SMA Sunny Boy Control - Manual (Page 8)

Sunny Boy Control
SMA Technologie AG
User Manual SUNBC-14:NE0206 4
Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 8
1.1 Operation Requirements ..................................................................... 9
1.2 Notes on Sunny Boy Control Operation ............................................. 10
1.3 Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 10
1.4 Notes on Operating the Sunny Boy Control........................................ 11
2 Configuring the Sunny Boy Control ........................................................... 14
2.1 Switching on the Sunny Boy Control .................................................. 14
2.2 Plug&Play Setup .............................................................................. 15
2.2.1 Selecting the Display Language .................................................... 15
2.2.2 Setting the Date and Time............................................................. 16
2.2.3 Detecting Connected Devices ....................................................... 16
3 Making Connections................................................................................ 19
3.1 Connection to the PV System............................................................. 21
3.2 Connection to a PC.......................................................................... 27
3.2.1 RS232 Connection to a PC........................................................... 28
3.2.2 RS485 Connection Between a PC and a Sunny Boy Control ............ 31
3.2.3 Connection Between a PC and Several Sunny Boy Controls............. 34
3.3 Modem Connection ......................................................................... 36
3.4 Connecting an External Display......................................................... 38
3.4.1 Activation of External Displays with „ASCII text“ ............................. 39
3.5 “Relay Out” Connection ................................................................... 40
3.5.1 Alarm Contact............................................................................. 41