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- Page 1 Solar Data Technology ® SUNNY BEAM with Bluetooth Wireless Technology User Manual SBeamBT-BUS092710 | 98-0013510 | Version 1.0...
- Page 3 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
A Warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury. - Page 5 SMA Solar Technology AG CAUTION! CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE! NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided. User Manual SBeamBT-BUS092710...
- Page 6 For warranty coverage, or if you have questions about the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back warranty, contact SMA America at the address, telephone number or Web site listed on page 3 (to send an E-mail, see the Contact section of the SMA America Web site).
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Notes on this Manual......13 Area of Validity. - Page 8 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Initial settings........19 Operation .
- Page 9 SMA Solar Technology AG 6.8.3 Setting the coefficients of balance ....... . 48 Data query .
- Page 10 SMA Solar Technology AG 6.12.3 Changing the unit of CO avoided....... . 62 6.12.4...
- Page 11 SMA Solar Technology AG 10.2 Disposing of the Sunny Beam ......71 10.3 Disposing of the batteries ......71 Troubleshooting .
- Page 12 SMA Solar Technology AG SBeamBT-BUS092710 User Manual...
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Page 13: Notes On This Manual
This manual does not contain any detailed information about the connected products. Detailed information about the products connected can be found in the user manual of the devices. 1.2 Additional Information You can find further information on the following subjects in the 'Downloads' area of www.SMA- America.com. ®... -
Page 14: Sunny Beam With Bluetooth
Sunny Beam only supports inverters from SMA Solar Technology that are fitted with Bluetooth. Most SMA Solar Technology inverters that do not have integrated Bluetooth can be retrofitted with the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back. 2.2 Functions • Processing data from up to 12 inverters •... -
Page 15: Safety
+104 °F. The power supply for Sunny Beam may only be provided by rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH), type Mignon (AA) with low self-discharge, e.g. Eneloop batteries. Sunny Beam is only suitable for use with original accessories from SMA Solar Technology or accessories recommended by SMA Solar Technology. -
Page 16: Safety Instructions
Safety SMA Solar Technology AG The Sunny Beam data must not be used for billing purposes. Data collected by Sunny Beam regarding the power generated by your PV plant may deviate from the electricity meter. 3.2 Safety Instructions Please follow all operating and safety precautions in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the device and risk of personal injuries. -
Page 17: Unpacking
SMA Solar Technology AG Unpacking 4 Unpacking 4.1 Packing List Position Quantity Name Sunny Beam with Bluetooth USB connection cable for connection to the computer Software DVD Nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH), type Mignon (AA) with low self-discharge Manual 4.2 Identifying the Sunny Beam Type Plate You can identify the Sunny Beam by the type plate. -
Page 18: Commissioning
Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Commissioning 5.1 Sunny Beam Controls The Sunny Beam is operated using the push button that can be turned and pressed. Moving the selection frame The selection frame (see fig. on the right) indicates which menu item is currently selected. -
Page 19: Initial Settings
Sunny Beam will guide you through the commissioning procedure. If a fault occurs during commissioning, you can restart commissioning by pressing the push button for about 10 seconds, until the SMA logo is displayed. 1. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the Sunny Beam. - Page 20 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG ☑ The start screen appears. 5. Press the button. ☑ The page for setting the language appears. This page appears automatically after 10 seconds. Setting the language and the country 6. If you want to change the selected language and country, press the button.
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Page 21: Setting The Time Zone
SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning ☑ The button ">>" (next) becomes dark. 10. Press the button. ☑ The page for setting the time zone appears. Setting the time zone Be sure to set the correct values for date, daylight saving time, time and time zone on the Sunny Beam. -
Page 22: Setting The Date
Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 12. Turn the button until the required time zone is displayed. 13. Press the button. ☑ No items remain dark. The time zone has been set. 14. Move the selection frame to the button ">>" (next) by turning the button. -
Page 23: Setting The Time
SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning Activating daylight saving time 19. To activate daylight saving time, move the selection frame to "Daylight saving time:" by turning the button, then press the button to tick the box. ☑ Daylight saving time is activated. - Page 24 This section explains what a NetID is and how you determine a free NetID before commissioning your PV plant. NetID The NetID serves to distinguish PV plants with SMA Bluetooth in close proximity from one another. SMA Solar Technology Bluetooth devices recognize your Bluetooth PV plant via an assigned NetID.
- Page 25 SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning To check whether there is another PV plant with SMA Bluetooth within the radio range of your device and which NetID it uses, carry out a system search with Sunny Beam on the installation site for each device of your Bluetooth PV plant.
