Saving The Configuration In A File; Adopting A Configuration From A File - SMA SUNNY ISLAND 4.4M Operating Manual

11 Data Storage and Firmware Update
Requirement:
☐ To update the inverter firmware, the update file with the desired inverter firmware must be available. The update
file is, for example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com. To
download the update file, it is necessary to enter the serial number of the inverter.
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section 8.1, page 110).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section 8.2, page 112).
3. Update the inverter firmware:
• Select the menu Device Configuration.
• In the inverter row, click on the gear icon and select Update firmware.
• Select [Browse] and select the update file for the inverter.
• Select Update firmware.
• Follow the instructions in the dialog.
☑ The inverter firmware has been updated.
11.5

Saving the Configuration in a File

You can save the current configuration of the inverter in a file and use this file as a backup for this inverter. When
saving, only the device parameters will be saved, not any passwords.
You can import the saved file to configure the inverter. When doing so, however, no settings can be overwritten from
the installation assistant. For single-cluster systems, you must perform the data import on the master.
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section 8.1, page 110).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section 8.2, page 112).
3. Select the menu Device Configuration.
4. Select [Settings].
5. In the context menu, select [Saving the configuration in a file].
6. Follow the instructions in the dialog.
11.6

Adopting a Configuration from a File

To configure the inverter, you can adopt the configuration from a file (see Section 11.5 "Saving the Configuration in a
File", page 128). When doing so, however, no settings from the installation assistant and no passwords can be
overwritten. For single-cluster systems, you must perform the data import on the master.
Requirements:
☐ The SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-
Solar.com). A charge is levied for this code.
☐ Changes to grid-relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator.
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section 8.1, page 110).
2. Log into the user interface as an Installer.
3. Select the menu Device Configuration.
4. Select [Settings].
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