SMA Solar Technology BTPBG3 BT extension kit for solar inverter User Manual

SMA Solar Technology AG BT extension kit for solar inverter

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BTPB_Ant-eng-IUS111410 | 98-0033010 | Version 1.0
CA
US
Communication Interface for SMA Inverters
SMA BLUETOOTH® PIGGY-BACK PLUS
Installation Guide
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or implied, with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and/or software it may
describe, including (with no limitation) any implied warranties of utility, merchantability, or fitness for
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its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall
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SMAAmerica,LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. reserve the right to make changes
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SMA America, LLC
3801 N. Havana Street
Denver, CO 80239 U.S.A.
SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.
2425 Matheson Blvd. E, 8th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K5, Canada
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Installation Guide contains important instructions for the communication device SMA Bluetooth
Piggy‑Back Plus, that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the SMA Bluetooth
Piggy‑Back Plus.
The SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus is designed and tested according to international safety
requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be
observed when installing and/or operating the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus. To reduce the risk of
personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back
Plus, you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this Installation
Guide.
Warnings in this document
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.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
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Other symbols in this document
In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol
is also used in this Installation Guide:
General warnings
Information
This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you
must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.
General warnings
All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and
NationalElectrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code®
CSAC22.1. This document does not and is not intended to replace any local, state,
provincial, federal or national laws, regulation or codes applicable to the installation and
use of the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus, including without limitation applicable electrical
safety codes. All installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards
applicable in the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the
compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation
of the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus.
The SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus contains no user-serviceable parts. For all repair and
maintenance, always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center.
Before installing or using the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus, read all of the instructions,
cautions, and warnings on the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus in this Installation Guide.
Wiring of the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus must be made by qualified personnel only.
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Appropriate Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Target Group Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Description of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Scope of Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Identifying the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Preparing Bluetooth Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1 Detecting a Free NetID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Setting the NetID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.1 Installation Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.2 Installing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3 Connecting the Antenna to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back. . . . . . . . 18
8 Establishing Bluetooth Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9 Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
10.1 Removing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
10.2 Disposing of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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12 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12.1 Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12.2 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
12.3 Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
13 FCC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
14 IC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
15 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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1 Information on this Manual
Validity
This manual is valid for the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus, firmware version 02.00.03.R and higher.
Target Group
This manual is intended for skilled workers. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform the tasks
set forth in this manual (see section 2.2 ”Target Group Qualification” (page 9)).
Additional Information
Additional information is available at www.SMA-America.com:
Nomenclature
• In this manual, SMA America Production, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are
hereinafter referred to as SMA.
• This manual refers to PV plants and small wind turbine systems collectively as "plants."
• In this manual the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus is referred to as Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
Document title Document type
SMA Bluetooth - SMA Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology in Practice.
Technical Information
SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Technical description
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2Safety
2.1 Appropriate Usage
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back is a communication interface und is used to connect the inverter with other
SMA Bluetooth-enabled devices. Only skilled workers may install and uninstall the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back.
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back may only be used with the following inverters:
2.2 Target Group Qualification
An electrically skilled person has received training and has demonstrated skills and knowledge
regarding the functions and operation of the device. An electrically skilled person is trained to deal
with the dangers and hazards involved in installing electrical systems.
Photovoltaic inverters Wind power inverters
Sunny Boy (SB) Windy Boy (WB)
SB 3000US
SB 3800-US-10
SB 4000US
SB 5000US
SB 6000US
SB 7000US
SB 8000US
SB 8000TLUS-10
SB 9000TLUS-10
SB 10000TLUS-10
WB 3000US
WB 5000US
WB 6000US
WB 7000US
WB 8000US
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2.3 Safety Instructions
DANGER
There is a risk of lethal electric shock when touching conductive parts of the inverter.
• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter on the AC and
DC sides (see inverter installation guide).
• Only skilled persons may work on the inverter.
CAUTION
Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation.
• Do not stay closer than 8 in. (20cm) to the inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back for any
length of time.
NOTICE
By touching electronic components you can cause damage to or destroy the inverter
through electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• Ground yourself before touching a component by touching the protective conductor
(PE) or a non-coated part of the inverter enclosure.
• Avoid coming into contact with components and plug contacts.
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3 Description of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back allows you to establish a connection via SMA Bluetooth Wireless
Technology to other SMA inverters and communication products with SMA Bluetooth (e.g., Sunny
Explorer, Sunny Beam with Bluetooth).
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back reads inverter data and sends the data to a communication product with
SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology. You can read or configure the inverter data using the
communication product.
