EN
System Monitoring
SUNNY MATRIX
User Manual
SMatrix-BEN095014 | 98-0004814 | Version 1.4
SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Information about this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Area of Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 The Sunny Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Field of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4 Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Appropriate Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Identifying the Sunny Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Safety during Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Requirements for the Mounting Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.3 Mounting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3.1 Mounting the Sunny Matrix with Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3.2 Mounting the Sunny Matrix with Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1 Information on Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2 Connecting the power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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6.3 Network Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.1 Integrating the Sunny Matrix into the network automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.3.2 Integrating the Sunny Matrix into the network manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4 Adding Sunny WebBox Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1 The Sunny Matrix User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1.1 Logging into the Sunny Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.2 Displaying of text and values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2.1 Step 1: creating a slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2.2 Step 2: Creating a slide show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.3 Viewing the preview of the current slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.4 Viewing overview of the slide shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.5 Deleting a slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.6 Creating an empty slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.7 Standard slide show (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.7.1 Switching the Standard Slide Show on / off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.8 Setting further display areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8 Setings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.1 Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.1.1 Selecting the time source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.1.2 Setting Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.1.3 Changing the time and date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.2 Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.3 Changing the brightness of the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.4 Changing the speed of the ticker text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.5 Setting units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.5.1 Changing measuring units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.5.2 Changing the number of decimal places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.5.3 Changing the CO
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8.5.4 Changing temperature units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.5.5 Hide / show units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.5.6 switching on / off spaces before units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.6 Character set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.6.1 Setting special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.6.2 Special characters for the Web Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.7 Sunny WebBox connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.7.1 Add further Sunny WebBox devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.7.2 Deleting Sunny WebBox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.7.3 Assigning / changing Master Sunny WebBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.8 Restarting Sunny Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.9 Restoring factory settings (reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.10 Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9 Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.1 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.1.1 Replacing electricity cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.1.2 Replacing or extending the patch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.2 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
10 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.1 Disassembling the Sunny Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.2 Packaging the Sunny Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.3 Storing the Sunny Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.4 Disposing of the Sunny Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
13 Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
14 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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15 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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SMA Solar Technology AG Information about this Manual
1 Information about this Manual
1.1 Area of Validity
This manual is valid for the Sunny Matrix from the Sunny Matrix firmware version 2.10 and later.
1.2 Additional Information
You can find further information on the following subjects in the "Downloads" area of
www.SMA.de/en.
• Utilization of DynDNS - how to access the Sunny WebBox via the internet.
•CO
-factor - what the CO2 factor is and why is varies regionally.
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1.3 Symbols Used
The following types of safety precautions and general information appear in this document as
described below.
DANGER!
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE!
NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in property damage, if not avoided.
Information
'Information' provides valuable tips for the optimal operation of your product.
1.4 Terminology
This user manual uses the following terminology:
Type Example of terminology
Menu, individual menu point Select "File".
several menu points Select "File > Extras".
Button Select [Save].
Enter Enter "User ID"
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2 The Sunny Matrix
2.1 Field of application
The Sunny Matrix is a display which shows the data of a PV system v ia L EDs in l arg e ch ara cters. Su nny
Matrix procures the data for the display from the Sunny WebBox via the Ethernet from the Sunny
WebBox, via the local network or via the Internet. You can also connect the Sunny Matrix directly to
the computer without a Sunny WebBox and without an internet connection.
You can carry out various settings for the display on the Sunny Matrix using the Sunny Matrix user
interface. The maximum observation range of the Sunny Matrix is 30 m.
Position Name
A Inverter from SMA Solar Technology and Sunny SensorBox
BSunny WebBox
CComputer
D Router or Switch
ESunny Matrix
FInternet
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2.2 Function Overview
• Display of characters (letters, numbers, symbols) via LEDs
• Integrated user interface for the setting of and operation of the Sunny Matrix.
• Changing displays by means of day and night switching
• Automatic ticker function for longer lines of text
• Automatic data transfer with the Sunny WebBox
• Automatic brightness control of the display
• Display of the data from up to 50 Sunny WebBox devices by summing the data.
• Display of data 1 Sunny SensorBox per PV system
• Save and load the configuration of the Sunny Matrix with the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool
• Display of general data:
– Date and time (of the Sunny Matrix or the Master Sunny WebBox). Possible from the Sunny
WebBox firmware version 1.50.
– Customer specific text
– Customer specific web text
• Display of PV system data:
– Current performance
–Daily energy
– Overall energy
–CO
emission avoidance
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• Display of the Sunny SensorBox data, if the relevant sensor is connected to the Sunny
SensorBox:
– Ambient temperature
–Module temperature
– Solar irradiation (the integrated irradiation sensor of the Sunny SensorBox)
– Wind speed
• Display of the charge status of the Sunny Island battery.
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New functions
The firmware version 2.10 of the Sunny Matrix contains the following new functions:
• The Sunny Matrix can retrieve data from up to 50 Sunny WebBox devices. The Sunny Matrix
adds the data of the Sunny WebBox devices.
– See section 6.4”Adding Sunny WebBox Devices” (page32).
• 1 Sunny WebBox can be assigned as Master Sunny WebBox.
The Sunny Matrix can procure the date, time and environmental data of a Sunny SensorBox
and the charge state of a Sunny Island battery from the Master Sunny WebBox.
– See section 8.7.3”Assigning / changing Master Sunny WebBox” (page55).
• The Sunny Matrix Admin Tool is available in the download area of www.SMA.de/en for the
savi ng of the Sunny Ma trix c onfigur ation (S unny Web Box conn ections , slides , slid e shows e tc.).
The Sunny Matrix Admin Tool can be installed in the Sunny Matrix from the firmware version
2.10 and above. You require the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool in order to be able to update the
Sunny Matrix firmware.
• The Sunny Matrix has a reset button.
– See section 8.9”Restoring factory settings (reset)” (page58).
• A new start of the Sunny Matrix is possible via the user interface.
– See section 8.8”Restarting Sunny Matrix” (page57).
• Instead of the IP address of a Sunny WebBox, a DNS address can also now be entered.
– See section 8.7.1”Add further Sunny WebBox devices” (page54).
• The firmware version and the serial number are to be found on the lower right of the user
interface.
– See section 4.2”Identifying the Sunny Matrix” (page15).
• The CO2-factor can be set within a range of 0.1 to 0.9.
2.3 System Requirements
• Web browser:
– Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8
– Mozilla Firefox 2.0.02, 3.0.10
• Adobe Flash Player
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2.4 Device Overview
Position Name
A Stud bolts for wall assembly with brackets
B Connection box
C Red patch cable for the connection of a router or switch.
The patch cable is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
D E lec tri cit y ca ble for con nec tio n to a pl ug sock et. The electr icity cable is only suitable
for indoor use.
E Display Area
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3 Safety
3.1 Appropriate Usage
The Sunny Matrix is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The ambient temperature must be
between -25 °C and +60 °C.
3.2 Safety Instructions
Please follow all operating and safety instructions in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in damage to the device and risk of personal injuries.
General information in order to avoid personal injury.
• Risk of lethal electric shock as a result of incorrect working on electrical devices:
– All electrical work on the Sunny Matrix must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Mount the Sunny Matrix out of reach of children.
• Risk of lethal electric shock when touching a porous electricity cable:
– The electricity cable is not suitable for installing outdoors. UV radiation makes the electricity
porous and touching the un-isolated wires carries the risk of lethal injury by electric shock.
Only use an electricity cable that is suitable for outdoor use in outdoor areas.
• Danger of injury due to heavy weight (25 kg) of the Sunny Matrix with the dimensions
800 mm x 1000 mm x 120 mm:
– Transport the Sunny Matrix with two people or with a cart.
– Mount the Sunny Matrix with at least two people.
General information in order to avoid damage to the device.
• Do not press on the screen of the Sunny Matrix. This could damage the screen.
• Damage as a result of penetrating rain or dust:
– Do not remove the 4 stud bolts on the sides of the Sunny Matrix (stud bolts, see
section2.4”Device Overview” (page12)).
