MSA Controller require ConnecDER IslanDER MSA to be installed to function as a microgrid interconnect device.
Clearance
| Minimum Wall Space | 14” x 14” |
| Minimum Clearance Left/Right/Above | 1” |
| Minimum Clearance Below | 6” |
| Minimum Space in Front | Abide by local code. |
| Maximum Deviation from Level | +/- 5° (side-to-side and back-to-front) |
Distance between Components
| Wiring Distance | Wire Gauge (AWG) | Maximum Wire Length |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter to MSA Controller | Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, 14 - 22 AWG (shielded, twisted or un-twisted) | 95 ft (29.5 m) |
| MSA Controller to MSA | Only use ConnectDER supplied cable (6’) |
Installing the MSA Controller
Remove the cover
Lift on the 4 flex tabs located on the right and left sides of the cover and pull up.
Attach the MSA Cable
Make sure to fully twist the MSA locking collar clockwise until it clicks into the final locked position. Verify it is fully seated past the initial alignment position.
Prepare conduit entry
Remove conduit plug from the knockout for the desired inverter wiring entry point.Right knockout: 3/4”, Left knockout: 1/2”
Land Wires
Install the cable gland in the knockout and route inverter communication wires inside the enclosure.