Modular PV Combiner Boxes

Modular PV combiner boxes
Photovoltaic components
and combiner boxes
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The evolution of product technology, production costs and the regulatory framework
in photovoltaic generation has led to a strong development of small and medium-
sized self-consumption facilities. The SOLARTEC range of modular combiner boxes has
been designed for maximum ease of use by both the installer and the end user.
Functions
Photovoltaic combiner boxes Combiner boxes can typically also
perform the connection and include overload protection,
protection functions of the short-circuit protection and devices to
photovoltaic arrays and subarrays protect against overvoltages of
on the direct current side of a solar atmospheric origin.
generation installation. The new international standard
IEC60364-7-712:2017 includes signifi-
The combiner boxes include the cant revisions taking into account expe-
functions of switching and rience gained in the construction and
disconnecting the electrical circuits operation of PV installation including
in order to isolate the inverter updated related to developments made
direct current input and comply in PV technology.
with the regulatory requirements According to standards
aimed at guaranteeing safety of
persons. • IEC 60364-7-712:2017
• IEC 60947-3
• EN 50539-11:2013
• EN 61439-1/-2
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REFERENCE SYSTEM
Combiner box coding MPPT number

Voltage  1 MPPT
2 2 MPPT
10 1000 V 3 3 MPPT
Solartec Modular 4 4 MPPT
5 5 MPPT
6 6 MPPT
STM 3 10 40 P 12 / 2
Nr. of strings Fuse protection
Rating
3  Fuse 10 A (standard)
4 25 25 A Surge 12 Fuse 12 A
6 40 40 A
80 80 A
protectors 15 Fuse 15 A
NS without disconnector P with protectors

MC input/output with MC4 - without protectors
 without protectors

Combiner boxes - Selection values
To select the reference, we must calculate the

Uoc max (open-circuit maximum voltage) and
the Isc max (short-circuit maximum current)
based on the standard test conditions (stc) of the
installed photovoltaic modules.
Uoc max = Uoc stc module x nr. module x 1.2

Isc max = Isc stc module x 1.25
1 The rated voltage of the box must be > Uoc max
2 The rated current of the box must be > Isc max
String protection against overcurrents

The standard on photovoltaic installations laids down at point 712.431 the mandatory requirement of
protection against overcurrents for arrays above 2 strings and refers at point 712.432 at the
obligatory protection of both polarities.
Fuse selection
To select the fuse rating according to 431.102, we must use the Isc
max of the string, apply a coefficient x1.1 and select the fuse of
nominal current In immediately higher than the result. This
coefficient is a safety margin for untimely operation of the
protection devices taking into account normal stress conditions. In
value can never be higher than Imod_max_ocpr
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Fuse protection Surge protector

Positive and Class II surge
negative polarities protector. Phase
protected against connection on top
Wiring and earth connection
overcurrent with
Double insulated on bottom. Module
gPV fuses
PV flexible cable end of life visual
(EN50618) indication
Disconnector
Rotary knife switch-
disconnector with quick
operation sytstem to
break loads with voltages
up to 1000V
Box Material
Gray RAL7035
polycarbonate suitable
for outdoor use with high
impact resistance (IK08)
Enclosure safety
Double insulation
class II according to
61439-1
Safety identification Accessibility

Signs according to Access to the
the requirements of connections requires
section 514 related the use of a tool in
PC transparent window to safety of persons accordance with section
with UV protection 526 of the standard Protection degree
Reversible 180º opening IP65
window. Smoked color Window covered
allows interior inspection with sealing gasket
and display of SPD status that guarantees
ingress protection
MODULAR SWITCH DISCONNECTORS

Specific switching technology for direct
current.
Highly resistant material to PV applications
extreme environmental conditions.
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REFERENCES AND TECHNICAL DATA
Reference STM11040P STM21040P

STM11040P12 STM21040P12
STM11040P15 STM21040P15
Connection diagram
++ -
+ - 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
PV Ucpv
PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
530 Vdc
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PVPVUcpv In1060 Vdc
530 20 kA PV
Vdc PVUcpv kA PV
T2 In 106020Vdc PV Ucpv 20Vdc
T2 In 1060 kA
PV T2
T2 In 20 kA
OFF 0
PV Ucpv PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc

PVT2T2Imax
In kA PV
2040kA T2T2 In
Imax kA PV
40kA
20 ImaxIn
T2 T2 20
40 kA
PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
530 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc T2 Imax 40 kA
T2Up(+/-
Imax PE) kV T2 Imax
3.6kA
40 40 kA T2 ImaxPE) 3.6
Up(+/- kA
40 kV
PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA Up(+/- PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA Up(+/- PE) 3.6 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
Up(+/- PE) 1.8 kV
+ in- + - - in + in- + - - in
modules out out modules modules out out modules
No. of strings per tracker 1 2

Number of MPPT trackers 1 1
Maximum voltage (Uoc max) 1000 V 1000 V
PV current (Isc max) 40 A 40 A
Fuse protection Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve
Class II surge protection Yes Yes
Maximum continuous operating voltage (Ucpv) 1060 VDC 1060 VDC
Nominal discharge current (In) 20 kA 20 kA
Maximum discharge current (Imax) 40 kA 40 kA
Protection level at In (Up) 3.6 kV 3.6 kV
Enclosure
Insulation (IEC / EN 61140) Class II Class II

Degree of protection (IEC / EN 60529) IP65 IP65
Protection against mechanical impact (IEC / EN
62262) IK08 IK08
UV resistance (ISO 4892-2) YES YES

Dimensions mm (height x width x depth) 231 x 238 x 118 246 x 310 x 148
Material of the box and lid PC PC
Glow wire resistance 750ºC 750ºC
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Reference STM31040 STM31040P

STM31040-12 STM31040P12
STM31040-15 STM31040P15
Connection diagram
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38

ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
+ -
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
OFF 0

UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA
+ in - + - - in
modules out out modules + in - + - - in
modules out out modules

PV current (Isc max) 40 A 40 A
Class II surge protection No PST31PV
Maximum continuous operating voltage (Ucpv) - 1060 VDC
Nominal discharge current (In) - 20 kA
Maximum discharge current (Imax) - 40 kA
Protection level at In (Up) - 3.6 kV
Enclosure

62262) IK08 IK08

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STM41040 STM41040P STM41080-12

STM41080-15
+ -
10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE ON | DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000

OFF 0
OFF 0
OFF 0
+ in - + - - in + in - + - - in
+ - modules out out modules modules out out modules
+ in - - in
4 4 4
1 1 1
1000 V 1000 V 1000 V
40 A 40 A 80 A
Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve
No PST31PV No
- 1060 VDC -
- 20 kA -
- 40 kA -
- 3.6 kV -
Class II Class II Class II

IP65 IP65 IP65
IK08 IK08 IK08
YES YES YES

246 x 310 x 148 286 x 418 x 148 286 x 418 x 148
PC PC PC
750ºC 750ºC 750ºC
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Reference STM41080P12
STM41080P15
Connection diagram
+ -
ON |
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38

211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
+ in - in
modules modules
+ -
out out
No. of strings per tracker 4

Number of MPPT trackers 1
Maximum voltage (Uoc max) 1000 V
PV current (Isc max) 80 A
Fuse protection Yes - gPV Curve
Class II surge protection PST31PV
Maximum continuous operating voltage (Ucpv) 1060 VDC
Nominal discharge current (In) 20 kA
Maximum discharge current (Imax) 40 kA
Protection level at In (Up) 3.6 kV
Enclosure
Insulation (IEC / EN 61140) Class II

Degree of protection (IEC / EN 60529) IP65
62262) IK08
UV resistance (ISO 4892-2) YES

Dimensions mm (height x width x depth) 436 x 310 x 148
Material of the box and lid PC
Glow wire resistance 750ºC
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STM61080 STM61080P
STM61080-12 STM61080P-12
STM61080-15 STM61080P-15
ON | + -
ON |
OFF 0
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
+ in - in + in - in
modules modules modules modules
+ -
+ - out out
out out
6 6
1 1
1000 V 1000 V
80 A 80 A
Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve
No PST31PV
- 1060 VDC
- 20 kA
- 40 kA
- 3.6 kV
Class II Class II
IP65 IP65
IK08 IK08
YES YES
436 x 418 x 148 436 x 418 x 148
PC PC
750ºC 750ºC
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Installations with multiple MPPT trackers

