SMA POWER PLANT CONTROLLER User Manual
Operating Manual
POWER PLANT CONTROLLER
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Design of the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Operating and Display Elements of the Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 User Interface of the Power Plant Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.1 Design of the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.4.2 "My System" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.4.3 "PPC" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4 Scope of Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Requirements for Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Mounting the Power Plant Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Overview of the Connection Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Connecting the Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.4 Connecting Analog Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5 Connecting Network Cables and Optical Fibers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1 Safety during Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2 Adjusting Network Settings on the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.3 Installing the Droid Sans Font on the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.4 Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.5 Changing Language and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.6 Adjusting the Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.6.1 Adjusting IP Addresses of the Power Plant Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.6.2 Adjusting the Configuration of the Sunny Centrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.6.3 Adjusting the Configuration of the Cluster Controllers and Inverter Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.6.4 Adjusting the Configuration of the Network Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.6.5 Adjusting the Configuration of the Power Plant Controller Slaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.7 Adjusting the Settings of the Modbus Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.8 Transmitting Output Values to Devices of the PV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.9 Selecting the Signal Source and Adjusting the Scaling of Measured Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.10 Local Specification of Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.11 Saving and Restoring Settings of the Power Plant Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.12 Calling Up the System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.12.1 Calling Up the Overview of the Entire System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7.12.2 Retrieving the Status and Current Data of All Devices in the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.1 Calling up Information on Software Version and Service-Relevant Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.2 Calling-Up and Acknowledging Error, Warning and Event Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.3 Errors and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.4 Corrective Measures in the Event of Disturbance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
9.1 Maintenance and Replacement Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9.2 Checking the Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9.3 Switching the Power Plant Controller On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9.4 Checking the Enclosure and Enclosure Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.5 Replacing the SD Memory Card of the Power Plant Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
10.1 Disassembling the Power Plant Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.2 Disposing of the Power Plant Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11 Periodic Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
11.1 Cable Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11.1.1 Inserting the Cable into the Cable Feed-Through Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
11.1.2 Inserting the Cable in the Cable Gland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
11.2 Clamp Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
11.2.1 Connecting Insulated Conductors to Spring-Cage Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
11.2.2 Connecting the Shield Contact of the Cable Using a Shield Clamping Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
11.2.3 Installing Network Cables to the RJ45 Keystone Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
11.3 Settings on the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11.3.1 Logging Into the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
11.3.1.1 Logging In at the Touch Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11.3.1.2 Logging In on the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11.3.2 Logging Out of the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
12 Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
13 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
13.1 Structure of the System Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
13.2 Principle of the Communication Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
13.3 Scaling of the Analog Measuring Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
13.4 Output Value Specification Under Fault Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
13.5 Directive for Secure Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
13.6 Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
14 Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Validity
This document is valid for the following device types from production version P7 and software version 01.03.20.R.:
• Power Plant Controller (PPC-10)
The production version is indicated on the type label.
You can read off the software version via the user interface.
Target Group
The activities described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must have the
following skills:
• Knowledge of how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices
• Training in the installation and configuration of IT systems
• Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives
• Knowledge of operation and control of PV power plants on medium-voltage grids and high-voltage grids
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
Additional Information
Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com:
Document title Document type
Interface for Modbus Communication SUNNY WEBBOX / SC-COM Modbus
Interface
Technical Description
Symbols
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage
Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not safety-relevant
☐ Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal
☑ Desired result
✖ A problem that might occur
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Typographies
Typography Use Example
bold • Display messages
• Elements on a user interface
• Parameters
•Terminals
•Slots
• Elements to be selected or entered
> • Connects several elements to be selected • Select PV system > Detection.
[Button/Key] • Button or key to be selected or pressed • Select [Start detection].
• Select the parameter
ExlTrfErrEna and set to Off.
• Select the tab Parameters.
Nomenclature
Complete designation Designation in this document
SMA Power Plant Controller Power Plant Controller
SMA Cluster Controller Cluster Controller
Sunny Central CP XT Sunny Central
The Sunny Centrals and Cluster Controllers connected to the Power Plant Controller are referred to as devices.
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Designation Explanation
AC Alternating Current ‒
DC Direct Current ‒
ESD Electrostatic Discharge ‒
IP Internet Protocol ‒
LAN Local Area Network ‒
LED Light-Emitting Diode ‒
PE Protective Earth Protective conductor
PV Photovoltaics ‒
SC Subscriber Connector Plug for connection via optical fiber
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2 Safety
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product. To prevent
personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and
observe all safety information at all times.
