SMA CellModKit-US-10 Quick Reference Manual

SMA CELLULAR LTE MODEM KIT

CellModKit-US-10

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Legal Provisions

No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of SMA Solar Technology America LLC.

Neither SMA Solar Technology AmericaLLC nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. makes
representations, express or implied, with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment
and/or software it may describe, including (with no limitation) any implied warranties of utility,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. All such representations or warranties are
expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA Solar Technology AmericaLLC nor its distributors or dealers nor
SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect,
incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.

The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes, and thus the
above exclusion may not apply.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made to make this
document complete, accurate and up-to-date. Readers are cautioned, however, that product
improvements and field usage experience may cause SMA Solar Technology America LLC and/or
SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. to make changes to these specifications without advance
notice, or per contract provisions in those cases where a supply agreement requires advance
notice. SMA shall not be responsible for any damages, including indirect, incidental or
consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to,
omissions, typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material.

Trademarks

All trademarks are recognized, even if not explicitly identified as such. Missing designations do not
mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark.

SMA Solar Technology America LLC

6020 West Oaks Blvd.
Suite 300 Rocklin, CA 95765 U.S.A.

SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.

2425 Matheson Blvd. E
7th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K4
Canada
Status: 4/26/2018
Copyright © 2018 SMA Solar Technology America LLC. All rights reserved.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions for:

• CellModKit-US-10 (SMA Cellular LTE Modem Kit)

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This manual must be followed when using this product.
The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements, but as

with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing
and/or operating the product. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe
installation and operation of the product, you must carefully read and follow all instructions,
cautions and warnings in this manual.

General Warnings

General Warnings

WARNING

All electrical installations must be carried out in accordance with the local electrical standards
and the National Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code
CSAC22.1. This document does not replace and is not intended to replace any local, state,
provincial, federal or national laws, regulations or codes applicable to the installation and use of
the product, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All installations must
conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of
installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-compliance with such laws
or codes in connection with the installation of the product.
The product contains no user-serviceable parts.
For all repair and maintenance, always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center.
Before installing or using the product, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings in this
manual.
Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only.

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1.1 Validity

This document is valid for:

• CellModKit-US-10 (SMA Cellular LTE Modem Kit)

1.2 Target Group

The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified
persons must have the following skills:

• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated

• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing, repairing and
using electrical devices and installations

• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations

• Knowledge of all applicable laws, standards and directives

• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information

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1.3 Content and Structure of this Document

This document contains safety information as well as graphical instructions on installing and
commissioning (see page 20). Observe all information and carry out the actions illustrated
graphically in this document in the specified order.

Illustrations in this document are reduced to the essential information and may deviate from the real
product.

1.4 Levels of warning messages

The following levels of warning messages may occur when handling the product.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

1.5 Symbols in the Document

Symbol Explanation

Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not safety-rele­vant

Example

Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal

Desired result

A problem that might occur

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2.1 Intended Use

The SMACellular LTE Modem Kit allows the direct data transmission between the inverter and the
internet portal SunnyPortal via the cellular network as an alternative to data transmission via
Ethernet or WLAN. The SMACellular LTE Modem Kit transmits up to four times a day a limited
amount of data to SunnyPortal. The standard term of the mobile data plan for the SMACellular
LTE Modem Kit is five years. All costs are covered within the term. No additional costs will be
incurred. You have the possibility to extend the term of the mobile data plan. For this purpose,
contact SMA. By using the SMACellular LTE Modem Kits, a local network connection is not
absolutely necessary. However, it is recommended to be able to view all information regarding the
system in SunnyPortal.

The product must only be installed in the following SMA inverters:

• SB3.0-1SP-US-40 (SunnyBoy 3.0-US) from firmware version 2.04.70.R

• SB3.8-1SP-US-40 (SunnyBoy 3.8-US) from firmware version 2.04.70.R

• SB5.0-1SP-US-40 (SunnyBoy 5.0-US) from firmware version 2.04.70.R

• SB6.0-1SP-US-40 (SunnyBoy 6.0-US) from firmware version 2.04.70.R

• SB7.0-1SP-US-40 (SunnyBoy 7.0-US) from firmware version 2.04.70.R

• SB7.7-1SP-US-40 (SunnyBoy 7.7-US) from firmware version 2.04.70.R

The inverter still complies with the standard after the product has been installed.
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges and their installation

requirements at all times.
The product is approved for the US and Canadian market.
Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation

and with the locally applicable standards and directives. Any other application may cause
personal injury or property damage.

