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1. Signal 3 of 4 for the reactive power setpoint under grid management Digital input 8 DI8 Signal 4 of 4 for reactive power setpoint under grid management X6 Analogue current output 1 AO1 Ala A3 Analogue current output for the feedback of the current active power limitation under grid management Analogue current output 2 2 Analogue current output for the feedback of the current reactive power setpoint under grid management X7 Temperature input 1 Al A5 Analogue input for the connection of an external temperature sensor Temperature input 2 B5 Analogue input for the connection of a module temperature sensor X8 Analogue current input 1 11 Al A4 Analogue current input for the connection of an irradiation sensor or a different sensor Analogue current input 2 AI2 AS 3s A8 Analogue current input for the active power setpoint under grid management or for the connection of a sensor Analogue current input AI3 Bl B4 Analogue current input for the reactive power setpoint under grid management or for the connection of a sensor Analogue voltage input 4 Al4 B5 B8 Analogue voltage input for the connection of a sensor X9 X10 Network terminal of the inverter Speedwire X11 X12 Reserved for future applications X
2. USB stick 4 GB USB memory stick with storage USB FLASHDRVAGB capacity of 4 GB USB stick 8 GB USB memory stick with storage USB FLASHDRV8GB capacity of 8 GB Installation Manual ClusterController 1A en 10 81 11 Contact 11 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG If you have technical problems concerning our products contact the SMA Service line We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance e Serial number and firmware version of the Cluster Controller Type serial number and firmware version of the inverter When using a retrofitted Speedwire Webconnect interface serial number and firmware version of the Speedwire Webconnect interface You can read out the necessary information via the user interface of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual Alternatively you can also read out the serial number and the device type on the type label of the respective product see the respective product manual You can read out the serial number and the firmware version of the Cluster Controller on the Cluster Controller display view SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany www SMA de SMA Service Line Inverters 49 561 9522 1499 Communication 49 561 9522 2499 Fax 49 561 9522 4699 E Mail ServiceLine SMA de 82 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual Legal Provisions SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions
3. Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP20 Electromagnetic compatibility according to Class A EN 55022 Maximum height above MSL 3 000 m If the flow rate of the ambient air is constantly gt 0 5 m s the ambient temperature range in operation will be extended to 25 70 non condensing Communication Inverter Speedwire Local area network LAN Ethernet Data interfaces HTTP FTP Modbus TCP UDP SMTP Sunny Portal Maximum Radio Range Speedwire 100 m Ethernet 100 m between two nodes when using installation cables Maximum Number of Devices SMA inverter 75 78 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Network Connections 9 Technical Data Number Speedwire 2 Number local area network LAN 2 Auto MDIX auto crossing Yes Data transfer standard 1OBASE T or 100BASE TX Data transfer rate 10 Mbit s or 100 Mbit s negotiated via autonegotiation Digital Inputs Quantity 8 Input voltage 24 V DC Maximum cable length 30 m Digital Outputs Quantity 3 Model Potential free relay contacts Maximum switching power 30W Maximum voltage load 48 V DC Maximum cable length 30 m Analogue Inputs Number of analogue inputs for current signals 3 Number of analogue inputs for voltage sign
4. Device for Monitoring and Controlling SMA Inverters in Decentralised Large Scale PV Plants SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 Version 1 0 Cn SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Information on this Document 6 2 Safe aia ads 8 Dalle mn senecta ae e I CRI UR EI ERE Pa ERES 8 2 2 Qualifications of Skilled Persons 10 2 3 Safety PEU curd oce te e ake er ec ap e 10 3 Scope of Delivery iios eei tes te Pr ui eerte PTS 11 Product Description 12 AT Cluster Controller cts se rr 12 AZ label tutos ir dls 16 AS EDS a ala da a oe Ma ea 17 AA Display e cid 18 43v dBullon iuo aloe 20 4 6 System Requirements of the Computer 20 5 Assembly edes teeta tod we HESS RA Rd Ae ao 21 5 1 Selecting the Mounting 21 5 2 Mounting the Cluster Controller 23 COMMECHON ASES 24 6 1 Overview of the Connection 24 6 2 Functions of the Terminals and Terminal Blocks 25 6 3 Cable Requirements oo 6 ood bete ue Sok epo il 27 6 4 Performing Pin Coding teet 29 6 5 Preparing Connection Cables for Connection to a Multipole Plug 30 6 6 Connecting the Cluster Controller to a Spee
5. The USB data carrier at the USB terminal 1 is compatible but the free memory capacity is 10 at maximum and write or read accesses are currently being performed Corrective measures Wait until the Cluster Controller has completed the write or read access and the data carrier status LED glows yellow e Replace the USB data carrier with a USB data carrier that has sufficient free memory capacity Glowing red The USB data carrier at USB terminal 1 is full or write protected Corrective measures f the USB data carrier is full replace the USB data carrier f the USB data carrier is write protected remove the write protection or use a USB data carrier without write protection Flashing red The USB data carrier at USB terminal 1 is full or write protected and write or read accesses on the USB terminal 2 are currently being performed Corrective measures f the USB data carrier is full delete files that are no longer required or replace the USB data carrier f the USB data carrier is write protected remove the write protection or use a USB data carrier without write protection 68 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 2 LEDs of the Network Connections LED Status Cause and corrective measures Link Activity green Off network connection has been established The Cluster Controller is not connected
