Trinasolar TS4 Connector and Socket Instruction Manual

Trina Solar TS4 Connector
Installation Manual

No： PS-M-0779
Version：F
Date：2021.10.12

Safety Instruction

The products may be installed only by suitably qualified and trained specialists with due observance of all applicable safety regulations. Trina Solar declines any liability in the event of failure to observe these warnings.

1.1.1  Use only the components and tools specified by Trina Solar. Do not deviate from the preparation and assembly procedures described here, since in this event, in the situation of self-assembly, no guarantee can be given as to safety or conformity with the technical data. Do not modify the product in any way.
1.1.2 Connector must be mated with connector qualified by Trina Solar, otherwise Trina Solar will disclaim any warranty responsibility.
1.1.3 Do Not Disconnect under Load. Plugging and unplugging when life is permitted, but the power at the PV system must be cut off.
1.2.1  Protection from electric shock must be assured by the end product and its user.
1.2.2  To prevent electric shock, the system must be disconnected from the power source when the connector is installed or disassembled.
1.2.3 The plug connection must not be subjected to a continuous mechanical tension. The cable should be fixed with cable ties, avoiding any pull on the connectors.
1.2.4 Do not place the plug connectors directly on the roof membrane.

1.3 Handling Safety
1.3.1 The connector is only applicable to the B and C types of copper wires (see chapter 9 of NFPA NEC 70, table 10). It is recommended to use special photovoltaic cable, tin-plated copper core, double insulation, and XLPE insulating material. Trina prohibits the use of untinned cable PVC cables, otherwise Trina Solar will disclaim any warranty responsibility.
1.3.2  Unmated plug connectors must be protected from moisture and dirt with a sealing cap. If soiled, the male and female connectors must not be plugged together.
1.3.3  The plug connectors are watertight in accordance with the IP68 protection class. However, they cannot be used for continuous operation underwater.
1.3.4 Do not use in hydrocarbon, phenol, amine, and plastic corrosive environment. The components must not be exposed to moisture due to direct rainfall, condensation, etc. Ensure that the individual components do not come into contact with acids, alkalis, gases, acetone, or other chemical substances that could negatively impact the materials used. During the installation process, do not add any grease and lubricant to the connector.
1.3.5 Below is the list of common chemicals that can affect the products. For other chemicals not listed in the table, please confirm with Trina Solar Technical Service
BEFORE use (see Section#8).

1.3.6 We recommend TS4 connector storage and transportation temperature between -30℃ and +60℃ and relative humidity of less than 70%. Storage and transportation at normal temperature must avoid direct sunlight, moisture, and dust. It is not allowed to be stored with the affected chemicals. The plug connectors should be installed within one year of delivery by Trina Solar.
1.3.7  Trina Solar has the right to make certain corrections for the printing errors, improvements, and innovations for the products, and there will be no prior notice when these changes happen. If there was any misunderstanding regarding the version in a different language, please regard the Chinese version as the right one. The final explanation right belongs to Trina Solar.

Product Specifications

46A（6.0mm2 / 10AWG）
55A（10.0mm2 / 8AWG）
Rated impulse voltage| 16KV
Ambient temperature range| -40℃~+85℃
Contact resistance| ≤0.5mΩ
Application degree| Class A
Protection class| Class Ⅱ
Pollution degree| 2
 Degree of Protection| IP68（1m，1h），mated
IP2X，unmated
 Flame class| UL94-V0
Insulation material| m-PPE/PA
Contact material| Copper, Tin-plated
Type of termination|  Crimping
 Locking system(UL)|  Locking type
TUV , IEC62852| R50401767/R50385924/ R50508240
UL, UL6703| E486009

Product Selection Form

3.1 TS4 PV connector

Type| P/N| Cable
OD| Conductor
Cross Section| Tool P/N
---|---|---|---|---
Wire Stripper P/N| Rivet Plier
P/N| Spanner
P/N
mm| mm2| A” ‘wG
TS4-F1| 7A000986| 4.7-6.0| 4.0/6.0| 12/10| 7A001039| 7A001038| 7A001040
TS4-M 1| 7A000987
TS4-F2| 7A000982| 5.6-6.8
TS4-M2| 7A000983
TS4-F3| 7A002404| 6.0-6.6
TS4-M3| 7A002425
TS4-F4| 7A000984| 6.0-7.2
TS4-M4| 7A000985
TS4-F5| 7A000992| 7.2-8.7| 7A001036
T54-M5| 7A000981
TS4-F6| 7A000990| 10.0| 8| 7A001037
TS4-M6| 7A000991
TS4-F7| 7A004375| 6.6-7.2| 4.0/6.0| 12/10| 7A001039| 7A001036
TS4-M7| 7A004378
TS4-F8| 7A004377| 5.6-6.6
TS4-M8| 7A004376
TS4-F9| 7A002997| 6.9-7.5| 4.0/6.0| 12/10| 7A001038
TS4-M9| 7A002996

3.2 TS4 Plus PV connector

Wirc Stripper
P/N| Rivet Mier P/N| Spanner P/N
mm| mm2| AWG
TS4 Plus-Fl| 7A004669| 4.7-6.0| 4.0/6. 0| 12/10| 7A0010 39| 7A001038| 7A00454 1
TS4 Plus-MI| 7A004670
TS4 Plus-F2| 7A004671| 5.6-6.8
TS4 Plus-M2| 7A004672
TS4 Plus-F3| 7A004673| 6.0-7.2
TS4 Plus-M3| 7A004674

Note 1：Select the connector specification and Part No. matched with the cable, and ensure that the cross-sectional area of the conductor and the OD of the cable are within the range. Otherwise, it will affect the use and create safety risks.
Note 2：The specification of the connector with * is an O-type metal terminal.

