3402-0001

3M's 3402-0001 revolutionizes connectivity in the Rectangular Connectors - Board In, Direct Wire to Board space, specifically developed for renewable energy systems and smart grid applications. These rugged connectors withstand extreme environmental conditions while maintaining flawless power transmission in solar and wind energy installations.The Ribbon Cable design incorporates UV-resistant materials and wide-temperature-range performance, making it ideal for solar panel junction boxes and wind turbine pitch control systems exposed to decades of outdoor weathering.Scalable from 34 positions, the connector family addresses diverse requirements in power conversion systems, from simple string monitoring to complex MPPT controller interfaces in utility-scale solar farms.Precision 0.050" (1.27mm) alignment ensures uniform current distribution in high-power applications, preventing hot spots in solar tracker motor connections subject to continuous movement and repositioning.The 4-row configuration optimizes current carrying capacity while minimizing voltage drop, critical for battery energy storage systems where efficiency directly impacts ROI in megawatt-scale installations.0.100" (2.54mm) clearance between power and signal rows prevents inductive coupling in smart meter communications modules, ensuring accurate energy measurement despite nearby high-current conductors.Through Hole mounting ensures reliable connections in vibrating environments like wind turbine nacelles, while providing sufficient strain relief for cables subject to constant movement and thermal cycling.Featuring IDC technology, the connector achieves gas-tight seals that prevent oxidation in high-current applications, maintaining low contact resistance in photovoltaic combiner boxes operating at 1000V DC.Compatible with 26-28 AWG, Stranded or Solid conductors, the connector handles both control signals and power transmission in hybrid renewable systems combining solar, wind, and battery storage technologies.The Feed Through include integrated temperature sensors and arc-fault detection capabilities, meeting the latest safety standards for photovoltaic system components and reducing fire risks in large-scale solar installations.Gold plating technology prevents galvanic corrosion in coastal wind farms, where salt spray accelerates degradation of conventional connector materials.With 10.0µin (0.25µm) plating, the contacts withstand the micro-movement caused by thermal cycling in battery management systems, maintaining stable connection resistance over thousands of charge/discharge cycles.The Gray housing incorporates infrared-reflective pigments that reduce heat buildup in concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems, improving overall system efficiency and component longevity.