Removing a Battery Module


  1. Check whether the inverter is equipped with the firmware version required at a minimum (see technical information "Approved Batteries and Information on Battery Communication Connection" of the inverter).
  2. If the inverter is not equipped with the firmware version required at a minimum, perform a firmware update of the inverter (see manual of the inverter).
  3. After the firmware update of the inverter, the firmware update of the battery follows automatically. This can take up to 10 minutes.
  4. Select the menu Events.
  5. Check the events to see whether the firmware update of the battery has been completed successfully (minimum firmware version of the battery: 1.1.19R).
  6. Disconnect the battery modules from voltage sources Disconnecting the battery modules from voltage sources).
  7. Disconnect the terminals of the defective battery module.
  8. Disassemble the defective battery module.
  9. Store the defective battery module in a safe place (storage period: 30 calendar days). Observe the specifications for the storage of lithium-ion batteries.
  10. If SMA Solar Technology AG requests the defective battery module for analysis, pack the defective battery module in the transport packaging of the replacement device and follow the specifications by SMA Solar Technology AG for returning the battery module.
  11. If no request is made by SMA Solar Technology AG to return the defective battery module within the storage period, dispose of the defective battery module. Use the transport packaging of the replacement device.

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