The selection of the inverter is key to guarantee the maximum performance of an installation. In designs
where there are shadows or string orientation problems, the use of inverters with multiple maximum power
point trackers (MPPT) will be the best selection.
Reference STM11040P/2 STM21040P/2

STM11040P12/2 STM21040P12/2
STM11040P15/2 STM21040P15/2
Connection diagram
+ -
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
530 Vdc
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
+ - + -
10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD
PV-40/500 PV-40/500
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
+ in + - - in
modules
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
modules
OFF 0
OFF 0
out out
PV PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
PV PV T2 In
PV T2 20 kA
20
T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA In kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
+ -
2 8 2 8 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
530 Vdc
+ - + -
++ in + in - in
- in
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
out out out out

+ in + - - in

PV current (Isc max) 2 x 40 A 2 x 40 A
Enclosure
Protection against mechanical impact (IEC / EN IK08 IK08
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Maintenance safety
The switching and disconnection devices guarantee
maintenance in safety conditions without the need to
fully stop solar generation.
STM31040/2 STM31040P/2 STM11040P/3 STM11040P/4

STM31040-12/2 STM31040P12/2 STM11040P12/3 STM11040P12/4
STM31040-15/2 STM31040P15/2 STM11040P15/3 STM11040P15/4
+ -
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
211PV 1000Vdc
211PV
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
+ - + - + - + -
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD

OFF 0
530 Vdc
PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV-40/500 PV-40/500 PV-40/500
OFF 0
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
OFF 0
T2 Imax
OFF 0
OFF 0
PV PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV PV T2 In
PV T2 20 kA
20 PV T2 In
PV T2 20 kA
20 PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA In kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA In kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8
+
+ in + - + in + - - in +
+ in + - - in + in + - - in
out out - in out out out out out out
modules modules modules modules modules modules modules modules
+ in - in + in + - - in
+ - modules modules
modules out out modules out out
+ - + - + -
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
211PV
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc ON |
+ -
ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38
ON |
10,3x38 10,3x38
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
211PV 1000Vdc
211PV 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE PV-40/500 PV-40/500
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
OFF 0
OFF 0
PV PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV PV T2 In
PV T2 20 kA
20
OFF 0
530 Vdc T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
PV-40/500
OFF 0
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 Up(+/- PE)

Up(+/- 3.6 kV
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
OFF 0
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
2 8 2 8
2 8
+
+ in + - - in + in + - - in
+ - modules out out modules out out modules
+
+ in - in modules
+ in - in + in + - - in
+ - modules out out modules
3 3 1 1
2 2 3 4
1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V
2 x 40 A 2 x 40 A 3 x 40 A 4 x 40 A
Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve Yes - gPV Curve
No Yes Yes Yes
- 1060 VDC 1060 VDC 1060 VDC
- 20 kA 20 kA 20 kA
- 40 kA 40 kA 40 kA
- 3.6 kV 3.6 kV 3.6 kV
Class II Class II Class II Class II

IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
IK08 IK08 IK08 IK08
YES YES YES YES
436 x 310 x 148 436 x 310 x 148 436 x 418 x 148 436 x 418 x 148
PC PC PC PC
750ºC 750ºC 750ºC 750ºC
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Reference STM11040P/5 STM11040P/6

