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1. 72 Enabling Automatic Firmware Update recommended 72 Manually Updating the 73 Updating Firmware via an SD 73 Stopping the Sunny 74 Resetting the Sunny WebBox 75 Deleting Device Descriptions 77 Maintenance and Care 78 Bb cede Meee ee eee eae Dt 78 COE ee eee eee er ae ne eee ee Ser eee 78 DECOMMISSIONING 79 Disassembling the Sunny 79 Packaging the Sunny WebBox 2 79 Disposing of the Sunny WebBox 79 Troubleshooting cece cece eee cee ceeees 80 84 Allocating IP Address a Local 84 Determining the Network Settings of the Sunny WebBox 84 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC 15 3 15 4 15 5 15 5 16 16 1 16 2 17 17 1 17 2 18 19 20 User Manual Structure of the Config xml Structure of the Info xml File 1 Structure of an XML Data Sunny Webbox v alegas d Andoa cots PCCESSONICS oie ed du Ru RS485 Communication Cable Technical
2. Sunny MebBOXe Plug in power supply units CINCON TRG30R 120 FCC Compliance Information IC Compliance Conai Uo atm Ned a doo aei md e SWebBox BUS eng 111033 Table of Contents Table of Contents SMA America LLC 12 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Information on this Manual 1 Information on this Manual This manual describes how to assemble install commission and operate the Sunny WebBox Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference 1 1 Validity This manual is valid for the Sunny WebBox with hardware version or higher and firmware version 1 52 or higher This manual does not contain any information on the devices that are connected to the Sunny WebBox Information concerning the connected devices is available from the manufacturers of the devices 1 2 Target Group This manual is intended for end users The Sunny WebBox is intended for private and industrial use When you log in to the Sunny WebBox there are 2 user groups at your disposal Installer and User The Installer user group comprises only qualified personnel authorized to make changes to grid relevant parameters for the connected devices Only the installer may commission the Sunny WebBox 1 3 Additional Information You will find further information on the Sunny WebBox on the Internet in
3. Do not repeat names or words e g househouse catcat e Use a combination of upper and lower case letters special characters and numbers e Do not use number and letter combinations which are consecutive on a keyboard for example 12345 qwerty 10 5 2 Change Password Identical passwords for the user groups IF your user password is the same as your installer password you will automatically be logged in as an installer Log into the Sunny WebBox in the appropriate user group 2 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Security The page for security settings opens 3 Enter a secure password in the User password field and confirm it in the second field see section 10 5 1 Strength of Passwords page 66 4 Enter secure password in the Installer password field and confirm it in the second field see section 10 5 1 Strength of Passwords page 66 66 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings Changing the installer user group password The installer user group password can only be changed within the installer user group Information on password security While you enter your password the user interface of the Sunny WebBox displays information on the security level of the password entered The Sunny WebBox categorizes passwords as very unsafe unsafe adequate safe and very safe Only select passwords with as security quality level that is at least
4. 60 DEMING COMI 6 issus bh Adi dul oie RO eee cadens 6 Selle ETHERNET i dude 62 Eiliernebl Ne OTI cad pala Pinch ems 62 Information on Extended Network 5 5 62 PRCT GRIN DEG Poesie aor Ree a ed tee 63 as ed eer 63 Enable Modem 64 Testing the edu ap Sic ri er ek gory conta nen 65 Ensuring Access Security comet No 66 Strength of sque 66 Chonga 66 pidas 67 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 9 Table of Contents SMA America LLC 10 7 10 8 10 8 1 10 8 2 10 9 10 9 1 10 9 2 11 11 1 11 2 11 2 1 11 2 2 11 3 11 4 11 5 11 6 12 12 1 12 2 13 13 1 13 2 13 3 14 15 15 1 15 2 Configuring the CSV Data Format 68 Retrieving or Requesting Data from the Device Memory 69 Activating Deactivating Automatic Data Retrieval from Error Memory 69 Manually Requesting Data from the Error or Event Memory 69 Active Notification in Case of Error 70 Information on Notification in Case 70 Enabling Disabling Active Notification in Case 71 Service FUNCIONS 72 Information on Firmware Updates 72 Firmware update via Sunny Portal
5. IF the SYSTEM or POWER LEDs do not glow green refer to section 14 Troubleshooting page 80 Resetting the computer to the network settings Reset your computer to its original network settings so that it can be accessed over the local network whenever necessary see section 26 The user interface of the Sunny WebBox is now available via the new IP address 32 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 7 Configuring the Sunny WebBox for Modem Operation 6 7 1 Information on Configuring the Sunny WebBox with an Analog Modem The following sections describe how to connect and configure the Sunny WebBox to the telephone network with an analog modem Configuration entails the following steps e Connecting the modem cable see page 33 e Configuring the modem settings of the Sunny WebBox see page 35 6 7 2 Connecting the Modem Cable d Recommendations for telephone network cabling IF the provided telephone cable is not long enough observe the following instructions when purchasing a new one since the cable length and quality can adversely affect the signal quality e Use a standard high quality cable The telephone plug on both ends is an RJ1 1 Western plug e The maximum permitted cable length for analog telephones is 656 ft 200 NOTICE To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger e g 24 AWG UL listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord
6. 1 Insert one plug of the supplied modem cable into the Sunny WebBox modem connection 2 Connect the Sunny WebBox to the telephone connection User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 33 SMA America LLC Commissioning RJ11 socket Insert the end of the modem cable into the RJ11 socket Check whether the Sunny WebBox is connected to the telephone network You can now configure the modem settings in the Sunny WebBox 34 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 7 3 Configuring the Modem Settings for the Sunny WebBox The following section provides information on setting up your analog modem Select WebBox gt Settings gt Modem in the user interface 3 In the Allow Modem access field select yes This allows the establishment of a remote data transmission connection to the Sunny WebBox 4 Enterthe telephone number of your Internet Service Provider ISP in the ISP telephone number field You will find this information in your service provider documentation 5 Enter the data received from the ISP in the ISP User Name and ISP Password fields Test the connection as described in Section 10 4 1 Testing the Connection page 65 6 Select Save The modem is now configured SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 35 User Manual Commissioning SMA America LLC 6 8 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the Inverter DANGER Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverte
7. M Internet Explorer is now configured 88 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Appendix Establishing a Dial Up Connection Using Windows XP as an Example 15 10 L4 12 In Windows go to Start gt Settings gt Network Connections and then select New Connection from the File menu V The New Connection Wizard window opens Select Next V A window for selecting the network connection type opens Select the Establish connection to the Internet option and choose Next Select the option Establish connection manually and choose Next V A window for selecting the Internet connection opens Select the option Establish connection through dial up modem and click Next Make the same selection when connecting via ISDN A window for entering the connection name opens Enter a connection name and select Next The Phone number to dial window opens Enter the number of your Sunny WebBox and select Continue Enter O before the telephone number if your computer is connected to a telephone system which requires you to first press O before connecting to outside lines The Connection Availability window opens Select the access rights for the connection If you are not certain select All users Select Next V The Internet Account Information window opens Enter User name either User or Installer The user group selection does not affect the acce
8. User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 39 Commissioning SMA America LLC 11 Whether the Sunny WebBox is located at one of the two ends of the RS485 communication bus determines whether or not a jumper must be inserted in J 1A of the SMA COM connection The jumper is mounted upon delivery Ifthe Sunny WebBox is located at one of the two ends of the RS485 communication bus a jumper must be inserted in J1A If no jumper is plugged connect a jumper Ifthe Sunny WebBox is not located at one of the two ends of the RS485 communication bus no jumper may be inserted Remove jumper Sunny WebBox is now connected to the RS485 communication bus 40 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 9 Mounting the Sunny WebBox Wall or Top Hat Rail This section describes how to mount the Sunny WebBox in the following ways e Mounting the Sunny WebBox on the wall e Mounting the Sunny WebBox on the top hat rail Mounting the Sunny WebBox on the wall l Determine the mounting location taking into consideration the mounting installation location requirements 2 Use the supplied drilling template to determine the position of the Sunny WebBox on the wall and to mark the drilling holes with a pen 3 Drill holes with 6 mm diameter at the marked points and insert screw anchors 4 Screw in the screws and leave about a 6 mm
9. Device for Plant Monitoring SUNNY WEBBOX User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 98 0019233 Version 3 3 SMA America LLC Legal Restrictions Copyright 2011 SMA America LLC All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SMA America LLC Neither SMA America LLC nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc makes representations express or implied with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and or software it may describe including with no limitation any implied warranties of utility merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose All such warranties are expressly disclaimed Neither SMA America LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes and thus the above exclusion may not apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that SMA America LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc reserve the right to make changes without notice and shall not be r
10. Sunny WebBox via the Reset button see section Resetting the Sunny WebBox Using the Reset Button page 76 Press and hold the reset button for 5 15 seconds Set your computer to the Sunny WebBox default settings as described in section 6 4 2 Windows 7 Windows Vista page 26 Sunny WebBox is The DSL routers of some Disable the energy saving mode of the unable to connect via manufacturers can be DSL router router switches to energy saving since the energy saving mode for this mode port is usually disabled by default Sunny WebBox restarts There is more than one update Remove the SD card from the SD card repeatedly file in the Update folder on the slot of the Sunny WebBox Make sure SD card there is only one update file in the Update folder on the SD card Once the startup process of the Sunny WebBox is complete restart the firmware update see section 11 3 Updating Firmware via an SD Card page 73 80 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Troubleshooting Rectification Sunny WebBox is The data transmission protocol Make sure the data transmission unable to detect and the baud rate are not protocol and the baud rate for the devices connected to configured properly connected devices are configured the RS485 bus properly see section 10 2 1 Setting SMA COM page 61 Check the cabling of the devices on the RS485 communication bus Refer to the RS485 cabling di
11. e To clean the Sunny Beam only use lightly dampened cloth to prevent the penetration of moisture If there is a considerable amount of dirt you can also use a mild non abrasive non corrosive cleaning agent 78 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Decommissioning 13 Decommissioning 13 1 Disassembling the Sunny WebBox DANGER Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter e All work on the inverter may only be carried out by electrically skilled persons e Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC sides as described in the inverter manual 1 Stop the Sunny WebBox as described in section 11 4 Stopping the Sunny WebBox page 74 If an SD card is in the SD card slot of the Sunny WebBox remove it Disconnect the DC plug connector of the plug in power supply from the Sunny WebBox If the Sunny WebBox is connected to the telephone network via a modem connection disconnect the telephone cable from the Sunny WebBox 5 If the Sunny WebBox is connected directly to a computer or local network via the Ethernet connection disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Sunny WebBox 6 Remove the RS485 plug from the Sunny WebBox 7 Ifthe Sunny WebBox is mounted on a top hat rail push the enclosure of the device slightly upwards and remove the Sunny WebBox from the rail 8 Ifthe Sunny WebBox is mounted directly to a wall push the Sunny WebBox slightly upwards and remove it from the wall T
12. safe 5 Select Save The new password will be active the next time you log into the Sunny WebBox 10 6 Setting Data Upload The upload frequency setting is used to define how frequently the Sunny WebBox connects to the Sunny Portal or the external FTP server each day You can also define the time when the Sunny WebBox connects to the Sunny Portal or the external FTP server All data upload settings are related to both data upload to the Sunny Portal as well as to data upload to an external FTP server 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user interface 2 Select the upload frequency in the Upload frequency per time window field i Maximum number of upload attempts If the data transmission from the Sunny WebBox to the Sunny Portal or external FTP server fails the Sunny WebBox will make further attempts to transmit the data The Maximum number of upload attempts per time window value specifies the number of data transmission attempts the Sunny WebBox makes within the defined time window 3 Select the maximum number of upload attempts in each time window in the Maximum number of upload attempts per time window field 4 Select Save M The data upload is set User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 67 Settings SMA America LLC 10 7 Configuring the CSV Data Format 1 Select WebBox gt Recording in the user interface 2 Inthe Format field select CSV Select Configure
