Device for plant monitoring with bluetooth wireless technology (70 pages)
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Device for Plant Monitoring SUNNY WEBBOX User Manual SWebBox-BA-US_en-34 | 98-0019234 | Version 3.4...
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All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America, LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.
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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.
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General Warnings SMA America, LLC SWebBox-BA-US_en-34 User Manual...
1.1 Validity This manual is valid for the Sunny WebBox as of hardware version E1 and firmware version 1.53. 1.2 Additional information You will find further information on the Sunny WebBox in the download area of www.SMA-Solar.com: •...
Thus, the Sunny WebBox helps to optimize PV plant yields. The Sunny SensorBox allows the operator to further expand his plant via the Sunny WebBox. The Sunny SensorBox records the environmental data relevant to performance monitoring at the PV plant.
3 Safety 3.1 Intended Use The Sunny WebBox is a data logger, that records, logs and makes available the data of a PV plant. The Sunny WebBox is suitable for monitoring PV plants of any size. • The data collected by the Sunny WebBox may deviate from the data provided by the electricity meter.
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• Ground yourself before working on the device. Damage of the device due to incorrect connection • The Sunny WebBox is only to be operated using the supplied plug-in power supply and in the voltage range intended for this. • Observe the technical data of the Sunny WebBox.
CD with Sunny WebBox Assistant User manual and quick reference guide for commissioning SD card — inserted into the SD card slot on the Sunny WebBox (only with the order option Sunny WebBox with SD card) Modem cable with RJ11 plug (only with the order option Sunny WebBox with analog modem, can no longer be ordered).
5 Device Overview SMA America, LLC 5 Device Overview 5.1 Type Label The type label clearly identifies the Sunny WebBox. The type label can be found on the back of the enclosure. Position Designation Explanation Serial No. Serial number of device...
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LED name Status Significance NETCOM flashing green The Sunny WebBox will transmit data to the Sunny Portal or to the FTP server via FTP Push. glowing green The most recent data transmission to Sunny Portal/ FTP push has been successful.
5.4 Overview of the LEDs on the Network Connection Position Status Significance Link Connection established No connection established Activity Connection established, no data is being sent or received flashing The Sunny WebBox is currently transmitting or receiving data No connection established SWebBox-BA-US_en-34 User Manual...
• The maximum permitted telephone cable length is 656 ft. (200 m). • The Sunny WebBox requires a socket-outlet with a grid voltage of 100 V ... 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz). • Protect the Sunny WebBox from dust, wet conditions, corrosive substances and vapors.
6.3 Connecting the Sunny WebBox Directly to the Computer 1. Connect the Sunny WebBox with the blue network cable (crossover cable) to the computer (see ➀ ). The connection on the computer is normally indicated by the same symbol as the Sunny WebBox network connection.
2. Connect the plug-in power supply to the Sunny WebBox and plug it into the socket-outlet (see ➁ ). ☑ As soon as the "SYSTEM" and "POWER" LEDs glow green, the Sunny WebBox has started up and is ready for operation. The start-up procedure can take up to 90 seconds.
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– Delete any entries in the "Default gateway", "Preferred DNS server", and "Alternative DNS server" boxes. 9. Select [OK]. 10. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, select [OK]. ☑ The computer is set to the network settings of the Sunny WebBox. SWebBox-BA-US_en-34 User Manual...
– If Windows displays several LAN connections, there are probably several network connections installed on the computer. Ensure that you select the correct network connection, with which the computer is connected to the Sunny WebBox. If necessary, refer to the computer manual.
8. Select [OK]. 9. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, select [OK]. ☑ The computer is set to the network settings of the Sunny WebBox. 6.5 Logging in to the Sunny WebBox for the First Time The Sunny WebBox distinguishes between 2 user groups: user and installer.
– If the page does not open, refer to Section 14. 3. Log in as "Installer". The default password for the installer is: "sma". ☑ The Sunny WebBox start page opens You can now configure the Sunny WebBox for the local network (see page 27).
