SMA

This page describes the configuration and installation of an SMA inverter on a SOLARWATT Manager.
Table of contents

    Compatibility

     EnergyManager proSOLARWATT Manager
    (flex 1.0 / flex 1.5 / rail)
    Firmware
    Sunny Boy
    (1.5-6.0)

     

     

    ≥ 3.10.18.R
    Sunny Tripower
    (3.0-10.0)

     

     

    ≥ 3.10.18.R
    Sunny Tripower
    (15000-25000) TL

     

     

    ≥ 3.00.00.R
    Sunny Tripower
    (5.0-10.0) -3SE-40
    [Hybrid system]

     

     

    ≥ 3.11.11.R
    Sunny Tripower X 
    (12 - 25) 

     

     

    ≥ 03.02.08.R
    Sunny Tripower CORE1

     

     

     
    Sunny Tripower CORE2

     

     

     

     

    Full compatibility

     

    With restriction

     

    Release check

     

    No compatibility
    Sunny Tripower XCurtailment (limitation of the feed-in-power) via the SOLARWATT Manager is currently not possible.
    Sunny Tripower CORE1 / 2The connection of this device type is currently undergoing approval testing. Until these tests have been completed, perfect function on the Manager flex cannot be guaranteed.

     

    The firmware versions specified above are required for a connection of the inverter to the SOLARWATT Manager. If an update is necessary, update the firmware of the device before commissioning. The updates and information on the procedure can be obtained from the manufacturer.

    Non-compatible inverters can be recorded using separate power meters or energy meters: Non-compatible inverters

    Quick guide

    • Integrate the inverter into the local network.
    • Call up the user interface of the inverter via a browser.
    • Make the following settings there:
    CategorySub-itemSettings
    Installation wizardCommunication typeEthernet, Automatic configuration switched on
    External communicationModbusTCP server switched on, UDP server switched on

    Sunny Boy / Sunny Tripower configuration

    Interface: Ethernet
    • Carry out the initial commissioning of the inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    • Integrate the inverter into the local network.
    • Connect your laptop to the local network (via LAN cable or WLAN).
    • Enter the IP address of the inverter in the address line of a browser.
    • The login screen of the local web UI of the inverter is displayed.
    • Select your preferred language and select Installer as the user group.
    • Enter your password and click Login.

    When the user interface is called up for the first time, the passwords for the user groups Installer and User must be assigned. Information on this can be found in the manufacturer's operating instructions.

    • Select Configuration with installation wizard.
    • Configure the communication type in the Network configuration tab.
      In the example shown, the connection via Ethernet with automatic configuration has been selected so that the router automatically assigns the IP address and subnet mask.
    • Click Save and continue.
    • Continue with the configuration in the Time and date tab
    • Select the tab country standard. The country standard depends on the country and intended use. It contains all the specifications for setting the grid-side device parameters to meet the respective grid connection standard.
    • Open the Grid management service tab.  Configure the Active power setpoint
      In the example shown, the configuration of the Operating mode active power setting was set to External setting and the grid disconnection at 0% feed-in was deselected.
    • Click Continue.
    • On the Summary tab, check that all settings are correct.
    • Click Continue.
    • Switch to the Device parameters menu.
    • Switch on the TCP server under External communication > Modbus > TCP server.
    • Switch on the UDP server under External communication > Modbus > UDP server.
    • Continue with the device search in SmartSetup.

     Sunny Tripower X 12 / 15 / 20 / 25 configuration

    Compatible with Manager flex 1.0 / 1.5 and
    EnergyManager Rail

    Applicable documents

    Configuration guide

    • Integrate the inverter into the local network
    • Call up the configuration interface of the inverter by entering the IP.
    • The commissioning wizard is started
    • In the case of wired network integration, the network configuration can be left at the default settings.
    • Under Device function, select the function in the system: Inverter as System Manager
    • Under Country data set, select the country data set required for your region
    • Activate the Modbus server under External communication
    • Make the other settings in the installation wizard according to the grid operator's specifications
    • Complete the installation wizard

    Sunny Tripower (5.0-10.0) -3SE-40 (Hybrid system) configuration

    Compatible with SOLARWATT Manager flex

    System components

    • SMA SE Hybrid Inverter
    • DC storage system, connected to the SMA SE Hybrid inverter
    • SMA EnergyMeter 2.0
    • Manager flex

    Communication between the SMA SE inverter and Manager flex takes place via the local network.

    Applicable documents

    Configuration instructions

    • Commission the hybrid system according to the SMA operating manual
    • After completing the installation wizard:
      • Switch to the Device parameters menu.
      • Switch on the TCP server under External communication > Modbus > TCP server.
      • Switch on the UDP server under External communication > Modbus > UDP server.

    Device search in SmartSetup

    Certain inverter models are found and installed automatically (Automatic installation).

    Other inverter models are installed by selecting the device driver and specifying the IP address or host name (manual installation).

    Information on the installation types of the series can be found in the table at the end of this page.

    Automatic installation

    If the device is correctly configured and available in the network, it is automatically displayed in green in the device list.

    Manual installation

    • In the Select devices drop-down menu, select or search for the corresponding driver (according to the table at the bottom of the page) for the inverter device.
    • Select the search mode (according to the table at the bottom of the page) for the inverter device.
    • If required, enter the IP address or host name of the device and confirm with Add device to search.
    • If necessary, add further devices to the search.
    • When the search list is complete, click Search and install devices.

    Correctly installed devices appear in the device list with the message: Device is installed. The list also shows the current generation data.

    Note

    For devices that are installed by entering the IP address, we recommend setting the IP address permanently. The settings can be made either in the network settings of the device or the router. Further information on assigning IP addresses can be found here: Device connections via network

     

     energyManager proSOLARWATT Manager
    (flex 1.0 / flex 1.5 / rail)
     DriverSearch modeDriverSearch mode
    Sunny Boy
    (1.5-6.0)
    SMAAutomatic detection of the IP addressAutomatic installation
    Sunny Tripower
    (3.0-10.0)
    SMAAutomatic detection of the IP addressAutomatic installation
    Sunny Tripower
    (15000-25000) TL
    SMAAutomatic detection of the IP addressAutomatic installation
    Sunny Tripower
    (5.0-10.0) -3SE-40
    [Hybrid system]
    Model not supportedSMA SE inverter*Manual assignment of the IP address or host name**
    SMA STP X 
    (12 - 25) 
    Model not supportedSMA STP SE
    Inverter
    Manual assignment of the IP address or host name**
         

    *) Even with a hybrid system, only the inverter needs to be installed; the DC storage system and SMA EnergyMeter 2.0 are installed automatically.

    **) Installation using the host name should be tried in any case, as the connection is robust against IP changes.

    Depending on the network technology used, the inverter may be accessible under different host names, e.g: "SMA serial numberof the SMA", "SMA serial numberof the SMA.local", "SMA serial numberof the SMA.fritz.box"