13. to avoid dangers like fire electric shock and injuries to persons WARNING When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock e Use the Sunny Webbox only in the interior and in a dry environment Keep it away from liquids Use only a recommended plug in power supply Do not open the plug in power supply WARNING Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 16 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Safety CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger e g 24 AWG UL listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord CAUTION Danger of stumbling due to incorrectly laid cables e Install the cables in such a way that one can stand on them or trip over them NOTICE There may be an ingress of moisture Damage to the device is possible e Use the Sunny WebBox only in the interior and in dry environments NOTICE Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning NOTICE Safety relevant parameters You can change the safety related inverter parameters of your PV plant using the Sunny
14. DHCP value false gt add key IP Address value 192 168 0 168 gt lt add key SubNetMask value 255 255 255 0 gt lt add key Gateway value 192 168 0 100 gt lt add key DNS Server value 192 168 0 100 gt lt add key NAT Port value 80 gt lt add key Webserver Port value 80 gt lt add key Webservice Port value 80 gt lt Settings gt lt Export gt lt Export gt lt WebBox gt Sunny WebBox firmware version Plant ID Plant ID for Sunny Portal User ID for Sunny Portal DHCP Displays true when DHCP use is enabled and false when DHCP use is disabled IP address The IP address of the Sunny WebBox as configured by the user or obtained from the DHCP server SubNetMask The subnet mask of the Sunny WebBox as configured by the user or obtained from the DHCP server Gateway The gateway address of the Sunny WebBox as configured by the user or obtained from the DHCP server DNS server The DNS server address of the Sunny WebBox as configured by the user or obtained from the DHCP server User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 85 Appendix SMA America LLC 15 4 Structure of the Info xml File lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 standalone yes gt Info xmlns http www sma de XMLSchema xsd SerialNumber 1 50002132 SerialNumber lt MacAddress gt 00 40 AD 1 E 08 54 lt MacAddress gt lt Created gt 2009 07 2 1T15 43 20 lt Created gt lt Version gt 1 50 lt Version gt l
15. Data Transmission to Sunny Portal Log in to the user interface of the Sunny WebBox 2 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user interface Make a selection in the Use Sunny Portal field The Sunny WebBox will transmit data to Sunny Portal Register the Sunny WebBox in Sunny Portal as described in section 9 2 1 Registering Sunny WebBox in Sunny Portal page 51 The Sunny WebBox will not transmit data to Sunny Portal 4 Select Save M This setting activates or deactivates data transmission to Sunny Portal 9 2 3 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal Sunny Portal identifies your Sunny WebBox via the plant identifier In the following cases you must adjust the plant identifier in the Sunny WebBox e Data has already been sent to Sunny Portal via another communication device The plant identifier set for the Sunny WebBox was reset using the Reset button The Sunny WebBox has been replaced with another Sunny WebBox The Sunny WebBox attempts to add a plant to Sunny Portal that is already registered Perform the following steps to adjust the plant identifier of the Sunny WebBox for Sunny Portal Register at Sunny Portal www SunnyPortal com Go to Configuration gt Plant properties on the Sunny Portal page Copy the plant identifier to the clipboard Log in to your Sunny WebBox as a user installer Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user inter
16. Internet your Internet provider may disconnect the connection at regular intervals This usually happens every 24 hours When you establish a new Internet connection your Internet provider will assign a new IP address to your network The Sunny WebBox establishes connections to Sunny Portal via this new IP address The IP address displayed by Sunny WebBox is always up to date il Accessing the Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal after change of IP address When your Internet provider assigns a new IP address to your network Sunny Portal cannot access the Sunny WebBox immediately Before it can be accessed the Sunny WebBox must first send its new IP address to the Sunny Portal The Sunny WebBox transmits the IP address of the network every time data is transmitted Wait until the next data transmission is performed by the Sunny WebBox il The router must forward data requests to the Sunny WebBox To access the Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal your router must be configured to forward all data requests from Sunny Portal to the Sunny WebBox If you are denied access check your router settings User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 53 Managing Plant Data SMA America LLC 9 3 Integrated FTP Server The Sunny WebBox is equipped with an integrated FTP server The FTP server allows you to access CSV files or compressed XML files In order to use the FTP server you must first assign the respective read and write access rights for the FTP server on the S
17. Sunny WebBox settings see section 9 6 Saving Recorded Data on an SD Card page 57 Format the SD card with the FAT FAT 16 file system Use SD cards with only up to 2 GB of storage capacity Use one of the SD cards supplied by SMA Compatibility with all SD cards available on the market cannot be guaranteed Make sure that no more than one master is connected to the RS485 communication bus SMA devices which can be connected to a communication bus as a master include the Sunny WebBox and Sunny Boy Control The SYSTEM LED The operating system of the Contact the SMA Serviceline glows red Sunny WebBox is damaged User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 83 Appendix SMA America LLC 15 Appendix 15 1 Allocating an IP Address in a Local Network You select a static IP address Internet Protocol Use the address range which is available to your router In most cases the address range of the router lies between 192 168 0 1 and 192 168 255 254 If necessary refer to the manual of your router Please note during the allocation of the IP address that the first three address parts of the IP address must be identical for all participants of the same network You may not allocate the same IP address twice Example Router 192 168 0 1 Computer 1 192 168 0 2 Computer 2 192 168 0 3 Sunny WebBox 192 168 0 168 15 2 Determining the Network Settings of the Sunny WebBox With the following steps you can determine th
18. The maximum cable length of the entire RS485 communication bus is 3 937 ft 1 200 m The maximum permitted network cable length is 328 ft 100 m per segment The maximum permitted telephone cable length is 656 ft 200 The Sunny WebBox requires a socket outlet with a grid voltage of 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Protect the Sunny WebBox from dust wet conditions corrosive substances and vapors Observe the minimum clearances to walls other devices or objects as shown in the diagram in order to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation Do not cover the Sunny WebBox The distance from the Sunny WebBox to the inverters may not be greater than the maximum permitted distance of the selected communication type Please note the specifications in the respective sections During installation make sure there is optimum reception for the transmission paths Please note the specifications in the respective sections SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 3 Connecting the Sunny WebBox Directly to the Computer WD 1 Connect the Sunny WebBox with the blue network cable crossover cable to the computer see The connection of the computer is normally indicated by the same symbol as the Sunny WebBox network connection If necessary refer to the computer manual Recommendation on network cabling il If the supplied network cable is too short observe the following network cable requirem
19. The page for configuring the CSV data format opens 4 Select the desired format of the file name in the Filename formar field 5 Make a selection in the Create column headers field A header is added to the CSV file A header is not added to the CSV file 6 In the End of line character field make a selection determining which control character separates the lines of the CSV file CSV data format for Excel import Microsoft Excel can automatically import CSV file data into tables if the separator and the number format are properly configured If you want to import the CSV data into Microsoft Excel for evaluation set the separator to Comma and as the number format 7 1 the Separator character field select the separator that is used to separate the content in the CSV file In the Number format field select the desired number format 9 Inthe Timestamp format field select the desired time format 10 Select Save The CSV data format settings have been saved Any changes you make will only apply to future files 68 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings 10 8 Retrieving or Requesting Data from the Device Memory Retrieving data from the device memory is only possible for SMA inverters of the type Sunny Backup The Sunny WebBox version 1 52 or higher currently supports the retrieval of data from the device memory for SMA inverters of the type Sunny Backup The Sunny WebBox a
20. WebBox Incorrectly set parameters can cause connected inverters to deactivate This results in yield losses Usually these safety relevant parameters may only be changed upon consultation with the electric utility company into whose grid you are feeding In case of doubts contact your electric utility company User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 1 1033 17 Safety j l SMA America LLC NOTICE Touching the components can result in electrostatic discharges This can result in damage to or destruction of the device e Only qualified personnel may install the Sunny WebBox Do not touch components connections and plug contacts e Ground yourself before working on the device Data deviations The data collected by the Sunny WebBox may deviate from the data of the electricity meter The Sunny WebBox data must not be used for billing purposes Data loss The saving procedure for parameters can take up to 30 seconds Do not disconnect the Sunny WebBox from the power supply during saving Otherwise data can be lost Data Security The Sunny WebBox can be connected to the Internet However connecting to the Internet entails a security risk SMA recommends changing the login password after the initial installation in order to protect it from unauthorized access by third parties Select a number letter combination with at least 8 characters for your password see section 10 5 1 Strength of Passwords page 66 SWebBox BUS en
21. a PV plant may take several minutes Depending the number of devices in your PV plant the detection process may vary in duration If the Sunny WebBox does not signal any progress for more than three minutes cancel the search process To do so click the Cancel button Check that all devices are connected properly to your plant and repeat the detection 1 Select Plant gt Detection in the user interface V The Plant detection page opens 2 In the Total number of devices to be detected field you can enter the number of devices connected to the Sunny WebBox 3 Select Start detection V The Sunny WebBox starts detecting all inverters and displays its progress Once all devices have been detected the Sunny WebBox displays Device detection finished 4 Select OK M The Plant gt Devices page is displayed The devices have been detected 8 3 Parameterizing Devices 1 Onthe Sunny WebBox start page log in as installer Select Plant gt Devices in the user interface Select a device in the device view or structural view pe B m Select the Parameters tab The Sunny WebBox lists all the parameters that be changed on the selected device d The displayed parameters depend on the selected device The displayed parameters depend on the device you selected and can vary significantly between the product ranges e g Sunny Boy and Sunny Central 48 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SM
22. clearance between the screw head and the wall 5 Hang the Sunny WebBox onto the screws Sunny WebBox is now mounted on the wall User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 41 SMA America LLC Commissioning Mounting the Sunny WebBox on the top hat rail 1 Hook the two lower brackets of the Sunny WebBox onto the lower edge of the top hat rail 2 Press the Sunny WebBox upwards and snap it into the upper brackets of the Sunny WebBox The Sunny WebBox is now mounted on top hat rail 42 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Logging in and out of the Sunny WebBox 7 Logging in and out of the Sunny WebBox 7 1 Logging in to the Sunny WebBox i i i Enable JavaScript in the web browser Enable JavaScript in your web browser If JavaScript is not enabled display errors may arise on the user interface Unauthorized access to your PV plant is possible The plant password protects your plant from unauthorized access to the plant devices e Change the default password for the user groups user installer after you have logged into a new plant for the first time Default settings of the Sunny WebBox IP address 192 168 0 168 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Password for installer user group sma 1 Start web browser e g Internet Explorer 2 Type the IP address of the Sunny WebBox into the address bar and press Enter V The Sunny WebBox login page opens Ifthe page does n
