
Chapter 2 Installation 21
ECM3 Series Outdoor Power System User Manual
The CSA of DC cable depends on the current flowing through the cable and the allowable voltage drop. Select the
battery cable CSA according to Table 2-2. Select the load cable CSA according to Table 2-3.
Table 2-2 Battery cable CSA selection
Battery MCB rated current
Max. battery current
Min. cable CSA
Max. cable length (allowable
voltage drop: 0.5V)
125A
85A
25mm
2
14m
100A
70A
25mm
2
11m
63A
40A
16mm
2
7m
Note:
1. The specifications are applicable at ambient temperature of 25°C. If the temperature is too high, the CSA of the cable should be
increased.
2. The battery cable should reach at least +90°C heat durability. It is recommended to use double-insulated copper-core flame
retardant cable as battery cable
Table 2-3 Load cable CSA selection
Load route
rated current
Max. output
current
Min. cable
CSA
Max. cable length (volt drop:
0.5V, with min. CSA)
Max. cable
CSA
Max. cable length (volt drop:
0.5V, with max. CSA)
63A
32A
16mm
2
7m
25mm
2
11m
32A
16A
16mm
2
14m
25mm
2
22m
10A
5A
6mm
2
17m
25mm
2
71m
Note: The specifications are applicable at ambient temperature of 25°C. If the temperature is too high, the CSA of the cable
should be increased
To prevent the MCB stop working upon over-load, the recommended MCB capacity is 1.5 to 2 times of load peak
capacity.
The CSA of the system earth cable should be consistent with that of the max. power distribution cable and not less
than 35mm
2
.
Preparing tools
The installation tools are given in Table 2-4. The tools must be insulated and ESD-proof processed before they are
used.
Table 2-4 Installation tools
Tool
Specification
Tool
Specification
Combination wrench (hatch, club)
Wrench set (10#, 13#,
16#, 18#, 21#)
Box wrench
16mm
Adjustable wrench
200mm
Cross screwdriver
100mm, 200mm
Electrician diagonal pliers
150mm
Slotted screwdriver
100mm, 200mm
Electrician sharp nose pliers
150mm
Wire cutters
Max. 300mm
2
Steel tape
5m
Hydraulic-pressure
compaction pincher
Max. 300mm
2
Electric knife
Normal type
Digital multimeter
Three and a half bit digital
display
Gradienter
Normal type
Impact electric drill
With
Φ14 impact aiguille
Eye goggles
To prevent splash
Power socket
With 5m cable
Fireproof mud
Configured in the
accessories
Safety shoes
To prevent puncture and for
insulation
Hammer