STM11040P12/5 STM11040P12/6
STM11040P15/5 STM11040P15/6
Connection diagram
+ - + -
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
+ - + -
DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
PV-40/500 PV-40/500
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
OFF 0
PV PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV PV-40/500 PV-40/500
PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
T2 Imax
T2 40 kA
40
OFF 0
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA Imax kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Up(+/- PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV
kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
2 8 2 8
2 8 2 8
++ in + - - in + in + - - in
out out out out ++ in + - - in + in + - - in
modules modules modules modules out out out out
+ - + -
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
+ - + -
DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
PV-40/500 PV-40/500
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
OFF 0
PV PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV PV-40/500 PV-40/500
PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
PV T2 In 20 kA
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
T2 Imax
T2 40 kA
40
OFF 0
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA Imax kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Up(+/- PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV
kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
2 8 2 8
2 8 2 8
++ in + - - in + in + - - in
out out out out ++ in + - - in + in + - - in
modules modules modules modules out out out out
+ -
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
+ - + -
UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD
10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38 10,3x38 ON | 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
PV-40/500
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
PV T2 In
PV T2 20 kA
20 PV-40/500 PV-40/500
In kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
OFF 0
T2 Imax
T2 40 kA
40
OFF 0
Imax kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA PV
PV
PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 530 Vdc
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
PE) 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV PV PV T2 In
PV T2 20 kA
20
T2 In
PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax
T2 Imax 40 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE)
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
Up(+/- 3.6 kV
2 8
2 8 2 8
++ in + - - in
out out ++ in + - - in + in + - - in
modules modules out out out out

PV current (Isc max) 5 x 40 A 6 x 40 A

Enclosure

Protection against mechanical impact (IEC / EN IK08 IK08
12
Fast connection protection boxes

On those installations where there are switching devices to isolate the
inverter from the solar generator, the installation of protection boxes may
be necessary. In this application the use of MC4 connectors allows a fast
and safe connection.
Fast connection protection box 1 MPPT

dimensions mm fuse (A) protector reference
12 A PST31PV STM110MCP12
15 A PST31PV STM110MCP15
+ -
10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
Ucpv 1060 VDC

PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV Ucpv 1060
530 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
In 20 kA
Imax 40kA
231
Up 3.6 kV
+ - 118 238

12 A 2xPST31PV STM110MCP12/2
+ - + -
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
PV-40/1000
T2 Imax
PV-40/500
PV Ucpv 1060
PV T2 In
40 kA T2 Imax
PV-40/1000
Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
530 Vdc
20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In
40 kA T2 Imax
20 kA
40 kA
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/500
PV Ucpv 1060
PV T2 In
T2 Imax
20 kA PV T2 In
40 kA T2 Imax
PV-40/1000
Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
530 Vdc
20 kA PV T2 In
40 kA T2 Imax
20 kA
40 kA
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
PV-40/1000
Ucpv 1060 VDC

In 20 kA
Imax 40kA
246
Up 3.6 kV
148 310
+ - + -

+ - + - + -
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT OPERATE UNDER LOAD rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace UNDER LOAD
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
Ucpv 1060 VDC

530 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc
530 Vdc
530 Vdc
PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA PV T2 In 20 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA
Up(+/- PE) 3.6 1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
In 20 kA
Imax 40kA
286
Up 3.6 kV
+ - + - + - 148 418

+ - + -
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
10,3x38
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
530 Vdc
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
Ucpv 1060 VDC

In 20 kA
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
+
rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace
-
rojo/red: replace
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
+
rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace
-
rojo/red: replace
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD Imax 40kA
436
PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
PV-40/500 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000
530 Vdc
Up 3.6 kV
1.8 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV Up(+/- PE) 3.6 kV
Up(+/- PE) 3.6
148 310
+ + - - + + - -
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BATTERY BACKUP INSTALLATIONS

PV combiner boxes for stand-alone or hybrid systems
Off-grid or hybrid photovoltaic
generation systems are based on the
use of batteries for energy storage.
These systems are characterised by
operating at very low voltages
compatible with different types of
batteries (12/24/48V). Therefore to
achieve high power capacity with
lowe voltages we must look for
equipment with high nominal load
currents by installing multiple strings
in parallel.
Surge protection
Battery chargers and controllers are characterised by operating at very low voltages and being
extremely sensitive to transient overvoltages that may occur. It is essential to design a combiner
box whose protection level Up is compatible with the maximum voltage of the battery controller/
charger. A mistaken selection of the associated protector can be the origin of
surges that reach the inverter causing irreparable damage.
Combiner boxes for battery systems up to 3 strings

