Ubiquiti SM-SP-40 operation manual

SolarPoint

4x PoE Smart MPPT Charger

Model: SM-SP-40

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti® SolarPoint™ MPPT
Charger. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and includes the warranty terms.

Package Contents

SolarPoint NTC Thermistor Ferrules

(Qty. 6)

Wall Mount Kit Screw Kit H4 Connector

Removal Tool

Metal Strap

Zip Tie

Installation Requirements

• Flathead screwdriver

• 7 mm socket wrench

• Ferrule crimper or pliers

• 18 - 14 AWG wires for battery connection

• 24V or 2x 12V SLA, AGM, or Gel Lead battery

• Solar panel with H4 connectors (10 - 60V open circuit voltage)

• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all
wired Ethernet connections

• We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful
outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with
industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti. For
more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable

Hardware Overview

Power

Ethernet

Ports

Output

LED

System

LED

PV Panel

Terminal

Battery and NTC

Thermistor Terminal

Reset

Button

Terminal

Note: NTC Thermistor must be connected in order for

the battery to charge.

Interface

System LED

Description

Steady on when system is powered on;
Red when battery polarity is reversed.

Press and hold the Reset button for 10
seconds to restore factory default settings.

Press and hold the Reset button for 16

seconds if:
Reset
Button

• The device does not respond to a factory
reset.

• The web interface is unreachable.

• There doesn't appear to be any other
noticeable activity

Battery and
NTC Thermistor
Terminal

Power Terminal

PV Panel Terminals

Ethernet Ports

Output LED

Terminal block for NTC Thermistor and battery.
(

NTC Thermistor must be connected in

order for the battery to charge
Two-pin terminal block for power (24VDC out)
H4 connectors for solar panel

Maximum open circuit voltage 60V
Supports 10/100 Ethernet connections and

passive 24V, 2-pair PoE output.
Steady on when output power is enabled.

PV Panel
Terminal

.)

Hardware Installation

Note: Prior to use, it is recommended to write down the

factory default password for this device. The password can
be found on the sticker located under the SolarPoint cover.

Pole Mounting

1. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the mounting slots
on the back of the SolarPoint.

2. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket
wrench to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the
strap to the pole.

Wall Mounting

1. Attach the two wall mount brackets to the back of the
SolarPoint.

2. Install the wall mount level securely to the wall.

3. Align the wall mount brackets over the wall mount level and
slide it down until it is secure.

Electrical Connections

1. Press down and slide the port cover forward.

2. Lift the port cover up.

3. Remove the four-pin connector from the battery terminal block.

4. Crimp a ferrule on one end of the wire.

5. Insert the crimped wire into the appropriate slot on the
four-pin connector. Using a flathead screwdriver, secure the
wire to the connector by tightening the screw until it stops.

6. Repeat steps four and five until the connector is fully occupied
with all four wires.

7. Connect wires and NTC Thermistor to batteries.

Note: The battery will not be charged without

connecting the NTC Thermistor.

24VDC

NTC
Thermistor

NTC
Thermistor

Note: Use SLA, AGM or Gel Lead batteries.

8. Attach the NTC Thermistor and battery cable using the four-pin
connector.

9. Attach the PV panel cables.

Connecting Ethernet

1. Connect Ethernet cable(s) to the Ethernet port(s).

Note: PoE is disabled by default and can be enabled

using the configuration interface.

2. When you are finished, close the port cover.

Configuration

Connect to your LAN via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Ethernet

If connected to the LAN via Ethernet, the SolarPoint will attempt
to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Use the
Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool to determine its IP address.

If there is no DHCP server on the LAN, the SolarPoint will fall back
to the following IP address: 192.168.1.20

Wi-Fi

Connect your notebook, tablet, or smartphone to the SolarPoint
SSID named SolarPoint-XYZ, where XYZ represents the last three
characters in the MAC address of the SolarPoint.

Once connected to your wireless network, the SolarPoint will use
the following IP address: 192.168.153.1

User Interface

1. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the
SolarPoint. Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac).