6. using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment at the terminal block Analogue current output 2 AO2 identify the conductor entries that are required for the connection of the connection cable Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Insert the six pole plug at terminal X6 into pin row A On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the remote terminal is assigned ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 12 Using Fault Indication Relays You can connect up to three remote terminals e g optical or acoustic signal generators to the three potentialfree relay contacts of the Cluster Controller The relay contacts are implemented as two fault indication relays and one response contact Via the fault indication relay Digital output 1 DOT you can signal the plant status Fault Via the fault indication relay Digital output 2 DO2 you can signal the plant status Fault or Warning i Observe the maximum load capacity of the relay contacts The relay contacts may be loaded with a ma
7. Ensurethat no network components patch cables or plug connectors are defective The expected binary values for the digital signal source are not shown on the display The digital signal source is not correctly connected Corrective measures Ensure that the digital signal source is correctly connected see Section 6 11 2 No current signal for the analogue signal source or the sensor is shown on the display It is likely that the analogue signal source or the sensor is not correctly connected Corrective measures e Ensure that the analogue signal source is correctly connected see Section 6 11 3 e Ensure that the sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 10 3 No measured values for the connected temperature sensor are shown on the display The temperature sensor is not correctly connected Corrective measures Ensure that the temperature sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 10 2 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 73 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Problem No measured values for the connected irradiation sensor are shown on the display Cause and corrective measures If no measured values are displayed for the irradiation sensor either the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is not configured or the irradiation sensor is not correctly connected Corrective measures Ensure that the characteristic curve of the i
8. Explanation Displays when the Cluster Controller starts up and includes the current firmware version of the Cluster Controller Plant overview Displays the plant status the current daily yield the plant power and the current setpoints for active power and reactive power If no button on the button field is pressed within five minutes the Cluster Controller switches to the Plant overview display view Yield data Displays the yield data of the plant Plant status Displays the current plant status The number of inverters detected by the Cluster Controller and the status of the inverters is displayed here Cluster Controller Displays the status and device information of the Cluster Controller When a USB data carrier is inserted into USB terminal 1 information on the current memory usage of the USB data carrier will be displayed Sunny Portal settings Displays the configured upload frequency and the date of the last successful data upload to Sunny Portal Analogue inputs Displays the analogue inputs with the current level value and unit Digital inputs Displays the digital inputs in binary form The digital inputs are summarised in two groups here Meteorology Displays the measured values of the connected irradiation sensor and the connected temperature sensors Active power limitation Displays the current setpoint for active power limitation with the data of the last change to the co
9. Stored plant data is deleted 3 To exit the display view again press ESC 4 To confirm the settings that are to be reset perform the following steps Press OK The Confirm the Resetting display view appears Select OK and confirm with OK The selected settings are reset If the network settings were reset or the Cluster Controller was reset to default settings the Cluster Controller restarts Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 75 8 Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Decommissioning 8 1 Disassembling the Cluster Controller 1 EONA Danger to life due to electric shock Lethal voltages are present at the connection point of the electricity grid Disconnect the connection point from the electricity grid using the separator e g miniature circuit breaker Remove the three pole plug of the top hat rail power supply unit from terminal X1 of the Cluster Controller 2 Remove the patch cable of the Speedwire network e g of the inverter from the Cluster Controller 3 Remove the patch cable of the local area network LAN e g of the router from the Cluster Controller 4 Remove the multipole plugs of the connected devices and sensors from the Cluster Controller 5 Remove the Cluster Controller from the top hat rail Pull or press the visible flap of the top hat rail locking mechanism located underneath the Cluster Controller downwards using a screwdriver
10. AG Observe minimum clearances 333 mm Figure 7 Minimum clearances Maintain the minimum clearance to walls and other devices or objects Observe permitted mounting position e Mount the Cluster Controller in such way that the ventilation slots face the top and the bottom This ensures adequate ventilation and avoids overheating of the Cluster Controller A Y Figure 8 Permitted and prohibited mounting positions 22 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 5 Assembly 5 2 Mounting the Cluster Controller Requirements O 0000 A top hat rail must be available The top hat rail must be 35 mm wide To mount the Cluster Controller the top hat rail must be at least 26 cm long To mount the top hat rail power supply unit the top hat rail must be correspondingly longer The top hat rail must be securely mounted on the wall or in the switch cabinet Use the rear side upper retainers to hook the Cluster Controller into upper edge of the top hat rail and press down in the direction of the top hat rail This will hook the spring mounted top hat rail locking mechanism of the Cluster Controller onto the lower edge of the top hat rail The top hat rail locking mechanism audibly snaps into place Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 23 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 1 Overview of the Connection Area Figure 9 Overview
11. Explanation A5 Not Reserved for future applications assigned A6 I Current input A7 Current feedback A8 GND Shield ground Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 49 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 1 Connect the connection cable to the analogue signal source see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug as follows Release conductor entry 8 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 6 and 7 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the eight pole plug at terminal X8 into pin row A 4 Onthe connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the analogue signal source is assigned 50 ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 11 3 2 Connecting the Signal Source to the Analogue Input for the Reactive Power Setpoint The analogue signals for the reactive power setpoint are sent to the terminal block Analogue current input 3 AI3 at terminal X8 of the Cluste
12. Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Designation Explanation Que 14 CTick The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian EMC standards Indoor The device is only suitable for indoor mounting FCC marking The product complies with the requirements ot the applicable standards HE f the applicable FCC standard CE marking The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EC directives 7A WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but only in accordance X FN with the locally applicable regulations for disposal of electronic waste Data matrix code 2D code for device specific characteristics 4 3 LEDs Operation LEDs LED Designation Explanation Power LED Displays whether the Cluster Controller is starting or is in operation for a description of the LED statuses see Section 7 1 1 Status LED Displays the status of the Cluster Controller and the connected devices as well as the communication status of the plant and the status of the grid management for a description of the LED statuses see Section 7 1 1 Data carrier status LED Displays the status of the connected USB data carrier for a description of the LED statuses see Section 7 1 1 HC Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 17 4 Product Description SMA Solar Tec
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14. plug The correct terminal can always be assigned to the multipole plug via the coded pins Tip perform pin coding for all multipole terminals now even if you do not wish to use all multipole terminals at this point This means that you do not subsequently have to perform pin coding for the multipole terminals that are not currently in use i Code the pins correctly When selecting the pins to be coded ensure that different pins are coded for each terminal and for each pin row Code every multipole terminal according to the following procedure l Insertthe coding tab of the coding element into the pin that is to be coded parallel to the conductor axis 2 Removethe coding tab from the coding element by snapping it off 3 Remove the key at the rear of the cable entry inthe gg multipole plug into which the code pin is to be inserted during connection to the Cluster Controller Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 29 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology 6 5 Preparing Connection Cables for Connection to a Multipole Plug Always proceed as follows to prepare connection cables for connection to multipole plugs 1 Strip 4 cm of cable sheath off the connection cable to which the multipole plug is to be attached 2 Perform the following additional steps for the connection cables for the analogue inputs the analogue outputs and the temperature inputs Trim the cable shield of the connection cable to 15 mm
15. sensor see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug as follows Release conductor entry 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 2 and 3 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 37 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Insert the eight pole plug at terminal X8 into pin row A 4 Onthe connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the sensor is assigned 6 Adjust the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor or pyranometer via the user interface of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual The measured irradiation values can therefore be shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller 38 ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 10 2 Connecting the Temperature Sensor You can connect 1 outside temperature sensor and 1 module temperature sensor to the Cluster Controller The measured val
16. supply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see Section 6 13 e Ifthe voltage supply is correctly connected replace the top hat rail power supply unit The login page does not open and the status LED flashes red The Cluster Controller could not start correctly A system fault has occurred Corrective measures e Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect to the voltage supply Note that this can lead to loss of plant data e f the problem persists contact SMA Service Line see Section 11 70 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Troubleshooting Problem The login page does not open Cause and corrective measures The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage supply Corrective measures Ensure that the three pole plug for the voltage supply is connected to terminal X1 of the Cluster Controller The voltage supply is reverse connected or the top hat rail power supply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see Section 6 13 Ifthe voltage supply is correctly connected replace the top hat rail power supply unit A firewall is blocking the connection Corrective measures e Adjust the firewall settings in order to allow the required connection If th
17. to two USB data carriers e g two USB sticks see Section 10 Accessories page 81 If you use a USB data carrier other than that provided by SMA Solar Technology AG as an accessory the USB data carrier must correspond to the requirements stated below Requirements for USB data carriers O Supported file systems FAT 16 or FAT 32 Period of Archiving Depending on the available storage capacity of the USB data carrier and your plant s configuration the following approximate periods of archiving for the plant data are possible Number of connected Approximate period of archiving inverters 4 GB memory capacity 8 GB memory capacity 5 10 years 20 years 10 5 years 10 years 25 2 years 4 years 50 1 year 2 years 75 9 months 18 months Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 35 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 36 To protect the USB data carrier against loss attach the USB data carrier to the eyelets located on the underside of the USB plug e g using a loop attached to the USB data carrier Connect the USB data carrier to the desired USB terminal To export plant data connect the USB data carrier to the USB terminal 1 To transmit update files to the Cluster Controller connect the USB data carrier to USB terminal 2 If the USB data carrier is permanently inserted into the Cluster Controller the USB terminal to which the USB data carrier is assigned must be noted down on the sup