- Page 26 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 27. To start the system search, the button "Start detection" must be dark. Press this button. ☑ The system search will begin. ☑ The Sunny Beam detects all Bluetooth PV plants within range and lists the NetIDs of the detected Bluetooth PV plants.
- Page 27 Sunny Beam. ☑ The free NetID is determined. 31. Set the free NetID on the inverters and available SMA Bluetooth Repeaters, as described in the respective manual. 32. Commission the inverters and available SMA Bluetooth Repeaters as described in the respective manual.
- Page 28 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG ☑ The Sunny Beam detects all Bluetooth PV plants within range and lists the NetIDs of the detected Bluetooth PV plants. – If the Sunny Beam does not list the NetID of your Bluetooth PV plant, please refer to section 11 "Troubleshooting"...
- Page 29 SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning 37. Press the button to select the inverters that are to be managed by the Sunny Beam. selected not selected Establish connection to the devices 38. Move the selection frame to "OK" by turning the button.
- Page 30 The Sunny Beam can only manage data from inverters for which the system password has been correctly entered in the Sunny Beam. The system password can only be changed from a computer with Bluetooth and the program Sunny Explorer from SMA Solar Technology. You can download the program Sunny Explorer from www.SMA-America.com free of charge.
- Page 31 Enter the new system password in the Sunny Beam Forgotten password If you have forgotten or lost your system password, please contact the SMA Serviceline (see section 14 "Contact" (page 80)). 41. Move the selection frame to "System password" by turning the button.
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Page 32: Operation
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Operation 6.1 Display The Sunny Beam display is divided into two sections. The top section contains the menu and chart view, the lower section contains the power and energy display. A Menu and chart view... -
Page 33: Switching On The Display/Calling Up The Main Menu
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.1.1 Switching on the display/calling up the main menu Switching on the display/calling up the main menu You can switch on the display by pressing or turning the button. The Sunny Beam opens the first chart, "Power today", in the chart view for the complete system. -
Page 34: Menu
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6.2 Menu Using the menu, you can change settings on the Sunny Beam and the call up information of your complete PV plant and about the individual inverters. A Main menu Submenu (example page) Arrow icon: go backwards in the menu. -
Page 35: Chart View
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.3 Chart view The Sunny Beam can visualize the data for the complete system and for each individual inverter in charts. The following charts exist: • Power today When the chart "Power today" is open, the Sunny Beam will continuously query the current power and total energy yield (E-Total) This query is called "Live query". - Page 36 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG To return to the main menu, press the button. Complete PV system When you call up the chart "Power yesterday", the power and energy display will switch from "E- Today" (PV plant energy today) to "E-Yday" (PV plant energy yesterday).
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Page 37: Calling Up The Chart "No. Of Inverters
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.3.2 Calling up the chart "No. of Inverters" The Sunny Beam can visualize the data of each individual inverter graphically. How to call up the chart view for an inverter: 1. Select "No. of inverters" in the main menu. - Page 38 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Individual inverters When you call up the chart "Power yesterday", the power and energy display will switch from "E- Today" (PV plant energy today) to "E-Yday" (PV plant energy yesterday). SBeamBT-BUS092710 User Manual...
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Page 39: Power And Energy Display
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.4 Power and energy display In the power and energy display you can view the energy and power values of your PV plant. The power and energy display is shown in the chart view while the Sunny Beam is retrieving data from the inverters (data query, live query) and for 60 seconds following the query. -
Page 40: Symbols In The Chart View
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6.5 Symbols in the chart view The chart view shows date, time and symbols. The symbols are explained in this section. A Date Section 6.13 Time • Symbol for recent or unread warnings. Section 6.5.3 •... -
Page 41: Symbol For The Connection Quality
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.5.1 Symbol for the connection quality The symbol for connection quality indicates whether the Sunny Beam is connected to a device in your PV plant and the quality of this connection. When the Sunny Beam is establishing a connection, this is... -
Page 42: Battery Symbol/Charging The Batteries
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6.5.2 Battery symbol/Charging the batteries The battery symbol indicates the state of charge of the Sunny Beam batteries. If the state of charge of the batteries is too low, a short acoustic signal will sound as soon as you use the Sunny Beam. -
Page 43: Fault And Warning Symbols
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.5.3 Fault and warning symbols The Sunny Beam indicates faults or warnings relating to the devices by displaying the fault or warning symbol in the chart view. You will find details on the fault or warning in the menu "Events"... -
Page 44: Calling Up Events
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6.6 Calling up events The Events menu lists the 25 most recent events of the devices. If a warning or a fault has occurred, the Sunny Beam displays the fault or warning symbol in the chart view (see section 6.5.3 "Fault and warning symbols"... - Page 45 SMA Solar Technology AG Operation Details of an event Event symbol (warning/fault) Date of the event Event name (warning/fault) Name or serial number of the device where the event occurred. • Start time ("since"), if the event has not yet ended or the end time is not known.
