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SMA SUNNY WEBBOX Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 System Monitoring ® SUNNY WEBBOX with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Installation Guide SWebbox20-IUS102910 | 98-0007010 | Version 1.0...
  • Page 3 (with no limitation) any implied warranties of utility, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America, LLC nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.
  • Page 4 ® observed when installing and/or operating the Sunny WebBox with Bluetooth . To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the Sunny WebBox with ® Bluetooth , you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this installation guide.
  • Page 5 SMA America, LLC Important Safety Instructions Other Symbols in this document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this installation guide: Information This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.
  • Page 6 For all repair and maintenance, always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center. ® Before installing or using the Sunny WebBox with Bluetooth , read all of the instructions, ® cautions, and warnings on the Sunny WebBox with Bluetooth in this installation guide.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    5.2.1 Information on SMA Bluetooth ........22 5.2.2...
  • Page 8 Firmware Update via the SD Card ....... . 40 Stopping the Sunny WebBox ......41 Restarting the Sunny WebBox via the User Interface .
  • Page 9 14.1 Sunny WebBox........59 14.2...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents SMA America, LLC Contact ........62...

  • Page 11: Notes On This Guide

    Sunny WebBox in the Technical Information ”Configuring a Local FTP Server”. Also read the user manual of the Sunny WebBox with Bluetooth which you can call up via the help button in the user interface 1.3 Syntax In this document SMA America Production, LLC is referred to in the following as SMA.

  • Page 12: Safety

    Safety 2.1 Appropriate Usage The Sunny WebBox is a data logger that records and logs the data of a PV plant. The Sunny WebBox makes the data available via the integrated web server and a user interface for download. Additionally, the Sunny WebBox can be used for remote diagnostics and the configuration of connected devices in a PV plant via the computer.

  • Page 13: Supported Products

    – STP 10000TL‒US/STP 12000TL‒US/STP 15000TL‒US/STP 17000TL‒US • SMA inverters with upgraded SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back from software version 02.00.00.R. A list of the supported inverters can be found in the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back manual. • Sunny Matrix from Firmware-Version 2.10.00 • SMA Bluetooth Repeater •...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Do not use the Sunny WebBox near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. CAUTION Only use the power supply unit included in delivery of the Sunny WebBox. Do not open the power supply. NOTICE Lay the cables in such a way that no one can stand on them or trip over them.
  • Page 15 Safety Data deviations The data collected by the Sunny WebBox may deviate from the data of the electricity meter. The Sunny WebBox data must not be used for billing purposes. Keep this guide in a convenient place for future reference.

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    Network Cable (red) Network cable (blue) Screws (M6) Wall anchors (M6) Installation Guide (You can activate the user manual of the Sunny WebBox directly via the user interface or download it at www.SMA-America.com.) Drilling template Quick guide for Sunny WebBox commissioning SWebbox20-IUS102910...

  • Page 17: Identifying The Sunny Webbox

    Unpacking 3.2 Identifying the Sunny WebBox Type label You can identify the Sunny WebBox using the type label. The type label can be found on the back of the enclosure. Firmware Version The current firmware version can be found on the status bar in the user interface of the Sunny WebBox.

  • Page 18: Device Overview

    The data transmission to the Sunny Portal or an external FTP server is active. Last upload was successful. Flashes green The Sunny WebBox is sending data to the Sunny Portal or an external FTP server. Glows red The last data transmission to the Sunny Portal or an external FTP server was not successful.

  • Page 19: Connection Area Overview

    Glows green The Sunny WebBox is ready for operation. Flashes green The Sunny WebBox is starting. Flashes orange The Sunny WebBox is performing a firmware update. Flashes red A system error has occurred. ”POWER” Glows green The Sunny WebBox is supplied with electricity.