18. 13 X14 Network terminals for local area network LAN 26 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 3 Cable Requirements i UV resistance of the connection cable Connection cables to be laid outdoors must be UV resistant or routed in a UV resistant cable channel Connection Cable requirements Earthing O Conductor cross section 2 5 2 O Maximum cable length 30 cm Voltage supply O Number of insulated wires at least two O Cable cross section 0 2 mm 2 5 mm Maximum cable length 3 m Digital inputs L1 Number of insulated wires at least two O Cable cross section 0 2 mm 1 5 mm O Maximum cable length 30 m Digital outputs O Number of insulated wires at least two O Cable cross section 0 2 mm 1 5 mm Maximum cable length 30 m Analogue inputs analogue O Conductor cross section 1 5 mm outputs and temperature O Length of cable 32 cm inputs single core Analogue inputs O Number of insulated wires at least two connection cable Shielding yes O Cable cross section 0 2 mm 1 5 mm O Maximum cable length 30 m Analogue outputs O Number of insulated wires at least two connection cable Ll Shielding yes O Cable cross section 0 2 mm 1 5 mm O Maximum cable length 3 000 m Temperature inputs O Number of insulated wires for tolerance 2 C at least 2 connection cable O Number of insula
19. 2 A4 I Current output Feedback of the current reactive power A5 Current feedback setpoint GND Shield ground Interpretation of the Signal Strength as a Percentage Value of the Active Power Limitation The strength of the feedback signal corresponds to the percentage value to which the active power of the inverters in the plant is currently limited Active power limitation in percent 100 50 Signal strength mA 4 12 20 regarding inverter parameter currently set active power limit or Pmax Figure 23 Interpretation of the signal strength as a percentage value of the active power limitation in relation to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax 54 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Interpretation of the Signal Strength as a Vale of the Reactive Power Setpoint Depending on the size of the reactive power setpoint that was selected via the user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual the strength of the feedback signal corresponds either to the percentage value for the reactive power setpoint or to the latest displacement power factor cos sent to the inverters in the plant Reactive power setpoint in percent 90 IE eU overexcited 25 descendi igiene Signal strength in mA underexcited regarding inverter parameter currently set active power limit or Pmax Figure 24 Interpretation of the signa
20. 6 5 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 47 6 Connection Digital input 5 DI5 Digital input 6 016 SMA Solar Technology AG Al A2 A2 A4 A5 A6 Digital input 7 DI7 Digital input 8 DI8 B2 B2 B4 B5 Figure 18 Terminal blocks and pin assignment at terminal X5 Terminal block Pin Pin assignment Explanation Digital input 5 DI5 Al 24V Voltage supply output Signal 1 of 4 for the A2 IN Input ECTS power selpon A3 GND Reference potential Digital input 6 DI 4 24V Voltage supply output Signal 2 of 4 for the A5 IN Input reacia power GND Reference potential Digital input 7 DI7 Bl 24V Voltage supply output Signal 3 of 4 for the B2 IN Input power B3 GND Reference potential Digital input 8 DI8 BA 24V Voltage supply output Signal 4 of 4 for the B5 IN Input redetive power setpoint B6 GND Reference potential 1 Connect the connection cable to the digital signal source see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug as follows Depending on the digital signal source and the pin assignment at terminal X5 identify the conductor entries that will be required for connecting the connection cable Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert t
21. 8 into pin row 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the analogue signal source is assigned 6 11 4 Setpoint via Modbus Client Requirements O The Cluster Controller and the Modbus client must be located on the same local area network LAN see Section 6 8 Ll The commissioning of the Cluster Controller must be completed In order to receive the network operator setpoints via a Modbus client you must perform the Modbus configuration via the user interface of the Cluster Controller after completing the commissioning see the Cluster Controller user manual 6 11 5 Connecting the Remote Terminal for Feedback of Network Operator Setpoints If the Cluster Controller sends the network operator setpoints for grid management to the inverters in the plant you have the option of providing related feedback to the network operator For this purpose the Cluster Controller prepares one digital output and two analogue current outputs as response contacts to which you can connect corresponding remote terminals e g a remote terminal unit Connecting the Remote Terminal to the Digital Output Via the terminal block Digital output 3 you can provide feedback on whether the Cluster Controller has sent a network operator set
22. D 7 Troubleshooting The status LED can display the following statuses Status of the Cluster Controller e Status of the connected inverters Status of the plant communication e Status of the grid management In this document the only states described below are those that the status LED can adopt upon initial start up for a complete description of the states see the Cluster Controller user manual e If the status LED is not glowing green after commissioning refer also to the event log of the Cluster Controller to determine the precise cause of the fault The details of the respective fault are logged in the event log see the Cluster Controller user manual LED All Status Off Cause and corrective measures The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage supply Corrective measures Connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply see Section 6 13 The voltage supply is reverse connected or the top hat rail power supply unit is defective Corrective measures Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see Section 6 13 e f the voltage supply is correctly connected replace the top hat rail power supply unit Power 5 and status m Power glowing red status glowing yellow or red The voltage supply is too low Corrective measures Ensure that the connected voltage supply is sufficient see Section 6 13 e f the problem persists
