[RE-wrenches] Xanbus Cable question

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

Cat5/6 Ethernet cable? Yes a standard one will work! No crossover cables
Is there a spec for it?  There are and one of the big ones to break is 
using short cables in big systems. 2 meters is best.
There is an overall length limit of 130 feet and a few more.  Use the 
routing slots and stay away from ac and
dc wiring or cross at 90 degrees.   Good Luck!

Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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On 2025-09-19 10:43 am, Amanda Potter via RE-wrenches wrote:

> Hi all,
> Is the Schneider "Xanbus" cable a special cable, or just an Cat5/6 
> Ethernet cable?
> Is there a spec for it?
> 
> I'm trying to add an "Insight Home" to a XW Pro 6848 & the "Insight 
> Home" does not come with the "Xanbus" cable needed to incorporate it in 
> to the network.
> 
> One of my distributors said it's a plain ole RS485 cable.
> 
> Thanks ahead of time!
> 
> Amanda Potter
> Energy Storage Systems
> NABCEP PVIP
> Adirondack Battery & Solar, LLC
> (315) 212-2114
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