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2. 4 To deactivate saving of the data on the memory card select Disabled 5 Select the button Save Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 33 7 Managing Data SMA Solar Technology AG 7 8 Determining Available Memory Space 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 The field Sunny Portal buffer load shows the available memory capacity in the internal ring buffer 4 The field SD card memory capacity shows the available memory capacity on the memory card 7 9 Displaying and Downloading the Event Report The event report keeps a log of various SC COM events e g errors and warnings You can also display the Sunny Central events in the event report All events can be downloaded in a CSV file On delivery the automatic transmission of Sunny Central events to the SC COM is disabled Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 To have the Sunny Central events always displayed in the event report carry out the following steps e Select Sunny Central gt Recording e In the field Collect automatically fault logs select yes e Select the button Save 3 To have the Sunny Central events displayed once in the event report carry out the following steps e Select Sunny Central gt Recording e In the field Manually requesting fault memory select Request M The error messages from the Sunny Central are transmitted to the SC COM e In the field Manually requesting event memory select Request MI All events
3. 20 31 7 Managing Data SMA Solar Technology AG 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 32 In the field Number format select the desired number format Tip If you want to import CSV data into Microsoft Excel for evaluation select as the number format In the field Timestamp format select the desired time format Select an option in the field Format of the status channels Option Explanation Numeric Status information on the Sunny Central is displayed in numeric format Plain text Status information on the Sunny Central is displayed as text Select the button Save Select the required month in the field Download The data for the previous twelve months is available for download via the user interface Select Download Select the button Save Choose the save location Select the button Save SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Managing Data 7 7 Storing Data on the Memory Card 7 7 1 Information on Saving Data on a Memory Card You can save all the data collected from the Sunny Central to a memory card The save to memory card feature is disabled by default on delivery If a memory card is inserted into the slot of the SC COM and saving data to external storage media is enabled the SC COM will copy all data from the internal ring buffer to the external SD card The SC COM stores new data on the memory card for as long as the memory card is inserted in the slot The SC
4. Portal with a new plant ID Sunny Portal creates a new plant for this plant identifier even if you gave the plant the same name Corrective measures 1 Assign the plant identifier of the old plant to the replacement device see Section 7 3 2 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal page 27 2 In the replacement device enter the e mail address of a user who has administrator rights for the plant in Sunny Portal 3 In Sunny Portal delete the new plant created by the replacement device SC COM does not recognise the inserted memory card External storage is disabled in the SC COM settings Corrective measures e Enable external storage in the SC COM settings see Section 7 7 Storing Data on the Memory Card page 33 SC COM does not transmit data via FTP push H1 LED glows red The SC COM FTP push function is not set correctly Corrective measures e Set the FTP push function correctly see Section 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function page 29 You are not connected to the Internet Corrective measures e Restore the Internet connection e If necessary contact your Internet service provider The SC COM FTP push function is not set correctly Corrective measures e Check that the server address the user name and the password are set correctly in the FTP push settings see Section 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function page 29 e Check whether the user
5. Select the button Save Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed by the Modbus Organization Inc Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 19 5 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 5 5 Detecting Devices During commissioning of a PV plant all devices must be detected If multiple interfaces e g COM2 and COM3 are used in the inverter detection must be carried out separately for all interfaces Devices will need to be re detected if you e Have exchanged devices in your PV plant e Have removed devices from your PV plant e Have added devices to your PV plant D Detection of a PV plant may take several minutes Depending on the number of devices in your PV plant the detection process may vary in duration 1 If the SC COM does not indicate any progress after three minutes cancel the search 2 Make sure the data cable of each device is properly connected and repeat the search Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Data gt Detect 3 In the field Total number of devices to be detected enter the number of devices connected to the SC COM A Select the button Start detection Wl The SC COM starts detecting all devices and displays its progress As soon as all devices have been detected the SC COM reports Device detection finished 5 Select the button OK 5 6 Parameterising the Devices To change any parameters that affect device functionality you must login as an
6. Settings gt Network 3 In the field Virtual public HTTP port enter the port enabled in the router for HTTP access This port allows you to access the SC COM web server via the Internet 4 In the field Webserver port enter the port via which the web server of the SC COM can be reached 5 In the field Webservice port enter the port via which the SC COM sends data to Sunny Portal and loads firmware updates 6 If you would like to use the Modbus activate the box Use Modbus D Unauthorised access to the SC COM If you activate the Modbus protocol unauthorised access to the SC COM is possible Even users without passwords will be able to view the operating data of supported devices or change the system time of the SC COM 7 In the field Modbus port enter the port that you want the SC COM to use when communicating via the Modbus protocol The default setting is port 502 8 If you would like to use a proxy server activate the Use proxy server box 9 Enter the IP address and the port of the proxy server in the field Proxyserver address 10 If you would like to use the authentication of the proxy server activate the box Use authentication 11 Enter the data of your proxy server in the fields User name and Password 12 If you wish to use a dynamic DNS activate the box Use Dyn DNS 13 Select the provider in the the Dyn DNS provider field 14 Enter the required data in the fields Domain name User name User password 15
7. Technology AG 6 Setting the SC COM 6 3 3 Deleting the custom xml File You can delete the custom ml file via the user interface If you have made your personal settings effective via the Custom ml file before deleting it these settings remain effective If necessary save the file custom xml before deleting it see Section 6 3 2 Procedure 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt System 3 In the field Upload settings custom xml d select the Delete button M The custom xml file is immediately deleted Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 25 7 Managing Data SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Managing Data 7 1 Setting the Averaging The SC COM can average the data over a defined time period The data ofthe connected devices can be compressed and occupy less memory space in the SC COM Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Recording 3 In the field Averaging over select the time period for which the SC COM is to calculate the average 4 Select the button Save 7 2 Setting the Data Transmission Frequency The SC COM can transmit data to Sunny Portal or an external FTP server You can specify how often and at what intervals data is to be sent by the SC COM All data upload settings apply to both data uploads to the Sunny Portal and data uploads to an external FTP server If the data transmission from the SC COM to the Sunny Portal or external F
