Connecting The Sunny Multigate To Sunny Explorer; Changing Operating Parameters - SMA SUNNY BOY 240 Instruction Manual

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☐ On a router or modem with NAT (Network Address Translation) there must not be any port
forwarding. Potential communication problems can thus be prevented.
☐ There must be no packet filtering or manipulation for SIP packets on the router or modem.
☐ The registration ID (RID) and identification key (PIC) for registration in Sunny Portal must be
available (see type label on the Sunny Multigate or enclosed label).
Procedure:
• Register the Sunny Multigate in Sunny Portal (see User Manual "Micro Inverters in Sunny Portal"
at www.SunnyPortal.com). Useful hint: The Plant Setup Assistant guides you through user
registration and the registration of your PV system in Sunny Portal.
8.4

Connecting the Sunny Multigate to Sunny Explorer

Requirements:
☐ The PV system must be commissioned (see Section 7 "Commissioning", page 43).
☐ A computer with an Ethernet interface must be available.
☐ The Sunny Multigate must be connected to the network.
☐ Sunny Explorer from software version 1.06 must be installed on the computer.
Procedure:
• Start Sunny Explorer and create a PV system (see Sunny Explorer user manual at
www.SMA-Solar.com).
8.5

Changing Operating Parameters

This section describes the basic procedure for changing operating parameters. Always change
operating parameters as described in this section.
The operating parameters of the Sunny Multigate are set to certain values by default. You can change
the operating parameters after commissioning using Sunny Explorer to optimize the operation of the
inverter.
Requirements:
☐ The PV system must be commissioned (see Section 7 "Commissioning", page 43).
☐ A computer with an Ethernet interface must be available.
☐ Sunny Explorer from software version 1.06 must be installed on the computer.
☐ The system must be registered in Sunny Explorer.
☐ The changes to the grid-relevant operating parameters must be approved by the responsible
grid operator.
☐ When changing grid-relevant parameters, the SMA Grid Guard code must be available
(see Certificate "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Procedure:
1. Access the Sunny Explorer user interface.
2. Select and set the desired parameter.
3. Save settings.
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