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Communication Interface for SMA Inverters
SMA BLUETOOTHÂŽ PIGGY-BACK PLUS
Installation Guide
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No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form
or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SMA America, LLC.
Neither SMA America, LLC nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. makes representations, express
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
any particular purpose. All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America, LLC nor
its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall
be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.
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above exclusion may not apply.)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made to make this
document complete, accurate and up-to-date. Readers are cautioned, however, that
SMA America, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. reserve the right to make changes
without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages, including indirect, incidental or
consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to,
omissions, typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material.
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mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark.
The BluetoothÂŽ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by SMA America, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. is under
license.
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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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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
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:
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
General warnings
All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and
National Electrical CodeÂŽ ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical CodeÂŽ
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
Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1
2.2
2.3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appropriate Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Target Group Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Identifying the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1
6.2
Preparing Bluetooth Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detecting a Free NetID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the NetID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.1
7.2
7.3
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting the Antenna to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back. . . . . . . . 18
Establishing Bluetooth Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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10.1
10.2
Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disposing of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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12.1
12.2
12.3
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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:
Document title
Document type
BluetoothÂŽ
SMA Bluetooth - SMA
Technology in Practice.
Wireless
SMA BluetoothÂŽ Wireless Technology
Technical Information
Technical description
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.
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Safety
2 Safety
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:
Photovoltaic inverters
Wind power inverters
Sunny Boy (SB)
Windy Boy (WB)
SB 3000US
WB 3000US
SB 3800-US-10
WB 5000US
SB 4000US
WB 6000US
SB 5000US
WB 7000US
SB 6000US
WB 8000US
SB 7000US
SB 8000US
SB 8000TLUS-10
SB 9000TLUS-10
SB 10000TLUS-10
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.
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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. (20 cm) 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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Description of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
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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4 Scope 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
12
Quantity
Designation
SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus: BTPB-G3
Installation guide
Label with FCC certification, IC certification and CE mark
Antenna
Antenna Cable
Counter nut for antenna cable
Cable tie
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Identifying the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
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 1⁄8 in. (2.5 mm).
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Preparing Bluetooth Communication
Functions of the NetIDs
NetID
Function
Bluetooth is switched off.
Bluetooth is switched on.
(status upon delivery)
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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7 Mounting
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).
E-Total 124.4kWh
h-Total
2 3 5 7
S2
512h
S1
COMBINED
+ +
UNGROUNDED
L1 L2 N
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
GROUNDED
L1
L2
Fig. 2: Position of the interface socket
Item
Inverter *)
From SB 5000US to SB 10000TLUS-10 as well as WB 5000US to WB 8000US
referred to as "Enclosure type A" in the following.
From SB 3000US to SB 4000US as well as WB 3000US, referred to as
"Enclosure type A" in the following.
*)
"From [...] to [...]" refers to the list of supported inverters, see section 2.1.
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Mounting
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.
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.
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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.
COMBINED
2 3 5 7
UNGROUNDED
2 3 5 7
L1
L2
GROUNDED
L1
L2
UNGROUNDED
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COMBINED
2. Insert the antenna cable with the cable end and the
plug through the enclosure opening into the
inverter.
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
GROUNDED
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
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3. Attach the counter nut onto the antenna cable with
the serrated edges facing towards the inverter
enclosure.
COMBINED
2 3 5 7
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
UNGROUNDED
L1
GROUNDED
L2
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).
NOTICE
The antenna cable can be damaged.
• Do not bend the antenna cable.
• Keep the antenna cable away from heat-conducting component parts.
5. Install the antenna cable in the inverter:
BC E
F 01
78 A
2 3 5 7
COMBINED
2 3 5 7
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
UNGROUNDED
L1
GROUNDED
L2
BC E
F 01
4 56
23
78 A
– 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.
4 56
23
– For inverters with enclosure type A: pass the
antenna cable towards the antenna connection
of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
E-Total 124.4kWh
h-Total
S2
512h
S1
+ +
L1 L2 N
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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.
Germany
BOY* Made in Germany
inverter
string
SUNNY
rman
Photovoltaic
SB 5000TL-20
550
2100549865
125-440
2 x 15
230
50/60
Hz
4600/5000W
20/22
FCC ID:
Contains
MAC: 0013A200
*XXX
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Y in Ge
BO Made
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SUvoNltaic string
Photo
SB
TL-2
5000
65
5498
2100
20
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440
12515 A
2x
230
0 Hz
50/6
0W
/500
4600
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Establishing Bluetooth Communication
8 Establishing 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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Decommissioning
10 Decommissioning
10.1 Removing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back
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.
