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Renogy 500A Combiner Box (REC500CB-98-US)

Model: REC500CB-98 · SKU: REC500CB-98-US

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Device type
Combiner box: tinned copper busbars joining the DC connections of a vehicle systemSource [1, 2]
PV string inputsNot documented
Voltage rating
9 to 60 VSource [1, 2]
Current rating
500 ASource [1, 2]
Included breakers or fusesNot documented
Enclosure
IP22Source [1, 2]
AC / DC rating
DCSource [1]
Interrupt ratingNot documented
Safety listingNot documented
MountingNot documented
Weight
2.6 kg5.7 lb convertedSource [1, 2]
Dimensions
263 D × 160 D × 100 D mm10.4 D × 6.3 D × 3.94 D in convertedSource [1, 2]
Enclosure volume4.21 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty term
1 yearSource [2]

All recorded specifications

AC / DC rating
DCDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Voltage Range 9V to 60V DC".

Location: Manual Specifications, Voltage Range row

Printed as "Voltage Range 9V to 60V DC".

Location: Manual Specifications, Voltage Range row

[1]
Battery terminal torque (manual)
8 N·mDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Recommended Terminal Torque 70.8 in·lbs / 8 N·m".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 16), Specifications, Recommended Terminal Torque row

Printed as "Recommended Terminal Torque 70.8 in·lbs / 8 N·m".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 16), Specifications, Recommended Terminal Torque row

[1, 2]
Connection
M8 busbar studsDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Connector M8 Busbar".

Location: Manual Specifications, Connector row

Printed as "Connector M8 Busbar".

Location: Manual Specifications, Connector row

[1, 2]
Current rating
500 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Rated Current 500A" in the manual and "Rated Current: 500A" on the store page.

Location: Manual Specifications, Rated Current row

Printed as "Rated Current 500A" in the manual and "Rated Current: 500A" on the store page.

Location: Manual Specifications, Rated Current row

[1, 2]
Device type
Combiner box: tinned copper busbars joining the DC connections of a vehicle systemDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "USER MANUAL 500A Combiner Box Renogy (Standard Version)" and "Busbar Material Tinned Copper"; the store page calls it "space-efficient cable hub for electrical connection and distribution".

Location: Manual title and Specifications; store page

Printed as "USER MANUAL 500A Combiner Box Renogy (Standard Version)" and "Busbar Material Tinned Copper"; the store page calls it "space-efficient cable hub for electrical connection and distribution".

Location: Manual title and Specifications; store page

[1, 2]
Dimensions
263 D × 160 D × 100 D mm10.4 D × 6.3 D × 3.94 D in convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Enclosure Dimensions 10.35 x 6.30 x 3.94 in 263 x 160 x 100 mm"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. The store page prints "Enclosure dimensions: 10.35 x 6.30 x 3.94 in/263 x 160 x 100 mm".

Location: Manual Specifications, Dimensions row

Printed as "Enclosure Dimensions 10.35 x 6.30 x 3.94 in 263 x 160 x 100 mm"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. The store page prints "Enclosure dimensions: 10.35 x 6.30 x 3.94 in/263 x 160 x 100 mm".

Location: Manual Specifications, Dimensions row

[1, 2]
Enclosure
IP22Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Protection Class IP22"; the store page prints "Protection class: IP22".

Location: Manual Specifications, Protection Class row

Printed as "Protection Class IP22"; the store page prints "Protection class: IP22".

Location: Manual Specifications, Protection Class row

[1, 2]
Operating temperature
-20 to 60 °C-4 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "-4°F to 140°F / -20°C to 60°C".

Location: Manual Specifications, Operating Temperature Range row

Printed as "-4°F to 140°F / -20°C to 60°C".

Location: Manual Specifications, Operating Temperature Range row

[1, 2]
Voltage rating
9 to 60 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Voltage Range 9V to 60V DC"; the store page prints "Voltage range: 9 - 60Vdc".

Location: Manual Specifications, Voltage Range row

Printed as "Voltage Range 9V to 60V DC"; the store page prints "Voltage range: 9 - 60Vdc".

Location: Manual Specifications, Voltage Range row

[1, 2]
Weight
2.6 kg5.7 lb convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "5.73 lbs. / 2.6 kg"; the store page prints "Unit weight: 2.6kg".

Location: Manual Specifications, Weight row

Printed as "5.73 lbs. / 2.6 kg"; the store page prints "Unit weight: 2.6kg".

Location: Manual Specifications, Weight row

[1, 2]

Warranty

Warranty term
1 yearDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Material and workmanship warranty: 1 Year".

Location: Store page, Warranty

Printed as "Material and workmanship warranty: 1 Year".

Location: Store page, Warranty

[2]

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Renogy 500A Combiner Box (Standard Version) REC500CB-98 user manual, version A0 (November 1, 2026 capture)Official user manual · Revision A0 · Checked https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0631/0137/0483/files/UM_Renogy_20500A_20Combiner_20Box_20_28Standard_20Version_29_A0.pdf?v=1752029589
  2. Renogy US store product data: 500A Combiner Box (November 1, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.renogy.com/products/500a-combiner-box.js