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Page 46: Sunny Beam Alarms
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6.7 Sunny Beam alarms The Sunny Beam has a buzzer which emits an alarm when a "Fault" event occurs or when the battery state is too low. Alarm Repetition Meaning 1 long signal Adjustable, see section The event "Fault"... -
Page 47: Set / Disable Alarm For Faults
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.7.1 Set / disable alarm for faults If the event "Fault" occurs, a 3 second long alarm will sound. The alarm is repeated after a certain interval set by the user until you press the button, however, not for more than 24 hours. -
Page 48: Setting The Coefficients Of Balance
You will find further information on the CO factor in the download area of www.SMA.de. 1. Select "Settings > Display options > Coefficients of balance". 2. Select "Revenue / kWh:" or "CO2 / kWh:". -
Page 49: Data Query
If you are using a wind power inverter from SMA Solar Technology, you need to disable the Overnight Shutdown (section 6.9.3 "Disabling the Overnight Shutdown" (page 50)). -
Page 50: Disabling The Overnight Shutdown
Only disable the Overnight Shutdown if you are using a Windy Boy (wind power inverter from SMA Solar Technology). 1. Select "Settings > Data query > Overnight Shutdown". -
Page 51: Service Functions
Alternatively, you can connect the Sunny Beam to the USB plug-in power supply, which supplies the batteries with power via a socket. The USB plug-in power supply is not included in the scope of delivery. You can order the plug-in power supply as an accessory from SMA Solar Technology, see section 13 "Accessories" (page 79). -
Page 52: Accessing Device Information
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Very high power consumption When the menu "Connection quality" is displayed, the Sunny Beam is continuously retrieving new data from the inverters and will not switch off automatically. The power consumption of the Sunny Beam is therefore very high. -
Page 53: Performing An Update
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation ☑ The information about the selected device is displayed. The device information contains the following details: SUNNY BEAM • Serial number • Firmware Version • Hardware • Bluetooth version • Battery voltage • NetID Inverter •... - Page 54 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 1. Download the update file, which can be found in the download area of www.SMA- America.com. Do not rename the update file, or the Sunny Beam will not recognize the file. 2. Select "Service > Update" in the Sunny Beam main menu.
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Page 55: Resetting The Sunny Beam
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation ☑ The first chart for the complete PV system, "Power today", is displayed. 9. Unplug the USB connection cable from the computer and the Sunny Beam. ☑ The update is complete. 6.10.4 Resetting the Sunny Beam Resetting the Sunny Beam will restore the factory settings of the Sunny Beam. -
Page 56: System Settings
( ). Padlock symbol for inverters with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back For inverters with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back, the padlock symbol is displayed when the inverter switches off at night. Since the Sunny Beam cannot establish a connection to this inverter, it interprets this as an incorrectly entered password. -
Page 57: Repeating The System Search
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation ☑ The list of devices that are connected to Sunny Beam is displayed. 2. Perform the steps from the section "Enter the new system password in the Sunny Beam" (page 31). 6.11.3 Repeating the system search If you repeat the system search, your system data, CSV files and settings will be kept on the Sunny Beam. -
Page 58: Changing The Device Name
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Then A free NetID is already set on the devices of Perform the steps from the section your Bluetooth PV plant. "Determining a free NetID" (page 24). No free NetID has been set on the devices in Perform the steps from the section "Search for... -
Page 59: Adjusting The Energy Meter When Switching Devices
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation ☑ The input page appears. Arrow: deletes the character which was entered last. Cross: cancels the input action. Check mark: the entered device name is saved. 3. Delete the serial number or previously assigned device name using the arrow. - Page 60 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG The Sunny Beam requires the plant power in kWp to calculate the specific annual yield (kWh/kWp). The specific annual yield is one of the charts displayed by the Sunny Beam, depicted to the right. The Sunny Beam can display the plant performance for the last 20 years.
