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Company Overview
LAPP, established in 1959, is a family-owned business specializing in cable and connection technology. The company prioritizes customer orientation, innovation, and strong relationships with stakeholders. It operates 17 production facilities and over 40 sales companies globally, ensuring responsiveness to customer needs.
Product Range for Photovoltaics
LAPP provides a wide array of cables, connectors, and accessories for photovoltaic systems, developed in collaboration with TÜV and UL to meet global standards, including RoHS compliance.
Innovative Solar Solutions
LAPP's solar solutions include the EPIC® SOLAR connector system and ÖLFLEX® SOLAR cable series, used in applications like the organic photovoltaic solar trees at the Milan Expo.
Product Characteristics
Key features of LAPP products include outdoor suitability, chemical resistance, flame retardancy, and UV resistance, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of solar energy applications.
Key Products
  • ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLS-R: Space-saving, flame-retardant solar cables resistant to mechanical impacts.
  • H1Z2Z2-K: Certified solar cables for outdoor use, resistant to flame propagation and mechanical impacts.
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical data includes conductor stranding, bending radius, nominal voltage, and temperature range, along with product make-up details like conductor material and insulation type.
Conclusion
LAPP is dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative solar energy solutions, focusing on reliability, safety, and international standards compliance.
Overview: The document details specifications and applications for flexible and fixed installation cables, including ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLWP, ÖLFLEX® SOLAR V4A, NYY-J, NYY-O, and NAYY-J, NAYY-O cables, designed for environments like photovoltaic systems and direct burial.
Specifications:
  • Conductor Stranding: Fine wire according to VDE 0295, class 5/IEC 60228, class 5.
  • Minimum Bending Radius: Fixed installation requires 4 to 5 times the outer diameter.
  • Nominal Voltage: Varies by cable type, with AC and DC ratings provided.
  • Temperature Range: -40°C to +120°C for conductor temperature, with ambient ranges specified per cable type.
  • Test Voltage: Up to 6500 V AC.
Product Features:
  • ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLWP: Designed for water exposure, flame retardant, and mechanically robust.
  • ÖLFLEX® SOLAR V4A: Features high-grade steel protection against rodents and termites, suitable for challenging environments.
  • NYY-J, NYY-O: PVC cables for direct burial, flame retardant, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
  • NAYY-J, NAYY-O: Similar to NYY cables but with solid aluminum conductors.
Applications:
  • Photovoltaic Systems: Cables like ÖLFLEX® SOLAR XLWP and V4A are optimized for solar applications, including floating PV installations.
  • Direct Burial: NYY and NAYY cables are designed for direct burial without additional protection, suitable for power and control installations.
Technical Data: Detailed tables provide information on conductor cross-section, outer diameter, copper index, and weight for each cable type. Nominal values are provided, with detailed specifications available upon request.
Packaging and Availability: Standard lengths and packaging options are specified, with additional details available on the manufacturer's website.
Specifications:
1. Conductor Stranding: Single or multi-wire.
2. Minimum Bending Radius: Fixed installation requires 12 times the outer diameter.
3. Nominal Voltage: U0/U: 0.6/1.0 kV.
4. Test Voltage: 4000 V.
5. Temperature Range: During installation: -5°C to +50°C; Fixed installation: -30°C to +70°C.
Product Details:
1. NAYY-O and NAYY-J Cables: Various configurations with different core sizes and weights, suitable for specific applications.
2. NYCWY Cables: Designed for fixed installation and direct burial, featuring a concentric copper conductor.
3. UNITRONIC® Li2YCYv (TP): Screened data transmission cable suitable for RS485/RS422 interfaces, with flame-retardant properties.
4. UNITRONIC® ST: Static screened data transmission cable for minimal space requirements and protection against electromagnetic interference.
Applications:
1. Power and Control Cables: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, direct burial, and installation in concrete.
2. Data Communication Systems: Designed for low-frequency data transmission and suitable for dry or damp environments.
3. EPIC® SOLAR Connectors: Weatherproof cabling solutions for photovoltaic systems, supporting high system voltages and efficient power transmission.
Technical Data:
1. EPIC® SOLAR 4Plus: Connector system for photovoltaic plants with a rated voltage of 1.5 kV and protection rating of IP68.
2. EPIC® SOLAR 4 Splitter: Facilitates parallel connection of photovoltaic modules, offering easy installation and compatibility with other EPIC® SOLAR connectors.
Norm References/Approvals:
1. HD 603/VDE 0276-603: Governs PVC cables for direct burial.
2. IEC 60332-1-2: Flame-retardant standards for cables.
3. VDE 0812: Basis for data transmission cables.
Additional Information:
1. Packaging: Options include coils or drums, with specific preferences available upon request.
2. Pricing: Excludes metal prices, with detailed calculations available in the catalogue appendix.
Specifications:
1. Rated Voltage: 1000 V AC/DC
2. Rated Impulse Voltage: 8 kV
3. Rated Current: 30 A
4. Pollution Degree: 3
5. Protection Rating: IP65/IP67
6. Mechanical Operation Cycle: 100
7. Protection Class: II
8. Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Product Overview:
EPIC® SOLAR 4 Splitter
- Article Numbers: 44428226, 44428227
- Designations: EPIC® SOLAR 4 Splitter MFF 25, EPIC® SOLAR 4 Splitter FMM 25
Tools and Accessories:
EPIC® CRIMPTOOL
- Benefits: Enables simple and reliable crimping of EPIC® SOLAR products.
- Application: For easy assembly of EPIC® SOLAR products.
- Features: Delivered in a case; crimping die and locator must be ordered separately.
EPIC® SOLAR TOOL CSC
- Functions: Cutting, stripping, and crimping with one tool.
- Application: Suitable for EPIC® SOLAR 4 and MC4 connectors.
- Features: Multifunctional die, safe positioning of crimping contacts.
Cable Glands:
SKINTOP® ST-M / SKINTOP® STR-M
- Benefits: High oil-resistance, vibration protection, wide clamping ranges.
- Application: Suitable for machine manufacturing, photovoltaic, automation technology.
- Approvals: UL File Nr. E79903
- Protection Rating: IP 68 – 5 bar, IP 69
- Temperature Range: Fixed: -40°C to +100°C, Dynamic: -20°C to +100°C
SKINTOP® SOLAR / SKINTOP® SOLAR plus
- Benefits: UV and ozone-resistant, high strain relief, flame-retardant.
- Approvals: UL File Nr. E79903
- Protection Rating: IP 68 - 5 bar
- Temperature Range: SKINTOP® SOLAR: -40°C to +100°C, SKINTOP® SOLAR plus: -40°C to +125°C
SKINTOP® CLICK System
- Benefits: Fast and flexible assembly, vibration protection, no thread required.
- Application: Suitable for automation technology, solar applications, control cabinet manufacturing.
- Protection Rating: IP 68 - 4 bar (M12), IP 68 - 5 bar (M16 - M25), IP 68 - 1 bar (M32)
- Temperature Range: Dynamic: -20°C to +100°C, Fixed: -40°C to +100°C
Product Overview:
The document provides detailed information on FLEXIMARK® Cablelabels and Ty-Rap® UV-stabilised cable ties, including specifications, applications, and technical data. It also covers tools and accessories for cable management, such as KNIPEX cable shears and UNIVERSAL STRIP stripping tools.
FLEXIMARK® Cablelabels:
- Available in various sizes and colors (blue, black, green).
- Sold in packaging units for bulk orders.
- Not to scale images provided.
Ty-Rap® Cable Ties:
- High strength and shock-resistant, suitable for extreme conditions.
- Made from corrosion-resistant, anti-magnetic steel.
- Meets military specifications with 2% carbon content.
- Available in various sizes with UL certification.
Tools and Accessories:
- KNIPEX Cable Shear: Designed for easy cutting of copper and aluminum cables with insulated handles for safety.
- UNIVERSAL STRIP Tool: Features interchangeable blades for different cable sizes and automatic release.
Safety and Compliance:
- Products comply with European directives and CE marking.
- Installation and use should be performed by authorized electricians to avoid risks.
- Adherence to international standards (e.g., DIN VDE) is mandatory.
Legal and Contact Information:
- Products are subject to modifications for technical improvements.
- Contact information for local LAPP representatives is provided.
- Terms of trade and further details are available on the LAPP website.
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THE WORLD OF LAPP Products for photovoltaic 2018 |19