23. data upload If the ring buffer is full the Sunny WebBox will overwrite the oldest data The time the ring buffer can bridge depends on the device type and number of the detected devices Possible Delays in the Visualization Evaluating the collected data takes time Please note that it can take several minutes for Sunny Portal to display the data of your PV plant 50 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Managing Plant Data 9 2 1 Registering Sunny WebBox in Sunny Portal l Loginto the user interface of the Sunny WebBox 2 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user interface Enter the name of your plant in the Plant Name field Sunny Portal displays the name of your plant 4 Select the transmission method in the Interface field The transmission method depends on which Sunny WebBox version you have 5 Set the upload frequency see section 10 6 Setting Data Upload page 67 6 Select Yes in the Use Sunny Portal field d The plant identifier will be entered automatically In general you do not have to change the preset number in the Plant identifier field For Sunny Portal the number is a unique identifier of the plant If you have not yet registered at Sunny Portal the Sunny WebBox will automatically enter the preset plant identifier in Sunny Portal after the first successful data upload Sunny Portal sends the access data to the e mail address you entered in the Operator e mai
24. example this area allows you to configure the network or change the inverter parameters Elements such as the logout button and the hardware and firmware version of the Sunny WebBox can be viewed or used on every page The navigation bar is always available The submenu changes depending on which main menu item is selected On the start page of the Sunny WebBox there is an overview of the current output the previous daily yield and the previous total yield of all the connected inverters In general there are two different areas in the web interface where settings can be configured e Settings that affect the Sunny WebBox and Sunny Portal and settings that affect the PV plant User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 45 Operation SMA America LLC 8 1 1 Explanation of the Status Symbols This section explains the meanings of the various status symbols in the web interface of the Sunny WebBox The symbol of a Sunny Boy appears in each of the following examples The Sunny WebBox user interface shows other devices in the PV plant with corresponding symbols Symbol This symbol indicates that the inverter is operational and communicates with the Sunny WebBox o This symbol indicates that communication has been established with the Sunny WebBox but that the inverter has an error This symbol is displayed in the following cases e inverter is unable to communicate with the Sunny WebBox e A fault has occurred in the communica
25. informs the operator of the requirements of the distribution grid operator The Sunny SensorBox allows the operator to further expand his plant via the Sunny WebBox The Sunny SensorBox records the environmental data relevant to performance monitoring at the PV plant For this purpose the Sunny SensorBox has an integrated irradiation sensor as well as an external module temperature sensor The operator can also connect an optional ambient temperature sensor and a wind sensor to the Sunny SensorBox Further information on monitoring your PV plant and SMA products can be found on the Internet at www SMA America com User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 15 Safety SMA America LLC 3 Safety 3 1 Appropriate Usage The Sunny WebBox is a data logger that records logs and makes available the data of a PV plant The Sunny WebBox can receive the requirements of the distribution grid operator via the Power Reducer Box and forward them to the inverters in the PV plant The Sunny WebBox is suitable for monitoring PV plants of any size The data collected by the Sunny WebBox may deviate from the data provided by the electricity meter The Sunny WebBox data must not be used for billing purposes 3 2 Safety Instructions Follow all operating and safety instructions in this manual Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the device and cause personal injury If using the accessories all the basic safety procedures must be followed
26. mm 1 1 40 mm C 3 Remove shielding until flush with cable sleeve Strip approx 6 mm of the insulation from the ends the insulated conductors Connect the insulated conductors of the cable correctly to the plug connector Note the color of the insulated conductors of the communication cable 2 D 5 GND 7 D User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 37 Commissioning 38 Connect the insulated conductors to the plug connector Observe the assignments of the insulated conductors in the RS485 communication bus Shorten unused insulated conductors until flush with cable sleeve Place the plug on the bottom half of the cable enclosure and use the cable tie to fix the cable jacket to the bottom half of the cable enclosure SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 SMA America LLC User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 8 Press the upper half of the cable enclosure to the lower half of the cable enclosure and the plug until the terminals snap together 9 Insert the plug connector into the SMA COM socket of the Sunny WebBox 10 Check whether jumpers are connected to J 1B and on the Sunny WebBox SMA COM connector The jumpers are mounted upon delivery If the jumpers are not mounted connect them The jumpers enable signal biasing and ensure an adequate signal quality on the RS485 communication bus
27. 0 3 3 Network Ports The Sunny WebBox uses four network ports for the various services If these ports are reserved for other applications in your network you can change the ports as follows Adjusting the network ports Test the access to the Sunny WebBox web server before you change the Public virtual HTTP port setting of the Sunny WebBox In most cases the settings do not have to changed manually as the router automatically forwards the queries to the correct ports via the network Before adjusting the ports contact your network administrator l Inthe field Virtual public HTTP port enter the port enabled in the router for HTTP access This port allows the web server of the Sunny WebBox to be accessed via the Internet 2 Inthe Webserver port field enter the port over which the web server of the Sunny WebBox can be reached 3 In the Webservice port field enter the port via which the Sunny WebBox sends data to the Sunny Portal and executes the Sunny WebBox firmware updates User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 63 Settings SMA America LLC 4 Select yes in the Use Modbus field in order to use the Modbus protocol for Sunny WebBox communication If you activate the Modbus protocol unauthorized access to the Sunny WebBox is possible In this case users without a password will be able to access the instantaneous values of supported devices and change the Sunny WebBox system time or Select no in the Use Modbus fie
28. 5 0 automatically Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address Use the following DNS server addresses Advanced Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server In the Local Area Connection Properties window select OK The computer is set to the network settings of the Sunny WebBox SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 5 Logging in to the Sunny WebBox for the First Time The Sunny WebBox distinguishes between 2 user groups user and installer The two user groups are distinguished by two different passwords If the password is the same for both user groups you will be logged in as the installer In order to prevent two users making changes at the same time only one user can ever be logged on to the Sunny WebBox at a time The user groups have the following rights User This user group allows the user to read all display relevant information such as instantaneous values and parameter settings Settings that affect functionality cannot be modified The user can choose any plant password for the user group User Installer In addition to the rights available to users this user group may also set or change plant parameters that affect functionality In addition the user group may carry out the following tasks Resetting the Sunny WebBox to the factory settings Safely shutting down the Sunny WebBox Changing the user and ins
29. 6 2000333615 006 2000333662 Stop 2934 W 0 Wh wn38 006 2000333649 WR38 stop 2886 W 0 Wh wR38 006 2000333662 T c wR38 006 2000333664 006 2000333678 StOP 2590 W 0 Wh O wR38 006 2000333678 WR38 S 006 2000333698 500 SEEMS 0 Wh wR38 006 2000333698 Refresh 8 1 4 Overview of a Single Device To view the data of one specific device select the device in the device view or the structural view im icm WebBox ED y Sunny Boy 6 wR38 006 2000333615 WR38 006 2000333615 wR38 006 2000333649 Power Energy today Energy total wR38 006 2000333662 wR38 006 2000333664 Operating mode wn38 006 2000333678 wn38 006 2000333698 Refresh The various data pertaining to the device can be displayed and edited if necessary via the tabs Overview Spot values and Parameters User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 47 Operation SMA America LLC 8 2 Detecting Devices All devices i e inverters can be detected at once If you later wish to add additional devices to the PV plant you can detect them using the Sunny WebBox Before beginning detection the communication mode of the PV plant has to be set see page 60 d Re detecting devices after changes to the PV plant Devices will need to be re detected if you e Exchange devices in your PV plant e Remove devices from your PV plant e Add devices to your PV plant il Detection of
30. A America LLC Operation 5 Change the value of the respective parameter via the Value field To adopt this value for all devices of the same type and with the same firmware version select the Save for all devices of this device type option For Sunny SensorBox devices the units for ambient temperature module temperature and wind speed must also coincide 7 Select Save The Sunny WebBox now adjusts the required value on the device s Once the value has been changed the Sunny WebBox displays Parameter change finished 8 Select OK The Sunny WebBox displays the page containing the parameter list on the user interface To change additional parameters proceed the same way Repeat the instructions beginning from step 3 in order to set the parameters for further devices 8 4 Displaying the Event Report The event report provides a log of the various events that occur in both the Sunny WebBox and the devices connected to the Sunny WebBox For example information on file uploads to Sunny Portal or errors warnings or other information regarding the connected devices can be stored in the event report by the Sunny WebBox To display the events of connected devices the Sunny WebBox accesses the memory of those devices It is possible to display the events of connected devices only for SMA inverters of the type Sunny Backup The Sunny WebBox version 1 52 or higher currently supports displaying the events of connect
31. FPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 This document does not and is not intended to replace any local state provincial federal or national laws regulation or codes applicable to the installation and use of the system monitoring including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes All installations must conform with the laws regulations codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the system monitoring The Sunny WebBox contains no user serviceable parts For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center Before installing or using the Sunny WebBox read all of the instructions cautions and warnings on the Sunny WebBox in this user manual Wiring of the Sunny WebBox must be made by qualified personnel only 6 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Table of Contents 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 3 3 1 3 2 4 4 1 4 2 5 5 1 5 2 9 9 6 6 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 4 1 6 4 2 6 4 3 6 5 User Manual Information this arse sr ea ia oc epee UU TT EET Tdrger Group essa vule tensa teeters Additional Information P LP CM ce ec ccc es Appropriate Usage tv ER RR E EM
32. If you only wish to restart the Sunny WebBox without resetting the settings see section 11 4 Stopping the Sunny WebBox page 74 Data backup Before you reset the Sunny WebBox take note when necessary of all settings such as network or portal settings In addition secure the PV plant data in order to avoid data losses You can reset the Sunny WebBox in different ways and to various degrees e Resetting the Sunny WebBox via the user interface e Resetting the Sunny WebBox using the reset button Via user interface Via reset button All settings will be reset The Sunny WebBox is The following settings will be reset now reset to the delivery status E or e Network settings or e All settings The Sunny WebBox is now reset to the delivery status d After resetting adjust the plant identifier for Sunny Portal If you reset the Sunny WebBox settings the Sunny WebBox will delete all login settings for Sunny Portal If you start the Sunny WebBox without making further settings the Sunny WebBox creates new plant with a new plant identifier in Sunny Portal IF the Sunny WebBox is to send the data to the existing plant in Sunny Portal take the following steps after the reset e Assign the plant identifier of the old system to the replacement device see section 9 2 3 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal page 52 e In the replacement device enter the e mail address of a user with administrator authoriza
33. Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPvA Properties window Check the field Use the following IP address Enter 192 168 0 100 in the IP Address field Enter 255 255 255 in the Subnet mask field Ifthe fields Default gateway Preferred DNS server or Alternate DNS server contain entries delete these entries Select OK Commissioning Send Feedback 4 Local Area Connection Properties Networking Connect using Lu Network Connection Thi onnection uses the following items e 0M Client for Microsoft Networks 005 Packet Scheduler Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 us Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver K II S IK S IK I amp Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Install Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Cancel Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet