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4 Unpacking
4.1 Packing List
Position Number Name
A1Sunny Matrix
B 1 Wall mounting brackets are made up of:
2 brackets, 4 screws, 4 wall anchors, 4 washers
C 1 Adaptor for the extension of the patch cable or for connection of
the crossover cable. The adaptor is only suitable for use indoors.
D 1 Wall mounting clips are made up of:
4 clips, 2 x 4 screws, 4 wall anchors, 4 washers.
E 1 Connected electricity cable (only suitable for indoor use)
F 1 Connected red patch cable
(suitable for both indoor and outdoor use)
G1 Manual
H 1 Supplemental sheet with preset display areas
I 1 Blue crossover cable (only suitable for use indoors)
J 8 Spare washers for the stud bolts when using wall mounting
brackets.
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A B
4.2 Identifying the Sunny Matrix
Type Label
You can identify the Sunny Matrix using the type label.
The type label can be found on the underside of the
Sunny Matrix.
The Type Label contains the following information:
• Nominal voltage
•Serial number
•Nominal current
• Sunny Matrix version (hardware version)
• Option (order number and order option)
Position Name
AType Label
Firmware version
The firmware version is shown on the lower right of the user interface. You can also access the
firmware version on the user interface via "Settings > System".
Position Name
A Serial number of the system board
B Firmware version
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5 Assembly
5.1 Safety during Mounting
CAUTION!
Danger of injury due to heavy weight (25 kg) of the Sunny Matrix with the
dimensions 800 mm x 1000 mm x 120 mm.
• Transport the Sunny Matrix with two people or with a cart.
• Mount the Sunny Matrix with at least two people.
5.2 Requirements for the Mounting Location
Please note the following requirements for the mounting location:
• The Sunny Matrix is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.
• The Sunny Matrix requires a plug socket (100 V AC to 240 V AC) for the power supply.
– The electricity cable is not suitable for use outdoors. Replace the electricity cable before
mounting with an electricity cable suitable for use outdoors.
– The el ect ric ity cab le i s 1. 70 m lon g. I f the elec tri cit y ca ble is t oo s hor t, r eplace it wit h a l ong er
one before mounting.
How to replace the electricity cable is described in section 9.1.1”Replacing electricity cable”
(page61).
• The Sunny Ma trix req uires an Etherne t networ k connec tion. Th e Sunn y Matrix patch ca ble is ca.
2.70 m long and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. If the patch cable is too short,
extend it before mounting or replace it with a suitably long patch cable. How to extend or
replace the patch cable is described in section 9.1.2”Replacing or extending the patch cable”
(page63).
• The load bearing capacity of the wall must be sufficient for the selected methiod of mounting.
• Select a surface that is suitable for the weight of the Sunny Matrix. The weight of the Sunny
Matrix is dependent on its dimensions (W/H/D):
– 800 mm x 400 mm x 120 mm = 15 kg
– 800 mm x 800 mm x 120 mm = 20 kg
– 800 mm x 1.000 mm x 120 mm = 25 kg
• The screws and wall anchors provided are standard materials, and not suitable for every
surface. Use fastening materials that are suitable for the surface and the weight of the Sunny
Matrix.
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5.3 Mounting Methods
You can mount the Sunny Matrix to a wall with brackets or with clips. The difference between the
mounting methods is that you can affix the Sunny Matrix with the brackets not only vertically, but also
with a forward or backward tilt.
• Mounting with brackets, see section 5.3.1”Mounting the Sunny Matrix with Brackets”
(page17).
• Mounting with clips, see section 5.3.2”Mounting the Sunny Matrix with Clips” (page22).
5.3.1 Mounting the Sunny Matrix with Brackets
Mounting accessories provided
Position Number Name
A2Brackets
B 4 Hexagonal screws (10 mm x 100 mm)
C 4 Wall anchors
D4Washers
Fixing the Brackets to a wall
1. Select the mounting location taking into consideration the requirements for the mounting
location, as described in section 5.2”Requirements for the Mounting Location” (page16).
2. With the help of one of the following diagrams, which relates to the dimensions of the Sunny
Matrix, determine the mounting area and mark the drill holes. Allow around 10 cm to the left
and right of the Sunny Matrix, in order that the Sunny Matrix can be grasped and hung up.
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Sunny Matrix with dimensions 80 cm x 40 cm
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3. Drill the holes.
4. Insert wall anchors into the drill holes.
5. Place the washers onto the screws.
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6. Fix the brackets onto the wall using the screws. Mount the brackets with 2 x 2 grooves below.
Mount the brackets with 2 x 1 grooves above.
Mounting the Sunny Matrix to the Brackets
Mounting from this point on is only possible with at least 2 people.
The brackets have grooves with which you can affix the Sunny Matrix vertically, tilted forwards or
tilted backwards.
7. Hang the Sunny Matrix using the stud bolts into the desired groove in the lower bracket and fit
into the upper bracket. Hold onto the Sunny Matrix until mounting is complete.
8. Screw in the nuts of the 4 stud bolts firmly.
9. Check whether the Sunny Matrix sits firmly in the brackets and has not become displaced. If
necessary, tighten the nuts more firmly.
☑ The Sunny Matrix is now mounted to the wall.
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5.3.2 Mounting the Sunny Matrix with Clips
Mounting accessories provided
Position Number Name
A4Clips
B 4 Countersunk Phillips screws for fixing the clips to the Sunny Matrix.
C 4 Wall anchors
D4Hexagonal screws (6 mm x 60 mm) for fixing the Sunny Matrix
with the clips to a wall.
E4Washers
Fixing the clips to the Sunny Matrix
1. Fix the 4 clips to the rear side of the Sunny Matrix using the supplied countersunk Phillips screws
as shown in the diagram.
☑ The clips are mounted to the Sunny Matrix.
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Mounting the Sunny Matrix to the Wall
2. Select the mounting location taking into consideration the requirements for the mounting
location, as described in section 5.2”Requirements for the Mounting Location” (page16).
3. With the help of one of the following diagrams, which relates to the dimensions of the Sunny
Matrix, determine the mounting area and mark the drill holes. Allow around 10 cm to the left
and right of the Sunny Matrix, in order that the Sunny Matrix can be grasped and hung up.
Sunny Matrix with dimensions 80 cm x 40 cm
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4. Drill the holes.
5. Insert wall anchors into the drill holes.
6. Place the washers onto the screws.
7. Insert one screw with washer into the two lower holes in the wall respectively. Turn the screws
until approx. 1.5 cm sticks out of the wall.
8. Check that the screws are firmly anchored in the wall.
Mounting from this point on is only possible with at least 2 people.
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9. Stand the Sunny Matrix with the clips on the lower screws in the wall and hold on to the Sunny
Matrix until mounting is complete.
10. Tightly screw in the 2 lower screws.
11. With the 2 remaining screws and washers firmly screw the upper clips of the Sunny Matrix to
the wall.
12. Check whether the Sunny Matrix is firmly fixed to the wall. If necessary, tighten the screws in the
wall.
☑ The Sunny Matrix is now mounted to the wall.
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6 Commissioning
6.1 Information on Commissioning
The electricity cable of the Sunny Matrix is not suitable for use outdoors.
The electricity cable supplied connected to the Sunny Matrix is not suitable for use
outdoors. If you mount the Sunny Matrix outdoors, you must replace the electricity cable
with one whic h is su itable f or outdoor use. H ow to r eplace t he electricity cable is described
in section 9.1.1”Replacing electricity cable” (page61).
Settings in the network via the Network Administrator.
If your network is managed by a Network Administrator, contact him in order that he can
integrate the Sunny Matrix into the network.
6.2 Connecting the power supply
1. Insert the plug of the Sunny Matrix into a plug socket (100 V AC to 240 V AC).
☑ The Sunny Matrix starts and is accessible via the user interface after 1 minute.
