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Our confession to the solar technology

The shortage of fossil com -bust ibles worldwide, the adopti-on of the Renewable-Energy-Bill EEG and finally also the positive atti tude of users and consumers re gard ing the environmentally comp atible energy generation ini tiated in the last few years an enorm ous boom in the photo-voltaic industry.

„Nothing is more environ-ment-friendly than receiving energy directly from the sun. This is our confession to the solar tech no logy.“Siegbert Lapp – Chairman technical manage-ment board.

As an environmental-orientated com pany and one of the leading supp liers for the wind and solar industry, Lapp Kabel also wants to take part in this trend. In July 2005 the new photovoltaic plant on the roof of the logistic centrum 1 of the company headquarter in Stuttgart was inaugurated. With this we want to express our philosophy and to promote the rethinking regar-ding renewable energies.

The 1092 solar modules which are installed on a roof area of 4.500 m2 have an output of 168 kWp and nearly 160.000 kWh of energy per year.Additionally the annual saving of toxic carbon dioxide (CO2) amounts to approximately 94.000 kg.

The key data speak for themselves!

All PV-components are con-nected and installed with Lapp products like SKINTOP® cable glands, EPIC® connectors, SILVYN® conduits and LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables – a longtime use and a safe func-tion of the photovoltaic plant is guaranteed at any season.

On the following pages we want to introduce products which were especially developed in co-operation with users from the photovoltaic branch. Let it be weather resistant cable installa-tions, safe cable entries or the interconnection of single solar

Clear solutions around the solar panel!

modules – the brands ÖLFLEX® – SKINTOP® – EPIC® – LAPPTHERM® – SILVYN®

and FLEXIMARK® from Lapp Kabel offer solutions for all applications from the roof down to the basement.

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4. EPIC® SOLAR

1. LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables

UV-resistant cables for longtime weather- and temperature resistant wiring of solar panels resp. photovoltaic components. Durable best performance in all events.

Use our Universal Strip SOLAR, the proper stripping tool for solar cables, applicable for cross sections from 1,5 mm2 up to 6 mm2.

2. SKINTOP® cable glands

Safe cable entries for panel junction box, inverter and control cabinet.

SKINTOP® ST-M / ST-M XL / ST-M ISOMetric polyamide cable glands. With only one turn the cables are fixed, centered, completely strain-relieved and hermetically sealed according protection class IP 68.

SKINTOP® GMP-GL-MHexagonal glassfibre reinforced poly amide counter nuts with metric thread.

SKINDICHT® SM-MBrass counter nuts with metric thread according EN 50262.

3. FLEXIMARK® marking systems

Labels for marking of wires and components. For outdoor use es pecially character holders made of transparent and UV-filtered material are applicable.

Injection moulded assembled and field mountable EPIC® SOLAR connectors and EPIC® SOLAR built in recept-acles for the quick and safe connection of solar modules. Due to highly robustness, UV-resistance, protection class and the touch protection a high grade connection is guaranteed for many years.

Regarding all application demands Lapp Kabel offers a com-plete product range for photovoltaic systems which is especial-ly designed for the wiring from the roof down to the basement. In co-opera tion with users, the TÜV and the north american UL testing committee for approval our LAPPTHERM® SOLAR

cables, SKINTOP® cable glands and EPIC® SOLAR connectors are tested by numberous tests and ensure highest quality. Our products can be used worldwide and are also conform according to the EEC directive RoHS.

Lapp Kabel in photovoltaic industry: We are system!

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5. SILVYN® RILL PA 6 SINUS

The black, UV-resistant polyamide protection conduit with sinusoidal opening for quick cable bundeling and installation. Additional protect ion for solar cables and solar connect ors.The Cable Eater spare tool for SILVYN® RILL PA 6 SINUS enables easy and trouble-free cable installation into the protection conduit.

7. ÖLFLEX® STATIC/NYY-O/H07RN-F

Cable alternatives for cost-effective fixed installed cabling of inverter and power distributor below the roof.

6. EPIC® SOLAR Y-Splitter

Y-Splitter enable the parallel coup ling of solar panels. The EPIC® SOLAR Splitter is installed flexible behind the solar modules resp. the facade. In combination with LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables the injection moulded EPIC® SOLAR Splitter ensures highest reliability and quality.

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Lapp products worldwide – international applications

Part of the PV system of the Ger man European School in Singa pore. High demands – no problem for UV-resistant LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables.

Solar system in Nigeria – complete wired with high temperature re sistant LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cab les.

Technology „Made in Germany“ under South-East Asian sun.

Solarmover power plant – safe function due to SKINTOP® cable glands with protection class IP 68.

Optimal for use in photovoltaic systems in rural environment – LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus V4A extension cable with steel ar mour ing protects against at tacks of martens and rodents.