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legend INDUSTRIES PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Mechanical and Plant Engineering Good chemical resistance Optimum strain relief Solar Energy Wide clamping range Interference signals Maximum vibration protection Mechanical resistance Variety of approval certifications Assembly time Please note: the purpose of the icons is to provide you with a quick overview and a rough indication of the product features to which the corresponding information relates. You can find details of product characteristics in the “technical data” sections on the product pages

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Company information Power and control cables Data communication systems Industrial connectors Cable glands SILVYN® Protective cable conduit systems and cable carrier systems Marking systems

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Andreas Lapp, Matthias Lapp, Ursula Ida Lapp, Alexander Lapp, Siegbert Lapp.

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family On course for success Family business and global player LAPP is both. The history of our company has been one of success and expansion ever since it was founded in 1959 by Ursula Ida and Oskar Lapp. It remains resolutely family owned to this day. We safeguard our success by staying close to our customers and markets, maintaining our innovative strength and brand quality, and being a reliable partner. We provide continuity, always guided in our thoughts and actions by our values. Success built on family values At LAPP, we maintain values that promote cooperation and enable relationships...

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range “Nothing is more environment-friendly than receiving energy directly from the sun. This is our commitment to the solar technology.” says Siegbert Lapp, member of the board of Lapp Holding AG. The fact that we recognised the potential of this market very early on and have built up specialist expertise in this area demonstrates once again the innovative tradition LAPP Logistic Center Ludwigsburg [complete range for photovoltaics] of our company. Our offering ranges from developing tailored products to advising you on planning and conversion matters. After taking into account the full range...

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solar At the world exhibition in Milan, Expo, the German pavilion was grabbing the visitors’ attention with its energy-generating solar trees. These solar trees integrate organic photovoltaics (OPV) technology and, unlike conventional solar modules, are made from flexible, film-integrated OPV modules. The revolutionary connection technology needed to produce these comes from Stuttgart-based LAPP. For over ten years, LAPP has been successfully developing connection systems [connection technology for solar trees from LAPP] for photovoltaic modules and has regularly pushed the market forward with...

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solar system Inverter Transformer Lappgroup

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[the solar system by LAPP] 1  ÖLFLEX® SOLAR Photovoltaic cables 5  UNITRONIC® Feldbus S/A cabling 9  SKINTOP® SOLAR Photovoltaic cable glands 2  PVC UNDERGROUND CABLE Power and control cable 6  ETHERLINE® Ethernet cabling 3  Medium Voltage Cable 7  EPIC® SOLAR Photovoltaic connectors 10 SILVYN® Protective cable conduit- and cable carrier systems 4  UNITRONIC® BUS Data- and BUS cables 8  SKINTOP® ST-M/CLICK Cable glands 11  FLEXIMARK® Cable marki

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[uncompromising quality – worldwide] Power and control cables ÖLFLEX® has become synonymous with power and control cables. Our flexible and oilresistant cables satisfy the highest demands and can withstand even the very toughest conditions. Industrial connectors EPIC® industrial connectors can be found everywhere in industrial machinery and plant engineering, for measuring, control and drives. EPIC® is a flexible system of housings, inserts and contacts: all extremely robust, absolutely safe and simplicity itself to assemble. UNITRONIC® Data communication systems Our high-quality UNITRONIC® data...

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Reliably connecting the world We want to help you become even more productive and successful. This is why we work tirelessly on optimising our processes. We do everything to make sure we always find the best solution for you and also provide you with quick, efficient and effective support. No matter where you are – we are always by your side. Our plants, sales companies, partners and, above all, our competent teams of advisers ensure we offer you a comprehensive service on every continent. We do not simply distribute cable technology, we also manufacture our products ourselves – which represents...

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Power and control cables © Special applications • Photovoltaic OLFLEX® SOLAR XLS-R Electron beam cross-linked solar cables with reduced outer diameters LAPP KABEL STuffGART OLFLEX* SOLAR XLS-R WHITE CC Benefits • Reduced outer diameters enable space and weight saving installation • Robust against mechanical impacts • Reduction of flame propagation and of toxic combustion gases in the event of fire • Extruded colour stripe serves as reverse polarity protection during installation. • Exact quantity control during installation by meter marking on the cable sheath Application range • For the cabling...

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Power and control cables Special applications • Photovoltaic H1Z2Z2-K Cross-linked solar cables - type H1Z2Z2-K, certified according to EN 50618 Info • CPR: Article number choice under www.lappkabel.com/cpr • H1Z2Z2-K (type according to EN 50618) • Substitudes previous OLFLEX® SOLAR XLR-R Benefits • Reduction of flame propagation and of toxic combustion gases in the event of fire • Robust against mechanical impacts • For outdoor applications • Not suitable for direct burial, installation according to IEC 60364-5-52, respectively HD 60364-5-52 Application range • For use in photovoltaic-systems...

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Power and control cables © Special applications • Photovoltaic OLFLEX® SOLAR XLWP Electron beam cross-linked solar cables with optimized performance in water - EN 50618 type IAPP KABFI STUftGART OLFLEX* SOLAR XLWP C€ Benefits • The alternative for long-term storage in water, e.g. as it can occur in case after flooding or in buried conduits • Reduction of flame propagation and of toxic combustion gases in the event of fire • Robust against mechanical impacts • Extruded colour stripe serves as reverse polarity protection during installation. • Exact quantity control during installation by meter...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.