Rutland FM1803-2
Installation & Operation
Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
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CABLE SPECIFICATION
The cable size used for connection of the Windcharger to the control unit should be
in accordance with table 1 in order to minimise voltage drop and ensure optimum
performance. 3 cores will be required.
Cable Run
Minimum Cable Size
(m)
(mm²)
AWG
Up to 50
1.5
16
Up to 100
2.5
14
Up to 150
4
12
Up to 250
6
10
Up to 450
10
8
Up to 700
16
6
Up to 1000
25
4
The cable size for connection of the control unit to the batteries should be 10mm²
minimum; the use of smaller cables than recommended will reduce the performance
of the charging system.
The type of cable is dependent on the type of installation & national or local wiring
regulations.
All cables must be suitably protected from mechanical damage.
All cables
&
installation
should be in accordance with IEE Wiring regulations
The 3 phase cable from the WG is coloured in accordance with amendment 2 to
BS7671: 2001 (IEE wiring Regulations 16
th
Edition).
Phase 1- Brown
Phase 2 - Black
Phase 3 - Grey
Table.1