Photo: Solartec

Photo: Solon

Photo: EST

Photo: Lapp Kabel

Hot mission at the equator.

Moved application for optimal performance.

Safe application in the green countryside.

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LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables

Our LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables are tested and certified regard ing their use in the course of national and international ap provals by our own labora tory and by independent testing institutes. Our international all-rounder LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi combines for instance the TÜV type approval and further UL/CSA approvals

in just one cable. All of them are „UL-listed“ according NEC (USA/Canada). Not every UL approval suits to photovoltaic applications!

What does „UL-listed“ mean ? Some solar cables offered on the market are just „AWM-recog-nized“. This limits the use to in door electrical equipment and

The right approvals – that counts!

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Energy generation by using the power of sunlight is a global issue. Photovoltaic systems are in stalled in different climatic zones all over the world. Due to the quite different environment-al conditions, especially regard-ing on the temperature- and

UV exposure, Lapp Kabel uses only high quality insulation- and outer sheath compounds for the LAPPTHERM® SOLAR product range which is manufactured ac cord ing the lat est processing tech no logy.

With best connections to the sun!

They are always high ly• weather resistant• UV- and ozone resistant• temperature resistant• heat-ageing resistant• hydrolysis resistant

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus

LAPPTHERM®

SOLAR XLLAPPTHERM®

SOLAR XL multi

LAPPTHERM®

SOLAR SRLAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus V4A

ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLv

suitable for Protection Class II applications • • • • • •

fl ame retardant • • • • •

halogen free • • • •

ammonia gas resistant • • • • • •

marten- resp. rodent armouring •

suitable for direct burial •

conforms to RoHS directive • • • • • •

approval TÜV TÜV / UL

max. conductor temperature +120°C +120°C +120°C +90°C +120°C +120°C

nominal voltage DC 900/1500 V 900/1500 V 900/1500 V 900/1500 V 900/1500 V 900/1500 V

ma chines, which are completely factory wired. Our „UL-listed“ cables include outdoor use to cover residential-, commercial- and industrial building wiring. This ensures the trouble-free use of LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi throughout North America!

In the below mentioned table you find an overview of some pro per ties allo cated to our LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables. For more advantages and spe-cial features please see the fol-lowing catalogue pages.

en Shortcut: - LAYOUT: Layout1 LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus

TÜV approved solar cables for wiring of photovoltaic systems

Information: Product to be renamed as ÖLFLEX® SOLAR plus during year 2007 !

Application LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus is used as individual connection of the solar modules among themselves or as extension cable between the panel strings worldwide. The good fl exibility of the cable enables an easy space-saving installation.

Special feature • Flame retardant in acc.

with IEC 60 332.1 • Excellent weather- and UV

resistance • Cross-linked core insulation

prevents fl owage of the insu-lation in case of short-circuit

• Extended temperature range prevents especially heat age-ing and ensures the perfect function of the PV-system at each season

• Especially fl exible - easy installation with tight space requirements

• Certifi ed and type approved by TÜV Rheinland

Note • For the connection of the

solar panels we recommend our EPIC® SOLAR connectors resp. SKINTOP® ST-M cable glands

• Considering economic mini-mum lenghts we also produce by request cross-sections above 6,0mm² resp. 10,0mm²

• ÖLFLEX® STATIC SC black - especially for cost-effective fi xed installed indoor applica-tions for instance as connec-tion to the inverter

Cable Make-up • Tinned copper strands, fi ne

wired acc. VDE 0295, class 5 • Core insulation:

cross-linked elastomere, colour: black

• Outer sheath: special TPE

• Colour: black, red resp. blue

Advantage • UV and ozone resistant • High short circuit temp. • Flame retardant IEC 60332.1 • Use up to +120°C • Reduced heat-ageing process • Natural oil resistant • Good resistance against

ammonia- and biogases • Detergent resistant • Also hydrolysis resistant

against warm water • Very fl exible • TÜV type approved

Tip Also available with injection moulded EPIC® SOLAR con-nectors

Technical Data

Core identifi cation codeblack, red or blue

ApprovalsTÜV - Type approved acc.2 PfG 1169

Conductor strandingfi ne wire in acc. to VDE 0295Class 5/IEC 60228 Cl. 5

Minimum bending radiusStatic: 4 x cable diameterfl exing: 15 x cable diameter

Rated voltageU0/UAC 600/1000 VDC 900/1500 V

Test voltage4000 V

Temperature rangefi xed installation:-50°C up to +120°Cshort-circuit temperature:+250°C

Part number Conductor cross-section in mm² Outer diameter in mm approx. Copper weight kg/km Weight kg/km approx.

