Flex-Sol-XL cables for solar power applications
A Multi-Contact (UK) product story
Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jul 8, 2009
Multi-Contact has introduced the Flex-Sol-XL cable designed for solar power applications.
The single-pole, double-insulated cable has been developed for heavy duty, low-voltage, outdoor or indoor wiring and has an expected usable lifetime in photovoltaic (PV) applications of 25 years or more.
Use of chemical cross-linking in the insulation produces greater reproducibility and increased material homogeneity, as well as giving the cable improved long-term temperature stability in high-humidity environments.
The insulation also provides higher mechanical strength, improved abrasion resistance and greater flexibility in cold conditions.
Flex-Sol-XL's space-saving design with a fine-wire stranded tinned copper core ensures its electrical and mechanical performance remains constant over the lifetime of the PV installation.
The cables are halogen-free, flame retardant with low smoke emission and conform to RoHS regulations.
They are certified to the latest TUV standards and UL approval is pending.
Available in three standard colours, the cable has nominal cross-sections from 1.5-10.0 mm2, corresponding to current ratings from 30A to 98A, all with a rated voltage of 1,000VDC.
Its long-term temperature stability means that it can withstand temperatures of -40C to +120C for longer than 20,000h, as opposed to >500h for earlier cables.
Flex-Sol-XL can be used with Multi-Contact's rapid assembly PV plug connectors.
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