2. In the "Obtain IP address" field, select the value "Static". 3. In the "IP address" field, enter the static IP address under which the Sunny WebBox is to be accessed in the local network (see Section 15.1 "Allocating an IP Address in a Local Network", page 79).
2. Remove the blue network cable (crossover cable). 3. Connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the remote terminal (e.g. router, switch or hub) of the local network using the red network cable (patch cable) (see ➀ ). The connection of the remote terminal is normally indicated by the same symbol as the Sunny WebBox network connection.
Reset your computer to its original network settings so that it can be accessed over the local network whenever necessary (see Section 23). ☑ The user interface of the Sunny WebBox is now available via the new IP address or the URL http://WebBox"serial number" (see Section 7.1 "Logging in to the Sunny WebBox", page 38).
2. Connect the Sunny WebBox to the telephone connection. Insert the end of the modem cable into the RJ11 jack. ☑ Check whether the Sunny WebBox is connected to the telephone network. You can now configure the modem settings in the Sunny WebBox. User Manual...
6.9.1 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to a Sunny Central The Sunny WebBox is connected to the Sunny Central via Ethernet. Configure the Sunny WebBox for the local network and connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the remote terminal (e.g., router, switch or hub) of the Sunny Central via the red network cable (patch cable).
6.9.2 Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 Communication Bus This section describes how to connect the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 communication bus. It is assumed that the Sunny WebBox is located at the end of the RS485 communication bus.
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6 Commissioning SMA America, LLC 5. Connect the insulated conductors to the plug connector. Observe the assignments of the insulated conductors in the RS485 communication bus. 6. Shorten unused insulated conductors flush with the cable sheath. 7. Place the plug on the bottom half of the cable enclosure and use the cable tie to fix the cable sheath to the bottom half of the cable enclosure.
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8. Press the upper half of the cable enclosure to the lower half of the cable enclosure and the plug until the terminals snap together. 9. Insert the plug connector into the "SMA COM" jack of the Sunny WebBox. 10. Check whether jumpers are connected to "J1B"...
• Mounting the Sunny WebBox on a top-hat rail Note the serial number Before mounting the Sunny WebBox, note the serial number on the type label. You will require the serial number later to call up the user interface. Mounting the Sunny WebBox on the wall 1.
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(6 mm) between the screw head and the wall. 6. Hook the Sunny WebBox onto the screws. ☑ The Sunny WebBox is now mounted on the wall. Mounting the Sunny WebBox on the top-hat rail 1. Hook the two lower brackets of the Sunny WebBox onto the lower edge of the top-hat rail.
If the page does not open, refer to Section 14. 3. If you are using static network settings for the Sunny WebBox, enter the static IP address of the Sunny WebBox in the address bar and press Enter. If you have forgotten the IP address of the Sunny WebBox, see Section 15.2.
7.2 Logging out of the Sunny WebBox Always log out from the Sunny WebBox when you finish work on the Sunny WebBox. To do so, select "Logout" on the user interface or at the top right, or click [Logout] in the "Home" menu. Closing your Internet browser will not log you out of the Sunny WebBox.
The navigation bar is always available. The submenu changes depending on which main menu item is selected. On the start page of the Sunny WebBox, there is an overview of the current output, the previous daily yield, and the previous total yield of all the connected inverters.
This section explains the meanings of the various status symbols in the web interface of the Sunny WebBox. The symbol of a Sunny Boy appears in each of the following examples. The Sunny WebBox user interface shows other devices in the PV plant with corresponding symbols.
8 Operation SMA America, LLC 8.1.3 Structural View and Device View In the structural view and the device view, you can call up additional data under "Plant > Devices": Structural View In the structural view, the user interface shows the devices in the order in which they are connected to the data bus.
SMA America, LLC 8 Operation 8.1.4 Overview According to Device Type In the device view, the window on the right provides an overview of all devices in a group. To view all the devices of a specific type, select the device type in the device view.
