www.lumberg.com 05/2013
Connectivity solutions for photovoltaic power systems
LC4®-CP – Connector Parts without cable
LC4-CP 10
LC4-CP 11
*a marking + on LC4-CP 1...-1, - on LC4-CP 1...-2
*b sealing
*c chassis panel
*d nut enclosed separately
*e cable with mounted contact to be inserted into the housing after crimp-
ing process*
*f port
LC4-CP 10 LC4-CP 11
Standard packaging: individual parts in bulk, sorted
in plastic bags of 100 pieces, in a cardboard box
LC4®photovoltaic chassis receptacle, with integrated lock-
ing and crimp contact, for front mounting
LC4-CP 10: plug
LC4-CP 11: socket
1. Temperature range -40 °C/+85 °C (IEC)
-40 °C/+90 °C (UL)
(+125 °C upper limit temperature)
2. Materials halogen-free, UV-resistant
Insulating body m-PC, V1 according to UL 94
Contact pin/bush CuNiSi, tin-plated
Sealing (sockets only) silicone
Hexagonal nut PA GF, HB according to UL 94
3. Mechanical data
Insertion force1≤20 N
Withdrawal force1≥10 N
Retaining force of locking latches2≥90 N
Mating cycles250
Tightening torque nut 0.8–1.1 Nm
Mating with photovoltaic connectors LC4
Protection degree3IP 68
Connectable conductors crimp terminal stranded wire, insulated4
Section LC4-CP 1... 2.5 2.5 mm2(AWG 14)
Section LC4-CP 1... 4.0 4.0 mm2(AWG 12)
Section LC4-CP 1... 6.0 6.0 mm2(AWG 10)
4. Electrical data (at Tamb 20 °C)
Contact resistance2≤1 mΩ
Rated current (IEC)2
LC4-CP 1... 2.5 22 A at Tamb 85 °C
LC4-CP 1... 4.0 and 6.0 30 A at Tamb 85 °C
Rated current (UL)235 A at Tamb 20 °C, all sections
Rated voltage51000 V DC (IEC)/600 V DC (UL)
Overvoltage category5III (8 kV)
Material group5IIIa (IEC)/3 (UL) (CTI ≥225)
Creepage distance/clearance between
contact and touchable surface 28.3 mm
Insulation resistance > 10 GΩ
1measured with a polished steel gauge, nominal thickness 4.0 mm
2measured with a proper counterpart
3according to IEC 60529/DIN EN 60529
only in mated condition with a proper counterpart
IP X8 requirements under agreement between manufacturer and user
4wire construction preferably according to IEC 60228 class 5, for more
details see separate data sheet on request
5according to DIN EN 60664/IEC 60664 resp. according to ANSI/UL 746A
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Composition of type designation
Series: LC3 or LC4
Type of product
CP Connector Part
Configuration
10 chassis plug
11 chassis socket
Polarity
-1 +
-2 –
Locking option
IT Internal locking is only
unlockable with a Tool,
otherwise it can be un-
locked manually
Cable section
2.5 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
4.0
4.0 mm² (AWG 12)
6.0
6.0 mm² (AWG 10)
Package unit option
100 pieces (standard, indi-
vidual parts in bulk, sorted)
VP19 100 pieces (one plastic bag
per connector, individual
parts)
LC4-CP 10-1 IT 4.0 VP19
XLC4-CP 10 IT
