Battery data 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

• Maximum cable length between 2 nodes when using patch cables: 50 m

• UV-resistant for outdoor use

Also see:

• Connecting the battery communication cable for Modbus