8. for the previous twelve months is available for download via the user interface 5 Select Download 6 Choose the save location 7 Select the button Save 7 6 2 Downloading Data in CSV Format Data saved in CSV format can be automatically imported into tables e g in Microsoft Excel The data is structured based on the separator and end of line characters that you specify Requirement O Averaging must be activated see Section 7 1 page 26 Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Recording 3 Select the option CSV in the field Format A Select Configure 5 Select the desired format of the file name in the field Filename format 6 Select an option in the field Create column headers Option Explanation yes A header is added to the CSV file no A header is not added to the CSV file 7 Select an option in the field End of line character Option Explanation CRLF Windows Control character for Windows that is used to separate lines in a CSV file LF Unix Linux Control character for Unix Linux that is used to separate lines in a CSV file CR Mac Control character for Macintosh that is used to separate lines in a CSV file 8 In the field Separator character select the character you want to use to separate content in the CSV file Tip If you want to import CSV data into Microsoft Excel for evaluation choose Comma as the separator Operating Manual SC COM BE en
9. installer Contact your power supply company before changing any grid relevant parameters see the operating manual of the Sunny Central for information on the individual parameters Procedure Log into the user interface as an installer Select Data gt Devices Select a device in the device view or structural view Select the Parameters tab Change the respective parameter via the Value field C Om E WN To adopt this value for all devices of the same type and with the same firmware version activate the box Save for all devices of this device type Note that for Sunny SensorBox devices the units of measure for ambient temperature cell temperature and wind speed must also match 7 Select the button Save Wl The SC COM now adjusts the required value on the device s Once the SC COM has changed the value the message Parameter change finished appears 8 Select the button OK 5 7 Deleting Device Descriptions Whenever you replace a device in your PV plant the descriptions of the existing devices must be deleted so that the SC COM can detect new devices Procedure 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 Select Delete device descriptions 20 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Setting the SC COM 6 Setting the SC COM 6 1 Configuring Security Settings 6 1 1 Changing the Password To change the password for the
10. installer user group you must be logged in as an installer To change the password for the user user group you can be logged in as a user or an installer g p group y gg D 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 While you enter your password the user interface displays information on the security level of the password entered The SC COM categorises passwords as very unsafe unsafe adequate safe and very safe Only select passwords with a security quality level that is at least safe You can also change the password of the installer user group via the XML file custom xml see Section 6 3 Customer Specific Settings via XML File page 24 Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Security 3 Enter a secure password in the User password or Installer password fields and confirm it in the second field A Select the button Save 6 1 2 Deactivating the RPC Interface You can obtain all operating data from the SC COM for external data processing systems using an RPC interface for information on the RPC interface see the Sunny WebBox RPC user manual On delivery the RPC interface is activated i Unauthorised access to the operating data If you activate the RPC interface unauthorised access to the operating data is possible Even users without passwords can
11. will send the data to Sunny Portal with the next data upload The time the ring buffer can bridge depends on the device type and number of the detected devices On the Sunny Central gt Info page you can see when the SC COM last successfully transmitted data 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 10 4 Accessing the SC COM via Sunny Portal Using Sunny Portal you can access the SC COM via the Internet Every time the SC COM connects with Sunny Portal Sunny Portal saves the current address of the SC COM or your router with which the Internet connection is established If your router is configured accordingly you can access your SC COM via Sunny Portal The last IP address that the SC COM used to connect to Sunny Portal will be updated by the SC COM during each data transmission You can view this IP address in Sunny Portal by selecting Device Overview gt Device Properties If your network is permanently connected to the 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 SC COM will use the new IP address to connect to Sunny Portal The IP address displayed by SC COM is always up to date D Accessing the SC COM via Sunny Portal after a change of IP addr
12. your User password is the same as your Installer password you will automatically be logged in as an installer e Change the default passwords for the user groups after you log in for the first time see Section 6 1 Configuring Security Settings page 21 Requirement O JavaScript must be activated in the Internet browser e g Internet Explorer Procedure 1 Connect the laptop to the service interface of the Sunny Central 2 Start Internet browser 3 Enter the IP address of the SC COM into the address bar and press the enter key Wl The SC COM login page opens The SC COM login page does not open e Rectify the fault see Section 9 Troubleshooting page 37 4 Select the desired language in the Language field 5 Enter the password in the Password field 6 Select the button Login 4 2 Logging Out of the User Interface Always log out from the user interface when you have finished your work Closing your Internet browser will not log you out If you do not perform any action in the user interface for ten minutes you are logged out automatically Procedure e Select Logout 16 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Commissioning 5 Commissioning 5 1 Sequence for Commissioning Procedure See 1 Configuring the Network Settings on the Computer Section 5 2 2 Setting the Language and Time Section 5 3 3 Configuring the SC COM for The Local Network Section 5 4 4 Detecting Devices
13. 2 1 Appropriate Usage un sense A ee aig De ee ba Br Awe end bob Ph pee PE eis hehe 7 2 2 Target Group Quallleadtieneas a ua ee u HI 7 2 32 Safely PRECAUTIONS ne ER AA 7 Product Description un er EEN e EE E 9 SEENEN 9 3 2 Network Concept nu en HH 10 33 ED Sarthe SOCOM et ee ee ren nn ern bare be Weds re 11 FIT LEDs on he Enclosure t u EE EE 11 3 3 2 LEDs on the Network Terminala gea ege ee ea e wee EE e 12 3 3 3 LEDs on the Optical Fibre Terminal 13 B A Vserhietae sr 14 3 44 1 Design en Here Be ren ee EE den drehe 14 3 4 2 Structural View and Device View 14 3 5 Type Label and Firmware Version u eu are I a 15 Logging In and Out of the User Interface cece cece cece eee tener e tenes 16 41 Legging Into the User Interfaces a 2er sete pais etna wees dary gare es aay aT ER 16 4 2 Logging Out of the User Interface ics sas es a ek ee siiey a6 yO ee Sig aoa SUAS Sega ea ay MORSE EES 16 COMMISSIONING sa Sheree Set Wr ee ir ee Bee 17 5 1 Sequence for Commissioning aa ei EE E 17 5 2 Configuring the Network Settings on the Computer 17 5 3 Setting the Language and Time REENEN ENEE a ea 17 5 4 Configuring the SC COM for the Local Network au NN me ae a e deed 18 5 4 1 Information on Integrating the SC COM into a Local Network 0 0 0 cece cece eee e eee 18 5 4 2 Configuring the SC COM for a Static Network 0 0 cece ent n nee need 18 5 4 3 Configuring the SC COM for Dynamic Networks 0 2 000 e