34. Salen NSU cua od arie aiid bene ek CERE ea mat ov Du p Em V d qmd ao Scope of d Identifying the Sunny Device Overview ccc ccc ccc ccc m ntn Overview of the Sunny WebBox Overview of the Connection Area Overview of the LEDs on the Network Connection COMMISSIONING suce eie ace oe En lee ent e e e Information on Mounting Installation Location Requirements Connecting the Sunny WebBox Directly to the Computer Configuring Network Settings on the Computer Information on Network Settings on the Windows 7 Windows Vista lle Windows XP Windows 2000 sseeee eee eee een Logging in to the Sunny WebBox for the First Time SWebBox BUS eng 111033 Table of Contents Table of Contents SMA America LLC 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 6 7 6 7 1 6 7 2 0 7 3 6 8 6 8 1 6 8 2 6 9 7 7 7 2 8 8 1 8 1 1 8 1 2 8 1 3 8 1 4 8 2 8 3 8 4 9 9 2 9 2 9 2 2 vd Configuring Sunny WebBox for the Local Network 31 Information on Integrating the Sunny WebBox into a Local Network 31 Configuring the Static Network Settings of the Sunny 31 Configuring the Sunny WebBox for Mo
35. Sunny WebBox reports error type events which persist for more than 30 minutes The Sunny WebBox does not send warning and disturbance type events by e mail Additional costs for notification in case of error Depending on the selected communication type additional costs may be incurred to you for notification in case of error Ask your service provider about possible additional costs Warning or fault event reports from the Sunny Portal i You can configure the Sunny Portal to send you reports on warning or fault events via e mail The e mails can be forwarded to a cell phone via an e mail to SMS message service provider Sunny WebBox settings regarding enabled notification in the event of errors do not affect the event reports you can configure in Sunny Portal d Displaying Error Warning and Disturbance Type Events via the user interface The Sunny WebBox enters error warning and disturbance type events in the event report and displays them via the user interface see section 8 4 Displaying the Event Report page 49 70 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings 10 9 2 Enabling Disabling Active Notification in Case of Error I Integrating the Sunny WebBox in your network see page 31 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Network in the Sunny WebBox user interface Make a selection in the Notification active field Notification is active Adjust further settings o _ 1 Notification is not activ
36. a the User Interface You can download the data collected by the Sunny WebBox via HTTP download This function makes it possible to manually download your collected plant data in CSV or XML format to your computer 1 2 Sr 56 Select WebBox gt Recording the user interface Make a selection in the Format field Configure the CSV data format if necessary as described in section 10 7 Configuring the CSV Data Format page 68 Select the required month in the Download field The data for the prior 12 months is available for download via the user interface Select Download A window opens Select Save Choose save location Select Save The data is downloaded The download can take several minutes depending on the data volume SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Managing Plant Data 9 6 Saving Recorded Data on an SD Card In addition to the internal ring buffer the Sunny WebBox can also save data on an SD card Compatibility of the SD cards To ensure trouble free working of the SD card use SD cards available from SMA Compatibility with all SD cards available on the market cannot be guaranteed The Sunny WebBox does not support SD cards with storage capacities of more than 2 GB or SDHC cards Formatting of the SD card Only use SD cards that are formatted with the FAT FAT16 file system The Sunny WebBox converts the SD card s file system to TFAT in order to i
37. able select Refresh The Sunny WebBox downloads and installs the new firmware 11 3 Updating Firmware via SD Card Formatting of the SD card Only use SD cards that are formatted with the FAT FAT16 file system The Sunny WebBox converts the SD card s file system to TFAT in order to increase data security If you wish to clear the SD card you must format the SD card on a computer with the FAT FAT16 file system Disabling write protection on the SD card Write protection on the SD card must be disabled during the update process 1 Select the required update file in the download section of www SMA com and download it to your computer 2 Connect the SD card to the computer and create a folder called Update on the SD card Copy the downloaded update file to the Update folder created on the SD card and then remove the SD card from the computer il Saving only 1 update file in the Update folder The Update folder may only contain 1 update file If there is more than 1 update file in the Update folder the firmware will not be updated 4 Insert the SD card into the Sunny WebBox SD card slot The update starts automatically The Sunny WebBox is again available via the user interface after a successful update procedure Check whether the Sunny WebBox is available via the user interface 6 If the Sunny WebBox can be accessed via the user interface you can remove the SD card If the Sunny WebBox cannot be
38. accessed via the user interface do not remove the SD card M The firmware is now updated User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 73 Service Functions SMA America LLC 11 4 Stopping the Sunny WebBox You can stop the Sunny WebBox in one of the following ways e Stopping the Sunny WebBox via the user interface Stopping the Sunny WebBox by removing the plug in power supply from the socket outlet Stopping the Sunny WebBox via the user interface 1 Log into the Sunny WebBox as an installer 2 Select WebBox gt Info in the user interface Select Stop System V A window containing a security question opens 4 Click Confirm The Sunny WebBox quits all programs and switches off the web server 5 If the POWER LED is green and all other LEDs are red disconnect the plug in power supply from the socket outlet The Sunny WebBox has been stopped Stopping the Sunny WebBox by removing the plug in power supply from the socket outlet Loss of data when disconnecting the Sunny WebBox from the power supply Do not remove the Sunny WebBox plug in power supply from the socket outlet when the MEMORY LED light is flashing orange 1 Remove the plug in power supply from the socketoutlet The Sunny WebBox has been stopped 74 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Service Functions 11 5 Resetting the Sunny WebBox During resetting specific Sunny WebBox settings are reset to the factory setting
39. agram for information on how the cables should be connected to the RS485 communication bus Make sure the RS485 cable is properly connected to the Sunny WebBox Check all connections see section 6 8 2 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 Communication Bus 37 Check the termination and signal biasing of the RS485 communication bus see section 6 8 2 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 Communication Bus page 37 The Sunny WebBox will Data transmission is Configure data transmission to the not transmit data to deactivated Sunny Portal see section Sunny Portal 9 2 1 Registering Sunny WebBox in 51 Check specified plant and e mail address You may need to register Sunny Porta an account on the Sunny Portal again Contact the SMA Serviceline User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 8 Troubleshooting SMA America LLC Rectification Sunny WebBox does The FTP push function is Activate the FTP push function of the not transmit data via FTP deactivated Sunny WebBox see section 9 4 FTP push The NETCOM LED glows red After an FTP download the Internet Explorer shows old Sunny WebBox data The Sunny WebBox daily reports and monthly reports are incomplete The events in the event report do not appear in the usual positions under Time Events in the event report do not appear in the language you selected Push F
40. and continue with section 10 2 2 Setting ETHERNET page 62 60 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings 10 2 1 Setting SMA COM If the devices of your PV plant are to communicate with the Sunny WebBox via SMA COM you must configure this communication method Data transmission protocols SMA inverters use proprietary protocols for data transmission The inverters have been using the data protocol SMA NET since the year 2000 Older inverters use the data protocol SUNNY NET The SMA NET and SUNNY NET data protocols cannot be used together in a PV plant 1 Select Plant gt Settings in the user interface 2 Select the data protocol of the devices in the Transfer protocol field The following selections are possible for the listed inverter types SMA NET Sunny Boys of type SWR version OCP 8 22 or later All Sunny Boys of type SB All Sunny Mini Central devices All Sunny Island devices All Sunny Central devices Sunny SensorBox SUNNY NET Sunny Boys of type SWR prior to version OCP 8 22 Default baud rate If not all devices operate with the typical SMA baud rate setting of 1 200 baud communication problems may occur Change the baud rate to 1 200 baud if necessary Only change the baud rate from 1 200 baud when absolutely necessary 3 Select the inverter baud rate in the Baud rate field not if Ethernet is set as the communication method 1200 All SMA devices 9600 R
41. bBox with a web browser the user name and passwords remain saved in the web browser cache Clear the web browser cache to prevent unauthorized access to the FTP server of the Sunny WebBox 54 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Managing Plant Data 9 4 FTP Push Function The Sunny WebBox is equipped with an FTP push function This function means that the Sunny WebBox can load the collected data of your PV plant as an xml file to an FTP server Testing the FTP push function You can also test the FTP push function using an FTP server installed locally on your computer To learn how to install a local FTP server and use it to test the Sunny WebBox FTP push function with a local FTP server refer to the Technical Information Testing the FTP Push Function You can find this document in the download area at www oMA America com 9 4 1 Activating Deactivating FTP Push Function ls Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user interface The Data transmission page opens Make a selection in the Use FTP Push service field The FTP push service is activated Adjust further settings The FTP push service is not activated Select Cancel Enter the URL and port of the FTP server in the FTP server field In the Upload directory field specify the desired file on the FTP server in which the data shall be saved Make a selection in the Use authentication field Authentication is nee
42. concerning our products contact the SMA Serviceline We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance e Operating system of your computer e Sunny WebBox software version Serial number and hardware version of the Sunny WebBox e of communication interface between Sunny WebBox and the inverters Type and serial numbers of the inverters connected to the plant e If you need to send in the Sunny WebBox be sure to remove the SD card from the SD card slot of the Sunny WebBox SMA Solar Technology America LLC 6020 West Oaks Blvd Ste 300 Rocklin CA 95765 Tel 1 916 625 0870 Tel 1 877 MY SMA TECH Tel 1 877 697 6283 Toll free available for USA Canada and Puerto Rico Fax 1 916 625 0871 Service SMA America com www SMA America com SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc 2425 Matheson Blvd E 8th Floor Mississauga ON LAW 5 5 Canada Tel 1 877 506 1756 Toll Free in Canada 94 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Legal Restrictions User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 95 SMA America LLC
43. d here 7 Select Save and Confirm V The Sunny WebBox saves the network settings and will not longer be accessible from your computer 8 Remove the plug in power supply of the Sunny WebBox from the socket outlet 9 Remove the blue network cable crossover cable User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 31 Commissioning SMA America LLC 10 Connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the receiver e g router switch or hub of the local network using the red network cable patch cable see The connection of the receiver is normally indicated by the same symbol as the Sunny WebBox network connection If necessary please refer to the receiver manual Recommendation on network cabling d If the supplied network cable is too short observe the following network cable requirements e Use a cable of type Cat5 or higher Use a shielded cable e Fora total length of no more than 328 ft 100 observe the guidelines for structured cabling in accordance with EIA TIA 568 ISO IEC 11801 and EN 50173 cable for fixed layout at least AWG24 e total length of maximum 164 ft 50 m you can use a patch cable with AWG26 7 11 Connect the plug in power supply to the Sunny WebBox and plug it into the socket outlet see V The Sunny WebBox starts As soon as the SYSTEM and POWER LEDs glow green the Sunny WebBox has started up and is ready for operation The startup procedure can take up to 90 seconds
44. ded for the FTP server Adjust further settings Authentication is not required User name and Password do not have to be entered Proceed to step 6 Enter the data of your FTP server in the User name and Password fields Set the upload frequency see section 10 6 Setting Data Upload page 67 Select Save V The FTP push function is activated deactivated depending on the setting User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 55 Managing Plant Data SMA America LLC 9 4 2 Testing the FTP Push Function 9 10 11 12 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user interface V The Data transmission page opens Click the test button in the Test FTP connection field The Sunny WebBox sends a test file to the FTP server Check whether the Sunny WebBox transferred the test file successfully to the FTP server connection test successful check the content of the test file see section 9 5 HTTP Download Via the User Interface page 56 on your FTP server The content of the test file must match the data of your Sunny WebBox FIP connection test failed check the configuration of your FTP server and the Sunny WebBox If necessary you must adjust settings of the FTP server and the Sunny WebBox If you have any questions ask your network administrator and repeat the connection test Select Save The FTP push function is set and has been tested 9 5 HTTP Download Vi
