Commissioning Procedure


Qualified person

Before commissioning the system, you must make various settings. This section describes the procedure and gives an overview of the steps, which must always be performed in the prescribed sequence.

The inverter supports different firmware versions that are suitable for different systems.

SI4.4M-13 as of firmware version 3.20.09.R: suitable in off-grid, battery-storage and battery-backup systems.

SI6.0H-13 / SI8.0H-13 as of firmware version 3.20.09.R: suitable in all off-grid systems (single systems, single-cluster and multicluster systems) as well as in battery-storage and battery-backup systems without MC-BOX-12.3-20 (only single systems and single-cluster systems).

SI6.0H-13 / SI8.0H-13 with firmware version 1.04.00.R: intended for battery-storage and battery-backup systems with MC-BOX-12.3-20 (multicluster systems with parallel grid operation).

  1. Ensure that the inverter is equipped with a firmware version that are suitable for the respective system.

Parameter names and units depend on the inverter's firmware version.

The parameter names and units depend on the inverter's firmware version. Parameter names and units of inverters with a firmware version ≤ 2.99.99.R differ from those of inverters with a firmware version ≥ 3.00.00.R.

Procedure

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Commission the inverter.

Commissioning the Inverter

Establish a connection to the user interface of the inverter. The following connection options are available to choose from:

  • Direct connection via Wi-Fi

Establishing a direct connection via WLAN

  • Direct connection via Ethernet

Establishing a Direct Connection via Ethernet

  • Connection via Ethernet in the local network

Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local network

Log into the user interface.

The installation assistant opens automatically when logging into the user interface for the first time.

Logging In and Out of the User Interface

Set the system-specific basic configuration. Note that the personal SMA Grid Guard code for changing the grid-relevant parameters must be available after completion of the first 10 operating hours. You can request the SMA Grid Guard code via the Online Service Center.

Performing Basic Configuration of the Installation Assistant

Make individual parameter settings:

  • Set country data set.

Configuring the Country Data Set

  • Configure the thresholds for systems for increased self-consumption

Changing Thresholds for Systems for Increased Self-Consumption

  • Set parameters for battery management.

"Battery Management"

  • Set parameters for energy management.

Energy management

  • Set parameters for generator management.

Generator Management

  • Set parameters for off-grid systems.

Off-Grid System

  • Set multifunction relay.

Multifunction Relay

Complete commissioning.

In order to receive service assignments for the Sunny Island system, all system data must be recorded in the information sheet for Sunny Island systems during commissioning and made available to Service (for information sheet see www.SMA-Solar.com).

Complete Commissioning.

Start the system.

Starting the System