2. Lay the cable properly so that there is no risk of persons tripping over it.
☑ The power supply is connected.
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6.3 Network Integration
Position Name
AComputer
BSunny WebBox
C Router or Switch
DSunny Matrix
Sunny Matrix Factory Settings
IP address: 192.168.0.169
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
User name: sunnymatrix
Password: sma
The network integration is dependent on the existent network settings:
• If your network uses the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and the IP address area 192.168.0.xy,
the Sunny Matrix can automatically integrate itself into the network. Check whether the
automatic integration was successful, as described in section 6.3.1”Integrating the Sunny
Matrix into the network automatically” (page29).
• If your network uses other settings, you must integrate the Sunny Matrix into the network
manually, as described in section 6.3.2”Integrating the Sunny Matrix into the network
manually” (page29).
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6.3.1 Integrating the Sunny Matrix into the network automatically
1. Plug the Sunny Matrix patch cable into the router / switch.
If the patch cable is too short, you can extend or replace it, as described in section
9.1.2”Replacing or extending the patch cable” (page63).
2. Enter the factory set Sunny Matrix IP address "192.168.0.169" (without speech marks) into the
web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
☑ The Sunny Matrix start page appears.
– If the start page of the Sunny Matrix does not open, the Sunny Matrix could not be
automatically integrated into the network due to the existing network settings. Integrate the
Sunny Matrix into the network manually as described in section 6.3.2”Integrating the Sunny
Matrix into the network manually” (page29).
☑ The Sunny Matrix is integrated into the network.
6.3.2 Integrating the Sunny Matrix into the network manually
Connecting the Sunny WebBox directly to the computer
1. Plug the Sunny Matrix patch cable and the blue crossover cable supplied into the supplied
adaptor.
2. Plug the crossover cable directly into Ethernet connection of the computer.
Setting the computer to the Sunny Matrix network settings.
3. Select "Start > Settings > Control Panel" on the computer.
4. Carry out the following steps for the relevant computer operating system:
Windows Vista Windows XP, Windows 2000
Select "Network and Sharing Center". Select "Manage Network Connections".
With the right mouse button select the LAN connection to which the Sunny WebBox is
connected.
Select "Properties".
Activate "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)"
and select [Properties].
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Note the existing network settings, in order to be able to reset these settings in the computer
after the integration.
Set the following settings in the computer:
IP address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Select [OK].
Select [Close] in order to close the windows.
Logging into the Sunny Matrix
5. Enter "http://192.168.0.169" into the web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and press enter.
☑ The Sunny Matrix start page appears.
– If the Sunny Matrix start page does not appear, see section 11”Troubleshooting”
(page71).
6. Select [Login].
☑ A pop-up window opens.
– If the pop up window does not open, see Section 11”Troubleshooting” (page71).
7. Enter "sunnymatrix" in the "User name" field.
8. Enter "sma" in the "Password" field.
9. Select [OK].
☑ The main page opens.
Changing the Sunny Matrix network settings
10. In the Sunny WebBox user interface select "Settings > Network".
11. Set Sunny Matrix to DHCP or assign a fixed IP address:
– If the network works with a DHCP server, change Sunny Matrix to DHCP as described in the
following table. With DHCP, the DHCP server (normally a router, a switch can not do this)
assigns the Sunny Matrix an IP address automatically. Since the Sunny Matrix IP address
can change when using DHCP, you must request the Sunny Matrix IP address via the router
or use the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool.
– If the network works without a DHCP server, assign a fixed IP address for the Sunny Matrix
as described in the following table.
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Setting Sunny Matrix to DHCP Assigning a fixed IP address for the
Sunny Matrix
Checking DHCP server
Before setting the Sunny Matrix to dynamic IP
address assignment, check your DHCP server.
The DHCP server must extend the lease of the
assigned IP address. If the DHCP server
assigns a new IP address after the lease has
expired, we do not recommend using the
DHCP server.
DHCP servers can normally list all devices to
which you have assigned an IP address. The
Sunny Matrix can then be identified via its
MAC address. The MAC address of your
Sunny Matrix is located on the "Settings /
Network" page.
•In the "Acquire IP address" field select
the "Dynamic (DHCP)".
•In the "Obtain IP address" field select
"Static".
•In the "Network" area enter the IP
address via which the Sunny Matrix
should be reachable with in the "IP
address" field.
•In the "Subnet mask" field, enter the
subnet mask of the Sunny Matrix.
• If the Sunny WebBox is in another
subnet, enter the IP address of the device
which creates the connection with the
internet in the "Gateway address" field.
Normally, the IP address of the router /
switch is entered here.
If the Sunny Matrix should access a
Sunny WebBox with its own router, the
Port 502 UDP must be opened on this
router.
12. Select [Save].
13. Select "Settings > System".
14. In the "Sunny Matrix Software:" area, select [Execute
] in the field "New Start:".
☑ The Sunny Matrix restarts. The changes are applied. The Sunny Matrix is now accessible via
the new network settings.
Resetting the computer to the previous network settings.
15. Reset the computer to the network settings noted.
Connecting the Sunny Matrix to the Network
16. Plug the Sunny Matrix patch cable into the router / switch.
If the patch cable is too short, you can extend or replace it, as described in section
9.1.2”Replacing or extending the patch cable” (page63).
☑ The Sunny Matrix is integrated into the network.
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6.4 Adding Sunny WebBox Devices
This section describes how Sunny WebBox devices are added to the Sunny Matrix. The Sunny Matrix
can manage the data of up to 50 Sunny WebBox devices. The Sunny Matrix adds the data of the
Sunny WebBox devices.
1. In the Sunny WebBox user interface select "Settings > Network".
2. In the "WebBox Connection" area, select [Edit
☑ A pop-up window opens.
3. Enter the IP address or DNS address at which the Sunny WebBox is reachable in the network
in the "IP or DNS address" field.
4. If you want to establish this Sunny WebBox as the Master Sunny WebBox, activate the "Master
WebBox" field. For more information see section 8.7.3”Assigning / changing Master Sunny
WebBox” (page55).
5. Select [Add].
☑ The IP address or DNS address is in the "Registered IP and DNS addresses:" area. The
Master Sunny WebBox appears in bold text in the first line.
] in the "IP address" field.
☑ The Sunny WebBox is added. In this way you can add further Sunny WebBox devices.
Saving settings with the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool.
Using the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool you can save the Sunny Matrix configuration onto the
computer and when necessary reload onto the Sunny Matrix.
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7.1 The Sunny Matrix User Interface
Page for logging into the Sunny Matrix
Position Name
ACurrent slide show
BTime
C Connection status to the Sunny WebBox / Sunny WebBox devices
D Login to the Sunny Matrix
E Open preview of the current slide show
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G
H
I
Example of a page
After logging into the Sunny Matrix you can access the various menu pages.
Position Name
F Path of the page currently opened
G Main menu points
The currently selected menu point is highlighted in red.
H Sub-menu points of the selected main menu.
The currently selected sub-menu point is highlighted in dark blue.
I Content of the open page
7.1.1 Logging into the Sunny Matrix
Sunny Matrix Factory Settings
User name: sunnymatrix
Password: sma
1. Enter the Sunny Matrix IP address into the web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
☑ The Sunny Matrix user interface opens
2. Select [Login].
☑ A pop-up window opens.
– If the pop up window does not open, see Section 11”Troubleshooting” (page71).
3. In the "User name" field, enter the user name.
4. Enter the password in the "Password" field.
5. Select [OK].
☑ The Sunny Matrix start page appears. Login was successful.
Now you can set what should be displayed on the Sunny Matrix, as described in section
7.2”Displaying of text and values” (page35).
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7.2 Displaying of text and values
Using the Sunny Matrix user interface you can save text and values which should be displayed on the
Sunny Matrix in slides. In a slide show you can select which slide Sunny Matrix should display. The
Sunny Matrix displays everything right-justified. If a text is longer than the display area, Sunny Matrix
displays the text as a ticker function.
