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FranklinkWH aPBox Specifications
| Accessory Name | FranklinWH aPBox |
| Nominal Voltage | 120/240VAC, split |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Rated Output Current | 2 circuits, max 65A total |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 11.8 in × 17.7 in × 5.9 in |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs. (9.6kg) |
| Mounting Options | Wall mount (Indoors/Outdoors) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) |
| Operating Humidity (RH) | Up to 100% |
| Maximum Altitude | 9843 feet (3000 meters) |
| Type of Enclosure | NEMA Type 3R |
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FranklinWH aPbox Intelligent Solar Expansion
SKU FRANKLINWH-APBOX-EXP
aPbox Solar Expansion Solution
The FranklinWH aPbox enables seamless solar system expansion by intelligently managing and controlling additional solar strings that cannot connect directly through the aGate X solar breaker. This innovative device serves as a smart junction solution for integrating remote, oversized, or over-generating solar arrays into your FranklinWH ecosystem, allowing you to optimize solar energy usage without compromising system performance or safety.
Designed to protect your energy storage system from overcharging while maximizing solar utilization, the aPbox automatically disconnects excess solar production during off-grid operations or outages when generation exceeds demand. The system is particularly valuable for homeowners with existing net metering agreements, as it allows for solar capacity expansion without compromising grandfathered NEM benefits.
FranklinWH aPBox Features
- Intelligent Solar Capacity Management: Expands total solar capacity beyond the aGate X's 64A/80A circuit breaker limit, enabling larger PV system installations that generate more power for home consumption or grid export.
- Advanced System Protection: Automatically monitors power flows and disconnects additional solar strings when production exceeds battery and household demand, preventing system overcharging during outages.
- NEM Contract Preservation: Maintains existing NEM 1.0 or 2.0 status for your original PV system while adding new solar capacity, protecting valuable grandfathered net metering terms while expanding production.
- Flexible Installation Options: Connects existing or remotely located solar arrays without requiring power line alterations, significantly reducing installation complexity and costs for system expansions.
- Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all major inverter brands and integrates effectively with new or existing PV systems, providing maximum flexibility for solar expansion projects.
System Scalability and Applications
The aPbox enhances the scalability of the FranklinWH ecosystem by removing solar capacity limitations, allowing homeowners to expand their PV systems as energy demands grow. One aGate X can control up to two aPbox units, providing a maximum of 130A controllable solar current in addition to the aGate's direct solar input. This flexibility makes the aPbox ideal for various applications, including homes with limited roof space requiring remote solar arrays, properties with growing energy demands, and installations where solar production significantly exceeds battery capacity during peak generation periods.
aPbox Intelligent Solar Expansion Review
The aPbox seamlessly integrates with the complete FranklinWH ecosystem, working in concert with the aGate controller and aPower 2 battery to create a truly flexible and expandable energy solution. This intelligent junction box effectively solves several common challenges in solar expansions, particularly for customers with grandfathered NEM agreements who want to add capacity without losing favorable export rates. The system's automatic disconnection capability during overproduction scenarios has proven especially valuable for off-grid applications and areas with frequent outages. For homeowners serious about maximizing their solar generation capacity while maintaining system integrity, the aPbox represents a smart investment in long-term energy independence.
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