45. dem Operation 33 Information on Configuring the Sunny WebBox with an Analog Modem 33 Connecting the Modem 33 Configuring the Modem Settings for the Sunny 35 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the Inverter 36 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to a Sunny 36 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to RS485 Communication Bus 37 Mounting the Sunny WebBox Wall or Top Hat Rail 41 Logging and out of the Sunny WebBox 43 Logging in to the Sunny 43 Logging out of the Sunny 44 wee hee eee 45 ee NE Ud eee 45 Explanation of the Status Symbols 46 Structural View and Device View 46 Overview According to Device Type 47 Overview of a Single Device 0 cee nen 47 48 Parameterizing Devices 48 Displaying the Event 49 Managing Plant Data 50 Information on the Plant 50 Plant Presentation in Sunny 50 Registering Sunny WebBox in Sunny Portal 51 Activating Deactivating Data Transmission to S
46. e Select Save The Sunny WebBox will send you an SMS when an error event occurs If the error persists after 24 hours and after 48 hours THE Sunny WebBox will notify you in each case The Sunny WebBox informs you via e mail when an error type event occurs The input field for the e mail address appears Continue with step 6 Enter your e mail address If the Sunny WebBox is to send notification to multiple e mail addresses enter the e mail addresses with commas as separators Click test V The Sunny WebBox sends a test e mail to the telephone number entered If the test e mail was not sent check your e mail inbox spam folder your local network settings see page 31 Select Save Notification in case of error is activated User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 71 Service Functions SMA America LLC 11 Service Functions 11 1 Information on Firmware Updates You have the option of updating the Sunny WebBox firmware The firmware can be updated with or without access to Sunny Portal When the Sunny WebBox firmware is updated all the settings and data will be saved You can update the Sunny WebBox firmware in the following ways e Firmware update via Sunny Portal e Firmware update via an SD Card The user interface is temporarily unavailable d During the update the Sunny WebBox restarts and you cannot access the Sunny WebBox user interface for a short period of time Do not disconnect the Sunny WebBox from the p
47. e current network settings of the Sunny WebBox You can then configure your computer to allow you to access the Sunny WebBox again see section 10 3 Ethernet Network page 62 1 If necessary remove the write protection of the SD card 2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the Sunny WebBox see section 9 6 Saving Recorded Data on an SD Card page 57 V MEMORY LED flashes orange The Sunny WebBox saves data to a specific file folder on the SD card The name of the data file is WebBox SerialNumber whereby SerialNumber designates the serial number of the respective Sunny WebBox 3 Wait until the MEMORY LED glows continuously green 4 Remove the SD card from the SD card slot of the Sunny WebBox 5 Connect the SD card to a computer 6 Open the directory on the SD card WebBox SerialNumber This directory contains a file named config xml 7 Open the config xml with a text editor or Internet Explorer Open the configuration file of the Sunny WebBox See the configuration file for the required information see section 15 3 Structure of the Config xml File page 85 84 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Appendix 15 3 Structure of the Config xml File lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 2 gt lt WebBox gt lt Settings gt lt add key Version value 1 5 gt add key Plant ID value gt lt add key User ID value Max Mustermann sma de gt lt add key
48. ed devices for SMA inverters of the type Sunny Backup l Ifyou have not configured the settings for retrieving data from the device memory see section 10 8 Retrieving or Requesting Data from the Device Memory page 69 2 Select WebBox gt Events on the user interface The Sunny WebBox displays the page containing the event report on the user interface The Sunny WebBox can display the last 500 events in the report User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 49 Managing Plant Data SMA America LLC 9 Managing Plant Data 9 1 Information on the Plant Data The Sunny WebBox stores the data from all detected devices and provides that data in a variety of formats Various conditions must be met depending on how you want the data to be displayed The following sections specify the conditions and the settings required to display the data 9 2 Plant Presentation in Sunny Portal You can present data from your PV plant in Sunny Portal using the Sunny WebBox The Sunny Portal monitors the PV plant and displays the yield and power output In addition Sunny Portal can send useful reports via e mail Depending on your Sunny WebBox version you can transmit data to the Sunny Portal using a variety of connection types e g analog or ISDN or DSL router If the Sunny WebBox is unable to connect to the Sunny Portal the Sunny WebBox will store the collected plant data in a ring buffer The Sunny WebBox transmits the data to Sunny Portal with the next
49. eld Make a selection in the Automatic change from summer time to winter time field Automatic change from summer time to winter time is active Automatic change from summer time to winter time is not active Date and time have to be set manually Enter the current date in the New date field Enter the current time in the New time field Select Save DUO V The date and time are now set 10 1 2 Setting the Language 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt System in the user interface 2 Select your language in the Language field 3 Select Save The language is set 10 1 3 Setting the Operator Name Select WebBox gt Settings gt System in the user interface Enter the operator name in the Operator name field Select Save Hen The operator name is now set User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 59 Settings SMA America LLC 10 2 Setting the Communication Type of the PV Plant 1 Select Plant gt Settings in the user interface 2 Select the device communication method the Interface field SMA COM All Sunny Boy devices All Sunny Mini Central devices All Sunny Island devices All Sunny Backup devices Sunny SensorBox Sunny Central US version only ETHERNET e All Sunny Central devices excluding US version 3 If SMA COM is selected click Save and continue with section 10 2 1 Setting SMA COM page 61 or IF ETHERNET is selected click Save
50. eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Troubleshooting Rectification After a Sunny WebBox A Sunny WebBox that is is replaced Sunny Portal contains two plants with the same name Sunny WebBox unable to detect an inserted SD card The SMACOM LED glows red supplied as a replacement device logs into Sunny Portal with a new plant identifier Sunny Portal creates a new plant for this plant identifier even if you gave the plant the same name External storage is disabled in the Sunny WebBox settings The SD card is not formatted with the FAT FAT 16 file system The Sunny WebBox does not support SD cards with storage capacities of more than 2 GB or SDHC cards The SD card is not compatible with the Sunny WebBox More than one master is connected on the RS485 communication bus On a communication bus a master can access the shared communication bus at any time It does not have to take other devices into consideration If more than one master is connected to the communication bus the devices will block each other Assign the plant identifier of the old system to the replacement device see section 9 2 3 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal page 52 In the replacement device enter the e mail address of a user who has Sunny Portal administrator rights to the plant In Sunny Portal delete the new plant the replacement device created Enable external storage in the
51. ents e You need an Ethernet crossover cable e Use a cable of type Cat5 or higher e Use a shielded cable e Fora total length of no more than 328 ft 100 observe the guidelines for structured cabling in accordance with EIA TIA 568 ISO IEC 11801 and EN 50173 cable for fixed layout at least AWG24 e Fora total length of maximum 164 ft 50 m you can use a cable with AWG26 7 2 Connect the plug in power supply to the Sunny WebBox and plug it into the socket outlet see As soon as the SYSTEM and POWER LEDs glow green the Sunny WebBox has started up and is ready for operation The start up procedure can take up to 90 seconds F the SYSTEM or POWER LEDs do not glow green refer to section 14 Troubleshooting page 80 User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 25 Commissioning SMA America LLC 6 4 Configuring Network Settings on the Computer 6 4 1 Information on Network Settings on the Computer Before you can use the Sunny WebBox for the first time you need to configure your computer based on the network settings of the Sunny WebBox The settings are described for the following operating systems e Windows Vista Windows 7 e Windows XP Windows 2000 IF you use a different operating system refer to the manual of your operating system to find out how to set the computer IP address to 192 168 0 100 and the subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 User rights in the operating system You will need the appropriate use
52. eserved for future developments Reserved for future developments A Select Save 1 PV plant communication has been set User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 61 Settings SMA America LLC 10 2 2 Setting ETHERNET If the devices of your PV plant are to communicate with the Sunny WebBox via Ethernet you must configure this communication method 1 Onthe PV subnet mask of the user interface enter the subnet mask of the communication bus of the central inverter page PV subnet mask This subnet mask enables the separation of diverse IP address ranges on the communication bus of the central inverter side The subnet mask is preset to 0 0 0 0 when the device is delivered 2 Select Save 1 PV plant communication has been set 10 3 Ethernet Network 10 3 1 Information on Extended Network Settings Changing extended network settings Do not change any network settings in the network devices if you are not clear about the effects of the change Changes to values could lead to the existing network not functioning or only partially functioning If you have any questions contact your network administrator You can assign static network settings to the Sunny WebBox or obtain the network settings dynamically via a DHCP server If you would like to make the Sunny WebBox available in the Internet to allow for example direct access to the Sunny WebBox via the Sunny Portal you must configure a port redirect
53. esponsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance on the material presented including but not limited to omissions typographical errors arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by SMA America LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc is under license SMA America LLC 3801 N Havana Street Denver CO 80239 U S A SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc 2425 Matheson Blvd E 8th Floor Mississauga ON L4W 5K5 Canada User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 3 Important Safety Instructions SMA America LLC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for Sunny WebBox system monitoring that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the system monitoring The Sunny WebBox is designed and tested according to international safety requirements but as with all electrical and electronic equipment certain precautions must be observed when installing and or operating the Sunny WebBox To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the Sunny WebBox you must carefully read and follow all instruc
54. face Delete the content of the Plant identifier field Paste the plant identifier from the clipboard into the Plant identifier field Select Save Sq 209 FS UNO The plant identifier for the Sunny WebBox is adjusted to Sunny Portal 52 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Managing Plant Data 9 2 4 Deleting the Sunny Portal Buffer 1 Log into your Sunny WebBox as an installer Select WebBox gt Info in the user interface Select Delete in the Sunny Portal buffer load field The Sunny Portal buffer is deleted Hes 9 2 5 Accessing the Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal Using Sunny Portal you can access your Sunny WebBox via the Internet il No access to the Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal via an analog modem If the Sunny WebBox transmits its data to Sunny Portal via a modem you cannot access the Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal Every time the Sunny WebBox connects with Sunny Portal Sunny Portal saves the current address of the Sunny WebBox or your router with which the Internet connection is established If your router is configured accordingly you can access your Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal In Device overview gt Device characteristics in Sunny Portal you will find the IP addresses with which the Sunny WebBox last established a connection to Sunny Portal The IP address displayed is updated by the Sunny WebBox each time data is transmitted If your network is permanently connected to the
55. g 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Unpacking A Unpacking 4 1 Scope of Delivery Check the delivery for completeness and for any external damage Contact your dealer if the delivery is incomplete or damaged em uanfity Description Sunny WebBox Se e on the country specified the order Red network cable patch cable D Jj o 0 Blue network cable crossover cable Screwdriver Plug for SMACOM 1 plug 1 connector shell 1 cable tie IG Jumper as replacement Screws E 18 Jseenanehes K 1 SD card inserted into the SD card slot on the Sunny WebBox only with the ordering option Sunny WebBox with SD card L 1 Modem cable with RJ11 plug only with the ordering option Sunny WebBox with analog modem 1 1 User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 19 Unpacking SMA America LLC 4 2 Identifying the Sunny WebBox Type Label You can identify the Sunny WebBox using the type label The type plate can be found on the back of the enclosure Firmware Version The firmware version can be found in the user interface of the Sunny WebBox The current firmware version is displayed on the bottom right corner of every page 20 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Device Overview 5 Device Overview 5 1 Overview of the Sunny WebBox LEDs WANS USBCOM flashes green no function NETCOM g