14. COM creates a folder on the memory card The name of the folder is SC COM_ SerialNumber SerialNumber designates the serial number of the respective SC COM The SC COM creates a new subfolder in the main folder every day Each subfolder contains all the data collected by the SC COM When the memory card has reached its capacity the H5 LED lights up red and the SC COM stores no further data on the memory card Replace the memory card or reformat it on the computer You can also read on the user interface how full the memory card is see Section 7 8 Determining Available Memory Space page 34 D Data loss when removing the memory card Do not remove the memory card while the SC COM is storing data on the memory card This can damage the file system ofthe memory card and lead to data loss Depending on the amount of data the writing process can take some time 7 7 2 Inserting the Memory Card 1 A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock by touching live components of the Sunny Central e After disconnecting the Sunny Central from voltage sources wait until the Sunny Central capacitors discharge see Sunny Central installation manual 2 Insert the memory card into the SC COM slot 77 3 Enabling and Disabling Data Storage on the Memory Card 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Security 3 To enable saving of the data to the memory card select Enabled in the field External memory
15. ML file Is finished with the tag lt WebBox gt at the end of the XML file Required element of the XML file You have to enter the name and the version for your settings between the version tags This information is displayed in the header of the user interface lt Info gt lt Version gt my config V1 01 lt Version gt lt Info gt 40 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Element of the XML file Explanation lt Config gt lt Key gt NetworkSettings_DhcpUsage1 lt Key gt lt Value gt False lt Value gt 10 Appendix Here you can set the parameters and your values see Section 10 2 2 Parameters and Values for the custom xml File page 41 lt Config gt lt Loader gt You can set the period in ms that determines the lt Settings gt shut down time of the SC COM after the SC COM has f f received the signal of the Sunny Central s uninterruptible lt PowerFail gt 2500 lt PowerFail gt Kab power supply about the failure of the voltage supply lt Settings gt The value must be larger than or equal to 2 500 This lt Loader gt setting is immediately adopted after the file is uploaded Example XML file for setting the Czech language for the user interface lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 standalone yes 2 gt lt WebBox xmlns msdata urn schemas microsoft com xml msdata xmlns xsi http www w3 org 200 1 XMLSchema instance xsi no NamespaceSchemaLocation confi
16. RS Operating Manual SUNNY CENTRAL COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER SC COM BE en 20 98 40007120 Version 2 0 ENGLISH Legal Provisions SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions The information contained in this document is the property of SMA Solar Technology AG Publishing its content either partially or in full requires the written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG Any internal company copying ofthe document for the purposes of evaluating the product or its correct implementation is allowed and does not require permission SMA Manufacturer s Warranty You can download the current warranty conditions from the Internet at www SMA Solar com Trademarks All trademarks are recognised 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 Solar Technology AG is under licence QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany Tel 49 561 9522 0 Fax 49 561 9522 100 www SMA de E mail info SMA de 2004 to 2013 SMA Solar Technology AG All rights reserved 2 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 2 Information on this Document nu na een Ne RS E 5 Deeg e ebe ee ee te ehe Eege 7
17. Section 5 5 5 Parameterising the Devices Section 5 6 5 2 Configuring the Network Settings on the Computer Before you can commission the SC COM for the first time you need to configure the computer based on the network settings of the SC COM D Administrator rights in the operating system To commission the SC COM you need to have the appropriate administrator rights to change the computer s network settings e Contact your network administrator if you have any questions on administrator rights Procedure 1 Note down the IP address of the computer 2 Adapt the IP address of the computer to the address range of the SC COM 5 3 Setting the Language and Time For correct display of reported events you must set the language and time Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Set the language see Section 6 2 2 page 22 3 Set the time see Section 6 2 1 page 22 Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 17 5 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 5 4 Configuring the SC COM for the Local Network 5 4 1 Information on Integrating the SC COM into a Local Network D Protecting the Ethernet network from external attacks Secure your Ethernet network from external threats by means of appropriate safety measures such as a firewall and the allocation of secure passwords You can also change the network settings of the SC COM using the XML file custom xml see Section 6 3 Customer Specific Settings via XML File page 24 5 4 2 Co
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19. TP server fails the SC COM will make further attempts to transmit the data Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Data transmission 3 Select the upload frequency and time window in the Upload frequency per time window field 4 Select the maximum number of upload attempts in each time window in the field Maximum number of upload attempts per time window 5 Select the button Save 26 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Managing Data 7 3 Setting Data Communication with Sunny Portal 7 3 1 Registering the SC COM in Sunny Portal 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Data transmission 3 Enter the name of your plant in the field Plant name The name you enter will be displayed as the plant name in Sunny Portal 4 Setting the Data Transmission Frequency see Section 7 2 Setting the Data Transmission Frequency page 26 5 Select yes in the Use Sunny Portal field 6 i Automatic plant identifier In general you do not have to change the preset number in the Plant identifier field Sunny Portal uses this number to uniquely identify your PV plant If you have not yet registered the plant in Sunny Portal the SC COM will automatically enter the preset plant identifier in Sunny Portal after the first successful data upload Sunny Portal will send the login data to the e mail address you entered in the Operator e m
20. We require the following data in order to provide you with the necessary assistance e Operating system of your computer e Firmware version of the SC COM e Serial number and hardware version of the SC COM e Version of the printed circuit board of the SC COM e Type and serial numbers of the Sunny Central connected to your PV plant e ZIP file with service information see Section 9 2 page 39 Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd Toll free for Australia 1800 SMA AUS SE 1800 762 287 International 61 2 9491 4200 Belgien SMA Benelux BVBA SPRL 32 15 286 730 Belgique Mechelen Belgi Brasil Vide Espana Espanha Cesko SMA Central amp Eastern Europe s r o 420 235 010417 Praha Chile Ver Espa a Danmark Se Deutschland Tyskland Deutschland SMA Solar Technology AG Medium Power Solutions Niestetal Wechselrichter 49 561 9522 1499 Kommunikation SMS mit R ckruf 49 561 9522 2499 49 176 888 222 44 Hybrid Energy Solutions Sunny Island 49 561 9522 399 Power Plant Solutions Sunny Central 49 561 9522 299 Espana SMA Ib rica Tecnologia Solar S L U Llamada gratuita en Espana 900 14 22 22 Barcelona Internacional 34 902 14 24 24 France SMA France S A S Medium Power Solutions Lyon Onduleurs 33 472 09 04 40 Communication 33 472 09 04 41 Hybrid Energy Solutions Sunny Island 33 472 09 04 42 Power Plant Solutions Sunny Central 33 472 09 04 43 India SMA
21. ad and Delete 4 To download the relevant profile select Download 5 To delete the relevant profile select Delete 7 5 2 Changing the Unit ID With the Modbus protocol devices can be addressed via the unit ID for information on the Modbus protocol and Modbus profiles see the Technical Description Sunny WebBox SC COM Modbus Interface After the devices have been detected you can change the unit IDs of the devices and the uploaded Modbus profiles on the user interface Requirement O All devices that are connected to the Sunny Central must be detected see Section 5 5 page 20 O If necessary a Modbus profile must be uploaded Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Data gt Devices gt Modbus 3 Enter the required Unit ID in the column Unit ID next to the respective device or profile A Select the button Save 30 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Managing Data 7 6 Downloading Data via HTTP 7 6 1 Downloading Data in XML Format You can download the data collected by the SC COM via HTTP download This function makes it possible to manually download your collected plant data in CSV or XML format to your computer Requirement O Averaging must be activated see Section 7 1 page 26 Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Recording 3 Select XML in the Format field 4 Select the required month in the field Download The data
