Manual

4 Operation
SMA Solar Technology AG
User ManualSBxx-US-1XP-41-BA-en-1044
Update the firmware with the existing update file via USB flash drive.
Search and install the firmware via the user interface of the inverter.
Faulty firmware update due to disconnecting the inverter from the utility
grid.
The inverter must be connected to the utility grid during the firmware update. This will ensure a
proper firmware update.
Do not disconnect the inverter from the utility grid during the firmware update.
Update the firmware with the existing update file via the user interface of the
inverter.
Requirements:
An update file with the desired inverter firmware must be available. The update file is, for
example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com.
To download the update file, it is necessary to enter the serial number of the inverter.
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section4.2, page23).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section4.3, page27).
3. Select the menu Device Configuration.
4. In the inverter row, click on the gear icon and select Update firmware.
5. Select [Browse] and select the update file for the inverter.
6. Select Update firmware.
7. Follow the instructions in the dialog.
Update the firmware with the existing update file via USB flash drive.
Requirements:
A USB flash drive with maximum 32GB and file system FAT32 must be available.
Procedure:
1. Create an "UPDATE" folder on the USB stick.
2. Save the update file with the required firmware in the "UPDATE" folder on the USB flash drive.
The update file is, for example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at
www.SMA-Solar.com. Ensure that only the update file to which the inverter is to be updated
must be stored on the USB flash drive.
3.
DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages
Disconnect the inverter from any voltage sources and open the enclosure lid of the
Connection Unit (see the inverter installation manual).
4. Insert the USB flash drive in the USB port on the communication assembly.