56. he Sunny WebBox has been dismounted 13 2 Packaging the Sunny WebBox When returning the device to us use packaging that adequately protects the device from damage during transport use the original packing if possible 13 3 Disposing of the Sunny WebBox Dispose of the Sunny WebBox at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste which apply at the installation site at that time Alternatively send it back to SMA with shipping paid by sender and labeled ZUR ENTSORGUNG FOR DISPOSAL User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 79 Troubleshooting SMA America LLC 14 Troubleshooting The Sunny WebBox is The network connection of the Make sure the Sunny WebBox is not available via the Sunny WebBox has been connected to the network Check the user interface interrupted network cable and all the connections of the Sunny WebBox and the computer The network settings of the Determine the network settings of the computer do not match the Sunny WebBox see section network settings of the 15 2 Determining the Network Settings Sunny WebBox of the Sunny WebBox page 84 Configure your computer based on the Sunny WebBox network settings see section 15 2 Determining the Network Settings of the Sunny WebBox page 84 Check the settings of your router Check your web browser settings If necessary set an exception for a proxy server Reset the network settings of the
57. her than Sunny Central RS485 maximum 50 inverters maximum 50 inverters Optional Other Languages for the software user interface German English French Italian Spanish Greek Korean Portuguese Czech Dutch eral ng Additional memory via SD memory cards 1 GB 2 GB Optional User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 1 1033 91 Technical Data SMA America LLC 17 2 Plug in power supply units CINCON 120 Mechanical Data Width x height x depth 4 V in x2 yin x 1 Y in 107 8 mm x 57 5 mm x 33 5 10 32 55 oz 300 g Voltage supply 92 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC FCC Compliance Information 18 FCC Compliance Information Device for plant monitoring from SMA model Sunny WebBox This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation INFORMATION This device has been checked and fulfils the limiting values for digital devices of classes A amp B according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limiting values have been designed in such a way that appropriate protection against serious disturbances is provided for installations in houses This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instr
58. ime Wait until the status of Sunny WebBox is Idle before requesting data from the device memory d It is not possible to request data from the event memory and the error memory at the same 1 Select WebBox gt Recording gt Device memory in the user interface 2 To start manual retrieval of data from the error memory select request from the Manually request data from the error memory field 3 To start manual retrieval of data from the event memory select request from the Manually request data from the event memory field Sunny WebBox is now configured to retrieve data from the selected device memory User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 69 Settings SMA America LLC 10 9 Active Notification in Case of Error 10 9 1 Information on Notification in Case of Error The Sunny WebBox can notify you by e mail when an error event occurs An Internet connection is required for this feature This allows you to react rapidly to failures in your PV plant and minimize downtime d Sunny WebBox reports an error event after two intervals of data compression If you have activated the error alarms the Sunny WebBox will send error events via e mail The Sunny WebBox reports error type events which persist twice as long as the time set for forming averages for data compression see section 9 6 1 Setting Data Compression page 58 For example if you have set that the Sunny WebBox always forms averages after 15 minutes
59. ing the Sunny WebBox via DHCP into your network or making the Sunny WebBox accessible via the Internet If this is the case contact your network administrator and refer to section 10 3 Ethernet Network page 62 Sunny WebBox Assistant It is recommended to use the Sunny WebBox Assistant for commissioning the Sunny WebBox and for its integration into a network You can download the Sunny WebBox Assistant at www SMA America com d Protecting the Ethernet network from external attacks Protect your Ethernet network through suitable security measures such as a firewall or the allocation of secure passwords 6 6 2 Configuring the Static Network Settings of the Sunny WebBox 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Network in the Sunny WebBox user interface 2 Inthe Obtain IP address field select the value Static In the IP Address field enter the static IP address under which the Sunny WebBox is to be reachable in the local network see section 15 1 Allocating an IP Address in a Local Network 84 4 Enter the subnet mask of your network in the Subnet mask field Normally you can find this information in the router manual 5 Enterthe Gateway address of your network into the Gateway IP field Usually the IP address of the router has to be entered here 6 Inthe DNS server Address field enter the IP address of the DNS server Domain Name System Server Usually the IP address of the router has to be entere
60. ion in your router Here you can adjust the network port of the Sunny WebBox if necessary 62 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings 10 3 2 Activating DHCP The Sunny WebBox can obtain its network settings via a DHCP server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol The IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server are automatically obtained from the DHCP server during the start of the Sunny WebBox To detect the Sunny WebBox in your network you can detect the current network settings via the SD card see page 84 Use of DHCP il Before setting the Sunny WebBox to dynamic IP address assignment check your DHCP server The DHCP server must extend the lease of the assigned IP address If the DHCP server assigns a new IP address after the lease has expired we do not recommend using the DHCP server DHCP servers can normally list all devices to which you have assigned an IP address You can now identify the Sunny WebBox based on your MAC address The MAC address of your Sunny WebBox is located on the type plate and the WebBox gt Info page 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Network in the user interface In the Acquire IP address field select the Dynamic DHCP Select Save Under DHCP select Yes in the Activated field in order to receive the network settings dynamically assigned 5 Select Save The Sunny WebBox obtains the network settings automatically via the DHCP server pe oO m 1
61. l field You are now registered at Sunny Portal In case you have already registered at Sunny Portal with the same plant which can be for example the case when exchanging the data logger you have to adjust the plant identifier in the Plant identifier field see section 9 2 3 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal page 52 7 Enter your e mail address in the Operator e mail field Sunny Portal then sends your access data to the e mail address entered 8 Make a selection the Use Proxy server field and if necessary enter the IP address and the port of the proxy server in the Proxy server address field 9 Make a selection in the Use authentication field Authentication is needed for the proxy server Adjust further settings The proxy server does not require authentication User name and Password do not have to be entered Continue with step 10 10 Enter the data of your proxy server in the User name and Password fields 11 Select Save 12 Select WebBox gt Info 13 Select Register in the Last Sunny Portal registration field The Sunny Portal password will be sent to the entered e mail address Sunny WebBox data transmission to Sunny Portal is configured On the WebBox gt Info page you can see when the Sunny WebBox last successfully transmitted data User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 51 Managing Plant Data SMA America LLC 9 2 2 Activating Deactivating
62. ld to deselect the Modbus protocol for Sunny WebBox communication 5 Enter the port in the Modbus port field which the Sunny WebBox should use to communicate via the Modbus protocol Port 502 is the default port here 6 Select Save V Ethernet network of the Sunny WebBox is now configured 10 4 Enable Modem Dialup With this function you can enable modem dialup via a dial up connection to the Sunny WebBox This setting does not affect how data is transferred to Sunny Portal via a modem You can configure transmission to Sunny Portal in the user interface via WebBox gt Settings gt Data trans on the web interface in the Interface field 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Modem in the user interface 2 Make a selection in the Allow modem access field The Sunny WebBox can be accessed over a dial up connection Adjust further settings The Sunny WebBox cannot be accessed over a dial up connection 3 Enter the IP address at which the Sunny WebBox can be accessed via a dial up connection in the IP address field 4 Select the number in Pick up after ring tone field if the Sunny WebBox should establish the connection 5 Select Save 1 Whether the Sunny WebBox can or cannot be accessed via a dial up connection will depend on the settings 64 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings 10 4 1 Testing the Connection 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Modem in the user i
63. llows you to retrieve data from the memory of devices that are supported and have been detected by the Sunny WebBox This data can either be retrieved automatically or requested manually The device memory contains both the error memory and the event memory of the connected devices Data from the event memory can only be requested manually Data from the error memory can either be requested manually or retrieved automatically by the Sunny WebBox If you have enabled automatic retrieval of data from the error memory the Sunny WebBox will monitor the error memory of the connected device and automatically request error data whenever changes are made Regardless of which transmission method automatic or manual is being used device memory data is organized chronologically in the event report of the Sunny WebBox You can view the event report on the Sunny WebBox user interface see section 8 4 Displaying the Event Report page 49 10 8 1 Activating Deactivating Automatic Data Retrieval from Error Memory 1 Select WebBox gt Recording gt Device memory in the user interface 2 To enable automatic retrieval of data from the error memory select yes from the Automatically retrieve data from error memory field or To disable automatic retrieval of data from the error memory delivery state select no 3 Select Save M The error memory settings are now saved 10 8 2 Manually Requesting Data from the Error or Event Memory t
64. lows red no function O The Sunny WebBox will transmit data to the Sunny Portal glows green The most recent data transmission to Sunny Portal FTP push has been successful glows red The most recent data transmission to Sunny Portal FTP push failed The Sunny WebBox will attempt to transmit the data again according to its settings The Sunny WebBox internal memory can retain the accumulated data for approximately 2 days ff no function bus is set as a master O iti MEMORY glows green SD card is located in the SD card slot The Sunny WebBox can write data to the SD card The inserted SD card is writable available space lt 10 SMACOM ff No communication has occurred on the communication bus in over 5 minutes User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 21 Device Overview SMA America LLC LED name Condition Meoning SYSTEM flashes red Sunny WebBox is starting An error has occurred in the Sunny WebBox Sunny WebBox is ready for operation Sunny WebBox has power Sunny WebBox does not have power 5 2 Overview of the Connection Area lt P SMA AUX E a4 COM COM 8 ect d BA os DONE A Fo Memory O a z Bnnn nn nnn nn a smo e3 e A B C D E F G H Description Connection for the plug in p
65. mask Default gateway 7 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server In the Local Area Connection Properties window select OK The computer is set to the network settings of the Sunny WebBox User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 27 Commissioning 6 4 3 Windows XP Windows 2000 28 Start the computer SMA America LLC In Windows select Start gt Settings gt Network Connections Double click the LAN connection used to connect the Sunny WebBox If Windows displays several LAN connections there are probably several network connections installed on the computer Ensure that you select the correct network connection with which the computer is connected to the Sunny WebBox If necessary refer to the computer manual In the event that no LAN connection is displayed refer to section 14 Troubleshooting page 80 The LAN connection status window opens In the General tab select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window opens Mark Internet protocol TCP IP and select Properties V The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window opens Note the current network settings in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window This enables you to reset the computer network settings after configuration of the Sunny WebBox Enter the following static network settings in
66. ncrease data security If you wish to clear the SD card you must format the SD card on a computer with the FAT FAT16 file system Select WebBox gt Settings gt Security in the user interface 2 Make a selection in the External memory field Enable Plant data is saved on the SD card No plant data is saved on the SD card 3 Insert the SD card into the Sunny WebBox SD card slot The SD card is configured The Sunny WebBox will now save data to the SD card Data loss when removing the SD card Do not remove the SD card while the MEMORY LED is flashing green or orange This can damage the file system of the SD card and lead to data loss Depending on the amount of data the writing process can take some time When an SD card is inserted into the SD card slot the Sunny WebBox copies all data from the internal memory to the external memory SD card The Sunny WebBox will save new data to the SD card until you remove it from the SD card slot The MEMORY LED on the Sunny WebBox flashes orange to indicate that it is writing to the SD card The Sunny WebBox saves data to a specific file folder on the SD card The name of the file folder is WebBox SerialNumber SerialNumber designates the serial number of the respective Sunny WebBox The Sunny WebBox creates a subfolder in the main folder every day Each subfolder contains all the data collected by the Sunny WebBox on that particular day The Sunny WebBox will save f
