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1. Closed loop control For Cluster Controller systems with self consumption the operating mode Closed loop control is used In this operating mode you can regulate the active power fed in by the system at the grid connection point and limit it e g to a fixed percentage value In addition to the total system power the Cluster Controller needs the measured actual value of the active power fed in at the grid connection point 66 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 Grid Management Services 13 2 Setting Parameters for Grid Management Services in the Inverters To enable the inverters in the system to implement the grid management service setpoints of the Cluster Controller you will first need to set the corresponding parameters in the inverters Requirement O You must have received a personal SMA Grid Guard code application form for the SMA Grid Guard code available at www SMA Solar com for further information on the SMA Grid Guard code see Section 15 5 page 87 Procedure 1 Log in to the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the SMA Grid Guard symbol 3 in the status bar This opens the SMA Grid Guard dialog 3 In the field Individual access code enter the personal SMA Grid Guard code A Select OK M The SMA Grid Guard mode is activated In the system tree updating the symbols for access rights SMA Grid Guard symbol and padlock symbol can take up to two minutes S
2. Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings gt User rights gt Access control in the device menu e Select Edit e In the field Set installer password enter the PUK of the desired inverter as the new system password e In the field Confirm password enter the new system password again e Select Save M The Cluster Controller changes the system password for the user group Installer and the inverter is no longer displayed with a padlock symbol in the system tree 4 To unlock additional inverters repeat step 3 for the desired inverters 5 Adapt the installer password and the user password of the Cluster Controller to the desired system passwords e Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings gt User rights gt Access control in the device menu e Select Edit e In the field Set installer password enter the desired system password for the user group Installer as a new system password e In the field Confirm password enter the new system password again e In the field Set user password enter the desired system password for the user group User e In the field Confirm password enter the new system password again e Select Save M The Cluster Controller changes the system passwords of both user groups and transmits the changed system passwords fo the inverters 86 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA Ame
3. The settings are saved in the Cluster Controller and are then transmitted fo all devices of the affected device class The save process is displayed on the user interface of the Cluster Controller via an hourglass symbol and may take several hours if the DC input voltage in the inverter is too low e g at night 7 2 2 Setting the Parameters of an Individual Device The parameters that you are able to set for a device depend on the rights of your user group see Section 4 1 page 25 Procedure 1 Select the desired device in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group that contains the parameter which is to be configured Note that it may take a moment to read off the values since they are retrieved directly from the device Select Edit Set the desired parameter Select Save Hoan w The settings are saved in the Cluster Controller and are then transmitted to the affected device The save process is displayed on the user interface of the Cluster Controller via an hourglass symbol and may take several hours if the DC input voltage in the inverter is too low e g at night 7 3 Deactivating the Webconnect Function of the Inverters If the Webconnect function is activated for the inverters in the system you should deactivate the Webconnect function of the inverters to avoid unnecessary attempts by the inverters to connect with Sunny Portal The Webconnect function of the
4. Position Designation Explanation A Toolbar Provides access to the main functions of the Cluster Controller B System tree Presents all devices in the system in a tree structure Device menu Provides various device information and configuration options for the selected devices in the system tree B via individual menus 26 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A User Interface of the Cluster Controller Position Designation Explanation D Content area Displays the content of the selected menu E Status bar Displays the following information Serial number of the Cluster Controller Firmware version of the Cluster Controller After login to the user interface the following additional infor mation is displayed System password security Update information For the user group Installer with SMA Grid Guard code SMA Grid Guard symbol 3 User group Status of connection to system Date and time If the automatic update of the Cluster Controller is activated see Section 14 1 1 page 77 and a new firmware version is available the new firmware version is displayed in brackets after the current firmware version 4 2 2 Toolbar Explanation Opens the menu Settings for the Cluster Controller Opens a dialog box with information on the Clus ter Controller product documentation user manual and installation manual Symbol Designation Settings ri Logout Logs
5. User Manual SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER ClusterController BA en 14 Version 1 4 AMERICAN ENGLISH Legal Provisions SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is property of SMA Solar Technology AG Any publication whether in whole or in part requires prior written approval by SMA Solar Technology AG Internal reproduction used solely for the purpose of product evaluation or other proper use is allowed and does not require prior approval SMA Warranty You can download the current warranty conditions from the Internet at www SMA Solar com Software Licenses The licenses for the software modules used with this product can be found on the supplied CD Trademarks All trademarks are recognized even if not explicitly identified as such A lack of identification does not mean that a product or symbol is not trademarked The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of these marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under license Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed by the Modbus Organization Inc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Phillips and Pozidriv are registered trademarks of Phillips Screw Company Torx is a registered trademark of Acument Global Technologies Inc SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany Tel 49 561
6. you can make additional settings for the fallback see Section 13 5 page 74 The setpoint for active power limitation is specified in percent The total system power is taken as the reference value By default the system inverter power determined by the Cluster Controller is set as the value for the total system power If necessary you can adjust the value when configuring the active power limitation Open loop control For Cluster Controller systems without selfconsumption and with direct limitation of active power feed in the operating mode Open loop control is used In this operating mode the Cluster Controller can receive the grid management service setpoints from three different types of signal source The different signal sources can be combined Type of setpoint signal Explanation Digital signals The setpoints are transmitted to the Cluster Controller as digital signals in the form of binary values Up to four re lay contacts can be used for the active power limitation and the reactive power setpoint Analog signals The setpoints are transmitted to the Cluster Controller as analog current signals Current signals from O mA to 20 mA can be transmitted for the active power limitation and the reactive power setpoint Setpoint signal via Modbus client The setpoints are transmitted via a Modbus client to the network port X13 or X14 on the Cluster Controller for in formation on Modbus configuration see Section 12 page 64
7. 254 0 3 and the IP address of the computer is 10 4 33 105 e Change the IP address of the computer to 169 254 0 4 e Change the subnet mask to 255 255 0 0 e Ensure that no gateway address is entered 5 Call up the Cluster Controller via the IP address read off from the display and log in 6 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 7 Disable DHCP if it has not yet been disabled e Select the parameter group External communication gt Ethernet gt DHCP e Select Edit 90 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 17 Network Configuration e In the drop down list Activated select the entry No 8 In the group Ethernet make the desired settings for the static LAN and select Save The Cluster Controller saves the network settings and can no longer be accessed via the old IP address 9 Adapt the network settings of the computer back to the previous network settings that were written down 10 Check whether the Cluster Controller can be accessed via the new IP address If the Cluster Controller cannot be accessed via the new IP address it is likely that the Cluster Controller network settings are incorrect e Check the network settings and adjust if required 11 Connect the Cluster Controller and the computer to the desired node in the static local area network 17 1 2 Configuring the Inverter for a Static LAN You ha
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9. Controller must be registered in Sunny Portal You can access the Cluster Controller via the Internet using Sunny Portal see Section 16 page 88 In addition Sunny Portal can monitor the operation of the Cluster Controller For this communication monitoring the Cluster Controller sends a signal to Sunny Portal at a time interval specified by the user If the signal fails to arrive Sunny Portal alerts the user via e mail depending on the strictness of the communication monitoring configured in Sunny Portal see user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal 24 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller 4 1 User Groups and User Rights The Cluster Controller distinguishes between the user groups User and Installer To prevent two users from making changes at the same time via the user interface only one user can ever be logged into the Cluster Controller at a time The user groups have the following rights Right User group User Installer Making system settings in the Cluster Controller Vv Vv Configuring the Cluster Controller for the local area net v Vv work see Section 17 1 1 page 90 Changing the HTTP port see Section 17 4 page 92 Vv Vv or the NAT port see Section 17 5 page 92 Reading off the inverter power and the inverter parame Vv Vv ter settings via the device men
10. For this purpose either Sunny Portal or an NTP server acts as the source You do not need to register in Sunny Portal 42 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 System Settings Procedure i Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt Time settings Select Edit If required use the drop down list Standard daylight saving time conversion on to set automatic conversion between standard and daylight saving time If necessary set the automatic time synchronization using the drop down list Automatic time synchronization In the drop down list Time synchronization source select the desired time synchronization source If an NTP server is to be used as a time synchronization source enter the name or the IP address of the desired NTP server in the field NTP server In the drop down list Time zone select the desired time zone 9 Select Save M For automatic time synchronization the Cluster Controller synchronizes the date and the time with Sunny Portal or the NTP server once a day at around 9 p m To trigger time synchronization manually select the button Execute in the field Trigger time synchronization For manual time synchronization the Cluster Controller synchronizes the date and the time with the time synchronization source The time synchronizatio
11. Status of the update file Status Explanation Download available The update file is available for downloading Ready The update file has been downloaded and can be sent to the devices in the system Sending The update file is being sent to the devices in the system Waiting The update file is in the queue and will be sent to the devices in the system as soon as possible 4 2 4 5 Grid Management Services Menu In the menu Grid management services you can make settings for grid management services e g setpoints for active power limitation or the reactive power setpoint The menu Grid management services is only displayed if the Cluster Controller is selected in the system tree Configurable parameters for digital and analog inputs Parameter Explanation Time interval for the output value Indicates the time interval at which the control command with the current output value is to be sent to the inverters providing that the setpoint sent by the signal generator has not changed Configurable parameters for digital inputs Parameter Explanation Failure tolerance time Indicates the time as of which an invalid input status is recorded as a fault Configurable parameters for analog inputs Parameter Explanation Failure tolerance time Indicates the time as of which an invalid input status is recorded as a fault Initial value input signal Initial value for the input signal Final value input signal Final value fo
12. as the initial value for the active power limitation setpoint and 16 mA is set as the end value for the active power limitation setpoint If the grid operator sends a signal of 3 5 mA to the Cluster Controller the Cluster Controller then classifies this signal as 4 mA because the value of 4 mA is set as the lower limit for the active power limitation setpoint If the grid operator sends a signal of 17 mA to the Cluster Controller the Cluster Controller then classifies this signal as 16 mA because the value of 16 mA is set as the upper limit for the active power limitation setpoint Setpoint for active power limitation in Invalid value range percent lt 3 5 mA und gt 17 mA End setpoint 100 Start setpoint Signal strength in mA 3 54 16 17 Figure 8 Example of the importance of the lower and upper limits for setpoints related to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax Configurable parameters for active power control Parameter Explanation Activated Switches the active power control on or off When the active power control is switched on the active power setpoint is being implemented gradually in accordance with your additional settings in the group Settings for active power control When the active power control is switched off the active power setpoint is implemented immediately Time interval in the event of a Indicates the time interval at which the control command with changed se
13. defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required Restart the Cluster Controller Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect it to the voltage supply If the problem persists contact the network administrator 106 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting USB and Update Problem The update via the USB data carrier does not start Cause and corrective measure There are no update files on the USB data carrier or the update files on the USB data carrier are not located in the UPDATE directory Corrective measures e Save the desired update files onto the USB data carrier in the UPDATE directory and connect the USB data carrier to USB port 2 of the Cluster Controller The Cluster Controller does not write any data to the USB data carrier The USB data carrier is connected to USB port 2 The Cluster Controller only writes data to USB data carriers that are connected to USB port 1 Corrective measures e Connect the USB data carrier to USB port 1 Note that the USB data carrier must not be write protected No inverters or not all inverters report back with the version number of the sent update file If you have configured the automatic update and
14. desired port default setting port 80 a AUN Select Save 17 5 Changing the NAT Port 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group External communication gt Ethernet gt Nat 92 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 17 Network Configuration 3 Select Edit 4 In the field Port enter the desired port default setting port 80 5 Select Save User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 93 18 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting 18 1 LED States 18 1 1 Operation LEDs Assignment of the Status LED A The status LED can display the following statuses Status of the Cluster Controller e Status of the connected inverters e Status of the system communication e Status of the grid management services If the status LED is not glowing green after commissioning refer also to the event log of the Cluster Controller to determine the precise cause of the error The details of each error are logged in the event log see Section 9 1 page 55 LED Status Cause and corrective measure All off The Cluster Controller is not connected to the volt age supply Corrective measures e Connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply see the Cluster Controller installation manual The voltage supply is reverse connected or the power supply u
15. devices in the system The update process was successful if the version number of the sent update file is displayed for all affected devices Xx No device or not all affected devices report back with the version number of the sent update file e Rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 Performing a Manual Update via the User Interface 1 Select the desired update file and download onto the computer update files are available at www SMA Solar com Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer In the system tree select the system and select the menu Updates in the device menu Select the parameter group Update aA AUN In the field Upload update file up2 select Browse M The file selection window opens 6 Select the desired update file and select Open M The name of the update file is displayed in the field Upload update file up2 7 Select Execute M The update file is uploaded and executed Performing a Manual Update via the USB Data Carrier 1 Prepare the USB data carrier e Select the desired update file and download onto the computer update files are available at www SMA Solar com e Connect the USB data carrier to the computer e In the first partition of the USB data carrier create a file folder in the root directory with the title UPDATE If there is more than one partition on the USB data carrier the Cluster Controller only searches the first partition for update files e Cop
16. field Activated select the entry Yes e If the e mail is to be displayed in a language other than the currently configured language select the desired e mail language in the drop down list Language e In the field E mail address es enter the recipient s e mail address If more than one e mail address is to be entered separate each of the e mail addresses with a comma or a semicolon 5 If required set a filter for the alarm e Select the group Filter settings e If there is to be no alarm for reactive power setpoint events select the entry No in the drop down list Alarm at reactive power setpoint e If there is to be no alarm for active power limitation events select the entry No in the drop down list Alarm at active power limitation 6 Select Save 7 Test the alarm via e mail e Select the group E mail e In the field Send test e mail select Execute M The Cluster Controller sends a test e mail fo the given e mail address OK is displayed in the field Result of the last e mail dispatch The test e mail could not be sent Possible error cause You have entered the e mail address incorrectly there is no Internet connection or the Cluster Controller network settings are faulty e Correct the e mail address entered e Establish an Internet connection e Ensure that the SMTP settings of the Cluster Controller are correct e If there is a proxy server in your LAN ensure that the proxy settings of the Cluster Contro
17. group Device gt Country settings 3 Select Edit 4 In the drop down list Date format select the desired date format Abbreviation Explanation DD Day MM Month YYYY Year 5 Select Save 6 4 Setting the Number Format i No effect on data exports The changes to the format only affect the display on the user interface and the Cluster Controller display The format change has no effect on data exports Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group Device gt Country settings Select Edit In the drop down list Number format select the desired number format Select Save aA AUN 6 5 Setting the Time Format iJ No effect on data exports The changes to the format only affect the display on the user interface and the Cluster Controller display The format change has no effect on data exports Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt Country settings 3 Select Edit User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 Al 6 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 In the drop down list Time format select the desired time format Abbreviation Explanation HH 24 hour format hh 12 hour format mm Minutes ss Seconds 5 Select Save 6 6 Setting the Tempera