7.2.1 Step 1: creating a slide
1. Log into the Sunny Matrix.
2. Select "Display > Slide".
Position Name
A Buttons for selecting a slide
B Currently selected slide
C Area for creating the slide content
D Area for activating and selecting a display area of the Sunny Matrix
E Area for selecting the value, that the slide should display
F Area for the entry of text, that the slide should display. This function is only possible
if "Text" is selected as the value.
3. In the area "Select a slide:" click on a button.
☑ Next to "Current Selection:" the number of the selected slide is displayed.
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4. In the column "defined Display:" select and activate a display are in which the text or value
should be displayed. Normally, the first row is preset with modules as "defined display 1" and
the second with modules as "defined display 2" etc.
Preset display areas
Display areas are already predefined before shipping the Sunny Matrix. Normally every
row is preset with modules as a display area. You can find out which display areas are
already preset in your Sunny Matrix from the supplied supplemental sheet. How you
establish further display areas is described in section 7.8”Setting further display areas”
(page45).
5. In the "Value" column select what should be displayed in the display area. The selectable values
are clarified in the following table.
Value Meaning
Power The current power (kW) of the PV system.
Daily energy The energy (kWh) which th e PV syst em has generat ed up to now
on the current day.
Overall energy The overall energy (kWh) of the PV system.
saving
CO
2
(calculated from the overall
energy value)
The amount of carbon Dioxide (CO2) which has been saved,
since the overall energy generated was not generated using the
normal electricity mix (oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear power etc.).
Time The current time of the Sunny Matrix or Sunny WebBox.
Date The current date of the Sunny Matrix or Sunny WebBox.
Text Freely enterable text, which should be displayed. Enter the
desired text in the "Text entry" area. A maximum of 45 characters
are possible.
You will find information on the Sunny Matrix character set in
section 8.6”Character set” (page51).
Web Text The Web Text is a freely enterable text which can be entered
directly into he address bar of the web browser (e.g. Internet
Explorer) for quick changes. How to utilize the Web Text is
described in section”Entering Web Text” (page38).
State of Charge The current state of charge of the Sunny Island battery.
If you have several Sunny WebBox devices, the Sunny WebBox
to which the Sunny Island is connected must be assigned as the
Master (see section8.7.3”Assigning / changing Master Sunny
WebBox” (page55)).
The Sunny Matrix can only display the following values if a Sunny SensorBox with the relevant
sensors is connected to the Sunny WebBox.
If you hav e several Sunny Web Box devic es, the Su nny Web Box to w hic h the S unn y Se nso rBo x
is connected must be assigned as the Master (see section8.7.3”Assigning / changing Master
Sunny WebBox” (page55)).
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Value Meaning
Ambient temp. The current ambient temperature.
Module temperature The current module temperature.
Int. solar irradiation The current solar irradiation, measured by the integrated
irradiation sensor of the Sunny SensorBox.
Wind speed The current wind speed.
6. Select [Save].
☑The slide is created.
In this way you can create further slides if desired. Now you can put together a slide show, as
described in section 7.2.2”Step 2: Creating a slide show” (page40).
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Example of a created slide
This example shows the slide with the number 5 with the set value "Text" and "Power". The word
"Power" is entered as text.
This diagram shows how the Sunny Matrix displays this slide.
Entering Web Text
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Entering Web Text
The Web Text makes it possible for you to display text on the Sunny Matrix, without having to enter
the text in the Sunny Matrix user interface. You can enter the Web Text directly into the address bar
of the web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). A maximum of 48 characters are possible. In order to be
able to use the Web Text, you must first select the Web Text in a slide. You can use the Web Text, if
you are using this slide in the current slide show. How to enter special characters in the address bar
of the browser is described in section 8.6.2”Special characters for the Web Text” (page53).
How you enter the Web Text is described in the following:
1. Enter the following text in the address bar of the web browser:
http://IP-Address/xfunc/webtext=Example
Replace "IP-Address" with the currently valid IP address of the Sunny Matrix and "Example"
with the desired text.
2. Press enter on the keyboard.
☑ The web browser displays "OK". The Web Text is entered. The Sunny Matrix displays the text
immediately.
Refreshing the Web browser / reload page
If the Sunny Matrix does not take on the new Web Text, refresh the web browser using the
[F5] key.
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7.2.2 Step 2: Creating a slide show
In the second step you must put the slides just created into a slide show in order that the Sunny Matrix
can display the slides. You can save 10 different slide shows. A slide show can include a maximum
of 8 slides. You can determine the display duration of the slides. The individual slides run
auto matically from o ne to the next and change a fter the duratio n set. Yo u must allocate a time to each
slide show, at which the slide show should start. Thus you can display various slide shows at various
times.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select "Display > Slide Show".
Position Name
A Buttons for selecting a slide show
B Currently selected slide show
C Area for setting the slide show content
D Area for activation and selection of a slide
E Area for entering the time at which the slide show should start. Area for entering a
title for the slide show.
F Area for entering the display duration of a slide
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2. In the "Select a Slide Show" area, click a button for the save location of the slide show. Do not
select the button with the number 10, this is assigned to the Standard Slide Show, if it is
activated.
☑Alongside "current selection:" the number of the selected button appears, under which the
slide show will be saved.
3. In the "Slide:" area select the desired slide from the drop down menu. Only the created slides
are selectable.
4. Activate the field in the "Slide:" area.
5. In the "Duration in Seconds:" area enter how many seconds the slide should be displayed for.
In a display duration of 0 seconds is entered, the slide is displayed permanently. With this
setting, the Sunny Matrix does not change to the next slide. This setting is sensible if the slide
show only contains 1 slide. This avoids a flickering of the display at the end of the display
duration.
6. If desired, in this way you can select and activate further slides and set the duration.
7. In the "Start Time" field enter the time in 24 hr format at which the slide show should start.
8. In the "Title" field enter a title for the slide show if desired.
The Title helps to differentiate between various slide shows. In the "Slide Show Overview:" area
all saved slide shows are listed.
9. Select [Save].
☑ The Sunny Matrix saves the setting. The "Display > Slide Show" page opens again.
☑ The slide show has been created.
On the start page of the Sunny Matrix you can access a preview of the current slide show, as
described in section 7.3”Viewing the preview of the current slide show” (page43).
Saving settings with the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool.
Using the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool you can save the Sunny Matrix configuration onto the
computer and when necessary reload onto the Sunny Matrix.
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Example of a set slide show
This example shows the slide show number 3 with the created slides 5 and 1. Slide 5 is the example
used in section ”Example of a created slide” (page38). For both slides the display duration is set to
120 seconds. The start time of the slide show is 12:00 hrs.
The following diagram shows how the Sunny Matrix displays this slide show. The Sunny Matrix
di spl ays the slide sho w fi rst at 1 2:0 0 hr s. If i t is the onl y cr eat ed s lide s how , it is d isp lay ed i mmedi ate ly.
First the Sunny Matrix displays the slide with the number 5. After 120 seconds the Sunny Matrix
displays the slide with the number 1. Then the Sunny Matrix repeats the slides. If a further slide show
has been created, Sunny Matrix displays this at the specified start time.
Position Name
A Example slide number 5
B Example slide number 1
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7.3 Viewing the preview of the current slide show
On the start page of the Sunny Matrix you can access a
preview of the current slide show. The lines of the preview
deviate from the mechanical layout of the lines of the
Sunny Matrix.
1. Select [Start].
2. Select [Preview].
☑ A pop-up window opens.
☑ The preview of the current slide show can be seen.
7.4 Viewing overview of the slide shows
The Sunny Matrix displays all slide shows created in an overview. Proceed as follows to access the
overview:
1. Select "Display > Slide Show".
☑ The overview of the slide shows can be seen.
Position Name
A Time at which the slide show starts
B Title of the slide show
C Created slide shows
In this example the slide shows 3, 1, and 2 have been created.
D Button for deleting the slide show.
