Sma POWER REDUCER BOX User Manual

REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 | 98-0018716 | Version 1.6ENDevice for Power Control of PV PlantsPOWER REDUCER BOXUser Manual

2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG10 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual2.2 Supported ProductsSMA productsInverters:You will find an up-to-date list of the

SMA Solar Technology AG 2 SafetyUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 112.3 Qualification of Skilled PersonsSome of the tasks described in this document ma

2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG12 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual2.5 Operating InstructionsInverters Not Supported in the PV PlantInverters that are

SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of DeliveryUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 133Scope of DeliveryCheck the scope of delivery for completeness and any e

4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG14 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual4 Product Description4.1 Power Reducer BoxThe Power Reducer Box is for

SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product DescriptionUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 15Figure2: Principle of implementing grid management with the Power Red

4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG16 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User ManualOperating Mode• Active power limitation• Reactive power setpoint with

SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product DescriptionUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 174.2 Type LabelThe type label provides unique identification of the Pow

4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG18 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual4.3 LEDsFigure5: LED overview4.4 Sunny PortalThe Power Reducer Box ca

SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product DescriptionUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 194.5 System Requirements of the ComputerSupported Internet browsers:• M

5 The Power Reducer Box User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG20 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual5 The Power Reducer Box User Interface5.1 User Groups

SMA Solar Technology AG 5 The Power Reducer Box User InterfaceUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 215.2 Overview of the Login PageFigure6: Login page of

5 The Power Reducer Box User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG22 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual5.3 Overview of the User InterfaceYou can operate the

SMA Solar Technology AG 5 The Power Reducer Box User InterfaceUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 235.5 Context menu5.6 Status PageOn the "Status&qu

5 The Power Reducer Box User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG24 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User ManualIn the lower area all Sunny WebBoxes registered in th

SMA Solar Technology AG 6 MountingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 256Mounting6.1 Requirements for the Mounting Location☐ The Power Reducer Box is onl

6 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG26 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual6.2 Mounting the Power Reducer Box on the Wall1. Determine the mounting location.

SMA Solar Technology AG 7 ConnectionUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 277Connection7.1 Overview of the Connection AreaFigure9: Overview of the connect

7 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG28 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual7.2 Connecting the Power Reducer Box to the Ripple Control ReceiverDanger to li

SMA Solar Technology AG 7 ConnectionUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 291. Connect the prefabricated cable to the ripple control receiver. The wiring i

SMA Solar Technology AG Table of ContentsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 3Table of Contents1 Information on this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG30 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual7.3 Lengthening the Connection CableIf the length of the prefabricated cable is

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 318Commissioning8.1 Integrating the Power Reducer Box into the Local Network8.

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG32 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual8.1.3 Setting the Computer to the Standard Network Settings of the Power Red

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 339. Select [OK].10. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" windo

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG34 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual8.1.4 Setting up a Proxy Exception Rule in Internet ExplorerIf there is an a

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 35Assigning Static Network SettingsFor delivery, the static network settings o

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG36 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User ManualObtaining Network Settings Dynamically (DHCP)Requirements:☐ There must be an

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 37The Power Reducer Box has an integrated network terminal. It can use this to

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG38 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual8.2 Sunny WebBox Registration in the Power Reducer Box8.2.1 Registering the

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 398.2.2 Editing/Removing a Sunny WebBoxEditing a Sunny WebBox1. Select "S

Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG4 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual6 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG40 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual8.3 Configuring Operating ModesThe four digital inputs of the Power Reducer

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 41Figure11: "Status configuration" page

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG42 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual8.3.1 Setting Active Power Limitation1. Log in as "Installer".2. S

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 438. Adopt the general settings of the system statuses (see Section 8.3.5&quo

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG44 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual8.3.5 Setting General System Statuses1. Log in as "Installer".2. S

SMA Solar Technology AG 8 CommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 458.4 Configuring and Activating "Fallback""Fallback" is a

8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG46 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User ManualConfiguring and Activating "Fallback"1. Log in to the Power Reduce

