Pluggable Connectors Meet High Demands
The storage batteries are connected using WAGO’s 831 Series MCS MAXI 6 pluggable PCB connectors (MCS = MULTI CONNECTION SYSTEM). The pluggable PCB connector functions as an important interface between the storage battery’s PCB and the electrical conductors that connect the sonnenBatterie to other devices. The pluggable aspect of the 831 Series facilitates wiring, especially in narrow spaces.
In order to be used in the sonnenBatterie 10, the WAGO pluggable PCB connectors have to satisfy certain demands. In addition to fast and simple wiring installation, sonnen values a high level of stability and a secure connector seating. The pluggable connector must withstand surrounding air temperatures of up to 60°C and be reverse-polarity protected for connection during installation. In addition, the Allgäu company considered the option for clear marking of the connectors to be quite important, so that wiring at the customer’s site would go as easily and error-free as possible. Since the sonnenBatterie is sold worldwide, UL and IEC certifications are also highly relevant for the company. In addition, the pluggable connectors must withstand the high outputs that are expected in the storage batteries over the long term. A conductor range of 0.2 to 10 mm² and a rated current of 41 amps makes all of this possible.
Benefits of the 831 Series
Ideal for the use in narrow spaces thanks to plug-in function
UL and IEC certification for international markets
High outputs due to a conductor range of 0.2 to 10 mm² and a rated current of 41 amps
Wiring in the Field without Tools
sonnen appreciates the tool-less lever technology in the 831 Series. The levers in the 831 Series permit connections that require no tools and are globally intuitive. Using the pluggable PCB connectors, the conductors for the sonnenBatterie 10 can be directly wired by hand — quickly, easily and securely. This facilitates the electrician’s work when wiring in narrow or difficult to access installation spaces, as they can simply remove the plug from the device, wire the connector, and then connect the plug back on the device. The clear lever position allows electricians to immediately see whether the clamping point is open or closed. If the lever is closed, then the conductor is connected in a secure and maintenance-free way. Thanks to Push-in CAGE CLAMP® connection technology, solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules can be connected by simply pushing them into the unit. The integrated protection against mismating in the 831 Series satisfies sonnen’s desired reverse-polarity protection.
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Technological Trendsetter
While the 831 Series technical features are crucial, they are not the only important point for sonnen. WAGO’s good advice upfront and during subsequent queries have been incredibly useful, and the broad product selection is decisive. sonnen uses WAGO products both for connections on site, and also for internal wiring in the sonnenBatterie. Numerous WAGO PCB terminal blocks are installed in the batteries: for example, plugs from the picoMAX® family and high-voltage PCB terminal blocks from the 2624, 2626 and 2636 Series. “As an innovative company, sonnen has a fast development cycle. We feel that we are in good hands with WAGO, because the company always remains up to date with connection technology,” adds Dominik Hippich, Team Lead in Operational Procurement at sonnen.
On the Path to the Energy Transition
The sonnenBatterie 10 is a clever system that allows users to store the electricity generated by their photovoltaic systems for their own use later on. “In order to be able to achieve our goal of clean and affordable energy for everyone, we will have to set out on new paths. That’s why we developed energy storage systems that are able to do so much more than simply store solar electricity, thanks to innovative technology.” Justus Wadepohl summarizes the motivations behind the development of the sonnenBatterie.
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