STAUBLI MA000 PV Cable Lead-Cable Extension Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- STAUBLI
Table of Contents
MA000 PV Cable Lead-Cable Extension
Instruction Manual
MA000 PV Cable Lead-Cable Extension
Safety instructions
Importance of the assembly instructions
NOT following the assembly and safety instructions could result in life-
threatening injuries due to electric shock, electric arcs, fi re, or failure
of the system.
- Follow the entire assembly instructions.
- Use and install the product only according to this assembly instructions.
- Safely store the assembly instructions and pass them on to subsequent users.
Intended use
PV DC connection cable assembled on one or both sides with MC4 or MC4-Evo 2,
for installation or prepared for further assembly.
Requirements for personnel
Only an electrician or electrically instructed person may assemble, install,
and commission the system.
- An electrician is a person with appropriate professional training, knowledge, and experience to identify and avoid the dangers that may originate from electricity. An electrician is able to choose and use suitable personal protective equipment.
- An electrically instructed person is a person who is instructed or supervised by an electrician and can identify and avoid the dangers that may originate from electricity.
Prerequisites for installation and assembly
- NEVER use an obviously damaged product
- ONLY tools and procedures approved by Stabil shall be used
- When mounting a connector, the respective assembly instructions of the connector (see technical data table) must be observed
Mating and disconnecting
Live parts can remain energized after isolation or disconnection
- ALWAYS de-energize the photovoltaic system before mating and disconnecting the connectors.
- NEVER disconnect the connectors under load.
- NEVER connect male or female part of Stabil connector with connectors of other manufacturers.
Do NOT modify NOR repair component
- Do NOT modify component
- Replace defective component
Note:
For technical data, consult the corresponding connector assembly instructions.
MC4: MA231
MC4-Evo 2: MA273, MA298
For technical questions regarding the cables used in this product, Stäubli
kindly asks customers to refer to the data sheet of the cable manufacturer.
Required tools
(ill. 1)
PV-MS-PLS Assembly and unlocking
tool, 1 set = 2 pcs
Order No, 32.6058
or
Open-end spanner set PV-MS,
Order No, 32,6024
Mating and disconnecting
Note:
Unmated connectors must be protected from any contamination using Stäubli
sealing caps.
(ill. 2)
Mating: Mate the cable coupler until a „click“ can be heard, Check correct
engagement by lightly pulling on the connector (maximum pulling force: 20N).
Attention Assembly of not fully engaged connectors is not permitted as this
could lead to a permanent deflection of clips and thus to a potential loss of
the locking function. The engaged connector locking function has to be
verified.
(ill. 3)
Disconnecting: Use PV-MS-PLS/2 or PV-MS to disconnect.
Notes on installation
General notes on installation
- Unmated connectors must be protected from environmental impact (moisture, dirt, dust, etc) with sealing caps (socket PV-BVK4, order No 32,0716; plug PV-SVK4, order No 32,0717)
- Do not mate contaminated connectors
- Connectors must not come into contact with any chemicals
Cable routing
- Cable management must allow a minimum of 20 mm of cable that exits straight from the cable seal without bending or stress. Refer to cable manufacturer specification for minimum bending radius
- In particular, the application notes according to Annex A of IEC 62930 must be observed.
Contaminated/damaged connectors:
- Do not allow connectors to be contaminated by the environment (ensoul, water, insects, dust)
- Do not allow the connector to be contaminated on its surface (eg stickers, paint, heat shrink tubing)
- Do not allow that the connector is directly on the roofing surface
- Do not allow that the connector is at the lowest point of cabling where water can collect
- Do not allow that the connector is in standing water
- Do not allow cable ties to be mounted directly on the connector body
Mechanical stress:
- Check that the connectors are not subjected to a permanent mechanical tensile load or vibration
- Connectors shall not be under strain from cable management
Manufacturer: Stäubli Electrical Connectors AG
Stockbrunnenrain 8
4123 Switzerland
Tel.
+41 61 306 55 55
Fax
+41 61 306 55 56
mail ec.ch@staubli.com
www.staubli.com/electrical
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