6 Electrical Connection
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manual SBxx-1AV-41-BE-en-12 29
6 Electrical Connection
6.1 Overview of the Connection Area
RS485
+ A − + B −
AC
F
A
C
B ED
G
Figure 8: Connection areas at the bottom of the inverter
Position Designation
A 2 positive and 2 negative DC connectors, input A
B 2 positive and 2 negative DC connectors, input B
C Jack with protective cap for RS485 communication connection
D Network port with protective cap
E Jack with protective cap for the WLAN antenna
F Jack for the AC connection
G Connection point for an additional grounding
6.2 AC Connection
6.2.1 Requirements for the AC Connection
AC cable requirements as follows:
☐ Conductor type: copper wire
☐ External diameter: 8mm to 21mm
☐ Conductor cross-section: 1.5mm² to 6mm²
☐ Insulation stripping length: 12mm
☐ Sheath stripping length: 50mm
☐ The cable must be dimensioned in accordance with the local and national directives for the
dimensioning of cables. The requirements for the minimum wire size derive from these
directives. Examples of factors influencing cable dimensioning are: nominal AC current, type of
cable, routing method, cable bundling, ambient temperature and maximum desired line losses
(for calculation of line losses, see the design software "SunnyDesign" from software
version2.0 at www.SMA-Solar.com).