  • Page 20: Bluetooth Module Overview

    4.4 Overview of the LEDs on the Network Connection Position LED State Meaning Speed 100 MBit connection speed 10 MBit connection speed Link / Activity On Connection (link) established Flashing The Sunny WebBox is currently transmitting or receiving data (activity). No connection established SWebbox20-IUS102910 Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Device

    • The distance from the Sunny WebBox to the inverters may not be greater than the maximum permitted distance of the corresponding plant communication type. Note the specifications in the respective sections.

  • Page 22: Determining The Mounting/Installation Location For

    A direct connection to an individual SMA Bluetooth device via NetID 1 is currently only possible with the Sunny Explorer software or the Sunny Beam with Bluetooth. Change the NetID of the Sunny WebBox to the NetID of your PV plant (NetID 2 to NetID F). 5.2.2 Determining the Mounting / Installation Location Before you mount the Sunny WebBox, determine the connection quality at the mounting / installation location of the Sunny WebBox to your PV plant.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Sunny Webbox To The Wall

    1. Determine the mounting location taking into consideration the mounting / installation location requirements. 2. Use the drilling template to determine the position of the Sunny WebBox and to mark the drilling holes with a pen. 3. Drill holes with ⁄...

  • Page 24: Commissioning

    Commission the Sunny WebBox using the Sunny WebBox Assistant If you want to commission the Sunny WebBox for the first time, use the Sunny WebBox Assistant for the Sunny WebBox. The Sunny WebBox Assistant is a software package with which you can carry out the basic configuration of the Sunny WebBox.

  • Page 25: Configuring Bluetooth Settings Of The Sunny Webbox

    A direct connection to an individual SMA Bluetooth device via NetID 1 is only possible with the Sunny Explorer software or the Sunny Beam with Bluetooth. Change the NetID of the Sunny WebBox to the NetID of your PV plant (NetID 2 to NetID F). 1. Turn the ”MODE” rotary switch to position ”0”.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Sunny Webbox Directly To The Computer

    • Use a high quality, at least category 5 (FTP Cat 5) or higher shielded twisted pair cable. 2. Connect the plug-in power supply to the Sunny WebBox and plug this into the socket (see ➁ ). ☑ As soon as the ”SYSTEM” and ”POWER” LEDs glow green, the Sunny WebBox has started up and is ready for operation.

  • Page 27: Configuring Network Settings On The Computer

    6.4 Configuring Network Settings on the Computer 6.4.1 Information on Network Settings on the Computer Befor you commission the Sunny WebBox for the first time without the Sunny WebBox Assistant, set the computer to the network area of the Sunny WebBox. Read the following subsection, which describes the procedure for your operating system.
  • Page 28 Sunny WebBox. You can now log in for the first time to the Sunny WebBox user interface (see page 6.5 ”Logging into the Sunny WebBox” (Page 31)). Configure the device after the log in for a local network or choose additional settings.

  • Page 29: Windows Xp, Windows 2000

    – If Windows displays several LAN connections, there are probably several network connections installed in 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 manual of your computer.
  • Page 30 ☑ The computer is set to the network settings of the Sunny WebBox. You can now log in to the user interface of the Sunny WebBox (see section 6.5 ”Logging into the Sunny WebBox” (Page 31)) and configure the Sunny WebBox for a local network or make further settings.

  • Page 31: Logging Into The Sunny Webbox

    – If the page does not open, refer to section 11.1 ”General Troubleshooting for the Sunny WebBox” (Page 48). 3. Log into the Sunny WebBox as user or installer. Upon delivery the password for the user is: ”0000”. Upon delivery the password for the installer is: ”1111.”...

  • Page 32: Configuring Sunny Webbox For The Local Network

    6.6.1 Information on Integrating the Sunny WebBox into a Local Network The following sections describe how to integrate the Sunny WebBox via static network settings into your local network with a router. In rare cases further network settings are necessary. You must configure further network settings in the following cases.
  • Page 33 5. Enter the Gateway IP address of your network into the ”Gateway IP” field. Usually, this is the address of the router. 6. 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 13.7 ”Allocating an IP Address in a Local Network”...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Sunny Webbox To The Local Network

    • Use a high quality, at least category 5 (FTP Cat 5) or higher shielded twisted pair cable. 2. Connect the plug-in power supply to the Sunny WebBox and plug this into the socket (see ➁ ). ☑ As soon as the ”SYSTEM” and ”POWER” LEDs glow green, the Sunny WebBox has started up and is ready for operation.