SMA Solar Technology AG 9 OperationUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 479Operation9.1 Logging In or Out of the Power Reducer BoxLogging in to the Power

9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG48 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual9.2 Accessing the Power Reducer Box via Sunny PortalIf the Power Reducer Box is

SMA Solar Technology AG 9 OperationUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 499.4 Downloading EventsYou can download events as a text file in CSV format via t

SMA Solar Technology AG Table of ContentsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 59 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG50 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual• Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the Power Reducer Box.☑ The events

SMA Solar Technology AG 10 SettingsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 5110 Settings10.1 Sunny Portal10.1.1 Registering the Power Reducer Box in Sunny Po

10 Settings SMA Solar Technology AG52 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual7. In the "Registered plants request" area, enter the login details wi

SMA Solar Technology AG 10 SettingsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 5310.2 Changing your Password1. Select "Password settings" in the contex

10 Settings SMA Solar Technology AG54 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual10.4 Setting the Date and Time1. Select [Network and system settings] in the mai

SMA Solar Technology AG 10 SettingsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 5510.6 Firmware Update for the Power Reducer Box10.6.1 Configuring an Automatic Fi

10 Settings SMA Solar Technology AG56 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual10.6.3 Updating the Firmware via an SD Card1. Select the required update file in

SMA Solar Technology AG 10 SettingsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 5710.7 Resetting the Power Reducer BoxThe reset button is situated in a small hole

11 Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG58 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual11 Decommissioning11.1 Switching the Power Reducer Box Off• Connect the p

SMA Solar Technology AG 11 DecommissioningUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 5911.4 Disposing of the Power Reducer BoxDispose of the Power Reducer Box a

Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG6 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG60 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual12 Troubleshooting12.1 Status Displays of the LEDsLED Status Meaning Meas

SMA Solar Technology AG 12 TroubleshootingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 61NETCOM Off No network connectivity. Status ok.NoneFlashing greenNetwork a

12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG62 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual12.2 Explanation of the LEDs at the Ethernet TerminalSYSTEM Green The Pow

SMA Solar Technology AG 12 TroubleshootingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 6312.3 General TroubleshootingProblem Cause and corrective measuresThe Powe

12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG64 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User ManualThe Power Reducer Box cannot download the firmware update.The SMA Update-

SMA Solar Technology AG 12 TroubleshootingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 6512.4 Error Messages in Connection with Sunny Portal12.4.1 Error Messages

12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG66 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual"Communication with the Sunny Portal is not possible. Error:"or

SMA Solar Technology AG 12 TroubleshootingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 67"Communication with the Sunny Portal is not possible. Error:"or

12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG68 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual"Communication with the Sunny Portal is not possible. Error:"or

SMA Solar Technology AG 12 TroubleshootingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 6912.4.2 Errors During Registration in Sunny PortalError messages that occu

SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this DocumentUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 71 Information on this DocumentValidityThis manual is valid for

12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG70 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual"The device cannot be registered. Error code:"or"Error. Pl

SMA Solar Technology AG 12 TroubleshootingUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 71"The device cannot be registered. Error code:"or"Error. Pl

13 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG72 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual13 Technical Data13.1 Power Reducer BoxMechanical DataAmbient Conditions d

SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Technical DataUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 73MemoryVoltage SupplyConnectionsConnection Cable for Ripple Control Receive

13 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG74 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual13.2 Plug-in Power Supply (CINCON, TRG30R 120)Mechanical DataVoltage Suppl

SMA Solar Technology AG 14 AccessoriesUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 7514 AccessoriesDescription Brief description SMA order numberSD card Memory ca

15 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG76 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User Manual15 ContactIf you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA

SMA Solar Technology AG Legal ProvisionsUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 79Legal ProvisionsThe information contained in this document is the property o

1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG8 REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 User ManualTypographyNomenclatureAbbreviationsTypography Explanation Exam

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SMA Solar Technology AG 2 SafetyUser Manual REDUCERBOX-BA-en-16 92Safety2.1 Intended UseThe Power Reducer Box is for PV plants that have to implement