What an Array Junction Box Is, and What We Build
An array junction box (AJB) combines the DC output of several PV strings into one organised, protected connection point, mounted on or near the array structure itself. String cables land in the AJB first — each on its own DC fuse — a DC surge protection device shunts lightning-induced surges at the closest possible point to the modules, and a disconnector lets the whole string group be isolated for maintenance without touching the rest of the array.
Wisdom Techno Solutions builds AJBs at our Vadodara works in UV-stable polycarbonate or powder-coated steel enclosures, IP65 for open structure mounting, with MC4 connectors and glands sized to the actual string cable schedule. Devices conform to IEC 60947 and IS 8623, and the assembly follows IEC 61439-1 practice and MNRE guidelines. Because the AJB lives outdoors on the structure — the harshest location any board in the plant occupies — enclosure execution and gland-plate detail matter as much as the electrical bill of material.
- DC fuse per string in touch-safe holders, rated for string current and system voltage
- DC surge protection device at the closest point to the array — where it does the most good
- DC isolator so a string group is isolated without shutting the plant
- UV-stable, weather-resistant enclosures with proper gland-plate detail
- MC4 plug-in cabling — strings connect and disconnect without opening terminations
- Labelled per string to the drawing, so fault-finding on the roof is not guesswork
Array Junction Box Technical Specifications
The table below is the standard build. String count, fuse rating and SPD class are set from the array layout, the string voltage at the lowest site temperature and the plant's lightning-protection design.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Board type | Array junction box — combines the DC output of PV strings into one organised, protected connection point on the array structure |
| Position in the plant | On or near the module mounting structure, upstream of the DCDB and inverter |
| String inputs | Configured to the array layout — typically 2 to 12 strings per box |
| String protection | DC fuse per string in a touch-safe fuse holder, rated for string current and system voltage |
| Surge protection | DC surge protection device rated for the string system voltage |
| Disconnection | DC isolator or disconnector so the string group can be isolated safely |
| DC voltage | built to the string system voltage stated in your design documents |
| Enclosure | Polycarbonate or powder-coated sheet steel; UV-stable, weather-resistant |
| Ingress protection | IP65 for outdoor structure mounting; IP54 where indoor |
| Cable interface | MC4 connectors and cable glands sized to the string cable schedule |
| Component standards | IEC 60947 and IS 8623 compliant devices; enclosure ingress per IEC 60529 |
| Assembly practice | IEC 61439-1 practice and MNRE guidelines for solar installations |
| Testing | Routine tests and inspection at the works before dispatch, with test report |
| Facility | Kotambi, Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
| Delivery | 6 to 7 weeks from drawing approval, subject to switchgear availability |
AJB vs DCDB — Two Different DC Boards
| Array Junction Box (AJB) | DCDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it sits | On the array structure, at the strings | Near the inverter |
| Job | Collects and protects strings at the source | Combines AJB outputs into one protected DC feed to the inverter |
| Environment | Fully outdoor — sun, rain, dust | Usually sheltered or indoor |
| Typical enclosure | UV-stable polycarbonate, IP65 | Polycarbonate or metal-clad, IP54/IP65 |
Small rooftop plants sometimes merge the two jobs into one box; larger plants keep them separate so a structure-level fault is isolated at the structure. The DC-side chain is: strings → AJB → DCDB → inverter, and the whole package is described on the solar BOS electrical package page.
What to Send for an Array Junction Box Quotation
The array layout (strings per AJB, modules per string), the string voltage at the lowest expected site temperature and the string short-circuit current, the mounting location (structure, wall, height), the SPD class from the lightning-protection design, and the cable and connector schedule. With these the box is engineered without assumptions — send them through the Get a Quote form.
Common Mistakes in AJB Specifications
- Fuse rating copied from the module STC current — it must account for irradiance enhancement and the fuse manufacturer's derating
- SPD omitted "because the DCDB has one" — the AJB sits closest to the modules and sees the induced surge first
- IP54 specified for open structure mounting — an AJB in the open needs IP65 and UV-stable material
- Glands sized before the cable schedule is final — re-drilling a sealed enclosure on the roof costs the IP rating
- No string labelling requirement — unlabelled boxes turn every string fault into an afternoon of measurement
How Wisdom Techno Solutions Builds Array Junction Boxes
AJBs are built at the Kotambi works with the same discipline as our LT switchboards: devices per the approved bill of material, wiring verified against the drawing, insulation resistance and functional checks in routine testing, and the test report shipped with the boxes. Repeat orders for the same plant design ship against the proven drawing, which is what solar EPCs running multiple sites actually need.
Related Technical Guides
- BESS Electrical Panel Design — PCS, ACDB & DCDB — the same boards in battery-coupled plants
- Panel Earthing & Earth Busbar Design — earthing practice these boards must follow
- FAT & Routine Test Checklist — what is checked before any board leaves the works
- LT Panel Specification & RFQ Guide — how to specify a board so quotes are comparable
Related Panel Types
If this is not the right fit for your layout, these are the related products we build to the same standard:
- Solar DCDB — the next board downstream — combines AJB outputs to the inverter
- Solar ACDB & DCDB — the AC and DC distribution pair of the plant
- AC Combiner Box — the AC-side equivalent — collects inverter outputs
- Solar BOS Electrical Package — the complete solar board package from one works
Send Your Single Line Diagram
Email your single line diagram, load list and system fault level and our engineers will come back with a technical offer. Not sure what to send? See what a panel manufacturer needs in order to quote accurately.
| Manufacturer | Wisdom Techno Solutions |
| Works | Plot 9, Nilkanth Industrial Park 1, near Kotambi Stadium, Kamrol, Kotambi, Vadodara, Gujarat 391510, India |
| connect@wisdomtechnosolutions.com | |
| Phone | +91 80002 29727 |
| Working hours | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm IST |
| Delivery lead time | 6 to 7 weeks from drawing approval, subject to switchgear availability |
Frequently Asked Questions About Array Junction Boxes
Page updated: 17 September 2026