Amphenol
®
IDS-58
HelioClip
®
Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies (AIST) offers products and solutions
for all segments of the solar electric system. AIST understands the need for
efficient (low loss) power transfer, highly reliable, and cost effective solutions
that are required to be competitive in this industry. We can provide panel
manufacturers, installers, and OEM's with connectivity products for both thin
film and crystalline silicon technologies. Amphenol® has a broad range of
technologies to help minimize the cost of inverters and power conditioners.
Amphenol® Industrial Solar Technologies can help you power the planet
with the sun.
HelioClip
is a grounding component for solar modules and solar racking
systems allowing easy termination to the ground wire.
HelioClip provides a quick, economical and code compliant solution to
securely ground PV panels and support structures.
HelioClip
is designed for UL2703; that means it is specifically approved for
Photovoltaic applications and can be used on ANY PV panel with metal
frame. No need for explicit panel manufacturer approval, no need to stock
manufacturer specific grounding equipment.
The
HelioClip
is just one of the solar solutions Amphenol® Industrial Solar
Technologies has to offer.
Features:
• Fastest, most economical PV panel
grounding solution
• Designed for UL2703
• Meets all new NEC 2008/2011 requirements
• Can be used on ANY metal frame PV panel
• Quick installation with single screw
• Quick wire termination, connects is seconds.
• No special tools needed
• Use with 10 or 12AWG (6 or 4 mm2) solid,
bare copper wire
• Stainless steel contact prevents corrosion
• Wire wiping action cuts through corrosion
and dirt on grounding wire
• Captive screw, can’t be lost
• Wire snap temporarily holds grounding wire
until HelioClip is in closed position.
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HelioClip
®
The fastest and most economical grounding solution for PV panels. Designed to UL2703 for all PV applications.
Technical Data
Grounding wire capacity
Contact type
Contact material
Housing material
Mounting screw material
Solid copper wire 10 or 12 AWG
Two spring loaded contact forks with wiping action
Stainless steel
Glass filled polyamid, UV and moisture resistant
Stainless steel
Open Position
Closed Position
Ground your PV panel as easy as 1-2-3
1
2
3
Mount the HelioClip
with one screw
How to order
Insert wire, wire
snaps-in place
Close the HelioClip
with a tap – done!
1
HG
Product Type
HG
Helios
Grounding
2
C
Type
C
HelioClip
5
3
5
Wire Size
4 - 6 mm2
12 - 10 AWG
4
U
Approvals
U
UL
I
C
M
5
C
Packing
single
100 pcs.
500 pcs.
6
F
Variations
F
P
L
Thread forming screw 8-32
Panhead screw 8-32
Panhead screw 8-32 w/ nut
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented
without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements of suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not
recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specifications are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
For further information on your individual application requirements, contact: Amphenol Corporation
North America:
Amphenol Industrial Operations
180 N. Freeport Drive, Plant 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Tel: (520) 285-5130
Fax: (520) 285-5134
Email: rpedrazzini@amphenol-aio.com
Europe:
Amphenol Industrial Operations Europe
Via Barbaiana 5
1-20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39 02 93254.204
Fax: +39 02 93254.444
Email: info@amphenol-aio.com
Middle East:
Amphenol Middle East Enterprises FZE
Office C-37 PO Box 21107
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Tel: +9716-7422494
Fax: +9716-7422941
Email: ameefze@eim.ae
Asia:
Amphenol Technology Shenzhen Ltd
Block 5 Fuan 2nd Industrial Park
Dayang Rd, Fuyong Baoan
Baoan, Shenzhen, China 518103
Tel; +86 755 2881 8389
Fax; +86 755 2991 8310
Email: enquiry@amphenol-aio.com