2. Enter ubnt in the Username field.

3. Enter the password in the Password field (the password can be
found on the sticker located under the port cover.)

4. Click Set Device Location to set the location for your solar
system installation.

5. Click Power on the Settings screen and fill out the battery and
solar panel information.

Enabling PoE

To enable PoE on the SolarPoint:

1. Click Output on the Settings screen.

2. Click the toggle button from OFF to ON, for each port you
want to enable.

Specifications

SM-SP-40

Dimensions 202 x 186 x 50 mm (7.95 x 7.32 x 1.97")
Weight 650 g (1.43 lb)
Enclosure Characteristics UV-Resistant Polycarbonate, Outdoor Use
Max. Power Consumption 2W
Networking Interface (4) 10/100 Fast Ethernet Ports
Management Interface Ethernet

Button Reset
LEDs System, Output
Power Source PV Panel (H4 Connectors)
PV Input Voltage Range 10 - 60V

(Reverse Protection, Surge Protection)

Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 60V
PV Maximum Current 10A
PV Power Control MPPT
Output Interfaces 24VDC Passive PoE (Pins 4, 5+; 7, 8-)

Output Voltage Battery Voltage Limited to 24V

Maximum Power Output PoE: 17W

Battery Type 24V SLA, AGM, Gel lead battery
Absorption Voltage Steps 27.4V, 28.2V, 29.1V, 30V
Float Charge Voltage 95% of Absorption Voltage
Max. Charge Current 7A
Under Voltage Protection 22 – 23.6V Software Congurable

22V Hardware Protection

Two Priority Levels for Output Disable
Operating Temperature -20 to 50° C (-4 to 122° F)
Operating Humidity IPx4

Certications

Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz)

24VDC Terminal Block

(Surge Protection)

DC Out: 24W

Total: 40W Max.

FCC, IC, CE

Battery Charging Profile

Battery Charging Prole

Maximum Charging Current

Absorption Charge Voltage

Float Voltage

(95% of Absorption

Charge Voltage)

Trickle
Charge

% of Target Charging Voltage

Bulk

Charge

Charging Time

Absorption

Charge

Charging

Current

Battery
Voltage

Float

Charge

Battery Temperature ( C)

Absorption Charge Voltage

Dependency from Temperature



Note: Maximum charging current is limited by the power

available from the solar panel and is not to exceed 7A.

Safety Notices

1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be

submerged by water.

WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current
requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different
power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to
the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.

2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be
provided only by a qualified service technician.

3. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety
certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in
serious injury or death.

Limited Warranty

ui.com/support/warranty

The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an
individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class
actions.

Compliance

FCC

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This radio transmitter (FCC ID: SWX-SMSPW) has been approved by FCC.

ISED Canada

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-SMSPW) has been approved by ISED Canada.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC : 6545A-SMSPW) a été approuvé par ISDE Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

• This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment.

• This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm

between the radiator and your body.

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

AVIS IMPORTANT :

Déclaration sur l’exposition aux rayonnements:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites prévues pour l’exposition aux
rayonnements dans un environnement non contrôlé.

Lors de l’installation et de la mise en fonctionnement de l’équipement, assurez-vous
qu’il y ait une distance minimale de 20 cm entre l’élément rayonnant et vous.

Cet émetteur ne doit être installé à proximité d’aucune autre antenne ni d’aucun
autre émetteur, et ne doit être utilisé conjointement à aucun autre de ces appareils.

Australia and New Zealand

Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a
residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.

CE Marking

CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives
that are applicable to it.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

English

European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on
the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from
regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other
electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by
the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent
potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more
detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact
your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Deutsch

Die Europäische Richtlinie 2012/19/EU verlangt, dass technische Ausrüstung, die
direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist,
nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf. Das
Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt
entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses Gerät und andere
elektrische und elektronische Geräte über die dafür zuständigen und von der
Regierung oder örtlichen Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen.
Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei, potentielle negative
Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere
Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an die
örtlichen Behörden oder städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den Händler, bei
dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.