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4Scope of Delivery
Check the scope of supply for completeness and any visible external damage. Please contact your
dealer if the scope of supply is not complete or you find any damage.
Fig 1: Scope of delivery
Item Quantity Designation
A1 SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus: BTPB-G3
B 1 Installation guide
C 1 Label with FCC certification, IC certification and CE mark
D 1 Antenna
E 1 Antenna Cable
F 1 Counter nut for antenna cable
G1 Cable tie
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5 Identifying the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
Serial Number, Assembly Name, Production Version
You can find the serial number, assembly name and
production version of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back on the
type label. The type label is located on the front of the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
Firmware version
The firmware version of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back is displayed by means of the communication
product, e.g., Sunny Explorer or Sunny Beam with Bluetooth (see manual of the communication
product).
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6 Preparing Bluetooth Communication
6.1 Detecting a Free NetID
The NetID serves to distinguish PV plants with SMA Bluetooth in close proximity of each another.
If another plant with SMA Bluetooth is located within 1.640 t. (500 m) of your plant, you will have
to detect a free NetID. This way you will prevent setting a NetID for your plant that is already set for
by another plant. If no other plant is located within 1.640 ft. (500 m), you may choose any NetID for
your plant.
• Detecting a free NetID using the Sunny Explorer software (see Sunny Explorer help).
6.2 Setting the NetID
Requirement:
• A free Net ID has been detected (see section 6.1).
• Use a screwdriver to turn the arrow of the rotary
switch to the plant's NetID. Use a screwdriver with
a width of 1⁄8in. (2.5 mm).
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Functions of the NetIDs
NetID Function
0Bluetooth is switched off.
1
(status upon delivery)
Bluetooth is switched on.
The device can connect with up to 2 of the following
communication products:
•Computer with Bluetooth and Sunny Explorer software
The device cannot establish a connection with the following
devices:
• Inverters with integrated SMA Bluetooth
•Inverters with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back
•Sunny Beam with Bluetooth
• SMA Bluetooth Repeater
•SMA Bluetooth Repeater Outdoor
• SMA Power Injector with Bluetooth
2 to 9 and A to F Bluetooth is switched on.
The device can connect with all SMA Bluetooth products with the
same NetID.
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7Mounting
7.1 Installation Site Requirements
• Keep a distance of at least 3 ft. (1 m) from devices using the 2.4 GHz frequency band (e.g.,
WLAN devices, microwave ovens, devices with Bluetooth Wireless Technology). This will
prevent reduced connection quality and data transmission speed.
7.2 Installing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
Requirement:
• The NetID of the plant has been set on the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 6.2).
Fig. 2: Position of the interface socket
Item Inverter *)
*)"From [...] to [...]" refers to the list of supported inverters, see section 2.1.
A From SB 5000US to SB 10000TLUS-10 as well as WB 5000US to WB 8000US
referred to as "Enclosure type A" in the following.
B From SB 3000US to SB 4000US as well as WB 3000US, referred to as
"Enclosure type A" in the following.
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1. Disconnect and open the inverter (see inverter installation guide).
2. If another communication interface is installed on the interface socket, remove the installed
communication interface (see communication interface manual).
3. Pass the cable tie through the mounting holes of the
display assembly. Make sure to pass the cable tie
below the display assembly.
4. Plug the Bluetooth Piggy-Back onto the interface
socket, aligned to the left. Make sure to leave the
two pins on the right side of the lower row of pins
free.
5. Fasten the cable tie.
DANGER
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.
Death or serious injuries.
• Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC side (see inverter installation guide).
NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter.
• Ground yourself before touching components by touching the protective conductor
(PE) or a non-coated part of the inverter enclosure.
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6. Cut off the surplus end of the cable tie and remove
it from the inverter.
7. Connect the antenna to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 7.3).
7.3 Connecting the Antenna to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
Requirement:
• You have installed the Bluetooth Piggy-Back in the inverter (see section 7.2)
1. Press the left filler plug out of the inverter's enclosure
opening.
2. Insert the antenna cable with the cable end and the
plug through the enclosure opening into the
inverter.
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3. Attach the counter nut onto the antenna cable with
the serrated edges facing towards the inverter
enclosure.
4. First tighten the counter nut by hand, then screw it onto the antenna cable's thread with a torque
of 80 in-lbs (9 Nm). Spanner size of the torque wrench: 1 in. (25.4 mm).
5. Install the antenna cable in the inverter:
– For inverters with enclosure type A: pass the
antenna cable towards the antenna connection
of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
– For inverters with enclosure type B: pass the
antenna cable along the lower edge of the
inverter enclosure. Pass the antenna cable
towards the antenna connection of the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back in a loop.