Alterations to the product, e.g. changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written
permission of SMA. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most
cases terminate the operating license. SMA shall not be held liable for any damage caused by
such changes.

Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as the
intended use.

The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a
convenient place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.

The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.

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2.2 Safety Information

This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with
the product.

To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product,
read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.

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DANGER

Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array

When exposed to light, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage, which is present in the
DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live
components can lead to lethal electric shocks.

• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.

CAUTION

Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts

Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation.

• During operation, do not touch any parts other than the enclosure lid of the inverter.

NOTICE

Damage to the enclosure seal in subfreezing conditions

If you open the product when temperatures are below freezing, the enclosure seals can be
damaged. Moisture can penetrate the product then.

• Only open the product if the ambient temperature is not below 0°C (32°F).

• If a layer of ice has formed on the enclosure seal when temperatures are below freezing,
remove it prior to opening the product (e.g. by melting the ice with warm air). Observe the
applicable safety regulations.

NOTICE

Damage due to sand, dust and moisture ingress

Sand, dust and moisture penetration can damage the product and impair its functionality.

• Only open the inverter if the humidity is within the thresholds and the environment is free of
sand and dust.

• Do not open the inverter during a dust storm or precipitation.

• Close tightly all enclosure openings.

• Only use listed rain-tight or liquid-tight conduit fittings to attach the conduits to the product.

NOTICE

Damage to the inverter or product due to electrostatic discharge

Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter or the product
through electrostatic discharge.

• Ground yourself before touching any component.

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Electrical installations

All electrical installations must be carried out in accordance with the local standards and the

National Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code® CSA C22.1.

• Before connecting the inverter to the utility grid, contact your local grid operator. The
electrical connection of the inverter must be carried out by qualified persons only.

• Ensure that no cables used for electrical connection are damaged.

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Disposiciones legales

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Disposiciones legales

Queda prohibida la reproducción total o parcial de este documento, así como su almacenamiento
en un sistema de recuperación y toda transmisión electrónica, mecánica, fotográfica, magnética o
de otra índole sin previa autorización por escrito de SMASolarTechnologyAmerica,LLC.

Ni SMASolarTechnologyAmerica,LLC ni SMASolarTechnologyCanadaInc. establecen
representaciones, ni expresas ni implícitas, con respecto a estas instrucciones o a cualquiera de los
equipos o softwares aquí descritos, incluyendo (sin limitación) cualquier garantía implícita en
cuanto a utilidad, mercantilidad o aptitud para cualquier propósito particular. Tales garantías
quedan expresamente denegadas. Ni SMASolarTechnologyAmerica,LLC ni sus distribuidores o
vendedores, ni SMASolarTechnologyCanadaInc. ni sus distribuidores o vendedores serán
responsables por ningún daño indirecto, incidental o resultante, bajo ninguna circunstancia.

La exclusión de garantías implícitas puede no ser aplicable en todos los casos según algunos
estatutos, y por tanto la exclusión mencionada anteriormente puede no ser aplicable.

Las especificaciones están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. Se ha tratado por todos los medios
de hacer que este documento sea completo y preciso y esté actualizado. Sin embargo, advertimos
a los lectores que SMASolarTechnologyAmerica,LLC y SMASolarTechnologyCanadaInc. se
reservan el derecho de cambiar estas especificaciones sin previo aviso o conforme con las
condiciones del existente contrato de entrega si lo consideran adecuado para optimizar el
producto y su uso. SMA no será responsable por ningún daño, ya sea indirecto, incidental o
resultante, como consecuencia de confiar en el material que se presenta, incluyendo, aunque no
exclusivamente, omisiones, errores tipográficos, aritméticos o de listado en el material del
contenido.

Marcas registradas

Se reconocen todas las marcas registradas, incluso si no están señaladas por separado. La falta
de señalización no implica que la mercancía o las marcas sean libres.

SMA Solar Technology America LLC

6020 West Oaks Blvd.
Suite 300 Rocklin, CA 95765 U.S.A.

SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.

2425 Matheson Blvd. E
7th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K4
Canada
Versión: 26/04/2018
Copyright © 2018 SMA Solar Technology America LLC. Reservados todos los derechos.

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