5 changing the device name, 6 changing a device description – SMA SB 240-US-10 User Manual
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8 Device Settings
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8.5 Changing the Device Name
The serial number of the device is displayed as the default device name.
Requirement:
☐ You must have the user role Installer or Plant administrator (see Section 10.1).
Device name requirement:
☐ The device name may consist of a maximum of 20 characters.
Procedure:
1. Call up device properties (see Section 8.2).
2. Select [Edit].
☑ The menu for setting the device properties opens.
3. Enter a device name in the Device Name field.
4. Select [Save].
8.6 Changing a Device Description
You can enter an arbitrary description for each device. The description of the device is displayed in
the Device Properties.
Requirement:
☐ You must have the user role Installer or Plant administrator (see Section 10.1).
Procedure:
1. Call up device properties (see Section 8.2).
2. Select [Edit].
☑ The menu for setting the device properties opens.
3. Enter a description in the Description field.
4. Select [Save].