SMA OPC SERVER - Manual (Page 12)

Installation SMA Solar Technology AG
12 OPCServer-BEN100813 User Manual
4 Installation
4.1 Notes on Installation
The following section describes the installation of the SMA OPC Server using a Microsoft operating
system. Please note the system requirements in section 2.3 ”System Requirements” (page 9).
4.1.1 Installing the SMA OPC Server under Windows
1. Close all open applications.
2. If necessary, uninstall the previous version of the SMA OPC Server (see section 7 ”Uninstalling
SMA OPC Server” (page 26)).
3. Run "Setup.exe".
4. Follow the instructions of the Installation Assistant. The configuration interface opens
automatically.
5. Configure the SMA OPC Server (see section 5 ”Configuration” (page 13)).
6. Close installation.
☑ The software is now installed.
Installation Rights for Installing the SMA OPC Server
You must have administration rights for your operating system in order to install the
SMA OPC Server.
OPC Core Components
Before you can process instantaneous values and parameters of the PV plant with an
OPC Client, you must install the OPC Core Components valid for your operating system on
the SMA OPC Server and the computer of the OPC Client.
The OPC Core Component for the SMA OPC Server can be installed simultaneously with
the installation of the SMA OPC Server. The OPC Core Component for the OPC Client is
to be found on the CD-ROM provided.
The SMA OPC Server requires "NET Framework 2.0"
Install "NET Framework 2.0" before you install the SMA OPC Server. You can install "NET
Framework 2.0" directly from the CD or download and install it from www.microsoft.com.