Procedure for commissioning as System Manager
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. 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.
A country data set must be set for feed-in operation
To ensure the inverter starts feed-in operation during initial commissioning, a country data set must be set (e.g., via the product commissioning wizard in the SMA 360 app or on the user interface of the product, or via a System Manger).
If no country data set is set, then feed-in operation will be stopped. This state is signaled by the green and red LEDs flashing simultaneously.
The inverter will automatically start feed-in operation only after the inverter configuration is completed.
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).
- If you are not sure which standards and directives are valid for your country or purpose, contact the grid operator.
The grid type must be set correctly
If you select the wrong grid type, it can cause a disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator.
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Switch on all devices that are to be subordinate to the System Manager (e.g. inverter, energy meter, battery). All SMA devices that are to be subordinate to the System Manager must be located in the same network. | Manual of the devices | |
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:
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If required, change the network configuration on the welcome page. The automatic network configuration recommended by SMA Solar Technology AG via DHCP server is activated by default. Only change the network configurations if the default configuration is not suitable for your network. | Commissioning Assistant | |
Carry out the configuration using the Commissioning Assistant. Select Inverter as System Manager in the device function. | Commissioning Assistant | |
Detecting and adding subordinate devices | ||
Configure energy management and activate increased self-consumption. | ||
Make further settings if necessary (e.g., configure multifunction relay, configure arc-fault circuit interrupter). | ||
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. | ||
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