• Repeat the FTP connection test.
• If an error occurs, contact your network administrator.
10. Select the button [Save].
8.3.4 Downloading Operating Data via HTTP Download
8.3.4.1 Downloading Data in XML Format
You can download the data collected by the communication unit via HTTP download. This function enables manual
download of your collected PV system data in CSV or XML format to your computer.
Requirement:
☐ Averaging must be activated (see Section8.3.1, page107).
Procedure:
1. Log into the user interface (see Section12.8.1, page177).
2. Select SunnyCentral > Recording.
3. In the field Format, select the option XML.
4. In the field Download, select the required month. The data of the last twelve months is available for download
via the user interface.
5. Select the button [Download].
6. Choose the save location.
7. Select the button [Save].
8.3.4.2 Downloading Data in CSV Format
Data saved in CSV format can be automatically imported into tables (e.g. in Microsoft Excel). The configured
separator and end of line characters are used to structure the data.
Requirement:
☐ Averaging must be activated (see Section8.3.1, page107).
Procedure:
1. Log into the user interface (see Section12.8.1, page177).
2. Select SunnyCentral > Recording.
3. In the field Format, select the option CSV.
4. Select [Configure].
5. Select the desired format of the file name in the field Filename format.
6. In the field Create column headers, select an option:
Option Explanation
Yes A header is added to the CSV file.
No No header is added to the CSV file.
7. Select an option in the field End-of-line character.
Option Explanation
CRLF (Windows) Control character used in Windows to separate lines in a CSV file.
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