Configuring the Country Data Set


Qualified person

During configuration of a storage or battery-backup system the inverter is configured to a country data set valid for VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11. You must adjust the country data set for the installation site.

The country data set must be set correctly.

If you select a country data set which is not valid for your country and purpose, it can cause a disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator. When selecting the country data set, you must always observe the locally applicable standards and directives as well as the properties of the PV system (e.g. PV system size, grid-connection point).

  1. If you are not sure which standards and directives are valid for your country or purpose, contact the grid operator.

Country data sets not included in firmware for all EU countries

The firmware of the inverter does not include country data sets for all EU countries. A generally valid country data set in accordance with EN 50549 is included instead. It can be used in EU countries for which no country data set is available. For individual EU countries, however, it may be temporarily necessary to make adjustments to the locally valid grid connection regulations via parameter settings. This is done on the basis of the country data set previously valid for the country in the firmware version ≤ 2.99.99.R.

  1. It is decided how to proceed according to the locally valid regulations and the SMA manufacturer's declaration valid for the country of use. Set the generally valid country dataset according to EN 50549 with the firmware version ≥ 3.00.00.R or select the previously valid country dataset with the firmware version ≤ 2.99.99.R. Make the parameter settings according to the manufacturer's declaration.

Change to the names and units of grid parameters to comply with the grid-connection requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (valid from April 27, 2019)

To comply with the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from April 27, 2019) the names and units of grid parameters were changed. The change is valid from firmware version ≥ 3.00.00.R. Names and units of grid parameters for inverters with firmware version ≤ 2.99.99.R are not affected by this change and remain valid.

The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section Changing Operating Parameters).

Procedure:

  • In the parameter group Grid monitoring > Grid monitoring select the parameter Set country standard and set the required country data set.