Requirements for the power cable for secure power supply operation

  • All electrical installations must be carried out in accordance with the applicable electrical standards on site and the National Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70.

  • Conductor type: copper wire

  • Permissible temperature: at least 90°C (194°F)

  • The conductors must be solid or stranded wire.

  • Maximum cable length within the inverter: 180 mm (7.1 in)

  • Conductor cross-section when using solid or stranded wire without bootlace ferrules: 1.5 mm² to 6 mm² (6 AWG to 10 AWG)

  • Conductor cross-section when using bootlace ferrules: 1.5 mm² to 6 mm² (16 AWG to 14 AWG)

  • Insulation stripping length: 10 mm to 12 mm (0.39 in to 0.47 in)

  • Maximum length of conductors: 10 m (33 ft)

    Also see:

    Requirements for the PV cables
    Requirements for signal cables for backup operation, MFR and rapid shutdown initiator