mm2 / 10AWG), 50A (10.0mm2 / 8AWG)
TÜV
1500V
32A (2.5mm2 / 14AWG), 40A (4.0mm2 / 12AWG), 44A (6.0mm2 / 10AWG), 65A (10.0mm2 / 8AWG)
Test Voltages
6kV for 1 minute, 10kV impulse (1.2/50μS)(IEC)
Typical contact resistance
0.25mΩ
Contact material
Tin-plated Copper
Contact system options
Machined/Cold-formed OR Stamped & Formed (S&F), both with Amphenol’s RADSOK® Insert
Cable OD Ranges
4.5 – 7.8mm for Sizes 2.5mm2 / 14AWG to 6.0mm2 / 10AWG, 7.6 – 9.3mm for Size 10.0mm2 / 8AWG (Enlarge H4)
Locking mechanism
Meets 2014 NEC Handbook 690.33(C) requirement for self-locking with tool-required unlock
Cable strain relief
Compression gland featuring a torque-limiting, ratcheting gland nut (when used with tool H4TW0001, below)
Ingress Protection Rating
IP68, mated (1 meter, 1 hour)
Ambient Temperature Range
-40°C to +85°C
Flammability Classification
UL 94 V-0
E 339277
R 50157783 250535
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements,
information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or
implied. Statements of suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent
infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not
be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
How to Order ( where applicable, choose one code per position)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Product Line
Product Type
Gender
Connector Type
Cable Size
Certifications
Packaging
S&F Contact?
H4
C
(Connector)
F
Female (+)
C
Cable
Gland
Type
0
Less Contacts
T
TÜV
I
1 pc/bag
S
2
2.5mm²/ 14 WG
M
Male (-)
U
UL
C
100
pcs/bag
4
4.0mm²/ 12AWG
P
Pair
6
6.0mm²/ 10AWG
D
Dual
TÜV & UL
M
500
pcs/bag
E
Enlarged
for 10mm2
/ 8AWG
8
10.0mm²/ 8AWG
Tool and Accessory Order Codes
H4 Tool-Kit
H4TK0000
H4 Sealing Cap -Female
H4PF
H4 Sealing Cap - Male
H4PM
H4 Universal Unlocking Tool
H4TU0000
H4 Crimp Tool (Machined Contact)
H4TC0001
H4 Crimp Tool (S&F contact)
H4TC0002
H4 Wrench Tool
H4TW0001
H4 Strip Tool
H4TS0000
North America:
Amphenol Industrial Operations 180
N. Freeport Drive, Plant 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Tel: (888) 364-9011
Fax: (520) 285-5134
tech@amphenol-aio.com
Europe:
Amphenol Industrial Operations
Europe Via Barbaiana 5
1-20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39 02 93254.204
Fax: +39 02 93254.444
info@amphenol-aio.com
Middle East:
Amphenol Middle East Enterprises
FZE Office C-37 PO Box 21107
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Tel: +9 716-7422494
Fax: +9 716-7422941
jhussain@amphenol-industrial.com
Asia:
Amphenol Technology (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd.
No. 63 Xin Han Road, San Zao Town, Jin
Wan District, Zhuhai City, China 519040
Tel: +86 756-3989760
Fax: +86 756-3989768
enquiry@amphenol-aio.com
De-rating curves
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Product Line Product Type Gender Connector Type Cable Size Certications Packaging Contact Type
H4 C
(Connector)
FFemale
(+) CCable
Gland Type
0 Less Contacts
D
Dual
TÜV & UL
I
1
pc/bag Leave
Blank
CF
Contact
2 2.5mm²/ 14 WG
4
4.0mm²/ 12AW C100
pcs/bags
M500
pcs/bags S* S & F
Contact
MMale
(-)
6 6.0mm²/ 10AWG
E
Enlarged
for 10mm2 /
8AWG
8
10.0mm²/ 8AWG
*When ordering a S&F contact, please use cable size order code “4” for both 4.0mm²/ 12AWG & 6.0mm²/ 10AWG
