SMA SB 3600SE-10 - Manual (Page 33)

Cable requirements:
The cable length and quality affect the quality of the signal. Observe the following cable
requirements.
☐ Cable type: 100BaseTx
SMA Solar Technology AG recommends cable type "SMA COMCAB-OUTxxx" for outdoor
use and cable type "SMA COMCAB-INxxx" for indoor use, available in lengths xxx = 100 m,
200 m, 500 m, 1,000 m
☐ Shielding: S-FTP or S-STP
☐ Plug type: RJ45 of Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a
☐ Number of insulated conductor pairs and insulated conductor cross-section: at least
2 x 2 x 0.22 mm²
☐ Maximum cable length between two nodes with patch cable: 50 m
☐ Maximum cable length between two nodes with installation cable: 100 m
☐ UV-resistant for outdoor use
Interference in data transmission due to unshielded energy cables
If unshielded power cables are used, they generate an electromagnetic field during operation
which may induce interference in network cables during data transmission.
• When laying network cables, observe the following minimum clearances to unshielded
energy cables:
– For installation without separating strip: at least 200 mm
– For installation with aluminum separating strip: at least 100 mm
– For installation with steel separating strip: at least 50 mm
SMA Energy Meter and inverter must be connected with cables
• In order to ensure data transmission from the SMA Energy Meter to the inverter, connect
the SMA Energy Meter to the inverter with cables. Use a network cable which
corresponds to the specified cable requirements.
Procedure:
1.
Danger to life due to high voltages
• Ensure that the inverter is disconnected from all voltage sources and that the enclosure lid
is removed (see Section 10, page 54).
2. Flip the display up until it snaps into place.
3. Press the filler plug out of the left-hand enclosure opening for data cables.
4. Use the counter nut to fasten the cable gland M32x1.5 to the enclosure opening with a one-
hole or two-hole cable support sleeve.
5. Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland.
6. Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland from the inside.
7. Lead the network cable through the swivel nut of the cable gland.
8. Remove one filler plug from the cable support sleeve.
6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG
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