Communication and Rapid Shutdown (RSD) Connections

 

To make communication connections:

Remove the cover over the battery's "To Inverter" port and then connect a 600 V CAT5e cable from the Schneider Inverter's port to the battery's "To Inverter" port.

  • For dual battery systems, install a CAT5e cable from Battery 1's OUT port to Battery 2's IN port.
  • For triple battery systems, daisy-chain a CAT5e cable from Battery 1's OUT port to Battery 2's IN port, and from Battery 2's OUT port to Battery 3's IN port.

1

Threaded lock nut

2

Grey silicone ring

3

Black silicone ring

4

Connector plug housing

 

Type

Required specifications

Example

Communication cable
  • The cable's wiring must be straight-through, not crossover.
  • 600 V
  • Shielded Cat 5e
  • Multi-conductor, 4-twisted pair cable
  • RJ45 connector with insulation diameter range of 3/64 to 1/32 in. (1.07 to 1.12 mm)
  • Cable jacket diameter must be ≤ 1/4 in. (6.8 mm)
  • Conductor insulation diameter must be ≤ 1/32 in. (1.12 mm)

BELDEN 7958A DataTuff® (or equivalent)

For more information, see https://www.belden.com/

Note: For assembly information, follow instructions from the manufacturer.

 

Pin Number

Signal

Description

1

CAN_H

CAN-High

2

CAN_L

CAN-Low

3

GND

Ground

4

RSD+

Rapid Shutdown, positive

5

RSD+

Rapid Shutdown, positive

6

RSD-

Rapid Shutdown, negative

7

GND

Ground

8

RSD-

Rapid Shutdown, negative