Dual certified Amphenol H4SMC4DMS DC connector supporting 14AWG to 8AWG wire gauges with IP68 rating
Product Overview
The Amphe-PV H4 Plus from Amphenol Industrial Sustainable Technologies (AIST) is a robust, dual-certified DC connector designed for photovoltaic (PV) modules and installations worldwide. Building upon the established H4 connector, this advanced version offers enhanced durability, Amphenol-compatible mating, and Amphenols low resistance RADSOK contact technology. It supports wire gauges from 14AWG/2.5mm to 8AWG/10mm and boasts an IP68 rating. Key improvements include a ratcheting gland back nut to prevent backspin, an enhanced sealing grommet for superior wet leakage performance, and optimized contact design for long-term stability. The design minimizes part count and generates cost savings through features like gland nuts, environmental gaskets, wire-retention collets, and multi-gauge contacts. It is NEC Code Compliant, eliminating the need for a separate locking sleeve for UL certification.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol
- Product Line: Amphe-PV H4 Plus
- Certifications: UL 6703 1500V, IEC 62852 (ed.1); am 1 1500V (Class A), UL, TV, NEC Code Compliant (no locking sleeve required for UL certification)
- Contact Technology: RADSOK (low resistance)
- Contact Types Available: Stamped and Formed (S&F), Machined/Cold-formed (CF)
- Ingress Protection: IP68 (when mated), IP2X touch-proof (reverse gender design)
- Flammability Classification: UL 94 V-0 (self-extinguishing)
- UV Resistance: Outdoor suitable (f1) rated materials, per UL 746C
- Material Compliance: RoHS, REACH compliant
- Operating Temperature Range: -40C to 85C
- Locking Mechanism: Meets NEC NFPA 70, 690.33 (C) requirement for self-locking with tool-required unlock
- Cable Strain Relief: Compression gland with torque-limiting, anti-backspin, ratcheting gland nut
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 1500V (UL 6703), 1500V Class A (IEC 62852) |
| Rated Current (UL 1500V) | 15A (2.5mm/14AWG), 20A (4.0mm/12AWG), 30A (6.0mm/10AWG), 50A (10.0mm/8AWG) |
| Rated Current (TV 1500V IEC 62852, Class A) | 25A (2.5mm/14AWG), 35A (4.0mm/12AWG), 45A (6.0mm/10AWG), 65A (10.0mm/8AWG) |
| Typical Contact Resistance | ~0.20m |
| Contact Material | Tin-plated Copper Alloy |
| Wire Gauge Compatibility | 14AWG/2.5mm to 8AWG/10.0mm |
| Cable Outer Diameter Range | 5.0mm to 8.7mm |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40C to +85C |
| Intermatibility | Guaranteed to mate with all latest Amphenol PV connectors |
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