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7.5 Deleting a slide show
1. Select "Display > Slide Show".
2. In the "Slide Show Overview:" area select [Delete] in the line of the slide show which is to be
deleted.
☑ The slide show has been deleted.
7.6 Creating an empty slide show
You can set that the Sunny Matrix should display nothing at a certain time. The display of the Sunny
Matrix then remains dark.
Proceed as follows to create an empty slide show:
1. Select "Display > Slide Show".
2. In the "Start Time" field enter the time in 24 hr format at which the slide show should start.
3. In the "Title" field enter the following word in upper case: NOSHOW.
4. Select [Save].
☑ The Sunny Matrix saves the setting. The "Display > Slide Show" page opens again.
☑ The empty slide show is created.
7.7 Standard slide show (10)
The slide show with the number 10 i s th e st and ard sli de s how . Th e Su nny Mat rix dis pla ys t he s tan dar d
slide show 10 automatically after 5 minutes if the contact to the Sunny WebBox is lost. This prevents
a blank display on the Sunny Matrix. The standard slide show is preset. If you want to change the
st and ard sli de s how , cr eate th e sl ide sho w fr om s lides w hic h do not dis pla y an y data o f th e PV system .
Displays with text and the time are independent of the PV system.
7.7.1 Switching the Standard Slide Show on / off
1. Select "Settings > Network".
2. In the "WebBox Connection:" area select "On" or "Off" in the "Standard Slide Show:" field.
☑ The standard slide show is switched on or off.
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7.8 Setting further display areas
A display area is an area on the Sunny Matrix, on which you can display text or values. These areas
are the modules on the Sunny Matrix. With the modules you can set various display areas.
Factory preset display areas
Display areas are already predefined before shipping the Sunny Matr ix. Nor mal ly e ver y ro w is prese t
with modules as a display area. The following diagram clarifies the predefined display areas using
2 different Sunny Matrixes. You can find out which display areas are already preset in your Sunny
Matrix from the supplied supplemental sheet.
Position Name
AModule
A module is 4 spaces long. At each space only 1 character (e.g. a letter or a digit)
can be displayed. The modules are always numbered from left to right, from top to
bottom.
B Preset "defined display 1": in the first example the modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 form a
display area. In the second example modules 1, 2 and 3 form a display area.
C Preset "defined display 2": in the first example the modules 5, 6, 7, and 8 form a
display area. In the second example modules 4, 5 and 6 form a display area.
If the preset display areas are not sufficient, you can create more, as described in the following.
1. Select "Display > Configuration".
2. In the "Definable displays:" area select a button. The buttons are the save locations for the
display areas. Normally the buttons with the numbers 1 and 2 are already defined. The preset
display areas are saved at these buttons.
☑Alongside "Current Selection:" the number of the selected display area appears.
– If a tick is already in place, then there is already a display area saved here. Select another
button.
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3. In the "Module:" area, select and activate the modules out of which the display area should be
composed.
4. In the "Start:" area and "Length" select how many spaces of the module should be used.
5. Select [Save].
☑ The display area has been set.
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8 Setings
8.1 Time settings
8.1.1 Selecting the time source
The Sunny Matrix obtains the time from its internal real time clock. You can set that the Sunny Matrix
should obtain the time from the Master Sunny WeBox. This is first possible from the Sunny WebBox
firmware version 1.50.
How you establish a Sunny WebBox as Master is described in section 8.7.3”Assigning / changing
Master Sunny WebBox” (page55).
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Time settings:" area activate "Time Source WebBox:"
3. Select [Save].
☑ The Sunny Matrix obtains the time from the Sunny WebBox.
8.1.2 Setting Date and Time
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Time settings:" area select [change] next to "Date and Time".
☑ A pop-up window opens.
3. Enter the date in the "Date:" field. Format DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY
4. Enter the time in 24 hr format in the "Time:" field. The time continues, as soon as you select
[change].
5. Select [change].
6. Select [Save].
☑ Data and time are set.
8.1.3 Changing the time and date format
You can set whether the Sunny Matrix should display the time in 12 hr or 24 hr format. You can select
between the following formats for the date: DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY
1. Select "Settings > Format".
2. In the "General:" area select the desired format in the "Time:" field.
3. Select the desired format in the "Date:" field.
4. Select [Save].
☑ The format of the time and date is changed.
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8.2 Changing the Password
The password can be a maximum of 15 characters.
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Passwords:" area select [change].
☑ A pop-up window opens.
3. Enter the old password in the "Old Password:" field.
4. Enter the new password in the "New Password:" field.
5. Enter the new password in the "Repeat:" field.
6. Select [change].
☑ The Sunny Matrix performs a new start. The start page for logging in opens. The Sunny
Matrix displays that the password has been changed.
7. Select [close].
☑ The password has been changed.
8.3 Changing the brightness of the display
The Sunny Matrix can control the brightness depending on the surroundings. This means that in a
bright area the Sunny Matrix display brightens, and in a darker area darkens. This improves the
legibility of the display in different light situations, and prevents the eye of the reader from being
dazzled.
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Device Settings:" area select "on" or "off" in the "Brightness Control:" field.
3. Select [Save].
☑ The Brightness Control option has been changed.
8.4 Changing the speed of the ticker text
The Sunny Matrix uses the ticker format automatically, if the text is longer than the display area. You
cannot turn the ticker on or off. In order to change the speed of the ticker proceed as follows:
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Device Settings:" area select the desired speed in the "Ticker Speed:" field.
– 1 = slowest speed
– 5 = fastest speed
3. Select [Save].
☑ The speed of the ticker text is changed.
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8.5 Setting units
8.5.1 Changing measuring units
You can change the measurement units of the following values: Power, daily energy, total energy,
CO2 saved.
1. Select "Settings > Format".
2. In the "Scaling" column, select the desired measurement unit..
3. Select [Save].
☑ The measurement units are changed.
8.5.2 Changing the number of decimal places
You can set how many decimal places the following values should display: Power, daily energy, CO2
saving.
1. Select "Settings > Format".
2. In the "decimal places" column select the desired quantity.
3. Select [Save].
☑ The decimal places are changed.
8.5.3 Changing the CO2 Factor
The Sunny Matrix can calculate how much CO2 you avoid through the environmentally friendly
generation of electricity with your PV system. Therefore the Sunny Matrix needs the CO2 factor. The
CO2 factor is dependent on the electricity mix of the country. You can obtain the CO2 factor from
your energy supplier.
CO2 factor and electricity mix
You will find further information on the CO
of www.SMA.de/en.
factor and electricity mix in the download area
2
1. Select "Settings > Format".
2. In the "Factor" column, select the factor.
3. Select [Save].
☑ The factor is changed.
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8.5.4 Changing temperature units
You can set whether the Sunny Matrix should display the values of the outside and module
temperatures in °Celsius or °Fahrenheit.
1. Select "Settings > Format".
2. In the "General:" area in the field "external temp.:" and "Module temp.:" select the unit.
3. Select [Save].
☑ The temperature units have been changed.
8.5.5 Hide / show units
You can set whether the Sunny Matrix displays the units behind the values or not (200 W or 200).
This setting covers all values, which are displayed with a unit.
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Device Settings:" area select "on" or "off" in the "Hiding the unit:" field.
3. Select [Save].
☑ The units are hidden or displayed.
8.5.6 switching on / off spaces before units
You can set whether a space should appear between the number and the unit (e.g 500W or 500 W).
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Device Settings:" area select "on" or "off" in the "space before unit:" field.
3. Select [Save].
☑ The setting is changed.
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8.6 Character set
The following diagram contains the characters that the Sunny Matrix can display. You can set missing
characters on the user interface of the Sunny Matrix as described in section 8.6.1”Setting special
characters” (page51).
8.6.1 Setting special characters
The Sunny Matrix can not process and display certain special characters. Instead of the special
character the Sunny Matrix displays right-angles. You can however draw special characters on the
Sunny Matrix user interface. The drawn special characters can be processed and displayed by the
Sunny Matrix. In the table”Predefined Special Characters” (page52) the special characters are
shown, which the Sunny Matrix can already display. The Sunny Matrix can save a maximum of 24
special characters.