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus black0026085 2,5 5,4 24,0 50,00026086 4,0 6,5 38,4 76,00026087 6,0 7,3 57,6 107,00026095 10,0 9,4 96,0 165,0

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus red0026088 2,5 5,4 24,0 50,00026089 4,0 6,5 38,4 76,00026090 6,0 7,3 57,6 107,0

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus blue0026091 2,5 5,4 24,0 50,00026092 4,0 6,5 38,4 76,00026093 6,0 7,3 57,6 107,0

No cutting surcharges for original designs (100, 500, 1000 m).Please specify the required design (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 m coils). Coil ware < 30 kg, above that automatically drum ware.Copper base: EUR 150.00 / 100 kgDue to specifi c compound characteristics of the outer sheath the printing could be partly unreadable.

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Cross-linked solar cables for wiring of photovoltaic systems

Information: Product to be renamed as ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XL during year 2007 !

Application LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL is used as individual connection of the solar modules among themselves or as extension cable between the panel strings worldwide. The power cable versions with big conductor cross-sections mainly are used as connection to the inverter for huge PV-plants.

Special feature • Halogen-free and fl ame

retardant in acc. with IEC 60332.1

• Cross-linked compounds- prevent deformation of the insulation materials in case of short-circuit

• Excellent weather-, abrasion and UV resistance

• Extended temperature range prevents especially heat ageing and ensures the perfect function of the PV-system at each season

Coded version: • To distinguish between posi-

tive and negative, this version is printed with a stripe




Cable Make-up • Conductor:

tinned copper strands, fi ne wired, class 5

• Core insulation: special polyolefi n, cross-linked, black

• Outer sheath: modifi ed copolymer, cross-linked

• Colour: black

Advantage • UV and ozone resistant • Cross-linked compounds • High short circuit temp. • Halogen-free • Flame retardant IEC 60332.1 • Use up to +120°C • Reduced heat-ageing process • Good abrasion resistance • Good resistance against

ammonia- and biogases • Also hydrolysis resistant

against warm water • Exact control of installed

quantity by meter marking

Tip Also available with injection moulded EPIC® SOLAR con-nectors

Technical Data

Core identifi cation codeblack

Fire testIEC 60332.1


Minimum bending radiusfi xed installation:4 x cable diameterfl exing: 15 x cable diameter


Test voltage4000 V



LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL black0026970 2,5 5,6 24,0 45,00026971 4,0 6,0 38,4 72,00026972 6,0 7,1 57,6 102,00026973 10,0 8,5 96,0 159,00026974 16,0 9,9 153,6 247,0

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL black - coded0026991 2,5 5,6 24,0 45,00026992 4,0 6,0 38,4 72,00026993 6,0 7,1 57,6 102,00026994 10,0 8,5 96,0 159,00026995 16,0 9,9 153,6 247,0

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL power cable - black0026984 35,0 12,6 336,0 470,00026985 50,0 15,2 480,0 642,00026986 70,0 17,3 672,0 852,00026987 95,0 19,9 912,0 1120,00026988 120,0 22,0 1152,0 1480,0

No cutting surcharges for original designs (500, 1000 m).Please specify the required design (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 m coils). Coil ware < 30 kg, above that automatically drum ware. Copper base: EUR 150.00 / 100 kgDue to specifi c compound characteristics of the outer sheath the printing could be partly unreadable.

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LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi

Approved and cross-linked solar cables for wiring of photovoltaic systems

ApplicationLAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi is used as individual connection of the solar modules among themselves or as extension cable between the panel strings worldwide. The TÜV Type approval is based on one of the latest specifi cation 2 PfG 1169/10.04. The UL listings enable the problem-free use for wiring of PV-systems in North America. According NEC (National Electrical Code) only for outdoor purposes listed cables are permitted for PV-installations in North America. The numerously carried out tests for the TÜV and UL approval ensure additionally safety and proven quality.

Special feature • Halogen-free and fl ame retar-

dant in acc. with IEC 60332.1• Cross-linked compounds

prevent deformation of the insulation materials in case of short-circuit

• Excellent weather-, abrasion and UV resistance

• Extended temperature range prevents especially heat ageing and ensures the perfect function of the PV-system at each season

• High-grade approvals Coded v ersion: • On request we also offer

versions which are ad-ditionally imprinted with a stripe

Other outer sheath colours: • Red resp. blue sheath colours

on request



• ÖLFLEX® STATIC SC black –especially for cost-effec-tive fi xed installed indoor applications for instance as connection to the inverter


wired acc. VDE 0295, class 5• Core insulation:

special polyolefi n, cross-linked, black

• Outer sheath: cross-linked copolymer• Colour: black

Advantage • UV and ozone resistant• High short circuit temp.• Worldwide use due to heat

resistant compounds• No spreading of fi re and toxic

gases in the event of fi re• High mechanical abrasion

resistant during installation• Resistant against ammonia

resp. biogases and other aggressive media

• Hydrolysis resistant against hot water (roof puddles)

• Exact control of installed quantity by meter marking

• TÜV resp. UL approved Tip Also available with injectionmoulded EPIC® SOLAR con-nectors.

