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))
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

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.