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Overview
Solar IPC Assemblies cUL/UL
Product Features
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Wire Size (AWG): 6, 8, 10
Overview
SIPC assemblies provide plug-and-play features for fast, easy-to-install, safe, and reliable connections certified to the highest possible standard, cUL9703.
TE Connectivity’s (TE) Solar IPC Assemblies SIPC offer protection, insulation, and high-quality sealing for fast, easy, and safe cable connection of PV cables ranging from #10 AWG to 1000 kcmil. The factory-pre-installed dual or multi-tap jumpers provide perfect tap cable alignment, allowing for a simple and safe installation process in the field. No specialized skill is required to install the connector.
Designed to accommodate a trunk bus range of 500–1000 Kcmil, it allows for larger array groups with fewer disconnects, resulting in significant savings in material and labor costs. These SIPC assemblies have been built from the ground up on a foundation of field-proven, highly engineered materials and components specifically for solar farms to withstand harsh environmental conditions. They are robust enough to last for the lifetime of the system.
To prevent unsafe connections before energization and protect the PV connectors from harsh environments, our SIPC assemblies are pre-installed with our SAFE-TE connectors. They are UV-resistant, IP-68-rated, and re-usable.
Key Features
- Single SIPC covers wide range of trunk bus 500-1000 kcmil.
- End-seal caps for dead-end applications integrated with the main SIPC assemblies.
- Robust design specifically for solar ebos applications, offering safe, easy installation and reliable connection.
- Real-time configurability and flexibility, allowing adjustments during site construction to maintain project velocity.
- A factory-integrated multi-tap harness increases the number of strings per connection and decreases the number of field-installed components for enhanced reliability and a reduction in installation time.
Applications
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the cable acceptance range of TE’s SIPC Solar IPC Assemblies?
Answer: Our SIPC insulation piercing connectors cover the 500KCMIL–1000KCMIL trunk bus side and the #10AWG–1/0AWG tap cable side.
Question: How many string inputs can the connector accept?
Answer: Below are the string inputs that the connector can accept:
• 2 strings = SIPC1000 and SIPC1000-ES with dual tap jumper assembly
• 4 strings = SIPC1000 and SIPC1000-ES with quad tap jumper assembly
• 6 strings = SIPC1000 and SIPC1000-ES with multi-tap (6 point) jumper assembly
Question: What conductor types are acceptable to use with the connector?
Answer: There are two types of conductors acceptable to use, as below:
• Trunk Bus Side = AL/CU
• Tap Side = CU
Question: What are the acceptable operating temperatures?
Answer: Below are the operating temperatures of TE’s SIPC:
• Operating Ambient Temperature = -40°C (-40°F) to 55°C (131°F)
• Connector Installation Temperature = 0°C (32°F) to 55°C (131°F)
Question: What are the maximum current ratings of TE’s SIPC Solar IPC Assemblies?
Answer: Based on an operating ambient temperature of -40°C (-40°F) to 55°C (131°F)
1. Trunk Ratings
• 1000KCMIL AL Stranded = 642 amps
• 8 AWG CU stranded = 55A each
• 6 AWG CU stranded = 65A each
• 4 AWG CU stranded = 90A per side
• 2 AWG CU stranded = 130A per side
• 1/0 AWG CU stranded = 165A per side
Features
Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.
Electrical Characteristics
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Voltage Class (kV) ≤ 2
Body Features
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Cable Color Black, Red, White
Dimensions
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Wire Size (AWG) 6, 8, 10
Reference Number
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TE Internal Number CAT-SIPC1000
Related Materials
Datasheets & Catalog Pages
- SOLAR IPC ASSEMBLIES SIPC English
