COMBINERS: MODEL CBHV4D
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS:
Combines up to 4 PV source circuits at 600V and a rated disconnect.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS:
Designed for safe and code compliant grid-integrated PV installation.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Open Energy Corporation designs and manufactures Balance-of-Systems components that complete the solar energy power conversion. The photovoltaic cells embedded in our tiles, glass, or membrane products generate direct current. SolarSave® Balance of Systems products, which include inverters, combiners, fuseblocks , and other accessories, both protect and convert the DC power into standard 120-watt alternating current (AC) and integrate this power into grid-connected systems in homes and buildings. All SolarSave® Balance of Systems products are either UL or CSA certified and NEC compliant. The products come in a range of sizes that compliment the installation into varying project configurations. Open Energy Corporation provides consulting in the design, configuration, certification, installation, and service of SolarSave® Balance of Systems products both directly and through our network of installers and solar integrators across the United States and Canada.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
Safe, simple, and code compliant electrical systems
- Four fused circuits, each can accept up to 15 amps of PV input current up to a total maximum of 30 amps.
- Compliant with the U.S National Electrical Code (NEC) and UL1741
- 600VDC rated disconnect.
Reduced wiring cost
- Only a single pair of wires is required between the combiner box and the inverter location resulting in considerable savings on wiring installation.
- By combining a DC disconnect with a fused combiner box, one less piece of equipment is required, and costs and installation time are reduced.
Simplifies array maintenance
- Provides a convenient way to isolate and test the PV array circuits without interrupting the power production of other circuits in the array.
- Improves safety and reduces the time required to troubleshoot any PV related circuitry problems.
Wide variety of fuse sizes
- Accepts a wide variety of fuses ranging in size from 2 to 15 amps.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
| Technology | Multiple solar electric photovoltaic source circuit output combiner |
| Installation weight | 9 lbs |
| Material | Painted steel enclosure |
| Actual size | 15”x 7”x 5” |
| Fused circuits | 4 in a NEMA 3R lockable enclosure |
| Maximum total current output | 30A |
| Compatibility | 600V DC PV arrays and high voltage inverters |
| Fuse Size | Fuse sizes 2 to 15A |
| Output terminals | Accepts up to 2/0 AWG |
WARRANTY:
5-year warranty
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSA certified to UL1741
Complies with NEC
COMBINERS: MODEL CBHV
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS:
Parallels high voltage PV strings to sum currents into larger inverters or recombines.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS:
Designed for safe and code compliant PV installation.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Open Energy Corporation designs and manufactures Balance-of-Systems components that complete the solar energy power conversion. The photovoltaic cells embedded in our tiles, glass, or membrane products generate direct current. SolarSave® Balance of Systems products, which include inverters, combiners, fuseblocks, and other accessories, both protect and convert the DC power into standard 120-watt alternating current (AC) and integrate this power into grid-connected systems in homes and buildings. All SolarSave® Balance of Systems products are either UL or CSA certified and NEC compliant. The products come in a range of sizes that compliment the installation into varying project configurations. Open Energy Corporation provides consulting in the design, configuration, certification, installation, and service of SolarSave® Balance of Systems products both directly and through our network of installers and solar integrators across the United States and Canada.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Safe, simple, and code compliant electrical systems
- Twelve fused photovoltaic input circuits, each can accept up to 15 amps of PV current. Combiners boxes with more or less than 12 inputs or dual outputs are available. Please consult factory for details.
- Compliant with UL1742
- 600VDC rated
Reduced wiring cost
- Only a single pair of wires is required between the combiner box and the PV controller location resulting in considerable savings on wiring installation.
Simplifies array maintenance
- Provides a convenient way to isolate and test the PV array circuits without interrupting the power production of other circuits in the array.
- Improves safety and reduces the time required to troubleshoot and PV related circuitry problems.
Wide variety of fuse sizes
- Accepts a wide variety of fuses ranging in size from 2 to 15 amps.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
| Technology | Multiple solar electric photovoltaic source circuit combiner |
| Installation weight | 9 lbs |
| Material | Polymer enclosure, metal back plate |
| Actual size | 12”x 10”x4” |
| Fused circuits | 12 in a NEMA 4X enclosure |
| Maximum total output | 195A |
| Compatibility | 600V DC PV circuits |
| Fuse Size | Fuse sizes 2 to 15A |
| Output terminals | 15A per circuit |
WARRANTY:
5-year warranty
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSA certified to UL1741
Complies with NEC
FUSE SIZING CONSIDERATIONS
When selecting the proper fuse size, multiply the PV array's short circuit rating (Isc) by 1.56 for the proper amperage of fuse (Isc X1.56= fuse amperage). For example: if your PV arrays have an Isc of 2.5A, (2.5 x1.56=3.9) you would need to select a 4 amp fuse.
