Installation Guide

The solar connectors mentioned in this manual have been designated “Male” and “Female”

ends based upon the characteristics of the mating contact inserts within the terminals.

However, in the solar industry, the “Female” solar connector is used for the

positive (+)

lead

of a panel, and the “Male” solar connector its used for the

negative (−)

lead of a panel as

shown in Figure 5.2.

Each

RENOGY

Solar Panel will have a Solar Connector System that consists of male and

female connectors. This type of connector system is easy to install and uses a “snap-in” type of

safety locking clips to lock the two mating connectors. The “snap-in” feature avoids

unintentional disconnection. The mating contacts are sealed against the ingress of dust and

water. Specifications are as follows:

Solar Connectors

The Positive (+) and Negative (-) outputs of a solar panel are fed through a watertight junction

box. The appropriate wire length is wired to the junction box for further connections. The solar

panels supplied in each kit are provided with approximately 3 ft. each of both Positive and

Negative wires that are pre-connected to the junction box. The free ends of the wires are

terminated with a special type of mating solar connector.. These connectors allow for ease in

extending the wires for further connections.

Figure 5.1

solar connector and mating contacts

General information about solar connectors

Maximum rated current: 30A

Maximum system voltage: 1000V

Gauge size: 14, 12, 10 AWG

Degree of ingress protection when connected and properly locked: IP67

Temperature range: −40°C to +90°C

TÜV Rheinland approved

Contact diameter: 4 mm

CAUTION

Please do not cut off the solar panel connectors; the warranty will

be voided.