Universal Wall Connector Breaker Selection and Location
Universal Wall Connector Breaker Size
The default breaker size for Universal Wall Connector is 60 A. If the electrical supply is unable to support the 60 A configuration, select one of the following breaker sizes, noting the Powershare continuous backup capability and power output for that breaker size.
Wall Connector Breaker Size* | Powershare Continuous Backup Capability** | Power Output at 240V | Required Current Limit Setting |
---|---|---|---|
60A (default) | 48A | 11.5kW | N/A |
50A | 40A | 9.6kW | See Power Control Systems |
40A | 32A | 7.6kW | |
30A | 24A | 5.7kW | |
20A | Not recommended | ||
15A | Not recommended |
*The system load start capability does not change, regardless of the Wall Connector breaker size.
**Ensure all loads in backup circuit are smaller than the continuous backup capability.
Note
See Acceptable Circuit Breakers for the acceptable
circuit breakers that can be installed on the Powershare Gateway internal panelboard.
Note
Third party load shedding
devices on the Universal Wall Connector, when installed as part of a Powershare
system, are prohibited. Connect Wall Connector directly to a breaker in the
backup circuit.
Note
For customers with a
Powershare-capable vehicle (i.e. Cybertruck) and a current or future supported
Powershare system, the Universal Wall Connector or the Gen 3 Wall Connector must
be considered as a generation source under NEC requirements. As a reminder, a
Powershare system is either a Powershare Gateway with a Universal Wall
Connector, or a Powerwall system with either a Universal Wall Connector or Gen 3
Wall Connector. The sum of generation in the electrical panel must not exceed
100% of the panel busbar rating. When adding solar, Powerwall, and/or other
generation sources, include the Wall Connector breaker in this 100%
calculation.
Note
If downsizing the Universal Wall Connector
breaker for load calculation or other similar reasons, this is a temporary
limitation until we have PCS certified software limiting features. Thus it is strongly recommended to
install 60A conductors, so that when these features are released, and
configured on the system, the breaker can be swapped, unlocking the full backup
capability.
Universal Wall Connector Breaker Location
The Universal Wall Connector breaker must always be installed in the backup circuit,
in one of the following locations:
- Preferred Breaker Location: Inside Powershare Gateway, landed on the internal panelboard
- Alternative Breaker
Location: In a backup subpanel that is downstream of Powershare GatewayNoteFollow the table below for the maximum communication cable length between Universal Wall Connector and Powershare Gateway. Keep this distance in mind when installing Universal Wall Connector in a backup subpanel.
Distance to Measure Maximum Cable Length (12V and RS-485 4-conductor Communication Cable(s)) Powershare Gateway to Wall Connector 150 ft (45 m) for 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) wire
82 ft (25 m) for 18 AWG (0.8 mm2) wire