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Page 61: Country Settings
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation When expanding your Bluetooth PV plant If your Bluetooth PV plant is to be expanded with more PV modules, you need to set the new plant power in kWp on the Sunny Beam. The new inverters can be added to the Sunny Beam by performing a new system search (see section 6.11.3 "Repeating the system... -
Page 62: Changing The Currency
Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 6.12.2 Changing the currency 1. Select "Settings > Country settings > Currency". 2. Set the currency. ☑ The currency has been changed. 6.12.3 Changing the unit of CO avoided 1. Select "Settings > Country settings > CO avoided". -
Page 63: Changing The Timestamp Format
SMA Solar Technology AG Operation 6.12.6 Changing the Timestamp Format Possible settings: 12h or 24h (e.g. 6:00 pm or 18:00) 1. Select "Settings > Country settings > Formats". 2. Select "Timestamp format" and change the setting. ☑ The timestamp format has been changed. -
Page 64: Changing The Time Zone
A CSV file is stored for each day. No monthly or annual files are generated. For inverters with integrated SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back, it can take as long as until noon the next day, before the Sunny Beam can save the CSV files. -
Page 65: System Requirements
SMA Solar Technology AG Managing System Data Values for daily yield (E-Today) and Power ® With a spreadsheet, for example Microsoft Excel, you can calculate the values for daily yield and power using the total energy yield (E-Total), which is saved by the Sunny Beam, with Excel for example. -
Page 66: Csv Format
Managing System Data SMA Solar Technology AG 7.2.1 CSV format The CSV files can be opened in Microsoft Excel and used to create charts. File name The name of the file is always the date that the data was generated by the inverter. The sequence is always year, month, date. -
Page 67: Menu Overview
SMA Solar Technology AG Menu overview 8 Menu overview Complete PV plant Inverter Events Device Set-up Display options Contrast Upper contrast Lower contrast Display off after Upper display Lower display Balance coefficients Revenue / kWh /kWh Alarm Signal every Date & time... -
Page 68: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Maintenance and Care 9.1 Maintenance 9.1.1 Replacing the batteries The batteries must be replaced when they no longer charge properly and this adversely affects the operation of the Sunny Beam. Notice! Use of an incorrect type of Batteries may cause leakage of battery acid Possible damage to the Sunny Beam. - Page 69 SMA Solar Technology AG Maintenance and Care 4. Close the lid of the battery compartment. 5. Press the button to switch the Sunny Beam on. ☑ The Sunny Beam checks whether an update file has been saved on the Sunny Beam.
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Page 70: Care
Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 9.2 Care Notice! Ingress of water during cleaning may cause damage to the Sunny Beam. The Sunny Beam is not waterproof. • Protect the Sunny Beam from wet conditions. Cleaning the Sunny Beam To clean the Sunny Beam, only use a lightly dampened cloth to prevent the penetration of moisture. -
Page 71: Disposing Of The Sunny Beam
Dispose of the Sunny Beam at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste which apply at the installation site at that time. Alternatively, send it back to SMA America with shipping paid by sender, and labeled "FOR DISPOSAL" (the address can be found on page 80). -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
– Place the Sunny Beam closer to a device of your Bluetooth PV Bluetooth PV plant. plant. If this is not possible, use the SMA Bluetooth Repeater to bridge the radio gap. • The devices of your Bluetooth PV plant are not in operation. - Page 73 – Place the Sunny Beam closer to a device of your Bluetooth PV plant. If this is not possible, use the SMA Bluetooth Repeater to bridge the radio gap. User Manual...
- Page 74 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Problem Cause and solution Connection to the • The message does not affect the functionality or speed of the Sunny computer Beam. The computer displays – You can switch the message off, but then other USB error a message that the USB messages will not be displayed.
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Page 75: Technical Data
Sunny Explorer. not saved. – Check the time settings again after commissioning and correct them, if required. You can download additional information about SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology from the download area at www.SMA-America.com. 12 Technical Data Communication... - Page 76 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Environmental conditions during operation Ambient temperature 32 °F to +104 °F Protection rating NEMA 1 (IP20) General data Dimensions (W /H /D ) in inches 5/2.95/7.67 (as tabletop device) Weight approx. 12 oz. (with batteries)
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Page 77: Fcc Compliance Information
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMA America, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Contact SMA America for more information. - Page 78 SMA Solar Technology AG RF-exposure Statement The SMA Sunny Beam Bluetooth contains a modular transmitter. Thus it must have a separation of at least 7.87 in. between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons, excluding hands, wrists, feet, and ankles.
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Page 79: Accessories
SMA Solar Technology AG Accessories 13 Accessories 13.1 USB plug-in power supply The USB plug-in power supply can be used to connect the Sunny Beam to a socket, to charge the batteries via the mains instead of using the solar cell. -
Page 80: Contact
SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Sunny Beam hardware (see section 6.10.2 ) •... - Page 81 SMA Solar Technology AG Contact User Manual SBeamBT-BUS092710...
- Page 82 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SBeamBT-BUS092710 User Manual...
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