SMA METER CONNECTION BOX - Manual (Page 20)

Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG
20 METERBOX-IEN110611 Installation Guide
9 Decommissioning
9.1 Disassembling the Meter Connection Box
1. Securely hold the Meter Connection Box in place and remove all plugs.
2. Remove the Meter Connection Box from the bracket as displayed.
3. Remove the bracket.
4. Remove the insulated connectors from the plugs.
5. Remove the device's cable connections from the other devices as described in the device's
respective manual.
6. If the Meter Connection Box is in the middle of the RS485 communication bus, it must be
ensured that the remaining devices are still connected via the RS485 communication bus and
that all cables are connected.
7. If the Meter Connection Box is the last device connected to the RS485 communication bus,
terminate the device that is now the last device connected to the RS485 communication bus
instead of the Meter Connection Box.
☑ The Meter Connection Box is decommissioned.
9.2 Packaging the Meter Connection Box
For reshipment, use a transport-secure packaging - if possible the original packaging.
9.3 Disposing of the Meter Connection Box
At the end of its service life, dispose of the Meter Connection Box in accordance with the currently
applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste at the installation location. Alternatively, send it
back at your expense to SMA Solar Technology AG labeled "ZUR ENTSORGUNG" ("For Disposal").