  • Page 35: Extended Configuration

    The Sunny WebBox can obtain its network settings via a DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). The Sunny WebBox automatically obtains the IP adress, the subnet mask, gateway and the DNS address from the DHCP server. In order to establish the Sunny WebBox in your network, use the Sunny WebBox Assistant.

  • Page 36: Proxy Server

    7.1.3 Proxy Server If there is a Proxy server in your network, you must set this in the dialog ”proxy settings”. The proxy settings of the Sunny WebBox are needed for the connection to the Sunny Portal and for firmware updates.

  • Page 37: Setting The Http Port

    The HTTP port is the network port under which the Sunny WebBox user interface is available. The HTTP Port is set to 80 by default. If the Sunny WebBox should use a different port, you must specified this during the call up of the user interface.

  • Page 38: Service Functions

    You can update the Sunny WebBox firmware. You can install the firmware update via the internet or locally via the SC card. Existing settings of the Sunny WebBox and data from the PV plant remain available after the update procedure. If you want to keep the Sunny WebBox at the most up-to-date level, you have to activate the automatic firmware updates via the internet.
  • Page 39 Unexpected interruption of an automatically started update procedure If an automatically started update procedure of the Sunny WebBox is interrupted (e.g. as a result of a power failure), the Sunny WebBox restarts the update procedure in the next defined time period.

  • Page 40: Firmware Update Via The Sd Card

    SMA America, LLC 5. Select [Save]. ☑ The Sunny WebBox checks whether a firmware update is available. If a firmware update is available, the Sunny WebBox downloads this from the internet and starts the update procedure. 8.1.3 Firmware Update via the SD Card...

  • Page 41: Stopping The Sunny Webbox

    Loss of data on the SD card Do not remove the Sunny WebBox from the utility grid while the ”SD CARD” LED is flashing green or orange. This can damage the file system of the SD card and lead to data loss.

  • Page 42: Restarting The Sunny Webbox Via The User Interface

    SMA America, LLC 8.3 Restarting the Sunny WebBox via the User Interface 1. Select the Sunny WebBox in the plant tree and select ”Settings” in the device menu. Select ”Settings” on the icon bar. 2. Select the ”Device > System” parameter group.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Sunny Webbox Using The Reset Button

    8.4 Resetting the Sunny WebBox Using the Reset Button You can reset the Sunny WebBox using your reset button. The reset button is positioned behind a small hole on the rear panel of the Sunny WebBox. The Sunny WebBox must be supplied with electricity in order that you are able to reset the Sunny WebBox using the reset button.

  • Page 44: Determining Current Settings Of The Sunny Webbox Via The Sd Card

    ”SD Card” LED is permanently lit. Example: WEBBOX_0155000123\config.xml 2. When the ”SD CARD” LED is permanently lit, remove the SD card from the Sunny WebBox SD card slot. 3. Read out the SD card.

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Care

    SMA America, LLC Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care 9.1 Maintenance Conduct regular visual inspections of the Sunny WebBox to check for external damages or soiling. 9.2 Care NOTICE Damage to the device due to ingress of liquids. • The Sunny WebBox is not waterproof. Protect the Sunny WebBox from wet conditions.

  • Page 46: Decommissioning

    10 Decommissioning 10.1 Disassembling the Sunny WebBox 1. Stop the Sunny WebBox as described in section 8.2 ”Stopping the Sunny WebBox” (Page 41). 2. Remove the DC plug of the plug-in power supply from the enclosure. 3. Remove the Sunny WebBox network cable.