22. ail field The plant is now registered in Sunny Portal e If the plant is already registered in Sunny Portal update the plant identifier in the field Plant identifier see Section 7 3 2 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal page 27 7 Enter your e mail address in the Operator e mail field Sunny Portal sends your access data to this e mail address 8 Select the button Save 9 Select Sunny Central gt Info 10 Select Register in the field Last Sunny Portal registration The Sunny Portal password will be sent to the specified e mail address 7 3 2 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal Sunny Portal identifies your SC COM via the plant identifier In the following cases you must adjust the plant identifier in the SC COM e Plant data has already been sent to Sunny Portal via another communication device e The plant identifier assigned to the SC COM was reset e The SC COM was replaced by a different SC COM Procedure 1 Log into Sunny Portal www SunnyPortal com Select Configuration gt Plant Properties Copy the plant identifier to the clipboard Log in on the user interface Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Data transmission Delete the content of the Plant identifier field Paste the plant identifier from the clipboard into the Plant identifier field oO NO Dm KR W DY Select the button Save 7 3 3 Deleting the Sunny Portal Buffer You can delete the data on the interna
23. ard memory Hl Flashing green The SC COM is transmitting data to Sunny Portal the FTP server Glowing green The most recent data transmission to Sunny Portal the FTP server was successful Glowing red The most recent data transmission to Sunny Portal the FTP server failed Off Data transmission to Sunny Portal the FTP server is deactivated Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 3 Produc t Description SMA Solar Technology AG LED designation Status Explanation H2 Flashing green The SC COM is communicating with the internally connected devices Glowing green Internal communication has taken place in the last five minutes Glowing red An error has occurred in the internal communication Off No internal communication has taken place in the last five minutes H3 Flashing red The SC COM is starting up Glowing red An error has occurred at the SC COM Glowing green The SC COM is ready for operation HA Glowing green An internal memory card exists and it is less than 92 full Glowing red The internal memory card is full and the oldest saved data is being overwritten Flashing red The internal memory card is 92 full H5 Glowing green An external memory card exists and is less than 92 full Glowing red The external memory card is full Flashing red The external memory card is 92 full Off There is no external memory card H Not assigned H7 Not assig
24. ate for the connected devices are configured properly e Make sure the RS485 cable is connected properly refer to the RS485 cabling plan at www SMA de for information on how the cables should be connected to the RS485 communication bus SC COM does not transmit any data to Sunny Portal Data transmission is disabled Corrective measures e Enable data transmission to the Sunny Portal see Section 7 3 1 Registering the SC COM in Sunny Portal page 27 e Make sure the plant name and e mail address you entered are correct You may need to register again in the Sunny Portal After an FTP download the Internet Explorer shows old SC COM data The cache behaviour of the Internet Explorer means that an outdated version of the data is loaded from the SC COM Corrective measures e Use an FTP client such as FileZilla to load data from the internal FTP server of the SC COM The events in the event report do not appear in the expected location under Time The time settings of the SC COM and the connected device do not match Corrective measures Synchronise the time settings of the SC COM and the connected device see the manual of the connected device Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 37 9 Troubleshooting Problem After an SC COM is replaced Sunny Portal contains two plants with the same name SMA Solar Technology AG Cause and corrective measures The replacement device logs into Sunny
25. ation SUNNY WEBBOX SC COM Modbus Interface Technical description SUNNY WEBBOX RPC User manual Symbols Explanation A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury NOTICE Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result in property damage Information that is important for a specific topic or objective but is not safety relevant Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal Desired result Symbol o EN x A problem that might occur Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 5 1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Typography Typography Usage Example Bold e Display messages e Select the ExITrfErrEna parameter and set e Elements of a user interface to Off Parameters Select the Parameters tab e Terminals e Slots e Elements to be selected e Elements to be entered gt e Connects several elements to be selected Select Plant gt Detect Button Key e Button or key to be selected or pressed e Select Start detection Nomenclature In this manual the Sunny Central Communication Controller is referred to as SC COM Abbreviations Abbreviation Designation Explanation CR Ca
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27. ct the button Confirm 6 2 5 Restarting the SC COM In the event of disturbances in communication with the devices connected to the Sunny Central you can restart the SC COM Procedure 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 Select Stop system M A security prompt appears A Select the button Confirm M The SC COM is restarted Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 23 6 Setting the SC COM SMA Solar Technology AG 6 3 Customer Specific Settings via XML File This section describes how to configure the system and network settings using an XML file custom xml To enable the settings the SC COM must be reset to the default settings The settings using the XML file are optional Most settings can also be configured via the user interface 6 3 1 Uploading the custom xml File If you upload the custom xml file to the user interface the SC COM checks the file to ensure that the values entered are valid and copies the settings when the SC COM is next reset All settings and parameters which cannot be set using the XML file are reset to their default settings D Correct network settings While uploading the SC COM checks the XML file custom xml for validity of the entered values It is not checked whether the settings for the network are correct e Ensure that the custom xml file contains the correct network settings Procedure 1 Create the custom ml file with the required settings s
28. d A Select the button Save 6 2 3 Entering the Operator Name 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt System 3 Enter the operator name in the Operator name field A Select the button Save 6 2 4 Resetting the SC COM Resetting the SC COM will restore all settings and parameters to their default settings If you have uploaded the file custom xml the settings in this file take effect D Data backup e Before you reset the SC COM note down all settings such as network or portal settings e To avoid data loss be sure to back up your PV plant data 22 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Setting the SC COM D Plant identifier in Sunny Portal If you reset all the SC COM settings the SC COM will delete all login settings for Sunny Portal If you restart the SC COM after reset without changing any settings the SC COM will create a new plant with a new plant identifier in Sunny Portal e Ifthe SC COM is configured to send data to the existing PV plant in Sunny Portal adjust the identifier of the existing PV plant see Section 7 3 2 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal page 27 e Enter the e mail address of a user who has administrator rights for the plant in Sunny Portal Procedure 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 Select Default setting M A window containing a security prompt opens A Sele
