SMA Solar Technology SUNNYBEAMREPU Repeater for wireless PV System Monitor User Manual Sunny Beam Repeater U

SMA Solar Technology AG Repeater for wireless PV System Monitor Sunny Beam Repeater U

User Manual

Sunny Beam Repeater UTransmission Range Increasefor Sunny BeamUser Manual Version 1.0 SBRepU-11:NU020798-0002810
SMA Technologie AG Legal RestrictionsUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 3Copyright © 2007 SMA America, Inc. All rights reserved.All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photogra-phic, magnetic or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SMA America, Inc.SMA America makes no representations, express or implied, with respect to this docu-mentation or any of the equipment and/or software it may describe, including (with nolimitation) any implied warranties of utility, merchantability, or fitness for any particularpurpose. All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America nor itsdistributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential da-mages under any circumstances.(The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes,and thus the above exclusion may not apply.)Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made tomake this document complete, accurate and up-to-date. Readers are cautioned, howe-ver, that SMA America reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall notbe responsible for any damages, including indirect, incidental or consequential dama-ges, caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to, omissi-ons, typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material.Revision HistorySMA America, Incorporated12438 Loma Rica DriveGrass Valley, California 95945Tel 530.273.4895Fax 530.274.7271www.sma-america.comDocument Number Rev. No. Date By DescriptionWebBox-11:SE0806 1.0 Feb, 2006 TP 1st US Release
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SMA Technologie AG Table of ContentsUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 5Table of Contents1 Notes on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.1 Target Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.2 Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.3 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.2 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.3 Scope of Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.4 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.4.1 Type Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Determining the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . 134.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134.2 Handling the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134.3 Determination Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144.4 Exemplary Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.4.1 From Building to Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164.4.2 From Floor to Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174.4.3 From Building to Building with External Antenna Kit . . . . . . . . . .184.4.4 From Floor to Floor with External Antenna Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215.1 Tabletop Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215.2 Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.3 Top Hat Rail Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Explanation of the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table of Contents SMA Technologie AGPage 6 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User Manual7 Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298.1 Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298.2 Packaging for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3110 Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SMA Technologie AG Notes on this ManualUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 71 Notes on this Manual1.1 Target GroupThis documentation is intended for installers and users. It includes a description of thesystem and instructions for the commissioning and operation of the device. Some of theactivities described in this document may only be performed by qualified electricians.They are marked with a danger notice.1.2 ApplicabilityThis user manual for the repeater applies from Sunny Beam firmware version 2.21US.1.3 Symbols UsedTo ensure optimum use of this manual, note the following explanations of symbols used.This symbol indicates a note which, if ignored, will make the procedure oroperation more difficult.This symbol indicates a cautionary note. Failure to observe thisinformation may result in damage to the device.This symbol indicates a danger which, if ignored, could possibly damagethe device or lead to serious injury or death.
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SMA Technologie AG The RepeaterUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 92 The Repeater2.1 ApplicationsWith the repeater, you can increase the Sunny Beam's range in order to reach theinverters under problematic ambient conditions. The repeater can be simply integratedinto the existing transmission path from the Sunny Beam to the inverters. The repeaterrequires a wall socket for the power supply.2.2 FunctionsConnection to the inverters and to the Sunny Beam via:• Radio (up to 325 ft in open air, up to 100 ft in buildings, maximum 4 inverters)Supported inverters:• The repeater supports all inverters that the Sunny Beam supports.Number of inverters supported:•up to 4Connection to the power supply via:• USB plug-in power supply (max. 6 ft)Display of system states:• via 4 light-emitting diodesRepeaterSunny Beam U Inverters
The Repeater SMA Technologie AGPage 10 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User Manual2.3 Scope of Delivery2.4 Identification2.4.1 Type PlateYou can identify the repeater using the typeplate (see figure to the right). The type plate islocated on the underside of the repeater.A 1 repeaterB 1 USB plug-in power supplyC 1 user manualD 1 drilling templateABCDwww.SMA.deNennspannung:Nom. Voltage: 1012Serien Nr.:Serial No.:Version:Version:REPEATERSunny Beam U5 V DCA1
SMA Technologie AG Safety InstructionsUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 113 Safety InstructionsPlease follow all operating and safety instructions in this manual. Failure to follow theseinstructions could result in damage to the device and cause personal injury.Only use the repeater in a dry environment. Otherwise, there is a risk ofelectric shock.The repeater must not be opened.Only use the plug-in power supply delivered with the repeater.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.
