• Phoenix Contact (India) Private Limited

Sunclix Reliable Connectors for Photovoltaic Industry

In photovoltaic systems, the plug connections between the devices are often the lowest priority. Nevertheless, the right or wrong type of connection can make all the difference to how a device performs on the market. A right PV connector that is well integrated into the signal chain is beneficial not only to device manufacturers but also to the technicians who install the PV systems.

Whether it’s for a PV Junction box, PV inverter, a combiner box, or a device with monitoring electronics – the range of available plug connectors is huge. In order to make the right selection, the connector’s operating conditions and its user-friendliness should be taken into consideration for the entire lifespan of the device: From its manufacture right through to its installation and operation in the field. If a device manufacturer neglects this last aspect, the envisioned market position may well stay out of reach, even if the product is very convincing in other regards.

From PV module and the string combiner box to the inventors – The Sunclix from Phoenix Contact offers an exclusive range of cabling solutions for Photovoltaic System. These were designed with durability and quick and easy installation in mind. The DC plug-in connectors can be assembled in the field within approximately 10 to 15 seconds without special tools. The technology also ensures long-term system availability even under extreme atmospheric influences. The most highlighting feature of the product is that this is not physically compatible to any other connector in the market. This means the connections in the field will be saved from all the crucial and harmful parameters, which lead to burning and high energy losses. The lost energy per connection is not fed into the Grid and it is the financial loss for the investors, developers and contractors.

Technically, Sunclix solutions cover up to 1500 V and 65 A connection requirement for wire size up to 16 sq mm. When plugged in, the connectors provide protection class IP68 (24 h/2 m). Not only in the field, for all the important solar devices like inverters, combiner boxes, etc., Sunclix feed-through connectors with different colour cables and flexible lengths provides the advantage of achieving the factory controlled wiring without the need of opening these devices in the field. The capability of offering the data connectors for applications like string monitoring, weather monitoring, etc., and the AC power connectors is an add-on advantage for the customers to get the complete solution from the single stop shop.

Customer benefits:

• Easy and quick installation due to plug-n-play system
No special tools required for the field installation
• Project lead time reduces due to easy operations
• Very competitive due to local manufacturing
• Reduces financial losses
• Safe connection from the long term system perspective