18. has occurred in the LAN Corrective measures e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Check whether the network components are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 1i 18 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Problem Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller does not send The data transmission is incorrectly configured any data to Sunny Portal Corrective measures e Ifthe Cluster Controller is not yet registered in Sunny Portal register the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal see Section 11 1 page 60 e Test the connection to Sunny Portal see Section 11 5 page 62 e Check the settings for Sunny Portal see Section 11 page 60 An error has occurred in the LAN Corrective measures e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Check whether the network components are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components After replacement of the Cluster Con The system has been registered twice in Sunny Portal The troller two systems with the same sys new Cluster Controller logs into Sunny Portal with a new tem name appear in Sunny Portal system identifier Sunny Portal creates a new system for this system identifier e
19. have requested PUKs for several inverters you must unlock each inverter individually with the corresponding PUK iJ Communication connection required between the Cluster Controller and the inverter during the unlocking process In order for the changed password settings to become effective there must be a communication connection between the Cluster Controller and the respective inverter during the unlocking process Only unlock the inverter with PUK if there is a communication connection to the inverter The inverter must not be displayed with a communication error S User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 85 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Procedure 1 Reset the password settings of the Cluster Controller via the display e Select the display view Settings To do this simultaneously press and hold the OK and ESC buttons on the keypad for two seconds The display view Settings opens Select the Reset password line and press OK The display view Confirm the resetting appears Select OK and confirm with OK The user password and the installer password are reset 2 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer with the default system password 1111 The inverters are each displayed with a padlock symbol in the system tree 3 Adapt the installer password of the Cluster Controller to the PUK of the desired inverter As a result the inverter can be accessed again
20. in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group system communication gt Measured values gt Meter on Speedwire 3 Select Edit 4 Check whether the serial number of the Energy Meter installed at the grid connection point is displayed in the field Serial Number If the correct serial number is not displayed delete the serial number shown and enter the serial number of the required Energy Meter instead 5 Select Save M The desired Energy Meter is now used as the Speedwire meter The meter reading of the previously used Energy Meter is adopted 10 3 Reading Off the Type Serial Number and Firmware Version of the Devices 1 Select the device in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Tip The serial number and the firmware version of the Cluster Controller are also displayed at the bottom left in the status bar 2 To read off the serial number of the device select the parameter group Type label gt Type label User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 57 10 System Management and Replacing Components SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 3 To read off the firmware version of the integrated communication interface e g SMA Speedwire Webconnect data module select the parameter group Type label gt Type label Here the firmware version of the communication interface is displayed in the field Software package 4 To read off the firmware version of the inverter select the parameter group
21. in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Sunny Portal gt Status and Actions 3 In the field Portal connection test select Execute M The Cluster Controller performs the connection test OK is displayed in the field Result of the last connection test The connection test has failed e Rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 62 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 11 Sunny Portal 11 6 Adjusting the System Identifier for Sunny Portal In the following cases you must adjust the system identifier for Sunny Portal in the Cluster Controller Another communication device e g Sunny WebBox has already sent system data of the affected system to Sunny Portal You have reset the Cluster Controller to the default settings You have replaced the Cluster Controller with another Cluster Controller Procedure iF Log into Sunny Portal using the available access data see the user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal If there is already a Sunny WebBox in the Sunny Portal system where you wish to integrate the Cluster Controller delete the Sunny WebBox from the Sunny Portal system see user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal In Sunny Portal copy the system identifier e Select Configuration gt System properties e Select the tab System data e Select Edit e Copy the system identifier to the clipboard Log into the C
22. made up of device name serial number of the device and the parameter name Individual values are separated by a colon Example D lt Key gt SENSO700 5 141 TmpMdul C lt Key gt Min Minimum value in the measurement interval calculated by all devices con nected to the Cluster Controller Max Maximum value in the measurement interval calculated by all devices con nected to the Cluster Controller Mean Mean value in the measurement interval calculated by all devices connected to the Cluster Controller Base Number of measured values in the interval number of calculated values 50 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 Exporting System Data Designation Explanation Period Length of the measurement interval in seconds TimeStamp Time stamp at which the average was calculated 8 3 Setting the Measured Value Name You can have the measured values displayed as follows e Technical name of the measured values example Metering TotWhOut e Name of the measured values as a term example Total yield Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Data logging gt Export 3 Select Edit A Set the measured value name e In the drop down list Measured value name in local language select Yes in order to display the measured values as a term e In the drop down list Measured value name in
23. measures e Check the Modbus configuration using the assignment tables and adjust if required see the Technical Description SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Modbus Interface 110 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting Sunny Portal Problem The registration of the Cluster Con troller in Sunny Portal failed Cause and corrective measure Sunny Portal cannot currently be accessed due to mainte nance Corrective measures e Call up www SunnyPortal com and check for any messages regarding maintenance The Cluster Controller is already registered in another Sun ny Portal system for example if you have replaced the Cluster Controller Corrective measures e Adjust the system identifier for Sunny Portal in the Cluster Controller see Section 11 6 page 63 The registration of another device in Sunny Portal failed There may be a firmware problem in the affected device Corrective measures e Contact the Service see Section 21 page 116 The connection test to Sunny Portal has failed The data transmission is incorrectly configured Corrective measures e Ifthe Cluster Controller is not yet registered in Sunny Portal register the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal see Section 11 1 page 60 e Test the connection to Sunny Portal see Section 11 5 page 62 e Check the settings for Sunny Portal see Section 11 page 60 An error
24. minutes the XML files are packaged to a ZIP file containing three XML files Directory path and structure of the file name Directory path XML YYYY MM YYYYMMDD Structure of the file name for an individual XML file HHMMSS xml Structure of the file name for a ZIP file HHMMSS zip Example daily report file from 2012 10 15 09 48 02 a m __ XML 2012 10 20121015 094802 xml User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 49 8 Exporting System Data SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC File structure example lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 gt lt ClusterController gt lt Info gt lt Created gt 2012 02 10T01 37 04 lt Created gt lt Culture gt de lt Culture gt lt UtcOffset gt 60 lt UtcOffset gt lt DST gt True lt DST gt lt Info gt lt MeanPublic gt lt Key gt Cluster Controller 1 155000234 Metering TotWhOut lt Key gt lt Mean gt 761 858 lt Mean gt lt Base gt 1 lt Base gt lt Period gt 300 lt Period gt lt Timestamp gt 2012 02 09T10 55 52 lt Timestamp gt lt MeanPublic gt lt MeanPublic gt lt MeanPublic gt lt ClusterController gt Designation Explanation Info Information Created Date of creation Culture Language UtcOffset Offset in minutes to UTC DST Daylight saving time standard time adjustment MeanPublic Data of the mean values CurrentPublic Data of the instantaneous values Key Name of the element
25. possible from the perspective of the Cluster Controller the IP address ranges of both networks must be different By default the Cluster Controller uses address range 172 22 16 172 22 0 1 to 172 22 255 255 for the Speedwire network e Ensure that different IP address ranges are used for the Speedwire network and the LAN iJ Observe the configuration of the router and the network switch For the Speedwire connection the product uses IP addresses from the Unicast range and also IP addresses from the Multicast range 239 8 239 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 e When using a router or network switch ensure that the router and the network switch forward the Multicast telegrams required for the Speedwire connection to all nodes in the Speedwire network for further information on how to configure the router or network switch see the manual from the manufacturer Procedure 1 Write down the previous IP address subnet mask and gateway address of the computer 2 Connect the computer to port X13 or X14 on the Cluster Controller 3 Read off and write down the IP address of the Cluster Controller from the display e Select the display view External communication e Read off the IP address from the IP address line and write it down 4 Adapt the network settings of the computer e Adapt the IP address Example adapting the IP address of the computer to the address range of the Cluster Controller The IP address of the Cluster Controller is 169
26. the Inter net connection was interrupted or is interrupted the up date file may not have been correctly downloaded from the Internet Corrective measures e Ensure that an Internet connection is established The automatic update for the inverters starts again on the following day e To start the update directly perform a manual update see Section 14 2 2 page 80 The USB data carrier was removed from the Cluster Con troller during the update process Corrective measures e Reconnect the USB data carrier to USB port 2 and perform a manual device update see Section 14 2 2 page 80 User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 107 18 Troubleshooting Problem SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure No inverters or not all inverters report Due to missing DC input voltage to the inverters an up back with the version number of the sent update file date file has been sent and saved in the inverter but has not yet been run The DC input voltage can vary depend ing on the time of day the weather or the condition of the PV modules e g pollution or covered with snow Corrective measures e To start the update directly perform a manual update see Section 14 2 2 page 80 After five attempts the update file could not be sent to the inverters in the system Corrective measures e Check the status of the Speedwire connection of the inverters via the menu Instantane
27. the NetID IP address subnet mask the configured country data set and the display language Reading off the IP address from the user interface of the Cluster Controller 1 In the system tree select the desired inverter and select the menu Instantaneous values in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group System communication gt Speedwire and read off the IP address 58 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 10 System Management and Replacing Components 10 5 Adding an Inverter 1 Connect the new inverter to the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller installation manual 2 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer The new inverter is displayed with a padlock symbol in the system tree 3 Adjust the device password of the inverter marked with the padlock symbol to the system password see Section 15 3 page 84 4 If you are using Sunny Portal activate the inverter in Sunny Portal see the user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal 10 6 Replacing the Cluster Controller or an Inverter For information on replacing the Cluster Controller or an inverter in the Cluster Controller system see the Installation Manual Replacement of SMA Devices in PV Systems with Communication Products at www SMA Solar com User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 59 11 Sunny Portal SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 11 Sunny Portal 11 1 Registering the Clust
28. the fallback for active power limitation select the group Act power lim via PV system ctrl 9 Select Edit 10 Make the desired settings 11 Select Save 76 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 14 Update 14 Update 14 1 Automatic Update Recommended 14 1 1 Setting the Automatic Update for Cluster Controller In the automatic update of the Cluster Controller only update files for the Cluster Controller are taken into account The update files are downloaded via the Internet from the SMA Update Portal The Cluster Controller checks once a day whether a new update is available If a new update is available the Cluster Controller downloads the update The update process starts automatically the following night at 11 p m Settings already made for the Cluster Controller and the system data are retained after the update If an automatic update process for the Cluster Controller is interrupted e g due to a power outage the Cluster Controller restarts the update process at the next possible time Requirement O The Cluster Controller must be connected to the Internet Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt Update 3 Select Edit 4 Select the desired entry in the drop down list Automatic update Entry Explanation Yes Activates the automatic update No Deactivate
29. was briefly interrupted it is possible that the DHCP server has assigned the Cluster Controller a new IP address Corrective measures e Select the display view External communication and read out the current IP address of the Cluster Controller e Call up the IP address via the web browser User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 103 18 Troubleshooting Problem The login page does not open SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure There is a problem in the LAN Corrective measures Ensure that the network cables are correctly connected to the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller installation manual Check whether the network components network cables or connectors are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required Restart the Cluster Controller Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect it to the voltage supply Note that this can lead to loss of system data If the problem persists contact the network administrator The login page does not open If the Cluster Controller is accessed via the Internet there may not currently be an Internet connection or the port for warding to the Cluster Controller from the router may be missing or may have been set u
30. 18 Troubleshooting Modbus Problem The Cluster Controller cannot be ac cessed by the Modbus client SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure The required Modbus server is not activated Corrective measures e Activate the required Modbus server see Section 12 1 page 64 The correct IP address for the Cluster Controller is not set in the Modbus client Corrective measures e Read off the IP address of Cluster Controller see Section 10 4 1 page 58 e Ensure that the correct IP address for the Cluster Controller is set in the Modbus client see manual from manufacturer The Modbus profile contains mea sured values that are not supported by the SMA device The Modbus configuration may be incorrect Corrective measures e Check the Modbus configuration using the assignment tables and adjust if required see the Technical Description SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Modbus Interface The Cluster Controller does not re spond within the response time speci fied by the Modbus client The Modbus configuration may be incorrect Corrective measures e Check the Modbus configuration using the assignment tables and adjust if required see the Technical Description SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Modbus Interface The Cluster Controller does not trans mit a value specified in the Modbus profile to the devices in the system The Modbus configuration may be incorrect Corrective
31. 2 1 page 64 6 When using the digital inputs make the settings for the digital inputs e Select the group Settings of digital inputs e In the field Failure tolerance time enter a value above 1 second if possible This prevents e g a brief simultaneous activation of two relays of a ripple control receiver during a Cluster Controller status change being classified as an invalid status 7 When using the analog inputs make the settings for the analog inputs e Select the group Settings of analog inputs e In the field Failure tolerance time enter the desired time interval e In the field Initial value input signal enter the desired value 68 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 Grid Management Services e In the field Final value input signal enter the desired value e In the field Start setpoint active power limitation enter the desired value e In the field End setpoint active power limitation enter the desired value 8 Select the group Settings for active power control and select the desired setting in the field Active power control switched on in the drop down list Setting Explanation Yes The active power setpoint is implemented gradually in accordance with your additional settings in the group Settings for active power control No The active power setpoint is implemented immediately 9 If you have activated active power control make the following additional set
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35. ANSI NFPA 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 regulations or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product 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 non compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product The product 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 product read all of the instructions cautions and warnings in this manual Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 5 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Table of Contents 1 Information on this Document csssscsscercesssecesccncssscsseereees 11 ll Validiy esseen e A A 11 R2 Torget Groups spocie e nr ar a e E 11 1 3 Additional Information ccccccsscscssssesesesssseecscesessscatsnessescseesesceseeneees 11 TA Symboles eiee a E R uae ends 11 Lo Typographies ensaninn en ane a E E 12 1 6 Nomenclature c c ccccccccscsscscsssssssssssscsescsnsssssacecesessscanssessesceeessacanaensees 12 By E E
36. Cluster Controller is reset to the default settings Stored system data is deleted 3 To exit the display view press ESC 4 To confirm the settings that are to be reset perform the following steps e Press OK The display view Confirm the resetting appears Select OK and confirm with OK The selected settings are reset If the network settings were reset or the Cluster Controller was reset to default settings the Cluster Controller restarts 5 If you are using Sunny Portal and the Cluster Controller has been reset to default settings adjust the PV system identifier for Sunny Portal in the Cluster Controller see Section 11 6 page 63 User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 113 19 Accessories SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 19 Accessories You will find the accessories for your product in the following overview If required these can be ordered from SMA or your distributor Designation Short description SMA order number Top hat rail power sup Top hat rail power supply unit for CLCON PWRSUPPLY ply unit SMA Cluster Controller USB flash drive 4 GB USB flash drive with storage capacity of USB FLASHDRV4GB 4 GB USB flash drive 8 GB USB flash drive with storage capacity of USB FLASHDRV8GB 8 GB Not available in all countries For information on whether an accessory is available in your country visit the website of your country s SMA subsidiary at www SMA Solar com or contact your di
37. Controller installation manual User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 101 18 Troubleshooting Problem No measured values for the con nected temperature sensor are shown on the display SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure The temperature sensor is not correctly connected Corrective measures e Ensure that the temperature sensor is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual No measured values for the con nected irradiation sensor are shown on the display If no measured values are displayed for the irradiation sensor either the characteristic curve of the irradiation sen sor is not configured or the irradiation sensor is not cor rectly connected Corrective measures e Ensure that the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is configured see Section 7 1 page 44 e Ensure that the irradiation sensor is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual Though it is not connected a mea sured value of up to 2 2 V for pin group Analog voltage input 4 is shown on the display and the user in terface Login Problem The login page does not open and the status LED Cal is flashing red If no sensor is connected to the pin group Analog volt age input 4 a measured value for this pin group of up to 2 2 V will nevertheless be shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller Correcti