COMBINERS: MODEL CBHV-CUSTOM
PRODUCT SOLUTION:
Combines the outputs of multiple combiners, feeding a large inverter for large positive/negative termination, output block and equipment ground block.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS:
Designed for safe and code compliant grid-integrated PV installation.
DESCRIPTION:
Open Energy Corporation designs and manufactures Balance-of-Systems components that complete the solar energy power conversion. The photovoltaic cells embedded in our tiles, glass, or membrane products generate direct current. SolarSave® Balance of Systems products, which include inverters, combiners, fuseblocks , and other accessories, both protect and convert the DC power into standard 120-watt alternating current (AC) and integrate this power into grid-connected systems in homes and buildings. All SolarSave® Balance of Systems products are either UL or CSA certified and NEC compliant. The products come in a range of sizes that compliment the installation into varying project configurations. Open Energy Corporation provides consulting in the design, configuration, certification, installation, and service of SolarSave® Balance of Systems products both directly and through our network of installers and solar integrators across the United States and Canada.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
Safe, simple, and code compliant electrical systems
- CSA certified to UL1741 & complies with NEC
- For large installation 600VDC systems
Flexible Configurations
- Available in different configurations up to 0.5 megawatts
- Available in a wide range of configurations. Contact your sales representative for more details.
WARRANTY:
5-year warranty
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSA certified to UL1741 Complies with NEC
COMBINERS: MODEL CB10
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS:
Combines multiple PV array strings into a single wire pair with NEC compliance fusing.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS:
Designed for safe and code compliant PV installation.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Open Energy Corporation designs and manufactures Balance-of-Systems components that complete the solar energy power conversion. The photovoltaic cells embedded in our tiles, glass, or membrane products generate direct current. SolarSave® Balance of Systems products, which include inverters, combiners, fuseblocks , and other accessories, both protect and convert the DC power into standard 120-watt alternating current (AC) and integrate this power into grid-connected systems in homes and buildings. All SolarSave® Balance of Systems products are either UL or CSA certified and NEC compliant. The products come in a range of sizes that compliment the installation into varying project configurations. Open Energy Corporation provides consulting in the design, configuration, certification, installation, and service of SolarSave® Balance of Systems products both directly and through our network of installers and solar integrators across the United States and Canada.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Safe, simple, and code compliant electrical systems
- Ten fused circuits; each can accept up to 15 amps of PV input current up to total maximum of 64.
- Compliant with the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Conduit ready.
Reduced wiring cost
- Only a single pair of wires is required between the combiner box and the PV controller location resulting in considerable savings on wiring installation.
Simplifies array maintenance
- Provides a convenient way to isolate and test the PV array circuits without interrupting the power production of other circuits in the array.
- Improves safety and reduces the time required to troubleshoot and PV related circuitry problems.
Surge protection
- Zinc Oxide Nonlinear Resistors (ZNRs) protects your system from electrical surges such as those caused by nearby lightning strikes.
Wide variety of fuse sizes
- Accepts a wide variety of fuses ranging in size from 5 to 15 amps.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
| Technology | Multiple solar electric photovoltaic source circuit output combiner |
| Installation weight | 7 lbs |
| Material | Painted steel enclosure |
| Actual size | 4”x 8”x10” |
| Fused circuits | 10 in a NEMA 3R lockable enclosure |
| Maximum total output | Maximum of 125 VDC input |
| Compatibility | 12, 24, and 48 VDC PV systems |
| Fuse Size | Fuse sizes 5 to 15A |
| Recommended fuses | Bussman type MDA or ABC fuses; available in 5, 6, 8, 10 and 15A sizes |
| Output terminals | 2 each 1/0 for each output (+/-) |
| Packed amount | Packed in cases of six |
| Packed case weight | 45 lbs |
| Packed case dimension | 17.5”x 8.5” x 11.5” |
WARRANTY:
5-year warranty
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSA certified to UL1741
Complies with NEC
FUSE SIZING CONSIDERATIONS
When selecting the proper fuse size, multiply the PV array's short circuit rating (Isc) by 1.56 for the proper amperage of fuse (Isc X1.56= fuse amperage). For example: if your PV arrays have an Isc of 7.45A, (7.45 x1.56=11.6) you would need to select a 15 amp fuse.
HOW TO ORDER CB10S AND FUSES
Fuses are not included with the CB10 but they are available from Open Energy in packs of ten or in bulk packs of 100. Use the formula above to find the type of module(s) you will be installing then order the appropriate fuse as shown in the table. Remember to order your fuses with the CB10 so that you will have all of the parts required for a successful installation.
| Part Number | Description |
| CB10 | Ten Circuit PV Combiner Box, 10 fused circuits, 80A continuous output rating, NEMA 3R enclosure, (Fuses not include) |
| CBF-10-xx | Fuse Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 15A, combiner box fuses, sold ten fuses per pack |
| CBF-100-xx | Bulk packed pulse combiner box fuse, packaged 100 fuses per pack. |
INVERTERS: MODEL CE4000
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS:
Safely and efficiently converts DC solar power into residential 24OVAC.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS:
Designed for safe and code compliant grid-integrated PV installation.