Technical Data


ApprovalsTÜV Rheinland Type approvedUL Listed

Flame testIEC 60332.1

Conductor strandingfi ne wire in acc. to VDE 0295Class 5 / IEC 60228 Cl.5

Minimum bending radiusfi xed installation:4 x cable diameterfl exing:15 x cable diameter

Rated voltage in accordance with VDE:AC U0/U : 600/1000 VDC U0/U : 900/1500 Vin acc. with UL: 600 V

Test voltage4000 V

Temperature rangefi xed installation-40°C bis +120°Cin acc. with UL:+90°Cshort circuit temperature:+250°C

Part number Conductor cross-section in mm²

Approval Outer diameter in in mm approx.

Copper weight in kg/km weight kg/km ca.

TÜV UL

LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi black0026585A 2,5 2 PfG 1169 5,6 24,0 45,00026586A 4,0 2 PfG 1169 6,0 38,4 72,00026587A 6,0 2 PfG 1169 7,1 57,6 102,00026588A 10,0 2 PfG 1169 8,5 96,0 159,00026589A 16,0 2 PfG 1169 9,9 153,6 247,0

0026585 2,5 2 PfG 1169 USE-2/PV-Wire in preparation 5,6 24,0 45,00026586 4,0 2 PfG 1169 USE-2/PV-Wire in preparation 6,0 38,4 72,00026587 6,0 2 PfG 1169 USE-2/PV-Wire in preparation 7,1 57,6 102,00026588 10,0 2 PfG 1169 USE-2/PV-Wire in preparation 8,5 96,0 159,00026589 16,0 2 PfG 1169 USE-2/PV-Wire in preparation 9,9 153,6 247,0

No cutting surcharges for original designs (500, 1000 m).Please specify the required design (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 m coils). Coil ware < 30 kg, above that automatically drum ware.Copper base: EUR 150.00 / 100 kgDue to specifi c compound characteristics of the outer sheath the printing could be partly unreadable.

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Heavy-duty solar cables for space-saving wiring of photovoltaic systems

Information: Product to be renamed as ÖLFLEX® SOLAR SR during year 2007 !

Application LAPPTHERM® SOLAR SR mainly is used as extension cable whenever narrow conduits or already existing cable ducts make subsequently cable or even cable bundle installation due to occuring adhesive force very diffi cult.

Special feature • UV-resistant • Halogen-free

• Rigid, adhesion free and abra-sion resistant outer sheath was designed for the stress free installation resp. pulling in narrow conduits, tubes or around corners

• Installation under gravel • Extended temperature range

prevents especially heat ageing and ensures the perfect function of the PV-system at each season




• Considering economic mini-mum lenghts we also produce by request cross-sections above 6,0mm²


wired acc. VDE 0295, class 5 • Core insulation:

TPE, black • Outer sheath: special TPE • Colour: black

Advantage • UV and ozone resistant • Robust and rigid jacket for

easy pulling in the cable • Application up to +90 °C • Space-saving installation

due to thin outer diameters • Exact control of installed


Technical Data



Minimum bending radiusStatic:4 x cable diameterfl exing: 15 x cable diameter


Test voltage4000 V

Temperature rangefi xed installation:-50°C up to +90°C


LAPPTHERM® SOLAR SR0026773 2,5 5,4 24,0 44,00026073 4,0 5,8 38,4 69,00026873 6,0 6,5 57,6 99,0

No cutting surcharges for original designs (500, 1000 m).Please specify desired structure. (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 m coils). Coil ware < 30 kg, above that automatically drum ware.Copper base: EUR 150.00 / 100 kg

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Steel armoured solar cables for wiring of photovoltaic systems.

Information: Product to be renamed as ÖLFLEX® SOLAR plus V4A during year 2007 !

Application Based on the cable make-up and the excellent properties of LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus this version was mainly developed for the use in afforested areas and farms where photovoltaic systems often are installed on the roofs of barns and stables.

Special feature • Stainless high-grade (class

V4A) steel wire braiding pro-tects very effective against attacks of martens, rodents and even termites.

