Creating and importing a backup file
As soon as the product and all devices are in operation and your system is optimally configured, SMA Solar Technology AG recommends creating a backup file. If you replace your product or reset your existing product to the default settings, the backup file can be used to transfer configuration information. The backup file includes the following system and device configuration data for your product:
Grid management services
FTP
Network
Sensors
Analog and digital inputs
Analog and digital outputs
Meter
Sunny Portal setting
Self-defined Modbus profiles
System password
User interface login data
List of connected devices
Note that the following information is not included in the backup file:
Notifications
Historic energy and performance values
Configuration of individual inverters
Creating a backup file
Procedure:
- Log into the user interface of the Data Manager.
- Select the Data Manager.
- Select the menu item Update and backup in the menu Configuration.
- Select the [Create backup] button.
- Enter a password for encrypting the backup file and confirm with [Create and download backup]. Please note that the password will be needed later for importing the backup file.
- An Ibd file with all parameter settings will be downloaded.
Importing a backup file
The backup file is imported when commissioning a new or reset product. Once you have connected the product to the local network, the user interface login page opens.
Requirements:
A new or reset product must be available.
The backup file and the corresponding password must be available.
If the backup file is to be reused on a product that has been reset, the file name must not be changed.
Procedure:
- Select [Start restoration] on the login page of the user interface.
- The installation assistant will open.
- Follow the installation assistant steps and, at the appropriate point, select the previously saved Ibd file. Note that the backup file password will be needed here.
- Confirm with [Upload backup file].
- The Ibd file with all parameter settings will be uploaded to the product. The product restarts automatically. This process can take several minutes.