SMA MATRIX - Manual (Page 63)

SMA Solar Technology AG Maintenance and Care
User Manual SMatrix-BEN095014 63
11. Connect the electricity cable wires, as shown on the connection plan label.
12. Lay the electricity cable in the clamp so that the wires are not under tension. Firmly screw the
clamp screws. The clamps serve as strain relief and secure the wires against loosening.
13. Pull the cable out of the connection box until the connection box can snap closed. The cables
may not be under strain.
14. Tightly screw the threaded joints of the cable feeds.
15. Close the connection box with the 4 screws.
16. Connect the power supply as described in section 6.2 ”Connecting the power supply”
(page 27).
17. Connect the Ethernet network as described in section 6.3 ”Network Integration” (page 28).
☑ The electricity cable is replaced.
9.1.2 Replacing or extending the patch cable
If the Sunny Matrix patch cable is too short, you can extend the patch cable with the supplied adaptor
or replace the patch cable. The adaptor is only suitable for use indoors.
Requirements of a new patch cable
• Use a cable of the category 5 (STP Cat 5) or higher. The cable must meet the following
requirements as a minimum:
– shielded
– Twisted pair conductors
• If the patch cable is to be laid outdoors, the patch cable must be UV resistant. You can also use
a patch cable for indoor use, if you protect the patch cable in a respective cable channel from
UV radiation.
• The maximum allowable length of patch cable is 100 m per connection.