29. dr2 Sets the second IPv4 address of the DNS 0 0 0 0 server for LAN3 0 0 00 A valid IPv4 address NetworkSettings_Gateway2 Sets the gateway address for LAN3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NetworkSettings_IpAddr2 Sets the IPv4 address for LAN3 A valid IPvA 172 16 1 51 address NetworkSettings_SubnetMask2 Sets the subnet mask for the LAN3 255 255 0 0 255 255 0 0 NetworkSettings_ ModbusPort Sets the Modbus port The following ports 502 must not be used 21 23 8081 30100 NetworkSettings_ModbusUsage Activates the use of the Modbus protocol True True False NetworkSettings_WebserverPort Sets the port of the web server The following 80 ports must not be used 21 23 502 8081 30100 NativeSettings_Language Sets the language of the user interface en English en Czech cs German de Greek el Spanish es French fr Italian it Korean ko Dutch nl Portuguese pt Security_InstallerPassword Sets the installer password sma A2 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Appendix 10 3 Plant Presentation in Sunny Portal With the SC COM you can view data from your Sunny Central in Sunny Portal 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 If the SC COM is unable to connect to Sunny Portal it will store the collected plant data in an internal ring buffer If the ring buffer is full the SC COM will overwrite the oldest data first The SC COM
30. ee Section 10 2 XML File custom xml page 40 Log into the user interface as an installer Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt System Select Browse in the Upload settings custom xml field To select the custom xml file in the open dialog box double click on it Select Upload Wl The SC COM checks the file for validity and displays Do you really want to apply the customer specific settings The SC COM checks the file for validity and displays The settings have not been activated because the file has an invalid format or invalid entries e Click on the icon e Read off the error in the open dialog box and correct the custom ml file oa a KR ON e Ensure that the custom xml file is valid and correct 7 Select Confirm M The SC COM displays The settings have been saved successfully The settings will become effective by carrying out a reset to default settings 8 To enable the settings in the custom xml file reset the SC COM to the default settings see Section 6 1 Configuring Security Settings page 21 6 3 2 Downloading the XML File custom xml The file custom xml that you uploaded can also be downloaded Procedure 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt System 3 Click on the custom xml link in the Upload settings custom xml field 4 Choose a storage location for the file and save it 24 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar
31. ess When your Internet provider assigns a new IP address to your network Sunny Portal will not be able to access the SC COM immediately Before it can be accessed the SC COM must first send its new IP address to Sunny Portal The SC COM transmits the IP address of the network every time data is transmitted D Router must forward data requests to the SC COM To access the SC COM via the Sunny Portal your router must be configured to forward all data requests from Sunny Portal to the SC COM e Ifyou are unable to access the SC COM make sure the router settings are correct Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 43 11 Technical Data 11 Technical Data Mechanical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Width x height x depth 386 mm x 201 mm x 60 mm Weight 2 820 g Voltage Supply Typical power consumption 20 W Maximum power consumption 28 W Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature 40 C to 70 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Degree of protection IP30 Degree of protection according to DIN 60529 Communication Sunny Central RS485 10 100 Mbit Ethernet Computer 10 100 Mbit Ethernet RS485 radio range 1 200 m Ethernet radio range 100 m Other Memory expansion through memory card Up to 32 GB 44 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Contact 12 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products please contact the SMA Service Line
32. from the Sunny Central are transmitted to the SC COM Select Sunny Central gt Events To download the events as a CSV file select Download Choose the save location Select the button Save NO QO BR 34 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Managing Data 7 10 Activating Alert in the Event of a Fault You can be informed by e mail about events that occur This allows you to react rapidly to failures in the PV plant and minimise downtime On delivery the alert is disabled D SC COM reports event oftype error after two intervals of averaging The SC COM reports error type events which persist twice as long as the time set for averaging see Section 7 1 Setting the Averaging page 26 Example If the averaging setting is 15 minutes the SC COM reports an error if the fault exists for longer than 30 minutes Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Data transmission 3 In the field Notification active select yes 4 Select an option in the field Multiple Notices 24h 48h Option Explanation yes You immediately receive an e mail if an event occurs If the event persists after 24 hours and after 48 hours the e mail is sent again no You receive an e mail once if an event occurs The e mail with the error type events is sent after two intervals of averaging 5 In the field E mail address enter the e mail address If an e mail is to be sent
33. g the Sunny Central of the CP XT production series Position Designation A SC COM Figure 2 Design of the SC COM Position Designation A LEDs B Slot for the external memory card The SC COM collects all data from the connected devices The SC COM enables monitoring parameterisation and remote diagnosis of the Sunny Central via computer as well as power control of the Sunny Central by the network operator Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 9 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG The SC COM is equipped with serial interfaces to ensure the availability of these functions These include for example e Three LAN interfaces e RS485 interface for communication with devices used for string current monitoring Interfaces for the communication with internal inverter components These SC COM interfaces are wired during production When installing the Sunny Central connect the external data cables to the customer connection terminals in the Sunny Central 3 2 Network Concept In order to transmit the data faster and more efficiently the SC COM is equipped with two additional LAN interfaces This enables two separate networks to be created as required Due to the two separate networks a faster rate of data communication with extremely short response times is achieved If your network has sufficient data transmission speed one network may be sufficient for both types of data pe ee eee EEE Plant control Regulation net
34. g_100 xsd gt lt Info gt lt Version gt my config V1 01 lt Version gt lt Info gt lt Config gt lt Key gt NativeSettings_Language lt Key gt lt Value gt cs lt Value gt lt Config gt lt WebBox gt 10 2 2 Parameters and Values for the custom xml File Parameters Explanation Values Default values NetworkSettings_DhcpUsage 1 Activates the DHCP for LAN2 The True True False value ignores all other settings of the IP False addresses for LAN2 NetworkSettings_DnslpAddr1 Sets the first IPv4 address of the DNS server EES 0 0 0 0 A valid IPv4 address NetworkSettings_Dns2lpAddr Sets the second IPv4 address of the DNS 0 0 0 0 server for LAN2 00 00 A valid IPv4 address NetworkSettings_Gateway 1 Sets the gateway address for LAN2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NetworkSettings_lpAddr 1 Sets the IPv4 address for LAN2 A valid IPv4 172 24 1 51 address NetworkSettings_SubnetMask 1 Sets the subnet mask for the LAN2 255 255 0 0 255 255 0 0 Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 41 10 Appendix SMA Solar Technology AG Parameters Explanation Values Default values NetworkSettings_DhcpUsage2 Activates the DHCP for LAN3 The True True False value ignores all other settings of the IP False addresses for LAN3 NetworkSettings_DnslpAddr2 Sets the first IPv4 address of the DNS server rN 0 0 0 0 A valid IPv4 address NetworkSettings_Dns2lpAd
