Sma CLUSTER CONTROLLER Installation User Manual

InstallationManualSMA CLUSTER CONTROLLERClusterController-IA-en-14 | Version 1.4AMERICAN ENGLISH

1.5 TypographiesTypography Use Examplebold• Display texts• Elements on a user interface• Terminals• Elements to be selected• Elements to be entered• T

2 Safety2.1 Intended UseThe ClusterController is a device for monitoring and controlling SMAinverters with Speedwire/Webconnect interfaces in decent

2.3 Supported ProductsSMA ProductsAvailability of SMA products in your countryNot all SMA products are available in all countries. For information on

Power supply units:In addition to the top-hat rail power supply unit offered as an accessory (see Section10, page88), the ClusterController support

3 Scope of DeliveryCheck the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact yourdistributor if the scope of delivery is

4 Product Description4.1 ClusterControllerThe ClusterController is a device for monitoring and controlling SMAinverters with Speedwire/Webconnect i

Reading out, provision and administration of PV system dataThe ClusterController is the central communication unit for the system and continuously re

Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PVelectricity is directly marketedThe PV current generated by your system ca

Performing Updates for the ClusterController and the InvertersYou have the option of performing updates for the ClusterController and the inverters

Position DesignationI Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unitK SubstationL Control roomM Grid control roomN Utility gridFigure 4: Decentralize

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Position DesignationE Irradiation sensorF ClusterControllerG Industrial loadH SunnyPortalI RouterK Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unitL

Symbol Designation ExplanationCE marking The product complies with the require-ments of the applicable EU directives.WEEE designation Do not dispose o

Figure 5: Network port LEDsPosition Designation Color ExplanationA Link/activity LED Green Shows the status and the activity of the networkconnection

Display view ExplanationSystem overview Displays the system status, the current daily yield, the nominal sys-tem power and the current setpoints for a

Designation Explanation[OK]Confirms the selected action[ESC]Cancels the selected actionⓘOpens the display view System status4 Product DescriptionSMAS

5 Mounting5.1 Requirements for MountingRequirements for the mounting location:Product can cause radio interference in living areasThe product is a dev

Figure 7: Minimum clearancesPermitted and prohibited mounting positions:☐ The ClusterController must be mounted so that the ventilation slots face up

☐ In order to mount the ClusterController, the top-hat rail must be at least 26cm (10.3in) long.When a top-hat rail power supply unit is used, the

6 Connection and Commissioning6.1 Overview of the Connection AreaFigure 9: Overview of the connection areaPosition Quantity Designation ExplanationA 1

Position Quantity Designation ExplanationN 2 X11, X12 Reserved for future applicationsO 2 X9, X10 Network ports for connecting the inverters (Speed-wi

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Terminal Pin group Pin FunctionX6 Analog current output1 A1toA3 Analog current output for feedback oncurrent active power limitation in gridmanagem

Connection Cable requirementsGrounding ☐ Conductor cross-section: 2.5mm2 (14AWG)☐ Maximum cable length: 30cm (11in)Voltage supply ☐ Number of insu

Connection Cable requirementsTemperature Inputs (connection cable)☐ Number of insulated conductors for tolerance ±2°C (±3.6°F):at least two☐ Number o

6.4 Performing Pin CodingPin coding prevents confusion when using multipole connectors, e.g. in the event of removal andlater re-insertion of a multip

1. Strip 40mm (1.57in) of cable sheath from the end of the connection cable to which themultipole plug is to be attached.2. Perform the following ad

☑ The connection cable is prepared for connectionto the multipole plug.6.6 Connecting the ClusterController to the VoltageSupplyDanger to life due to

Procedure:1. Remove 10mm (0.39in) of the cable sheath from the grounding conductor.2. Insert the insulated conductors into the ringterminal lug and

Figure 10: Pin assignment for terminal X1Pin Signal Explanation1 Not assigned Reserved for future applications2 24 V Input voltage 24VDC3 GND Ground

7. Connect the other end of the AC connection cable to the voltage supply.8. Connect the connection point to the utility grid.☑ The power LED ( ) on t

3. Call up the IP address of the ClusterController via the web browser.☑ The login page opens:✖ The login page does not open?Possible error cause: yo

Important Safety InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important instructions for the following products:• SMAClusterControllerThi

6.8 Connecting the ClusterController to a SpeedwireNetworkInterference in data transmission due to unshielded power cablesIf unshielded power cables

Figure 11: Pin assignment for network ports X9, X10, X13 and X14Pin Designation Explanation1 TX+ Data Out +2 TX − Data Out −3 RX+ Data In +4 Not assig

Figure 12: Pin assignment for network ports X9, X10, X13 and X14Pin Designation Explanation1 TX+ Data Out +2 TX − Data Out −3 RX+ Data In +4 Not assig

IGMP protocol version1 must be supportedThe product works with multicasts. For correct function of the product, all network componentsused must suppo

Archival periods:Depending on the available storage capacity of the USB data carrier and the configuration of yoursystem, the following approximate ar

Figure 13: Pin assignment for pin group Temperature input1Pin Signal ExplanationA1 GND Shield groundA2 I+ Current inputA3 V+ Voltage inputA4 V− Volta

5. On the connection cable, mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable isassigned. Use the supplied cable tie with caption field.