NOTICE
The antenna cable can be damaged.
• Do not bend the antenna cable.
• Keep the antenna cable away from heat-conducting component parts.
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6. Screw the antenna cable plug to the antenna
connection by hand without tools.
7. Close the inverter (see inverter installation guide).
8. Screw the antenna onto the antenna cable by hand
without tools.
9. Attach the label with the FCC and IC certifications
and CE mark to the right side of the inverter
enclosure, on the right next to the type label.
Contains FCC ID: RFR-C11G2
Contains FCC ID: RFR-C11G2
MAC: 0013A200
MAC: 0013A200
SB 5000TL-20
SB 5000TL-20
**
XXX
**
XXX
SUNNY BOY
SUNNY BOY
Photovoltaic string inverter * Made in Germany
Photovoltaic string inverter * Made in Germany
2100549865
2100549865
550 V
550 V
125-440 V
125-440 V
2 x 15 A
2 x 15 A
230 V
230 V
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
4600/5000W
4600/5000W
20/22 A
20/22 A
1
P
I
SB 5000TL-20
SUNNY BOY
Photovoltaic string inverter * Made in Germany
2100549865
550 V
125-440 V
2 x 15 A
230 V
50/60 Hz
4600/5000W
A
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8Establishing Bluetooth Communication
Requirement:
• Free NetID has been detected (see section 6.1).
• The NetID of the plant has been set on the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 6.2).
• You have installed the Bluetooth Piggy-Back in the inverter (see section 7.2).
or
•The Bluetooth Piggy-Back is pre-installed in the inverter.
• The antenna has been connected to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 7.3).
1. Commission the communication product (e.g., Sunny Explorer, Sunny Beam with Bluetooth;
see manual of the communication product).
2. Commission the inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see inverter installation guide).
3. If the inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back has a different password than the plant, change the
password of the inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back to the plant password using the Sunny
Explorer software (see Sunny Explorer help).
☑The Bluetooth Piggy-Back is establishing a connection to other devices with SMA Bluetooth. You
can read or configure the inverter data using the communication product.
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9 Updating the Firmware
You can update the firmware of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back using the Sunny Explorer software. The
Bluetooth Piggy-Back remains in the inverter while the update is being performed.
Requirement:
• The inverter's feed-in power is at least 50 W.
1. Update firmware using Sunny Explorer (see Sunny Explorer help).
2. Restart Sunny Explorer.
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10 Decommissioning
10.1 Removing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
1. Unscrew the antenna from the antenna cable.
2. Disconnect and open the inverter (see inverter installation guide).
3. Unscrew the counter nut from the thread of the
antenna cable.
DANGER
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.
Death or serious injuries.
• Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC side (see inverter installation guide).
NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter.
• Ground yourself before touching components by touching the protective conductor
(PE) or a non-coated part of the inverter enclosure.
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4. Unscrew the antenna cable plug from the antenna
connection of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
5. Pull the antenna cable out of the inverter through the
enclosure opening.
6. Cut the cable tie and remove it from inverter.
7. Remove the Bluetooth Piggy-Back from the interface
socket.
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8. Close the enclosure opening with the filler-plug.
9. Close the inverter (see inverter installation guide).
10. Remove the label with the FCC and IC certifications
and the CE mark from the inverter.
10.2 Disposing of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
• Observe the disposal regulations for electronic waste that apply at the installation site when
disposing of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
• In order to have us dispose of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back, send the Bluetooth Piggy-Back back to
SMA at your own cost, labeled "FOR DISPOSAL".
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Contains FCC ID: RFR-C11G2
Contains FCC ID: RFR-C11G2
MAC: 0013A200
MAC: 0013A200
SB 5000TL-20
SB 5000TL-20
**
XXX
**
XXX
SUNNY BOY
SUNNY BOY
Photovoltaic string inverter * Made in Germany
Photovoltaic string inverter * Made in Germany
2100549865
2100549865
550 V
550 V
125-440 V
125-440 V
2 x 15 A
2 x 15 A
230 V
230 V
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
4600/5000W
4600/5000W
20/22 A
20/22 A
1
P
I
SB 5000TL-20
SUNNY BOY
Photovoltaic string inverter * Made in Germany
2100549865
550 V
125-440 V
2 x 15 A
230 V
50/60 Hz
4600/5000W
2A
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11 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Measure
The inverter with Bluetooth
Piggy-Back is not shown by
the communication product.