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SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation LocationUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 134 Determining the Installation Location4.1 RequirementsObserve the following ambient conditions for the repeater's installation location.• Protect the repeater from dust, wet conditions, corrosive substances and vapors. • The repeater requires a 120 V wall socket for the power supply.• The ambient temperature must be between 32 °F and 131 °F.4.2 Handling the AntennaWith the Sunny Beam Repeater's adjustable antenna, you can adjust the alignment ofthe antenna to suit the local conditions.From the vertical position, the SunnyBeam Repeater's antenna can berotated a maximum of 180 degrees tothe front or to the bottom. From thehorizontal position, the Sunny Beam'santenna can also be tilted to the left intwo steps of 45 degrees, as illustratedto the right.The antenna may be rotated a maximum of 90 degrees to the front or tothe rear. Further rotation damages the cable.
Determining the Installation Location SMA Technologie AGPage 14 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User Manual4.3 Determination Procedure1. Walk with the Sunny Beam into the range of the inverters and activate the SunnyBeam as described in the Sunny Beam user manual. The inverters must be detectedand registered with the Sunny Beam.2. Check that the inverters are operating.3. Walk with the Sunny Beam until approximately three meters from the inverters (notcloser).4. Set the data request frequency to the maximum frequency (the minimum selectableinterval) via the menu "VIEW OPTIONS/DATA REQUEST FREQ.".5. Go to the "SETUP/SERVICE/DIAGNOSTICS" menu.6. Here, you can read the communication quality (see figure below) which iscalculated on the basis of the ratio between the lost data packets and the sent datapackets.The registered inverters are listed with the last five digits of the serial number. Thefollowing values are also specified:"S"= data packets sent"LS"= data packets lost on sending"LR" = data packets lost on receiptThis is followed by the communication quality calculated in %.The communication quality specifies the ratio between received and sent datapackets of the registered inverters. With a communication quality of 100 %, thesignal strength is very good and no data packets are lost.It is important to set the data request frequency back to at least 15 seconds onceyou have successfully determined the installation locations of the repeater and theSunny Beam. Lower values (under 15 seconds) should only be set forcommissioning purposes (testing the radio connection) and not long-term. 3.PB V:0.00 4.PB V:0.00SBeam V2.21US firmwareDIAGNOSTICS 1.PB V:2.10 2.PB V:2.04 DEVICE S LS LR .67890: 204 0 0 100%3.07V .67891: 204 0 0 100% Communication qualityLRLSSin %
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation LocationUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 157. Move away with the Sunny Beam towards the desired installation location until thefirst data packets are shown to be lost under LS or LR. Then move back towardsthe inverters again until no more data packets are being lost.8. Install the repeater at this location. First connect the provided USB power supplyto the repeater, then plug the power plug into a socket.The repeater starts up.All LEDs on the repeater briefly shine green. The repeater starts up. This proceduretakes approximately 1 minute.9. In the Sunny Beam main menu, select "SETUP/PLANT" and set a check mark beside the menuitem "REPEATER".10. Select "EXIT" repeatedly until the prompt windowopens.11. Select "Yes" in the prompt window. The setting issaved.12. Return to the "SETUP/SERVICE/DIAGNOSTICS" menu.13. You can now walk away with the Sunny Beam towards the desired installationlocation until the communication quality is still at least 50 %.14. If you have reached the desired installation location with sufficient communicationquality, commissioning is successfully completed at this point.Set the data request frequency back to a value of at least 15 seconds or highervia the menu "VIEW OPTIONS/DATA REQUEST FREQ.".15. If you cannot yet reach the desired installation location with sufficientcommunication quality, change the repeater's installation location. Even alteringthe position by only a few meters may improve the communication quality.16. After successful commissioning, set the data request frequency back to a value ofat least 15 seconds or higher via the menu "VIEW OPTIONS/DATA REQUESTFREQ.".PLANTSunny Boy DETECTIONEXCLUDE Sunny BoysGROUPREPEATER : EXIT 3.PB V:0.00 4.PB V:0.00SBeam V2.21US firmwareDIAGNOSTICS 1.PB V:2.10 2.PB V:2.04 DEVICE S LS LR .67890: 204 0 0 100%3.07V .67891: 204 0 0 100% Communication qualityin %
Determining the Installation Location SMA Technologie AGPage 16 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User Manual4.4 Exemplary Installations4.4.1 From Building to BuildingIf the radio connection from building to building is insufficient due to the buildings beingtoo far apart, or because of excessive attenuation, you can use the repeater to bridgea transmission gap, or to improve a poor radio connection.SunnyBeamBetriebOperationErdschlussEarth FaultStörungFailureTransmission gap (without repeater)Bridging the transmission gap with the repeater
