Photovoltaic Combiner Boxes
1210 BU-SB101341 Page 1 of 6 Data Sheet 2054
Specifications††
Number of Input Circuits 2 to 3 4 5 to 6
Input conductor range 6-14AWG 6-14AWG 6-14AWG
Number of output conductors 1 1 1
Output conductor range 6-14AWG 6-14AWG 6-14AWG
Max rated current (DC continuous) 76A 76A 76A
Max fuse size 25A 20A 12A
Enclosure dimensions (in), Weight 6.5x6.5x4, 4 lbs 6.5x6.5x4, 4 lbs 6.5x9.5x4, 4 lbs
BCBC Series Compact Box
BCBC/BCBCT* Series Compact Combiner Boxes
Features
ETL Listed to UL1741 Standard
cETL Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 29
2 to 6 Input circuits
Continuous duty rated at 600Vdc
600Vdc Midget fuses** for overcurrent protection
Finger-safe Cooper Bussmann modular fuse holders***
NEMA 4X Polycarbonate enclosure
Ground blocks included
External mounting feet included
Operating temperature -40°C to 50°C
Common configurations in stock for fast shipment
* BCBC Combines negative inputs with a jumper. BCBCT allows negative inputs to pass through to the outputs without being combined.
** See Data Sheet 2038 (DCM) or 2020 (KLM) for details.
*** See Data Sheet 2053 for details.
Please verify stocked configurations with your Cooper Bussmann sales representative.
†† Certain specifications may be modified to meet requirements, please consult factory.
Total system ampacity (poles x fuse amp rating) may not exceed 76 amps.
‡‡ When fuses are specified, 600Vdc midget fuses are installed in holders.
Typical Layout
Compact BCBC Series
2 to 6 Circuits
BCBC-04-00P Pictured
Part Number System Compact Combiner Box Part Number System
Example
: BCBC-04-10P = B C B C - 0 4 - 1 0 P
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Series Prefix BCBC – Compact Combiner Box
Number of Poles 02 03 04 05 06
Fuses (Amps)‡‡ 00 – No Fuses Included 01 02 03 04
05 06 08 09 10 12 15 20 25 (see Max fuse size in table)
Enclosure P – NEMA 4X (Polycarbonate)
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Specifications
Voltage 600Vdc Series 1000Vdc Series
Rating standard Listed to UL1741 IEC Rated Components
cETL Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 29 Self-Certified Fuse Gear
Fuse type 600Vdc Midget fuses*** 1000Vdc PV fuses
Number of input circuits 4 to 12 16 20 to 24 4 to 12 16 20 to 24
Input conductor range 4-16AWG 4-16AWG 4-16AWG 4-16AWG 4-16AWG 4-16AWG
Number of output conductors 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2
Output conductor range 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG
Max fuse size†† 25A†† 20A 20A 25A 20A 20A
Max rated current (DC continuous) 310A 400A 400A 310A 400A 400A
Steel enclosure dimensions (in), weight 16x12x6, 30 lbs 16x16x6, 36 lbs 20x20x6, 46 lbs 16x12x6, 30 lbs 16x16x6, 36 lbs 20x20x6, 46 lbs
Fiberglass enclosure dim. (in), weight 16x14x7,18 lbs 20x16x8, 22 lbs 24x20x8, 35lbs 16x14x7,18 lbs 20x16x8, 22 lbs 24x20x8, 35lbs
BCBS 600Vdc and 1000Vdc Series Standard Combiner Boxes
Features
4 to 24 Input circuits
600Vdc or 1000Vdc Rated units
Finger-safe Cooper Bussmann modular fuse holders*
Configured for both positive and negative grounded arrays
Single or dual 90°C output terminals
Negative input terminal blocks
Steel or fiberglass NEMA 3R, 4 or 4X enclosures with seamless door gaskets
Operating temperature -40°C to 50°C
Common configurations in stock for fast shipment**
* See Data Sheet 2053 for details.
** Please verify stocked configurations with your Cooper Bussmann sales representative.
** Certain specifications may be modified to meet requirements, please consult factory.
*** See Data Sheet 2038 (DCM) or 2020 (KLM) for details.
See Data Sheet 720110 for details.
†† 12 Circuit inputs are limited to 20A fuses.
Total system ampacity (poles x fuse amp rating) may not exceed 400 amps.
‡‡ When fuses are specified, 600Vdc midget fuses are installed in holders.
