Powershare Gateway Communication Wiring
Gateway to Wall Connector Communication Wiring
Description | Wire Color | Wire Gauge1 |
---|---|---|
12V + (Logic +) | Red | 18-16 AWG |
GND (Earth) | Black | 18-16 AWG |
RS485 + | Blue | 18-16 AWG |
RS485 – | Orange | 18-16 AWG |
1 While the connectors can support a wire gauge range of 24-16 AWG, the recommended minimum wire gauge is 18 AWG due to potential voltage drop on long wire runs with smaller conductors.
Distance to Measure | Maximum Cable Length (12V and RS-485 4-conductor Communication Cable(s)) |
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Powershare Gateway to Wall Connector |
150 ft (45 m) for 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) wire |
Powershare Gateway to Backup Switch Communication Wiring

Description | Recommended Wire Color | Wire Gauge1 | |
---|---|---|---|
A | 12V + (Logic +) | Red | 18 - 16 AWG (0.8 - 1.5 mm2) |
B | GND (Earth) | Black | 18 - 16 AWG (0.8 - 1.5 mm2) |
C | CN + (CAN HI) | Blue | 24 – 16 AWG (0.2 – 1.5 mm2) |
D | CN – (CAN LO) | Orange | 24 – 16 AWG (0.2 – 1.5 mm2) |
E | RS-485 + | Not used | Not used |
F | RS-485 - | Not used | Not used |
1 At a minimum, the communication cable assembly must be rated for use with 300 Volts.