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation LocationUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 174.4.2 From Floor to FloorIf the radio connection within a building is insufficient due to the devices being too farapart, or because of excessive attenuation through ceilings and walls, you can use therepeater to bridge a transmission gap, or to improve a poor radio connection.SunnyBeamBetriebOperationErdschlussEarth FaultStörungFailureTransmission gap(without repeater)Bridging the transmission gap(with repeater)
Determining the Installation Location SMA Technologie AGPage 18 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User Manual4.4.3 From Building to Building with External Antenna KitYou can also use the repeater in conjunction with the external antenna kit from SMA.With the external antenna kit, comprising an antenna bracket and extension cable, youcan bridge walls or ceilings.Transmission gap (without repeater)Bridging the transmission gap with the repeater
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation LocationUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 194.4.4 From Floor to Floor with External Antenna KitYou can also extend the external antenna kit with the repeater within a building. Youcan bridge walls and ceilings with the external antenna kit. With the repeater, you canthen bridge any transmission gap that may still exist.Transmission gap(without repeater)Bridging the transmission gap(with repeater)
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SMA Technologie AG InstallationUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 215 InstallationThe repeater can be used as a tabletop or wall-mounted device. If you choose to mountthe device on a wall, you can either mount it directly on the wall or on DIN rails.5.1 Tabletop DeviceIf you use the repeater as a tabletop device, follow the points below:• Do not cover the repeater. This can cause the device to overheat.• Lay the USB power supply cable in such a manner that its weight does not causeit to disconnect.• Lay the cable properly so that there is no risk of persons tripping over it. Only install the repeater once you have determined the appropriate installationlocation as described in section 4 "Determining the Installation Location" (Page13).
Installation SMA Technologie AGPage 22 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User Manual5.2 Wall Mounting1. Pull the USB power supply plug out of the socket.2. Pull the USB plug out of the repeater.3. Use the drilling template to determine the position of the repeater on the wall.Observe the USB power supply's cable length.4. Mark the position of the drill holes.5. Drill the holes and install the screws. Use screws with a shank diameter of0.13 inch to 0.17 inch.6. Leave about 0.25 inch clearance between the screw head and the wall.7. Hang the repeater on the screws (see figure).8. Plug the USB power supply's USB plug into the socket onthe lower edge of the repeater's housing.9. Then plug the USB power supply's plug into the socket.All LEDs on the repeater briefly shine green. The repeaterstarts up. This procedure takes approximately 1 minute.
SMA Technologie AG InstallationUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 235.3 Top Hat Rail Installation1. Pull the USB power supply plug out of the socket.2. Pull the USB plug out of the repeater.3. Fasten a top hat rail onto the wall. Observe the USB power supply's cable length.4. Hook both lower retainers of the repeater under the lower edge of the top hat rail.5. Push the repeater upwards.6. Hook the repeater's two upper catches over the upper edge of the top hat rail. 7. Plug the USB power supply's USB plug into the socket onthe lower edge of the repeater's housing.8. Then plug the USB power supply's plug into the socket.All LEDs on the repeater briefly shine green. The repeaterstarts up. This procedure takes approximately 1 minute.
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SMA Technologie AG Explanation of the LEDsUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 256 Explanation of the LEDsThe repeater has 4 LEDs, with which the status of the device can be ascertained. Therepeater is equipped with the following LEDs:•Receive• Link Inverter (connection to the inverter)• Link Sunny Beam (connection to the Sunny Beam)• Power (power supply)This section explains the repeater's various light signals and flash signals.LED Status/Color DisplayReceive flashes orange Data are being received.off No data are being received.Link Inverter shines orange The repeater has received data from theinverter.off The repeater is not receiving any datafrom the inverter.Link Sunny Beam shines orange The repeater has received data from theSunny Beam.off The repeater is not receiving any datafrom the Sunny Beam.Power shines green The power supply is ok.off (All LEDs are off), no power supply ispresent.
