NOVELTY - The box (10) has a contact device (12) including outer contact elements (18a, 18d), which are contacted with electrical conductors (6a-6d) of a printed circuit board (4). The contact device is arranged area by area in a contact device retainer (26), which is designed by a base element (20) and a contact device cover element (22). A socketing element (24) is designed as a cast part and includes an inner connection with the base element, the cover element and connection cables (8a, 8b) for connecting the cover element with the base element. The retainer is free from the socketing element.    USE - Connection box for a printed circuit board such as a solar module i.e. plate-like solar module, of a solar panel (all claimed), which is used for producing electrical energy from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The box reliably protects electrical contacts against moisture, and includes a reduced number of individual parts, thus easily and cost-effectively manufacturing the box with reduced waste. The socketing element includes the inner connection with the base element, the cover element and the connection elements for connecting the cover element with the base element, thus protecting an interior of the box against mechanical effects and influences. The box avoids separation of the base element, the cover element, and the socketing element from each other without destruction of the box, and eliminates manipulation of electrical and/or electronic components provided in the box. The box has an increased contact safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a connection box for a printed circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar panel with a junction box.    Printed circuit board (4)    Electrical conductors (6a-6d)    Connection cables (8a, 8b)    Connection box (10)    Contact device (12)    Outer contact elements (18a, 18d)    Base element (20)    Contact device cover element (22)    Socketing element (24)    Contact device retainer (26)