23. Designation PV modules Module temperature sensor Inverters Outside temperature sensor Irradiation sensor Cluster Controller Sunny Portal rT oO imiogoj wv Router Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit Grid station Control room Grid control room 2 Electricity grid Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 15 4 Product Description 4 2 Type Label The type label provides unique identification of the Cluster Controller The type label can be found on the back of the enclosure SMA Solar Technology AG www SMA de Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER C FECE TXXXX_ XX XXX ES Serial Number MAC Address X9 X10 Version MAC Address X11 X12 Operating Temperature MAC Address X13 X14 XX XX XX XX XX XX Order Option XX SMA Solar Technology AG Figure 4 Layout of the type label ltem Explanation A Device type B Serial number C Device specific characteristics You require the information on the type label to use the Cluster Controller safely and for customer support from the SMA Service Line The type label must be permanently attached to the Cluster Controller ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA
24. Fold the surplus cable shield back onto the cable sleeve Press the shield clamp onto the cable shield For this purpose the cable shield must be clamped as fully as possible under the shield connection terminal Depending on the number of connection cables split the single core required for the shielding into pieces of a length of 4 cm At both ends of the single core remove 6 mm of cable sheath and strip 6 mm insulation off the wire 30 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Insert the insulated wire at one end of the single core into the ring terminal lug of the shield connection terminal and crimp with a crimping tool 3 Trim unused insulated wires flush with the cable sheath 4 Strip the insulated wire insulation by 6 mm The connection cable is prepared for connection to the multipole plug Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 31 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology 6 6 Connecting the Cluster Controller to a Speedwire Network i Do not connect the Speedwire network and the local network LAN The Speedwire network is a separate network managed by the Cluster Controller In case the Speedwire network and the local network LAN are connected a disturbance of both networks is likely to occur e In order to ensure correct communication do not connect the Speedwire network and the local network LAN the Speedwire bus and the Ethern
25. Tilt the lower edge of the Cluster Controller forwards and remove from the top hat rail 8 2 Disposing of the Cluster Controller Dispose of the Cluster Controller in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste 76 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Technical Data General Data 9 Technical Data Status display LEDs display Operation Button field integrated Web server Type of mounting Top hat rail mounting Mounting location Indoors Mechanical Data Width x height x depth 275 mm x 133 mmx 71 mm Weight 1 2 kg Display Display LCD display Resolution 240 px x 64 px Display languages German English Operation Button field Memory Internal ring buffer 1 7 GB External memory USB data carrier optional Voltage supply Voltage supply Top hat rail power supply Input voltage 18V DC 30 V DC Typical power consumption 24 W Maximum power consumption 30W Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 77 9 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature in operation 25 C 60 C Ambient temperature during storage and 40 70 C transport Relative humidity in operation 4 95 Relative humidity during storage and transport 10 95
26. age input 4 14 Pin Signal Explanation B5 V Voltage input B Not Reserved for future applications assigned B7 v Voltage feedback B8 GND Shield ground 1 Connect the connection cable to the sensor see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the insulated wires that are not required up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug as follows Release conductor entry 8 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 5 and 7 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the eightpole plug at terminal X8 into pin row B 4 the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the sensor is assigned 44 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 6 Connection 6 11 Connections for Grid Management 6 11 1 Options for Implementing the Network Operator Setpoints The Cluster Controller can receive the network operator setpoints for grid management via three types of signal For this purpose the type of signal can be combined meaning for example that setpoin
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28. als 1 Measurement range for current signals O mA 20 mA Measuring range for voltage signals OV 10V Typical tolerance 0 3 Maximum tolerance 2 Maximum cable length 30 m Installation Manual ClusterController 1A en 10 79 9 Technical Data Analogue Outputs SMA Solar Technology AG Number of analogue outputs for current signals 2 Measurement range for current signals 4 20 mA Maximum tolerance 0 576 Maximum cable length 3 000 m Temperature Inputs Quantity 2 Measuring shunt Printed circuit board sensor PT100 printed circuit board sensor PT1000 Type of measurement Two conductor connection four conductor connection Measuring range 40 85 Maximum tolerance 0 5 C Maximum cable length 20 m for measuring with four conductor connection USB Terminals Quantity 2 Specification USB 2 0 Hi Speed Maximum current 500 mA Maximum cable length 3m 80 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Accessories 10 Accessories You will find the corresponding accessories and spare parts for your product in the following overview If required you can order them from SMA Solar Technology AG or from your specialist dealer Designation Top hat rail power supply Brief description Top hat rail power supply for the SMA Cluster Controller SMA order number CLCON PWRSUPPLY
29. alues are Digital inputs 10 03 H le i Dis input group 1 displayed in the lines Dig input group 1 Dis input Soo 1 Dig input group 2 If the expected binary values are not displayed it is likely that the digital signal source is not correctly connected see Section 7 2 Faults in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices page 70 5 When using the analogue inputs select the Analogue inputs display view Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 63 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 analogue signal source or a sensor is i Ana current input 1 8 35 mA connected check whether a current signal is a H n n Ana current input 5 14 88 mA displayed in the lines Ana current input 1 AIT Ang altace ca n Ana current input 2 AI2 or Ana current input 3 AI3 respectively If no current signal is displayed it is likely that the analogue signal source or the sensor is not correctly connected see Section 7 2 Faults in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices page 70 7 Ifa sensor is connected to the terminal block Analogue inputs H Hna current input 1 8 39 mH Analogue voltage input 4 Al4 check whether FPS input 2 ao M A H 1 Hna current input 3 14 88 mH a measured value is displayed in the line Ana voltage input d voltage input 4 If no measured value is displayed the sensor is not correct