12 A PST140-110D STM30140P12
15 A PST140-110D STM30140P15
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
ON |
+ -
rojo/red: replace
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
Ucpv 150V DC
In 20 kA
PV-40/110
PV-40/500
OFF 0
Un Ucpv 530
PV 150 Vdc
Uc T2 In 11020Vdc
PV kA
In Imax
T2 40 kA
20 kA
T2 Imax
Up(+/- 40 kA
PE) 1.8 kV
Up 500 V
246
Imax 40kA
148 310 Up 390 V
+ in - + - - in
Combiner boxes for battery systems up to 6 strings

12 A PST140-110D STM60180P12
15 A PST140-110D STM60180P15
+ -
ON |
rojo/red: replace
Ucpv 150V DC
PV-40/110
PV-40/500
OFF 0
UnUcpv 15O
PV 530 Vdc
UcT2 In 110
PV 20Vdc
kA
In Imax
T2 20 kA
40
T2 Imax
Up(+/- 40 kV
PE) 1.8 kA
Up 500 V
In 20 kA
436
Imax 40kA
148 310 Up 390 V
10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38
211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc 211PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD UNDER LOAD
+ in - in
modules modules
+ -
out out
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SPECIAL COMBINER BOXES
Do you have a special requirements?

We manufacture all kinds of PV combiner boxes in modular
format adjusting to specific installation requirements and
particular needs.
• Combiner boxes with multiple MPPT

We can manufacture combiner boxes with up to 6MPPT in
modular boxes of up to 3 rows.
• Combiner boxes for stand-alone and storage installations.

Surge protectors according to the specific needs of battery
chargers.
• Combiner boxes with multiple connectors

Pre-wired connection boxes with built-in solar connectors
• Combiner boxes for modules with high Isc values

Boxes with disconnectors rated for 20A-25A fuses
All special combiner boxes are submitted to type verification test

and individually pass the routine conformity tests according to
IEC-EN 60439-1
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For more information send an email to solartec@gave.com
099CA01267.04EN
gave electro, s.l.
Avinguda Mogent 214-232 P.l A7
Llinars Park - PO Box 25
08450 Llinars del Vallès, Barcelona (SPAIN)
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Combiner boxes - Selection values

To select the reference, we must calculate the

Uoc max = Uoc stc module x nr. module x 1.2

String protection against overcurrents

Fuse protection Surge protector

Safety identification Accessibility

MODULAR SWITCH DISCONNECTORS

REFERENCES AND TECHNICAL DATA

Reference STM11040P STM21040P

PV Ucpv PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc

No. of strings per tracker 1 2

Insulation (IEC / EN 61140) Class II Class II

UV resistance (ISO 4892-2) YES YES

REFERENCES AND TECHNICAL DATA

Reference STM31040 STM31040P

10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38

DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT OPERATE

PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000

No. of strings per tracker 3 3

Insulation (IEC / EN 61140) Class II Class II

UV resistance (ISO 4892-2) YES YES

STM41040 STM41040P STM41080-12

PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000

Class II Class II Class II

YES YES YES

REFERENCES AND TECHNICAL DATA

PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000

10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38 10,3x38

No. of strings per tracker 4

Insulation (IEC / EN 61140) Class II

UV resistance (ISO 4892-2) YES

PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000

Installations with multiple MPPT trackers

REFERENCES AND TECHNICAL DATA

Reference STM11040P/2 STM21040P/2

out out out out

No. of strings per tracker 1 2

STM31040/2 STM31040P/2 STM11040P/3 STM11040P/4

PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc PV Ucpv 1060 Vdc

PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 PV-40/1000 Up(+/- PE)

Class II Class II Class II Class II

REFERENCES AND TECHNICAL DATA

Reference STM11040P/5 STM11040P/6

No. of strings per tracker 1 1

Maximum continuous operating voltage (Ucpv) 1060 VDC 1060 VDC

Insulation (IEC / EN 61140) Class II Class II

Fast connection protection boxes

Fast connection protection box 1 MPPT

Ucpv 1060 VDC

Fast connection protection box 2 MPPT

Ucpv 1060 VDC

Fast connection protection box 3 MPPT

Ucpv 1060 VDC

Fast connection protection box 4 MPPT

Ucpv 1060 VDC

BATTERY BACKUP INSTALLATIONS

Combiner boxes for battery systems up to 3 strings