38. Device components gt Type label gt Central assembly Here the firmware version is displayed in the field Software version 10 4 IP Addresses of the Devices 10 4 1 Reading Off the IP Address of the Cluster Controller You have two options for reading off the IP address of the Cluster Controller e Reading off the IP address from the display e Reading off the IP address from the user interface Reading off the IP address from the display e On the Cluster Controller select the display view External communication and read off the IP address Reading off the IP address from the user interface 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group External communication and read off the IP address e If the Cluster Controller automatically receives its IP address via DHCP read off the IP address in the group DHCP e If the Cluster Controller has received a static IP address read off the IP address in the group Ethernet 10 4 2 Reading Off the IP Address of the Inverter You have two options for reading off the IP address of the inverter e Reading off the IP address from the inverter display e Reading off the IP address from the user interface of the Cluster Controller Reading off the IP address from the inverter display e Tap twice on the enclosure lid The display alternates automatically between the firmware version the serial number of the inverter
39. Directly select the time period for the power values User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 29 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 2 4 2 Instantaneous Values Menu Instantaneous values are measured or calculated values for the device such as temperature and power Different information is displayed depending on whether the system view or the device view is selected in the system tree The values that are displayed depend on the user group and the selected device All values are summarized in expandable parameter groups see Section 4 2 4 8 page 35 Selected view in the system tree Explanation System view Displays values for complete device classes These values are partly compiled from the individual val ues of the respective devices These values are indicated using the arrow symbol gt and can be expanded in order to display additional information on the value When you click on the parameter group the device classes are dis played separately e g System communication Com munication products Device view Displays values for the individual device 4 2 4 3 Settings Menu Depending on whether the system view or the device view is selected in the system tree the menu Settings displays all configurable parameters of the selected system or of the device selected in the system tree The parameters that are displayed depend on the user group and the selected device A
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41. Fallbock cssesesseeseeseseesesseeeeeseesnesseeneeneeens 74 14 Updates isisereseoresos isee eiee reen aaee E rae Ia Ea 77 14 1 Automatic Update Recommended escsssecsesessestesteeteseeseeteeneeees 77 14 1 1 Setting the Automatic Update for Cluster Controller 00 77 14 1 2 Setting the Automatic Update for Connected SMA Devices 77 14 2 Manual Ni eh inte ce cha Senese cece cbactas ctemetendechcesccbeates ees 79 14 2 1 Carrying Out a Manual Update for Cluster Controller 79 14 2 2 Performing a Manual Update for Connected SMA Devices 80 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard ssssssssssssssssssssssseesseeseees 83 15 1 Requirements for a Secure System Password sssesssesssseseeteeeeeees 83 15 2 Changing the System Password tc gyussaccessocarcecisscanscsseaveieteatersonssents 83 15 3 Adapting the Device Password to the System Password 84 15 4 Procedure on Loss of System Passwords ssesssssissrtessessrrrtreeessess 85 T341 Reguesinga PUK ccreicnioonenonarienierannean 85 15 4 2 Unlocking Inverters with PUKS ccccsssseesseeeseessneesneeeterteesnees 85 155 Setting SMA Grid Guard Mode cic nciscninninauinomdnioncon 87 16 Setting Up Access via the Internet ssssssssssssssssssssssesseessees 88 17 Network Configuration essssesseseseseseseososcssoseseseseseososeseseosesesese 90 17 1 Configuration for Static LAN sssssssssssseessssrstereesssssrssrreeessssrrrrreeess
42. If you have selected a language other than German via the user interface the display language will be English 6 1 2 Adjusting the Display Contrast 1 Call up the display view Settings To do this simultaneously press and hold the OK and ESC buttons on the keypad for two seconds The display view Settings opens 2 Select the line Display Contrast and use the arrow buttons to adjust the desired display contrast Arrow button Explanation gt Increases the display contrast lt Reduces the display contrast 3 To exit the display view Settings press ESC 6 2 Setting the User Interface Language 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt Country settings 3 Select Edit 4 In the drop down list Language select the desired language This changes the display language to English if you choose a user interface language other than German 5 Select Save 40 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 System Settings 6 3 Setting the Date Format i No effect on data exports The changes to the format only affect the display on the user interface and the Cluster Controller display The format change has no effect on data exports Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter
43. MA America LLC 3 Product Description Symbol Designation Explanation C CE marking The product complies with the require ments of the applicable EU directives WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together with household waste but in accor dance with the locally applicable dis posal regulations for electronic waste y Data matrix code 2D code for device specific character istics 3 1 3 LEDs Operation LEDs LED Designation Power LED Explanation Shows whether the Cluster Controller is starting or is in op eration see Section 18 1 LED States page 94 di Status LED Shows the status of the Cluster Controller and the con nected devices as well as the communication status of the system and the status of the grid management services see Section 18 1 LED States page 94 Data carrier status LED Shows the status of the connected USB data carrier see Section 18 1 LED States page 94 Network Port LEDs i Colors and functionality of the network port LEDs are not standardized The colors and functionalities of the network port LEDs are not standardized The colors used by SMA for the link activity LED and the speed LED as well as the corresponding functionalities can deviate in products supplied by third party manufacturers User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 21 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A D gt Position Designati
44. Meter used as the measurement source is displayed under PV system communication gt Measured values gt Meter on Speedwire in the field Serial Number If the correct serial number is not displayed enter the serial number of the required Energy Meter in the field 7 Select Save 8 If you are using one of the analog current inputs of the Cluster Controller as measurement source configure the characteristic curve of this analog current input By this means the current signals measured at the analog current input are converted into the corresponding percentages for active power feed in e Select the parameter group Device gt Inputs outputs gt Analog input e Select Edit e Set the characteristic curve depending on the connected sensor see manual from manufacturer e Select Save Making settings for active power limitation Requirements CO The configuration for the active power limitation must be agreed upon with the responsible grid operator O The necessary parameter for the active power limitation must be set in the inverter see Section 13 2 page 67 Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 In the system tree select the Cluster Controller and select the menu Grid management services in the device menu 3 Make the general settings Select the parameter group General settings gt System control e Select Edit e In the drop down list Operating mode select the entry Closed loop c
45. Section 12 2 page 64 4 2 4 8 Parameter Groups of the Menus Depending on whether you have selected the system view or the device view in the system tree either the parameters of entire device classes or the parameters of the selected device will be displayed in the parameter groups The parameter groups that are displayed in the menu and the information contained in the parameter groups depend on the devices available in the system or the device selected in the system tree Symbol Designation Explanation Status General information on device status Type label All values that identify the device system Settings Update settings Device Values that directly affect the device and that cannot be assigned to any of the other parame ter groups e g DC side Jp Demy User rights All values that affect access to the device or the system Pem DC side Values that affect the DC side of the inverter or Eig the system T AC side Values that affect the AC side of the inverter or the system User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 35 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller Symbol Designation Grid monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Explanation Information that affects the utility grid and is par tially protected by the personal SMA Grid Guard code System communication Values that define the communication between the communication devices and the system as well as information on the u
46. Technology AG SMA America LLC 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard e In the field Set installer password enter the previous system password for the user group Installer e In the field Confirm password confirm the system password e In the field Set user password enter the previous system password of the user group User e In the field Confirm password confirm the system password e Select Save The Cluster Controller changes the device password for all approved devices in the system All devices have now been reset to the previous system passwords A Select Save 5 Restart the Cluster Controller via the user interface see Section 18 3 page 112 M After a maximum of two minutes the new device is displayed without a padlock symbol in the system tree 15 4 Procedure on Loss of System Passwords 15 4 1 Requesting a PUK If you have forgotten the system passwords for both user groups then you can unlock the inverters using a PUK Personal Unlocking Key For every inverter there is one PUK for each user group User and Installer Procedure 1 Download the PUK application form application form available at www SMA Solar com 2 Complete the application form and sign it 3 Send the application form to the Service by e mail fax or mail see Section 21 page 116 15 4 2 Unlocking Inverters with PUKs i Unlocking several inverters using a PUK Each PUK is only valid for one inverter and one user group e If you
47. a carrier e Select the desired update file and download onto the computer update files are available at www SMA Solar com e Connect the USB data carrier to the computer e In the first partition of the USB data carrier create a file folder in the root directory with the title UPDATE If there is more than one partition on the USB data carrier the Cluster Controller only searches the first partition for update files e Copy the downloaded update file up2 to the UPDATE folder e Connect the USB data carrier to USB port 2 of the Cluster Controller M The Cluster Controller copies the update file from the USB data carrier and displays the update file status as Ready in the area Available updates after the download has been completed successfully 78 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 14 Update 14 2 Manual Update 14 2 1 Carrying Out a Manual Update for Cluster Controller You can always perform a manual update even if the automatic update is activated for the Cluster Controller Settings already made for the Cluster Controller and the system data are retained after the update You have the following options for performing the manual update e Performing a manual update via the Internet e Performing a manual update via the user interface e Performing a manual update via the USB data carrier Performing a Manual Update via the Internet Requirement O The Cluster Controller must be co
48. active power operation of your system The Cluster Controller can implement the setpoints either by open loop or closed loop control For Cluster Controller systems without selfconsumption and with direct limitation of active power feed in the operating mode Open loop control is used In this operating mode the Cluster Controller can receive the setpoints either in the form of digital or analog signals or via Modbus The different types of signal source can be combined so that for example the setpoints for the active power limitation are received as digital signals and the reactive power setpoints are received as analog signals For Cluster Controller systems with self consumption the operating mode Closed loop control is used In this operating mode you can regulate the active power fed in by the system at the grid connection point and limit it e g to a fixed percentage value In agreement with your grid operator you can use the user interface of the Cluster Controller to configure which setpoints of the Cluster Controller are to be transmitted to the connected inverters depending on the respective signal In addition you can use a digital response contact or an analog current output signal to inform the grid operator of the setpoints if any for active power limitation and reactive power operation that are currently being used in the system 16 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 3 Product Descr
49. al to Sunny Portal at a configurable time interval If the signal fails to arrive Sunny Portal alerts you via e mail depending on the strictness of the communication monitoring configured in Sunny Portal see the user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal Example Setting communication monitoring The time interval every 8 hours is selected in the Cluster Controller for sending the communication monitoring signal and the communication monitoring setting Sharp is selected in Sunny Portal If Sunny Portal has not received a signal from the Cluster Controller after eight hours and 15 minutes Sunny Portal sends an e mail alarm After the alarm e mail Sunny Portal sends a reminder e mail up to three days later stating that the communication error is still present iJ Failed send attempts are logged in the event log If the send attempt fails e g if Sunny Portal is not available or in the event of network problems the Cluster Controller logs this in the event log see Section 9 1 page 55 Requirement O You must already be registered in Sunny Portal see Section 11 1 page 60 Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Sunny Portal gt Basic settings 3 Select Edit 4 In the drop down list Communication monitoring signal select the desired time interval default setting every 8 hours User Manual ClusterContr
50. allation manual e Check whether the network components network cables or connectors are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Restart the Cluster Controller if required Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect it to the voltage supply e If required assign a fixed IP address for the Cluster Controller see Section 17 1 1 page 90 e If the problem persists contact the network administrator 96 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting LED Status Cause and corrective measure Status Ci glowing red The SD memory card in the Cluster Controller may be defective Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see Section 9 1 page 55 e If the SD memory card is defective contact the Service see Section 21 page 116 flashing red The Cluster Controller could not start correctly A system error has occurred Corrective measures e Contact the Service see Section 21 page 116 ds User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 97 18 Troubleshooting LED Status Data carrier status off glowing green SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Contr
51. at select the entry Yes in the drop down list Data export in CSV format default setting e To export the system data in XML format select the entry Yes in the drop down list Data export in XML format 5 Select Save 8 5 2 Activating or Deactivating the Integrated FTP Server 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt FTP server 3 Select Edit 4 Make the setting for the integrated FTP server e To activate the integrated FTP server select the entry Yes in the drop down list Activated e To deactivate the integrated FTP server select the entry No in the drop down list Activated default setting 5 Select Save 8 5 3 Accessing the Integrated FTP Server via the Web Browser Requirement O The integrated FTP server must be activated see Section 8 5 2 page 52 Example Entering the IP address user ID and system password If you wish to use the password 1111 to log into the Cluster Controller as an installer with the IP address 192 169 4 2 enter the following ftp installer 1111 192 169 4 2 52 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 Exporting System Data Procedure 1 The IP address of the Cluster Controller the user ID and the system password are to be entered in the address bar of the web browser as follows fip UserlD Password IP address Us
52. bance in the device Warning or Error Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see Section 9 1 page 55 e Refer to the device documentation User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 105 18 Troubleshooting Communication Problem Communication with at least one de vice is disturbed SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure There may be a disturbance in the device Corrective measures Check the Cluster Controller event log see Section 9 1 page 55 Refer to the device documentation The Cluster Controller may not be connected to the de vice Corrective measures Ensure that the network cables are correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual Check whether the network components network cables or connectors are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required If the problem persists contact the network administrator Problem Cause and corrective measure Communication with all devices is dis There is a problem in the LAN turbed Corrective measures Ensure that the network cables are correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual Check whether the network components network cables or connectors are
53. ct the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group External communication gt Nat 3 The WAN IP address is shown in the field WAN IP A In order to call up the Cluster Controller user interface later on via the Internet enter the previously noted WAN IP address in the address line of the web browser If you have changed the port you must also specify the port Example Entering the WAN IP address and the port The WAN IP address is 83 246 95 22 and the port is 81 e Enter http 83 246 95 22 81 in the address line of the web browser 88 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 16 Setting Up Access via the Internet Access via DynDNS 1 Set up the desired Internet address with a DynDNS service e g at dyndns com 2 Set up the router for DynDNS see router manual 3 Set up corresponding port forwarding in the router see router manual The Cluster Controller is set to HTTP port 80 and NAT port 80 by default User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 89 17 Network Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 17 Network Configuration 17 1 Configuration for Static LAN 17 1 1 Configuring the Cluster Controller for Static LAN i Different IP address ranges required for Speedwire network and LAN In order for an unambiguous assignment of the IP addresses in the Speedwire network and in the LAN to be
54. ctive Power Limitation at the Grid Connection Point Possibly the grid operator has stipulated closed loop control of active power feed in at the grid connection point for your system If you are not sure about this contact your grid operator If your grid operator requires the system not to feed in any active power you must limit the active power feed in to a fixed value of 0 and additionally adjust the preset value for the active power gradient Thus it is possible to reduce the active power to 0 within a few seconds User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 69 13 Grid Management Services SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC To regulate active power feed in at the grid connection point perform the following actions in the specified order The exact procedure is described in the following sections e Adjusting the settings for the active power gradient e Selecting measurement source of active power feed in at the grid connection point e Making settings for active power limitation Adjusting the Settings for the Active Power Gradient This setting is only required if the grid operator requires the system not to feed in active power Requirement O You must have received a personal SMA Grid Guard code application form for the SMA Grid Guard code available at www SMA Solar com for further information on the SMA Grid Guard code see Section 15 5 page 87 Procedure 1 Log in to the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select t
