8 Operation
Procedure:
1. Select the product in the focus navigation.
2. Select the menu Configuration.
3. Select the Digital products menu item.
4. In the row of the product to be activated, click the [Activate] button.
☑ The activation window opens.
5. Enter the activation key and click the [Activate] button. Please note: All letters are capital
letters. All hyphens are mandatory fields.
8.13 Backup file
8.13.1 Function and content of the backup file
The backup file is used to transfer configuration information, e.g. when commissioning a
replacement device or when restoring previously saved parameter settings.
The backup file includes the following system and device configuration data for your product:
• Grid management services
• Network
• Energy meter
• Sunny Portal setting
• Self-defined Modbus profiles
• System password
• User interface login data
• List of connected devices
The following information is not included in the backup file:
• Notifications
• Historic energy and performance values
8.13.2 Creating a Backup File
Requirements:
☐ The user interface must be open and you must be logged in.
Procedure:
1. Select the product in the focus navigation.
2. Select the menu Configuration.
3. Select the Update and backup menu item.
4. Select the [Create backup file] button.
5. Enter a password to encrypt the backup file and confirm with [Create and download
backup file]. Please note that the password will be needed later for importing the backup file.
☑ An Ibd file with all parameter settings is downloaded.
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