2.1 Intended Use
The Power Plant Controller is a device for the automatic control of large-scale PV power plants and the implementation
of active power and reactive power setpoints in large-scale PV power plants according to grid operator specifications.
The Power Plant Controller is suitable for indoor use. The Power Plant Controller without touch display is also suitable for
outdoor use.
The Power Plant Controller is designed for industrial use.
The Power Plant Controller must only be used with supported devices:
• Sunny Central Communication Controller (SC-COM) from firmware version 1.01
• Sunny Central 2200 / Sunny Central 2500 from firmware version 1.0
• SMA Cluster Controller from firmware version 1.0
• Sunny Tripower 60 with Inverter Manager from firmware version 1.45
• Transducer and network analyzer* :
Manufacturer Model
Ardetem TRM4
Janitza UMG 604 / UMG 605
Schneider Electric ION 7550 / ION 7650 / ION 8600
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-735
When using the network analyzer Janitza UMG 604 / UMG 605, do not operate it in the same grid segment as
the inverters connected to the Power Plant Controller, since mutual interference may occur.
Only perform work on the Power Plant Controller using the appropriate tools and in compliance with the ESD protection
regulations.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or
distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for this product. Unauthorized changes or modifications will void any warranty
claims.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
The type labels must be permanently attached to the product.
Only use the Power Plant Controller in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation. Any
other use can result in personal injury or property damage.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product.
• Read and observe the documentation.
• Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference.
* More transducers and network analyzers are available on request.
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Electric shock due to live voltage
Danger of electric shock if work is executed incorrectly or under fault conditions. This results in death or serious injury.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Disconnect the supply voltage before performing any work on the Power Plant Controller.
• Observe the five safety rules when disconnecting the supply voltage:
– Disconnect from voltage sources
– Ensure that the device cannot be reconnected.
– Ensure that no voltage is present
– Ground and short-circuit the device
– Cover and isolate any adjacent live components
• Wait one minute for the capacitors of the redundant electricity supply to discharge.
Electric shock due to damaged Power Plant Controller
Operating a damaged Power Plant Controller can lead to hazardous situations that result in death or serious injuries
due to electric shock.
• Only operate the Power Plant Controller when it is in perfect working order and safe to operate.
• Check the Power Plant Controller regularly for visible damage.
• Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.
• Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
Danger to life due to blocked escape routes
In hazardous situations, blocked escape routes can lead to death or serious injury.
• An escape route of at least 500 mm width must be available at all times. Make sure the minimum passage width
of the escape route meets local standards.
• Observe the minimum clearances when installing the Power Plant Controller.
• Do not place any objects in the escape route area.
• Remove all tripping hazards from escape routes.
Damage to the Power Plant Controller due to moisture penetration
Dust intrusion or moisture penetration can damage the Power Plant Controller or impair its functionality.
• Do not open the Power Plant Controller when humidity exceeds 95%.
• Only perform maintenance work on the Power Plant Controller when the environment is dry and free of dust.
Damage to the Power Plant Controller due to overvoltage
When overvoltage occurs, the Power Plant Controller can be damaged.
• Provide the Power Plant Controller with an external overvoltage protection.
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Damage to the Power Plant Controller due to unauthorized access
If the Power Plant Controller is left unlocked, it will be freely accessible to unauthorized persons.
• Lock the Power Plant Controller after commissioning.
• Remove the key from the door lock.
• Store the keys in a safe place.
• Secure the user interface using a secure password.
• Secure your Internet connection from cyber attacks by appropriate safety measures.
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3 Product Overview
3.1 System Overview
The Power Plant Controller assumes the park management function in large PV systems. The PV system can combine both
central inverters and decentralized string inverters, which are monitored and controlled by Cluster Controllers.
Figure1: Principle of signal transfer in a PV system with Power Plant Controller
In the Power Plant Controller, the setpoints for grid management services are received and compared with the values
measured at the point of interconnection. Based on this comparison, the Power Plant Controller calculates the required
output values and transmits these values to the central inverters and the Cluster Controllers or the Inverter Manager.
The Power Plant Controller can receive setpoints digitally, analog, and via Modbus protocol. The setpoints are
transmitted by the grid operator or by a higher-level SCADA system via Modbus protocol.
