STAUBLI MA706 MC4 Evo 2 Y Splitter User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: STAUBLI

STAUBLI MA706 MC4 Evo 2 Y Splitter User Manual

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, fire, or failure of the system

Follow the entire assembly instructions
Use and install the product only according to this assembly instructions and the technical data
Safely store the assembly instructions and pass them on to subsequent users

Requirements for personnel

Only an electrician or electrically instructed person may assem- ble, 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 electricityAn electrician is able to choose and use suitable personal protective equip- ment
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

Intended use

The connector electrically connects components within the DC circuits of a photovoltaic array
The product primary function is the parallel electrical connection of two Photovoltaic string

Prerequisites for installation and assembly

NEVER use an obviously damaged product
ONLY tools and procedures approved by Stäubli shall be used

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 male or female part of Stäubli connector with connectors of other manufacturers

Do NOT modify NOR repair component

Do NOT modify component after assembly
Replace defective components

Technical data

Product designation

Voltage rating
Rated current
Test voltage
Safety class
Overvoltage category Pollution degree
Ambient temperature range
Degree of Protection (IP)
Contact Resistance
Insulation material
Mating connectors Only genuine Stäubli

connectors shall be used!

Transportation/storage temperature range
TUV Rheinland certified according to 2PfG 1913/03.21

**Attention:**

When connecting the connectors, it must be ensured that the rated data (current carrying capacity and rated voltage) of the product are dependent on the mating connectors used� Observe the information in the assembly instructions for the connectors used�

Tools/assembly materials required

For integration into a PV cable harness system:

(ill. 1)

PV-MS-PLS Assembly and unlocking tool, 1 set = 2 pc
Order No326058 or
Open-end spanner set PV-MS, Order No 326024

Installation procedure

Important – ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD!

Do not disconnect the product under load nor connect it in an electrical circuit that is under load�

(ill. 4 – 5)

Using the appropriate disconnect tool, separate the mated connector

General notes on installation

Unmated connectors must be protected from environmental im- pact (moisture, dirt, dust, etc) with sealing caps (socket order no 320716; plug order no 320717)
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 directly from the cable seal without bending or stress Refer to cable manufacturers specification for minimum bending radius

Contaminated/damaged connectors:

Do not allow connectors to be contaminated by the environ- ment (e soil, water, insects, dust)
Do not allow the connector to be contaminated on its surface (e stickers, paint, heat shrink tubing)
Do not allow that the connector is directly on the roofing sur- face
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 that 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