How you create missing special characters is described in the following:
1. Select "Settings > Special characters".
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2. Select [Edit].
☑ A pop-up window opens.
3. Select an empty blue button for the save location.
☑ The window for the creation of a character opens.
4. Activate fields which should light up on the Sunny Matrix.
5. In the "Saved character:" field enter 1 character, by whose input
on the keyboard the Sunny Matrix should display the set
character.
6. Select [Save].
7. Select [close].
8. Select [Update].
☑ The special character is created.
Predefined Special Characters
The following special characters are predefined on the Sunny Matrix:
Button number Plotted special character Enter the following character
on the keyboard, in order
that the Snuny Matrix
displays the plotted special
character.
1. ä ä
2. Ä Ä
3. ö ö
4. Ö Ö
5. ü ü
6. Ü Ü
7.
2
(superscript two)
8.
2
(subscript two)
2
or [Alt Gr] and [2]
~
or [Alt Gr] and [+]
9. ß ß
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Example
If you want to display a filled out triangle on the Sunny Matrix, you
can draw the triangle as shown in the diagram. In the "Saved
character:" field you must enter a character, by whose input on the
keyboard the Sunny Matrix should display filled out triangle. IN this
example the character ">" is used. If you use this character in a slide,
the Sunny Matrix displays the filled out triangle.
8.6.2 Special characters for the Web Text
You can use the predefined special characters (section”Predefined Special Characters” (page52))
also for the Web Text. The following table shows the characters which you must enter in the web
browser, in order that the predefined special characters are displayed on the Sunny Matrix.
Enter the following character in the browser Displayed character on the Sunny Matrix
%E4 ä
%C4 Ä
%F6 ö
%D6 Ö
%FC ü
%DC Ü
%B2
2
Example
If the Sunny Matrix should display 75 m², you must enter the following Web Text in the web browser:
http//IP Address/xfunc/webtext=75 m%B2
"IP Address" must be replaced with the currently valid IP address of the Sunny Matrix.
Refreshing the Web browser / reload page
If the Sunny Matrix does not take on the new Web Text, refresh the web browser using the
[F5] key.
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8.7 Sunny WebBox connection
8.7.1 Add further Sunny WebBox devices
This section describes how further Sunny WebBox devices are added to the Sunny Matrix. The Sunny
Matrix can manage the data of up to 50 Sunny WebBox devices. The Sunny Matrix adds the data
of the Sunny WebBox devices.
1. Select "Settings > Network".
2. In the "WebBox Connection" area, select [Edit] in the "IP address" field.
☑ The "Sunny Matrix- WebBox IP" pop up window opens. If the pop up window does not
open, see Section 11”Troubleshooting” (page71).
3. Enter the IP address or DNS address at which the Sunny WebBox is reachable in the network
in the "IP or DNS address" field.
4. Select [Add].
☑ The IP address or DNS address is in the "Registered IP and DNS addresses:" area.
☑ The Sunny WebBox is added.
8.7.2 Deleting Sunny WebBox
1. Select "Settings > Network".
2. In the "WebBox Connection" area, select [Edit] in the "IP address" field.
☑The "Sunny Matrix- WebBox IP" window opens.
3. In the line of the Sunny WeBox which is to be deleted, select [delete
☑ The Sunny WebBox is deleted.
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8.7.3 Assigning / changing Master Sunny WebBox
You can assign a Sunny WebBox as Master. The Sunny Matrix can extract the date and time from
this Sunny WebBox. If a Sunny SensorBox with the relevant sensors is connected to the Master Sunny
WebBox, the Sunny Matrix can display the following values: ambient temperature, module
temp erature , solar i rradiation (of t he integ rated ir radiati on sen sors), w ind spee d. From a Sunny Isla nd
the Sunny Matrix can display the charge state of the battery.
• If you have not yet assigned a Master Sunny WebBox, see section”Assigning Master Sunny
WebBox” (page55).
• If you want to change and assigned Master Sunny WebBox, see section ”Changing Master
Sunny WebBox” (page56).
Assigning Master Sunny WebBox
1. Select "Settings > Network".
2. In the "WebBox Connection" area, select [Edit
☑The "Sunny Matrix- WebBox IP" window opens.
] in the "IP address" field.
3. Enter the IP address or DNS address of the desired Master Sunny WebBox in the "IP or DNS
address" field.
4. Activate "Master WebBox" field.
5. Select [Add].
☑ The IP address or DNS address of the Master Sunny WebBox is in the "Registered IP and
DNS addresses:" area in the first line and is in bold text.
The IP or DNS Address of the Master Sunny WebBox is now listed twice. You must delete the IP or
DNS address which is not in bold text.
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6. Select [Delete] in the line of the doubled IP or DNS Address.
☑ The double IP or DNS Address is deleted.
☑ The Master Sunny WebBox is assigned.
Doubly added Sunny WebBox devices are allowed, but the displayed values are doubled.
Changing Master Sunny WebBox
1. Enter the IP or DNS address of the already assigned Master Sunny WebBox in the "IP or DNS
Address:" field.
2. Select [Add].
☑ The IP or DNS Address of the Master Sunny WebBox is now listed twice.
You must delete the IP or DNS address which is in bold text. After this you can assign a new Master
Sunny WebBox.
3. In the first line select [Delete].
☑The Master Sunny Box is deleted.
4. Enter the IP address or DNS address of the new Master Sunny WebBox in the "IP or DNS
address" field.
5. Activate "Master WebBox" field.
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6. Select [Add].
☑ The IP address or DNS address of the Master Sunny WebBox is in the "Registered IP and
DNS addresses:" area in the first line and is in bold text.
The IP or DNS Address of the new Master Sunny WebBox is now listed twice. You must delete the IP
or DNS address which is not in bold text.
7. Select [Delete] in the line of the doubled and not in bold text IP or DNS Address.
☑ The double IP or DNS Address is deleted.
☑ The Master Sunny Box is changed.
8.8 Restarting Sunny Matrix
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Sunny Matrix Software:" area, select [Implement] in the field "New Start:".
☑The "Sunny Matrix- New Start" window opens.
3. Select [OK].
☑ The Sunny Matrix restarts. This procedure takes ca. 20 seconds.
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8.9 Restoring factory settings (reset)
All settings will be deleted!
After the reset, all settings of the Sunny Matrix are deleted, including the network settings,
the defined displays and the factory predefined standard slide show.
The Sunny Matrix is again reachable vial the factory settings after the reset:
• IP address: 192.168.0.169
• Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
• User name: sunnymatrix
• Password: sma
Save settings before the reset with the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool.
You can save the configuration of the Sunny Matrix using the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool
and after the reset again transfer to the Sunny Matrix.
You can restore the factory settings of the Sunny Matrix using two methods which are described in
the following:
•User interface
• Reset button
User interface
1. Select "Settings > System".
2. In the "Sunny Matrix Software:" select [restore
☑ A pop-up window opens.
3. Select [OK].
4. Close window.
☑ The Sunny Matrix has been reset to the factory settings. The Sunny Matrix restarts. This
procedure takes around 30 seconds.
] in the "Factory Settings" field.
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Reset button
The reset button can be found on the connection box of the Sunny Matrix behind the dummy plugs.
1. Remove the dummy plugs on the connection box of the Sunny Matrix with a slit screwdriver.
2. In the respective hole push and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.
3. Reinsert the dummy plugs and screw tightly with a slit screwdriver.
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☑ The Sunny Matrix has been reset to the factory settings. The Sunny Matrix restarts. This
procedure takes around 30 seconds.
8.10 Updating the firmware
Updating the Sunny Matrix can only be carried out using the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool. You can
download the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool from the download area at www.SMA.de/en. When you
sa ve t he S unny M atr ix s ett ing s with the Sun ny M atrix Adm in T ool , all settings remain after the firmware
update. If you do not save the settings, all Sunny Matrix settings will be lost.