30. ations assigned A2 I Current input A3 Current feedback A4 GND Shield ground Analogue current input 2 12 A5 Not Reserved for future applications assigned Current input A7 Current feedback A8 GND Shield ground Analogue current input AI3 B1 Not Reserved for future applications assigned B2 1 Current input B3 Current feedback BA GND Shield ground 1 Connect the connection cable to the sensor see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the insulated wires that are not required up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 42 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 2 For connecting to the terminal block Analogue current input 1 11 perform the following steps Release conductor entry 4 using screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 2 and 3 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Insert the eight pole plug at terminal X8 into pin row A 3 For connecting to the terminal block Analogue current input 2 AI2 perform the following steps Release conductor entry 8 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 6 and 7 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connecti
31. cable to the electricity supply 8 Connect the connection point to the electricity grid M The power LED 1 of the Cluster Controller glows red for two seconds then it permanently glows green The status LED glows corresponding to the current device status see Section 7 1 LED States page 65 The Cluster Controller is ready for operation after a maximum of one minute X 15 the power LED 1 glowing permanently red the status LED glowing yellow or red and the Cluster Controller not starting Possible fault cause the voltage supply is too low Ensure that the voltage supply is sufficient see Section 9 Technical Data page 77 If the problem persists contact the SMA Service Line see Section 11 6 14 Checking the Connections via the Display You can use the display of the Cluster Controller to check whether the connections have been made correctly and whether all inverters sensors and remote terminals have been detected by the Cluster Controller 1 Available display languages The display languages of the Cluster Controller are German and English The default language is English Procedure e display language can be changed via the user interface of the Cluster Controller if required Check the connections via the display Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 61 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology Changing the Display Languages via the User Interface of the Cluste
32. contact the SMA Service Line see Section 11 Power Glowing green The start procedure is complete The Cluster Controller is ready for operation Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 65 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG LED Status rm Status Glowing green Cause and corrective measures Normal operation Glowing yellow At least one device has the status Warning Corrective measures Observe the event log of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual Observe the device documentation Glowing red At least one device has the status Fault Corrective measures Observe the event log of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual Observe the device documentation The SD card in the Cluster Controller may be defective Corrective measures Check the event report of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual f the SD card is defective contact the SMA Service Line see Section 11 Flashing red The Cluster Controller could not start correctly A system fault has occurred Corrective measures Contact the SMA Service Line see Section 11 66 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 7 Troubleshooting LED Data carrier status y Status Off Cause and corrective measures The Clu
33. d or the Sunny Portal Internet portal e Performing updates for the Cluster Controller and the inverters The Cluster Controller is an ITE Class A device according to EN 55022 and is designed for industrial use The Cluster Controller is suitable for indoor use only The Cluster Controller must only be used with supported devices 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 The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product e Read and observe the documentation Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference Only use the Cluster Controller in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation Any other use may result in personal injury or property damage 8 ClusterController lA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety Supported Products SMA products The Cluster Controller can establish a connection to and display data on the following SMA products that are equipped with Speedwire communication Inverters All inverters with integrated or retrofitted Speedwire Webconnect interface Information on whether an inverter has an integrated Speedwire Webconnect interface or can be retrofitted with a Speedwire Webconnect interface can be found in the download area of the respective inverter at www SMA Solar com Additional pr
34. dwire Network 32 6 7 Connecting the Cluster Controller to a Local Area Network LAN 34 6 8 Setting Up a Modbus Data Connection 35 6 9 Connecting USB Data Carriers to the Cluster Controller 35 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 3 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 6 10 Connecting Sensors to the Cluster Controller 37 6 10 1 Connecting the Irradiation 37 6 10 2 Connecting the Temperature Sensor 39 6 10 3 Connecting Additional Sensors 41 6 11 Connections for Grid Management 45 6 11 1 Options for Implementing the Network Operator Setpoints 45 6 11 2 Digital Signal Setpoint 0 0 0 46 6 11 2 1 Connecting the Signal Source to the Digital Input for the Active Power Limitation 46 6 11 2 2 Connecting the Signal Source to the Digital Input for the Reactive Power Setpoint 47 6 11 3 Analogue Signal Setpoint 49 6 11 3 1 Connecting the Signal Source to the Analogue Input for the Active Power Limitation 49 6 11 3 2 Connecting the Signal Source to the Analogue Input for the Reactive Power Setpoint 51 6 11 4 Setpoint via Modbus 52 6 11 5 Connecting the Remote Terminal for Feedback of Net
