Ubiquiti SMSPW User Manual

SolarPoint

4x PoE Smart MPPT Charger

Model: SM-SP-40

Introduction

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

Package Contents

SolarPoint

Installation Requirements

• Phillips screwdriver

• Needle nose pliers

• 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
Networks. For more details, visit: www.ubnt.com/toughcable

TERMS OF USE: Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product
warranty. TOUGHCable™ is designed for outdoor installations. It is the professional installer’s
responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels,
output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Hardware Overview

Interface

System LED

Reset
Button

Power

Ethernet

Ports

Output

LED

System

LED

Reset

Button

Battery

Terminal

Terminal

Description

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

There are two methods to reset the SM‑SP‑40
to factory defaults:

• Runtime reset (recommended) The SM‑SP‑40
should be running after bootup is complete.
Press the Reset button and the LED will turn
off as the SM‑SP‑40 reboots.

• Factory reset Press and hold the Reset
button for eight seconds to restore factory
default settings to the SM‑SP‑40.

Battery Terminal
Power Terminal

Ethernet Ports

Output LED

Four‑pin terminal block for NTC and battery
Two‑pin terminal block for power (24VDC out)
Supports 10/100 Fast Ethernet connections

and passive 24V, 2‑pair PoE output.
Steady green when power is enabled.

Hardware Installation

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.

Opening the Port Cover

1. Press down and slide the port cover forward.

2. Lift the port cover up.

3. Remove the four‑pin connector from the terminal block using
the special tool attached to the underside of the port cover.

4. Place a crimp connector on one end of the wire.

5. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to crimp the connector onto
the end of the wire.