Communication Interface for SMA Inverters SMA BLUETOOTH® PIGGY-BACK PLUS Installation Guide BTPB_Ant-eng-IUS111410 | 98-0033010 | Version 1.
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise SMA America, LLC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Installation Guide contains important instructions for the communication device SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus, that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the SMA Bluetooth Piggy‑Back Plus.
SMA America, LLC Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Other symbols in this document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this Installation Guide: Information This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.
SMA America, LLC Table of Contents 1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appropriate Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Target Group Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SMA America, LLC 12 12.1 12.2 12.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Bluetooth Piggy-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 13 FCC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 14 IC Compliance Information . . .
Information on this Manual SMA America, LLC 1 Information on this Manual Validity This manual is valid for the SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus, firmware version 02.00.03.R and higher. Target Group This manual is intended for skilled workers. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform the tasks set forth in this manual (see section 2.2 ”Target Group Qualification” (page 9)). Additional Information Additional information is available at www.SMA-America.
SMA America, LLC Safety 2 Safety 2.1 Appropriate Usage The Bluetooth Piggy-Back is a communication interface und is used to connect the inverter with other SMA Bluetooth-enabled devices. Only skilled workers may install and uninstall the Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
Safety SMA America, LLC 2.3 Safety Instructions DANGER There is a risk of lethal electric shock when touching conductive parts of the inverter. • Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC sides (see inverter installation guide). • Only skilled persons may work on the inverter. CAUTION Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation. • Do not stay closer than 8 in. (20 cm) to the inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back for any length of time.
SMA America, LLC Description of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back 3 Description of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back The Bluetooth Piggy-Back allows you to establish a connection via SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology to other SMA inverters and communication products with SMA Bluetooth (e.g., Sunny Explorer, Sunny Beam with Bluetooth). The Bluetooth Piggy-Back reads inverter data and sends the data to a communication product with SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
Scope of Delivery SMA America, LLC 4 Scope of Delivery Check the scope of supply for completeness and any visible external damage. Please contact your dealer if the scope of supply is not complete or you find any damage.
SMA America, LLC Identifying the Bluetooth Piggy-Back 5 Identifying the Bluetooth Piggy-Back Serial Number, Assembly Name, Production Version You can find the serial number, assembly name and production version of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back on the type label. The type label is located on the front of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back. Firmware version The firmware version of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back is displayed by means of the communication product, e.g.
Preparing Bluetooth Communication SMA America, LLC 6 Preparing Bluetooth Communication 6.1 Detecting a Free NetID The NetID serves to distinguish PV plants with SMA Bluetooth in close proximity of each another. If another plant with SMA Bluetooth is located within 1.640 t. (500 m) of your plant, you will have to detect a free NetID. This way you will prevent setting a NetID for your plant that is already set for by another plant. If no other plant is located within 1.640 ft.
SMA America, LLC Preparing Bluetooth Communication Functions of the NetIDs NetID Function 0 Bluetooth is switched off. 1 Bluetooth is switched on.
Mounting SMA America, LLC 7 Mounting 7.1 Installation Site Requirements • Keep a distance of at least 3 ft. (1 m) from devices using the 2.4 GHz frequency band (e.g., WLAN devices, microwave ovens, devices with Bluetooth Wireless Technology). This will prevent reduced connection quality and data transmission speed. 7.2 Installing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back Requirement: • The NetID of the plant has been set on the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 6.2). B A E-Total 124.
SMA America, LLC Mounting DANGER Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter. Death or serious injuries. • Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC side (see inverter installation guide). NOTICE Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter. • Ground yourself before touching components by touching the protective conductor (PE) or a non-coated part of the inverter enclosure. 1. Disconnect and open the inverter (see inverter installation guide). 2.
Mounting SMA America, LLC 6. Cut off the surplus end of the cable tie and remove it from the inverter. 7. Connect the antenna to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 7.3). 7.3 Connecting the Antenna to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back Requirement: • You have installed the Bluetooth Piggy-Back in the inverter (see section 7.2) 1. Press the left filler plug out of the inverter's enclosure opening.
SMA America, LLC Mounting 3. Attach the counter nut onto the antenna cable with the serrated edges facing towards the inverter enclosure. C B A COMBINED 2 3 5 7 GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR 1 2 3 4 UNGROUNDED L1 GROUNDED L2 N 4. First tighten the counter nut by hand, then screw it onto the antenna cable's thread with a torque of 80 in-lbs (9 Nm). Spanner size of the torque wrench: 1 in. (25.4 mm). NOTICE The antenna cable can be damaged. • Do not bend the antenna cable.
