Outback Power Systems Systems Product Manual page 22

System Components
PV Array Combiner Box
Th e PSPV is a solar array combiner which can be used with a wide variety
of system confi gurations and solar module types. Th e PSPV is designed to
provide NEC code compliant series over current protection of the wiring
of multiple PV modules or subarrays for connection to charge controllers,
inverters or other systems components. Th e rainproof aluminum enclosure
is easily fi eld confi gured to match your PV system design and amperage
requirements.
• Rainproof, outdoor Type 3R powder coated aluminum enclosure
• Approved for installation on both vertical and angled surfaces with a slope as little as 3-in-12 pitch - also can
be pole mounted (Brackets not included)
• Designed for use with up to twelve OutBack's OBPV breakers for PV array confi gurations of 12 to 72 VDC
systems - maximum open circuit voltage of 150 VDC
• Also can use the OutBack OBFH "touch safe" type fuse holders for high voltage systems - maximum open
circuit voltage of 600 VDC
• Includes dual combining bus bars which can be installed to provide one or two separate PV output circuits
from a single PSPV enclosure
• Includes one terminal bus bar (TBB) and has mounting holes for an additional TBB
• Includes two #1/0 AWG set-screw compression type box lug terminals for output wiring
• Includes one #1/0 AWG ground lug which can be mounted either on the inside or outside surface of
the enclosure
• Two 1 inch side knockouts which can be
punched out to allow for larger 1.25"
(3 cm) conduit
• Eight .5" (13 mm) knockouts on bottom for PV
module or subarray input wiring
• Clearance is provided on bottom and back main
knockouts to allow up to a 2" (5 cm) conduit
punch for larger cabling
• For negative or positive ground PV systems
• Enclosure ships without breakers or fuse holders
(Order separately)
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Photo courtesy of Bob-O Schultz, Electron Connection
2005