SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER

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Figure 3: Decentralized large-scale PV power plant with ClusterController and implementation of grid operator

setpoints via closed-loop control (example)

Position Designation

A PV Modules

B Module temperature sensor

C Inverter

D Outside temperature sensor

E Irradiation sensor

F ClusterController

G Industrial load

H SunnyPortal

I Router

K Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit

3 Product Description

SMA Solar Technology AG

User ManualClusterController-BA-en-1516

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Information on this Document8
- Validity8
- Target Group8
- Additional Information8
- Symbols8
- Typographies9
- Nomenclature9
2 Safety10
- Intended Use10
- Safety Information10
- Operating Information11
- System Requirements11
3 Product Description12
- Cluster Controller12
- Sunny Portal21
4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller22
- User Groups and User Rights22
- Overview of the User Interface23
5 Logging into or out of the Cluster Controller35
6 System Settings36
- Display Settings36
  - Setting the Display Language36
  - Adjusting the Display Contrast36
- Setting the User Interface Language36
- Setting the Date Format37
- Setting the Number Format37
- Setting the Time Format37
- Setting the Temperature Unit38
- Settings for System Time38
7 Device Configuration40
- Setting the Characteristic Curve of the Irradiation Sensor40
- Parameter Settings40
  - Setting Parameters for a Device Class40
  - Setting the Parameters of an Individual Device41
- Deactivating the Webconnect Function of the Inverters41
- Saving and Restoring the Device Configuration of the Cluster Controller42
8 Exporting System Data44
- Export Options44
- Export Formats44
  - CSV Format44
  - XML Format45
- Setting the Measured Value Name47
- Exporting System Data to a USB Data Carrier47
- Exporting System Data to the Integrated FTP Server48
- Additionally Exporting System Data to an External FTP Server (FTP Push)49
  - Activating or Deactivating the FTP Push Function49
  - Testing the FTP Push Function50
9 System Monitoring51
- Displaying Events51
- Setting Alarms51
10 System Management and Replacing Components53
- Changing System Names or Device Names53
- Use of SMA Energy Meters in the System53
- Reading off the Type, Serial Number and Firmware Version of the Devices53
- IP Addresses of the Devices54
  - Reading off the IP Address of the Cluster Controller54
  - Reading off the IP Address of the Inverter54
- Adding an Inverter55
- Replacing the Cluster Controller or an Inverter55
11 Sunny Portal56
- Registering the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal56
- Setting Data Transmission to Sunny Portal57
- Setting Communication Monitoring57
- Setting the Upload Frequency58
- Testing the Connection to Sunny Portal58
- Adjusting the System Identifier for Sunny Portal59
12 Modbus Configuration60
- Activating the Modbus Server60
- Saving or Updating the Modbus Profile and System Configuration60
13 Grid Management Services62
- Options for Implementing Grid Management Service Setpoints62
- Setting Parameters for Grid Management Services in the Inverters63
- Settings for Active Power Limitation64
  - Controlling Active Power Limitation64
  - Regulating Active Power Limitation at the Grid-Connection Point65
- Settings for Reactive Power Setpoint68
  - Controlling Reactive Power Via the Setpoint "Reactive Power in68
  - Controlling Reactive Power Via the Setpoint "Cos Phi69
- Making Settings for Fallback70
14 Update73
- Automatic Update (Recommended)73
  - Setting the Automatic Update for Cluster Controller73
  - Setting the Automatic Update for Connected SMA Devices73
- Manual Update75
  - Carrying out a Manual Update for Cluster Controller75
  - Performing a Manual Update for Connected SMA Devices76
15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard79
- Requirements for a Secure System Password79
- Changing the System Password79
- Adapting the Device Password to the System Password80
- Procedure on Loss of System Passwords81
  - Requesting a PUK81
  - Unlocking Inverters with Puks81
- Setting SMA Grid Guard Mode83
16 Setting up Access Via the Internet84
17 Network Configuration86
- Configuration for Static LAN86
  - Configuring the Cluster Controller for Static LAN86
  - Configuring the Inverter for a Static LAN87
- Making the Proxy Configuration87
- Making the DHCP Configuration88
- Changing the HTTP Port88
- Changing the NAT Port88
18 Troubleshooting90
- LED States90
  - Operation Leds90
  - Network Port Leds95
- Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices96
- Restarting the Cluster Controller Via the User Interface108
- Resetting the Cluster Controller109
19 Accessories110
20 Contact111

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