55. e control receiver during a Cluster Controller status change being classified as an invalid status 7 When using the analog inputs make the settings for the analog inputs 72 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 Grid Management Services e Select the group Settings of analog inputs e In the field Failure tolerance time enter the desired time interval e In the field Initial value input signal enter the desired value e In the field Final value input signal enter the desired value e In the field Start setpoint reactive power enter the desired value e In the field End setpoint reactive power enter the desired value 8 When using the digital inputs set the status configuration e Select the group Status configuration e Depending on the number of digital inputs used in the column Active activate the selection field of the status to be configured in each case e In the column Reactive power enter the desired value for the status to be configured in each case 9 Make the settings for the fallback see Section 13 5 page 74 13 4 2 Controlling Reactive Power via the Setpoint cos Phi If you select the displacement power factor cos as the reactive power setpoint the cosine function of the phase shift angle between the current and the voltage is used as setpoint iJ Input signals up to 21 mA possible For an analog signal source the Cluster Controller classifies input si
56. e that the network cables are correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual e Check whether the network components network cables or connectors are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e If the problem persists contact the network administrator User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 95 18 Troubleshooting LED Status Status Cl flashing yellow glowing red SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure An update of the Cluster Controller or the con nected devices is currently taking place The active power limitation is active and the de fault value is above 0 and below 100 The reactive power setpoint is active The default value is not 0 or the displacement power factor cos is below 1 The active power limitation is active and the de fault value is 0 At least one device has the status Error Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see Section 9 1 page 55 e Refer to the device documentation Status Cl glowing red Communication with all devices is disturbed There is a problem in the LAN Corrective measures e Ensure that the network cables are correctly connected see the Cluster Controller inst
57. e the following user ID User ID Explanation Installer User ID for the user group Installer User User ID for the user group User 2 Press the enter key M The web browser displays the directory structure of the integrated FTP server You can now display the saved data or download the desired data 3 Delete the web browser cache This removes your login data from the cache and prevents unauthorized access to the integrated FTP server 8 6 Additionally Exporting System Data to an External FTP Server FTP Push 8 6 1 Activating or Deactivating the FTP Push Function Activating the FTP Push Function Via the FTP push function the Cluster Controller can upload the collected system data to any arbitrary external FTP server For FTP Push port 21 is set by default The collected system data is uploaded to the given directory and in the selected data format every 15 minutes Requirements O Port 21 must be approved in the router firewall settings O Inthe FTP server the Append function must be activated New data is appended to a file already on the FTP server and the data volume to be transferred is reduced Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Further Applications gt FTP Push 3 Select Edit 4 Select the export format for the system data To export the data in CSV format select Yes in the field Data export in CSV for
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59. ed Requirements O The configuration for the reactive power setpoint must be agreed upon with the responsible grid operator O The required parameter for the reactive power setpoint must be configured in the inverter see Section 13 2 page 67 Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 In the system tree select the Cluster Controller and select the menu Grid management services in the device menu 3 Make the general settings e Select the parameter group General settings gt System control e Select Edit In the drop down list Operating mode select the entry Open loop control e If you are using digital or analog inputs enter the desired time interval in the field Time interval for the output value 4 Select the parameter group Reactive power and select Edit 5 Make the basic settings in the group Basic settings e In the field Signal source in the drop down list select the desired signal source Note that the desired Modbus server must be activated in the Cluster Controller when you are using the Modbus see Section 12 1 page 64 e In the drop down list Predefined Quantity select the setpoint Reactive power in 6 When using the digital inputs make the settings for the digital inputs e Select the group Settings of digital inputs e In the field Failure tolerance time enter a value above 1 second if possible This prevents e g a brief simultaneous activation of two relays of a rippl
60. ed proxy configuration Tip The proxy settings for the web browser can usually be adopted for the Cluster Controller 4 Select Save 17 3 Making the DHCP Configuration 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group External communication gt Ethernet gt DHCP 3 Select Edit 4 Make the desired DHCP settings e To activate DHCP select the entry Yes in the drop down list Activated e To deactivate DHCP select the entry No in the drop down list Activated 5 Select Save 17 4 Changing the HTTP Port i When calling up the Cluster Controller specify the IP address and the changed HTTP port If you have changed the default HTTP port configured in the Cluster Controller you must specify this changed HTTP port together with the IP address of the Cluster Controller when calling up the user interface Example Calling up the user interface of the Cluster Controller after changing the HTTP port The IP address of the Cluster Controller is 192 168 0 168 and you have changed the HTTP port to 8080 To call up the Cluster Controller user interface enter http 192 168 0 168 8080 in the address line of the web browser Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group External communication gt HTTP Select Edit In the field Port enter the
61. eed the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance e Cluster Controller Serial number Firmware version e Inverter Type Serial number Firmware version e When using a retrofitted Speedwire Webconnect interface Serial number and firmware version of the Speedwire Webconnect interface You can read off the required information from the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual Or you can find the serial number on the type label of the respective product see the respective product manual You can also find the serial number and the firmware version of the Cluster Controller in the display view Cluster Controller United SMA America LLC Toll free for USA Canada and Puerto Rico Llamada gra States Esta Rocklin CA tuita en EE UU Canad y Puerto Rico dos Unidos 1 877 MY SMATech 1 877 697 6283 International Internacional 1 916 625 0870 Canada SMA Canada Inc Toll free for Canada gratuit pour le Canada Canad Toronto 1 877 MY SMATech 1 877 697 6283 Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd Belgien SMA Benelux BVBA SPRL Sydney Belgique Mechelen Toll free for Australia Belgi 32 15 286 730 1800 SMA AUS Luxemburg 1800 762 287 mechan ional 61 2 9491 4200 International Nedeiland Argentina SMA South America SPA Cesko SMA Central amp Eastern Brasil Santiago Magyarorsz g Evrope s r o Chile 562 2820 2101 Polska Praha Per Rom
62. elect the system in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group System amp device control Select Edit To enable the inverters to receive and implement setpoints for active power limitation from the Cluster Controller proceed as follows ONA e Select the group Configuration of feed in management e In the dropdown list Operating mode Active power select Act power lim via PV system ctrl 9 To enable the inverters to receive and implement setpoints for reactive power from the Cluster Controller proceed as follows Select the group Conf of the static voltage maint at Q on demand e Select the desired entry in the dropdown list Operating mode of static voltage stabilisation Setting Explanation cosPhi specified by PV system The inverter only implements cos Phi setpoints control Q specified by PV system control The inverter only implements Reactive power in setpoints cos Phi or Q specification through The inverter implements cos Phi setpoints as well as optimum PV system control Reactive power in percent setpoints 10 Select Save User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 67 13 Grid Management Services SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 3 Settings for Active Power Limitation 13 3 1 Controlling Active Power Limitation i Input signals up to 21 mA possible For an analog signal source the Cluster Controller classifies input signals a
63. er Controller in Sunny Portal iJ No combination of Cluster Controller and Sunny WebBox in one Sunny Portal system In a Sunny Portal system the Cluster Controller must not be used in combination with the Sunny WebBox e If there is already a Sunny WebBox in the Sunny Portal system where you want to integrate the Cluster Controller delete the Sunny WebBox from the Sunny Portal system before registering the Cluster Controller see user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 If there is a proxy server in your LAN make the proxy settings on the user interface of the Cluster Controller see Section 17 2 page 91 This ensures that the Cluster Controller can establish a connection to Sunny Portal via the proxy server 3 Select the parameter group Sunny Portal gt Basic settings A Select Edit 5 Activate data transmission to Sunny Portal Select the entry Yes in the drop down list Use Sunny Portal 6 Make the user settings in the group User settings e In the field E mail enter the e mail address to which Sunny Portal is to send the access data The system identifier is automatically entered in the field ID of PV system Together with the e mail address and the system name the system identifier is a unique identifier of the system in Sunny Portal e In the field PV system name enter the name
64. eral information Problem Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller does not start The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage sup The LEDs and the display are off ply Corrective measures e Ensure that the three pole plug for the voltage supply is connected to terminal X1 of the Cluster Controller The voltage supply is reverse connected or the power sup ply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual e If the voltage supply is connected correctly replace the power supply unit User Interface and Display Problem Cause and corrective measure The user interface is not displayed JavaScript is deactivated in the web browser properly Corrective measures e Activate JavaScript in the web browser The parameters of a device class or of You do not have the necessary rights to edit the parame an individual device cannot be edited ters see Section 4 1 page 25 Corrective measures e Change the user group 100 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting Problem Cause and corrective measure An incorrect total number of con Communication with at least one inverter is disturbed nected inverters is shown on the user Either the Cluster Controller has not yet registered with interface or the display one or more inverters or the connection t
65. es 90 17 1 1 Configuring the Cluster Controller for Static LAN eeeeeeeeees 90 17 1 2 Configuring the Inverter for a Static LAN s is 91 User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 9 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 19 20 21 10 17 2 Making the Proxy Configuration ss sssesssssesiireessssresrreesssrrrrreresees 91 17 32 Making the DHCP Configuration s iscccssscssssccsssssassssonsssissonesssanasuones 92 17 4 Changing the HTTP Port s ss ssssssssessiieeesssssrstrreessssrssrreeessssrrrrerrsess 92 17 5 Changing the NAT Port sssssssssssssssessieeeesssssrstrreessssrrsrreeessssrrrreersnsn 92 Troubleshooting s sesessssessososesesesessoscscososesesesesscsescososesesesessosee 94 18 1 LED States E E A E A T 94 LS Iel Operation LEDS sgarmes nenea a RR AARE 94 181 2 Network Por LEDsscccvicsccscchsscstececssnesserscsscnccectscpucvaracbeceernetueteenesties 99 18 2 Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices 100 18 3 Restarting the Cluster Controller via the User Interface 112 18 4 Resetting the Cluster Controller is sicctscscossithascesasietssaseeeerssccanaccanvsstnas 113 PCCESSOMIES ssesissssncasssesassvosensinteonsansonessnds as sesar ainai areenassa saias 114 Compliance Information sesssssssosesesesessososcseososesesesessosesesses 115 Contact sasscsesienstcsssnicaisascaaceeeinadscaescastecaiooeiaesassdeuedsansnessoanseuaauaseess 116 Clu
66. esignation Explanation Error At least one device in the system has the status Fault There is a problem with this device that could not be elimi nated yet Communication error The device cannot communicate at present This can hap pen at night for example when the inverter is not feeding in This symbol will also be displayed if you have decom missioned the device e g for replacement To remove the device from the system tree select Re move for information on replacing the Cluster Controller or an inverter in the Cluster Controller system see the In stallation Manual Replacement of SMA Devices in PV Systems with Communication Products at www SMA So lar com 4 2 4 Device Menu 4 2 4 1 Overview Menu Depending on whether you have selected the system view or the device view in the system tree the menu Overview displays the most important information on the overall system or on the selected device When a device is selected in the system tree the yield and output values of that device are also displayed in four diagrams on the overview page Selecting power values for specific times or intervals Action button or symbol Explanation Use the mouse to point at or click ona Display the exact power value of the selected part the part of the diagram sequence corresponding time and the date lt Browse to the previous time period for power values gt Browse to the next time period for power values he aa
67. ged during the automatic update process the update process does not continue Update files that have already been sent to the inverters cannot be withdrawn e Do not change the update source during the automatic update process Requirement O The Cluster Controller must be connected to the Internet Procedure 1 Activate the manual update e In the system tree select the system and select the menu Updates in the device menu e Select the parameter group Settings and select Edit e In the drop down list Activated select the entry Yes e In the drop down list Operating mode select the entry Manual update e In the drop down list Update source select the entry Update portal e Select Save 2 Select the desired device type e g SB SOOOTL US 21 80 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 14 Update 3 In the area Available updates highlight the desired update file and select Download M The Cluster Controller downloads the update file from the Internet and displays the update file status as Ready in the area Available updates after the download has been completed successfully X The update file has not been downloaded Possible error cause The Internet connection has been interrupted e Restore the Internet connection A Select Send M The Cluster Controller checks the saved files The Cluster Controller sends the update file once a day on up to five sequential days to the
68. ged using Sunny Portal see the Cluster Controller user manual and the user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal Configuring Device Parameters You can configure specific parameters of individual devices or entire device classes via the user interface of the Cluster Controller You must be logged into the user group Installer on the Cluster Controller The device parameters that can be configured if any depend on the device and the rights of the user group You may only change grid sensitive device parameters SMA Grid Guard parameters with the approval of the grid operator and using your personal SMA Grid Guard code see the Cluster Controller user manual Sending e mail alarms in the event of critical system statuses You have the option of receiving prompt information on critical system statuses via e mail see the Cluster Controller user manual The Cluster Controller automatically sends a notification if alarm related events occur in the system Feedback on Current Total Active Power of the System You have the option of being informed of the total active power currently generated by the system via an analog current output signal Implementation and feedback of grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power operation under grid management services With the Cluster Controller as part of grid management services you can implement different grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and re
69. gnals as valid up to a maximum of 21 mA This enables intentional overload to ensure that the maximum setpoint is reached Requirements O The configuration for the reactive power setpoint must be agreed upon with the responsible grid operator O The required parameter for the reactive power setpoint must be configured in the inverter see Section 13 2 page 67 Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 In the system tree select the Cluster Controller and select the menu Grid management services in the device menu 3 Make the general settings e Select the parameter group General settings gt System control e Select Edit In the drop down list Operating mode select the entry Open loop control e If you are using digital or analog inputs enter the desired time interval in the field Time interval for the output value 4 Select the parameter group Reactive power and select Edit 5 Make the basic settings in the group Basic settings User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 73 13 Grid Management Services SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC e In the drop down list Signal source select the desired signal source Note that the desired Modbus server must be activated in the Cluster Controller when you are using the Modbus see Section 12 1 page 64 e In the drop down list Predefined Quantity select the setpoint cos Phi 6 When using the digital inputs make the settings for the digital input
70. he SMA Grid Guard symbol 3 in the status bar This opens the SMA Grid Guard dialog 3 In the field Individual access code enter the personal SMA Grid Guard code 4 Select OK M The SMA Grid Guard mode is activated In the system tree updating the symbols for access rights SMA Grid Guard symbol and padlock symbol can take up to two minutes Select the system in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group System amp device control Select Edit Select the group Inverter Enter the value 200 in the field Active power gradient oO OD OAN AN 10 Select Save Selecting Measurement Source of Active Power Feed In at the Grid Connection Point Requirement O A measurement source e g Energy Meter must be available at the grid connection point Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree 3 Select Settings in the device menu 4 Select the parameter group Grid connection gt Measured values gt Measurements at grid connection point 5 Select Edit 70 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 Grid Management Services 6 In the drop down list Source for system active power select the measurement source used at the grid connection point If you are using an Energy Meter as measurement source make sure that the serial number of the Energy
71. he default system password of your user group log in with the changed system password M The user interface opens The user interface does not open Error cause You have not entered the system password of the selected user group correctly e On the login page enter the correct system password for the selected user group and confirm the entry with the enter key Logging Out of the Cluster Controller Protect your system against unauthorized access by directly logging out of the Cluster Controller user interface If you simply close your web browser you will not be logged out of the Cluster Controller until ten minutes have passed Procedure e Select Logout in the toolbar User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 39 6 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 System Settings 6 1 Display Settings 6 1 1 Setting the Display Language iJ Available display languages The display languages of the Cluster Controller are German and English The default language is English Procedure 1 Call up the login page of the Cluster Controller in the web browser 2 Select the desired language in the upper area of the login page 3 Log in either as User or as Installer with the respective system password of the user group This implements the language change on the user interface and on the display of the Cluster Controller The display language and the user interface language of the Cluster Controller are changed
