Connectivity solutions for photovoltaic power systems
LC3®-CP – Connector Parts without cable
LC3-CP 30
LC3-CP 31
LC3® photovoltaic connector, field-attachable, with crimp
contact
LC3-CP 30: plug
LC3-CP 31: socket
1. Temperature range
-40 °C/+85 °C
(+110 °C upper limit temperature)
2. Materials
halogen-free, UV-resistant
Insulating body/housing
Contact pin/bush
Contact protection (plugs only)
Sleeve (sockets only)
Cap nut
TPU, V0 according to UL 94
CuZn, pre-nickeled and tin-plated
PA, V0 according to UL 94
CuZn, vernickelt
PA, V0 according to UL 94
NBR
LC3-CP 30
LC3-CP 31
Seal
3. Mechanical data
Insertion force1
≤ 89 N
Withdrawal force1
Mating cycles1
≥ 89 N
50
2–3 Nm
photovoltaic connectors LC3
IP 68
Tightening torque cap nut2
Mating with
Protection degree3
Connectable conductors crimp terminal
Photovoltaic cable, double-insulated4
Section LC3-CP 3... 2.5
Section LC3-CP 3... 4.0
Section LC3-CP 3... 6.0
Cable diameter
2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
4.0 mm² (AWG 12)
6.0 mm² (AWG 10)
4–8 mm
Approved cables on the Internet site www.lumberg.com
4. Electrical data (at Tamb 20 °C)
Contact resistance1
≤ 5 mΩ
Rated current1 LC3-CP 3... 2.5
Rated current1 LC3-CP 3... 4.0
Rated current1 LC3-CP 3... 6.0
Rated voltage5
22 A at Tamb 85 °C
35 A at Tamb 85 °C
40 A at Tamb 85 °C
1000 V DC
Overvoltage category5
Material group5
III (8 kV)
I (IEC)/0 (UL) (CTI ≥ 600)
Creepage distance
≥ 12.5 mm
Clearance
≥ 12.5 mm
Insulation resistance
> 10 GΩ
1
2
measured with a proper counterpart
strain relief test according to TÜV specification ensured by use of cable
according to Lumberg specification
3
4
5
only in mated condition with a proper counterpart
IP X8 requirements under agreement between manufacturer and user
wire construction preferably according to IEC 60228 class 5, for more
details see separate data sheet on request
according to DIN EN 60664/IEC 60664 resp. according to ANSI/UL 746A
Composition of type designation
Series: LC3 or LC4
Type of product
CP
Connector Part
Configuration
30
31
field-attachable plug
field-attachable socket
Polarity
-1
-2
+
–
Cable section
2.5
4.0
6.0
2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
4.0 mm² (AWG 12)
6.0 mm² (AWG 10)
*a recess for optional unmating preventer LC3-CX 90
according to NEC 2008 NFPA 70
Package unit option
50 pieces (standard, indivi-
*b marking + on LC3-CP ...-1, - on LC3-CP ...-2
dual parts in bulk, sorted)
500 pieces (individual parts
in bulk, sorted)
50 pieces (one plastic bag
per connector)
VP7
VP19
Standard packaging: individual parts in bulk, sorted
in plastic bags of 50 pieces, in a cardboard box
LC3-CP 30-1 4.0 VP7
www.lumberg.com
11/2012