Connecting the Network Cables
Qualified person
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock in case of overvoltages and if surge protection is missing
Overvoltages (e. g. in the event of a flash of lightning) can be further conducted into the building and to other connected devices in the same network via the network cables or other data cables if there is no surge protection. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
- Ensure that all devices in the same network are integrated in the existing overvoltage protection.
- When laying the network cable outdoors, ensure that there is suitable surge protection at the network cable transition from the product outdoors to the network inside the building.
- The Ethernet interface of the product is classified as "TNV-1" and offers protection against overvoltages of up to 1.5 kV.
NOTICE
Product damage due to moisture penetration
Moisture penetration can damage the product and impair its functionality of the product.
- Connect the network cable with the supplied RJ45 protective sleeve to the product.
Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery):
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1 network cable
Network 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
Number of insulated conductor pairs and insulated conductor cross-section: at least 2 x 2 x 0.22 mm²
Maximum cable length between 2 nodes when using patch cables: 50 m
Maximum cable length between 2 nodes when using installation cables: 100 m
UV-resistant for outdoor use.
Procedure:
- Disconnect the product from voltage sources ( > Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources).
- Unscrew the protective cap from the network port.
- Press the cable support sleeve out of the threaded sleeve.
- Feed the network cable through the swivel nut and threaded sleeve. Attach the cable support sleeve to the network cable.
- Press the cable support sleeve into the threaded sleeve.
- Insert the network plug of cable into the product's network port. Ensure that the cable is correctly locked in place. Turn the threaded sleeve onto the thread of the network port on the product.
- Screw the swivel nut onto the threaded sleeve.
- If you would like to establish a direct connection, connect the other end of the network cable directly to the end device.
- If you would like to integrate the product into a local network, connect the other end of the network cable to the local network (e.g. via a router).
