Manually Controlling The Generator; Starting The Generator Via The User Interface; Stopping The Generator Via The User Interface; Starting The Generator Without Autostart Function - SMA SUNNY ISLAND 4.4M Operating Manual

12 Manually Controlling the Generator

12 Manually Controlling the Generator

12.1

Starting the Generator via the User Interface

The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 9.2 "Changing
Operating Parameters", page 119).
Requirement:
☐ The Sunny Island must be able to control the generator via a control cable.
Procedure:
1. Select Generator > Generator.
2. Set the parameter Manual generator control to Start.
☑ The electricity generator starts and runs until you stop it again.
3. To start the generator and leave it running for one hour, perform the following steps.
• Select Generator > Operation >.
• Set the parameter Reason for requesting generator to Run1h.
☑ The generator starts. If there is no generator request after one hour, the Sunny Island stops the generator.
12.2

Stopping the Generator via the User Interface

Risk of crushing injuries due to moving PV array parts
A generator can be started automatically by the Sunny Island. Moving parts in the PV array can crush or sever body
parts.
• Operate the generator only with the specified safety equipment.
• Carry out all work on the generator in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 9.2 "Changing
Operating Parameters", page 119).
Requirement:
☐ The Sunny Island must be able to control the generator via a control cable.
Procedure:
1. Select Generator > Generator.
2. Set the parameter Manual generator control to Stop.
☑ The generator is stopped temporarily. The generator restarts when a generator request is issued in automatic
generator mode and the minimum stop time has elapsed.
3. To stop the generator permanently, deactivate the automatic generator mode:
• Select Generator > Generator.
• Set the parameter Automatic generator start to Off.
12.3

Starting the Generator without Autostart Function

1. Start the generator (see manufacturer's manual).
2. Close the load-break switch between the generator and Sunny Island.
☑ After the warm-up period, the Sunny Island connects the stand-alone grid to the generator.
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