• Flame retardant in acc. with IEC 60 332.1

• Excellent weather- and UV resistance

• Cross-linked core insulation prevents fl owage of the insu-lation in case of short-circuit

• Extended temperature range prevents especially heat age-ing and ensures the perfect function of the PV-system at each season



• Considering economic mini-mum lenghts we also produce by request cross-sections above 6,0mm²


Cable Make-up • Conductor:

tinned copper strands, fi ne wired, class 5

• Core insulation: cross-linked elastomere, colour: black

• Outer sheath: special TPE • Armouring:

high-grade stainless steel wire braiding, class V4A

Advantage • UV and ozone resistant • High short circuit temp. • Flame retardant IEC 60332.1 • Use up to +120°C • Reduced heat-ageing process • Natural oil resistant • Good resistance against

ammonia- and biogases • Protected against martens,

rodents and termites

Technical Data


Approvalsnon-armoured cable(LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus)without V4A braiding :TÜV - Type approved


Minimum bending radiusFixed installation: 5 x outer diameterfl exing: 15 x cable diameter


Test voltage4000 V



LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus V4A stainless steel0026079 4,0 7,3 38,4 98,00025997 6,0 8,1 57,6 158,0

No cutting surcharges for original designs (500, 1000 m).Please specify desired structure. (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 m coils). Coil ware < 30 kg, above that automatically drum ware.Copper base: EUR 150.00 / 100 kg

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ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLv

Heavy-duty solar cables with reinforced outer sheath – applicable for direct burial in earth

ApplicationÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLv was designed considering the same photovoltaic application demands than the already existing LAPPTHERM® SOLAR product line. Due to a rein-forced outer sheath the cable is largely resistant against mechanical infl uences and could be installed considering the VDE installation guidelines directly in earth (e.g. for use in solar fi eld plants).

Special feature• Halogen free and fl ame

retardant acc. IEC 60332.1• Excellent weather-, abrasion

and UV resistance• Cross-linked compounds –

no deformation of the insula-tion materials in case of short-circuit

• Extra robust outer sheath design

Note • For safe connection of the


• ÖLFLEX® STATIC SC black –especially for cost-effective fi xed installed indoor appli-cations for instance as con-nection to the inverter

Coded version• On request we also offer

versions which are addition-ally imprinted with a stripe

Cable Make-up • Conductor :

tinned copper strands, fi ne wired acc. VDE 0295, class 5

• Core insulation : special polyolefi n,cross-linked, black

• Outer sheath:cross-linked co-polymer

•Colour : black

Advantage• UV- and ozone resistant• Highly temperature resistant• No spreading of fi re and toxic

gases in the event of fi re• High mechanical abrasion

resistant during installation• Problem-free burial in earth• Exact control of installed


Part number Conductor cross-section in mm2 Outer diameter in mm approx. Copper weight kg/km Weight kg/km ca.

ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLv-black0027080 4,0 8,0 38,4 97,00027081 6,0 9,1 57,6 135,00027082 10,0 10,5 96,0 206,00027083 16,0 11,9 153,6 315,00027084 25,0 13,2 240,0 460,00027085 35,0 14,5 336,0 570,00027086 50,0 17,7 480,0 763,00027087 70,0 19,7 672,0 987,00027088 95,0 21,8 912,0 1276,00027089 120,0 23,6 1152,0 1726,0

No cutting surcharges for original designs (500, 1000 m).Please specify the required design (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 m coils). Coil ware < 30 kg, above that automatically drum ware.Copper base: EUR 150.00 / 100 kgDue to specifi c compound characteristics of the outer sheath the printing could be partly unreadable.

Technical Data

Core identifi cation code black

Flame testIEC 60332.1

Conductor strandingfi ne wire in acc. to VDE 0295Class 5 / IEC 60228 Cl.5

Minimum bending radiusfi xed installation:4 x cable diameterfl exing:15 x cable diameter

Rated voltage:AC U0/U : 600/1000 VDC U0/U : 900/1500 V

Test voltage4000 V

Temperature rangefi xed installation-40°C bis +120°CShort circuit temperature:+250°C

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ÖLFLEX® STATIC / NYY-O / H07RN-F

Cables for fi xed indoor installation

Application • The low cost double insulated

single core is designed for fi xed installation indoors and also for outdoor use if the temperature range will be observed.

Special Feature • Nominal voltage

0,6/1 kV AC • Test voltage 2500 V • Temperature range fi xed

-30°C up to +70°C

Cable Make-up ÖLFLEX® STATIC SC black• Fine wire strands of plain

copper wires according VDE 0295 Class 5

• PVC compound insulation • PVC based outer sheath

Cable Make-up ÖLFLEX® STATIC CY black• Fine wire strands of plain

copper wires according VDE 0295 Class 5

• PVC compound insulation • tinned copper braiding • PVC based outer sheath

Part number Cross section Outer diameter in mm approx. Copper weight kg/km Approx. weight kg/km

ÖLFLEX® STATIC SC black4600030 16,0 9,5 158,5 230,04600031 25,0 11,8 248,6 345,04600032 35,0 13,4 346,2 457,04600033 50,0 16,0 488,0 632,04600034 70,0 17,8 668,0 839,04600035 95,0 20,4 985,0 1102,0