3. Select a device in the device view or structural view. 4. Select the "Parameters" tab. ☑ The Sunny WebBox lists all the parameters that can be changed on the selected device. The displayed parameters depend on the selected device The displayed parameters depend on the device you selected and can vary significantly between the product ranges (e.g.
3 in order to set the parameters for further devices. 8.4 Displaying the Event Report The event report provides a log of the various events that occur in both the Sunny WebBox and the devices connected to the Sunny WebBox. For example, information on file uploads to Sunny Portal or errors, warnings or other information regarding the connected devices can be stored in the event report by the Sunny WebBox.
The Sunny WebBox transmits the data to Sunny Portal with the next data upload. If the ring buffer is full, the Sunny WebBox will overwrite the oldest data. The time the ring buffer can bridge depends on the device type and number of detected devices.
13. Select [Register] in the "Last Sunny Portal registration" field. The Sunny Portal password will be sent to the entered e-mail address. ☑ The Sunny WebBox data transmission to Sunny Portal is configured. On the "WebBox > Info" page, you can see when the Sunny WebBox last successfully transmitted data. User Manual...
☑ This setting activates or deactivates data transmission to Sunny Portal. 9.2.3 Adjusting the Plant Identifier for Sunny Portal Sunny Portal identifies your Sunny WebBox via the plant identifier. In the following cases, you must adjust the plant identifier in the Sunny WebBox: •...
Every time the Sunny WebBox connects with Sunny Portal, Sunny Portal saves the current address of the Sunny WebBox or the router to which the Internet connection is established. If your router is configured accordingly, you can access your Sunny WebBox via Sunny Portal.
9.3 Integrated FTP Server The Sunny WebBox is equipped with an integrated FTP server. The FTP server allows you to access CSV files or compressed XML files. In order to use the FTP server, you must first assign the respective read and write access rights for the FTP server on the Sunny WebBox.
You can also test the FTP push function using an FTP server installed locally on your computer. To learn how to install a local FTP server and use it to test the Sunny WebBox FTP push function with a local FTP server, refer to the Technical Information "Configuring a Local FTP Server".
Info.xml File", page 81) on your FTP server. The content of the test file must match the data of your Sunny WebBox. – FTP connection test failed: check the configuration of your FTP server and the Sunny WebBox. If necessary, you must adjust settings of the FTP server and the Sunny WebBox.
SD card. The Sunny WebBox saves data to a specific file folder on the SD card. The name of the file folder is "WebBox_[SerialNumber]". "[SerialNumber]" designates the serial number of the respective Sunny WebBox.
Sunny WebBox simply averages the data over a defined time period. Averaged data takes up less memory space in the Sunny WebBox. 1. Select "WebBox > Recording" in the user interface. 2. In the "Averaging over" field, select the time period over which the Sunny WebBox is to calculate the average. 3. Select [Save].
SMA America, LLC 10 Settings 10 Settings 10.1 System 10.1.1 Setting the Date and Time 1. Select "WebBox > Settings > System" in the user interface. 2. Select [Change] in the "Time zone (UTC offset)" field. ☑ The "Date / Time / Time zone settings" window opens.
3. If "SMA-COM" is selected, click [Save] and continue with Section 10.2.1. If "ETHERNET" is selected, click [Save] and continue with Section 10.2.2. 10.2.1 Setting SMA-COM If the devices of your PV plant are to communicate with the Sunny WebBox via SMA-COM, you must configure this communication method. Data transmission protocols SMA inverters use proprietary protocols for data transmission.
☑ The PV plant communication has been set. 10.2.2 Setting ETHERNET If the devices of your PV plant are to communicate with the Sunny WebBox via Ethernet, you must configure this communication method. 1. On the "PV subnet mask" of the user interface, enter the subnet mask of the communication bus of the central inverter page.
2. In the field "Virtual public HTTP port", enter the port enabled in the router for HTTP access. This port allows the web server of the Sunny WebBox to be accessed via the Internet. 3. In the "Webserver port" field, enter the port via which the web server of the Sunny WebBox can be accessed.
