SMA POWER PLANT CONTROLLER User Manual

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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	Technical Description
Interface

Symbols

	Symbol		Explanation
			Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
	'$1*(5

			Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury
	:$51,1*

			Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury
	&$87,21

			Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage
	/05*$&

			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
bold	•	Display messages
	•	Elements on a user interface
	•	Parameters
	•	Terminals
	•	Slots
	•	Elements to be selected or entered

Example

•Select the parameter

ExlTrfErrEna and set to Off.

•Select the tab Parameters.

>	•	Connects several elements to be selected	•	Select PV system > Detection.
[Button/Key]	•	Button or key to be selected or pressed	•	Select [Start detection].

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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Thissectioncontainssafetyinformationthatmustbeobservedatalltimeswhenworkingonorwiththeproduct.Toprevent 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.

ThePower Plant Controllerissuitableforindooruse.ThePower Plant Controllerwithouttouchdisplayisalsosuitablefor 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 distributedbySMASolarTechnologyAGforthisproduct.Unauthorizedchangesormodificationswillvoidanywarranty 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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2.2 Safety Information

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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.

:$51,1*

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.

/05*$&

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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3.1 System Overview

ThePower Plant ControllerassumestheparkmanagementfunctioninlargePVsystems.ThePVsystemcancombineboth central inverters and decentralized string inverters, which are monitored and controlled by Cluster Controllers.

Figure 1: 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.

ThemeasuredvaluesthatthePower Plant Controllerreceivesaremeasuredatthepointofinterconnection,processedby 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

Figure 2: Exterior and interior views of the Power Plant Controller

Position Designation

ATouch display*

BControl unit

CConnection area

* optional

3.3 Operating and Display Elements of the Control Unit

Figure 3: 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

3.4.1Design of the User Interface

Figure 4: Design of the user interface (example)

Position Explanation

AFirst-level navigation line

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BSecond-level navigation line (see Section 3.4.3 ""PPC"", page 14)

This navigation line only appears if PPC has been selected in the first-level navigation line.

CLeft 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

Figure 5: Design of the first-level navigation line (example)

Position Explanation

AProvides an overview of instantaneous values for the entire PV system

BOpensthe second-level navigation line which is used to make settings for thePower Plant Controllerand the connected devices

CLogs the user or installer out of the user interface

The Power Plant Controller is only protected from unauthorized access after logout.

Status bar

Figure 6: Design of the status bar (example)

Position Explanation

ACurrent software version

BOpens the dialog to change the passwords

This icon only appears if the password is not in line with the security guidelines.

CIndicates 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"

OnceyouhaveloggedintotheuserinterfaceofthePower Plant Controller,thesystemoverviewopens.Thedesignation "My system" is used as a placeholder for the name that you give to your system.

Here youcanfind information onthe nameandtotalpowerofthe PVsystemas well as the instantaneousvalues for grid voltage, power frequency, active power and reactive power measured at the selected network analyzer.

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Foreachinstantaneousvalue,thefieldActive values indicateswhetherthedefaultvalueortheredundantvalueisused.

3.4.3"PPC"

Menu field	Explanation
Overview	DisplaysthenumberofallinstalledSunny CentralsandCluster ControllersintheentirePVsystem,
	as well as the number of connected and inaccessible devices
Instantaneous	Provides an overview of instantaneous values of the Sunny Centrals, Cluster Controllers and
values	network analyzers
Settings	In this area, the following settings can be displayed and adjusted:

•Type label:providesunchanging,service-relevantinformationwhichisrequirediffaultshave 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)

Gridmanagement	In this area, the following settings can be adjusted:
services	• 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	Enables the current configuration of the Power Plant Controller to be saved or updated via SD
restore	memory card

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4 Scope of Delivery

Check thescopeof deliveryforcompleteness andanyexternally visibledamage.Contactyour distributorifthescope of delivery is incomplete or damaged.

Figure 7: Components included in the scope of delivery

Position	Quantity	Designation
A	1	Power Plant Controller
B	1	Wall mounting bracket
C	2	Screw
D	1 each	Operating manual, circuit diagram
E	4/8	Keystone jack*
F	2	Patch cable*

* optional

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5.1 Requirements for Mounting

Requirements for the Mounting Location

:$51,1*

Danger to life due to fire or explosion if mounted at an unsuitable location

MountingthePower Plant Controllerinareaswithahighfirehazardcanresultinfire.Thiscanresultindeathorserious 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 Section 12 "Technical Data", page 55).

The ambient conditions at the mounting location must be suitable for the operation of the Power Plant Controller (see Section 12 "Technical Data", page 55).

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

Figure 8: 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.

Figure 9: 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.

Figure 10: Permitted and prohibited mounting positions

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5.2 Mounting the Power Plant Controller

&$87,21

Danger of crushing from falling Power Plant Controller if mounted incorrectly

ThePower Plant Controllerisveryheavy.Ifinappropriatelytransportedormounted,thePower Plant Controllercanfall 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.Alignthewallmountingbrackethorizontallyonthewalland useittomarkthepositionofthedrillholes.Useatleast 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. AttachthePower Plant Controllertothewallusingsuitablescrews

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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