SMA Sunny Data Control V.4.2 - Manual (Page 17)

SMA Technologie AG Connecting the PC to an Inverter
User Manual SDC-TEN080642 Page 17
4 Connecting the PC to an Inverter
The direct connection is made via the SMA USB service interface with a 1.5 m cable
and a USB interface for the PC connection (SMA order number: USBPBS)
For further information regarding this connection, please refer to the USB service
interface's user manual.
Data Acquisition
How to gather and save data from an inverter connected directly to a PC is described
in Chapter 11. 4 „Direct Data Acquisition from an Inverter” (page 102).
A direct connection of a PC to the inverter is only intended for the purpose
of servicing, and may not be operated on a long-term basis.
Sunny Data Control supports the direct connection of an inverter to the PC with
Sunny Data Control software version 3.81 and above.