BCBS Series Standard Box
Typical Layout
Standard BCBS Series
4 to 24 Circuits
BCBS-12-00F Pictured
Part Number System Standard Combiner Box Part Number System
Example
: BCBSK-12-10F = B C B S K - 1 2 - 1 0 F S 0 6 R
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Series Prefix BCBS – Standard Combiner Box
Blank - for 600Vdc systems
K - for 1000Vdc systems
Number of Poles 04 08 12 16 20 24
600Vdc Fuses (Amps)‡‡ 00 – No Fuses Included 01 02 03 04
05 06 08 09 10 12 15 20 25 (see Max fuse size in table)
1000Vdc Fuses (Amps) 01 02 03 04 05 06 08 10 12 15 (see Max fuse size)
Enclosure R – NEMA 3/3R
4 – NEMA 4 (Powder Coated Steel)
F – NEMA 4X (Fiberglass)
Surge Protective Device (SPD) S06 - 600Vdc
S10 - 1000Vdc
SPD Remote Contact Signaling R - With remote signaling
Blank - no remote contact
BCBD Series Integrated Disconnect Box
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Specifications
Disconnect Rating (Amps) 28A 55A 75A 150A 245A
Number of input circuits 4 4 4 to 12 4 to 24 4 to 24
Input conductor range 4-14AWG 4-14AWG 4-14AWG 4-14AWG 4-14AWG
Number of output conductors 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2
Output conductor range 2/0-14AWG 2/0-14AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil to 6AWG
Max fuse size 30A 30A 30A 6A to 30A†† 10A to 30A††
Steel enclosure dimensions (in), weight 12x10x6, 15 lbs 12x10x6, 15 lbs 20x20x6, 42 lbs 20x20x6, 50 lbs, or 24x24x6, 55 lbs
20x24x6, 50 lbs
Fiberglass enclosure dimensions (In), weight 14x12x6, 12 lbs 14x12x7, 12 lbs 20x16x8, 28 lbs 24x20x18, 35 lbs, or 24x24x8, 40 lbs
24x24x10, 35 lbs
BCBD Series with Integrated Disconnect
Features
ETL Listed to UL1741 Standard
cETL Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 29
28, 55, 75, 150 and 245A Integrated disconnect switches
4 to 24 Input circuits
Continuous duty rated at 600Vdc
600Vdc Midget fuses* for overcurrent protection
Finger-safe Cooper Bussmann modular fuse holders**
Configured for both positive and negative grounded arrays
Single or dual 90°C output terminals
Negative input terminal blocks
Steel or fiberglass NEMA 3R, 4 or 4X enclosures with seamless door gaskets
Operating temperature -40°C to 50°C
Common configurations in stock for fast shipment***
* See Data Sheet 2038 (DCM) or 2020 (KLM) for details.
** See Data Sheet 2053 for details.
*** Please verify stocked configurations with your Cooper Bussmann sales representative.
Certain specifications may be modified to meet requirements, please consult factory.
†† Depends on the number of input strings:
- BCBD150 (ckt/max A): 4/30A, 8/15A, 12/12A, 16/8A, 20/6A, 24/6A
- BCBD245 (ckt/max A): 4/30A, 8/30A, 12/20A, 16/12A, 20/12A, 24/10A
Total system ampacity (poles x fuse amp rating) may not exceed ampacity of selected disconnect switch.
‡‡ When fuses are specified, 600Vdc midget fuses are installed in holders.
Typical Layout
Integral Disconnect on
BCBD Series
4 to 24 Circuits
BCBD245-24-00R Pictured
Part Number System Combiner Box with Disconnect Part Number System
Example
: BCBD150-12-10F = B C B D 1 5 0 - 1 2 - 1 0 F S 0 6 R
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Series Prefix BCBD – Combiner Box w/ Disconnect
Disconnect Ampacity 28 55 75 150 245
Number of Poles 04 08 12 16 20 24
Fuses (Amps)‡‡ 00 – No Fuses Included 01 02 03 04
05 06 08 09 10 12 15 20 25 (see Max fuse size in table)
Enclosure R – NEMA 3/3R
4 – NEMA 4 (Powder Coated Steel)
F – NEMA 4X (Fiberglass)
Surge Protective Device (SPD) S06 - 600Vdc
S10 - 1000Vdc
SPD Remote Contact Signaling R - With remote signaling
Blank - no remote contact
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* See Data Sheet 4203 for details.
