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- Page 1 Device for plant monitoring SUNNY VIEW User Manual SunnyView-BA-BEN121211 | Version 1.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Slides without SMA CT Meter........ - Page 4 SMA Solar Technology AG Identifying the Sunny View ......25 Setting the Language ....... . 25 Country Settings .
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Page 5: Sunnyview-Ba-Ben121211
SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Troubleshooting ....... . . 40 Technical data. -
Page 6: Information On This Manual
Information on this Manual Validity This manual is valid for the Sunny View type VIEW-10.GR1. The type designation can be found on the type label on the back of the Sunny View. Target group This manual is intended for end users. - Page 7 SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Manual Typographies Typography Usage Example "light" • Display messages • Enter your e-mail address and password in the • Parameters "E-mail" and "Password" • Connections text boxes. • Slots • Text boxes bold •...
- Page 8 Network Identification Identification number for SMA Bluetooth network Mean Sea Level Personal Unlocking Key Code number, which enables access to SMA Bluetooth devices, after the loss of the password Photovoltaics SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory card with a storage capacity...
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Page 9: Safety
The Sunny View may only be used with accessories that are produced or recommended by SMA Solar Technology AG. The data collected by Sunny View on the amount of power generated by your plant may deviate from the electricity meter data. -
Page 10: Product Description
The Sunny View displays plant data in the form of slides on the display. The Sunny View can be connected to the Internet via a WLAN. If there is a connection to the Internet, the Sunny View can display data from Facebook and Twitter, as well as newsfeeds. - Page 11 SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description Figure 2: Illustration of a plant with Sunny View (example) User Manual SunnyView-BA-BEN121211...
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Page 12: Type Label
3.2 Type Label You can identify the Sunny View by the type label. The type label can be found on the rear of the Sunny View. If the Sunny View is positioned on the tabletop stand, you must remove it from the tabletop stand to see the type label. -
Page 13: Operation
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Operation Operation 4.1 Menu Structure The menu consists of several menu items. Using the menu items, you can control the slides displayed and configure the Sunny View settings. You can call up the menu using Home Charts Events... -
Page 14: Operating The Sunny View
Generate back-up file Restore back-up file 4.2 Operating the Sunny View Touch the display with your finger or the supplied touch-screen stylus pen to navigate the Sunny View and to enter information. Sharp or pointed objects can damage the display. • Use your finger or the touch-screen stylus pen to control the Sunny View. -
Page 15: "Home" Menu Item
SMA Solar Technology AG 5 "Home" Menu Item "Home" Menu Item 5.1 Layout of the "Home" Slides The slides in the "Home" menu item display the status of the plant and the plant data. If there is a connection to the Internet, the "Home" slides display online data from the Internet. The slides in the slide-show automatically change after a preset display time (see Section 8.21). -
Page 16: Header Layout
8.21 "Changing the Duration of the Slide Show", page 33). You can enable or disable the slides under settings (see Section 8.22 "Selecting PV Visualisation", page 33). If an SMA CT Meter is connected, additional slides will be available with information on household power consumption. SunnyView-BA-BEN121211... -
Page 17: Slides Without Sma Ct Meter
SMA Solar Technology AG 5 "Home" Menu Item 5.3.1 Slides without SMA CT Meter Designation Description Overview This slide provides an overview of the entire yield of your plant. Power and energy This slide shows the current power, the daily power and the total energy yield of the plant. -
Page 18: Slide With Sma Ct Meter
5 "Home" Menu Item SMA Solar Technology AG 5.3.2 Slide with SMA CT Meter Designation Description Overview This slide provides an overview of the entire yield of your plant. Current power overview This slide shows the current power of the plant, the energy currently being used, the grid feed-in and the purchased electricity. -
Page 19: Online Data
• Twitter • Newsfeed The Sunny View only displays the last 10 messages if these are less than 7 days old. Control elements within the messages (e.g. hyperlinks) do not work. The displays can be enabled or disabled individually (see Section 8.20 "Configuring Online Data", page 33). -
Page 20: "Charts" Menu Item
The "Charts" menu item presents the yield of the entire plant or an individual inverter depending on the selected time period. For Japan only: if the SMA CT Meter is connected via Bluetooth, the Sunny View will also show the self-consumption and the purchased electricity. - Page 21 Daily, monthly, annual or total yield** * Requires the SMA CT Meter ** If not connected to the SMA CT Meter, the Sunny View will also show the current power in the daily chart. Meaning of chart colours when SMA CT Meter is connected:...
