Photovoltaic Combiner Boxes
BCBC/BCBCT* Series Compact Combiner Boxes
Features
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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
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BCBC Series Compact Box
Specifications
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Number of Input Circuits
Input conductor range
Number of output conductors
Output conductor range
Max rated current (DC continuous)
Max fuse size
Enclosure dimensions (in), Weight
2 to 3
6-14AWG
1
6-14AWG
76A
25A
6.5x6.5x4, 4 lbs
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6-14AWG
1
6-14AWG
76A
20A
6.5x6.5x4, 4 lbs
5 to 6
6-14AWG
1
6-14AWG
76A
12A
6.5x9.5x4, 4 lbs
Part Number System Compact Combiner Box Part Number System
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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)
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00 – No Fuses Included 01 02
05 06 08 09 10 12 15
Enclosure
P – NEMA 4X (Polycarbonate)
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25 (see Max fuse size in table)
Typical Layout
Compact BCBC Series
2 to 6 Circuits
BCBC-04-00P Pictured
* 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.
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Please verify stocked configurations with your Cooper Bussmann sales representative.
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Certain specifications may be modified to meet requirements, please consult factory.
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Total system ampacity (poles x fuse amp rating) may not exceed 76 amps.
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When fuses are specified, 600Vdc midget fuses are installed in holders.
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Data Sheet 2054
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**
BCBS Series Standard Box
Specifications
Voltage
Rating standard
Fuse type
Number of input circuits
Input conductor range
Number of output conductors
Output conductor range
Max fuse size
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Max rated current (DC continuous)
Steel enclosure dimensions (in), weight
Fiberglass enclosure dim. (in), weight
600Vdc Series
Listed to UL1741
cETL Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 29
600Vdc Midget fuses***
4 to 12
16
20 to 24
4-16AWG
4-16AWG
4-16AWG
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG
25A
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20A
20A
310A
400A
400A
16x12x6, 30 lbs 16x16x6, 36 lbs 20x20x6, 46 lbs
16x14x7,18 lbs 20x16x8, 22 lbs 24x20x8, 35lbs
1000Vdc Series
IEC Rated Components
Self-Certified Fuse Gear
1000Vdc PV fuses
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4 to 12
16
20 to 24
4-16AWG
4-16AWG
4-16AWG
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG 350kcmil-6AWG
25A
20A
20A
310A
400A
400A
16x12x6, 30 lbs 16x16x6, 36 lbs 20x20x6, 46 lbs
16x14x7,18 lbs 20x16x8, 22 lbs 24x20x8, 35lbs
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)
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00 – No Fuses Included 01 02
05 06 08 09 10 12 15
1000Vdc Fuses (Amps)
01 02 03 04 05 06 08
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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Part Number System Standard Combiner Box Part Number System
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Example:
BCBSK-12-10F = B C B S K - 1 2 - 1 0 F S 0 6 R
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Typical Layout
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25 (see Max fuse size in table)
12 15 (see Max fuse size)
Standard BCBS Series
4 to 24 Circuits
BCBS-12-00F Pictured
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.
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Data Sheet 2054
BCBD Series with Integrated Disconnect
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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***
BCBD Series Integrated Disconnect Box
Specifications
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Disconnect Rating (Amps)
Number of input circuits
Input conductor range
Number of output conductors
Output conductor range
Max fuse size
Steel enclosure dimensions (in), weight
Fiberglass enclosure dimensions (In), weight
28A
4
4-14AWG
1 or 2
2/0-14AWG
30A
12x10x6, 15 lbs
14x12x6, 12 lbs
55A
4
4-14AWG
1 or 2
2/0-14AWG
30A
12x10x6, 15 lbs
14x12x7, 12 lbs
75A
4 to 12
4-14AWG
1 or 2
350kcmil-6AWG
30A
20x20x6, 42 lbs
20x16x8, 28 lbs
150A
4 to 24
4-14AWG
1 or 2
350kcmil-6AWG
6A to 30A
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20x20x6, 50 lbs, or
20x24x6, 50 lbs
24x20x18, 35 lbs, or
24x24x10, 35 lbs
245A
4 to 24
4-14AWG
1 or 2
350kcmil to 6AWG
10A to 30A
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24x24x6, 55 lbs
24x24x8, 40 lbs
BCBD – Combiner Box w/ Disconnect
28 55 75 150 245
08 12 16 20 24
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
* 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.
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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.
Series Prefix
Disconnect Ampacity
Number of Poles
04
Fuses (Amps)
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Part Number System Combiner Box with Disconnect Part Number System
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Example:
BCBD150-12-10F = B C B D 1 5 0 - 1 2 - 1 0 F S 0 6 R
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Typical Layout
Integral Disconnect on
BCBD Series
4 to 24 Circuits
BCBD245-24-00R Pictured
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Data Sheet 2054
Recombiner (Array Combiner) Boxes
Features
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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
Number of input circuits
Number of output conductors
Input conductor range
Output conductor range
Max fuse rating
Max rated current (DC continuous)
Enclosure dimensions (in), weight
4
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6-2/0AWG
4-500kcmil
up to 100A
760A
24x24x6, 34 lbs
100
200
8
12
4
8
4
4
2
4
6-2/0AWG
6-2/0AWG
6-4/0AWG
6-4/0AWG
4-500kcmil
4-500kcmil
4-500kcmil
4-500kcmil
up to 100A
up to 100A
up to 200A
up to 200A
1520A
1520A
760A
1520A
36x36x8, 94 lbs 42x36x8, 110 lbs 36x36x8, 94 lbs 48x36x8, 135 lbs
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6-4/0AWG
4-500kcmil
up to 200A
1520A
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
* 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.
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Data Sheet 2054
Integrated Surge Protective Device*
Features
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Only true UL 1449 3
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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
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BSPH_____YPV(R)
Visual Status Indication
Specifications
Max Continuous Operating Voltage
Total Discharge Current
Voltage Protection Level
Voltage Protection Level at 5kA
Integrated Fuse Breaking Capacity
Nominal Discharge Current
Max Discharge Current
Response time
Min Conductor Ratings
Max Conductor Ratings
600Vdc
40kA
<2.5kV
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<2.0 kV
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30kA
12.5kA
25kA
<25ns
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1000Vdc
1200Vdc
40kA
30kA
<4.0kV
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<4.5kV
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<3.5kV
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<4.0kV
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30kA
30kA
12.5kA
12.5kA
25kA
25kA
<25ns
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<25ns
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60/75°C 14AWG
60/75°C 2AWG Stranded 4AWG Flexible
Remote Signal
Contact Available
Dimensions - mm
Module Circuit Diagrams
DC+/–
DC–/+
12
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14
Shown with optional remote contact signaling
BSPH_____YPV(R)
Shown with optional remote contact signaling
* 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.
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See Cooper Bussmann SPD Limited Warranty Statement (3A1502) for details at www.cooperbussmann.com/surge.
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Data Sheet 2054
