Sunny Beam Repeater U Transmission Range Increase for Sunny Beam User Manual Version 1.
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SMA Technologie AG Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Notes on this Manual. Target Group . . . . . . . . Applicability. . . . . . . . . Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Repeater . . . Applications. . . . . Functions . . . . . . . Scope of Delivery. Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SMA Technologie AG Table of Contents 7 7.1 7.2 Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 Decommissioning . . . . Disassembly . . . . . . . . . Packaging for Shipment Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10 Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SMA Technologie AG Notes on this Manual 1 Notes on this Manual 1.1 Target Group This documentation is intended for installers and users. It includes a description of the system and instructions for the commissioning and operation of the device. Some of the activities described in this document may only be performed by qualified electricians. They are marked with a danger notice. 1.2 Applicability This user manual for the repeater applies from Sunny Beam firmware version 2.21US. 1.
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SMA Technologie AG The Repeater 2 The Repeater 2.1 Applications With the repeater, you can increase the Sunny Beam's range in order to reach the inverters under problematic ambient conditions. The repeater can be simply integrated into the existing transmission path from the Sunny Beam to the inverters. The repeater requires a wall socket for the power supply. Sunny Beam U Repeater Inverters 2.
SMA Technologie AG The Repeater 2.3 Scope of Delivery A D B C A 1 repeater B 1 USB plug-in power supply C 1 user manual D 1 drilling template 2.4 Identification 2.4.1 Type Plate You can identify the repeater using the type plate (see figure to the right). The type plate is located on the underside of the repeater. REPEATER www.SMA.de Sunny Beam U Nennspannung: Nom. Voltage: 5 V DC Serien Nr.: Serial No.
SMA Technologie AG Safety Instructions 3 Safety Instructions Please follow all operating and safety instructions in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the device and cause personal injury. Only use the repeater in a dry environment. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. The repeater must not be opened. Only use the plug-in power supply delivered with the repeater.
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SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation Location 4 Determining the Installation Location 4.1 Requirements Observe the following ambient conditions for the repeater's installation location. • Protect the repeater from dust, wet conditions, corrosive substances and vapors. • The repeater requires a 120 V wall socket for the power supply. • The ambient temperature must be between 32 °F and 131 °F. 4.
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation Location 4.3 Determination Procedure 1. Walk with the Sunny Beam into the range of the inverters and activate the Sunny Beam as described in the Sunny Beam user manual. The inverters must be detected and registered with the Sunny Beam. 2. Check that the inverters are operating. 3. Walk with the Sunny Beam until approximately three meters from the inverters (not closer). 4.
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation Location 7. Move away with the Sunny Beam towards the desired installation location until the first data packets are shown to be lost under LS or LR. Then move back towards the inverters again until no more data packets are being lost. 8. Install the repeater at this location. First connect the provided USB power supply to the repeater, then plug the power plug into a socket. The repeater starts up. All LEDs on the repeater briefly shine green.
Determining the Installation Location SMA Technologie AG 4.4 Exemplary Installations 4.4.1 From Building to Building If the radio connection from building to building is insufficient due to the buildings being too far apart, or because of excessive attenuation, you can use the repeater to bridge a transmission gap, or to improve a poor radio connection.
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation Location 4.4.2 From Floor to Floor If the radio connection within a building is insufficient due to the devices being too far apart, or because of excessive attenuation through ceilings and walls, you can use the repeater to bridge a transmission gap, or to improve a poor radio connection.
Determining the Installation Location SMA Technologie AG 4.4.3 From Building to Building with External Antenna Kit You can also use the repeater in conjunction with the external antenna kit from SMA. With the external antenna kit, comprising an antenna bracket and extension cable, you can bridge walls or ceilings.
SMA Technologie AG Determining the Installation Location 4.4.4 From Floor to Floor with External Antenna Kit You can also extend the external antenna kit with the repeater within a building. You can bridge walls and ceilings with the external antenna kit. With the repeater, you can then bridge any transmission gap that may still exist.
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SMA Technologie AG Installation 5 Installation Only install the repeater once you have determined the appropriate installation location as described in section 4 "Determining the Installation Location" (Page 13). The repeater can be used as a tabletop or wall-mounted device. If you choose to mount the device on a wall, you can either mount it directly on the wall or on DIN rails. 5.1 Tabletop Device If you use the repeater as a tabletop device, follow the points below: • Do not cover the repeater.
SMA Technologie AG Installation 5.2 Wall Mounting 1. Pull the USB power supply plug out of the socket. 2. Pull the USB plug out of the repeater. 3. Use the drilling template to determine the position of the repeater on the wall. Observe the USB power supply's cable length. 4. Mark the position of the drill holes. 5. Drill the holes and install the screws. Use screws with a shank diameter of 0.13 inch to 0.17 inch. 6. Leave about 0.25 inch clearance between the screw head and the wall. 7.
SMA Technologie AG Installation 5.3 Top Hat Rail Installation 1. Pull the USB power supply plug out of the socket. 2. Pull the USB plug out of the repeater. 3. Fasten a top hat rail onto the wall. Observe the USB power supply's cable length. 4. Hook both lower retainers of the repeater under the lower edge of the top hat rail. 5. Push the repeater upwards. 6. Hook the repeater's two upper catches over the upper edge of the top hat rail. 7.
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SMA Technologie AG Explanation of the LEDs 6 Explanation of the LEDs The repeater has 4 LEDs, with which the status of the device can be ascertained. The repeater is equipped with the following LEDs: • Receive • Link Inverter (connection to the inverter) • Link Sunny Beam (connection to the Sunny Beam) • Power (power supply) This section explains the repeater's various light signals and flash signals. LED Status/Color Display Receive flashes orange Data are being received.
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SMA Technologie AG Maintenance and Cleaning 7 Maintenance and Cleaning 7.1 Maintenance The repeater does not require maintenance. 7.2 Cleaning Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your repeater. Make sure that the cloth is made of scratch-free material so that the surface of the repeater will not be damaged. If there is a considerable amount of dirt, you can also use a mild, non-corrosive cleaning agent.
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SMA Technologie AG Decommissioning 8 Decommissioning 8.1 Disassembly Pull the USB plug-in power supply's plug out of the socket. Then pull the USB plug out of the repeater. 8.2 Packaging for Shipment When returning the device to us, be sure to use packaging which adequately protects the device from damage during transport (if possible, the original packaging). 8.3 Disposal Dispose of the repeater at an authorized disposal company.
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SMA Technologie AG Technical Data 9 Technical Data Operation Supported Devices The Sunny Beam Repeater U (FCCID: SVFSBEAMREPU) operates only with the Sunny Beam U (FCCID: SVFSUNNYBEAMU) and the SBEAMPB2-01 (FCCID: SVFSPB2). Dimensions Size 8.85 x 5.12 x 2.24 inches (width x height x depth) Vertically, the repeater requires an additional space of approximately 6 inches for the cables. Weight 1.
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SMA Technologie AG Contact 10 Contact If you have any questions or queries, please contact us. A team of qualified engineers and technicians is at your disposal. Help us to help you by having the following information ready when you call us: • Type of inverters and serial numbers • Serial number of the repeater • Serial number and firmware version of the Sunny Beam U Address: SMA America, Inc. 12438 Loma Rica Drive Grass Valley, CA 95945 Phone: (530) 273-4895 Fax: (530) 274-7271 info@sma-america.
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