STAUBLI MA258 Sealing Caps Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: STAUBLI

Table of Contents

STAUBLI MA258 Sealing Caps
Product information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Assembly instructions
Safety instructions
Compatibility of the sealing caps
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STAUBLI MA258 Sealing Caps

Product information

Specifications

Sealing Cap for Male Cable Coupler:
- Type/Type: PV-SVK4
- Order No.: 320716
Sealing Cap for Female Cable Coupler:
- Type/Type: PV-BVK4
- Order No.: 320717

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
NOT following the assembly and safety instructions could result in life- threatening injuries due to electric shock, electric arcs, fire, or failure of the system.

Intended Use
The connector electrically connects components within the DC circuits of a photovoltaic array. The connector can also be used for other purposes, such as an LVDC component. If used for other purposes, the requirements and specifications may be different from those described in this document.

Requirements for Personnel
Only an electrician or electrically instructed person may assemble, install, and commission the system.

Prerequisites for Installation and Assembly
Live parts can remain energized after isolation or disconnection. Do NOT modify or repair the component.

Compatibility of the sealing caps
The sealing caps are compatible with the following:

Male cable coupler MC4 Type: PV-KST4
Male cable coupler MC4-Evo 2 Type: PV-KST4-EVO 2A
Male panel receptacle MC4 Type: PV-ADSP4
Branch plug MC4 Type: PV-AZS4
Branch plug MC4-Evo 2 Type: PV-AZS4-EVO 2
Branch socket MC4 Type: PV-AZB4
Branch socket MC4-Evo 2 Type: PV-AZB4-EVO 2
Female cable coupler MC4 Type: PV-KBT4
Female cable coupler MC4-Evo 2 Type: PV-KBT4-EVO 2A
Female panel receptacle MC4 Type: PV-ADBP4
Branch socket MC4 Type: PV-AZB4
Branch socket MC4-Evo 2 Type: PV-AZB4-EVO 2
Branch plug MC4 Type: PV-AZS4
Branch plug MC4-Evo 2 Type: PV-AZS4-EVO 2

Clip on Male Sealing Caps
Push on the male sealing cap completely so that the fastening eye is aligned to the locking clip slot.

Clip-on Female Sealing Caps
Push on the female sealing cap completely so that the fastening eye is aligned to the locking clip slot.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the sealing caps for purposes other than a photovoltaic array?
A: Yes, the sealing caps can be used for purposes other than a photovoltaic array, such as an LVDC component. However, the requirements and specifications may be different.

Q: Who can assemble, install, and commission the system?
A: Only an electrician or electrically instructed person can assemble, install, and commission the system.

Q: Can I modify or repair the component?
A: No, you should not modify or repair the component.

Assembly instructions

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 the assembly instructions and the technical data.
Safely store the assembly instructions and pass them on to subsequent users.

Intended use
The connector electrically connects components within the DC circuits of a photovoltaic array. The connector can be used for purposes other than those in a photovoltaic array, e.g., as an LVDC component. If the component is used for other purposes, then the requirements and specifications may be different from the ones described in this document.

For more information, contact Stäubli at www.staubli.com/electrical

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 Stäubli shall be used.
ONLY approved PV cables shall be assembled to the connector

Safe assembly and mounting
Live parts can remain energized after isolation or disconnection

ONLY Install the product when the photovoltaic array or -string is de-energized.

Mating and disconnecting

ALWAYS de-energize the photovoltaic system before mating and disconnecting the connectors.
NEVER disconnect the connectors under load. • NEVER connect the male or female part of the Stäubli connector with the connectors of other manufacturers.

Do NOT modify NOR repair component