35. e Cluster Controller is connected to the local area network LAN via DCHP and the voltage supply of the Cluster Controller was interrupted it is possible that the DHCP server in the local area network LAN has assigned a new IP address to the Cluster Controller Corrective measures Select the External communication display view and read out the current IP address of the Cluster Controller e Call up the IP address via the Internet browser Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 71 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Problem The login page does not open Cause and corrective measures There is a problem in the local area network LAN Corrective measures Ensure that the patch cable is correctly connected to the Cluster Controller see Section 6 7 Check whether the network components patch cables or plug connectors are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components patch cables or plug connectors Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Restart the Cluster Controller For this purpose disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect to the voltage supply Note that this can lead to loss of plant data If the problem persists contact the network administrator Login to the user interface has failed The plant password has been e
36. e Conductor to the Cluster Controller Additional required material not included in scope of delivery Ll 1 protective conductor for cable requirements see Section 6 3 1 Remove 1 cm of the cable sheath from the protective conductor 2 Insert the insulated wires into the ring terminal lug and crimp with a crimping tool 3 Attach the protective conductor at the terminal for the earthing for the position of the terminal see Section 6 1 For this purpose observe the following sequence and hand tighten the fastening screws torque 0 8 Fastening screw Split lock washer Washer Ring terminal lug with protective conductor Washer Tooth lock washer Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 59 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connecting the Top Hat Rail Power Supply Unit Additional required material not included in scope of delivery O 1 top hat rail power supply unit see Section 10 Accessories page 81 O 1 AC connection cable Ll 1 connection cable for the connection of the top hat rail power supply unit to the Cluster Controller for cable requirements see Section 6 3 If you are not using the top hot rail power supply unit supplied as an accessory for the Cluster Controller the top hat rail power supply unit you are using must meet the requirements detailed below Top hat rail power supply unit requirements O Maximum output current including short circuit 8 A Maximum appar
37. e counted from left to right The distribution of the terminals into terminal blocks and the functions of the terminal blocks are described in the following table Connection Terminal block Pin Function lees Voltage supply X2 Digital output 1 DO1 Fault indication relay for the status Relay A Fault Digital output 2 DO2 AA A6 Fault indication relay for the status Relay B Warning or Fault Digital output 3 DO3 Response contact for the current active Relay C power limitation under grid management X3 Reserved for future applications X4 Digital input 1 011 Al A3 Signal 1 of 4 for the active power limitation under grid management Digital input 2 012 AA Signal 2 of 4 for the active power limitation under grid management Digital input 3 DI3 Signal 3 of 4 for the active power limitation under grid management Digital input 4 DIA B4 B Signal 4 of 4 for the active power limitation under grid management Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 25 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connection 5 Terminal block Digital input 5 DI5 Pin Al A3 Function Signal 1 of 4 for the reactive power setpoint under grid management Digital input 6 DI6 Signal 2 of 4 for reactive power setpoint under grid management Digital input 7 DI7
38. ected devices note the terminal to which the node is assigned ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 8 Setting Up a Modbus Data Connection Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery O Up to two Modbus clients Requirements The Cluster Controller and the Modbus client must be located on the same local area network LAN for information on connecting the Cluster Controller to the local area network LAN see Section 6 7 Ll The commissioning of the Cluster Controller must be completed Perform the setup of the Modbus data connection via the user interface of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual and the Modbus client see the manufacturer manual You can find further information on possible Modbus settings on the Cluster Controller in the technical description SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Modbus Interface 6 9 Connecting USB Data Carriers to the Cluster Controller In order to save plant data or perform an update you can connect up to two USB data carriers to the Cluster Controller for information on updates see the Cluster Controller user manual i Not possible to use USB Ethernet hubs The Cluster Controller does not support any USB Ethernet hubs You must connect the USB data carrier directly to the desired USB terminal on the Cluster Controller Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery Ll Up
39. elease conductor entries 3 and 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment For four conductor connection release conductor entries 2 3 4 and 5 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the five pole plug at terminal X7 into pin row A On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the sensor is assigned Connecting the Module Temperature Sensor Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery O 1 module temperature sensor Ll 1 connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirements O The sensor must have a PT100 measuring shunt or a PT1000 measuring shunt O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Temperature input 2 B1 B2 BA B5 Figure 14 Pin assignment at the terminal block Temperature input 2 Pin Signal Explanation Bl GND Shield ground B2 1 Current input B3 Voltage input 40 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Pin Signal E