35. ges at the same time only one user can ever be logged into the SC COM at a time User group Authorisation User e Configure the system settings of the SC COM such as date and time e Configure the SC COM for the network except for the network port setting e Read out the operating data and parameter settings e Change the password for the user user group e Download and manage the operating data Installer e All rights of the user user group e Adjust the network settings including those of the network ports e Set the inverter parameters e Restore the default settings of the SC COM e Delete the device description e Delete the Sunny Portal buffer e Change passwords for both user groups e Adjust settings using the XML file e Enable Modbus option upload Modbus profiles and set unit IDs e Enable and disable the RPC interface 10 2 XML File custom xml 10 2 1 Structure of the XML File custom xml You can upload your own system and network settings via the XML file custom xml The SC COM checks the file for validity and accuracy of the entered values and takes over the settings when you reset the SC COM Element of the XML file Explanation lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 standalone yes 2 gt Required element of the XML file lt WebBox xmlns msdata urn schemas microsoft com xml msdata xmins xsi http www w3 org 2001 XMLSchema instance xsi noNamespaceSchemalocation config_100 xsd gt Required element of the X
36. has write authorisation to the upload directory of the FTP server see Section 7 4 1 Defining Read and Write Access Rights for the FTP Server page 28 e Ensure the server port is set to the correct value see Section 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function page 29 e Test the FTP push function of the SC COM see Section 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function page 29 38 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Troubleshooting 9 2 Sending ZIP File with Service Information In order to help you quickly and effectively the SMA Service Line may require a ZIP file containing service information This ZIP file can be downloaded from the user interface The files in the ZIP folder are protected with a service password Only the SMA Service Line employees can access the files Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 Create Create Service info M A dialog box for downloading the ZIP file is opened 4 Save the ZIP file on the computer 5 Send the ZIP file to the SMA Service Line Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 39 10 Appendix SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Appendix 10 1 User Groups The SC COM distinguishes between the user and installer user groups The distinction is made via different passwords If the password is the same for both user groups you will be logged in automatically as installer To prevent two users from making chan
37. he Internet browser cache e Clear the Internet browser cache to prevent unauthorised access to the FTP server of the SC COM Procedure 1 Start Internet browser 2 Enter the FTP address of the SC COM with your user name and password as ftp user name password IP address Example Entering the FTP address If you want to log into the SC COM with IP address 192 168 100 2 and your user name is user and password is 1234 the correct FTP address is ftp user 1234 192 168 100 2 3 Press the enter key 28 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Managing Data 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function The SC COM is equipped with an FTP push function With this function the data collected from your PV plant can be uploaded as an XML file to a local FTP server for information on installing a local FTP server and testing the FTP push function see the technical information Setting Up a Local FTP Server at www SMA de Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface a a KR ON Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Data transmission Select yes in the field Use FTP Push service Enter the URL and port of the FTP server in the field FTP server In the field Upload directory specify the desired folder on the FTP server in which the data is to be saved Select an option in the field Use authentication Option Explanation yes Authentication is required for the FTP server Co
38. l devices to which you have assigned an IP address You can then identify the SC COM based on your MAC address The MAC address of your SC COM can be found on the type label or by selecting Sunny Central gt Info on the user interface Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Network 3 Enable DHCP in the field IP address 4 Select Save 18 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Commissioning 5 4 4 Adjusting Network Ports If you would like to make the SC COM available on the Internet to allow for example direct access to the SC COM via the Sunny Portal you must configure a port redirection in your router The network ports of the SC COM may need to be adjusted The SC COM uses four network ports for various services If these ports are reserved for other applications in your network you can change the ports D Adiusting the Network Ports Make sure the SC COM can access the web server before you change the Public virtual HTTP port setting on the device In most cases the settings do not have to be changed manually as the router automatically forwards the queries to the correct ports via the network Before adjusting the ports contact your network administrator Requirement for setting of dynamic DNS O An account must be registered with a DynDNS provider and the login data must be available Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt
39. l ring buffer 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 Select Delete in the Sunny Portal Buffer Load field Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 27 7 Managing Data SMA Solar Technology AG 7 4 Setting Data Communication with the FTP Server 7 4 1 Defining Read and Write Access Rights for the FTP Server The SC COM is equipped with an integrated FTP server You can use the FTP server to access the data on the SC COM You can call up the data in CSV or XML format and download it see Section 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function page 29 In order to use the FTP server you must first assign the respective read and write access rights for the FTP server on the SC COM Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Security 3 Select an option in the field FTP server Option Explanation Read write 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 Off The integrated FTP server is deactivated A Select the button Save 7 4 2 Calling up the FTP Server via the Internet Browser You can log into the FTP server of the SC COM as either user or installer D Stored user name and password in the Internet browser After you have accessed the FTP server of the SC COM with an Internet browser the user name and passwords remain saved in t
40. ned H8 Flashing green Application is running 3 3 2 LEDs on the Network Terminal Figure 4 LEDs on the network terminal Position LED Colour Status Explanation A Speed Yellow On 100 MBit data transfer rate Off 10 MBit data transfer rate B Link Green On Connection link established TE Flashing The SC COM is currently transmitting or receiving data activity Off No connection established 12 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description 3 3 3 LEDs on the Optical Fibre Terminals The SC COM is also available with pre wired optical fibre connections If the optical fibres are connected to the splice box of the Sunny Central the status of the connection will be indicated by the LEDs of the SC COM tw 24V DC 20 3A LAN3 FX 3 a GH LAN FX 3 N FX 4 EEN i LANI Se FX03 4 EH E Hn A FX 4 sary Figure 5 LEDs for the status of the optical fibre connection Resear RESET Position LED Colour Status Explanation A Link Green On Connection link established CERN Flashing The SC COM is currently transmitting or receiving data activity Off No connection established Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 13 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG 3 4 User Interface 3 4 1 Design Via the user interface you can set the communication of your PV plant devices configu
