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Commissioning SMA America, LLC
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6 Commissioning
6.1 Information on Commissioning
Starting up the Sunny WebBox entails the following steps:
• Connect the Sunny WebBox directly to the computer (see page 25).
• Configure the network settings on the computer (see page 26).
• Configure Sunny WebBox for the local network (see page 31)
and/or
configure Sunny WebBox for modem operation (see page 33).
• Connect the Sunny WebBox to the inverter (see page 36).
• Set the PV plant communication mode (see page 60) and detect the PV plant devices
(see page 48).
6.2 Mounting/Installation Location Requirements
Please note the following information on the mounting/installation location of the Sunny WebBox:
• The Sunny WebBox is suited only for mounting indoors.
• The ambient temperature must remain between –4 °F (–20 °C) and +131 °F (+55 °C).
• The maximum cable length of the entire RS485 communication bus is 3 937 ft (1 200 m).
• The maximum permitted network cable length is 328 ft. (100 m) per segment.
• The maximum permitted telephone cable length is 656 ft. (200 m).
• The Sunny WebBox requires a socket-outlet with a grid voltage of
100 V ... 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz).
• Protect the Sunny WebBox from dust, wet conditions, corrosive substances and vapors.
• Observe the minimum clearances to walls, other
devices or objects as shown in the diagram in order
to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation.
• Do not cover the Sunny WebBox.
• The distance from the Sunny WebBox to the inverters
may not be greater than the maximum permitted
distance of the selected communication type. Please
note the specifications in the respective sections.
• During installation, make sure there is optimum
reception for the transmission paths. Please note the
specifications in the respective sections.
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