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COMGW-10-IA-en-13 | Version 1.3

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual SMA COM GATEWAY S U N N Y B E W A G A T C O M S M A ENGLISH COMGW-10-IA-en-13 | Version 1.3...
  • Page 2 SMA Warranty You can download the current warranty conditions from the Internet at www.SMA-Solar.com. Software licenses You will find the software licenses for the installed software modules on the Internet at www.SMA- Solar.com. Trademarks All trademarks are recognized, even if not explicitly identified as such. Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the SMA Com Gateway................16 Connection ................19 Overview of the Connection Area ................19 Connecting RS485 Devices..................19 Connecting the SMA Data Logger ................21 Connecting the Voltage Supply ................22 Commissioning ................. 25 Commissioning the SMA Com Gateway ..............25 Configuring the SMA Com Gateway ...............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Technical Data ................31 11 Contact ..................32 12 EU Declaration of Conformity ..........34 COMGW-10-IA-en-13 Installation Manual...
  • Page 5: Information On This Document

    Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for: • COMGW-10 (SMA Com Gateway) from firmware version 1.00.01 Target Group The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must have the following skills: •...
  • Page 6: Symbols In The Document

    1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Symbols in the Document Symbol Explanation Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not safety-rele- vant Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal ☐ Desired result ☑...
  • Page 7 1 Information on this Document Title and information content Type of information "SMA COM GATEWAY - Compatibility and Application Options" Technical Information "SMA DATA MANAGER M with SUNNY PORTAL powered by en- Operating manual nexOS" "SMA SPEEDWIRE FIELDBUS" Technical information Installation Manual...
  • Page 8: Safety

    RS485 into the SMA Speedwire network. In connection with a SMA data logger, the SMA Com Gateway must be operated with Speedwire (e.g. SMA Data Manager M, SMA Cluster Controller). The system data of all detected RS485 devices is forwarded from SMA Com Gateway via Speedwire to the SMA data logger.
  • Page 9 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety WARNING Danger to life due to electric shock Under fault conditions, when working on the power supply circuit there may be dangerous voltages present on the product. • With permanently connected power supply units, ensure that there is a disconnection unit (e.g.
  • Page 10: Scope Of Delivery

    3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged. S M A C O M...
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    4 Product Overview Product Overview SMA Com Gateway The SMA Com Gateway is a media and protocol converter that integrates PV systems and components connected with each other via RS485 into the SMA Speedwire network. The main tasks of the SMA Com Gateway are: •...
  • Page 12 The system LED, together with the RS485 LED, indicates the operating state of the SMA Com Gateway (see Section 4.2 "LED Signals", page 13). Function button USB port for updates Jack for connecting the voltage supply Symbols on the SMA Com Gateway and the Type Label Symbol Explanation Function button System LED...
  • Page 13: Led Signals

    LED Signals System- and RS485 LEDs The LEDs indicate the operating state of the SMA Com Gateway. System LED RS485 LED Explanation No power supply or no boot up procedure.
  • Page 14: Function Button

    The colors of the network port LEDs and what each color indicates are not standardized. The colors used by SMA Solar Technology AG for the Link LED and the Activity LED and what each color indicates may be different to those used in third-party products.
  • Page 15: Mounting

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Mounting Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the Mounting Location: WARNING Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. • Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
  • Page 16: Mounting The Sma Com Gateway

    5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Recommended clearances: ☐ There must be a clearance of 50 mm above and below the SMA Com Gateway to other objects. Permitted Mounting Position: ☐ The product may only be mounted in a horizontal position. Dimensions for Wall Mounting: 108 mm −...
  • Page 17 1. Place the SMA Com Gateway onto the top-hat rail from above and hook it in. ☑ The SMA Com Gateway snaps into place. 2. Ensure that the SMA Com Gateway is securely in place. Mounting the SMA Com Gateway on a Wall Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐...
  • Page 18 SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Insert the screws through the brackets and tighten. Do not damage the brackets. S M A C O M G A T E W A 5. Ensure that the SMA Com Gateway is securely in place. COMGW-10-IA-en-13 Installation Manual...
  • Page 19: Connection

