SMA POWER PLANT CONTROLLER - Manual (Page 7)

SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety
Operating Manual PPC-BE-P7-en-13 7
2 Safety
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product. To prevent
personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and
observe all safety information at all times.
2.1 Intended Use
The Power Plant Controller is a device for the automatic control of large-scale PV power plants and the implementation
of active power and reactive power setpoints in large-scale PV power plants according to grid operator specifications.
The Power Plant Controller is suitable for indoor use. The Power Plant Controller without touch display is also suitable for
outdoor use.
The Power Plant Controller is designed for industrial use.
The Power Plant Controller must only be used with supported devices:
• Sunny Central Communication Controller (SC-COM) from firmware version 1.01
• Sunny Central 2200 / Sunny Central 2500 from firmware version 1.0
• SMA Cluster Controller from firmware version 1.0
• Sunny Tripower 60 with Inverter Manager from firmware version 1.45
• Transducer and network analyzer* :
When using the network analyzer Janitza UMG 604 / UMG 605, do not operate it in the same grid segment as
the inverters connected to the Power Plant Controller, since mutual interference may occur.
Only perform work on the Power Plant Controller using the appropriate tools and in compliance with the ESD protection
regulations.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or
distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for this product. Unauthorized changes or modifications will void any warranty
claims.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
The type labels must be permanently attached to the product.
Only use the Power Plant Controller in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation. Any
other use can result in personal injury or property damage.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product.
• Read and observe the documentation.
• Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference.
* More transducers and network analyzers are available on request.
Manufacturer Model
Ardetem TRM4
Janitza UMG 604 / UMG 605
Schneider Electric ION 7550 / ION 7650 / ION 8600
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-735