Combiner Boxes and Solutions for

Photovoltaic Systems
Weidmuller Combiner Box Part Numbering
Part Number Configurator
Number DC Current Breather
Family Enclosure Voltage Surge*
of Strings Disconnect Monitoring† Drain

Fiberglass=N4X
600V DC Yes=D Yes=S Yes=M Yes=B
PVDC Painted Steel=N3R 4-32
1000V DC No=N No=N No=N No=N
Stainless Steel=S4X

Examples
Number DC Current Breather
Model number Enclosure Voltage Surge*
of Strings Disconnect Monitoring† Drain

PVDCN4X-600-08-D-N-N-B Fiberglass NEMA4X 600V DC 8 Yes No No Yes

PVDCN4X-1000-08-D-S-N-N Fiberglass NEMA4X 1000V DC 8 Yes Yes No No
PVDCN4X-600-16-D-S-N-N Fiberglass NEMA4X 600V DC 16 Yes Yes No No
PVDCN4X-1000-16-D-S-M-N Fiberglass NEMA4X 1000V DC 16 Yes Yes Yes No
PVDCN3R-600-24-N-N-N-N Painted Steel NEMA3R 600V DC 24 No No No No
PVDCN4X-1000-24-D-S-M-N Fiberglass NEMA4X 1000V DC 24 Yes Yes Yes No
PVDCN3R-600-32-N-N-N-B Painted Steel NEMA3R 600V DC 32 No No No Yes
PVDCS4X-1000-32-D-S-M-B Stainless Steel NEMA4X 1000V DC 32 Yes Yes Yes Yes

All combiner boxes feature Weidmuller fuse holders for each positive input. Fuse holders are rated to a maximum of 1000V DC and 30A DC.
*Surge is based on UL1449 Ed 3, 40kA total discharge (8/20 us), 30kA/600V DC Interrupt rating.
†Current Monitoring is provided at the string level and includes installation and power source.

Only a handful of examples are listed. Custom engineered combiner boxes are available.
Please contact your Weidmuller representative for design assistance.
Fast and Flexible – The Solution for
Commercial and Industrial Installations
A combiner box makes a major contribution to ensuring a
photovoltaic system is efficient and fault-free. Weidmuller
offers combiner boxes that are pre-wired with surge protection
devices to safeguard components downstream. Weidmuller
also offers combiner boxes with external disconnect switches,
and optimization of the combiner box for load isolation and
string monitoring.
Safety and system availability
In a photovoltaic system, the individual input wires or circuits
are consolidated in series into “strings”. The strings connect via
combiner boxes, which are fitted between several arrays or solar
panels and the inverter. The combined input circuits mean fewer
output circuits, which are also fed into combiner boxes, and
eventually result in one main DC buss or feed. The DC buss then
carries the combined electricity to the inverter, ultimately saving
labor and material costs.
16-string combiner box with surge
protection and disconnect
Standard 8-string
combiner box
Combiner Boxes and Components

Surge protection Local

- for photovoltaic systems disconnect
- for data and communication devices switch

NEMA 4X/IP66
enclosure

Fuse
holders

Pre-wired
combiner boxes

Rugged
high-power
Bussing output lugs
system with
safety shields

Other options:
- Wireless communications
- Current monitoring
- Power supplies
- Cable glands
Combiner Boxes are designed and built to minimize system
costs by providing maximum flexibility. Solar Combiner Solutions
are available in durable metal or nonmetallic IP66 enclosures,
engineered and manufactured to perform in the harshest
environmental conditions.
Solutions for all requirements
Let Weidmuller custom fit a combiner box with safety and
performance as you define it, and let us provide the finished
product. Expand your capacity using our expertise with Weidmuller
high-quality products designed specifically for the solar industry.

Fuse-holder terminals Worldwide

and terminal blocks certifications
Terminals for use in • UL 1741 file
the PV area have E325786
passed insulation • CSA C22.2 No.107.1
tests that ensure the • CE
terminals can withstand
1000V DC under all
climatic conditions.
% • TUV
• ETL

Surge protection String performance

The surge protection monitoring
with pluggable high- The Transclinic String
power varistors can be monitoring system
used in voltage ranges for photovoltaic plants
up to 1000V DC and allows precise
therefore meets the measurement of
higher demands of string current, string
photovoltaic systems. voltage and temperature
in real time.

Wireless monitoring Power supplies

Monitor or control Power your current
your entire system monitoring devices and
quickly and without network equipment with
wiring costs, up to these highly efficient,
a 20-mile range. slim-sized units.
Wireless Ethernet and
I/O capabilities.
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