ÖLFLEX® STATIC CY black4600023 16,0 10,3 177,0 275,04600024 25,0 12,7 267,0 396,04600025 35,0 14,3 384,0 542,04600026 50,0 16,9 537,0 752,04600027 70,0 18,7 763,0 1004,04600028 95,0 21,7 1012,0 1368,0

NYY-O Power cable1550 206 16,0 11,0 154,0 240,01550 207 25,0 13,0 240,0 360,01550 208 35,0 14,0 336,0 470,01550 209 50,0 15,0 480,0 640,01550 210 70,0 17,0 672,0 850,01550 211 95,0 19,0 912,0 1120,0

Application Fixed installed power and control cable for following applications:

• Indoor and outdoor use • Under ground, in water and

concrete

Special Feature • Nominal voltage 0,6/1 kV • Test voltage 4000 V • Temperature range fi xed

-40°C up to +70°C

Cable Make-up • Single or multi-wire conduc-

tors of plain copper wires • PVC core insulation • PVC outer sheath

Part number No of cores grounding Conductor cross-section in mm²

Outer diameter in mm approx.

Copper weight kg/km Approx. weight kg/km

H07RN-F Rubber cable1600 195 1 X 16,0 10,8-13,4 154,0 320,01600 196 1 X 25,0 12,7-15,8 240,0 450,01600 193 1 X 35,0 14,3-17,9 336,0 605,01600 197 1 X 50,0 16,5-20,6 480,0 825,01600 189 1 X 70,0 18,6-23,3 672,0 1090,01600 190 1 X 95,0 20,8-26,0 912,0 1405,0

No cutting charge for standard stock units (50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 m). Please declare us your desired design (e.g. 1 x 500 m drum or 5 x 100 rings).Rings < 30 kg, beyond automatically drums.

Application Heavy duty rubber sheathed cable for the use in dry and damp rooms as well as out-doors and industrial water.

Special Feature • Nominal voltage 450/750V

protected 0,6/1kV AC • Test voltage 2500 V • Temperature range:

-25°C up to +60°C (fi xed)

Cable Make-up • Fine wired strands of plain

resp. tinned copper • Chloroprene core insulation

and outer sheath

• ozone resistant and fl ame retardant

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New methods in the cabling of solar systems

EPIC® SOLAR cabling system

EPIC® SOLAR is a new cabling system, optimized for the requirements of photovoltaic technology. EPIC® SOLAR is available as a pre-assembled and industrial injection moulded cord set with connector. It’s rugged and durable and available in numberous variations.

The field mountable connect ors are optimized for the require-ments of the installers. Simple assembly, two manageable parts minimize the possibility of mistakes in the field and the breakdown of the system.

Equipped with a SKINTOP® cable gland, which has proven its resistance for many years in millions of applications, EPIC®

SOLAR is the optimal solution in Photovoltaic-Systems.

Built in sockets, Y- Splitter, LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables, SILVYN® cable conduits and FLEXIMARK® marking systems completes the cabling system.

EPIC® SOLAR is quickly plugged together, fast and easy, catch hooks lock the connector reliably. Based on a new turning mechanism, the connector can be unlocked by an easy turn. Unintentional interruption of the power generation is prevented in this way. The EPIC® SOLAR cabling system is continuously extended, new customer needs will become implemented.

International standards

EPIC® SOLAR has been developed according the latest international standards. The user’s safety is the main concern.

Touch protection class II and the safety requirements for connectors according IEC 61984, as well as special requirements for photovoltaic systems according DIN VDE 0126-3 are considered to the full extent.

Requirements for the use in photovoltaic systems like IEC 61215, IEC 61730 and UL 1977 and UL 1703 are complied with accordingly. The conformity to these standards will be confirmed by TÜV Rheinland and the American UL (Underwriter Laboratories Inc.).

EPIC® SOLAR cabling system pre-assembled

• The choice of best plastics with excellent UV resistance, a high degree of weather-proofing and resistance to a wide range of environmental influences makes EPIC® SOLAR extremely rugged in outdoor use

• The industrial injection over moulding technique perma-nently connects to the cable. The connector is forever inseparable and permanently connected to the cable

• All cord sets are tested. This ensures the lowest transfer resistance for maximum power transmission and a high efficiency of the power plant

• The sealing concept and the production technology offer the maximum dirt and water protection

• Two symmetrical catch eyes engage clearly. They hold EPIC® SOLAR together, pro-tecting against unintentional opening. The connector is unplugged easily by a clock-wise rotation

• Many small contact lamellas provide for the best electrical connection with lowest trans-fer resistance and thus a high plant efficiency.

Solar modules are provided with pre-assembled cord sets for a fast safety and easy assembly on site. EPIC® SOLAR is a cabling system produced by an industrial injection moulding process. The cord sets are over moulded with plastics,

absolutely leak proof, rugged and unseparable. Moisture has no chance to penetrate the connection and to affect the effi-ciency of the solar system by increasing contact resistance.

