SMA METEO STATION Installation - Manual (Page 25)

SMA America, LLC 8 Decommissioning
Installation Manual MeteoStation-eng-IA-IUS122210 25
8 Decommissioning
8.1 Disassembling the Meteo Station
Additional tools required (not included in the scope of delivery):
☐ Metric wrench AF13
1. Remove the power supply unit from the power supply (see Installation Instructions for
Power Supply Unit from Phoenix Contact).
2. Unfasten both nuts on the retaining bracket of the Meteo Station.
3. Slide the SMA Meteo Station upwards and off the end of the pole.
4. Unscrew the screw ring and pull the connection cable out of the Meteo Station.
8.2 Disassembling the Module Temperature Sensor
1. Disconnect the two conductors of the module temperature sensor from the connecting terminal
plate.
8.3 Disassembling the Connecting Terminal Plate and
Power Supply Unit
1. Lever the connecting terminal plate from the bottom
of the top-hat rail forward and out. To do this, apply
downward pressure.
2. After releasing the bottom of the connecting terminal
plate, pull it upwards off the top-hat rail.
3. Remove the power supply unit from the top-hat rail (see Installation Instructions for Power Supply
Unit from Phoenix Contact).
2.
Damage to the PV module by removing the module temperature sensor
Do not remove attached sensors from PV modules, as otherwise the modules may be damaged.
The module temperature sensor cannot be re-used.
• Cut the sensor cable off flush with the module temperature sensor.