Adjust further settings. "no" The Sunny WebBox cannot be accessed via a dial-up connection. 3. Enter the IP address at which the Sunny WebBox can be accessed via a dial-up connection in the "IP address" field. 4. Select [Save]. ☑ Whether the Sunny WebBox can or cannot be accessed via a dial-up connection will depend on the settings.
"very unsafe", "unsafe", "adequate", "safe" and "very safe". Only select passwords with a security quality level that is at least "safe". 5. Select [Save]. ☑ The new password will be active the next time you log into the Sunny WebBox. SWebBox-BA-US_en-34 User Manual...
SMA Grid Guard password. In order to change SMA Grid Guard parameters, you will need to be logged in as an installer and you will need your personal SMA Grid Guard password, which you can obtain from SMA. The application form for the personal access code is available in the download area at www.SMA-Solar.com, in the "Certificate"...
SMA inverters of the type Sunny Backup. The Sunny WebBox allows you to retrieve data from the memory of devices that are supported and have been detected by the Sunny WebBox. This data can either be retrieved automatically or requested manually.
10.10.1 Information on Notification in Case of Error The Sunny WebBox can notify you by e-mail when an error event occurs. An Internet connection is required for this feature. This allows you to react rapidly to failures in your PV plant and minimize downtime.
– User name and password for your e-mail account 8. Click [test]. ☑ The Sunny WebBox sends a test e-mail to the specified e-mail address. If you do not receive the test e-mail, check the spam folder of your e-mail inbox and the local network settings (see page 27).
11.1.1 Information on the Firmware Update for the Sunny WebBox You have the option of updating the Sunny WebBox firmware. The firmware can be updated with or without access to the Internet. When the Sunny WebBox firmware is updated, all the settings and data will be saved.
5. Check whether the Sunny WebBox is accessible via the user interface. 6. If the Sunny WebBox can be accessed via the user interface, you can remove the SD card. If the Sunny WebBox cannot be accessed via the user interface, do not remove the SD card.
5. Select the desired update file and click [Open]. 6. Click [Upload] in the "Manual Update" field. ☑ The Sunny WebBox uploads the file and saves it to the inserted SD card. The Sunny WebBox then restarts automatically and installs the firmware update. If the firmware update was successful, you can find the new firmware version under "WebBox >...
6. Click [Upload] in the "Manual Update" field. ☑ The Sunny WebBox uploads the file and saves it to the inserted SD card. The Sunny WebBox then installs the update. If the update was successful, you can find the new version of the device profiles under "WebBox >...
☑ The Sunny WebBox has been stopped. 11.4 Resetting the Sunny WebBox During resetting, specific Sunny WebBox settings are reset to the factory setting. If you only wish to restart the Sunny WebBox without resetting the settings, see Section 11.3.
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☑ The Sunny WebBox will now start with the factory settings. Resetting the Sunny WebBox using the reset button Starting from Sunny WebBox version E1, the hole for the Reset button is found on the rear panel of the Sunny WebBox under the upper left foot.
2. Select "WebBox > Info" in the user interface. 3. Select [Delete device descriptions]. ☑ The unit descriptions of all devices will be erased. When the Sunny WebBox is restarted, all unit descriptions will be detected again automatically. User Manual...
• Protect the Sunny WebBox from wet conditions. • To clean the Sunny WebBox, only use a lightly dampened cloth to prevent the penetration of moisture. If there is a considerable amount of dirt, you can also use a mild, non-abrasive, non-corrosive cleaning agent.
3. Disconnect the DC plug connector of the plug-in power supply from the Sunny WebBox. 4. If the Sunny WebBox is connected directly to a computer or a local network via the Ethernet connection, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Sunny WebBox.
Check the network cable and all the connections of the Sunny WebBox and the computer. You cannot find the Incorrect network settings of the Use the Sunny WebBox Assistant for Sunny WebBox via the network components.
