SMA

Supported models

• SMA Data Manager L
• SMA Data Manager M
• SMA Data Manager M Lite
• SMA Inverter Manager
• SMA Cluster Controller
• Sunny Tripower 60
• Sunny Tripower CORE1
• Sunny Tripower X 12 / 15 / 20 / 25
• Sunny Tripower CORE2
• Sunny Tripower 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 (firmware version 3.10.10.R)
• Sunny Tripower 8.0–10.0 (firmware version 3.10.08.R – HP1 and HP2)
• Sunny Tripower Smart Energy 5.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 / 10.0 (firmware version 3.00.02.R)
• Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 (firmware version 3.10.07.R)
• Sunny Boy 3.0 / 3.6 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0
• Sunny Boy 5.5-JP (firmware version 1.02.06.R)
• Sunny Boy Storage 3.7 / 5.0 / 6.0 (firmware version 3.12.33.R)
• Sunny Boy Storage 2.5 (firmware version 3.11.12.R)
• Sunny Highpower PEAK3 (firmware version 3.11.33.R)
• Sunny Tripower 15000TL (only in combination with a Data Manager)
• Sunny Tripower 20000TL (only in combination with a Data Manager)
• Sunny Tripower 25000TL (only in combination with a Data Manager)

Warning

Not all SMA devices can be configured remotely. Therefore, the configuration of some models requires the installation of SMA Sunny Explorer software on Windows and a physical connection between the PC and the asset (via Ethernet or Bluetooth) to enable Modbus TCP. Devices that do not support remote configuration do not state the default IP address in their operating manual. These devices are not suitable for reliable remote control and are therefore supported by Teleport only in combination with a Data Manager. Examples of such assets are Sunny Tripower 15000TL, 20000TL and 25000TL.

Note

When using the Sunny Portal with the data manager, some settings may not be immediately propagated to the inverter(s). Therefore it is necessary to apply these settings at the physical location using one of the other configuration methods as described here.

SMA Configuration

Configuration with the user interface of a SMA data manager

1. Access the Web UI of the data manager with its IP address.

2. Log into the user interface.

3. On the top bar, click Select Device and select the data manager from the drop-down menu.

4. On the left sidebar, go to Configuration - External communication.

5. Under Modbus server, click Carry out initial configuration.

6. Check the box at Enable Modbus server.

7. Validate that the Port is 502.

8. On the top bar, click the Home icon

9. In the left sidebar, go to Configuration - Grid management service

10. Choose Configuration & activation for Active Power. In the wizard that is displayed:

    1. ensure total system power is correct

    2. • select “Open loop control”
       • leave all “Signal sources” unchecked
       • enable “Direct selling interface” and select “Standard modbus interface”
    3. • enter 1 at “Setting time”
       • enter 100 at “Active power gradient”
       • press Save

11. In the left sidebar, go to Configuration - Parameter

12. Under Filter, enter External active power

13. Verify that:

    • External active power setpoint via Modbus (direct seller) is On
    • External active power setpoint via Modbus (electric utility company) is Off
    • External active power setpoint is On
    • External active power setpoint 2 is Off

14. If you had to make changes in the previous step, press Save at the bottom

Optional extra steps for fallback configuration

1. In the left sidebar, go to Configuration - Parameter and:

   • Change External active power setting, fallback behavior to Apply fallback values.
   • Change External active power setting, fallback value of maximum active power to 0 or other max fallback limit.
   • Change External active power setting, fallback value of minimum active power to 0 or other min fallback limit.
   • Change External active power setting, timeout to 60.

Configuration with the user interface of an SMA inverter or inverter manager

Warning

These steps are tailored to the Sunny Tripower CORE1. They might deviate slightly for different inverter types.

1. Establish a connection to the user interface (see the inverter / inverter manager manual).

2. Log into the user interface as an Installer (access the login page via the inverter / inverter manager’s IP address).

3. Select the Device Parameters tab.

4. Select Edit parameters.

5. Select the parameter group External Communication.

6. To activate the TCP server, make the following settings in the group Modbus > TCP Server:

   • In the drop-down list Activated, select the entry Yes.
   • Verify the Port is set to 502.

7. Select the parameter group System and device control.

8. Ensure that WModCfg.WMod is set to External active power setpoint.

9. Select Save all.

Configuration with Sunny Explorer

Warning

These steps are tailored to the Sunny Tripower CORE1. They might deviate slightly for different inverter types.

1. Start Sunny Explorer on the computer and create Speedwire plant (see Sunny Explorer user manual).

2. Log into the Speedwire system as Installer.

3. Select the SMA inverter to be configured in the system directory.

4. Select the tab Settings.

5. Select the parameter group External Communication.

6. Select Edit.

7. To activate the TCP server, make the following settings in the group Modbus > TCP Server:

   • In the drop-down list Activated, select the entry Yes.
   • Verify the Port is set to 502.

8. Select the parameter group System and device control.

9. Ensure that WModCfg.WMod is set to External active power setpoint.

10. Select Save all.

Modbus TCP over ethernet

Connect the ethernet cable between the ETH1 port of the Teleport and the LAN port of the SMA asset. If the LAN port of the asset is already occupied (e.g. connected to a router), navigate to our appendix for instructions on how to integrate with a router. The Modbus TCP over ethernet (Speedwire) settings can be configured similarly to enabling Modbus TCP.

1. From Device Parameters/Settings, depending on which configuration type you have followed, navigate to System communication.

2. Select Edit and configure the following settings, with values as described in Static IPs for a direct asset connection.

   • IP Address
   • Subnet Mask
   • Gateway: 0.0.0.0 or 192.168.0.11 if you want to use e.g. Sunny Portal
   • DNS server IP

3. If you are connecting multiple assets, follow the same instructions with a different IP address.