7 Electrical Connection
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating Manual STPx0-3SE-40-BE-en-10 49
7.5.2 Connecting the COM Connector
1. Disconnect the AC and backup miniature circuit breaker from all 3 line conductors and secure
against reconnection.
2. Ensure that the DC load-break switch has been
switched off and secured against reconnection.
3. Ensure that the battery is switched off.
4. Unscrew the swivel nut from the threaded sleeve of
the COM connector.
5. Remove the terminal from the threaded sleeve.
6. Connect the CAN communication cable (see Section7.5.3, page50).
7. Connect signal source to digital input (see Section7.5.4, page51).
8. Connect the display device or external fan to the multifunction relay (see Section7.5.5,
page53).
9. Ensure that all conductors are plugged into the terminal points tightly by pulling slightly on the
conductors.
10. Insert the terminal into the threaded sleeve. The
terminal must snap audibly into place.