  • Page 47: Packaging The Sunny Webbox

    10.3 Disposing of the Sunny WebBox Dispose of the Sunny WebBox at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic scrap which apply at the installation site at that time. Alternatively, send it back to SMA with shipping paid by sender, and labeled ”FOR DISPOSAL”.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    No. Problem Cause Rectification The Sunny WebBox The Sunny WebBox is not • Connect the Sunny WebBox with the is not available via connected to the network or network cable directly to the the user interface. to the power supply.
  • Page 49 Sunny WebBox. Note that this can lead to loss of collected plant data. The Proxy server does not •...
  • Page 50 Sunny WebBox The data transfer is • Check the settings of Sunny Portal or does not send any incorrectly configured. FTP Push (see the Sunny WebBox data to the Sunny user manual). Portal or the • Perform a connection test.
  • Page 51 SMA America, LLC Troubleshooting No. Problem Cause Rectification After a Sunny Double Sunny Portal The Sunny WebBox supplied as a WebBox is registration replacement device, logs into Sunny Portal replaced, Sunny with a new plant identifier. Sunny Portal Portal contains two...

  • Page 52: Bluetooth Connection

    • Remove a Master from the plant. Further information on SMA Bluetooth can be found in the download section at www.SMA-America.com Inverter is not The Bluetooth connection • Wait until the Sunny WebBox has accessible. was interrupted. automatically re-established the connection. SWebbox20-IUS102910 Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back. • Wait until the inverter has completed a restart. The inverter is then accessible again. Inverter with upgraded SMA • Wait until the inverter is again Bluetooth Piggy-Back is in working in normal operation. The night mode.

  • Page 54: Accessories

    SD Cards SMA order number Description SD card 128 MB 128 MB Secure Digital Memory Card for Sunny WebBox, I-Grade SD card 512 MB 512 MB Secure Digital Memory Card for Sunny WebBox, I-Grade SD Card 1 GB 1 GB Secure Digital Memory Card for Sunny WebBox, I-Grade...

  • Page 55: Annex

    SD card. The Sunny WebBox converts the SD card's file system to TFAT in order to increase data security. If you wish to delete the SD card, you must format the SD card on the computer with the FAT32 file system.

  • Page 56: Structure Of An Xml Data File

    SMA America, LLC Setting Meaning DHCP Displays whether the network settings are acquired via DHCP. IP address The current IP address of the Sunny WebBox SubNetMask The current Subnet mask of the Sunny WebBox Gateway The set Gateway IP address DNS Server...

  • Page 57: Information On Your Web Browser

    Time stamp, at which the average was calculated 13.4 Information on your Web Browser In order to be able to call up the Sunny WebBox user interface, you need a current web browser. You can use the standard settings of your web browser.

  • Page 58: Activating Ipv6 In Windows Xp Sp2

    13.6 Activating IPv6 in Windows XP SP2 In order to be able to locate the Sunny WebBox with the Sunny WebBox Assistant IPv6 is required. IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6 and specifies the procedures that are necessary for data transfer via a package-switching data network.

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    − 4 °F … +149 °F ( − 20 °C … +65 °C) Relative humidity, non condensing 5 % … 95 % Communication Sunny Boys, Windy Boys with SMA Bluetooth Bluetooth interface Computer 10/100 MBit Ethernet Maximum number of SMA Bluetooth devices...

  • Page 60: Plug-In Power Supply

    Technical Data SMA America, LLC * optional 14.2 Plug-in Power Supply 14.2.1 CINCON, TRG30R 120 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 ⁄ lb. (300 g)

  • Page 61: Fcc Compliance

    The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMA Production, LLC could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Contact SMA for more information. RF-exposure Statement The SMA Sunny Beam Bluetooth contains a modular transmitter. Thus it must have a separation of at least 7 ⁄...
  • Page 62 SMA America, LLC 16 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • The current firmware version of the Sunny WebBox.

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