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Wiring the EI Battery
CAUTION!
Risk of electric shock! Ensure the inverter and battery cabinet are completely
powered off when performing these steps.
Always wear appropriate PPE and use insulated tools.
Make sure to connect the battery-inverter power conductors first and then
connect the communications cable to the inverter.
Note
:
To ensure a reliable connection always use wire ferrules (
D
) on the end of all
conductors.
Battery expansion
Tools needed: #2 Philips screwdriver, wire cutter, crimping tools; O-type terminal and RJ-45
Accessories parts needed: Wire ferrules (
D
), RJ-45 connector, CAT5/6, 8-6AWG conductors
Note:
This section applies to systems with multiple battery enclosures.
Battery expansion cables should not a length of exceed 6ft-7in.
Figure 23 EI Battery expansion
1)
Using a Philips screwdriver, loosen the 2 captive screws
on the expansion wire box (
12
) on the right side of
each enclosure.
2)
Install 2 conduits from the right side of Primary to the
right side of Secondary for the DC conductors and
communication cable. Use appropriate conduit fittings
to provide a water-tight seal.
Primary
Secondary
CAN
COM
CAN
COM
Figure 24 EI Battery expansion preparation