41. nfiguring the SC COM for a Static Network The SC COM has three LAN interfaces for connected nodes Network Factory set IP address LAN Service interface of the Sunny Central 192 168 100 2 LAN2 Control network 172 24 1 51 LAN3 Monitoring network 172 16 1 51 This IP address cannot be changed Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Network In the field IP address enter the static IP address that you want to use to access the SC COM in the local network Enter the subnet mask of your network in the field Subnet mask nA A WwW N Enter the gateway IP address of your network in the field Gateway address Usually the IP address of the router has to be entered here 6 Enter the IP address of the DNS server Domain Name System in the field DNS server address Usually the IP address of the router has to be entered here 7 Select Save and Confirm 5 4 3 Configuring the SC COM for Dynamic Networks The SC COM can obtain the network settings from a DHCP server The IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server are automatically obtained from the DHCP server when the SC COM is started i Using DHCP Before setting the SC COM to dynamic IP address assignment check your DHCP server The DHCP server must extend the lease of the assigned IP address Do not use the DHCP server if it assigns a new IP address after the lease has expired DHCP servers can normally list al
42. ntinue with step 7 no Authentication is not required Continue with step 8 Enter the data of your FTP server in the fields User name and Password Set the data transmission frequency see Section 7 2 page 26 To test the FTP push function select the testing button in the field Test FTP connection M The test file is sent to the FTP server The test file is not sent to the FTP server e Ensure that the address of the FTP server and the upload directory are correct e Repeat the FTP connection test e If errors occur contact your network administrator Select the button Save Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 29 7 Managing Data SMA Solar Technology AG 7 5 Making Settings for Modbus Communication 7 5 1 Managing Modbus Profiles Using a Modbus profile a Modbus master can access the data of a Modbus slave for example from a SCADA system to the data of the SC COM for information on the Modbus interface and the Modbus profiles see the technical description Sunny WebBox SC COM Modbus Interface at www SMA Solar com Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Data gt Devices gt Modbus 3 To upload a Modbus profile or a Modbus master profile carry out the following steps e In the field Upload profile upload the file virtualmodbus xml or modbusmaster xml e Select the button Upload e Select the button Confirm M In the field Virtual Modbus profile you can now select the buttons Downlo
43. parts e g at the PE connection on the doors Only then is it safe to touch any electronic components Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 7 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG D Data security The SC COM can be connected to the Internet Note that connecting to the Internet carries the risk that unauthorised users can gain access to and manipulate your data e Change the password after your first login e Make sure you use a high strength password e Change your passwords at regular intervals e Protect your password from access by unauthorised users e Never leave slips of paper with passwords lying around e Set up a firewall e Close unnecessary network ports 8 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description 3 Product Description 3 1 SC COM The Sunny Central Communication Controller SC COM is the central communication interface of the Sunny Central The SC COM establishes the connection between the Sunny Central and the operator ant A a A pl LE O a c Figure 1 Position of the SC COM in the Sunny Central usin
44. re the Sunny Central parameters and read off error messages and operating data SUNNY CENTRAL C Figure 6 Design of the user interface example Position Designation A Structural view or device view B Status bar C Logout button D Navigation bar E Content area 3 4 2 Structural View and Device View In the structural view and the device view you can call up data of the individual devices of your PV plant Depending on the view the devices are sorted and displayed differently Structural View In the structural view the user interface shows the devices in the order in which they are connected to the data bus uia J L Sunny Central scaoe1an 1600 Device View In the device view the user interface shows all devices sorted by device type Device types are for example all Sunny Centrals The number OE Wm shown in parentheses indicates the number of devices of a device type Sunny Central 1 Sunny Central 800CP 1 14 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description Status Icons Depending on the status ofthe device communication the device icons are displayed in the structural or device view with various status icons Icon Explanation The Sunny Central is ready for operation An error has occurred in the Sunny Central An error has occurred in the communication with the Sunny Central CACIT 3 5 Type Label and Firmware Ve
45. re update function is disabled on delivery Requirement O Communication with the Sunny Portal must be set see Section 7 3 page 27 Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Data transmission 3 Select the Yes option in the Automatic firmware update field A Select the button Save 8 3 Updating the Firmware via the User Interface 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Info 3 Select Refresh in the field Version Firmware 36 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 Error Overview Problem The user interface cannot be reached 9 Troubleshooting Cause and corrective measures The network connection of the SC COM has been interrupted Corrective measures e Make sure all network cables of the SC COM and the computer are connected properly The network settings of the computer do not match the network settings of the SC COM Corrective measures e Make sure the router settings are correct Make sure the Internet browser settings are correct Define a proxy server exception if necessary e Contact your network administrator if you require assistance SC COM does not detect devices that are connected to the RS485 communication bus The data transmission protocol and the baud rate are not configured properly Corrective measures e Make sure the data transmission protocol and the baud r
46. rriage Return Control character starting a new line of text CRLF Carriage Return and Line Feed CSV Comma Separated Values File format DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Protocol for the dynamic assignment of IP configurations FTP File Transfer Protocol Network protocol for data transmission HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol Protocol for data transmission via a network IP Internet Protocol LAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting Diode LF Line Feed Control character signifying the end of a line of text OF Optical Fibre RPC Remote Procedure Call Technique enabling inter procedural communication TCP Transmission Control Protocol Transport protocol for packet switching in connection oriented networks URL Uniform Resource Locator UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply UTC Universal Time Coordinated XML Extensible Markup Language Extensible Markup Language 6 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety 2 Safety 2 1 Appropriate Usage The Sunny Central Communication Controller SC COM is the central communication interface of the Sunny Central The SC COM establishes the connection between the Sunny Central and the operator The SC COM is used in the Sunny Central of the CP XT and the CP US production series The SC COM may only be used in accordance with the specifications of this manual Any other use may result in personal injury or property damage The data collected by the SC COM can deviate from the da
47. rsion The type label provides a unique identification of the SC COM The type label can be found on the top of the enclosure You will find the following information on the type label e Device type e Serial number e Registration ID e MAC addresses of the LAN interfaces The firmware version can be found in the user interface of the SC COM The current firmware version is displayed on the right hand side of the status bar You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from the SMA Service Line The type label must be permanently attached to the product Symbol on the Type Label Symbol Explanation Observe the documentation AR Observe all documentation supplied with the product Additional Label with Data The type label contains a label with the serial number of the SC COM the registration ID and the MAC addresses of the LAN interface You can pull off this label and attach it to your documents or to a place where you can quickly access the data Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 15 4 Logging In and Out of the User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Logging In and Out of the User Interface 4 1 Logging Into the User Interface Default Network Settings of the SC COM for the Service Interface on Delivery IP address 192 168 100 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Password for the installer and user user groups sma D Identical passwords for the user groups If
