Main function
The PVCB0601 combines up to several PV strings into one output, reducing cable runs from the array to the inverter and making the system neater and easier to maintain.
It integrates DC protection and surge protection so that overcurrent and lightning surges are limited before they reach the inverter, improving overall system safety.
Key technical features
It is designed for DC applications in solar PV systems, with a maximum input voltage of about 500 V DC and a maximum of 6 input strings according to typical published specs for this model.
The enclosure offers around IP54 environmental protection and is built with a metal chassis to provide mechanical robustness and better shielding in harsh outdoor conditions.
Typical protections included
Each string is normally protected by fuses or breakers, and the combiner box includes a DC isolator/knife switch and a surge protection device, so individual string faults can be isolated without taking down the whole array.
Proper earthing points are provided so that both the SPD and the metal enclosure can be correctly grounded, which is important for lightning protection and to comply with electrical codes.
When and why to use it
PVCB0601 is suitable when a system has up to 6 PV strings and uses a central or string inverter that expects a single combined DC input per MPPT.
Using a combiner box like this can simplify commissioning and troubleshooting, because current and voltage of each string can be measured at a single, protected location instead of out at the array.