IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTICE

Manipulation of system data in networks

You can connect the supported SMA products to the Internet. When connected to the Internet, there is a risk that unauthorized users can access and manipulate the data of your system.

  1. Set up a firewall.
  2. Close unnecessary network ports.
  3. If absolutely necessary, only enable remote access via a virtual private network (VPN).
  4. Remote access must only be permitted via a secure connection.
  5. Do not use the port forwarding feature. This also applies to the used Modbus ports.

Communication disturbances in the local network

The IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 is occupied for communication amongst SMA products and for direct access to SMA products.

Communication problems might occur if this IP address range is used in the local network.

  1. Do not use the IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 in the local network.

Requirements in the documents enclosed with each product must be observed.

This document supplements the documents that are enclosed with each product and does not replace any locally applicable codes or standards.

  1. Read and observe the requirements in the documents enclosed with the products in addition to the requirements stated below.
    Intended Use
    Operation notes