1. Install Sunny Matrix Admin Tool as described in its user manual.
2. If there are several Sunny Matrix devices, select the desired Sunny Matrix in the Sunny Matrix
Admin Tool so that the line of the Sunny Matrix has a blue background.
3. In the Sunny Matrix Admin Tool selext the symbol for the Sunny Matrix Firmware
Update.
☑ A window with the available files for the firmware update opens.
4. Select the desired version.
5. Select [Next].
☑ A window for language selection opens.
6. Select the desired language for the interface of the Sunny Matrix.
7. Select [Next].
☑ A window for saving the Sunny Matrix settings opens.
If Then
The available Sunny Matrix settings should be
saved and after the firmware update be
automatically restored.
•Select "Yes".
•Select [Next].
☑ A window for saving the file opens
•Select [Save].
☑ The configuration is saved.
•Select [OK].
The available settings of the S unn y Ma tri x ar e no t
necessary and can be deleted by the Firmware
•Select "No".
•Select [Next].
update.
☑ The firmware update starts and is automatically carried out.
8. Once the firmware update is complete, select [OK]
☑ The firmware update has been completed.
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9 Maintenance and Care
9.1 Maintenance
9.1.1 Replacing electricity cable
The electricity cable is not suitable for use outdoors. You must replace the electricity cable if you mount
the Sunny Matrix outdoors or if the electricity cable is too short.
DANGER!
Risk of lethal electric shock as a result of incorrect working on electrical devices.
• All electrical work on the Sunny Matrix must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
• The Sunny Matrix connection box may only be opened by qualified personnel.
Requirements of a new electricity cable
• You need an electricity cable with a wire cross-sectional area of maximum 2.5 mm2.
• The electricity cable must be suitable for the laying location (outdoors or indoors).
Replacing electricity cable
1. Remove the plug of the Sunny Matrix from the plug socket.
2. Remove the patch cable of the Sunny Matrix from the router / switch.
3. Loosen the 4 screws on the underside of the Sunny Matrix connection box and open the
connection box.
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4. Loosen the PG threaded joints on both cable feeds until the cable is moveable and the
connection box can flip downwards. Flip down the connection box.
5. loosen the screws in the terminals, to relieve the electricity cable.
6. Loosen the wires of the electricity cable with a slit screwdriver from the terminal strip.
7. Pull the electricity cable through the PG threaded joint from the connection box.
8. Guide the new electricity cable through the PG threaded joint.
9. Remove 50 mm of the cable cover.
10. Strip 8 mm off the insulated wires.
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11. Connect the electricity cable wires, as shown on the connection plan label.
12. Lay the electricity cable in the clamp so that the wires are not under tension. Firmly screw the
clamp screws. The clamps serve as strain relief and secure the wires against loosening.
13. Pull the cable out of the connection box until the connection box can snap closed. The cables
may not be under strain.
14. Tightly screw the threaded joints of the cable feeds.
15. Close the connection box with the 4 screws.
16. Connect the power supply as described in section 6.2”Connecting the power supply”
(page27).
17. Connect the Ethernet network as described in section 6.3”Network Integration” (page28).
☑ The electricity cable is replaced.
9.1.2 Replacing or extending the patch cable
If the Sun ny M atr ix p atch ca ble is t oo s hort, y ou c an e xte nd t he patch cable with the supplied adaptor
or replace the patch cable. The adaptor is only suitable for use indoors.
Requirements of a new patch cable
• Use a cable of the category 5 (STP Cat 5) or higher. The cable must meet the following
requirements as a minimum:
–shielded
– Twisted pair conductors
• If the patch cable is to be laid outdoors, the patch cable must be UV resistant. You can also use
a patch cable for indoor use, if you protect the patch cable in a respective cable channel from
UV radiation.
• The maximum allowable length of patch cable is 100 m per connection.
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Extending the patch cable indoors with the supplied adaptor
The adaptor is not suitable for outdoor use.
The adaptor is not waterproof. You may only use the adaptor indoors . If thi s is not pos sib le,
you can replace the patch cable.
Replacing the patch cable
1. Remove the plug of the Sunny Matrix from the plug socket.
2. Remove the patch cable of the Sunny Matrix from the router / switch.
3. Loosen the 4 screws on the underside of the Sunny Matrix connection box and open the
connection box.
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4. Loosen the PG threaded joints on both cable feeds until the cable is moveable and the
connection box can flip downwards. Flip down the connection box.
5. loosen the screws in the terminals, to relieve the patch cable.
6. Remove the patch cable from the clamp.
7. Pull out the RJ45 plug of the patch cable in the connection box.
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8. Dismantle the RJ45 plug from the patch cable as shown in the diagram. Remove all 3 parts of
the cable and put to one side.
9. Pull the patch cable through the PG threaded joint from the connection box.
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10. Insert one end of the new patch cable without RJ45 plug through the cable gland in the
connection box.
Affixing the RJ45 plug to the new patch cable
11. Lead the pressure nut and the plug housing onto the new patch cable.
12. Remove 30 mm of cable sheath.
13. Shorten the cable shield of the patch cable to 8 mm and fold it back.
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14. Loosen the twisting of the wires.
15. clip open the clip on the plug.
16. Loosely brace the cover clips of the plug.
17. Lay out the wires as per the colored marks on the plug.
18. Lead the individual wires into the color matching opening of the clamps.
19. Press the cover clips on the cover of the cable together and hold firmly. Thus the wires no longer
slip out of the openings.
20. Cut the wires with side cutters.
21. Press the clamps together in order that the wires contact. If necessary press the clamps together
with pliers.
22. Push the plug housing onto the plug as in the diagram and press on the clamps.
23. Screw the pressure nut onto the plug housing.
☑ The RJ45 plug is attached to the new patch cable.
24. Plug the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket of the connection box.
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25. Lay the patch cable in the clamp so that the RJ45 plug is not under strain. Firmly screw the clamp
screws. The clamps serve as strain relief and secure the RJ45 plug against loosening.
26. Pull the cable out of the connection box until the connection box can snap closed. The cables
may not be under strain.
27. Tightly screw the threaded joints of the cable feeds.
28. Close the connection box with the 4 screws.
29. Connect the power supply as described in section 6.2”Connecting the power supply”
(page27).
30. Connect the Ethernet network as described in section 6.3”Network Integration” (page28).
☑ The patch cable is replaced.
9.2 Care
Clean the Sunny Matrix with a soft, non-corrosive cleaner and a damp cloth. The cloth must be of nonscratching material, so that the interface of the surface of the Sunny Matrix is not damaged.
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10 Decommissioning
10.1 Disassembling the Sunny Matrix
1. Remove the plug of the Sunny Matrix from the plug socket.
2. Remove the patch cable of the Sunny Matrix from the router / switch.
3. Un-hang the Sunny Matrix.
☑ The Sunny Matrix is disassembled.
10.2 Packaging the Sunny Matrix
When returning the device to us, use packaging which adequately protects the device from damage
during transport (if possible, the original packing). If you no longer have the original packaging, you
can order a Sunny Matrix package from SMA Solar Technology. The package is free of charge, if
the reason for the return is for repair of the Sunny Matrix and the repair is covered by the Sunny
Matrix warranty.
10.3 Storing the Sunny Matrix
Store the Sunny Matrix in a dry place where the ambient temperature is alwa ys between –25 °C and
+60 °C.
10.4 Disposing of the Sunny Matrix
Please dispose of the Sunny Matrix at an authorized disposal company.
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11 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Rectification
Pop up window
The pop up window does not
open.
Preview
The preview is not displayed.
Load time
The pages do no load
immediately.
The Sunny Matrix displays
right angles.
Display is empty
The Sunny Matrix shows nothing
on the display.
The Display flickers A slide uses display areas which
Display flashes off shortly Only 1 slide is set in the slide
Po p up win dow s ar e bl ock ed b y
the web browser or additional
programs (e.g. Google
Toolbar).
