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Chapter 4: SMI User Interface
Safety and Monitoring Interface Installation Manual – MAN-01-00067-2.1
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Setup
The SMI can be configured in one of two ways:

Configuring the SMI Using the LCD User Buttons , page 18. When using this option, the SMI cover is
removed.

Configuring the SMI Using the LCD Light Button , page 19. When using this option, removing the SMI
cover is not required.
Configuring the SMI Using the LCD User Buttons
1
Turn OFF the DC from the inverter, either by turning off the DC breaker (if applicable) or by turning
OFF the inverter as described in its manual.
2
Turn the SMI ON/OFF switch to OFF.
WARNING!
If the SMI was operating properly (power was produced by the power optimizers),
the following message is displayed.
D C V O L T A G E N O T
S A F E
D O N O T
D I S C O N N E C T
V D C :
7 2 . 0
This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe (50V). Do not open the cover
until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed.
WARNING!
Do not touch the DC power connections until the DC voltage is at a safe level. Doing
so may cause injury or loss of life, damage to the device and/or danger of fire.
3
Open the SMI cover, as described in Appendix D: Opening and Closing the SMI Cover on page 51.
4
Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds. The following message is displayed:
P l e a s e e n t e r
P a s s w o r d
* * * * * * * *
5
Use the three rightmost internal LCD user buttons to type in the following password: 12312312 . The
following message is displayed:
L a n g u a g e < e n g >
C o m m u n i c a t i o n
D i s p l a y
M a i n t e n a n c e
I n f o r m a t i o n
The SMI is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit. The SMI automatically exits Setup mode if no
buttons are pressed for more than 2 minutes.