No. NPDesign IPC connectors are designed to make the connection without stripping the cable insulation first. This helps speed up installation, reduce extra cable prep in the field, and create a more consistent connection process across large solar projects.
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View All FAQsHow can I contact NPDesign?
Customers can reach out through the contact and quote request options on the site, and NPDesign also lists in**@*********lc.com as a direct contact email.
How does it work to start a project with NPDesign?
The process starts with sharing the site plan and single-line diagram. From there, NPDesign reviews the EBOS requirements, develops the connector and trunk bus approach, and helps move the project toward kitting, delivery, installation, and energization.
Why is UL 9703 important?
UL 9703 is a photovoltaic connector standard that supports safety, inspection confidence, and project compliance. Using listed components can also help give developers, EPCs, and contractors more confidence in the connection system being installed.
Does NPDesign offer project-specific kitting?
Yes. NPDesign can kit connectors, trunk cable, harnesses, and accessories by site zone and construction schedule. This helps crews receive materials in a more organized way for the work being done on site.
Does NPDesign provide engineering support or only products?
NPDesign provides both products and engineering support. That includes site plan review, single-line review, IPC sizing, array layout support, field guidance, and other services that help customers apply the right EBOS solution to the project.
Why use an IPC trunk bus system in solar?
An IPC trunk bus system can reduce connection points, simplify array wiring, and lower field labor compared with more traditional DC wiring layouts. It reduces voltage drop and helps create a cleaner, more standardized installation process across large solar projects.
What cable sizes do NPDesign IPC connectors support?
The IPC product line covers trunk bus sizes from 1/0 AWG through 1000 KcMil, with tap cable support starting at #10, #8, #6 AWG depending on the model. This gives project teams options across a wide range of utility-scale solar layouts.
How fast do the IPC connectors install?
NPDesign IPC connectors are designed to install in under two minutes per tap. That faster install time helps crews move more efficiently across the array while keeping the process simple and repeatable.
Do NPDesign IPC connectors require wire stripping?
What is an IPC connector?
An IPC connector is an insulation piercing connector designed to create a field-installed electrical tap connection without requiring wire stripping at the tap point. NPDesign presents IPC connectors as a faster and more efficient solution for solar trunk bus systems.