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73. ier status LED is no longer flashing 98 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting 18 1 2 Network Port LEDs LED Link activity green Status off Cause and corrective measure No network connection established The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage sup ply Corrective measures e Connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply see the Cluster Controller installation manual No network connection established The network cable is not correctly connected to the Cluster Controller the router or the network switch Corrective measures e Ensure that the network cables are correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual No network connection established One or more network components network cables or con nectors are defective or damaged Corrective measures e Replace the defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors flashing Network connection established Data is being sent or received Speed yellow off Network connection established The data transfer rate is up to 10 Mbit s on Network connection established The data transfer rate is up to 100 Mbit s User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 99 18 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 2 Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices Gen
74. inverters is activated by default You have the following options e Disabling the Webconnect function for multiple inverters simultaneously e Disabling the Webconnect function for an individual inverter Disabling the Webconnect Function for Multiple Inverters Simultaneously 1 Select the system in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu M The individual device classes are displayed in brackets after the name of the parameter group e g Device Communication products It may take a moment for all the data to be read out from the devices 2 Select the parameter group External communication gt Webconnect 3 Select Edit User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 45 7 Device Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 In the drop down list Activated select the entry No 5 Select Save The settings are saved in the Cluster Controller and are then transmitted to all devices of the affected device class The save process is displayed on the user interface of the Cluster Controller via an hourglass symbol and may take several hours if the DC input voltage in the inverter is too low e g at night Disabling the Webconnect Function for an Individual Inverter 1 In the system tree select the desired inverter and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group External communication gt Webconnect 3 Select Edit 4 In the drop down list Activated select the en
75. ion change Grid management services Displays the setpoint type and the signal sources selected via the Cluster Controller user interface for the grid management services External communication Displays the settings for the LAN Speedwire Displays the settings for the Speedwire network Modbus settings Displays the Modbus settings with the activated network protocols and the corresponding network ports Settings Enables the display contrast to be changed and the Cluster Con troller to be partially or fully reset see Section 18 4 page 113 3 1 5 Designation Keypad Any button Explanation Activates the display illumination Arrow buttons 4 a Changes display views and selects specific display lines User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 23 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Designation Explanation OK Confirms the selected action ESC Cancels the selected action Opens the display view System status 3 2 Sunny Portal Sunny Portal www SunnyPortal com is an Internet portal which allows you to monitor systems and to visualize and present system data In order to use Sunny Portal you will need an SMA product that can record your system data and send it to Sunny Portal e g the Cluster Controller Depending on the SMA product that sends the data various functions are available in Sunny Portal In order to use Sunny Portal the Cluster
76. iption Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PV electricity is directly marketed The PV current generated by your system can be directly marketed The Cluster Controller can receive setpoints for active power limitation from the direct marketer as digital or analog signals or via Modbus The CLCON S 10 model provides a Modbus register for sending setpoints via Modbus The model CLCON 10 provides two Modbus registers The Cluster Controller can provide feedback about the current feed in power of the system to the direct marketer via digital or analog signals To avoid conflicts when different setpoints are used by the grid operator and the direct marketer the Cluster Controller always implements the setpoint that more strongly limits the active power of the system Sending the System Data to an FTP Server and or the Sunny Portal Internet Portal The Cluster Controller can automatically send the system data that has been read out to an arbitrary FTP server and or the Sunny Portal Internet portal via the Internet The Cluster Controller establishes the connection to the FTP server and or Sunny Portal e g via a router User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 17 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Performing Updates for the Cluster Controller and the Inverters You have the option of performing updates for the Cluster Controller and the inverters in the system see the Cluster Co
77. is an operating mode in the Cluster Controller used for grid management services There are two types of fallback e Fallback in case of missing or invalid external setpoint e Fallback in case of failure of Speedwire communication between Cluster Controller and inverters Fallback in Case of Missing or Invalid External Setpoint This type of fallback is an operating mode containing setpoints which are implemented by the Cluster Controller if it classifies a setpoint as invalid or does not receive a setpoint within a configurable time The Cluster Controller classifies a setpoint as invalid if there is no configuration for the setpoint available in the Cluster Controller or if the setpoint is not within the value range configured in the Cluster Controller In the event of an invalid or missing setpoint the fallback prevents the Cluster Controller from continuing to transmit to the inverter setpoints which may no 74 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 Grid Management Services longer be up to date This prevents potential yield loss The fallback must be activated and configured via the user interface of the Cluster Controller In the event of an invalid or missing setpoint and configured fallback the Cluster Controller only retains the last valid setpoint for a limited configurable time Once this fallback time has elapsed the Cluster Controller implements the setpoints that were assigned to the fa
78. lf see Section 4 1 page 25 System password requirements C The system password can be a maximum of twelve characters O Permissible special characters 2 _ Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group User rights gt Access control 3 Select Edit 4 Enter the new system password e Depending on the rights of the user group enter a new system password in the field Set installer password or Set user password e In the field Confirm password enter the new system password again 5 Select Save M The Cluster Controller changes the system password for all devices in the system User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 83 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 15 3 Adapting the Device Password to the System Password If the password of a device is different from the system password the device will be displayed with a padlock symbol in the system tree This is the case for example when adding new inverters to an existing system Procedure To adapt the device password to the system password perform the following actions in the specified order The exact procedure is described in the following sections e Adapting the system password to the device password e Resetting the system password Adapting the System Password to the Device Password In order to access the device marked
79. ll parameters are summarized in expandable parameter groups see Section 4 2 4 8 page 35 For numerical values the permissible parameter limits are displayed in brackets after the value Selected view in the system tree Displayed information System view List of all parameters of a device class When you click on the parameter group the device classes are displayed separately e g PV inverters and Communication products Device view List of all parameters of the selected device 4 2 4 4 Updates Menu The menu Updates is only displayed if the system view is selected in the system tree In the menu Updates you can display the current firmware version of the devices in your system and make settings for the device updates All available devices in the system are listed grouped by device type You can also view available device updates download them and transmit them to the devices Update status of the devices Update status Explanation Ok No update files are available or the update function is not acti vated 30 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A User Interface of the Cluster Controller Update status Explanation Update available The update file is ready for sending to the devices in the sys fem Update in process The update process is running Update failed The update process was not successful The update file could not be sent to all devices in the system
80. llback As soon as a valid setpoint is available again the fallback is reset and the Cluster Controller implements the current setpoint Requirement O The activation and the configuration of the fallback must be agreed upon with the grid operator Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 In the system tree select the Cluster Controller and select the menu Grid management services in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group for which the fallback settings are to be made e To configure the fallback for the active power limitation select the parameter group Active power gt Fallback settings e To configure the fallback for the reactive power setpoint select the parameter group Reactive power gt Fallback settings 4 Select Edit 5 Make the desired settings for the fallback In the drop down list Fallback activated select the entry Yes e Inthe field Fallback activates after enter the desired time after which the fallback is to be activated e Depending on the parameter group and the selected setpoint enter the desired value in the field Active power or Reactive power or cos Phi e If cos Phi is selected as setpoint select the desired excitation type in the drop down list Excitation type 6 Select Save Fallback in Case of Failure of Soeedwire Communication between Cluster Controller and Inverters iJ In inverters with Speedwire Webconnect Piggy Back fallback in case of failure of Speedwi
81. ller are correct You did not receive the test e mail e Check the spam folder of your e mail inbox e Check the local network settings and adjust if required 56 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 10 System Management and Replacing Components 10 System Management and Replacing Components 10 1 Changing System Names or Device Names 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group Type label gt Type label Select Edit To change the system name enter the desired name in the field System name To change the device name enter the desired name in the field Device name OUAR WN Select Save 10 2 Use of SMA Energy Meters in the System Currently the Cluster Controller supports a maximum of one Energy Meter The Energy Meter must be used as the measuring device for the active power feed in at the grid connection point The Cluster Controller automatically detects the Energy Meter If there is more than one Energy Meter in your system make sure that the automatically detected Energy Meter is the Energy Meter installed as the measuring device at the grid connection point You will require the serial number of the Energy Meter Note The serial number can be found on the type label of the Energy Meter Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings
82. local language select No in order to display the technical name of the measured values 5 Select Save 8 4 Exporting System Data to a USB Data Carrier Depending on the available storage capacity of the USB data carrier and the configuration of your system the following approximate archival periods for the system data are possible Number of connected in Approximate archival period vertats 4 GB storage capacity 8 GB storage capacity 5 10 years 20 years 10 5 years 10 years 25 2 years A years 50 1 year 2 years 75 9 months 18 months Requirements O Maximum storage capacity 2 TB O The USB data carrier must be formatted in the file system FAT16 or FAT32 User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 51 8 Exporting System Data SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Procedure e Connect the USB data carrier to the Cluster Controller at USB port 1 M Depending on the available storage capacity of the USB data carrier the Cluster Controller exports the system data to the USB data carrier in the selected export format see Section 8 1 page 48 8 5 Exporting System Data to the Integrated FTP Server 8 5 1 Setting the Export Format for System Data 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Data logging gt Export 3 Select Edit 4 Select the export format for the system data e To export the system data in CSV form
83. lock symbol can take up to two minutes User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 87 16 Setting Up Access via the Internet SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 16 Setting Up Access via the Internet If the Cluster Controller is integrated in a LAN with a router you can also access the user interface of the Cluster Controller via the Internet You have the following options e Access via Sunny Portal e Access via WAN IP Address e Access via DynDNS iJ Ensuring data security in Ethernet networks When accessing via the Internet there is a risk that unauthorized users may access and manipulate the data or devices in your system e Take suitable protective measures e g set up a firewall close network ports that are not required only enable remote access via VPN tunnel Access via Sunny Portal Requirements L The Cluster Controller must be registered in Sunny Portal see Section 11 1 page 60 O Corresponding port forwarding must be set up in the router see router manual The Cluster Controller is set to HTTP port 80 and NAT port 80 by default Procedure In Sunny Portal select the Cluster Controller on the page Configuration gt Device overview The login page of the Cluster Controller opens Access via WAN IP Address Requirement O Corresponding port forwarding must be set up in the router see router manual The Cluster Controller is set to HTTP port 80 and NAT port 80 by default Procedure 1 Sele
84. luster Controller Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group Sunny Portal gt User settings 7 Select Edit In the field System identifier delete the current content and insert the content of the clipboard Select Save User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 63 12 Modbus Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 12 Modbus Configuration 12 1 Activating the Modbus Server When using a Modbus client you must activate the required Modbus server via the user interface of the Cluster Controller Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group External communication gt Modbus A Select Edit 5 To use the TCP server make the following settings in the group TCP server e In the drop down list Activated select the entry Yes e If necessary change the port in the field Port default setting 502 6 To use the UDP server make the following settings in the group UDP server e In the drop down list Activated select the entry Yes e If necessary change the port in the field Port default setting 502 7 Select Save 8 If required make additional Modbus settings see the Technical Description SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Modbus Interface 12 2 Saving or Upda
85. mat e To export the data in XML format select Yes in the field Data export in XML format 5 In the field Login enter the login name of the external FTP server Oo In the field Port enter the network port of the external FTP server 7 In the field Password enter the password of the external FTP server User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 53 8 Exporting System Data SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 In the field Server path enter the subdirectory to which the Cluster Controller is to save the data on the external FTP server 9 In the field Server enter the name or the IP address of the external FTP server 10 Select Save 11 Perform a connection test Select Execute in the field Connection test M The Cluster Controller performs the connection test OK is displayed in the field Result of the last connection test X The connection test has failed e Rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 Deactivating the FTP Push Function 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Further Applications gt FTP Push 3 Select Edit 4 Deactivate the export of system data e In the field Data export in CSV format select the entry No e In the field Data export in XML format select the entry No 5 Select Save 8 6 2 Testing the FTP Push Function 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the
86. menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Further Applications gt FTP Push 3 In the field Connection test select Execute M The Cluster Controller performs the connection test OK is displayed in the field Result of the last connection test The connection test has failed e Rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 54 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 9 System Monitoring 9 System Monitoring 9 1 Displaying Events You can have an event log displayed for each device in the system All events for the device are logged in the event log for information on the event types in the menu Events see Section 4 2 4 6 page 34 Up to 500 events are displayed Procedure 1 To display events for a device select the desired device in the system tree and select the menu Events in the device menu 2 For events with the wrench symbol 2 contact the user with Installer rights and inform them of the serial number of the device and the event number 3 For events with the telephone receiver symbol contact the user with the Installer rights and inform them of the serial number of the device and the event number The user with Installer rights contacts the Service 9 2 Setting Alarms You can use the alarm function to be informed via e mail of alarm related events in the system The Cluster Controller takes into account the events of the last 24 hours Alarm
87. n was successful if the time is displayed in the field Set system time The result of the manual time synchronization attempt is logged in the event log see Section 9 1 page 55 6 7 3 Manually Setting the System Time i Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt Time settings Oo Select Edit If required use the drop down list Standard daylight saving time conversion on to set automatic conversion between standard and daylight saving time In the field Set system time set the current date and time of the system In the drop down list Time zone select the desired time zone Select Save User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 43 7 Device Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Device Configuration 7 1 Setting the Characteristic Curve of the Irradiation Sensor If you have connected an irradiation sensor to the Cluster Controller you must also set the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor via the user interface of the Cluster Controller As a result the current signals in mA provided by the irradiation sensor are converted by the Cluster Controller into the proportional irradiation values in W m and displayed Requirement O An irradiation sensor must be connected to the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller installation manual Procedure 1 Select the Cluste
88. nded product Touching an ungrounded product can cause a lethal electric shock e Ensure that the product is integrated in the existing overvoltage protection e Ground the enclosure of the product NOTICE Damage to the product due to moisture The product is not splash proof degree of protection IP20 NEMA 1 Moisture can penetrate the product and damage it e Only use the product in a dry indoor environment User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 13 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 2 3 Operating Information NOTICE High costs possible due to inappropriate Internet tariffs Depending on use the data volume of the Cluster Controller transferred via the Internet can be more than 1 GB per month The data volume depends among other things on the number of connected inverters the frequency of device updates the frequency of data transfer to Sunny Portal and the use of FTP push e SMA recommends using an Internet flat rate 2 4 System Requirements Supported web browsers O Microsoft Internet Explorer from version 8 O Mozilla Firefox from version 3 6 Recommended display resolution O Minimum 1 024 pixels x 768 pixels 14 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 3 Product Description 3 Product Description 3 1 Cluster Controller 3 1 1 Functions The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling SMA inverter