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SMA Technologie AG Maintenance and CleaningUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 277 Maintenance and Cleaning7.1 MaintenanceThe repeater does not require maintenance.7.2 CleaningUse a soft, damp cloth to clean your repeater. Make sure that the cloth is made ofscratch-free material so that the surface of the repeater will not be damaged.If there is a considerable amount of dirt, you can also use a mild, non-corrosive cleaningagent.
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SMA Technologie AG DecommissioningUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 298 Decommissioning8.1 DisassemblyPull the USB plug-in power supply's plug out of the socket. Then pull the USB plug outof the repeater.8.2 Packaging for ShipmentWhen returning the device to us, be sure to use packaging which adequately protectsthe device from damage during transport (if possible, the original packaging).8.3 DisposalDispose of the repeater at an authorized disposal company.
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SMA Technologie AG Technical DataUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 319 Technical DataOperationSupported Devices The Sunny Beam Repeater U (FCCID: SVFSBEAMREPU)operates only with the Sunny Beam U (FCCID:SVFSUNNYBEAMU) and the SBEAMPB2-01 (FCCID:SVFSPB2).DimensionsSize 8.85 x 5.12 x 2.24 inches (width x height x depth)Vertically, the repeater requires an additional space ofapproximately 6 inches for the cables.Weight 1.65 lbPower supplyUSB plug-in power supply input voltage 100 V to 240 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hzoutput voltage 5 VEnvironmental conditions for operationAmbient temperature 32 °F to 131 °FRelative humidity 5 % to 95 %, non-condensing
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SMA Technologie AG ContactUser Manual SBRepU-11:NU0207 Page 3310 ContactIf you have any questions or queries, please contact us. A team of qualified engineersand technicians is at your disposal.Help us to help you by having the following information ready when you call us:• Type of inverters and serial numbers• Serial number of the repeater• Serial number and firmware version of the Sunny Beam UAddress:SMA America, Inc.12438 Loma Rica DriveGrass Valley, CA 95945Phone: (530) 273-4895Fax: (530) 274-7271info@sma-america.comwww.sma-america.com
Legal Restrictions SMA Technologie AGPage 34 SBRepU-11:NU0207 User ManualThe information contained in this document is the property of SMA Technologie AG. Publishing its content,either partially or in full, requires the written permision of SMA Technologie AG. Any internal companycopying of the document for the purposes of evaluating the product or its correct implementation is allowedand does not require permission.Exclusion of liabilityThe general terms and conditions of delivery of SMA Technologie AG shall apply.The content of these documents is continually checked and amended, where necessary. However,discrepancies cannot be excluded. No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents. Thelatest version is available on the Internet at www.SMA.de or from the usual sales channels.Guarantee or liability claims for damages of any kind are exlcuded if they are caused by one or more of thefollowing:• Improper or inappropriate use of the product• Operating the product in an unintended environment• Operating the product whilst ignoring relevant, statutory safety regulations in the deployment location• Ignoring safety warnings and instructions contained in all documents relevant to the product• Operating the product under incorrect safety or protection conditions• Altering the product or supplied software without authority• The product malfunctions due to operating attached or neighboring devices beyond statutory limit values• In case of unforeseen calamity or force majeureSoftware licensingThe use of supplied software produced by SMA Technologie AG is subject to the following conditions:This software may be copied for internal company purposes and may be installed on any number ofcomputers. Supplied source codes may be changed or adapted for internal company purposes on your ownresponsibility. Drivers may also be transferred to other operating systems. Source codes may only bepublished with the written permission of SMA Technologie AG. Sub-licensing of software is not permissible.Limitation of liability: SMA Technologie AG rejects any liability for direct or indirect damages arising fromthe use of software developed by SMA Technologie AG. This also applies to the provision or non-provisionof support activities.Supplied software not developed by SMA Technologie AG is subject to the respective licensing and liabilityagreements of the manufacturer.TrademarksAll trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately. Missing designations do not meanthat a product or brand is not a registered trademark. SMA Technologie AGHannoversche Straße 1-534266 NiestetalGermanyTel. +49 561 9522-0Fax +49 561 9522-100www.SMA.deE-mail: info@SMA.de© 2005 SMA Technologie AG. All rights reserved.
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