The FranklinWH aPbox (ACCY-RCV1-US), used in conjunction with the Franklin Home Power system, acts as an intelligent solar junction box. It solves complex installation challenges by managing remote or oversized solar arrays that cannot be connected directly to the aGate. You can view its operation and real-time generation data directly from the FranklinWH App.
Key Features
Remote Solar Management. Simplified Wiring. The aPbox is the perfect solution for properties where solar panels are located far from the main service panel (e.g., on a detached garage or ground mount). Instead of running expensive heavy-gauge cabling all the way to the aGate, the aPbox integrates these remote arrays into the Franklin ecosystem locally, saving significant labor and material costs.
Oversized PV Control. Safe Integration. For homes with massive solar systems that exceed the aGate’s standard input limits (or the battery’s charging capacity), the aPbox acts as a gatekeeper. It intelligently manages the power flow, automatically curtailing excess generation when necessary to prevent battery overcharging or grid backfeed issues, ensuring your system operates safely without needing to downsize your solar array.
NEM Integrity. Smart Export. The aPbox helps preserve legacy Net Energy Metering (NEM) statuses. By managing new, additional solar arrays separately from existing ones, it allows homeowners to expand their solar capacity to meet growing energy needs (like EVs) without necessarily jeopardizing the favorable utility rates tied to their original solar installation.
Product Specifications
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Max Output Current: 65 A
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Input Circuits: Supports up to 2 PV strings/circuits
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Control Capacity: One aGate X can control up to 2 aPbox units (130A total solar expansion)
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Metering: Built-in revenue-grade meters and CTs
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Enclosure Rating: NEMA 3R (Indoor/Outdoor)
General Data
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Dimensions (H x W x D): 17.7″ x 11.8″ x 5.9″ (450 x 300 x 150 mm)
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Weight: 21.2 lbs (9.6 kg)