The measured values that the Power Plant Controller receives are measured at the point of interconnection, processed by
a network analyzer, and transmitted to the Power Plant Controller as analog values or via Modbus protocol.
Transmission of the output values from the Power Plant Controller to central inverters, Cluster Controllers and the
Inverter Manager takes place via Modbus protocol.
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3.2 Design of the Product
Figure2: Exterior and interior views of the Power Plant Controller
Position Designation
ATouch display*
B Control unit
CConnection area
*optional
3.3 Operating and Display Elements of the Control Unit
Figure3: Operating and display elements of the control unit
Position Designation
ALEDs
BDevice display
CKeypad
The network settings of the three LAN interfaces of the Power Plant Controller can be displayed
using the info button.
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LEDs
LED Designation Explanation
Power LED • Glowing red: The Power Plant Controller is starting.
• Glowing green: The start process has been completed.
The Power Plant Controller is working normally.
Status LED The status LED is only relevant if the start process has been
completed and the Power LED is glowing green.
• Glowing red: The Power Plant Controller shows a
disturbance.
• Glowing yellow: The Power Plant Controller shows a
warning.
• Glowing green: The Power Plant Controller is working
normally.
Data carrier status LED This LED is for service purposes.
3.4 User Interface of the Power Plant Controller
3.4.1 Design of the User Interface
Figure4: Design of the user interface (example)
Position Explanation
A First-level navigation line
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Position Explanation
B Second-level navigation line (see Section3.4.3 ""PPC"", page14)
This navigation line only appears if PPC has been selected in the first-level navigation line.
C Left menu bar
The design of the menu bar depends on the selection in the second-level navigation line.
DInput area
If an entry is not plausible, it will not be accepted or the field will turn red.
E Display of the current measured values
The display can be shown or hidden by clicking on the header.
F Status bar
First-Level Navigation Line
Figure5: Design of the first-level navigation line (example)
Position Explanation
A Provides an overview of instantaneous values for the entire PV system
B Opens the second-level navigation line which is used to make settings for the Power Plant Controller and
the connected devices
C Logs the user or installer out of the user interface
The Power Plant Controller is only protected from unauthorized access after logout.
Status bar
Figure6: Design of the status bar (example)
Position Explanation
A Current software version
B Opens the dialog to change the passwords
This icon only appears if the password is not in line with the security guidelines.
C Indicates which parameters of the Power Plant Controller are used for control:
• Local: The Power Plant Controller is using the parameters set on the user interface.
• Remote: The Power Plant Controller uses the values received through communication.
D Information on the status of the logged-in user
E Information on the current system time of the Power Plant Controller
3.4.2 "My System"
Once you have logged in to the user interface of the Power Plant Controller, the system overview opens. The designation
"My system" is used as a placeholder for the name that you give to your system.
Here you can find information on the name and total power of the PV system as well as the instantaneous values for grid
voltage, power frequency, active power and reactive power measured at the selected network analyzer.
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For each instantaneous value, the field Active values indicates whether the default value or the redundant value is used.
3.4.3 "PPC"
Menu field Explanation
Overview Displays the number of all installed Sunny Centrals and Cluster Controllers in the entire PV system,
as well as the number of connected and inaccessible devices
Instantaneous
values
Settings In this area, the following settings can be displayed and adjusted:
Grid management
services
Provides an overview of instantaneous values of the Sunny Centrals, Cluster Controllers and
network analyzers
• Type label: provides unchanging, service-relevant information which is required if faults have
occurred
• Device: User interface language and Power Plant Controller time settings
• Access control: Passwords of the user groups
• System communication: IP addresses of Power Plant Controllers, Sunny Centrals,
Cluster Controllers and Inverter Managers as well as activating and deactivating the
communication
• Modbus server: Configuration of the Modbus server (installer mode only)
In this area, the following settings can be adjusted:
• Device table inverters: IP addresses of the Sunny Centrals and configuration of the
communication between the Sunny Centrals and the Power Plant Controller (installer mode
only)
• Device table Modbus gateways: IP addresses of the Cluster Controller and
Inverter Manager as well as configuration of the communication between these devices and
the Power Plant Controller (installer mode only)
• Device table PPC Slave: IP addresses of the Power Plant Controller slaves and the type of
slave operation as well as grouping of the slaves
• Device table Power analyzers: Configuration of the network analyzers and entry of the
corresponding IP address (installer mode only)
• Setpoint: Change of setpoint mode from Remote (Modbus protocol or analog values) to
Local (fixed setpoint) and entry of the fixed setpoints for active power and reactive power
with local setpoint transmission (installer mode only)
• Input signals: Selection and scaling of the signals sent from the point of interconnection to
the Power Plant Controller
Events Displays all the errors and warnings that have occurred
The errors and warnings are acknowledged here.
