ONLY approved PV cables shall be assembled to the connector. Safe assembly and mounting Live parts can remain energized after isolation or dis- connection. • ONLY Install the product when the PV module is de-energized. 2 Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1...
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NEVER mate contaminated connectors. • Use of tool is required to open locking-type connector. • Do NOT modify or repair Mount connectors only once. • component Do NOT modify connectors after assembly. • Replace defective connectors. Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1 3...
• Do not allow that the connector is at the lowest point of cabling where water can collect. NOTE Refer to cable manufacturers specification for mini- mum radius. 4 Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1...
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• Installation in areas that restrict the air flow (e.g. in large bundles, in split looms or other housings) is not permitted. • Direct burial of the connector is not permitted. Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1 5...
The components must not be exposed to moisture due to direct rainfall, condensation or similar. • Do not allow components to come into contact with acids, alkalis, gases, acetone or other chemically aggressive substances. 6 Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1...
• In case that other diameters than those mentioned in above table are used, contact Stäubli. 4.1 MC4-Evo 1 product configuration under TÜV Rheinland certification Cables connected to the connectors shall be suitable for use in photovoltaic systems and shall comply with the requirements of IEC 62930.
6. Assembly check • Insert the crimped contact into the insulator until it clicks into place. Pull gently on the cable to verify that the contact is correctly engaged Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1 9...
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The contact is correctly installed if the groove on the test plug is still visible. • Tighten cap nut using open-end spanner set MC4-Evo 1 until the cap nut is bottomed out. NOTE • 0 mm For assembly of components an ambient temperature between -10 °C and 45 °C with a...
Transportation/storage relative humidity < 70 % RH Design Locking system Locking type Type of termination Crimping Contact system MULTILAM Material Contact material copper (tin plated) Insulation material Certifications TÜV-Rheinland certified according to IEC 62852:2014+A1:2020 TÜV Rheinland certificate Nr. R 50661885 Assembly instructions | Connector MC4-Evo 1 11...
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