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Page 22: "Events" Menu Item
7 "Events" Menu Item SMA Solar Technology AG "Events" Menu Item The "Events" menu item shows all error messages, warnings and information. You can call up the "Events" menu item using > Events. Figure 6: Layout of an event message Position... - Page 23 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 "Events" Menu Item Types of event: Sunny View displays symbols to indicate the 3 types of event. Type of event Description Error The inverter is not working properly and is not feeding power to the grid.
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Page 24: "Settings" Menu Item
8.2 Disabling the Display You can disable the display or configure the settings in such way that it automatically disables after a preset time. When disabled, the display is switched off. This means the Sunny View requires less electricity. 1. Select >... -
Page 25: Setting The Error Alert
4. Drag the volume slider to the left or right until you reach the preferred volume. 5. If you do not wish to configure any other settings, select 8.6 Identifying the Sunny View 1. Select > Settings > General > Information. -
Page 26: Country Settings
5. If you do not wish to configure any other settings, select 8.9 Setting the Date and Time The Sunny View can be set for automatic time synchronisation if a WLAN connection is available (see Section 8.18 "Setting Up a WLAN Connection", page 32) and the "Automatic" checkbox is enabled. -
Page 27: Searching For A New Plant
SMA Solar Technology AG 8 "Settings" Menu Item 8.10 Searching for a New Plant If you want the Sunny View to monitor a different plant, you can search for a new plant. Requirements: The plant may have a maximum of 12 inverters. -
Page 28: Adding A New Device
8 "Settings" Menu Item SMA Solar Technology AG 8.11 Adding a New Device If you are commissioning a new device and the Sunny View does not automatically add the device to the plant, you need to carry out a device search. Requirements: The plant may have a maximum of 12 inverters. -
Page 29: Replacing An Existing Device With A New Device
> Settings > PV plant > New search > Device search. 2. Select [Search]. The Sunny View searches for devices within its range. The Sunny View shows all the devices in your plant that were found in the search. 3. Select the desired device. 4. Select [Next]. -
Page 30: Changing The Plant Password
8.15 What to Do in Case of Lost Plant Password If you have forgotten the plant password, contact the SMA Service Line. You will be given a personal unlocking key (PUK) for each device which can then be used to unblock the device. After you enter the PUK, the password for each device must be changed to a shared plant password (see Section 8.16). -
Page 31: Displaying Connected Devices
SMA Solar Technology AG 8 "Settings" Menu Item 8.17 Displaying Connected Devices 1. Select > Settings > PV plant > Information. The Sunny View displays a list of connected devices with the following symbols: Symbol Status Meaning Neutral The status of the device is currently being updated. -
Page 32: Setting Up A Wlan Connection
• Select [Accept]. 4. If the network is password-protected, enter the password in the text box. 5. Using the drop-down list "Refresh after", set how often the Sunny View online data is updated from the Internet. 6. If you do not wish to configure any other settings, select 8.19 Checking and Setting Up a Bluetooth Connection... -
Page 33: Configuring Online Data
3. If you do not wish to configure any other settings, select 8.22 Selecting PV Visualisation Sunny View only shows the slide show with slides that you have selected. For some slides you will need to specify additional information using the text boxes, checkboxes and sliders. Tap the Info symbol for more information. -
Page 34: Activating Demo Mode
The demo mode simulates the process of operating a plant. It can therefore be used to demonstrate how the Sunny View operates. The Sunny View simulates a plant with a capacity of 4.5 kWp. If the country setting is set to Japan, the Sunny View will also simulate an SMA CT Meter. -
Page 35: Maintenance And Care
The message "The SDHC card can now be removed." appears. 3. Remove the SDHC card. 9.2 Performing an Update Perform an update so that the Sunny View can download the latest data. When the Sunny View is updated, all plant data and display settings will be saved. Necessary equipment: Computer with Internet connection and an SDHC card slot. -
Page 36: Restoring Default Settings
When you generate a back-up file, the Sunny View will save all plant data and settings to your SDHC card. A back-up file will allow you to restore all your data when you replace the Sunny View or reset the device to the default settings. - Page 37 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Maintenance and Care 4. Select [Next]. The following message appears: "Back-up file was generated successfully!" The following message appears: "Please insert an SDHC card with at least xx MB free space." The SDHC card does not have enough memory available or is not inserted into the device.
