SMA SUNNY TRIPOWER 60 - 2 Security; 2.1 Intended Use; 2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons; 2.3 Information on Data Security

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2 Security
2.1 Intended Use
The Modbus interface of the supported SMA devices is designed for industrial use and has the
following tasks:
• Remote control of the grid management services of a PV system.
• Remote-controlled querying of the measured values of a PV system.
• Remote-controlled changing of the parameters of a PV system.
The Modbus interface can be used via Modbus TCP.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product.
• Read and observe the documentation.
• Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference.
2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons
The activities described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified
persons must have the following skills:
• Knowledge of IP-based network protocols
• Knowledge of the Modbus specifications
• Knowledge of the SunSpec specifications
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
2.3 Information on Data Security
Data security in Ethernet networks
You can connect the supported SMA devices to the Internet. When connecting to the Inter-
net, there is a risk that unauthorized users can access and manipulate the data of your PV
system.
• Take appropriate protective measures, for example:
• Set up a firewall
• Close unnecessary network ports
• Only enable remote access via VPN tunnel
• Do not set up port forwarding at the Modbus port in use
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