SMA RS485 User Manual

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Accessory for

SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US SUNNY BOY 2500HF-US SUNNY BOY 3000HF-US

RS485-Quick Module

Installation Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions for RS485-Quick Module

accessory, that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter.

The RS485-QuickModule isdesignedandtestedaccordingtointernational safety requirements,but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the RS485-Quick Module. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the RS485-Quick Module, you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this Installation Guide.

Warnings in this document

Awarningdescribesahazardtoequipmentorpersonnel.Itcallsattentiontoaprocedureorpractice, which,ifnotcorrectlyperformedoradheredto,couldresultindamagetoordestructionofpartorall of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury.

DANGER

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

WARNING

WARNINGindicates 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 is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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Other Symbols in this document

In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this installation guide:

Information

This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you should know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.

General Warnings

All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and

National Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code®

CSA C22.1. This document does not and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulation or codes applicable to the installation and use of the inverter, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the inverter.

For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center.

Before installing or using the RS485-Quick Module, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings on the RS485-Quick Module in this installation guide.

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Table of Contents

1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.4 Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 Appropriate Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.1 RS485 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1.2 Multi-function relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 RS485-Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1 Scope of Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.2 Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.3 Interior View of the RS485 Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Preparations for the RS485 Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.1 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.2 Checking the Country Setting via the Rotary Switches . . . . . . . 13 4.3 Configuring the RS485 Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.3.1 Setting the language and installation country via the rotary switch . . . . . . . 14 4.3.2 Communication via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.4 Terminating the RS485 Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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5 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.1 Open SMA DC-Disconnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.2 Connecting the RS485 Quick Module to the RS485 bus. . . . . 20

5.2.1 Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.3 Preparing the cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.4Installing the Cable Pipe and Introducing the Cable into the

Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.5Replacing Standard Quick Modules with

RS485 Quick Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.6 Connecting the RS485 cable to the RS485 Quick Module. . . 23 5.7 Multi-function relay connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.7.1 Connection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.8Closing the SMA DC-Disconnect and

Commissioning the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6 Decommissioning and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.1 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 8 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Information on this Manual

1 Information on this Manual

1.1 Validity

This guide applies to the RS485-Quick Module (485QMUS-10-NR) for the following SMA inverters:

•Sunny Boy 2000HFUS (SB 2000HFUS-30)

•Sunny Boy 2500HFUS (SB 2500HFUS-30)

•Sunny Boy 3000HFUS (SB 3000HFUS-30)

1.2 Target Group

This manual is for qualified personnel. An qualified personnel has been sufficiently trained and has proven capabilities and knowledge relating to the construction and operation of the device. An qualified personnel is trained to deal with the dangers and hazards involved in installing electrical systems.

1.3 Additional Information

Detailedinformationregardinginstallation,commissioning,maintenanceandtroubleshootingcanbe found in the inverter installation guide.

Further information about SMA America, LLC equipment is available in the download section of the www.SMA-America.com website. Among other things, the download area contains the following items:

•Information on communication between devices by Bluetooth Wireless Technology by SMA America, LLC in the "SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology" technical description

•Information on detecting a free NetID in a Bluetooth network can be found in the Sunny Explorer user manual.

1.4 Nomenclature

In this document, SMA America, LLC, and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are hereinafter referred to as SMA.

The "RS485-Quick Module 485QMUS-10-NR" is referred to in the following as "RS485-Quick Module".

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2 Safety

2.1 Appropriate Usage

The RS485-Quick Module is provided as an upgrade kit or included in the scope of delivery of the inverter.

TheRS485-QuickModule is only suitablefor usewithSMAinverters oftypeSunnyBoy 2000HF-US / 2500HF-US / 3000HF-US. Please also observe the installation guide of the respective inverter.

2.1.1 RS485 interface

TheRS485-QuickModuleallowsthesetupofacable-connectedRS485communicationbetweenthe aforementioned inverters.

2.1.2 Multi-function relay

The RS485-Quick Module has a multi-function relay that can serve as a fault signaling contact, amongst other things. The inverter will trip the fault signaling contact as soon as an error occurs.

2.2 Safety Instructions

DANGER

Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter.

•Only qualified personnel may perform work on the inverter.

•Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC side as described in the inverter's installation guide.

NOTICE

Electrostatic discharges can damage the RS485-Quick Module and the inverter.

• Ground yourself before touching a component part. Touch PE or a groundedobject.

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