SMA Webconnect Systems in SUNNY PORTAL - Manual (Page 38)

7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG
38 SPortalWebcon-BA-en-13 User Manual
7 System Settings
7.1 Entering String Properties
A string designates a group of series-connected PV modules. Normally, a system is made up of
multiple strings. Each string has specific properties, such as deviation to south (azimuth) or the roof tilt
angle.
Requirement:
☐ You must have the user role Installer or Administrator (see Section 10.1 "User Roles and
User Rights in Sunny Portal", page 56).
Procedure:
1. Call up the inverter properties (see Section 8.1 "Calling up the Device Properties", page 48).
2. Select [Edit].
☑ The menu for setting the device properties opens.
3. To add a new string, select [Add string].
☑ The menu for setting the string opens.
4. To copy a previously set string:
• In the string line and the column Copy, select .
• In the column Edit of the copied string line, select .
☑ The menu for setting the string opens.
5. Enter the string properties:
Input field or
drop-down list Explanation
Designation Name of the string, e.g. String 1
Manufacturer PV module manufacturer
Module type Depending on the selected manufacturer, various module types are
displayed in the drop-down list.
Module power These values are entered automatically once you have selected the
module type. You can change the values using or the arrow keys
on the keyboard.
Module surface
Efficiency
Number of modules
Number of PV modules comprising the string.