Procedure for commissioning as System Manager

Qualified person

This section describes the procedure of commissioning an inverter that is used in systems as System Manager.

Only 1 device in the system 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 all SMA Speedwire devices that are to be subordinate to the System Manager (e.g., inverters, energy meters).

Manual of the devices

Switch on the inverter that is to be configured as the System Manager.

( > Switching the Inverter On)

Establish a connection to the user interface of the inverter that is to be configured as System Manager. 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. Select Inverter as System Manager in the device configuration.

Commissioning Assistant

Make further settings if necessary:

  • Administrator registration

  • Device configuration (device name, device function)

  • Adding devices (e.g., energy meter, PV inverter)

  • Country standard

  • Meter at the grid connection point

  • Battery configuration

  • Energy management

  • Grid management services

( > Operation)

To monitor the system in the Sunny Portal and view the data visually, create a user account in the Sunny Portal and create a system in the Sunny Portal or add devices to an existing system.

https://ennexOS.SunnyPortal.com

    Also see:

    Commissioning
    Procedure for commissioning as a subordinate device