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Page 38: Restoring Sunny View Data From Back-Up File
9 Maintenance and Care SMA Solar Technology AG 9.5 Restoring Sunny View Data from Back-up File Overwriting plant data and settings When you restore a back-up file, all plant data and display settings will be overwritten. Requirements: An SDHC card containing the back-up file must be inserted in the slot. -
Page 39: Decommissioning
• Be sure to observe all applicable regulations when disposing of the Sunny View. • To have SMA dispose of the Sunny View, send the Sunny View back to SMA Solar Technology AG at your own cost, labelled "ZUR ENTSORGUNG"... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
In your plant, no device is within the radio range of the NetID of your plant. Sunny View. Corrective measures: • Reduce the distance between the Sunny View and the plant device. Devices of your plant are not in operation. Corrective measures: •... - Page 41 • For plants with 3 or more inverters, a maximum of 4 masters can be used. Bluetooth connection quality of The Sunny View is too far away from your plant or there is the Sunny View is worse than interference with the wireless connection. Disturbances can be "Good".
- Page 42 • Set the alarm sound (see Section 8.4). Instead of the plug-in power supply provided, you are using a plug-in power supply that is not suitable for the Sunny View. Corrective measures: • Only use the plug-in power supply provided.
- Page 43 WLAN connection is too weak. The wireless connection may be disturbed by ambient conditions. Corrective measures: • Check the quality of the WLAN connection on the Sunny View. Place the Sunny View closer to the router, if necessary. Online data is not enabled. Corrective measures: •...
- Page 44 Corrective measures: • Select other slides for display (see Section 8.22 "Selecting PV Visualisation", page 33). Unable to activate demo mode. Demo mode is only available when the Sunny View is not connected to a plant. Corrective measures: • Restore the default settings (see Section 9.3).
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Page 45: Technical Data
* Degree of protection as required by DIN EN 60529 Communication Inverter communication Bluetooth Wireless Technology Class 1 Maximum number of devices: inverters Maximum number of devices: SMA CT Meter Maximum range in free-field conditions 100 m User Manual SunnyView-BA-BEN121211... - Page 46 12 Technical data SMA Solar Technology AG Features Display LCD display Resolution 480 px x 800 px Operation Touch screen Memory Ring buffer* Internal memory for plant data 16 MB SDHC card type MicroSD Minimum memory of the SDHC card...
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Page 47: Contact
SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Contact 13 Contact If you encounter technical problems with our products, contact the SMA Service Line. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Hardware version of the Sunny View •... - Page 48 13 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SunnyView-BA-BEN121211 User Manual...
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Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity
SMA Service Line. Copyright notices are integrated into the source code. In addition, the Sunny View uses the Apache Licence 2.0 with Android 2.2 (API level 8, revision 2). A copy of the Apache Licence 2.0 is provided on the included CD. - Page 50 SMA Solar Technology AG is under licence. SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany Tel. +49 561 9522-0 Fax +49 561 9522-100 www.SMA.de E-mail: info@SMA.de © 2004 to 2012 SMA Solar Technology AG. All rights reserved. SunnyView-BA-BEN121211 User Manual...
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