The inverter with Bluetooth
Piggy-Back has not been
commissioned.
• Commission the inverter with
Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see
inverter installation guide).
The inverter with Bluetooth
Piggy-Back is not in feed-in
operation.
• Wait until the inverter switches
to feed-in operation.
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back has
not been installed correctly on
the interface socket.
•Ensure that the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back has been correctly
installed on the interface
socket (see section7.2).
NetID "0" is set on the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back.
• Set the NetID of the plant on
the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see
section 6.2).
NetID "1" is set on the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back.
• Set another NetID on the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
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The connection between the
inverter with the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back and the
communication product is
disturbed.
The distance between the
inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-
Back and the communication
product is too large.
• Decrease the distance
between the inverter with
Bluetooth Piggy-Back and the
communication product.
• If required, use an SMA
Bluetooth Repeater to cover
the dead zones.
The Bluetooth radio waves are
being weakened by obstacles
(e.g., walls, ceilings, doors).
• Position the communication
product in such a manner as to
prevent obstacles from
disturbing the Bluetooth radio
waves.
• If required, use an SMA
Bluetooth Repeater to cover
the dead zones.
The distance between the
inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-
Back and other devices using
the 2.4 GHz frequency band is
too small.
• Make sure that the
requirements for the installation
site of the inverter with
Bluetooth Piggy-Back are met
(see section 7.1).
The antenna has not been
connected correctly to the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
• Ensure that the antenna is
screwed onto the antenna
cable correctly (see section
7.3).
• Ensure that the antenna cable
plug is correctly screwed onto
the antenna connection of the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see
section 7.3).
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back
firmware cannot be
updated.
The inverter's feed-in power is
less than 50 W.
• Only update the firmware if the
feed-in power is at least 50 W.
Problem Cause Measure
Technical Data SMA America, LLC
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12 Technical Data
12.1 Bluetooth Piggy-Back
Mechanical Data
Communication
Connections
Ambient Conditions
Width x length 2 in. x 31⁄8 in. x (50 mm x 81 mm)
Weight 21⁄8oz (60 g)
Communication interface Bluetooth
Maximum free-field communication range when
installed, if inverter lid is closed and antenna is
connected
328 ft. (100 m)
Number of 10-pin socket connectors 1
Number of 14-pin socket connectors 1
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A-socket
1
Ambient temperature − 40 °F … +185 °F ( − 40 °C … +85 °C)
Relative humidity*)
*) Non-condensing
5% … 95%
Maximum height**)
**) Above mean sea level
9.84 ft. (3.00 m)
Degree of protection when installed NEMA 3 R
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12.2 Antenna
Mechanical Data
Ambient Conditions
Connections
12.3 Antenna Cable
Mechanical Data
Ambient Conditions
Connections
Diameter x length 13⁄32 in. x 51⁄8in. (10mm x 130mm)
Weight 7⁄16 oz (12 g)
Ambient temperature − 40 °F … +185 °F ( − 40 °C … +85 °C)
Relative humidity 5 % … 95 %
Maximum height 9.84 ft. (3.00 m)
Degree of protection NEMA 3 R
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A-socket
1
Diameter x length 1⁄5in. x 161⁄2in. (5 mm x 420 mm)
Weight 15⁄18 oz (51 g)
Ambient temperature − 40 °C … +85 °C
Relative humidity 5 % … 95 %
Maximum height 9.84 ft. (3.00 m)
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A-socket
1
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A panel jack
1
FCC Compliance Information SMA America, LLC
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13 FCC Compliance Information
The SMA communication device Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus contains FCC ID: SVF‑BTPBG3.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A & B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• 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.
• 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.
RF-exposure Statement
The SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus contains a modular transmitter. Thus it must have a separation of
at least 8in. (20cm) between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons, excluding
hands, wrists, feet, and ankles.
SMA America, LLC IC Compliance Information
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14 IC Compliance Information
The SMA communication device Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus contains IC: 9440A‑BTPBG3.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Contact SMA America, LLC
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15 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the
following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
• Inverter type
• Type and number of modules connected
• Way of communication
• Sunny Boy failure or warning number
• Display of the Sunny Boy
SMA Solar Technology America, LLC
6020 West Oaks Blvd, Ste 300
Rocklin, CA 95765
Tel. +1 916 625 0870
Tel. +1 877-MY SMA TECH
Tel. +1 877 697 6283 (Toll free, available for USA, Canada and Puerto Rico)
Fax +1 916 625 0871
Service@SMA-America.com
www.SMA-America.com
SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.
2425 Matheson Blvd E
8th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K5
Canada
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