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Pre-assembled injection moulded solar cables for weather proofed cabling of Photovoltaic systems

Worth knowing The LAPP GROUP use here their competence as a cable and connector manufacture and over-mould their own LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables with the EPIC® SOLAR connec-tor. This differentiates EPIC® SOLAR from other, mounted systems. The injection mould-ing technology is extraordinarily

Technical Data

Rated voltage1000 V AC/DC

Rated impulse Voltage8 kV

Rated current30 A19 A at 85°C

Pollution degreeIII

contact resistance< 2 mΩ

Degree of protectionIP 68

Protection levelClass II

Range of temperature-40 °C ... +105 °C

Part number Type Cross-section in mm² Length in m Copper weight kg/1000 pcs.

EPIC® SOLAR with cable LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus44428011 EPIC® SOLAR M plus 2,5 mm² 1m 2.5 1,0 24,674280100 EPIC® SOLAR M plus 4 mm² 1m 4 1,0 39,444428012 EPIC® SOLAR M plus 6 mm² 1m ** 6 1,0 59,0

EPIC® SOLAR with cable LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL44428013 EPIC® SOLAR M XL 2,5mm² 1m 2.5 1,0 24,674280150 EPIC® SOLAR M XL 4mm² 1m 4 1,0 39,444428015 EPIC® SOLAR M XL 6mm² 1m ** 6 1,0 59,0

EPIC® SOLAR with cable LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi44428002 EPIC® SOLAR M XL multi 2,5mm² 1m 2.5 1,0 24,644428007 EPIC® SOLAR M XL multi 4mm² 1m 4 1,0 39,444428009 EPIC® SOLAR M XL multi 6mm² 1m 6 1,0 59,0

EPIC® SOLAR with cable LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus 44428004 EPIC® SOLAR F plus 2,5mm² 1m 2.5 1,0 24,674281100 EPIC® SOLAR F plus 4mm² 1m 4 1,0 39,444428005 EPIC® SOLAR F plus 6mm² 1m ** 6 1,0 59,0

EPIC® SOLAR with cable LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL44428006 EPIC® SOLAR F XL 2,5mm² 1m 2.5 1,0 24,674281150 EPIC® SOLAR F XL 4mm² 1m 4 1,0 39,444428008 EPIC® SOLAR F XL 6mm² 1m ** 6 1,0 59,0

EPIC® SOLAR with cable LAPPTHERM® SOLAR XL multi44428014 EPIC® SOLAR F XL multi 2,5mm² 1m 2,5 1,0 24,644428018 EPIC® SOLAR F XL multi 4mm² 1m 4 1,0 39,444428019 EPIC® SOLAR F XL multi 6mm² 1m 6 1,0 59,0

Other lengths and cable end versions on request.

durable, achieves highest strain relieves and is extremely leak proof. The over-moulding is made by an industrial process and continuously tested; the results are products consist-ently of the highest quality.• TÜV Rheinland: certifi ed• UL: in preparation

EPIC® SOLAR M plus

Scope of delivery EPIC® SOLAR pre assembled is available as a male (M) and female (F) Version in com-bination with LAPPTHERM® SOLAR plus, XL und XL multi in different cross sections. Other cable lengths are available on request.

EPIC® SOLAR F plus

EPIC® SOLAR cabling system field mountable

• The choice of best plastics with excellent UV resistance, a high degree of weather-proofing and resistance to a wide range of environmental influences makes EPIC® SOLAR extremely rugged in outdoor use.

• The sealing concept combined with a SKINTOP® cable gland offers the maximum dirt and water protection IP68.

• The lamella claws of the SKINTOP® gland offers the highest strain relief for a safe operation in the sun and also in addition with rain and storms.

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With the EPIC® SOLAR „field mountable“ connector the LAPP group technical designers developed a system which is proven its stability and robustness for many years in millions of applications.

The connector consists of two pre-mounted components. It will be crimped on the solar cable and the appropriate SKINTOP® gland screwed down. The sealing is pressed strongly against the cable and the lamella claw keeps the cable also with traction force in the connector. The weather and UV resistance plastic materials are optimally suitable for external use in solar plants.

1. Insert the EPIC® SOLAR connector into the locator. The product is kept safe in the crimping tool.

2. Feed in the stripped LAPPTHERM® SOLAR or similar cable type into the pre-assembled contact.

3. Press the crimping tool completely together to unlock the crimp mechanism. Take out the connector.

4. Fast screw the second component, the SKINTOP® neck.

5. Fast screw the cap nut for cable seal-ing. Now the EPIC® SOLAR connector is ready assembled for the durable transfer of Energy.

Product advantages

Assembly steps

• The pre-assembly of the EPIC® SOLAR connector reduces assembly errors by forgotten, lost or wrongly selected components.

