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6.2.2
Interior View
Figure 7 : Connection area inside the Rapid Shutdown Box
Position
Designation
A
Terminal block for the connection of the first output string, channel A
B
Equipment Ground Bar
C
Terminal block for the connection of the Rapid Shutdown Controller and/or
for the connection of an additional Rapid Shutdown Box
D
Terminal block for the connection of the second output string, channel B
Note when only installing one output string
If only installing one output string to the Rapid Shutdown Box, ensure you connect it to channel
A, otherwise the Rapid Shutdown System will not be powered and not function properly.
6.3
Connecting the Equipment Grounding Conductor to
the Rapid Shutdown Box
Each Rapid Shutdown Box can be grounded separately or several Rapid Shutdown Boxes can be
connected to one equipment grounding conductor. The required material for the connection of the
equipment grounding conductor are included in the scope of delivery.
Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery):
☐ Equipment grounding conductor
Equipment grounding conductor requirements:
☐ Conductor type: copper wire
☐ The conductor must be of solid wire.
☐ Conductor cross-section: 4 mm² to 16 mm² (12 AWG to 6 AWG)
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