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.
COMBINED
2 3 5 7
UNGROUNDED
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GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
GROUNDED
L1
L2
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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.
COMBINED
2 3 5 7
UNGROUNDED
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
GROUNDED
L1
L2
6. Cut the cable tie and remove it from inverter.
7. Remove the Bluetooth Piggy-Back from the interface
socket.
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Decommissioning
8. Close the enclosure opening with the filler-plug.
COMBINED
2 3 5 7
UNGROUNDED
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
CONDUCTOR
GROUNDED
L1
L2
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.
any
Germany
BOY* Made in Germany
inverter
string
SUNNY
Photovoltaic
SB 5000TL-20
550
2100549865
125-440
2 x 15
230
50/60
Hz
4600/5000W
20/22
FCC ID:
Contains
MAC: 0013A200
*XXX
RFR-C11G2
Y in Germ
BO Made
NY inverter *
SUvoNltaic string
Photo
SB
TL-2
5000
65
5498
2100
550
440
12515 A
2x
230
0 Hz
/6
50
0W
/500
4600
2A
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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11 Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
The inverter with Bluetooth The inverter with Bluetooth
Piggy-Back is not shown by Piggy-Back has not been
the communication product. commissioned.
The inverter with Bluetooth
Piggy-Back is not in feed-in
operation.
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back has
not been installed correctly on
the interface socket.
NetID "0" is set on the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back.
NetID "1" is set on the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back.
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• Commission the inverter with
Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see
inverter installation guide).
• Wait until the inverter switches
to feed-in operation.
• Ensure that the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back has been correctly
installed on the interface
socket (see section7.2).
• Set the NetID of the plant on
the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see
section 6.2).
• Set another NetID on the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
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Problem
The connection between the
inverter with the Bluetooth
Piggy-Back and the
communication product is
disturbed.
Troubleshooting
Cause
The distance between the
inverter with Bluetooth PiggyBack and the communication
product is too large.
The Bluetooth radio waves are
being weakened by obstacles
(e.g., walls, ceilings, doors).
The distance between the
inverter with Bluetooth PiggyBack and other devices using
the 2.4 GHz frequency band is
too small.
The antenna has not been
connected correctly to the
Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
The Bluetooth Piggy-Back
firmware cannot be
updated.
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The inverter's feed-in power is
less than 50 W.
Measure
• 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.
• 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.
• Make sure that the
requirements for the installation
site of the inverter with
Bluetooth Piggy-Back are met
(see section 7.1).
• 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).
• Only update the firmware if the
feed-in power is at least 50 W.
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12 Technical Data
12.1 Bluetooth Piggy-Back
Mechanical Data
Width x length
Weight
2 in. x 31⁄8 in. x (50 mm x 81 mm)
21⁄8 oz (60 g)
Communication
Communication interface
Maximum free-field communication range when
installed, if inverter lid is closed and antenna is
connected
Bluetooth
328 ft. (100 m)
Connections
Number of 10-pin socket connectors
Number of 14-pin socket connectors
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A-socket
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity*)
Maximum height**)
Degree of protection when installed
*)
**)
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− 40 °F … +185 °F ( − 40 °C … +85 °C)
5 % … 95 %
9.84 ft. (3.00 m)
NEMA 3 R
Non-condensing
Above mean sea level
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12.2 Antenna
Mechanical Data
Diameter x length
Weight
13
⁄32 in. x 51⁄8 in. (10 mm x 130 mm)
⁄16 oz (12 g)
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Maximum height
Degree of protection
− 40 °F … +185 °F ( − 40 °C … +85 °C)
5 % … 95 %
9.84 ft. (3.00 m)
NEMA 3 R
Connections
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A-socket
12.3 Antenna Cable
Mechanical Data
Diameter x length
Weight
1⁄
in. x 161⁄2 in. (5 mm x 420 mm)
15⁄ oz (51 g)
18
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Maximum height
− 40 °C … +85 °C
5 % … 95 %
9.84 ft. (3.00 m)
Connections
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A-socket
Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature
A panel jack
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FCC Compliance Information
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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.
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IC Compliance Information
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.
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Contact
SMA America, LLC
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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