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[http://www.andersonpower.com/ Anderson Power Products] make high-power DC connectors with many safety features.

The Zero platform standardizes on the [http://www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/sbs/index.aspx SBS] line, particularly the [http://www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/sbs/sbs-75x.aspx SBS75X], particularly the Brown variant (SBS75XBRN).

;Cabling
: 6-12AWG

;Signaling
: 12-24AWG with special pins.

;[[wikipedia:Anderson_Powerpole#Color|Color]]
: The [[wikipedia:Anderson_Powerpole#Color|different colors]] are designed to mark which DC voltage range they're meant for.
: The physical plugs also have safety features so that brown will only connect with brown, black with black, and so on.
:: This is most relevant in an industrial setting where multiple systems are in play that may require different voltages and need operator guidance to prevent mistakes.

;Tools
: [http://www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/tooling.aspx Tooling per Anderson]
: Several knowledgeable forum members have reported that Anderson's own recommended crimping tool is not adequate - an alternative has not been presented.
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6570 Best crimping tool for Anderson SBS-75X]

;Assembly
: '''NOTE:''' Many guides are available but often skew to the low-power 12V ''Powerpole'' segment which has less danger or quality requirements than the level of power and voltage going to the Zero:
: [https://powerwerx.com/help/powerpole-assembly-instructions Anderson Powerpole Assembly Instructions]
: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzLvdR6X81k How to install Anderson Powerpole connectors] (unofficial guidance video)
: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPjyS_4ZP8 Using and Crimping Anderson Powerpoles Without the Special Expensive Tool] (unofficial guidance video)
: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQTjvsnyiDY 50a 6-8g quick cable connectors - when the best still suck - Anderson Power Pole Connectors] shows a solar installation connector with some lessons learned via mistakes.

; References
: '''NOTE:''' The SBS series are not part of the PowerPole family.
: [https://powerwerx.com/help/powerpole-connectors Anderson Powerpole Connectors]
: [https://powerwerx.com/help/powerpole-data-sheets-drawings Anderson Powerpole Data Sheets and Drawings]

;Disassembly
* Pin removal
*# With an appropriate small tool (nonmarring pin removal plastic tool, or small flat-blade screwdriver), depress the metal tab under each pin.
*# Push gently on the pin (or pull gently on the pin from the rear) to slide it out.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-5-7Z6JzX4 Remove and re-insert Anderson pins] (unofficial guidance video)
*: {{#ev:youtube|1-5-7Z6JzX4}}

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlP-xWmlE44 How to crimp a 10 gauge wire to a Anderson PP30 connector] by [[User:DoctorBass|DoctorBass]] on YouTube:
*: {{#ev:youtube|qlP-xWmlE44}}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Parts
! Family
! Connector
! Part
! Mouser PN
|-
| rowspan="6"| [https://www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/sbs/index.aspx SBS]
| rowspan="3"| SBS75X
| Connector, Brown || [https://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Anderson-Power-Products/SBS75XBRN-BK?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtjzVbpKqo2YSgTPamdpnrnmQKL7cEes88%3D 879-SBS75XBRN-BK]
|-
| Aux socket connector || [https://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Anderson-Power-Products/PM16S1416S32?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtjzVbpKqo2YZRH3O%252BLIhj7twE8S3szB9Q%3D 879-PM16S1416S32]
|-
| Aux pin connector, standard sequence || [https://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Anderson-Power-Products/PM16P1416S30?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtjzVbpKqo2YZRH3O%252BLIhj70FEobDNjlR8%3D 879-PM16P1416S30]
|-
| rowspan="3"| SBS50
| Connector, Brown || [https://eu.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Anderson-Power-Products/SBS50BRN?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtjzVbpKqo2YZRH3O%252BLIhj7OHB7ArGWR24%3D 879-SBS50BRN]
|-
| #10 AWG connectors || [https://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Anderson-Power-Products/1339G3-BK?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtjzVbpKqo2YZRH3O%252BLIhj7jkKVyDeq%252B7Q%3D 879-1339G3-BK]
|-
| #6 AWG connectors || [https://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Anderson-Power-Products/1339g2-bk?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtjzVbpKqo2YZRH3O%252BLIhj7P%2FtU21QV%252BJo%3D 879-1339G2-BK]
|-
|}

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