• Two symmetrical catch eyes engage clearly. They hold EPIC® SOLAR together, pro-tecting against unintentional

opening. The connector is unplugged easily by a clock-wise rotation.

• Many small contact lamellas provide for the best electrical connection with lowest trans-fer resistance and thus a high plant efficiency.

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Field Mountable connector for simplest assembly with SKINTOP® cable gland

EPIC® SOLAR M fi eld mountable

Worth knowing The EPIC® SOLAR connector fi eld mountable is pre-assemb-led and consists of only two components – the connector part and the SKINTOP® gland. SKINTOP® has proven its stab-ility and robustness for many years in millions of applica-tions and is in an EPIC® SOLAR connector the fi rst choice for photovoltaic systems. The contact is crimped and the plastic components are simply screwed together. The cable outlet is suitable for cable diameters of 4,5 mm to 7,3 mm.

• TÜV Rheinland: certifi ed• UL: in preparation

EPIC® SOLAR F fi eld mountable

Technical Data



Clamping range:4,5 ... 7,3 mm


Pollution degreeIII





Part number Designation Cross-section in mm² Rated current A

Connector mountable male44428020 EPIC® SOLAR M 2,5-4,0mm² M12 2,5-4,0 30,044428021 EPIC® SOLAR M 6,0mm² M12 6,0 30,0

Connector mountable female44428022 EPIC® SOLAR F 2,5-4,0mm² M12 2,5-4,0 30,044428023 EPIC® SOLAR F 6,0mm² M12 6,0 30,0

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Product advantages

• Rugged, UV-resistant and reliable

• Long-life, weatherproof

• Standard M12 installation open ing; can be used in many in vert ers, distributors etc.

Built-in connectors are used in dis tri butors, connection boxes and inverters. They are used for the simple, fast and above all detachable connection of cables.

Product advantages

• Rugged, UV-resistant and reli able industrially extrusion-insulated connectors and splitters

• Long-life, weatherproof and safe to operate thanks to ex trusion insulation technology

Parallel circuits are repeatedly used when cabling solar panels. The Y-splitters are excellently suit ed for this purpose. They are provided with short cable pieces and can be optimally integrated in cable entry fittings.

Built-in connectors

Y-Splitter

• 100 % tested cable sets with lowest transfer resistance for maximum power transmission

• Protection type IP68 for reli-able outdoor use

Product advantages

• Industrial crimping pliers for fault-free, high-quality crimped connections

• Locator for fixing connector in place for easy crimping on site

Crimping tool

• Can be used for 2.5 mm2, 4 mm2 and 6 mm2 cables. Also suitable for crimping of SunCon products

• Same overall height for male and female version

• Optional IP65 protection cap

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Built in plugs for the fast connection at converters and junction boxes

Technical Data



Rated current30 A23 A at 85 °C

Pollution degreeIII





EPIC® SOLARreceptable

Worth knowing Built in plugs are used for the simple and fast connect ion to

Artikelnummer Designation Cross section in mm² Rated current in A

Built in plug male44420505 EPIC® SOLAR M G5 2,5 - 4,0 30,0

Built in plug female44420506 EPIC® SOLAR F G5 2,5 - 4,0 30,0

Protection cap for built in plug44420507 EPIC® SOLAR protection cap

Sealing ring for built in plug44428026 EPIC® SOLAR sealing ring

devices like inverters, junc-tion boxes and distribution boxes. Such connections can be plugged together and unplugged very fast and easily. A protective cap prevents the

penetration of dirt and offers increased touch protection. In applications without protection cap, the sealing ring can be used between the plug and the equipment housing. Cables up

to 5.9mm outer diameter can be attached.

• TÜV Rheinland: certifi ed• UL: in preparation

EPIC® SOLAR F G5 built-in plug

EPIC® SOLAR protection cap

EPIC® SOLAR M G5 built-in plug

EPIC® SOLAR sealing ring

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Y-Splitter for fast and simple parallel cabeling

EPIC® SOLAR FMM Y-Splitter

Worth knowing Y-Splitter makes the parallel connection of photovoltaic modules possible. The EPIC® SOLAR Y-Splitter is mounted fl exible behind the module or the front of a building. Highest reliability is reached by the industrial injection moulding of the LAPPTHERM® SOLAR cables.• TÜV Rheinland: certifi ed• UL: in preparation

EPIC® SOLAR MFF Y-Splitter

Technical Data




Pollution degreeIII




Part number Type Cross-section in mm² Length in m Copper weight kg/1000 pcs.

44428017 EPIC® SOLAR FMM Plus 4mm² 0,5m 4 0,5 23,0

44428016 EPIC® SOLAR MFF plus 4mm² 0,5m 4 0,5 23,0

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