Español

La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio
aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no
seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los
residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación. Es responsabilidad
suya desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a través
de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y las autoridades
locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estará contribuyendo
a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las
personas. Si desea obtener información más detallada sobre la eliminación segura
de su aparato usado, consulte a las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida
y eliminación de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el
producto.

Français

La directive européenne 2012/19/UE exige que l’équipement sur lequel est apposé
ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté avec les autres ordures
ménagères. Ce symbole indique que le produit doit être éliminé dans un circuit
distinct de celui pour les déchets des ménages. Il est de votre responsabilité de jeter
ce matériel ainsi que tout autre matériel électrique ou électronique par les moyens
de collecte indiqués par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivités
territoriales. L’élimination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour but de
lutter contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce type de produits sur l’environnement et
la santé publique. Pour plus d’informations sur le mode d’élimination de votre ancien
équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de
traitement des déchets, ou l’endroit où vous avez acheté le produit.

Italiano

La direttiva europea 2012/19/UE richiede che le apparecchiature contrassegnate
con questo simbolo sul prodotto e/o sull’imballaggio non siano smaltite insieme
ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati. Il simbolo indica che questo prodotto non deve
essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti domestici. È responsabilità del proprietario
smaltire sia questi prodotti sia le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche
mediante le specifiche strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici
locali. Il corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze
potenzialmente negative per l’ambiente e per la salute dell’essere umano. Per ricevere
informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie apparecchiature in
Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti pubblici di competenza, il servizio di
smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto.

Declaration of Conformity

български [Bulgarian] С настоящото UBIQUITI декларира, че това устройство

SM-SP-40 е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и други приложими
разпоредби на Директиви 2014/53/EC, 2014/30/ЕС, 2014/35/ЕС. Цялостният текст на
ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес:

ui.com/compliance

Hrvatski [Croatian] UBIQUITI ovim putem izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj SM-SP-40 sukladan

osnovnim zahtjevima i ostalim bitnim odredbama Direktiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU,
2014/35/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj
adresi:

ui.com/compliance

Čeština [Czech] UBIQUITI tímto prohlašuje, že toto SM-SP-40 zařízení, je ve

shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic
2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. Úplné znění EU prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na
této internetové adrese:

Dansk [Danish] Hermed, UBIQUITI, erklærer at denne SM-SP-40 enhed, er i

overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiver
2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens fulde tekst
kan findes på følgende internetadresse:

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart UBIQUITI, dat deze SM-SP-40 apparaat, in

overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen
van richtlijnen 2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. De volledige tekst van de
EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:

ui.com/compliance

English

Hereby, UBIQUITI, declares that this SM-SP-40 device, is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives
2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU
available at the following internet address: ui.com/compliance

Eesti keel [Estonian] Käesolevaga UBIQUITI kinnitab, et antud SM-SP-40 seade,

on vastavus olulistele nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele direktiivide
2014/53/EL, 2014/30/EL, 2014/35/EL. ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on
kättesaadav järgmisel internetiaadressil:

Suomi [Finnish] Täten UBIQUITI vakuuttaa, että tämä SM-SP-40 laite, on yhdenmukainen

olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden sitä koskevien direktiivien 2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU,
2014/35/EU. EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen täysimittainen teksti on saatavilla
seuraavassa internetosoitteessa:

Français [French] Par la présente UBIQUITI déclare que l’appareil SM-SP-40, est

conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes des directives
2014/53/UE, 2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE. Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de
conformité est disponible à l’adresse internet suivante:

Deutsch [German] Hiermit erk lärt UBIQUITI, dass sich dieses SM-SP-40 Gerät, in

Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinien 2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU befindet. Der
vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse
verfügbar:

Ελληνικά [Greek] Δια του παρόντος, UBIQUITI, δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή

SM-SP-40, είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές σχετικές
διατάξεις των οδηγιών 2014/53/EE, 2014/30/EE, 2014/35/EE. Το πλήρες κείμενο της
δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο:

ui.com/compliance

Magyar [Hungarian] Ezennel UBIQUITI kijelenti, hogy ez a SM-SP-40 készülék megfelel

az alapvető követelményeknek és más vonatkozó 2014/53/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU
irányelvek rendelkezéseit. Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a
következő internetes címen:

Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér, UBIQUITI, því yfir að þetta SM-SP-40 tæki er í samræmi

við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipana 2014/53/ESB, 2014/30/ESB,
2014/35/ESB. Fullur texti ESB samræmisyfirlýsing er að finna á eftirfarandi netfangi:

ui.com/compliance

Italiano [Italian] Con la presente, UBIQUITI, dichiara che questo dispositivo SM-SP-40,

è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti delle direttive
2014/53/UE, 2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet:

Latviešu valoda [Latvian] Ar šo, UBIQUITI, deklarē, ka SM-SP-40 ierīce, ir

saskaņā ar būtiskajām prasībām un citiem attiecīgiem noteikumiem Direktīvās
2014/53/ES, 2014/30/ES, 2014/35/ES. Pilns ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams
šādā interneta vietnē:

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

Lietuvių kalba [Lithuanian] UBIQUITI dek laruoja, kad šis SM-SP-40 įrenginys atitinka

esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2014/53/ES, 2014/30/ES, 2014/35/ES Direktyvų
nuostatas. Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas šiuo interneto adresu:

ui.com/compliance

Malti [Maltese]

konformi mar-rekwiżiti essenzjali u dispożizzjonijiet rilevanti oħrajn ta ‘Direttivi
2014/53/UE,
minn ui.com/compliance

Norsk [Norwegian]

med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktivene
2014/53/EU,
tilgjengelig på følgende internettadresse: ui.com/compliance

Polski [Polish] Niniejszym, UBIQUITI, oświadcza, że urządzenie SM-SP-40, jest zgodny z

zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektyw
2014/53/UE,
pod następującym adresem internetowym:

Português [Portuguese] UBIQUITI declara que este dispositivo SM-SP-40, está conforme

com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições das Directivas 2014/53/UE,
2014/35/UE
seguinte endereço de Internet:

Română [Romanian] Prin prezenta, UBIQUITI declară că acest dispozitiv SM-SP-40

este în conformitate cu cerințele esențiale și alte prevederi relevante ale Directivelor
2014/53/UE,
este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet:

Slovenčina [Slovak]

súlade so základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími relevantnými ustanoveniami smernice
2014/53/EÚ,
internetovej adrese:

Slovenščina [Slovenian]

obveznimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami direktiv
in 2014/35/EU. Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na naslednjem spletnem
naslovu: ui.com/compliance

Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI declara que este dispositivo

SM-SP-40, cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de las Directivas 2014/53/UE,
completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet
siguiente:

Svenska [Swedish] Härmed UBIQUITI, intygar att denna SM-SP-40 enhet är

i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiven 2014/53/EU,
Den fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande
webbadress:

Hawnhekk, UBIQUITI, tiddikjara li dan il-mezz SM-SP-40 huwa

2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE. Id-dikjarazzjoni tal-konformità tista’ tiġi kkonsultata

Herved UBIQUITI, erklærer at denne SM-SP-40 enheten, er i samsvar

2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. Den fulle teksten til EU-samsvarserklæringen er

2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE

. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está disponível no

2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE

Týmto UBIQUITI, prehlasuje, že toto SM-SP-40 zariadenie, je v

2014/30/EÚ, 2014/35/EÚ

ui.com/compliance

Družba UBIQUITI izjavlja, da je naprava SM-SP-40 v skladu z

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny

ui.com/compliance

ui.com/compliance

. Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate

ui.com/compliance

. Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto

2014/53/EU,

2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE

2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU

2014/30/EU

. El texto

2014/30/UE,

.

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