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90. nit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual e If the voltage supply is connected correctly replace the power supply unit Power and status Power glowing The voltage supply is too low red status glow Corrective measures ing yellow or red e Ensure that the connected voltage supply is sufficient see the Cluster Controller installation manual e If the problem persists contact the Service see Section 21 page 116 Power Oo glowing green The start procedure is complete The Cluster Con troller is ready for operation 94 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC LED Status Ca Status glowing green 18 Troubleshooting Cause and corrective measure Normal operation glowing yellow At least one device has the status Warning Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see Section 9 1 page 55 e Refer to the device documentation Communication with at least one device is dis turbed There may be a disturbance in the device Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see Section 9 1 page 55 e Refer to the device documentation Communication with at least one device is dis turbed The Cluster Controller may not be con nected to the device Corrective measures e Ensur
91. nnected to the Internet Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device gt Update 3 In the field Check for update and install it select Execute M The Cluster Controller checks whether a new update is available If a new update is available the Cluster Controller downloads the update from the SMA Update Portal and starts the update process Performing a Manual Update via the User Interface 1 Select the desired update file and download onto the computer update files are available at www SMA Solar com 2 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 3 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 4 Select the parameter group Update 5 In the field Upload update file up2 select Browse M The file selection window opens 6 Select the desired update file and select Open M The name of the update file is displayed in the field Upload update file up2 7 Select Execute M The update file is uploaded and executed Performing a Manual Update via the USB Data Carrier 1 Prepare the USB data carrier e Select the desired update file and download onto the computer update files are available at www SMA Solar com User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 79 14 Update SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC e Connect the USB data carrier to
92. ntroller user manual You can perform the updates automatically or manually The update source can be the SMA Update Portal or a USB data carrier with update files downloaded from the Internet Alternatively you can also upload the update files directly from the computer via the user interface of the Cluster Controller Legend Communication AC Speedwire network DC Local network Digital or analog signal transmission Internet Figure 2 Decentralized large scale PV power plant with Cluster Controller and implementation of grid operator setpoints via open loop control example Position Designation PV modules Module temperature sensor Inverter Outside temperature sensor Irradiation sensor Cluster Controller Sunny Portal rloal 7m lolo rl gt Router 18 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 3 Product Description Position Designation Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit K Substation L Control room M Grid control room N Utility grid Legend Communication Speedwire network DC Local network Digital or analog signal transmission Internet Figure 3 Decentralized large scale PV power plant with Cluster Controller and implementation of grid operator setpoints via closed loop control example Position Designation A PV modules B Module temperature sensor C I
93. nverter D Outside temperature sensor User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 19 3 Product Description Position E Designation Irradiation sensor SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cluster Controller xla nm Industrial load Sunny Portal Router Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit Energy meter Control room Grid control room Substation eae aba ea all eas Utility grid 3 1 2 Type Label The type label clearly identifies the product The type label can be found on the back of the enclosure You can read off the following data from the type label e Device type Type Serial Number e Hardware e Model version Version e Device specific characteristics You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from Service see Section 21 Contact page 116 Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Designation Explanation Gra C Tick The product complies with the require ments of the applicable Australian EMC standards CAN ICES 3 A IC marking The product complies with the require NMB 3 A ments of the applicable Canadian EMC standards Indoors The product is only suitable for indoor installation FE FCC designation The product complies with the require ments of the applicable FCC stan dards 20 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG S
94. o one or more in verters has been interrupted Corrective measures e Wait six minutes and check again whether the correct number of all connected inverters is displayed If the incorrect number of connected inverters is still displayed Ensure that the inverters are in operation see inverter installation manual Ensure that the network cables that connect the inverters with one another are correctly connected depending on the inverter equipment see the inverter installation manual or the installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface Ensure that the network cable of the inverter connected directly to the Cluster Controller is connected to network port X9 or X10 of the Cluster Controller Ensure that no network components network cables or connectors are defective The expected binary values for the The digital signal source is not correctly connected digital signal source are not shown on Corrective measures the display e Ensure that the digital signal source is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual No current signal for the analog sig The analog signal source or the sensor is probably not nal source or the sensor is shown on correctly connected the display Corrective measures e Ensure that the analog signal source is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual e Ensure that the sensor is correctly connected see the Cluster
95. oller BA en 14 61 11 Sunny Portal SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 5 Select Save 6 Adjust the strictness of communication monitoring in Sunny Portal if required see the user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal 11 4 Setting the Upload Frequency iJ Delay in data upload possible To prevent excessive data volume for Sunny Portal at specific times the Cluster Controller delays the start of the data upload by up to ten minutes if required If a data upload is still in progress and the Cluster Controller is to start a new data upload e g at a configured time interval of 15 minutes then the Cluster Controller will not perform the new data upload and instead transmits the data at the next time interval Requirement L You must already be registered in Sunny Portal see Section 11 1 page 60 Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Sunny Portal gt Basic settings 3 Select Edit 4 In the drop down list Upload frequency select the desired time interval Time interval Explanation Every 15 minutes Data upload takes place every 15 minutes Hourly Data upload takes place every 60 minutes Daily Data upload takes place daily at around 1 30 a m 5 Select Save 11 5 Testing the Connection to Sunny Portal 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings
96. oller is starting and no informa tion is yet available for data export or for the USB data carrier Corrective measures e Wait until the Cluster Controller has completed the start process and is ready for operation Once the start process is complete the power LED jwill glow green No USB data carrier was detected It is possible that no USB data carrier is connected or the USB data carrier is not compatible Corrective measures e Ensure that a compatible USB data carrier is connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual The USB data carrier is compatible The free stor age capacity is above 10 glowing yellow The USB data carrier connected to USB port 1 is compatible but the free storage capacity is no more than 10 Corrective measures e Delete files that are no longer required from the USB data carrier or e Replace the USB data carrier with a USB data carrier that has sufficient free storage capacity Data carrier status glowing red The USB data carrier connected to USB port 1 is full or write protected Corrective measures e If the USB data carrier is full replace the USB data carrier e If the USB data carrier is write protected remove the write protection or use a USB data carrier without write protection flashing green or yellow or red Write read access is currently being performed on the USB data carrier e Only remove the USB data carrier once the data carr
97. on Color Explanation Figure 4 Network port LEDs A Link activity LED Green Shows the status and the activity of the network connection see Section 18 1 2 Network Port LEDs page 99 B Speed LED Yellow Shows the network connection speed see Sec tion 18 1 2 Network Port LEDs page 99 3 1 4 Display The display shows information on the Cluster Controller and the connected devices as well as the system status and the system configuration The display contrast can be adjusted see the Cluster Controller user manual The display languages are German and English The display language is changed using the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual Yield Data Power Day yield 6 742 kWh Monthly yield iri MWh Annual yield 1 826 MWh Total yield 5 296 MWh Figure 5 Cluster Controller display example Position Designation Explanation A Title line Displays the title of the display view The system time is always displayed B Data lines Displays text and numeric values The numeric values for measurement or yield data are dis played with units Overview of the Display Views Display view Explanation Start view Displayed when the Cluster Controller starts up includes the current firmware version of the Cluster Controller 22 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Display view System overview 3 Product Description E
98. ontrol e If you are using digital or analog inputs enter the desired time interval in the field Time interval for the output value e If necessary adjust the value for the total system power By default the nominal inverter power available in the system is used as the value for total system power In the drop down list Total system power select the entry User defined In the field User defined total system power enter the desired value e Select Save 4 Select the parameter group Active power and select Edit 5 In the group Basic settings gt Signal source activate the checkbox Manual specification 6 Select the group Settings for manual specification User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 71 13 Grid Management Services SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 In the field Active power enter the desired value for the fixed active power limitation 8 Make the settings for the fallback see Section 13 5 page 74 13 4 Settings for Reactive Power Setpoint 13 4 1 Controlling Reactive Power via the Setpoint Reactive Power in If you have selected Reactive power in as reactive power setpoint the reactive power is used as a percentage value based on the maximum possible active power iJ Input signals up to 21 mA possible For an analog signal source the Cluster Controller classifies input signals as valid up to a maximum of 21 mA This enables intentional overload to ensure that the maximum setpoint is reach
99. ort to Sunny Portal The system data is sent to the Sunny Portal Internet portal at a configurable time interval see Section 11 2 page 61 8 2 Export Formats 8 2 1 CSV Format If the CSV format is selected the Cluster Controller creates a CSV file for each day and saves the collected system data to this file every five minutes Individual data records are always separated by a semicolon in the CSV file The decimal separator and the time format within the CSV file depend on the country settings of the Cluster Controller see Section 6 3 page 41 Directory path and structure of the file name Directory path CSV YYYY MM File name structure YYYYMMDD csv Example daily report file from 2012 10 15 CSV 2012 10 20121015 csv File structure example Line Explanation 1 CSV file metadata 48 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 Exporting System Data Line Explanation 2 Empty line 3 Name of device serial number or changed device name 4 Device type 5 Serial number of the device 6 Name of the values 7 Type of the values 8 Date and time format Value unit 9 Time date and time when the Value device generated the value 10 8 2 2 XML Format If the XML format is selected the Cluster Controller creates a directory for each day and saves the collected system data to this directory every five minutes as XML files Every 15
100. ous values gt System communication Note that the Speedwire connection may also be interrupted due to lack of DC input voltage to the inverters The DC input voltage can vary depending on the time of day the weather or the condition of the PV modules e g pollution or covered with snow e To start the update directly perform a manual update see Section 14 2 2 page 80 Energy Meter Problem The Energy Meter is not displayed by the Cluster Controller Cause and corrective measure The network cable has not been correctly connected to the Energy Meter Corrective measures e Make sure that the network cable is correctly connected to the network terminal of the Energy Meter see installation manual of Energy Meter The Energy Meter is not located in the Speedwire network Corrective measures e Depending on the network topology of the system connect the Energy Meter either to the router or network switch of the Speedwire network or directly to terminal X9 or X10 of the Cluster Controller The Energy Meter is supplying un realistic measured values The Energy Meter has been installed the wrong way round Corrective measures e Reconnect and recommission the Energy Meter see installation manual of the Energy Meter 108 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting External FTP Server Problem Cause and corrective measure The Cluste
101. p incorrectly Corrective measures In the event of interrupted Internet connection restore the Internet connection If port forwarding has not been set up set up port forwarding to the Cluster Controller on the router If port forwarding has already been set up on the router ensure that it is correct Login to the user interface has failed The system password has been entered incorrectly four times Access to the Cluster Controller is suspended for 15 minutes Corrective measures Wait 15 minutes then log in with the correct system password 104 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting Events and Device Status Problem Cause and corrective measure In the event log the wrench symbol This event can only be rectified by a user with Installer 2 is displayed next to the event rights type Corrective measures e Contact the user with Installer rights and inform them of the serial number of the device and the event number In the event log the telephone re This event can only be rectified by SMA Service ceiver symbol is displayed Corrective measures next to the event type e Contact the user with Installer rights and inform them of the serial number of the device and the event number The user with Installer rights contacts the Service see Section 21 page 116 At least one device has the status There may be a distur
102. pdate status of the device External communication Values that define the communication between the system the local network and the Internet Data logging Values that affect data logging for the device e g the storage format Sunny Portal Values for Sunny Portal communication Further Applications Values that cannot be assigned to any of the other groups e g alarm Meteorology All measured values from the connected sensors e g irradiation values Device components All parameters and measured values that affect the components of a device e g the version numbers of the components System and device control Includes parameters for inverters that must fulfill special requirements for grid feed in at the medium voltage level These parameters are protected by the personal SMA Grid Guard code zH Grid connection Definition of measurement source for system ac tive power at the grid connection point rie AA General settings Contains parameters for system control within the scope of grid management services Active power All values that affect the active power limitation setpoints Reactive power All values that affect the reactive power set points 36 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller 4 2 5 Symbols Symbols for access rights Symbol De
103. r Controller does not An error has occurred in the FTP server send any data to the external TP Corrective measures server e Make sure that there is enough storage space available on the FTP server e Ensure that the login data for the FTP server are correct e Ensure that the Append function is activated in the FTP server An error has occurred in the LAN Corrective measures e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Check whether the network components are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components The connection test to the external The data transmission is incorrectly configured FTP server failed Corrective measures e Ensure that you have write authorization on the FTP server e Test the FTP push function see Section 8 6 2 page 54 An error has occurred in the LAN Corrective measures e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Check whether the network components are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components After an FTP download Internet Ex There is a problem with the cache properties of Internet Ex plorer shows old system data plorer Corrective measures e Use a different web browser for the FTP download User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 109
104. r Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Meteorology gt Environment gt Irradiation sensor gt Characteristic curve 3 Select Edit 4 Set the characteristic curve depending on the connected irradiation sensor see manual from manufacturer 5 Select Save 7 2 Parameter Settings 7 2 1 Setting Parameters for a Device Class A device class refers to all devices of the same type You can configure all the devices in a device class simultaneously However it is not possible to configure different device classes at the same time Therefore save the changes made to one device class before processing another device class The parameters that you are able to set for a device class depend on the rights of your user group see Section 4 1 page 25 Procedure 1 Select the system in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group that contains the parameter which is to be configured The individual device classes are displayed in brackets after the name of the parameter group e g Device Communication products It may take a moment for all the data to be read out from the devices 3 Select Edit in the parameter group of the desired device class 44 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Device Configuration 4 Set the desired parameters 5 Select Save
105. r the input signal User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 31 A User Interface of the Cluster Controller Parameter Start setpoint active power limita tion Explanation Lower limit for the setpoint for the active power limitation re lated to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax End setpoint active power limita tion Upper limit for the setpoint for the active power limitation re lated to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax For reactive power setpoint in Start setpoint reactive power Lower limit for the setpoint for the reactive power setpoint re lated to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax For reactive power setpoint in End setpoint reactive power Upper limit for the setpoint for the reactive power setpoint re lated to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax For setpoint cos Phi Cos Phi start setpoint Lower limit for the setpoint of the displacement power factor cos p For setpoint cos Phi Cos Phi end setpoint Upper limit for the setpoint of the displacement power factor cos For setpoint cos Phi Excitation type Direction of phase shift 32 ClusterController BA en 14 SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller Example of the importance of lower and upper limits for setpoints 4 mA is set
106. re communication is not configurable It is not possible to configure fallback in case of failure of Speedwire communication in inverters with Soeedwire Webconnect Piggy Back This kind of fallback is designed for inverters with Soeedwire Webconnect data module and inverters of the type Sunny Boy Smart Energy With this kind of fallback you can configure which setpoints the inverters in the system are to implement if the Speedwire communication between the Cluster Controller and the inverters fails and the inverters do not receive any setpoints within a configurable time interval User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 75 13 Grid Management Services SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Requirement O The inverters in the system must be equipped with the latest inverter firmware version see product page of the inverter at www SMA Solar com Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the system in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group System amp device control system Solar Inverters 4 Select Edit 5 Select the group Configuration of system control via communication 6 To set the fallback for reactive power setpoint to the setpoint cos Phi select the group cos Phi specified by PV system control 7 To set the fallback for reactive power setpoint to the setpoint Reactive power in select the group Q specified by PV system control 8 To set
