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- Page 1 Installation Manual SMA SENSOR MODULE MD.SEN-US-40 (PC-SENS.BG1) ENGLISH MDSEN-US-40-IA-en-13 | Version 1.3...
- Page 2 SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is the property of SMA Solar Technology AG. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety ..................Intended Use ......................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............Scope of Delivery ..............10 Product Overview ..............11 SMA Sensor Module ....................11 Type Label ........................12 Mounting................... 13 Mounting position ...................... 13 Installing the Module ....................13 Connection ................15 Cable Requirements.................... - Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data ................31 10 Compliance Information ............33 11 Contact ..................34 MDSEN-US-40-IA-en-13 Installation Manual...
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Page 5: Information On This Document
1 Information on this Document Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for: • SMA Sensor Module (MD.SEN-US-40) with assembly designation "PC-SENS.BG1" from hardware version A1. 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: Safety
Safety Intended Use The SMA Sensor Module is a module for SMA inverters. The SMA Sensor Module has different interfaces for connecting various sensors. The SMA Sensor Module converts the signals of the connected sensors and transmits them to the inverter. The sensors are not included in the SMA Sensor Module's scope of delivery. -
Page 8: Important Safety Instructions
The product is approved for the US and Canadian market. Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage. - Page 9 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety NOTICE Damage to the enclosure seal in subfreezing conditions If you open the inverter when temperatures are below freezing, the enclosure seals can be damaged. This can lead to moisture entering the inverter. • Only open the inverter if the ambient temperature is not below -5°C (23°F).
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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. Figure 1: Components included in scope of delivery... -
Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview SMA Sensor Module The SMA Sensor Module is a module for SMA inverters. The SMA Sensor Module has different interfaces for connecting various sensors. The SMA Sensor Module converts the signals of the connected sensors and transmits them to the inverter. The sensors are not included in the SMA Sensor Module's scope of delivery. -
Page 12: Type Label
4 Product Overview SMA Solar Technology AG Position Designation Explanation Terminals for the temperature measurement TEMP-IN – Connector strip on the back of the module for connection to the communication assembly in the inverter Type Label The type label clearly identifies the product. The type label is located on the front of the product. -
Page 13: Mounting
Designation Communication assembly Module slot M1* Module slot M2 * Production resources SMA Solar Technology AG recommends using module slot M1 for the module. Installing the Module NOTICE Damage to the product due to sand, dust and moisture ingress Sand, dust and moisture penetration can damage the product and impair its functionality. - Page 14 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage, which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks.
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Page 15: Connection
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Connection Cable Requirements UV resistance of connection cables Connection cables to be laid outdoors must be UV-resistant or routed in a UV-resistant cable channel. Cable type Requirements Cable for shielding the ☐ Number of conductors: 1 analog input and the ☐... - Page 16 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Strip 40 mm (1.57 in) of cable sheath from the end of the connection cable to which the multipole terminal block is to be attached. Make sure that no pieces of cable are dropped into the inverter.
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Page 17: Preparing The Enclosure Opening On The Inverter
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 7. Strip off 6 mm (0.24 in) of the conductor insulation from each of the connection cable conductors. 8. Trim unneeded insulated conductors of the connection cable flush with the cable sheath. ☑ The connection cable and the cable for shielding have been prepared for connection. - Page 18 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG ☐ The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole terminal block (see Section 6.2, page 15). Figure 5: Pin assignment for terminal TEMP-IN Temperature input Signal Explanation External temperature Shield ground Current output Voltage input V−...
- Page 19 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Circuitry overviews: Temperature sensor with Pt100 or Pt1000 Shield measuring shunt SMA Sensor Module A2 (B2) A3 (B3) ϑ A4 (B4) A5 (B5) A1 (B1) Figure 6: Connection of a temperature sensor with four-conductor connection technology...
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Page 20: Connecting An Irradiation Sensor
6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 2. On the 5-pole terminal block, unlock the terminal position 1 using a suitable tool ( ) and plug the conductor of the cable piece for shielding into this terminal position ( ). 3. For connection to the module using two-conductor connection technology, perform the following steps: •... - Page 21 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Pin assignment: Figure 8: Pin assignment for terminal ANA-IN Signal Explanation Voltage input Current input Reference potential of the supply voltage SHIELD Shield ground Supply voltage 24V DC Reference potential of the supply voltage...
- Page 22 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Irradiation sensor with voltage output Shield SMA Sensor Module 24 V 100 kΩ Figure 10: Connection of an irradiation sensor with voltage output Procedure: 1. Connect the connection cable to the irradiation sensor (see the manual from manufacturer).
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Page 23: Connecting The Anemometer Or Energy Meter
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Connecting the Anemometer or Energy Meter You can connect a maximum of 1 remote terminal with S0 impulse output to the module, e.g. 1 anemometer or 1 energy meter. Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐... - Page 24 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG • 40 mm (1.57 in)Peel cable sheath. Make sure that no pieces of cable are dropped into the inverter. • Strip off the conductor insulation by 6 mm (0.24 in). • On the 2-pole terminal block, unlock the...
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Page 25: Configuration
SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Configuration Configuration Configuring the Anemometer or Energy Meter You must configure the S0 input of the module depending on the signal source used (anemometer or energy meter). To ensure that correct measured values are displayed, you must set the number of pulses per second. -
Page 26: Configuring The Temperature Sensor
7 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG Configuring the Temperature Sensor If temperature sensors for module temperature and/or ambient temperature are connected, the inverter automatically detects the type of temperature sensors connected and activates the measurement mode. You can configure the display of the temperature display on the start page of the user interface in the event of an error (e.g. -
Page 27: Configuring The Irradiation Sensor
SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Configuration 4. In the context menu, select [Starting the installation assistant]. 5. Select [Save and next] until you reach the Irradiation temperature step. 6. Under Module temperature and External temperature, select the required setting value for the temperature display in the event of an error. - Page 28 7 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG Object name Parameter Display group Settings Y value 1 of charac- Device > Inputs/outputs > • 0.000 to Out.AnIn.YVal1- teristic curve of the Analog input > Y value 1 1500.000 W/m² NoUnt analog input Y value 2 of charac- Device >...
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Page 29: Decommissioning
SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Decommissioning Decommissioning Removing the Module DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage, which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks. -
Page 30: Packing The Product For Shipment
8 Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG • Press the right or left locking tab of the communication assembly slightly outwards and pull the module slightly forwards holding the lower end until the module is released from the interlock of the locking tab. - Page 31 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Technical Data Technical Data General Data Mounting location In the inverter Voltage supply Via the inverter Mechanical data Width x height x depth 60 mm x 105 mm x 33 mm (2.4 in x 4.1 in x 1.3 in) Ambient conditions for storage/transport Ambient temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
- Page 32 9 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Input resistance of the voltage input 100 kΩ Measurement range of the current input 0 mA to 20 mA Load resistance of the current input 450 Ω Typical measurement accuracy ±0.3 % Maximum measurement error +2.0 % Maximum cable length 30 m (98 ft)
- Page 33 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SMA Solar Technology AG may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Installation Manual...
- Page 34 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: • Inverters: – Serial number – Firmware version –...
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