{"product_id":"arcbox-self-contained-fire-containment-device-pv-connectors","title":"ArcBox – self-contained fire-containment device for photovoltaic panel connectors","description":"\u003csection lang=\"en\" class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArcBox – Advanced safety for photovoltaic installations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArcBox\u003c\/strong\u003e is an innovative device that significantly reduces the risk of fire in solar photovoltaic installations. The growing number of PV systems also brings the risk of faults when connecting DC cables (poor crimping, connectors from different manufacturers, assembly in wet conditions, incomplete connection), which can generate an electrical arc. ArcBox was designed to \u003cem\u003econtain\u003c\/em\u003e such arcs and prevent the fire from spreading to combustible materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls quickly by closing the housing around the DC connector (“snap-fit” system).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connector is fully enclosed in a refractory material that withstands very high temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealed cable grommets suspend the connector in the air, reducing heat transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edrainage\u003c\/strong\u003e openings keep the temperature within the recommended limits and prevent moisture buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential, commercial, and industrial systems (ground-mount, pitched or flat roof).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding-integrated PV (BIPV) and areas with combustible materials (membranes, shingles, bitumen, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildings with a high impact from interruption: hospitals, schools, care centers, factories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification and testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKIWA Fire Test Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt; 5 minutes of arcing with no fire spread to the surrounding materials (BIPV case).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZAG Slovenia\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt; 5 minutes of arcing with no spread on a flat roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoughborough University\u003c\/strong\u003e: temperatures under load remain within the limits recommended by connector manufacturers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast installation, with no special tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented design, compatible with multiple mounting systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential protection against electrical arc and fire risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting options (compatibility examples)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARC-M01\u003c\/strong\u003e – rail mounting with an 8\/10 mm T-bolt; compatible with Schletter FixGrid, K2 Dome, Van der Valk ValkPro, Sunfixings, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARC-M02\u003c\/strong\u003e – for rails up to 40 mm (1.57 in); ideal beneath low-profile modules (pitched roof).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARC-M03\u003c\/strong\u003e – for Esdec FlatFix (with a cable-clip accessory), three possible orientations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARC-M04\u003c\/strong\u003e – for Renusol FS Pro \u0026amp; FS10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARC-BM25 \/ ARC-BM30 \/ ARC-BM40\u003c\/strong\u003e – brackets for battens (22–25 mm \/ 30 mm \/ 38 mm; approx. 0.87–0.98 in \/ 1.18 in \/ 1.50 in) on roof-integrated systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"table\" class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.91 × 1.97 × 1.89 in (150 × 50 × 48 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5 oz (410 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−40°F … +185°F (−40°C … +85°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible cable cross-section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 – 6 mm² (approx. 10–12 AWG; outer Ø 0.21 – 0.25 in \/ 5.4 – 6.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. DC connector length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.33 in (110 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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