67. nterface 2 Select Connection test V successful connection test means that all settings are correct If the connection test was not successful check the modem settings see section 6 7 Configuring the Sunny WebBox for Modem Operation page 33 Perform the connection test once again User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 65 Settings SMA America LLC 10 5 Ensuring Access Security Network security Protect your Ethernet from unauthorized access Take suitable protective measures e Set up secure passwords see 10 5 1 Strength of Passwords page 66 e Change your passwords at regular intervals e Use different passwords for different user groups Setup a firewall e Close unnecessary network ports e Never leave slips of paper with passwords lying around Check the quality of your password Choose a more secure password if necessary On initial installation of the Sunny WebBox no devices have been detected yet the user interface prompts you to change the default password 10 5 1 Strength of Passwords To increase the security of your password note the following when selecting a password e Use passwords with a minimum length of 8 characters The longer the password the more secure it 15 Do not use names or common words e g dog cat or house Do not use data related to your person as passwords for example names of persons or pets personal numbers or identification numbers car license plates
68. or graphically display stored data Both presentation programs are freely available on the www SMA America com or the www SunnyPortal com websites This means that operators can see the yields from their plant both in the local network and via the Internet at any time using Flashview and the Sunny Portal Data can also be viewed with the large Sunny Matrix display which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation Sunny SensorBox RS485 Sunny Portal Sunny Mini Central Power RS485 Flashview Local PC Reducer Box Sunny Matrix Sunny Island Sunny Backup RS485 3l Sunny Boy 85485 access PC Sunny Matrix T Teleph ll phone link vi Windy Boy 5485 Sunny Central Ethernet The Sunny WebBox is also a powerful tool for operators when configuring plants or performing remote diagnostics via computer It allows continuous monitoring of the PV plant and early detection of disturbances Thus the Sunny WebBox helps to optimize PV plant yields 14 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Sunny WebBox Operators can expand large scale PV plants which must contribute to the distribution grid operator s feed in management accordingly using the Sunny WebBox If the Power Reducer Box is connected the Sunny WebBox will record the requirements of the distribution grid operator and forward them to the inverter The Sunny WebBox
69. ot open refer to section 14 Troubleshooting page 80 gm Logout Home 9 User Manual Power 15 25 kw Daily yield 0 Wh Total yield 0 Wh Language English v Password 2 Select the desired language the Language field Enter the password in the Password field Select Login The Sunny WebBox start page opens SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 43 Logging in and of the Sunny WebBox SMA America LLC 7 2 Logging out of the Sunny WebBox Always log out from the Sunny WebBox when you finish your work on the Sunny WebBox To do so select Logout If you only close the web browser you will not be logged out of the Sunny WebBox 44 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Operation 8 Operation 8 1 User Interface The Sunny WebBox is operated via an integrated user interface The figure below depicts the user interface start page Logout D Home WebBox Plant Devices 8 WebBox q wr38 006 2000333615 q werss 006 2000333649 4 wn38 006 2000333662 4Qwn38 006 2000333664 0 wn38 006 2000333678 0 wn38 006 2000333698 Power 13 417 kW Energy today 0 Wh Energy total 0 Wh Security advice Password not secure E2 150002132 1 51 Ti Wem ecin OOOO B ordeviceview o iD 4 Logout button Hardware version and firmware version Once you are logged into the Sunny WebBox you can access the various pages using the navigation bar A For
70. ower distribution grid during the update process 11 2 Firmware update via Sunny Portal IF the Sunny WebBox has portal access you can either update the firmware automatically or manually The Sunny WebBox checks whether a new firmware version is available every time data is transmitted to Sunny Portal If a new firmware update is available the Sunny WebBox will download and install the firmware update between 12 00 a m and 4 00 a m The automatic firmware update function is activated on delivery d Automatic firmware update when using the Power Reducer Box possible With firmware version 1 52 or higher you can also enable automatic firmware updates if you are using the Sunny WebBox with the Power Reducer Box 11 2 1 Enabling Automatic Firmware Update recommended l Select WebBox gt Settings gt Data transmission in the user interface The Data transmission page opens 2 Make a selection in the Automatic firmware updates field Automatic firmware update is activated Automatic firmware update is deactivated 3 Select Save Automatic firmware update is activated or deactivated depending on the setting 72 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Service Functions 11 2 2 Manually Updating the Firmware 1 Select WebBox gt Info in the user interface The System information page opens If a new firmware version is available the new version is displayed 2 Ifa version is avail
71. ower supply Jumper socket J1 C SWACON no function USB connection cient tro tanco SSCS 22 SWebBox BUS eng 1 1 1033 User Manual SMA America LLC Device Overview 5 3 Overview of the LEDs on the Network Connection A B ltem LED Condition Meaning Speed On 100 MB connection speed 10 MB connection speed Link Activity Ons Connection Link established Flashing The Sunny WebBox is currently transmitting or receiving data activity No connection established User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 23 Commissioning SMA America LLC 6 Commissioning 6 1 Information on Commissioning Starting up the Sunny WebBox entails the following steps Connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the computer see page 25 Configure the network settings on the computer see page 26 Configure Sunny WebBox for the local network see page 31 and or configure Sunny WebBox for modem operation see page 33 Connect the Sunny WebBox to the inverter see page 36 Set the PV plant communication mode see page 60 and detect the PV plant devices see page 48 6 2 Mounting Installation Location Requirements Please note the following information on the mounting installation location of the Sunny WebBox 24 The Sunny WebBox is suited only for mounting indoors The ambient temperature must remain between 4 F 20 C and 131 F 55
72. r e All work on the inverter may only be carried out by electrically skilled persons Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC sides as described in the inverter manual This section describes the following methods for connecting the Sunny WebBox to inverters e Connecting the Sunny WebBox to a Sunny Central via Ethernet maximum 50 inverters Connecting the Sunny WebBox to an inverter via RS485 maximum 50 inverters 6 8 1 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to a Sunny Central The Sunny WebBox is connected to the Sunny Central via Ethernet Configure the Sunny WebBox for the local network and connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the receiver e g router switch or hub of the Sunny Central via the red network cable patch cable Sunny Central Sunny WebBox Ethernet 36 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 8 2 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 Communication Bus This section describes how to connect the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 communication bus It is assumed that the Sunny WebBox is located at the end of the RS485 communication bus Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny WebBox RS485 RS485 cabling and pin assignment in the system See the RS485 cabling plan poster for the system cabling and pin assignment Connect cables to the RS485 bus nodes as described in the bus node manual 2 Shorten the cable sleeve of the RS485 ee communication cable on the side of the WebBox by 6
73. r rights to change the computer s network settings Without the necessary user rights you will not be able to start up the Sunny WebBox If you have any questions contact your network administrator 6 4 2 Windows 7 Windows Vista Start the computer 2 In Windows select Start Enter ncpa cpl in the search field and press Enter The Network connections window opens 4 Double click the LAN connection used to connect the Sunny WebBox If Windows displays several LAN connections there are probably several network connections installed on the computer Ensure that you select the correct network connection with which the computer is connected to the Sunny WebBox If necessary refer to the computer manual In the event that no LAN connection is displayed refer to section 14 Troubleshooting page 80 V The LAN connection status window opens 5 Select Properties in the General tab 26 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC V The Local Area Connection Properties window opens Mark Internet protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 and select Properties The window Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPvA Properties opens Note the current network settings in the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPvA Properties window This enables you to reset the computer network settings after configuration of the Sunny WebBox Enter the following static network settings for the computer in the
74. s TimeStamp Time stamp at which the average was calculated 15 5 1 Accessing Sunny WebBox via Integrated Analog Modem This section describes how to access your Sunny WebBox from any computer with a modem via the integrated modem The computer must be equipped with an analog modem or an ISDN modem with CAPI driver d IP addresses assigned to Sunny WebBox and modem The Sunny WebBox is assigned the IP address 192 168 0 168 in your network The modem on the receiver is assigned the IP address 192 168 0 169 in your network These IP addresses may not be assigned to other devices in your computer s network 1 Install and connect the computer modem to the telephone network as described in the modem s user manual 2 Start Internet Explorer on the computer In Internet Explorer select Tools gt Internet Options The Internet Options window opens 4 Select the Connections tab 5 Select LAN Settings 6 If there is no checkmark in the Use a proxy server for LAN box continue to section Configure dial up connection 7 f there is a checkmark in the Use a proxy server for LAN box click Advanced 8 Add 192 168 at the end of the entry in the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field Use semicolons to separate multiple entries 9 Select OK in the Proxy Settings window 10 Select OK in the Local Area Network LAN Settings window 11 Select OK in the Internet Options window
75. ss rights to the Sunny WebBox Enter the password Select Next A summary of the selections you made appears Select Finish The dial up connection set up has been completed The computer establishes a connection User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 89 Accessories SMA America LLC 16 Accessories 16 1 SD cards As an alternative to the internal ring buffer you can also store data from the Sunny WebBox on an SD card Order number for SD card with 1 GB of memory SD Card 1 GB Order number for SD card with 2 GB of memory SD Card 2 GB 16 2 RS485 Communication Cable With the RS485 communication cable you can connect the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 communication bus Order number for SMA communication cable outdoor COMCAB OUTxxxx Order number for SMA communication cable indoor COMCAB INxxxx lavailable in the following lengths xxx 100 m 328 ft 200 m 656 ft 500 m 1 640 ft 1 000 m 3 280 ft lavailable in the following lengths 100 m 328 ft 200 m 656 ft 500 m 1 640 ft 1 000 m 3 280 ft 90 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Technical Data 17 Technical Data 17 1 Sunny WebBox Mechanical Data Width x height x depth 10 x 5 Vein x 2 Yy in 255 mm x 130 mm x 57 26 Y 0 1750 Voltage supply Environmental conditions 5 95 non condensing Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 Communication Inverters ot
76. t OSVersion gt 1 26 lt OSVersion gt lt Info gt Description of the XML tags Sunny WebBox serial number MacAddress Hardware address of the Sunny WebBox Time of the FTP push connection test The current firmware version of the Sunny WebBox Version of the Sunny WebBox operating system 86 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Appendix 15 5 Structure of an XML Data File lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 2 gt lt WebBox gt Info lt Created gt 20 1 0 02 10T01 37 04 lt Created gt lt Culture gt de lt Culture gt Info lt MeanPublic gt lt Key gt WR38 006 2000333615 lpv lt Key gt First 10 360 lt First gt lt Last gt 20 225 lt Last gt lt Min gt 10 360 lt Min gt lt Max gt 20 225 lt Max gt lt Mean gt 14 425071 lt Mean gt Base 1 4 lt Base gt lt Period gt 900 lt Period gt lt TimeStamp gt 20 10 06 23T16 30 38 lt TimeStamp gt lt MeanPublic gt lt MeanPublic gt lt WebBox gt Description of the XML tags Name of the element made up of device name serial number of the device and the channel Individual values are separated by a colon Example WR38 006 20003336 1 5 lpv Average value of the measurement interval First value prior to the query Key First Load Min Max ean User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 87 Appendix SMA America LLC Number of measured values in the interval Length of the measurement interval in second
