Spelsberg’s new PV48 junction box provides a specific and inexpensive solution to the annoying problem on photovoltaic panels, of standard cables being too short. Designed to seal cable diameters of between 4 - 7mm, the PV48 allows simple cable extension, providing a quick, secure cage clamp connection within a discrete IP65-rated junction box.
Chris Lloyd, Sales and Marketing Manager for Spelsberg, comments: “As standard, photovoltaic panels rarely have more than a maximum of two- metres of cable attached. This means that installers regularly need to use a junction box or install expensive extension cables to extend the cabling length. The PV48 is the first junction box on the market designed for this specific job, as such it fulfils all the requirements for the application, and is designed to be as discrete and simple to use as possible.”
The PV48 junction box has two in-line cable entry points that use M16 cable glands to ensure quick and secure cable entry. The connection is made using a cage clamp terminal: a 5.5mm flat blade screwdriver is used to open the connection point, which the exposed wire is pushed through. When the screwdriver is removed, a secure connection is made automatically. The box cover clips into place, forming an IP65 seal that can easily be removed, if required, at a later date.
Spelsberg has over 20-years of experience within the photovoltaics industry, and understands the specific requirements of the industry and the importance it holds for the future. This experience is distilled in the PV48. The box has been ergonomically designed to be the ideal size and shape to allow for quick installation, at the same time allowing it to be placed discretely in most environments. Due to its high IP rating (IP65), the PV48 can be located outside. Moreover, because it is halogen free it can be used in many industrial areas.
For further information on this or any other product, or to request one Spelsberg’s carefully packaged samples, please contact a member of the dedicated sales team at sales@spelsberg.co.uk.