107. related events include Fault type events that can lead to yield loss Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 3 Make the settings for the SMTP server e Select the parameter group External communication gt SMTP e Select Edit e In the drop down list Encryption select the desired password encryption type e In the field Login enter the login name for the SMTP server e If required enter an alternative e mail address in the field Alternative e mail sender address optional that is to be displayed in the e mail as the sender If you do not enter an alternative e mail address the e mail address in the field Login is displayed as the e mail sender address e Inthe field Port enter the network port at which the SMTP server can be accessed Tip The normal ports for SMTP servers are ports 25 465 and 587 When using port 465 an encrypted connection is always established regardless of the selected encryption type e In the field Password enter the password for the SMTP server e In the field Server enter the name or the IP address of the SMTP server e Select Save 4 Make the settings for e mail alarms e Select the parameter group Further Applications gt Alarm gt E mail User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 55 9 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC e Select Edit e In the
108. restored The Cluster Controller restarts User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 47 8 Exporting System Data SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 Exporting System Data 8 1 Export Options The instantaneous values and the parameters of the devices in the system can be saved displayed and prepared for further processing by the Cluster Controller The system data can be saved to the internal memory of the Cluster Controller and to an external storage medium The storage capacity of the internal memory is limited If the free storage capacity of the internal memory is 10 or below the older system data will be deleted until a free storage capacity of 20 is reached Therefore save the system data to an external storage medium at regular intervals You have the following options for exporting the system data Option Explanation Export to USB data carrier The system data is exported to a USB data carrier that is con nected to the Cluster Controller see Section 8 4 page 51 Export to integrated FTP server The system data is exported to the FTP server integrated in the Cluster Controller see Section 8 5 page 52 You can access the exported system data directly via the inte grated FTP server The integrated FTP server is protected via the system password of the respective user group Export to external FTP server The system data is exported to an external FTP server via FTP push function see Section 8 6 page 53 Exp
109. result in minor or moderate injury Niej ile3 Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result in property damage i Information that is important for a specific topic or goal but is not safety relevant Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 11 1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Symbol Explanation M Desired result x A problem that might occur 1 5 Typographies Typography Use Example bold e Display texts e The value can be found in e Elements on a user interface the field Energy e Terminals e Select Settings e Elements to be selected e Enter 10 in the field e Elements to be entered Minutes gt e Connects several elements to be e Select Settings gt Date selected Button e Button or key to be selected or e Select Next Key pressed 1 6 Nomenclature Complete designation Designation in this document Large scale PV power plant System PV inverter Inverter SMA Cluster Controller Cluster Controller SMA Energy Meter Energy Meter SMA Solar Technology AG SMA SMA America LLC SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc 12 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 2 Safety 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling SMA inverters with Speedwire Webconnect in
110. rica LLC 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard 15 5 Setting SMA Grid Guard Mode When the inverters are delivered the SMA Grid Guard parameters have a default setting depending on the country Changes to the SMA Grid Guard parameters must always be agreed upon with the grid operator and are recorded in the event logs of the inverters To change SMA Grid Guard parameters the SMA Grid Guard mode must be activated on the Cluster Controller user interface For this purpose you require a personal SMA Grid Guard code You can request your personal SMA Grid Guard code from SMA application for the SMA Grid Guard code available at www SMA Solar com Requirements L The responsible grid operator must approve changes to grid relevant parameters O The SMA Grid Guard code for changing the grid relevant parameters must be available application for the SMA Grid Guard code available at www SMA Solar com Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the SMA Grid Guard symbol 3 in the status bar M The SMA Grid Guard dialog window opens 3 Set the SMA Grid Guard mode e To activate the SMA Grid Guard mode enter the personal SMA Grid Guard code in field Individual access code e To deactivate the SMA Grid Guard mode enter the blocking code 54321 in field Individual access code A Select OK M The SMA Grid Guard mode is set In the system tree updating the symbols for access rights SMA Grid Guard symbol and pad
111. rning Error Event Types Symbol Designation Explanation x Error The Error event has existed for some time and could not yet be remedied gt x Incoming error An Error event has occurred gt Outgoing error The Error event no longer exists A Warning The Warning event has existed for some time and could not yet be automatically remedied gt A Incoming warning The Warning event has occurred aA gt Outgoing warning The Warning event no longer exists Information The Information event has existed for some time gt Incoming information The Information event has occurred gt Outgoing information The Information event no longer exists 34 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A User Interface of the Cluster Controller Severity of the Event Symbol Explanation Q This event can only be rectified by a user with Installer rights see Section 9 1 page 55 e This event can only be rectified by SMA Service see Section 9 1 page 55 4 2 4 7 Update and Save Menu In the menu Update and save you have the following options Parameter group Option Update Perform an update for the Cluster Controller via the user inter face see Section 14 page 77 Device configuration Save or restore the device configuration of the Cluster Con troller see Section 7 4 page 46 Modbus Update or save the Modbus profiles or system configurations see
112. s e Select the group Settings of digital inputs e In the field Failure tolerance time enter a value above 1 if possible This prevents e g a brief simultaneous activation of two relays of a ripple control receiver during a Cluster Controller status change being classified as an invalid status 7 When using the analog inputs make the settings for the analog inputs e Select the group Settings of analog inputs e In the field Failure tolerance time enter the desired time interval e In the field Initial value input signal enter the desired value e In the field Final value input signal enter the desired value e In the field Cos Phi start setpoint enter the desired value e In the drop down list Excitation type select the desired excitation type e In the field Cos Phi end setpoint enter the desired value e In the drop down list Excitation type select the desired excitation type 8 When using the digital inputs set the status configuration e Select the group Status configuration M The columns cos Phi and Excitation type are also displayed e Depending on the number of digital inputs used in the column Active activate the selection field of the status to be configured in each case e In the column cos Phi enter the desired value e In the drop down list Excitation type select the desired excitation type 9 Make the settings for the fallback see Section 13 5 page 74 13 5 Making Settings for Fallback Fallback
113. s the automatic update 5 Select Save 14 1 2 Setting the Automatic Update for Connected SMA Devices i No update is performed for inverters with communication errors No update is performed for inverters that are not connected to the Cluster Controller as a result of a communication error e Using the inverter event log determine the cause for the communication error and rectify the error so that the inverter is no longer displayed with the symbol in the system tree i Sufficient DC input voltage is required for update For some inverters updates are only possible above a specific DC input voltage Depending on the time of day the weather or the condition of the PV modules e g affected by pollution or covered with snow the DC input voltage may be too low for the update The affected inverters do not feed in during the update This can result in temporary yield losses User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 77 14 Update SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC iJ Do not change the update source during the automatic update process If the update source is changed during the automatic update process the update process does not continue Update files that have already been sent to the inverters cannot be withdrawn e Do not change the update source during the automatic update process As update sources for the automatic update of SMA devices you can select the SMA Update Portal or a USB data carrier connected to the Cl
114. s valid up to a maximum of 21 mA This enables intentional overload to ensure that the maximum setpoint is reached Requirements O The configuration for the active power limitation must be agreed upon with the responsible grid operator O The necessary parameter for the active power limitation must be set in the inverter see Section 13 2 page 67 Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 In the system tree select the Cluster Controller and select the menu Grid management services in the device menu 3 Make the general settings Select the parameter group General settings gt System control e Select Edit e In the drop down list Operating mode select the entry Open loop control e If you are using digital or analog inputs enter the desired time interval in the field Time interval for the output value e If necessary adjust the value for the total system power By default the nominal inverter power available in the system is used as the value for total system power In the drop down list Total system power select the entry User defined Inthe field Save user defined total system power enter the desired value 4 Select the parameter group Active power and select Edit 5 Activate the checkboxes for the desired signal sources in the group Basic settings gt Signal source Note that the desired Modbus server must be activated in the Cluster Controller when you are using Modbus see Section 1
115. s with Speedwire Webconnect interfaces in decentralized PV systems and large scale PV power plants The Cluster Controller primarily performs the following tasks e Setup of the Speedwire network e Reading out provision and administration of PV system data e Configuring Device Parameters e Feedback on Current Total Active Power of the System e Implementation and feedback of grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power operation under grid management services e Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PV electricity is directly marketed e Sending e mail alarms in the event of critical system statuses e Sending the System Data to an FTP Server and or the Sunny Portal Internet Portal e Performing Updates for the Cluster Controller and the Inverters Figure 1 Design of the Cluster Controller Position Designation A LEDs B Connection areas C Keypad D Display User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 15 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Reading out provision and administration of PV system data The Cluster Controller is the central communication unit for the system and continuously reads out the data of the devices in the system e g inverters sensors The Cluster Controller then makes this system data available via the display user interface and Modbus data interface In addition the system data can be displayed evaluated and mana
116. sesess 44 7 1 Setting the Characteristic Curve of the Irradiation Sensor 44 7 amp Parameter Seti gSenssaanon ne ea a ESS 44 7 2 1 Setting Parameters for a Device Class c csecsesssessesseeneesteesnees 44 7 2 2 Setting the Parameters of an Individual Device 0 0 45 7 3 Deactivating the Webconnect Function of the Inverters 0 A5 7 4 Saving and Restoring the Device Configuration of the Cluster Controller cat tc ot etcoedeckeds eacescen coerrends essere ciatge bern tonaebeapeneeirabee sees 46 8 Exporting System Datad sesseesoesoossessoesooesossossoossessoesoossossoseeoe 48 Sl EXPO OPHONS asasen a deus ob doeastounsdeotabely 48 92 Expor oMa esanen n a E 48 g2 VESVIROMIOL seann a E NE 48 8 2 2 XMLFormM lernsarnnnasinsensnn onead 49 8 3 Setting the Measured Value Name ssssesseseesesseeseeesseesessneneeneens 51 8 4 Exporting System Data to a USB Data Carrier cesses 51 User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 7 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 10 11 12 8 5 Exporting System Data to the Integrated FTP Server s ssese 52 8 5 1 Setting the Export Format for System Data sssesesesseseseree 52 8 5 2 Activating or Deactivating the Integrated FTP Server 52 8 5 3 Accessing the Integrated FTP Server via the Web Browser 52 8 6 Additionally Exporting System Data to an External FTP Server FTP Peis li esccxsccase scans ctsabtites nae a a ES 53 8
117. signation Explanation A Padlock symbol Not possible to access the device The device password does not match the system password SER SMA Grid Guard symbol Indicates that the logged in user has the right to change grid sensitive device parameters SMA Grid Guard parameters Device symbols Symbol Explanation ez Complete system Ui p Yy Cluster Controller i Energy Meter a Inverter example a Unknown inverter Zz Unknown device If necessary update the firmware of the Cluster Controller see Section 14 page 77 so that the device is displayed with the correct symbol Other symbols Symbol Designation Hourglass ry Explanation Indicates that values are currently being saved in the device Average value Displays the average value Total Displays aggregated values Maximum Displays the maximum value Minimum Displays the minimum value t Update Indicates that an action is currently being performed or that device values are currently being read out User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 37 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Symbol Designation Explanation Stopwatch Indicates that a value is from more than ten minutes ago Enan Calendar function Opens a calendar for selecting a date or a start and end date 38 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 5 Logging In
118. sterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 1 Information on this Document 1 Information on this Document 1 1 Validity This document is valid for the SMA Cluster Controller models CLCON 10 and CLCON S 10 from hardware version A1 and from firmware version 1 0 1 2 Target Group The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons Qualified persons must have the following skills e Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated e Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices and installations e Training in the installation and configuration of IT systems e Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations e Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives e Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information 1 3 Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at www SMA Solar com Document title Document type Replacement of SMA Devices in PV Systems with Communication Installation Manual Products 1 4 Symbols Symbol 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 A WARNING avoided can result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can
119. stributor 114 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 20 Compliance Information 20 Compliance Information FCC Compliance 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 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SMA America Inc may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 115 21 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 21 Contact If you have technical problems with our products please contact the SMA Service Line We n
120. sword From the perspective of system communication all devices with the same password form a system For this reason a password used for all devices in a system is called a system password You can only access all devices in your system with the Cluster Controller if all devices have the same system password The system password that you enter for your respective user group when logging into the Cluster Controller user interface for the first time is a default system password For security reasons you should change the default system password as soon as possible following commissioning see Section 15 2 page 83 You can increase the security of your system password with the following measures e Select system passwords containing at least eight characters e Use combinations of upper case and lower case letters special characters and numbers won e Do not use names or common words e g dog cat house e For the system password avoid using words that have any personal relevance to you such as the names of persons or pets personnel numbers identification numbers or car license plates e Do not repeat names or words e g househouse or catcat Do not use combinations of numbers or letters in the same order as they appear on your keyboard e g 12345 qwert 15 2 Changing the System Password Requirement O If you wish to change the system password for the user group Installer you must be an Installer yourse
121. tallation and maintenance The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements but as with all electrical and electronic equipment certain precautions must be observed when installing and or operating the product To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product you must carefully read and follow all instructions cautions and warnings in this 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 Symbol Description A DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION 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 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC General Warnings General Warnings All electrical installations must be made in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code
122. tem Configuration 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Modbus 3 To save the automatically created system configuration select Save automatically generated system configuration sysplant xml 4 To save the user defined system configuration file select Save user defined system configuration usrplant xml Updating the System Configuration 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group Modbus 4 In the field Update user defined system configuration xml select Browse The file selection window opens 5 Select the desired system configuration file and select Open The file name of the system configuration file is displayed in the field Update user defined system configuration xml 6 Select Update User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 65 13 Grid Management Services SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 13 Grid Management Services 13 1 Options for Implementing Grid Management Service Setpoints You can have the Cluster Controller implement the grid management service setpoints by using open loop or closed loop control In the event that the Cluster Controller evaluates a setpoint as invalid or does not receive a setpoint within a configurable interval
123. terfaces in decentralized PV systems and large scale PV power plants The Cluster Controller is an ITE class A device as per EN 55022 and is designed for industrial use The product is designed for indoor use only Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable standards and directives Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage Alterations to the product e g changes or modifications are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and usually void the operation permit SMA shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein The type label must remain permanently attached to the product 2 2 Safety Information This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long term operation of the product read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock from touching an ungrou
124. the computer e In the first partition of the USB data carrier create a file folder in the root directory with the title UPDATE If there is more than one partition on the USB data carrier the Cluster Controller only searches the first partition for update files e Copy the downloaded update file up2 to the UPDATE folder then remove the USB data carrier from the computer 2 Connect the USB data carrier to USB port 2 of the Cluster Controller M The update file is uploaded and executed 14 2 2 Performing a Manual Update for Connected SMA Devices You have the following options for performing the manual update for connected devices e Performing a Manual Update via the Internet e Performing a Manual Update via the User Interface e Performing a Manual Update via the USB Data Carrier Settings already made for the Cluster Controller and the system data are retained after the update i Sufficient DC input voltage is required for update For some inverters updates are only possible above a specific DC input voltage Depending on the time of day the weather or the condition of the PV modules e g affected by pollution or covered with snow the DC input voltage may be too low for the update The affected inverters do not feed in during the update This can result in temporary yield losses Performing a Manual Update via the Internet iJ Do not change the update source during the automatic update process If the update source is chan
