SMA Sunny Data Control V.5.0 - Manual (Page 135)

Additional Functions SMA Technologie AG
Technical Description SDC-TEN081450 137
6. Wait until Sunny Data Control has successfully queried the device type.
This may take some time.
If the device type query cancels with an error message, you may have to repeat the device
type update later (see section 13.1. 1 "Updating the Device Type" (Page 137)).
The device is assigned the temporary type name "??? + serial number". It is possible that
during device replacement, the added device was temporarily unreachable, and the device
type could thus not be ascertained.
Common Causes of Error
• Incorrect serial number typed in (see name plate)
• Device is not active
13.1. 1 Updating the Device Type
With this function, you can ascertain the device type of unsuccessfully detected devices at any
subsequent point in time.
1. Right click on the device with the temporary type name "??? + Serial number" on the plant
diagram.
2. Select "Update Device Type“.
Sunny Data Control attempts to establish a connection to the device, in order to ascertain the
device type.
3. Wait until Sunny Data Control has successfully queried the device type.
This may take some time.
Temporary type name
Communication with a device which has a temporary type name is not possible!