Procedure for commissioning as a subordinate device

Qualified person

This section describes the procedure of commissioning an inverter that is used in systems with or without System Manager.

In systems with System Manager, only 1 device can be used as System Manager at a time (e.g., SMA Data Manager or an inverter as System Manager). All other devices must be configured as a subordinate device and recorded in the System Manager.

It provides an overview of the steps, which must be performed in the prescribed sequence.

Procedure

See

Switch on the inverter.

( > Switching the Inverter On)

Establish a connection to the user interface of the inverter. There are various connection options to choose from for this:

  • Direct connection via Ethernet

  • Connection in the local network

  • Direct connection via Wi-Fi

( > Connection in the local network)

( > Direct connection via Wi-Fi)

If required, change the network configuration on the welcome page.

Commissioning Assistant

Carry out the configuration using the Commissioning Assistant. When doing so, select Subordinate device in the device configuration.

Commissioning Assistant

Register the inverter as an SMA Speedwire device in the System Manager.

Commissioning Assistant of the System Manager

    Also see:

    Procedure for commissioning as System Manager
    Switching the Inverter On