4 Product Overview
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manualSTP50-4x-BE-en-2322
SMASpeedwire
The product is equipped with SMASpeedwire as standard. SMASpeedwire is a type of
communication based on the Ethernet standard. SMASpeedwire is designed for a data transfer
rate of 100Mbps and enables optimum communication between Speedwire devices within
systems.
The products supports the encrypted system communication with SMA Speedwire Encrypted
Communication. In order to be able to use the Speedwire encryption in the system, all Speedwire
devices, except for the SMAEnergyMeter, must support the function SMA Speedwire Encrypted
Communication.
SMA Webconnect
The inverter is equipped with a Webconnect function as standard. The Webconnect function
enables direct data transmission between the inverter and SunnyPortal without any additional
communication device and for a maximum of 4 inverters per visualized system. In PV systems with
more than 4 inverters, there is the option of establishing data transmission between the inverters
and SunnyPortal via the data logger (e.g., SMADataManager) or distributing the inverters over
several systems. You can directly access your visualized system via the web browser on your end
device.
WLAN connection to SMA 360° app
There is a QR code on the product by default. If the product is equipped with a Wi-Fi interface, you
can access the product via Wi-Fi by scanning the QR code on the product using the SMA360° or
SMAEnergy app. This automatically connects to the user interface.
Wi-Fi
Depending on availability, the product is or is not equipped with a Wi-Fi interface. If the Wi-Fi
interface is present, the Wi-Fi interface is enabled by default at delivery. If you do not want to use
WLAN, you can deactivate the WLAN interface.
If the Wi-Fi interface is present, the product also has a WPS function. The WPS function is for
automatically connecting the product to a network (e.g. via router) and establish a direct
connection between the product and a smart end device.
Expanding the radio range in the WLAN network
In order to expand the radio range of the inverter in the WLAN network, you can install the
Antenna Extension Kit accessory set in the inverter.
Modbus
The product is equipped with a Modbus interface. The Modbus interface is deactivated by default
and must be configured as needed.
The Modbus interface of the supported SMA products is designed for industrial use – via SCADA
systems, for example – and has the following tasks:
• Remote query of measured values
• Remote setting of operating parameters
• Setpoint specifications for system control