Backup and
restore
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Enables the current configuration of the Power Plant Controller to be saved or updated via SD
memory card
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Scope of Delivery
4 Scope of Delivery
Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your distributor if the scope of
delivery is incomplete or damaged.
Figure7: Components included in the scope of delivery
Position Quantity Designation
A 1 Power Plant Controller
B 1 Wall mounting bracket
C2Screw
D 1 each Operating manual, circuit diagram
E4/8Keystone jack*
F 2 Patch cable*
*optional
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5 Mounting
5.1 Requirements for Mounting
Requirements for the Mounting Location
Danger to life due to fire or explosion if mounted at an unsuitable location
Mounting the Power Plant Controller in areas with a high fire hazard can result in fire. This can result in death or serious
injury.
• Do not mount the Power Plant Controller on flammable construction materials.
• Do not mount the Power Plant Controller in areas containing highly flammable materials.
• Do not mount the Power Plant Controller in potentially explosive atmospheres.
☐ The mounting location must not be in a living or office area.
☐ The mounting location must not block any escape routes.
☐ The mounting location must be freely and safely accessible at all times without the necessity for any auxiliary
equipment (such as scaffolding or lifting platforms). Non-fulfillment of these criteria may restrict servicing.
☐ The mounting location and the mounting foundation must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the
Power Plant Controller (see Section12 "Technical Data", page55).
☐ The ambient conditions at the mounting location must be suitable for the operation of the Power Plant Controller
(see Section12 "Technical Data", page55).
☐ The mounting location should not be exposed to direct solar irradiation.
☐ The Power Plant Controller with touch display must be mounted indoors.
☐ The Power Plant Controller must be mounted on a solid support surface.
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Dimensions for Mounting
Figure8: Dimensions of the Power Plant Controller
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Minimum Clearances
Observing the minimum clearances allows you to easily mount, open and close the Power Plant Controller. The opening
angle of the door is 180°.
☐ Minimum clearances must be observed.
Figure9: Minimum clearances
Permitted and prohibited mounting positions:
☐ Only mount the Power Plant Controller in a permitted position.
☐ The Power Plant Controller should be mounted at eye level. This will make it easier to adjust settings on the display.
☐ The Power Plant Controller should be closed for mounting. This will prevent dust from penetrating the enclosure.
Figure10: Permitted and prohibited mounting positions
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5.2 Mounting the Power Plant Controller
Danger of crushing from falling Power Plant Controller if mounted incorrectly
The Power Plant Controller is very heavy. If inappropriately transported or mounted, the Power Plant Controller can fall
down. This can result in crushing.
• Two people are needed to transport and mount the Power Plant Controller.
• Use mounting material suitable for the support surface when mounting the Power Plant Controller.
Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery):
☐ At least four screws suitable for the support surface and the weight of the Power Plant Controller
☐ At least four washers
☐ If required, at least four screw anchors suitable for the support surface
Procedure:
1. Align the wall mounting bracket horizontally on the wall and use it to mark the position of the drill holes. Use at least
three holes in the wall mounting bracket.
2. Drill holes at the marked positions.
3. Insert screw anchors, if necessary.
4. Attach the wall mounting bracket using appropriate screws and
washers.
5. Hook the Power Plant Controller into the wall mounting bracket.
6. Make sure that the Power Plant Controller is correctly positioned on the wall mounting bracket and can be secured
with two screws in the inside.
7. Mark the drill hole on the bottom side of the Power Plant Controller.
8. Lift the Power Plant Controller vertically out of the wall mounting bracket and place it on a suitable support surface.
9. Drill the hole at the marked position.
10. If necessary, insert the screw anchor.
11. Hook the Power Plant Controller into the wall mounting bracket.
12. Attach the Power Plant Controller to the wall using suitable screws
and washers.
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13. Open the door of the Power Plant Controller.
14. Secure the Power Plant Controller to the inside of the wall
mounting bracket using the two screws provided. Only fasten the
screws hand-tight (torque: 6 Nm).
15. Make sure that the Power Plant Controller is securely attached.
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