• On the five-pole plug, unlock conductor entries 3 and 4 using a screwdriver and insert theinsulated conductors of the connection cable into the cond

Figure 15: Pin assignment for pin group Analog current input1Pin Signal ExplanationA1 Not assigned Reserved for future applicationsA2 I+ Current inpu

6.11.3 Connecting Additional SensorsDepending on whether you are using an irradiation sensor (see Section6.11.2, page47), you canconnect a maximum o

General WarningsAll electrical installations must be made in accordance with the local and National ElectricalCode® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Elect

Figure 16: Pin assignment for the pin groups Analog current input1, Analog current input2 and Analogcurrent input3Pin group Pin Signal ExplanationA

• Unlock conductor entry8 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of thewire into the conductor entry.• Unlock conductor entries 6 and

Procedure:1. Connect the connection cable to the sensor (see the manual from manufacturer). Trim theunneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shie

Type of setpoint signal ExplanationAnalog signals The setpoints are transmitted to the ClusterController asanalog current signals. Current signals fr

Connection of a 24V Signal Source with Digital Output SignalsFigure 19: Connection of a 24 V signal source with digital output signals (example)6.12.

Figure 20: Pin assignment for pin groups on terminal X4Pin group Pin Pin assignment ExplanationDigital input1Signal 1 of 4 for active powerlimitation

Procedure:1. Connect the connection cable to the digital signal source (see the manual from manufacturer).Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to

Figure 21: Pin assignment for pin groups on terminal X5Pin group Pin Pin assignment ExplanationDigital input5Signal 1 of 4 for reactive powersetpoint

Procedure:1. Connect the connection cable to the digital signal source (see the manual from manufacturer).Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to

Figure 22: Transmission of digital signals for active power limitation to two ClusterControllers via relays K1 andK2 of a ripple control receiver (ex

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Figure 23: Pin assignment for pin group Analog current input2Pin Signal ExplanationA5 Not assigned Reserved for future applicationsA6 I+ Current inpu

Requirements:☐ The signal source must be technically suitable for connection to the analog inputs (seeSection9, page84).☐ The connection cable must

6.12.3.3 Analog Setpoint Signal when Using Multiple ClusterControllersTo implement analog setpoints from the grid operator when using multiple Cluste

6.12.5.2 Connecting a Remote Terminal for Feedback via Digital SignalVia the pin group Digital output3, you can provide feedback on whether the Clust

4. On the connection cable, mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable isassigned. Use the supplied cable tie with caption field.

Pin group Pin Signal ExplanationAnalog current output2Feedback for current reactive powersetpointA4 I+ Current outputA5 I− Current returnA6 GND Shiel

Interpretation of Signal Strength as a Reactive Power Setpoint ValueDepending on the value of the reactive power setpoint that was selected via the us

Procedure:1. Connect the connection cable to the remote terminal (see the manual from manufacturer). Trimthe unneeded insulated conductors up to the c

6.12.5.4 Feedback When Using Multiple ClusterControllersFeedback via Digital SignalWhen using multiple ClusterControllers, you have two options for

Requirements:☐ The remote terminal must be technically suitable for connection to the digital outputs (seeSection9, page84).☐ The connection cable m

6.7 Checking and Setting the Cluster Controller System Time... 386.8 Connecting the Cluster Controller to a Speedwire Network ... 4

6.14 Checking the Connections via the DisplayYou can use the ClusterController display to check whether the connections have been madecorrectly and w

6.16 Setting Up a Modbus Data ConnectionAdditionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery):☐ Up to twoModbus clientsRequirements:

7 Troubleshooting7.1 LED States7.1.1 Operation LEDsConfiguration of the Status LED ( ):The status LED can display the following statuses:• Status of

LED Status Cause and corrective measureStatus ( )glowing green Normal operationglowing yellowAt least one device has the status Warning.Corrective mea

LED Status Cause and corrective measureData carrier status( )off The ClusterController is starting and no information isyet available for data export

7.1.2 Network Port LEDsLED Status Cause and corrective measureLink/Activity(green)Off No network connection established.The ClusterController is not

7.2 Errors in the ClusterController or the ConnectedDevicesGeneral informationProblem Cause and corrective measureThe ClusterController does not sta

Problem Cause and corrective measureThe correct number of connected in-verters is not shown on the display.Communication with at least one inverter is

Problem Cause and corrective measureNo measured values for the con-nected irradiation sensor are shownon the display.If no measured values are display

Problem Cause and corrective measureThe login page does not open. The ClusterController is not connected to the voltage sup-ply.Corrective measures:•

7 Troubleshooting ... 727.1 LED States...

Problem Cause and corrective measureThe login page does not open. There is a problem in the LAN.Corrective measures:• Ensure that the network cables a

3. To exit the display view, press [ESC].4. To confirm the settings that are to be reset, perform the following steps:• Press [OK].☑ The display view

8 Decommissioning8.1 Disassembling the ClusterController1.Danger to life due to electric shockLethal voltages are present at the connection point of

8.3 Disposing of the Product• Dispose of the product in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations forelectronic waste.8 Decommission

9 Technical DataGeneral DataStatus display LEDs, displayOperation Keypad, integrated web serverMounting type Top-hat rail mountingMounting location In

Degree of protection in accordance withIEC60529IP20 (NEMA 1)Electromagnetic compatibility as per EN55022 ClassAMaximum altitude above MSL 3,000m (

Design Potential-free relay contactsMaximum switching power 30 WMaximum voltage load 48 VDCMaximum cable length 30 m (98 ft)Analog InputsNumber of ana

Maximum current 500 mAMaximum cable length 3m (9.8ft)9 Technical DataSMASolarTechnologyAG/ SMAAmerica,LLCInstallation Manual 87ClusterControll

10 AccessoriesYou will find the accessories for your product in the following overview. If required, these can beordered from SMA or your distributor.

11 Compliance InformationFCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:1. This de

1 Information on this Document1.1 ValidityThis document is valid for the SMAClusterController (models "CLCON-10" and "CLCON-S-10"

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