Mounting SMA America, LLC 6. Screw the antenna cable plug to the antenna connection by hand without tools. 7. Close the inverter (see inverter installation guide). 8. Screw the antenna onto the antenna cable by hand without tools. 9. Attach the label with the FCC and IC certifications and CE mark to the right side of the inverter enclosure, on the right next to the type label.
SMA America, LLC Establishing Bluetooth Communication 8 Establishing Bluetooth Communication Requirement: • Free NetID has been detected (see section 6.1). • The NetID of the plant has been set on the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 6.2). • You have installed the Bluetooth Piggy-Back in the inverter (see section 7.2). or • The Bluetooth Piggy-Back is pre-installed in the inverter. • The antenna has been connected to the Bluetooth Piggy-Back (see section 7.3). 1. Commission the communication product (e.
Updating the Firmware SMA America, LLC 9 Updating the Firmware You can update the firmware of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back using the Sunny Explorer software. The Bluetooth Piggy-Back remains in the inverter while the update is being performed. Requirement: • The inverter's feed-in power is at least 50 W. 1. Update firmware using Sunny Explorer (see Sunny Explorer help). 2. Restart Sunny Explorer.
SMA America, LLC Decommissioning 10 Decommissioning 10.1 Removing the Bluetooth Piggy-Back DANGER Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter. Death or serious injuries. • Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC side (see inverter installation guide). NOTICE Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter. • Ground yourself before touching components by touching the protective conductor (PE) or a non-coated part of the inverter enclosure. 1. Unscrew the antenna from the antenna cable. 2.
Decommissioning SMA America, LLC 4. Unscrew the antenna cable plug from the antenna connection of the Bluetooth Piggy-Back. 5. Pull the antenna cable out of the inverter through the enclosure opening. C B A COMBINED 2 3 5 7 1 2 3 4 UNGROUNDED GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR GROUNDED L1 L2 N 6. Cut the cable tie and remove it from inverter. 7. Remove the Bluetooth Piggy-Back from the interface socket.
SMA America, LLC Decommissioning 8. Close the enclosure opening with the filler-plug. C B A COMBINED 2 3 5 7 1 2 3 4 UNGROUNDED GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR GROUNDED L1 L2 N 9. Close the inverter (see inverter installation guide). 10. Remove the label with the FCC and IC certifications and the CE mark from the inverter.
Troubleshooting SMA America, LLC 11 Troubleshooting Problem Cause The inverter with Bluetooth The inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back is not shown by Piggy-Back has not been the communication product. commissioned. The inverter with Bluetooth Piggy-Back is not in feed-in operation. The Bluetooth Piggy-Back has not been installed correctly on the interface socket. NetID "0" is set on the Bluetooth Piggy-Back. NetID "1" is set on the Bluetooth Piggy-Back.
SMA America, LLC Problem The connection between the inverter with the Bluetooth Piggy-Back and the communication product is disturbed. Troubleshooting Cause The distance between the inverter with Bluetooth PiggyBack and the communication product is too large. The Bluetooth radio waves are being weakened by obstacles (e.g., walls, ceilings, doors). The distance between the inverter with Bluetooth PiggyBack and other devices using the 2.4 GHz frequency band is too small.
Technical Data SMA America, LLC 12 Technical Data 12.1 Bluetooth Piggy-Back Mechanical Data Width x length Weight 2 in. x 31⁄8 in. x (50 mm x 81 mm) 21⁄8 oz (60 g) Communication Communication interface Maximum free-field communication range when installed, if inverter lid is closed and antenna is connected Bluetooth 328 ft.
SMA America, LLC Technical Data 12.2 Antenna Mechanical Data Diameter x length Weight 13 ⁄32 in. x 51⁄8 in. (10 mm x 130 mm) 7 ⁄16 oz (12 g) Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Maximum height Degree of protection − 40 °F … +185 °F ( − 40 °C … +85 °C) 5 % … 95 % 9.84 ft. (3.00 m) NEMA 3 R Connections Number of 1-pin reverse polarity sub-miniature A-socket 1 12.3 Antenna Cable Mechanical Data Diameter x length Weight 1⁄ 5 in. x 161⁄2 in.
FCC Compliance Information SMA America, LLC 13 FCC Compliance Information The SMA communication device Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus contains FCC ID: SVF‑BTPBG3. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SMA America, LLC IC Compliance Information 14 IC Compliance Information The SMA communication device Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus contains IC: 9440A‑BTPBG3. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact SMA America, LLC 15 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter type • Type and number of modules connected • Way of communication • Sunny Boy failure or warning number • Display of the Sunny Boy SMA Solar Technology America, LLC 6020 West Oaks Blvd, Ste 300 Rocklin, CA 95765 Tel. +1 916 625 0870 Tel. +1 877-MY SMA TECH Tel.
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