Electrical installation 63
2 Use connector type PV-KBT4
for the DC+ connection and
connector type PV-KST4 for
the DC- connection.
3 Check that the cables are of
the right type and diameter.
Check that the conductor
diameter corresponds to the
internal diameter of the metal
contact.
MC4 cable coupler types and ratings:
Type Conductor
cross section
Rated current
IEC (90 °C)
PV-KBT(KST)4 / 2.5 1.5 / 2.5 mm
2
17 / 22.5 A
PV-KBT(KST)4 / 6 4.5 / 6.0 mm
2
30 A
PV-KBT(KST)4 / 10 10 mm
2
43 A
4 Strip the insulation to expose
6 mm - 7.5 mm of the
conductor. Take care not to
cut individual conductor
strands.
5 Insert the conductor into the
metal contact and then crimp
the connection. Check the
connector manufacturer’s
instructions if required (Multi-
Contact AG).
See www.multi
-contact.com.
Use MC Stripping pliers PV-
AZM and MC Crimping pliers
PV-CZM.
6 Push the crimped metal
contact through the cable
gland and into the body of the
plug or socket until it engages.
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