77. t memory network settings modem settings and portal settings will remain intact 5 15 seconds Resetting the network settings to the factory setting All other settings event memory modem settings portal settings and passwords will remain intact 15 30 seconds Resets all settings event memory network settings modem settings Sunny Portal settings and passwords of the Sunny WebBox to the default values The Sunny WebBox deletes the plant data and plant settings completely 76 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual Service Functions SMA America LLC 2 Insert a pointed object such as a paper clip into the hole and press the reset button The Sunny WebBox is reset 11 6 Deleting Device Descriptions Log into the Sunny WebBox as an installer Select WebBox gt Info in the user interface Select Delete device description The unit descriptions of all devices will be erased When the Sunny WebBox is restarted all unit descriptions will be detected again automatically Hon User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 77 SMA America LLC 12 Maintenance and Care 12 1 Maintenance Conduct regular visual inspections of the Sunny WebBox to check for external damage or dirt 12 2 Care NOTICE Damage or destruction of the Sunny WebBox due to ingress of liquids The Sunny WebBox is not waterproof e Protect the Sunny WebBox from wet conditions
78. taller user group passwords Changing the parameters of the inverters Logging into SMA Grid Guard Installer with SMA Grid Guard The installer can change SMA Grid Guard parameters for devices User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 29 Commissioning SMA America LLC Logging in to the Sunny WebBox 1 Start web browser e g Internet Explorer Enable JavaScript in the web browser The Sunny WebBox user interface needs JavaScript in order to be able to correctly display and execute the contents and functions of the Sunny WebBox Enable JavaScript in your web browser If necessary refer to the help section in your web browser 2 Enter http 192 168 0 168 into the address bar and press Enter V The Sunny WebBox login page opens Ifthe page does not open refer to section 14 Troubleshooting page 80 3 Log in as Installer Upon delivery the password for the installer is sma Security in the local network Change the user groups standard passwords in order to prevent unauthorized access 30 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Commissioning 6 6 Configuring Sunny WebBox for the Local Network 6 6 1 Information on Integrating the Sunny WebBox into a Local Network The next sections describe how to integrate the Sunny WebBox via static network settings into your local network with a router In rare cases additional network settings are necessary Examples of further network settings include integrat
79. the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Check the field Use the following IP address Enter 192 168 0 100 in the IP address field Enter 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet mask field Ifthe fields Default gateway Preferred DNS server or Alternate DNS server contain entries delete these entries Select OK 4 Local Area Connection Properties 2 x Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 2 xl General Authentication Advanced Connect using se VMware Accelerated AMD PCNet Ad This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks e QoS Packet Scheduler II I KIKI Internet Protocol TCP IP Unitastall Install Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intermet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity DK General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 100 255 255 25
80. the download area of www SMA America com The download area contains among other things the following e Certificates and approvals for the Sunny WebBox e Information on setting up a local FTP server for automatic reception of plant data via the FTP push function of the Sunny WebBox see the Technical Information Configuring a Local FTP Server e Information on the Remote Procedure Call Protocol of the Sunny WebBox e Information on the Modbus Protocol of the Sunny WebBox 1 4 Nomenclature In this document SMA America Production LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc are hereinafter referred to as SMA In this manual the term photovoltaic plant will be abbreviated to PV plant Buttons are displayed in square brackets Menu items are displayed in quotation marks 1 gt Menu2 Menu paths are displayed in quotation marks The angle bracket gt separates individual menus Examples are represented in italics User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 13 Sunny WebBox SMA America LLC 2 Sunny WebBox As the central communication interface the Sunny WebBox connects the PV plant and its operator The Sunny WebBox collects and documents all data of the connected devices thus permitting interruption free monitoring of the PV plant The Sunny WebBox provides the operator with all recorded data via an Internet connection The Flashview presentation software and the Sunny Portal website can be used to edit data
81. tion with the inverter 15 night time and the inverter is switched off 8 1 2 Structural View and Device View In the structural view and the device view you can call up additional data under Plant Devices Structural view In the structural view the user interface shows the devices SN box in the order in which they are connected to the data bus QO wnR38 006 2000333615 wn38 006 2000333649 QO wn38 006 2000333662 wR38 006 2000333664 QO wR38 006 2000333678 QO wn38 006 2000333698 Refresh Device View In the device view the user interface shows all devices i Device t re for example all sorted by device type Device ypes are for example a sunny Boy 6 Sunny Boys The number shown in parentheses indicates wn38 006 2000333615 the number of devices of the device type wR38 006 2000333649 WebBox wR38 006 2000333662 wR38 006 2000333664 wR38 006 2000333678 wR38 006 2000333698 46 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Operation 8 1 3 Overview According to Device Type In the device view the window on the right provides an overview of all devices in a group To view all the devices of a specific type select the device type in the device view Device Operating mode Power Energy today WR38 Stop 2931W 0 Wh 006 2000333615 WebBox WR38 V sunny Boy 6 006 2000333649 9toP 2987 W 0 Wh Own3a WR38 LS R38 00
82. tions cautions and warnings in this user manual Warnings in this document A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel It calls attention to a procedure or practice which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury 1 DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury 4 SWebBox BUS eng 111033 User Manual SMA America LLC Important Safety Instructions Other symbols in this document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages the following symbol is also used in this user manual Information This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 5 General Warnings SMA America LLC General warnings General warnings All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code ANSI N
83. tions for the system in Sunny Portal User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 75 Service Functions SMA America LLC Resetting the Sunny WebBox via the user interface Log into the Sunny WebBox as an installer 2 Select WebBox gt Info in the user interface Select Factory settings V A window containing a security question opens 4 Click Confirm The Sunny WebBox is now reset to its factory settings and switches off the web server 5 If the POWER LED is green and all other LEDs are red disconnect the plug in power supply from the socket outlet 6 Wait 15 seconds 7 Reconnect the plug in power supply to the socketoutlet The Sunny WebBox will now start with the factory settings Resetting the Sunny WebBox Using the Reset Button Beginning with Sunny WebBox version E1 the hole for the Reset button is found on the rear panel of the Sunny WebBox under the upper left foot Only press the reset button when the Sunny WebBox is switched on 1 If the Sunny WebBox is mounted on a top hat rail remove it from the top hat rail If the Sunny WebBox is mounted directly to a wall push the Sunny WebBox upwards slightly and remove the Sunny WebBox from the top hat rail Resetting specific Sunny WebBox settings Depending on how long you press the Reset button the Sunny WebBox performs the actions listed in the following table Time 1 5 seconds Resetting the passwords to the factory setting All other settings even
84. uctions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular plant If this device causes serious disturbances to radio or TV reception that can be identified by switching the device on and off the user will be required to rectify the disturbance using one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and the receiver e Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer an experienced radio TV technician for help e user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMA America Inc could void the user s authority to operate this device 19 IC Compliance Information This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination of an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices not exceed five You will find the REN on the type label of the Sunny WebBox if the WebBox has been ordered with analog modem User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 93 20 SMA America LLC If you have technical problems
85. unction page 55 You are not connected to the Reestablish Internet access If necessary Internet contact your Internet service provider The Sunny WebBox FTP push Check that the server address the user function is not set correctly name and the password are set correctly in the FTP push settings see section 9 4 FTP Push Function page 55 Check whether the user has write authorizations to the server s upload directory see section 9 4 FTP Push Function page 55 Check whether the server port is set to the correct value see section 9 4 FTP Push Function page 55 Test the Sunny WebBox FTP push function see section 9 4 FTP Push Function page 55 Given the way Microsoft Use an FTP client such as FileZilla to load Internet Explorer handles cache data from the internal FTP server of the the Sunny WebBox may load Sunny WebBox outdated data The Sunny WebBox attempts the Reduce the maximum number of upload next upload before the current attempts in a time window see section data transmission is finished The 10 6 Setting Data Upload page 67 data transmission starts over again The time settings of the Synchronize the time settings of the Sunny WebBox and the Sunny WebBox and the connected connected device do not match device see respective manuals The text messages for events in the connected device are not in the language you selected 82 SWebBox BUS
86. unny 52 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny 52 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Table of Contents 9 2 4 9 2 5 9 3 9 3 1 93 2 9 4 9 4 1 9 4 2 9 5 9 6 9 6 1 9 6 2 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 2 10 1 3 10 2 10 2 1 10 2 2 10 3 10 3 1 10 3 2 10 3 3 10 4 10 4 1 10 5 10 5 1 10 5 2 10 6 User Manual Deleting the Sunny Portal 53 Accessing the Sunny WebBox via Sunny 53 Integrated FIP Sever cese ease 54 Defining Read and Write Access Rights for the FTP Server 54 Accessing FTP Server via the Web Browser 54 FIP Pun FUBCHO RIDERE EUR bete ha 55 Activating Deactivating FTP Push 55 Testing the FTP Push Function 2 4 56 HTTP Download Via the User 56 Saving Recorded Data an SD Card 57 Selling Compressiofk s asain etd pce wa a ata aeq 58 Displaying Available Memory Space in the Sunny WebBox 58 NINE REI IA I OT Dl t 59 59 Setting the Date and Time ees wo ates aso eode e OE ENS 59 Seting the Language oes o N 59 Setting the Operator deen kee dds 59 Setting the Communication Type of the PV Plant
87. unny WebBox 9 3 1 Defining Read and Write Access Rights for the FTP Server 1 Select WebBox gt Settings gt Security in the user interface 2 Make a selection in the FTP Server field You have read and write access rights on the integrated FTP server Read only You only have read access rights on the integrated FTP server The integrated FTP server is deactivated 3 Select Save V The FTP server is configured You can access the FTP server via the web browser for example 9 3 2 Accessing FTP Server via the Web Browser To access the Sunny WebBox from your web browser e g Internet Explorer perform the following steps 1 Start your web browser d User name for logging into the Sunny WebBox To log into the FTP server of the Sunny WebBox you can choose either user or installer as the user name 2 Specify the IP address of the Sunny WebBox indicating the user name and password according to following example ftp User name Password IP address For example when logging into the Sunny WebBox with the IP address 192 168 0 168 and the user name user and the password 1234 enter 1234 192 168 0 168 3 Press Enter The web browser displays the directory structure of the FTP server of your Sunny WebBox You can download and display the collected data il The user name and password remain saved in the web browser cache After you access the FTP server of the Sunny We
88. urther data onto the SD card once the SD card reaches its storage capacity MEMORY LED glows red Replace the SD card or format the SD card in your computer User Manual SWebBox BUS eng 111033 57 Managing Plant Data SMA America LLC 9 6 1 Setting Data Compression The Sunny WebBox can compress all the data it receives from connected devices To do so the Sunny WebBox simply averages the data over a defined time period Averaged data takes up less memory space in the Sunny WebBox 1 Select WebBox gt Recording in the user interface 2 Inthe Averaging over field select the time period over which the Sunny WebBox is to calculate the average 3 Select Save Data compression is now set 9 6 2 Displaying Available Memory Space in the Sunny WebBox You can display the ring buffer capacity of the Sunny WebBox already in use as follows 1 Log into the Sunny WebBox 2 Select WebBox gt Info in the user interface M In the Sunny Portal Buffer Load field on the user interface the Sunny WebBox displays the amount of memory already used in the circular buffer 58 SWebBox BUS eng 1 11033 User Manual SMA America LLC Settings 10 Settings 10 1 System 10 1 1 Setting the Date and Time Select WebBox gt Settings gt System in the user interface 2 Select Change in the Time zone UTC offset field The Date Time Time zone settings window opens 3 Select the time zone in the Time zone UTC offset fi

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