DESCRIPTION:
Open Energy Corporation designs and manufactures Balance-of-Systems components that complete the solar energy power conversion. The photovoltaic cells embedded in our tiles, glass, or membrane products generate direct current. SolarSave® Balance of Systems products, which include inverters, combiners, fuseblocks , and other accessories, both protect and convert the DC power into standard 120-watt alternating current (AC) and integrate this power into grid-connected systems in homes and buildings. All SolarSave® Balance of Systems products are either UL or CSA certified and NEC compliant. The products come in a range of sizes that compliment the installation into varying project configurations. Open Energy Corporation provides consulting in the design, configuration, certification, installation, and service of SolarSave® Balance of Systems products both directly and through our network of installers and solar integrators across the United States and Canada.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
Safe, simple, and code compliant
- Easier configuration of PV membranes, and tiles
- Short strings provide easier configuration of PV array
- Low voltage PV arrays eliminates lethal voltages
- Build-in DC disconnect
Durability built in
- Broader thermal stability due to superior heat sinking design
- 3R outdoor enclosure provides product resilience
Powerful performance
- Parallel strings improve product performance & resilience
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
| Technology | Multiple solar electric PV source circuit combiner |
| Installation weight | 62 lbs |
| Material | Aluminum chassis |
| Actual size | 6” x 15” x 24” |
| Input Performance | |
| Recommended max. PV power | 4400Wp (STC) |
| Max. PV Open range voltage | 100VDC |
| PV voltage range, M.P.P.T | 54.77VDC |
| Max. Input Current | 64A (Isc) |
| Ground fault protection | >1000Ma |
| Output Values | |
| Continuous AC power @25 C | 3000W |
| Continuous AC power@ 40 C | 2850W |
| AC output regulations | Current source |
| AC output waveform | Sine wave, high frequency PWM controlled |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <5% |
| Operating range, grid voltage | 211-264 Vac |
| Grid frequency | 60Hz |
| Output Protection | |
| Islanding protection | Per UL1741; Vac, Fac |
| Ground fault protection | UL1741 |
| Short circuit protection | Current Controlled |
| Efficiency | |
| At 75% load | 94.2% |
| Power Consumption | |
| Internal consumption at night | <10W |
| American Standards | |
| Hardware safety | UL1741 |
| Electro-magnetic interference | FCC Part 15B |
| Enclosure rating | NEMA 3R |
| Operating Environment | |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -20 C to + 50 C |
| Relative Humidity Level | 0 to 95% Non-condensing |
WARRANTY:
5-year warranty
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSA certified to UL1741
Complies with NEC
FUSE BLOCKS: MODEL PFB
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS:
RV and marine fuse blocks
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS:
Provides over-current protection for DC power, battery, and inverter systems.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Open Energy Corporation designs and manufactures Balance-of-Systems components that complete the solar energy power conversion. The photovoltaic cells embedded in our tiles, glass, or membrane products generate direct current. SolarSave® Balance of Systems products, which include inverters, combiners, fuseblocks, and other accessories, both protect and convert the DC power into standard 120-watt alternating current (AC) and integrate this power into grid-connected systems in homes and buildings. All SolarSave® Balance of Systems products are either UL or CSA certified and NEC compliant. The products come in a range of sizes that compliment the installation into varying project configurations. Open Energy Corporation provides consulting in the design, configuration, certification, installation, and service of SolarSave® Balance of Systems products both directly and through our network of installers and solar integrators across the United States and Canada.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
Superior protection and performance
- UL listed Class T fuse with a 100,000 amp interrupting rating (AIR) performance well under short-circuit and overload conditions.
Simple and elegant design
- It is easy to install. In either a new or an existing system, installation is a snap. Simply mount base, cut cables, and install.
- Three terminal styles. Select either setscrew lug type for cut cable, stainless steel bolt type for ring terminal cable, or combination terminals.
Tough and durable
- Compact form with molded polycarbonate base. Meets UL94V.0 flame class rating to prevent possible fire hazards in over-current conditions.
Intuitive usage
- Accessible fuses. Clear protective cover snaps on and off for easy fuse access.
- Standard fuse block cover provides clear user safety instruction.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
| Technology | Class T fuse block with 100,000 amp interrupting rating |
| Installation weight | 1 lbs |
| Material | Polymer base and cover |
| Actual size | 6.5” x 2” x 2.5” |
| Base | Molded polycarbonate |
| Terminal styles | Setscrew lug. stainless steel bolt, combination |
| Output | 110A, 200A, 300A, 400A |
| Max current | 400A, 20,000A air |
WARRANTY:
5-year warranty for base, terminals, and cover
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSA certified to UL1741
Complies with NEC