 Connector Appearance Size Drawing

4.1  TS4 PV connector
4.1.1  Positive Connector
TS4-F1、TS4-F2、TS4-F3、TS4-F4、TS4-F9：

4.1.2 Negative Connector
TS4-M1、TS4-M2、TS4-M3 、TS4-M4、TS4-M9：

TS4-M5、TS4-M6、TS4-M7、TS4-M8：

4.2 TS4 Plus PV connector
4.2.1  Positive Connector
TS4 Plus-F1、TS4 Plus-F2、TS4 Plus-F3

4.2.2 Negative Connector
TS4 Plus-M1、TS4 Plus-M2、TS4 Plus-M3

Installation

5.1  Tools Requirements
5.1.1  Wire Stripper

5.1.2  Rivet Plier

5.1.3 Plastic Unlocking Spanner

1 set =2 pc，TS4 P/N：7A001040，TS4 Plus P/N：7A004541

5.1.4 Tool Box
For TS4 Connector：

P/N| Wire Stripper| Rivet Plier| TS4 Unlocking Spanner| Picture
---|---|---|---|---
7A001039 Qty.| 7A001037| 7A001038| 7A001036 Qty.| 7A001040  Qty.
7A001035| 1pc| None| 1pc| None| 2pcs|
7A001034| None| 1pc| None| 1pc|
7A004329| 1pc| None| None| 1pc

TS4 Plus  For TS4 Plus Connector：

P/N| Wire Stripper| Rivet Plier| TS4 Plus Unlocking| Picture
---|---|---|---|---
| | | Spanner|
---|---|---|---|---
7A001039 Qty.| 7A001037 Qty.| 7A001038 Qty.| 7A001036 Qty.| 7A004541  Qty.
7A004675| 1pc| None| 1pc| None| 2pcs|

5.2  Assembly Steps
-15~+35℃。For assembling of components, we recommend an ambient temperature between -15~+35℃.

5.2.1 Stripping

L=6±0.5mm。Strip the plastic insulating layer of cable. L=6±0.5mm.

Note: Please pay attention and do NOT cut off and damage the copper wire core under the cable insulating plastic.
5.2.2 Inserting pin and socket

Place the metal terminal (pin or socket) in the hole of the riveting tool. The riveting hole is facing out. The most outer edge of the metal terminal is flat with the riveting interface. Refer to chapter 5.1.2 for jaw selection.

5.2.3  Crimping pin and socket

Insert the stripped cable into the rivet hole of the metal terminal, and make sure all the individual strands are in the hole. Ensure the coaxial of metal parts and cables. Finally, press the riveting tool handles all the way and press it to the end to complete the riveting. All individual strands should be crimped.

For the crimping pliers (7A001036) used for O-type metal terminals, adjust the jaw to the corresponding gear according to different specifications of cables, and adjust the height of the knob so that the outermost edge of the metal terminal is flush with the riveting interface. See Below.

TS4-M5/M7/M8
6| 6.0mm/10AWG
8| 10.0mm2/8AWG| TS4-F6
TS4-M6

Qualified crimping samples must meet IEC 62852 and the following criteria.

The picture below are riveted pins and sockets.

Insert the riveted metal terminal into the plastic body of the positive or negative until it engages. Gently pull the cable to check whether the metal terminals are firmly engaged. Confirm that the negative pin is coaxial with the negative body.

Note: Before inserting the cable and metal terminal into the plastic body, do NOT unscrew the nut to prevent the internal seal from falling or installing in the opposite direction.

5.2.5 Install the nut

First, screw the nut by hand, then lock it tightly by a plastic spanner.
For TS4 Connector：

TS4-F6/M6
TS4-F7/M7| 6.6-7.2mm| 0＜X≤1.0mm| 3±0.5 N*m
TS4-F8/M8| 5.6-6.6mm| 0＜X＜1.0mm
TS4-F9/M9| 6.9-7.5mm| 0＜X≤1.0mm

For TS4 Plus Connector：

Refer to the following figure for the Control gap.

Note 1：Ensure the concentricity of cable and cable nut when you screw cable nut.
Note 2：Make sure the negative pin and the negative body are coaxial and then lock the nut.
Note 3：When the nut is locked, the clearance X value shall be strictly controlled. When the OD of the cable deviates to the lower limit, the control gap shall deviate to the lower limit of the control value; On the contrary, it is biased to the upper limit of the control value.

Connecting and Disconnecting

6.1 Connecting

Plug the coupling together until they engage. And pull lightly to check correct engagement.
6.2  Disconnecting

The negative and positive terminals of the connectors must be unlocked with the TS4 plastic spanner (part# 7A001040) or TS4 Plus plastic spanner (part# 7A004541).

Cable

7.1  Connection of Cable

In order to avoid deformation of the cable sealing element from that force generated by bending the wires, the cable should have at least a 20mm straight length nearest to the connector. See the figures below.

Note: Please refer to the detailed instructions on the minimum bend radius specified by the cable manufacturer.
7.2  Connection Status

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References

• Solar for Home, Utility, and Commercial | Trina Solar US
• Solar for Home, Utility, and Commercial | Trina Solar US

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