125. the user out of the user interface User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 27 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 2 3 System Tree In the system tree all devices in a system are represented in a tree structure The system tree is divided into the hierarchy levels System View and Device View A a My Plant Figure 7 Layout of the system tree example Position Designation Explanation A System view Depicts the first hierarchy level of the system tree and summa rizes all devices in the system The system name is displayed on this hierarchy level B Device view Depicts the hierarchy level subordinate to the system view The communication product is displayed first followed by the inverters in the system The serial number of the device is dis played as the default device name You can change the device name see Section 10 1 page 57 Status symbols in the system tree Symbol Designation Explanation Neutral The system status or the device status is unknown and is currently being updated OK The device is operating properly A Warning At least one device in the system has the status Warning The affected device is currently not operating properly It may be possible to remedy this status automatically 28 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A User Interface of the Cluster Controller Symbol D
126. ting the Modbus Profile and System Configuration Saving the Modbus Profile 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Modbus 3 Select Save user defined Modbus profile usrprofile xml and save the file to the desired storage location with the desired file name Updating the Modbus Profile 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group Modbus 4 To update the SMA Modbus profile perform the following steps e In the field Update SMA Modbus profile xml select Browse M The file selection window opens 64 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 12 Modbus Configuration e Select the desired SMA Modbus profile and select Open The file name of the SMA Modbus profile is displayed in the field Update SMA Modbus profile xml e Select Refresh 5 To update the user defined Modbus profile perform the following steps e In the field Update user defined Modbus profile xml select Browse M The file selection window opens e Select the desired Modbus profile and select Open The file name of the user defined Modbus profile is displayed in the field Update user defined Modbus profile xml e Select Refresh Saving the Sys
127. tings e In the field Time interval in the event of a changed setpoint enter the desired time interval Example Time interval in the event of a changed setpoint is 60 seconds Immediately after the setpoint sent by the signal generator is changed the Cluster Controller sends a control command with a corresponding output value to the inverters If additional output values are required in order to reach the setpoint and you have entered a value of 60 seconds for the parameter Time interval in case of a changed setpoint the Cluster Controller sends each of these additional output values at intervals of 60 seconds Once the modified setpoint has been reached the Cluster Controller once again sends the current output value at the time interval you entered for the parameter Time interval for the output value in the parameter group General settings In the field Max change in case of power increase enter the desired value In the field Max change in case of power reduction enter the desired value 10 When using the digital inputs set the status configuration e Select the group Status configuration e Depending on the number of digital inputs used in the column Active activate the selection field of the status to be configured in each case e In the column Active power enter the desired value for the status to be configured in each case 11 Make the settings for the fallback see Section 13 5 page 74 13 3 2 Regulating A
128. to or Out of the Cluster Controller 5 Logging Into or Out of the Cluster Controller Logging Into the Cluster Controller 1 If the IP address of the Cluster Controller is unknown read off the IP address of the Cluster Controller from the display and write it down Select the display view External communication and read off and write down the IP address 2 Call up the IP address of the Cluster Controller via the web browser The login page opens Xx The login page does not open Possible error cause you have not written down the IP address correctly or you have not entered it correctly e Enter the correct IP address and confirm the entry with the enter key e If the problem persists rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 3 If required select the desired language in the upper area of the login page 4 Log in either as User or as Installer with the respective system password of the user group e When logging in for the first time log in as User or Installer with the respective default system password of the user group User group Default system password User 0000 Installer 1111 e If you have not yet changed the default system password of your user group you should change the default system password of both user groups as quickly as possible to prevent unauthorized access to the user interface of the Cluster Controller and the inverters in your system see Section 15 2 page 83 e If you have already changed t
129. tpoint the new output value is to be sent to the inverters once the set point sent by the signal generator changes The first output value is sent to the inverter immediately after the setpoint is changed If additional output values are required in order to reach the setpoint these will be sent at the specified time interval This enables for example an incremental in crease in the active power User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 33 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Parameter Explanation Max change in case of power Indicates the maximum change in percentage points per time increase interval that occurs once an active power limitation setpoint has been canceled Max change in case of power Indicates the maximum change in percentage points per time reduction interval that occurs once an active power limitation setpoint has been received Status configuration Symbol Explanation 2 Corresponds to the value Logical 1 24 V O Corresponds to the value Logical 0 O V 4 2 4 6 Events Menu In the menu Events Cluster Controller events or inverter events in the system are displayed in the form of an event log The Cluster Controller requests the events list from the inverters directly The events displayed in each case depend on the inverter that is selected in the system tree on the user group and on the filter settings for the event types Information Wa
130. try No 5 Select Save 7 4 Saving and Restoring the Device Configuration of the Cluster Controller Saving the device configuration 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Device configuration and select Save device configuration 3 If required change the saving location and the file name for the save file A Select Save M The device configuration is downloaded and saved Restoring the device configuration i Note the firmware version of the configuration file Only configuration files with a firmware version that is the same as or older than that of the Cluster Controller can be used to restore the device configuration Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Update and save in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group Device configuration and select Browse in the field Restore device configuration bak M The file selection window opens 46 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Device Configuration 4 Select the desired configuration file and select Open The file name of the selected configuration file is displayed in the field Restore device configuration bak 5 Select Execute The configuration file is uploaded and the device configuration is
131. ture Unit 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu Select the parameter group Device gt Country settings Select Edit In the drop down list Unit of temperature select the desired unit of temperature aA AUN Select Save 6 7 Settings for System Time 6 7 1 Information on System Time The system time refers to the date and time of a system The system time is set via the Cluster Controller and transmitted to all inverters in the system If additional communication products are added to the system the new communication products automatically adopt the existing system time If you change the system time the inverters will adopt the new system time immediately Additional communication products in the system do not adopt the system time for some time but a maximum of seven hours later You can either set the system time manually on the Cluster Controller or have it synchronized via the Internet using a time server i Potential loss of system data due to changing the system time Changing the system time can influence previously recorded system data If you put back the time or the date for example the Cluster Controller may overwrite previously recorded system data Only change the system time if it is necessary to do so 6 7 2 Synchronizing System Time via the Internet You can synchronize the system time automatically or manually via the Internet
132. u see Section 4 2 4 page 29 Setting the inverter parameters see Section 7 page 44 Vv Changing the SMA Grid Guard parameters of devices Only with see Section 15 5 page 87 SMA Grid Guard code Vv Adding devices to the system or replacing devices in the s system see Section 10 page 57 Changing the system password for the user group User s s see Section 15 2 page 83 Changing the system password for the user group In Vv staller see Section 15 2 page 83 Restarting the Cluster Controller via the user interface v see Section 18 3 page 112 User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 25 4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 2 Overview of the User Interface 4 2 1 Structure A aiaia aia Overview Spot Values EO my Pent wo Grid Management Events BO sv 2110054874 BE sr 211005003 My Plant Cluster Controller PE 3 2110055009 Cluster Controller BO 8 2110044910 Condition Ok BO Sn 2110084099 Ce Status of the device update Ok WO sn 2110044965 Ambient temperature WE 5 21100406 WE 21 211009068 WE s 2110055009 WE 2 21008470 WG 21 21008879 WG Sr 21100958 WE S 21100950 BE 3 21004082 WG a 2104085 BE S 211009489 WG 3 211004087 BE S 211005002 WG 3 211005005 WE S 211005005 10 010 258 DPassnerdrotseare BP instar BB 28 08 201215 05 Figure 6 User interface of the Cluster Controller example
133. under which the system is to be displayed in Sunny Portal 7 Select Save 8 Perform the registration in Sunny Portal Select Execute in the field Register in the group Status and Actions M The Cluster Controller synchronizes the system time with Sunny Portal and carries out the registration OK is displayed in the field Result of the last registration and Sunny Portal sends the access data to the specified e mail address The registration of the other devices in the system is performed automatically The result of the registration attempt is logged in the event log see Section 9 1 page 55 The registration has failed e Rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 60 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 11 Sunny Portal 11 2 Setting Data Transmission to Sunny Portal Requirement L You must already be registered in Sunny Portal see Section 11 1 page 60 Procedure 1 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Sunny Portal gt Basic settings 3 Select Edit 4 Select the desired entry in the drop down list Use Sunny Portal Entry Explanation Yes Activates data transmission to Sunny Portal No Deactivates data transmission to Sunny Portal 5 Select Save 11 3 Setting Communication Monitoring For communication monitoring the Cluster Controller sends a sign
134. uster Controller When updating via the SMA Update Portal the Cluster Controller checks once a day whether a new update is available If a new update is available the Cluster Controller downloads the update When updating via the USB data carrier available update files are copied directly to the Cluster Controller For both update sources the sending of the update files starts automatically the following night at 4 a m If an automatic update process for the inverters in the system is interrupted by a power outage for example the Cluster Controller restarts the update process the following day Procedure 1 In the system tree select the system and select the menu Updates in the device menu 2 Select the parameter group Settings 3 Select Edit 4 To deactivate the automatic update select the entry No in the drop down list Activated 5 To activate the automatic update make the following settings e In the drop down list Activated select the entry Yes default setting e In the drop down list Operating mode select the entry Automatic update e In the drop down list Update source select the desired update source Update source Explanation Update portal The update files are downloaded from the SMA Update Por tal on the Internet USB port 2 The update files are downloaded from the USB data carrier that is connected to USB port 2 6 Select Save 7 If a USB data carrier is to be used as an update source prepare the USB dat
135. ve measures e In order for a measured value of O V to be displayed for the pin group Analog voltage input 4 when it is not connected place a jumper wire between pins B5 and B7 in terminal X8 Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller could not start correctly A system error has occurred Corrective measures e Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect it to the voltage supply Note that this can lead to loss of system data e Ifthe problem persists contact the Service 102 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting Problem The login page does not open Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage sup ply Corrective measures e Ensure that the three pole plug for the voltage supply is connected to terminal X1 of the Cluster Controller The voltage supply is reverse connected or the power sup ply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see the Cluster Controller installation manual e If the voltage supply is connected correctly replace the power supply unit A firewall is blocking the connection Corrective measures e Adjust the firewall settings in order to allow the required connection If the Cluster Controller is connected to the LAN via DHCP and the voltage supply of the Cluster Controller
136. ve the option of assigning static IP addresses to the inverters in the system The inverters are configured for automatic address allocation via DHCP by default Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller Select the desired inverter in the system tree Select the menu Settings gt System communication in the device menu Select Edit In the drop down list Automatic configuration switched on select the entry No This deactivates the automatic assignment of the IP address for the inverter 6 In the field IP address enter the desired static IP address 7 Select Save a AUN 17 2 Making the Proxy Configuration When using a proxy server you must make a corresponding proxy configuration in order to be able to access the Cluster Controller user interface within the LAN or to enable the Cluster Controller to access the Internet e g for connecting to Sunny Portal Enabling access to the user interface of the Cluster Controller Inthe web browser include the IP address of the Cluster Controller in the list of proxy exceptions Enabling Cluster Controller access to the Internet 1 Log into the Cluster Controller 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 91 17 Network Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 3 Select the parameter group External communication gt Proxy settings and make the desir
137. ven if you have given the system the same name Corrective measures e Assign the system identifier of the old system to the replacement device see Section 11 6 page 63 e Inthe replacement device enter the e mail address of a user who has administrator rights for the system in Sunny Portal e In Sunny Portal delete the new system created by the replacement device 18 3 Restarting the Cluster Controller via the User Interface 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 3 Select the parameter group Device gt System A In the field Initiate device restart select Execute M The Cluster Controller is restarted The startup procedure can take up to two minutes 112 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 18 Troubleshooting 18 4 Resetting the Cluster Controller You can reset the Cluster Controller via the keypad Procedure 1 Call up the display view Settings To do this simultaneously press and hold the OK and ESC buttons on the keypad for two seconds The display view Settings opens 2 Select the settings that are to be reset Settings to be reset Explanation Reset password The user password and the installer password are re set Reset network settings The network settings of the Cluster Controller are reset Reset to default settings The
138. with the padlock symbol you must first adapt the system password to the device password For new devices the device password corresponds to the default system password The default system password of the user group User is 0000 the default system password of the user group Installer is 1111 Procedure 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 3 Adapt the system password to the device password e Select the parameter group User rights gt Access control e Select Edit e Inthe field Set installer password enter the default system password 1111 e In the field Confirm password confirm the default system password e In the field Set user password enter the default system password 0000 e In the field Confirm password confirm the default system password e Select Save M The Cluster Controller changes the device password for all approved devices in the system 4 Restart the Cluster Controller via the user interface see Section 18 3 page 112 Resetting the System Password 1 Log into the Cluster Controller as Installer 2 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 3 Reset the system password to the previous system password e Select the parameter group User rights gt Access control e Select Edit 84 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar
139. xplanation Displays the system status the current daily yield the nominal sys tem power and the current setpoints for active power and reactive power If no button on the keypad is pressed within five minutes the Clus ter Controller switches to the display view System overview Yield data Displays the yield data of the system System status Displays the current system status The number of inverters detected by the Cluster Controller and the status of the inverters is displayed here Cluster Controller Displays the status and device information of the Cluster Controller When a USB data carrier is inserted into USB port 1 information on the current memory usage of the USB data carrier will be displayed Sunny Portal settings Displays the configured upload frequency and the date of the last successful data upload to Sunny Portal Analog inputs Displays the analog inputs with the current level value and unit Digital inputs Displays the digital inputs in binary form The digital inputs are summarized in two groups here Meteorology Displays the measured values of the connected irradiation sensor and the connected temperature sensors Active power limitation Displays the current setpoint for active power limitation with the set point size and the date of the last configuration change Reactive power setpoint Displays the current reactive power setpoint and the date of the last configurat
140. y the downloaded update file up2 to the UPDATE folder then remove the USB data carrier from the computer 2 Connect the USB data carrier to USB port 2 of the Cluster Controller 3 Start the update process User Manual ClusterController BA en 14 81 14 Update SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC e In the system tree select the system and select the menu Updates in the device menu e Select the desired device type e g SB SOOOTL21 e In the area Available updates highlight the desired update file and select Download M The Cluster Controller copies the update file from the USB data carrier and displays the update file status as Ready in the area Available updates after the download has been completed successfully 4 Remove the USB data carrier from the Cluster Controller 5 Select Send M The Cluster Controller checks the saved files M The Cluster Controller sends the update file once a day on up to five sequential days to the devices in the system The update process was successful if the version number of the sent update file is displayed for all affected devices Xx No device or not all affected devices report back with the version number of the sent update file e Rectify the error see Section 18 2 page 100 82 ClusterController BA en 14 User Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard 15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard 15 1 Requirements for a Secure System Pas

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