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Sunny WebBox. Note that this can lead to loss of collected plant data. The user interface The Sunny WebBox could not...
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RS485 cabling diagram for information on how the cables should be connected to the RS485 communication bus. Make sure the RS485 cable is properly connected to the Sunny WebBox. Check all connections (see Section 6.9.2 "Connecting the Sunny WebBox to the RS485 Communication Bus", page 33).
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Function", page 51). Check whether the server port is set to the correct value (see Section 9.4 "FTP Push Function", page 51). Test the Sunny WebBox FTP push function (see Section 9.4 "FTP Push Function", page 51). After an FTP download, Given the way Microsoft...
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Sunny WebBox and Sunny Boy Control. It does not have to take other devices into consideration. If more than one master is...
15.2 Determining the Network Settings of the Sunny WebBox With the following steps you can determine the current network settings of the Sunny WebBox. You can then configure your computer to allow you to access the Sunny WebBox again (see Section 6.4 "Configuring the Network Settings on the Computer", page 23).
Displays "true" when DHCP use is enabled and "false" when DHCP use is disabled. IP Address The IP address of the Sunny WebBox as configured by the user or obtained from the DHCP server. SubNetMask The subnet mask of the Sunny WebBox as configured by the user or obtained from the DHCP server.
SerialNumber Sunny WebBox serial number. MacAddress Hardware address of the Sunny WebBox. Created Time of the FTP push connection test Version The current firmware version of the Sunny WebBox OSVersion Version of the Sunny WebBox operating system User Manual SWebBox-BA-US_en-34...
15 Appendix SMA America, LLC 15.5 Structure of an XML Data File <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <WebBox> <Info> <Created>2010-02-10T01:37:04</Created> <Culture>de</Culture> </Info> <MeanPublic> <Key>WR38-006:2000333615:Ipv</Key> <First>10.360</First> <Last>20.225</Last> <Min>10.360</Min> <Max>20.225</Max> <Mean>14.425071</Mean> <Base>14</Base> <Period>900</Period> <TimeStamp>2010-06-23T16:30:38</TimeStamp> <MeanPublic> (...) </MeanPublic> </WebBox> Description of the XML tags Setting...
Time stamp, at which the average was calculated 15.6 Information on Your Internet Browser In order to be able to call up the Sunny WebBox user interface, you need a current Internet browser. You can use the standard settings of your Internet browser.
☑ IPv6 is activated. 15.8.1 Accessing Sunny WebBox via Integrated Analog Modem This section describes how to access your Sunny WebBox from any computer with a modem via the integrated modem. The computer must be equipped with an analog modem or an ISDN modem with CAPI driver.
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9. Select [Next]. ☑ The "Internet account information" window opens. 10. Enter "User name" (either "User" or "Installer"). The user group selection does not affect the access rights to the Sunny WebBox. 11. Enter the password. 12. Select [Next]. ☑ A summary of the selections you have made appears.
16 Accessories 16.1 SD cards In addition to the internal ring buffer, you can also store data collected by the the Sunny WebBox on an SD card. Order number for SD card with 1 GB of memory: SD-Card 1 GB Order number for SD card with 2 GB of memory: SD-Card 2 GB 16.2 RS485 Data Cable...
RS485 radio range 3,937 ft. (1,200 m) Ethernet radio range 328 ft. (100 m) *For earlier versions of the Sunny WebBox, it was possible to optionally order an analog modem. Other Languages for the software user interface German, English, French, Italian, Spanish,...
17 Technical Data SMA America, LLC 17.2 Plug-in Power Supplies CINCON, TRG30R 120, TRG30R 120V Mechanical Data Width x height x depth ⁄ in. x 2 ⁄ in. x 1 ⁄ (107.8 mm x 57.5 mm x 33.5 mm) Weight ⁄...
RENs of all the devices does not exceed five. You will find the REN on the type label of the Sunny WebBox if the WebBox has been ordered with analog modem.
19 Contact SMA America, LLC 19 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Service Line. We need the following data in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Operating system of your computer •...
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