    Renewed detection after a replacement or addition If you replace or add RS485 devices, you must detect the RS485 devices again. To do this, press and hold the function button on the SMA Com Gateway using a sharp object (e.g. paperclip) for between 1 and 5 seconds.
  • Page 20 Line termination (optional) Line termination (optional) Procedure: 1. Dismantle 40 mm of the SMA Com Gateway end of the RS485 data cable. 2. Strip the shielding to the same length as the cable sheath. 3. Shorten unused insulated conductors flush with the cable sheath.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Sma Data Logger

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 8. Plug the six-pole plug into the port X2 on the SMA Com Gateway. Connecting the SMA Data Logger Interference in data transmission due to unshielded power cables If unshielded power cables are used, they generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may induce interference in network cables during data transmission.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Voltage Supply

    Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ 1 power supply unit ☐ 1 AC connection cable ☐ 1 connection cable for connecting the power supply unit to the SMA Com Gateway Requirements for the power supply unit: ☐ Short-circuit current: < 8 A ☐...
  • Page 23 Observe the plug assignment. 5. Trim unused insulated conductors flush with the cable sheath. 6. Plug the two-pole plug into the jack X1 on the SMA Com Gateway. 7. Connect the AC connection cable to the power supply unit (see the manufacturer manual).
  • Page 24 9. Connect the other end of the AC connection cable to the voltage supply. 10. Connect the connection point to the utility grid. ☑ The SMA Com Gateway starts detecting the RS485 devices (see Section 7 "Commissioning", page 25). This process can take several minutes.
  • Page 25: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning the SMA Com Gateway Requirements: ☐ All RS485 devices must be in operation and connected correctly to the SMA Com Gateway via the RS485 bus. ☐ The SMA Data Logger must be in operation and connected correctly to the SMA Com Gateway via the network.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    SMA Com Gateway. Corrective measures: • Ensure that DHCP is activated on the SMA Data Logger. • Assign a suitable static IP address to the SMA Com Gateway via SMA Connection Assist or Sunny Explorer. You can obtain the SMA Connection Assist and Sunny Explorer software free of charge at www.SMA-Solar.com.
  • Page 27 (e.g. paperclip) for between 1 and 5 seconds. • Ensure that the value set in the SMA Com Gateway for the number of RS485 devices to be detected is not too low. Then perform a renewed RS485 device detection. To do this, press and hold the function button on the SMA Com Gateway...
  • Page 28: Updating The Firmware

    1. Create an "UPDATE" folder on the USB stick. 2. Save the update file with the desired firmware in the "UPDATE" folder on the USB flash drive. The update file is, for example, available for download on the SMA Com Gateway product page at www.SMA-Solar.com.
  • Page 29 ☑ Once the firmware has been updated successfully, the System LED glows green continuously. ✖ The SYSTEM LED is not glowing green continuously? • Update the firmware again. 5. Pull the USB flash drive out of the USB port on the SMA Com Gateway. Installation Manual COMGW-10-IA-en-13...
  • Page 30: Decommissioning The Sma Com Gateway

    • If mounted on a wall, remove the screws from the brackets and remove the SMA Com Gateway. 5. If the SMA Com Gateway is to be disposed of, dispose of the SMA Com Gateway in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste.
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Technical Data 10 Technical Data Communication RS485 devices Maximum 50 devices, 1200 or 19200 baud SMA Data Logger Speedwire, 10 / 100 Mbit/s Connections Voltage supply 2-pole connection, MINI COMBICON RS485 6-pole connection, MINI COMBICON SMA Data Logger / network (LAN) 2 x RJ45 switched, 10BaseT / 100BaseT 1 x USB 2.0, type A...
  • Page 32: Contact

    11 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMA Service Line. The following data is required in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Device type • Serial number •...
  • Page 33 SMA Solar (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 대한민국 SMA Technology Korea Co., Ltd. กรุ ง เทพฯ 서울 +66 2 670 6999 +82-2-520-2666 South Africa SMA Solar Technology South Argentina SMA South America SPA Africa Pty Ltd. Brasil Santiago de Chile Cape Town Chile +562 2820 2101 08600SUNNY (08600 78669) Perú...
  • Page 34: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    • Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 2011/65/EU (RoHS) SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the product described in this document is in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above- mentioned directives. The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.SMA- Solar.com.
  • Page 36 www.SMA-Solar.com...

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