SMA SUNNY BOY STORAGE 2.5, Operating Manual

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6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manual SBS25-1VL-10-BE-en-13 36
Failure-free operation of all system components due to tethered connection
• To ensure failure-free operation, SMA Solar Technology AG recommends connecting all
system components with each other via Speedwire.
Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery):
☐ 1 network cable
☐ Where required: Field-assembly RJ45 connector for the network cable. SMA Solar Technology
AG recommends the connector "MFP8 T568 A Cat.6A" from "Telegärtner".
Network cable requirements:
The cable length and quality affect the quality of the signal. Observe the following cable
requirements.
☐ Cable type: 100BaseTx
☐ Cable category: minimum CAT5e
☐ Plug type: RJ45 of Cat5, Cat5e or higher
☐ Shielding: SF/UTP, S/UTP, SF/FTP or S/FTP
☐ Number of insulated conductor pairs and insulated conductor cross-section: at least 2 x 2 x
0.22 mm²
☐ Maximum cable length between two nodes when using patch cables: 50 m (164 ft)
☐ Maximum cable length between two nodes when using installation cables: 100 m (328 ft)
☐ UV-resistant for outdoor use.
Procedure:
1. When using a self-assembly network cable, assemble the RJ45 connectors and connect them
to the network cable (see connector documentation).
2. Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland for the connection of a network cable and the
battery communication cable at the connection cap.
3. Thread the swivel nut over the network cable.
4. Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland.
5. Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve.
6. Route the network cable through an opening in the
cable support sleeve.
7. Thread the network cable through the cable gland.