The is no Adobe Flash Player
installed on the computer.
The load time of some pages
can be up to 10 seconds
(e.g. for individual slides)
A special character was entered
in a slide that the Sunny Matrix
does not recognize.
A special character was entered
in the web browser for the Web
Text that the Sunny Matrix does
not recognize.
The Sunny Matrix has no
connection to the Sunny
WebBox and the standard slide
show is switched on, but is
empty.
use the same modules.
show. A display time of
120 seconds, for example, is set
for this slide. After the display
time, the Sunny Matrix flashes
off shortly since the slide is newly
loaded.
Set in the web browser and
when necessary in additional
programs that pop up windows
are to be allowed.
Install a Adobe Flash Player on
the computer.
Set the special character as
described in section
8.6.1”Setting special
characters” (page51).
Enter the special character as
described in section
8.6.2”Special characters for
the Web Text” (page53).
Switch the standard slide show
off or set the standard slide
show as described in section
7.7”Standard slide show (10)”
(page44).
Check the set display areas or
do not use display areas that use
the same modules in one slide.
Set the display time for this slide
to 0 seconds. When the display
time is set to 0 seconds the
Sunny Matrix displays the slide
permanently. The Sunny Matrix
does not have to reload the
slide.
Set further slides in the slide
show.
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Problem Cause Rectification
Display does not move on to
the next slide.
In the slide show with several
slides, the display time of one of
the slides has been set to
Change the display time of the
slide from 0 seconds to a display
time longer than 0 seconds.
0 seconds.
When the display time is set to
0 seconds the Sunny Matrix
displays the slide permanently.
With this setting, the Sunny
Matrix does not change to the
next slide.
Connection
There is no connection to the
Sunny WebBox
The Sunny WebBox is not
connected to the Ethernet
network or integrated.
Integrate the Sunny WebBox
into the Ethernet network as
de scr ibe d in the Sun ny W ebBox
manual.
Password lost Carry out a reset of the Sunny
Matrix via the reset button as
described in section
8.9”Restoring factory settings
(reset)” (page58).
Forgotten IP Address Carry out a reset of the Sunny
Matrix via the reset button as
described in section
8.9”Restoring factory settings
(reset)” (page58).
User interface
Pages of the user interface a
incompletey displayed or not at
all.
Time is incorrect
The Sunny Matrix does not
display the correct hour.
Settings on the Sunny Matrix
user interface are being carried
out at the same time as the
Sunny Matrix Admin Tool is
being used.
A Master Sunny WebBox is set
as time source with a firmware
version lower than 1.50.
Do not access the Sunny Matrix
via the user interface and the
Sunny Matrix Admin Tool at the
same time.
Carry out a firmware update for
the Master Sunny WebBox.
Use the Sunny Matrix internal
real time clock as time source.
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12 Technical Data
Communication
Data logger communication Ethernet
Interfaces
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45
Max. number of devices
Ethernet (Sunny WebBox) 50
Max. communication range
Ethernet 100 m
Power supply
input voltage 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption Typically 20 W + 5 W per 4-character display module
Current input maximum 1.9 A
Environmental conditions during operation
Ambient temperature -25 °C to +60 °C
Protection rating IP54
General data
Dimensions (B/H/T) 800 mm x 400 mm x 120 mm
800 mm x 800 mm x 120 mm
800 mm x 1000 mm x 120 mm
Nett Weight approx. 15 kg (400 mm model)
approx. 20 kg (800 mm model)
approx. 25 kg (1000 mm model)
Shipping dimensions (W/H/D) 340 mm / 980 mm / 530 mm (400 mm model)
340 mm / 980 mm / 930 mm (800 mm model)
340 mm / 1175 mm / 930 mm (1000 mm model)
Gross Weight approx. 40 kg (400 mm model)
approx. 50 kg (800 mm model)
approx. 60 kg (1000 mm model)
Mounting location outdoor
Applicability Wall mounting
Character height 51 mm
Character width 35.5 mm
Line length 4, 8, 12 or 16 characters
Number of lines up to 2 lines (400 mm version)
up to 4 lines (800 mm and 1000 mm version)
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Line layout positioning to customer specification
Foil design artwork to customer specification
Features
Operation Integrated web server
Warranty, Certificates and Permits www.SMA.de/en
Information displayed
General information time, date, personal text, personal web text
System data Current output, daily yield, total yield, CO
saving
2
Sunny SensorBox data Ambient temperature, module temperature,Solar
irradiation of the integrated irradiation sensor, wind
speed
Sunny Island data Battery charge level
Accessories
Optional software Sunny Matrix Admin Tool
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13 Menu Overview
Start Preview
Setings System Time settings
• Time source WebBox
•Date and time
Device Settings
• Brightness control
• Space before unit
• Hiding the unit
• Banner text speed
Passwords
• Password
Sunny Matrix Software:
• Factory settings
•Restart
Network Network:
• Obtain IP address
• IP address
•Subnet mask
• Gateway address
• DNS server addressDNS server address
•Mac ID
WebBox connection
• IP address
• Standard slide show
Format Yield
•Power
• Solar irradiation
•Daily energy
• Overall energy
•CO2 saving
General
•Time
•Date
•Outside temp.
•Module temp.
Display Slide show
Special characters
Slide
Configuration
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14 Glossary
DNS (Domain Name System)/ DNS Address
DNS is a service which administers the name space of the internet. The main task of the DNS service
is to find the IP addresses of internet site names (DNS addresses) and to create a connection.
A DNS address is the same as an IP address, only with a name, which is easier to remember than the
number chain of an IP address. FOr most people it is easier to remember names than number chains.
If one in the internet calls up the www.SMA.de/en site by typing in the name of the internet site, the
DNS service looks in a directory for the IP address (connection address e.g. "208.33.186.52") under
which this internet address can be reached and creates a connection to this IP address. One can also
set up a DNS address for devices which have a connection to the internet.
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15 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Technical Service Line. We
require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
• Type of inverter
• Type of communication interface between Sunny WebBox and the inverters
• Sunny WebBox serial number
• Sunny Matrix serial number
• Firmware version of the Sunny Matrix
SMA Solar Technology AG
Sonnenallee 1
34266 Niestetal, Germany
www.SMA.de
SMA Serviceline
Inverters: +49 561 9522 1499
Communication: +49 561 9522 2499
Fax: +49 561 9522 4699
E-Mail: serviceline@SMA.de
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in full, requires the written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Any internal company copying of the document for the
purposes of evaluating the product or its correct implementation is allowed and does not require permission.
Exclusion of liability
The general terms and conditions of delivery of SMA Solar Technology AG shall apply.
The content of these documents is continually checked and amended, where necessary. However, discrepancies cannot be
excluded. No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents. The latest version is available online at www.SMA.de
or from the usual sales channels.
Guarantee or liability claims for damages of any kind are excluded if they are caused by one or more of the following:
• Damages during transportation
• Improper or inappropriate use of the product
• Operating the product in an unintended environment
• Operating the product whilst ignoring relevant, statutory safety regulations in the deployment location
• Ignoring safety warnings and instructions contained in all documents relevant to the product
• Operating the product under incorrect safety or protection conditions
• Altering the product or supplied software without authority
• The product malfunctions due to operating attached or neighboring devices beyond statutory limit values
• In case of unforeseen calamity or force majeure
The use of supplied software produced by SMA Solar Technology AG is subject to the following conditions:
• SMA Solar Technology AG rejects any liability for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of software developed by
SMA Solar Technology AG. This also applies to the provision or non-provision of support activities.
• Supplied software not developed by SMA Solar Technology AG is subject to the respective licensing and liability agreements
of the manufacturer.
SMA Factory Warranty
The current guarantee conditions come enclosed with your device. These are also available online at www.SMA.de and can be
downloaded or are available on paper from the usual sales channels if required.
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Germany
Tel. +49 561 9522-0
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