48. ta ofthe energy meter The SC COM data must not be used for billing purposes The enclosed documentation is an integral part of the product e Read and follow the documentation to ensure proper and optimum use of the SC COM e Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference 2 2 Target Group Qualifications The tasks described in this manual may be performed by qualified persons only Skilled persons must have the following qualifications e Knowledge of how the device works and is operated e Knowledge of how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices e Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices e Training in the installation and configuration of IT systems e Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives e Knowledge of and adherence to this manual and all safety precautions Skilled persons must be authorised to modify grid relevant parameters of connected devices The SC COM distinguishes between two user groups user and installer see Section 10 1 page 40 2 3 Safety Precautions NOTICE Damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge can damage or destroy electronic components Observe the ESD safety regulations when working on the device e Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the inverter e Discharge the electrostatic charge by touching uncoated earthed enclosure
49. to multiple e mail addresses separate the e mail addresses with commas 6 In the field E mail when select the desired event type when the e mail is to be sent 7 Enter the required data in the fields Mail Server SMTP Sender e mail User name and Password 8 Select the button testing M A test e mail is sent to the specified e mail address A test e mail has not been received e Check if the test e mail is in the spam folder e Make sure that the network settings of the SC COM are correct e Make sure the settings of the e mail server are correct 9 Select the button Save Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 35 8 Updating the Firmware SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Updating the Firmware 8 1 Information on Updating the Firmware You have the option of updating the firmware of the SC COM automatically via the user interface When the SC COM firmware is updated all the settings and data will be saved D No access to the user interface During the update the SC COM restarts and access to the user interface will be temporarily blocked 8 2 Enabling Automatic Firmware Updates If the SC COM has Sunny Portal access you can have the firmware updated automatically The SC COM checks whether a new firmware version is available every time data is transmitted to Sunny Portal If a firmware update is available the SC COM will download the firmware update from the Internet and install it between 1 00 a m and 4 00 a m The automatic firmwa
50. view the operating data of supported devices e To prevent unauthorised access to the operating data deactivate the RPC interface Procedure 1 Log into the user interface as an installer 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt Security 3 Select the option Disabled in the field RPC interface A Select the button Save Operating Manual SC COM BE en 20 21 6 Setting the SC COM SMA Solar Technology AG 6 2 Configuring System Settings 6 2 1 Setting the Date Time and Time Zone 1 Log in on the user interface Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt System Select Change in the field Time zone UTC offset Select the correct time zone in the drop down list Time zone UTC offset nA BR OO N Select an option in the Automatic change from summer time to winter time field Option Explanation yes Automatic change from summer time to winter time is active no Automatic change from summer time to winter time is not active Date and time have to be set manually 6 Enter the current date in the New date field 7 Enter the current time in the New time field 8 Select the button Save 6 2 2 Setting the Language You can also set the language of the user interface via the XML file custom xml see Section 6 3 Customer Specific Settings via XML File page 24 Procedure 1 Log in on the user interface 2 Select Sunny Central gt Settings gt System 3 Select the desired language in the Language fiel
51. w AEN NEEN le DEE SEG ee Te 37 9 2 Sending ZIP File with Service Information sausus urnana enaar 39 TE E A0 TOM User Groups ee en ara ENEE Ee et d 40 19 2 XML Fil c stom xml on a Si sea phrase ele DEREN 40 10 2 1 Structure of the XML File custom ml 40 10 2 2 Parameters and Values for the custom xml Pie Al 10 3 Plant Presentation in Sunny Portal zes aa a IE ee 43 10 4 Accessing the SCCOM via Sunny Portal 3 240420 ns nenn Hei 43 Technical Data de an a N ee 44 Conan EI IE 45 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document 1 Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for the Sunny Central Communication Controller device type with hardware version El and firmware version 1 04 or higher Target Group This document is intended for skilled persons Only persons with the appropriate skills are allowed to perform the tasks described in this document see Section 2 2 Target Group Qualifications page 7 Additional Information Additional information is available at www SMA Solar com Document title Document type Plant Communication in Large Scale PV Plants Basic Principle of Plant Communication Technical description Setting up the Local FTP Server Configuring a Local FTP Server for the Receipt of the PV Technical information Plant Data via the FTP Push Function of the SUNNY WEBBOX SUNNY PORTAL User manual Interface for Modbus Communic
52. work Inverter internal network Monitoring network Technician Service interface Switch System router Internet Sin a Ko Eee i del e E ee ba E Technician Technician Service interface Figure 3 Basic principle of communication in large scale PV power plants example 10 SC COM BE en 20 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Control Network LAN2 In the control network the specifications of the network operator for grid management such as target values for active and reactive power are transmitted The SC COM transmits these specifications to the Sunny Central Monitoring Network LAN3 In the monitoring network the data for monitoring and parameterisation is transmitted The parameters can be configured via an integrated web server and the user interface The user interface also displays error messages and operating data 3 3 LEDs of the SC COM 3 Product Description 3 3 1 LEDs on the Enclosure BE eseervess SS Z Se i AA 5 SDHC 5 LED designation Status Explanation POWER Glowing green The SC COM is supplied with voltage Off The SC COM is not supplied with voltage SD1 Flashing green Read or write access to system drive SD2 Flashing green Read or write access to internal data drive CF Flashing green Read or write access to external SD c
53. y Boa 27 7 3 2 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Bot 27 7 3 3 Deletingithe Sunny Portal Butter 24 2 04 Risa tees 2 Na Meier MP ee 27 7 4 Setting Data Communication with the FTP Semer 28 7 4 1 Defining Read and Write Access Rights for the FTP Server 28 7 4 2 Calling up the FTP Server via the Internet Browser 28 7 4 3 Setting and Testing the FTP Push Function 0 0 2 0 e nett E eee 29 7 5 Making Settings for Modbus Communication aoas sasas aaaeeeaa 30 7 5 1 Managing ModbusProfiless 1 2 ars een een AE ek SE A 30 79 2 Changing the Unit Dr ee ee ere Se eh e nee 30 7 6 Downloading Data KR EEN ER 31 7 6 1 Downloading Dataiin XML Formats Aaa nagar ee ee dan 31 7 0 2 Downloading Data in CSV Format ed a se Moores ela feta een Taek 31 7 7 Storing Data on the Memory Gdrd p enced EEN 33 7 7 1 Information on Saving Data on a Memory Cord 33 77 2 Inserting the Memory Gard 2022 deeg a na nn en EEE ee eee een ee 33 7 7 3 Enabling and Disabling Data Storage on the Memory Cord 33 7 8 Determining Available Memory Space u een 34 7 9 Displaying and Downloading the Event Report 34 7 10 Activating Alert in the Event of a Poult else ea en 35 Updating the Firmware a nn 36 8 1 Information on Updating the Firmwater nu 22 2 ae een e 36 8 2 Enabling Automatic Firmware Updates an nee run 36 8 3 Updating the Firmware via the User Interface 0 2 ect e ne net teens 36 Troubleshooting EE 37 SL Error Ovewie

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