SMA Sunny Data Control V.5.0 - Manual (Page 10)

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12 SDC-TEN081450 Technical Description
2. 1 Appropriate Usage
Sunny Data Control is a PC program which collects, stores and displays data from a PV plant.
Depending on the devices connected, communication is possible through RS232, RS485 and
Bluetooth.
With Sunny Data Control, plant data can be saved in Excel and/or CSV formats. In addition, with
Sunny Data Control the data can be sent to Sunny Portal for their storage and display on the
Internet. Further information regarding Sunny Portal can be found at www.SunnyPortal.com.
Data collected by Sunny Data Control regarding the power generated by your solar power plant
can deviate from those of the electric meter. The data should not be used for billing purposes.
Supported communication devices
• Sunny Boy Control/Plus (starting with firmware version 2.0)
• Sunny Central Control (starting with firmware version 2.0)
• Sunny Beam
Supported inverters for direct connection to the PC
Sunny Data Control supports the direct connection of an inverter to the PC through the USB service
interface with Sunny Data Control software version 3.81, and later. This connection is meant for the
purpose of servicing only, and should not be used on a long-term basis.
• Sunny Boys (except SB400TL-20/5000TL-20), Sunny Mini Centrals, Windy Boy
- Through the USB-Service-Interface (SMA order number: USBPBS)
The SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20 does not support the USB-Service-Interface. A direct connection to
the PC can be achieved via Bluetooth, or optionally, via RS 485.
• SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20
- Via Bluetooth
The SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20 is equipped with Bluetooth as a standard.
The PC requires integrated Bluetooth or a Bluetooth stick and Sunny Data Control software
version 4.0, or later.
- Optional via RS485
The SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20 requires the 485I module
(SMA order number: DM-485CB-10).
The PC requires the I-7561 interface converter from RS485 to USB.