SMA Sunny Data Control V.5.0 - Manual (Page 13)

Connecting the PC to an Inverter SMA Technologie AG
Technical Description SDC-TEN081450 15
4 Connecting the PC to an Inverter
Connection of an inverter to the PC is achieved via the USB service interface, via RS485 and an
interface converter, or via Bluetooth (SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20). The SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20
does not support the USB-Service-Interface.
The following chapters describe the respective connection types:
• Connection via the USB service interface
• Connection via Bluetooth
• Connection via RS485 and an interface converter
4. 1 Connection via the USB service interface
Requirements
Connection via the USB service interface (SMA order number: USBPBS) is only for the purpose of
servicing, and should not be used long term. The SB 4000TL-20/5000TL-20 does not support the
USB-Service-Interface.
Connection
For further information regarding this connection, please refer to the USB service interface's user
manual.
Data Gathering
Chapter 11. 4 "Direct Data Acquisition from an Inverter" (Page 77) describes how to acquire and
save data from an inverter connected directly to the PC, and how to send these to Sunny Portal.