5 Commissioning
SMA Solar Technology AG
System DescriptionSI44M-80H-13-MC-IA-en-1028
Procedure See
11. Test the generator. System description "Off-Grid Sys-
tems" of the SunnyIsland
12. Commission the multifunction relays. Section5.3.1, page30
13. Test the load shedding. Section5.3.2, page30
14. Commission the PV system. PV inverter documentation
15. If the PV inverters are not configured for stand-alone mode ex works,
configure the country standard or country data set of the PV inverters
for stand-alone mode (see the PV inverter documentation).
16. Complete commissioning. Observe that the system data in the infor-
mation sheet for SunnyIsland systems must be recorded to receive
services for the SunnyIsland system.
System description "Off-Grid Sys-
tems" of the SunnyIsland
* Prior to commissioning, ensure that the residual-current devices are tripping properly.
5.1.2 Procedure when Commissioning a System with Increased Self-
Consumption and Battery-Backup Function
The inverter supports different firmware versions that are suitable for different systems.
Inverters using firmware version ≤2.99.99.R are suitable for off-grid systems and systems that are not subject to
the European grid connection conditions in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631 for establishing a
network code (also known as RfG). In addition, inverters with firmware version ≤2.99.99.R may be used in
systems that have been commissioned before April 27, 2019, and that are subject to the grid connection
conditions of VDE-AR-N 4105:2011-08.
Inverters using a firmware version ≥3.00.00.R are only suitable for systems that are operated in parallel with the
utility grid (e.g. SMAFlexibleStorageSystem). The firmware version ≥3.00.00.R complies with VDE-AR-N
4105-11:2018, EN50549-1:2018, C10/11:2018 and EREC G98:2018/G99:2018 of the European grid
connection conditions in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631 for establishing a network code (also
known as RfG), valid from April 27, 2019 within the EU.
Inverters with a firmware version ≤2.99.99.R can be identified by the imprint 2:Off-Grid on the box label.
Invertes with a firmware version ≥3.00.00.R can be identified by the imprint 1:On-Grid on the box label.
• Ensure that the inverter is equipped with a firmware version that are suitable for the respective system.
Procedure See
1. Check the residual-current devices in the Multicluster-Box.* Operating manual for the Multi-
cluster-Box
2. If a Grid-Connect-Box has been installed, check residual-current de-
vices in the Grid-Connect-Box.*
Operating manual for the Grid-
Connect-Box
3. Commission the inverter. Installation manual for the
SunnyIsland
4. Establish a connection to the user interface of the inverter. The follow-
ing connection options are available to choose from:
• Direct connection via WLAN
• Direct connection via Ethernet
• Connection via Ethernet in the local network
SunnyIsland operating manual