SMA STP 50-40 - Configuring the Service Access

8 Operation
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manualSTP50-4x-BE-en-2376
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section8.2, page61).
2. Log into the user interface as an User or Installer (see Section8.3, page65).
3. Select the menu User settings.
4. Select [Access rights].
5. Select [Product key].
6. Enter the specific device secret of the product. Which specific device secret is used and where
you can find the specific device secret is indicated on the user interface.
7. Click on [Generate].
☑ A string representing the product key is generated.
8. Write down the product key immediately and keep it safe. After leaving this page, the newly
generated product key can no longer be displayed. The copy of the product key must be
accessible only to you.
Generate new product key
If the product key has become accessible to unauthorized persons, you can generate a new
product key at any time. To generate a new product key, the currently valid product key must be
available.
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section8.2, page61).
2. Log into the user interface as an User or Installer (see Section8.3, page65).
3. Select the menu User settings.
4. Select [Access rights].
5. Select [Product key].
6. Enter the currently valid product key.
7. Click on [Generate].
☑ A string representing the new product key is generated.
8. Write down the new product key immediately and keep it safe. After leaving this page, the
newly generated product key can no longer be displayed. The previously valid product key is
invalid after a new product key is generated. The copy of the product key must be accessible
only to you.
8.13 Configuring the Service Access
In the event of a malfunction of the product, it may be necessary for a service user authorized by
SMA Solar Technology AG to access the user interface of the product.
Service access must be activated to execute warranty services. If a quick and uncomplicated
service intervention is to be enabled in an emergency, the service access must be permanently
activated.
Service access can be activated or deactivated at any time.