** Certain specifications may be modified to meet requirements, please consult factory.
*** Fuse ampacity must coincide with fuse case size specified e.g., 100A or 200A.
Recombiner (Array Combiner) Boxes
Features
ETL Listed to UL1741 Standard
cETL Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 29
4 to 12 Input circuits
Continuous duty rated at 600Vdc
600Vdc PVS-R Fuses* for overcurrent protection
100A and 200A Fuse case sizes
70A – 200A Fuse ampacity configurations
Steel or fiberglass NEMA 3R, 4 or 4X rated enclosures with seamless door gaskets
Operating temperature -40°C to 50°C
Specifications**
Fuse Case Size 100 200
Number of input circuits 4 8 12 4 8 12
Number of output conductors 2 4 4 2 4 4
Input conductor range 6-2/0AWG 6-2/0AWG 6-2/0AWG 6-4/0AWG 6-4/0AWG 6-4/0AWG
Output conductor range 4-500kcmil 4-500kcmil 4-500kcmil 4-500kcmil 4-500kcmil 4-500kcmil
Max fuse rating up to 100A up to 100A up to 100A up to 200A up to 200A up to 200A
Max rated current (DC continuous) 760A 1520A 1520A 760A 1520A 1520A
Enclosure dimensions (in), weight 24x24x6, 34 lbs 36x36x8, 94 lbs 42x36x8, 110 lbs 36x36x8, 94 lbs 48x36x8, 135 lbs 60x36x8, 160 lbs
Recombiner Box Part Number System
Example
: BCBR100-08-125R-S06R = B C B R 1 0 0 - 08 - 1 2 5 R S 0 6 R
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Series Prefix BCBR – Recombiner Box
Fuse Case Size 100 200
Number of Circuits 04 08 12
Fuses (Amps)*** 000 – No Fuses Included
070 080 090 100 (100 amp fuse case size)
125 150 175 200 (200 amp fuse case size)
Enclosure R – NEMA 3/3R
4 – NEMA 4 (Powder Coated Steel)
F – NEMA 4X (Fiberglass)
Surge Protective Device (SPD) S06 - 600Vdc
SPD Remote Contact Signaling R - With remote signaling
Blank - no remote contact
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* See Data Sheet 2055 for additional details.
** Does not apply to 1200Vdc unit.
*** Surge module may increase the enclosure size requirement, please see factory for specific sizes.
See Cooper Bussmann SPD Limited Warranty Statement (3A1502) for details at www.cooperbussmann.com/surge.
Integrated Surge Protective Device*
Features
Only true UL 1449 3rd Edition (Type 2)**
IEC 61643-11 Type 2, IEC 61643-1 Class II
Available in standard and disconnect combiner boxes***
UL 94V0 Thermoplastic material
IP20 Finger-safe
600Vdc, 1000Vdc, 1200Vdc configurations
easy
ID™ Visual status indication
Available with remote contact signaling
Operating temperature -40°C to 80°C
Five year warranty
BSPH_____YPV(R)
Remote Signal
Contact Available
Visual Status Indication
Specifications
Max Continuous Operating Voltage 600Vdc 1000Vdc 1200Vdc
Total Discharge Current 40kA 40kA 30kA
Voltage Protection Level <_2.5kV <_4.0kV <_4.5kV
Voltage Protection Level at 5kA <_2.0 kV <_3.5kV <_4.0kV
Integrated Fuse Breaking Capacity 30kA 30kA 30kA
Nominal Discharge Current 12.5kA 12.5kA 12.5kA
Max Discharge Current 25kA 25kA 25kA
Response time <_25ns <_25ns <_25ns
Min Conductor Ratings 60/75°C 14AWG
Max Conductor Ratings 60/75°C 2AWG Stranded 4AWG Flexible
Module Circuit DiagramsDimensions - mm
12
11
14
DC+/– DC–/+
BSPH_____YPV(R)
Shown with optional remote contact signaling
Shown with optional remote contact signaling
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1210 BU-SB101341 Page 6 of 6 Data Sheet 2054
*Monitoring module may increase the enclosure size requirement, please consult factory for specific sizes.
Current Monitoring Device
Features
Available in standard and disconnect combiner boxes*
Uses Obvius Solar Current Monitor (SCM) unit
Unique “Mesh” technology optimizes routing communications with no
configuration
Twisted pair output or wireless communication
8 or 16 Input circuit monitoring units
Monitors 4 to 24 input circuits
Specifications
Processor 60MHz Arm7 embedded CPU processor
LEDs 3 x RF, 2 x RS 485, 2 x pulse, alive, alarm
Protocol Modbus RTU
Address Setting Modbus address may be set from 1 to 247 via DIP switch
Inputs - 2 pulse inputs, dry contact
- Monitor consumption/rate/min/max
- Pulse rate/width user selectable to 10Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, or 250Hz.
- Pulse rate option: 10Hz, minimum pulse width 50ms
- Pulse rate option: 50Hz, minimum pulse width 10ms
- Pulse rate option: 100Hz, minimum pulse width 5ms
- Pulse rate option: 250Hz, minimum pulse width 2ms
- Contact closure threshold 100W to 2.5kW user selectable
- Pulse count values are stored in non-volatile memory.
Communications 1 RS-485 (+,-, S), 9600/19200 baud, N, 8, 1, two wire. Supports up to 32 external devices per ModHopper (expandable)
RF Frequency Hopping, ISM band, -SN Option: 400MHz Receive Only (Sensor Network)
Environmental North America: Temperature 0º – 50ºC, 0 – 95% humidity, non-condensing. Pollution degree 2, altitude up to 2000M
EMC FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class A
Size 6.5x4.5x2” (260x64x45mm)
Weight 1.25lbs (0.67 kg)
Power Input 9-30Vdc, 200mA
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