40. electing the Mounting Location Requirements for the mounting location Radio interference in living areas possible due to the Cluster Controller The Cluster Controller is a device of ITE class A EN 55022 and can cause radio interference in living areas Take suitable measures for shielding radio waves when used in the vicinity of living areas O The mounting location must be indoors Ll The ambient conditions at the mounting location must be suitable for the operation of the Cluster Controller see Section Technical Data page 77 Ll The mounting location must be protected against dust moisture and corrosive substances Observe the maximum cable length L1 Observe the respective maximum cable length of 100 m between two nodes in the Speedwire network and in the local area network LAN When connecting a digital or analogue signal source e g remote terminal unit ripple control receiver observe the maximum cable length of 30 m from the Cluster Controller to the signal source L1 When connecting a temperature sensor in a four conductor connection observe the maximum cable length of 20 m from the Cluster Controller to the temperature sensor L1 When connecting a temperature sensor in a two conductor connection observe the maximum cable length of 2 5 m from the Cluster Controller to the temperature sensor Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 21 5 Assembly SMA Solar Technology
41. ent output power 100 VA O DC output voltage 24 V O Nominal current minimum 1 8 A Requirement O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Figure 27 Pin assignment at terminal X1 Pin Signal Explanation 1 Not assigned Reserved for future applications 2 24V Input voltage 24 V DC 3 GND Ground 1 Mount the top hat rail power supply unit on the top hat rail see the manufacturer manual 2 Connect the connection cable to the top hat rail power supply unit see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 60 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 3 Connect the connection cable to the three pole plug as follows For this purpose release conductor entries 2 and 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Connect the three pole plug to terminal X1 of the Cluster Controller 5 Connect the AC connection cable to the top hat rail power supply unit see the manufacturer manual 6 MINS Danger to life due to electric shock Lethal voltages are present at the connection point of the electricity grid Disconnect the connection point from the electricity grid using the separator e g miniature circuitbreaker 7 Connect the other end of the AC connection
42. et bus must not be connected to the same switch for example Requirements Ll The inverters must be equipped with Speedwire communication depending on the feature see the installation manual of the inverter or the installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface Ll The inverters must be cabled according to one of the possible network topologies for information on the possible network topologies as well as on the connection of the patch cable to the Speedwire Webconnect interface see installation manual of the inverter or installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface Additional required material not included in scope of delivery Ll Depending on the network topology patch cables for cable requirements see Section 6 3 PATER 87654321 Figure 10 Pin assignment at the network terminals X9 X10 X13 and X14 Pin Designation Explanation TX Data Out 2 TX Data Out 3 RX Data In 4 GND Shield ground 5 GND Shield ground 6 RX Data In GND Shield ground 8 GND Shield ground 32 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 1 EONA Danger to life due to electric shock when opening the inverter Lethal voltages are present in the conductive parts of the inverter If a patch cable has not yet been connected to the retrofitted Speedwire Webconnect interface in the inverter perform the following ste
43. f measured values at terminal block analogue voltage input 4 14 If no sensor is connected to the terminal block Analogue voltage input 4 Al4 a measured value for this terminal block of up to 2 2 will nevertheless be shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller n order for a measured value of O V to be displayed for the terminal block Analogue voltage input 4 A14 when it is not connected place a jumper wire at terminal X8 between pin B5 and pin B7 Connecting Sensors to the Analogue Current Inputs Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery Up to sensors O Up to 3 connection cables for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 41 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Requirements Ll The sensor must be able to output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Analogue Analogue current input 1 11 current input 2 AI2 Analogue current input 3 AI3 Bl B2 B3 B4 Al A2 4 A5 A6 A7 A8 7 Figure 15 Pin assignment at terminal blocks Analogue current input 1 11 Analogue current input 2 2 and Analogue current input 3 AI3 Terminal block Pin Signal Explanation Analogue current input 1 All Al Not Reserved for future applic
44. g at terminal X2 into pin row B 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the remote terminal is assigned Connecting the Remote Terminal to the Analogue Current Output Via the two analogue current outputs Analogue current output 1 and Analogue current output 2 AO2 you can provide feedback on the value if any for the active power limitation or the reactive power setpoint of the Cluster Controller that is currently being sent to the inverters in the plant Requirements Ll The remote terminal must be able to receive a current signal in the range from 4 mA to 20 mA Ll The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 53 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Analogue Analogue current output 1 AOT current output 2 AO2 1 2 5 Figure 22 Pin assignment at terminal blocks Analogue current output 1 AO1 and Analogue current output 2 AO2 Terminal block Pin Signal Explanation Analogue current output 1 Al I Current output Feedback of the current active power A2 Current feedback limitation A3 GND Shield ground Analogue current output 2
45. he delivery is incomplete or damaged M N Figure 1 Components included in scope of delivery Item Quantity Designation A 1 Cluster Controller B 1 Three pole plug 1 Two pole plug D 2 Five pole plug E 8 Six pole F 2 Eight pole plug G 2 Coding element H 20 Cable ties with caption field 8 Shield clamp with ring terminal lug K 1 Ring terminal lug L 1 Fastening screw M 2 Washer 1 Tooth lock washer O 1 Split lock washer 1 CD with installation manual and user manuals Q 1 Quick reference guide for commissioning and supplementary sheet for noting connected devices Reserved for future applications Keep the plug in a safe place Two of the eight plugs are reserved for future applications Keep the two plugs in a safe place Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 11 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description 4 1 Cluster Controller The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling up to 75 SMA inverters in decentralised large scale PV plants For this purpose the Cluster Controller performs the following essential tasks Reading out provision and administration of plant data Configuring device parameters Implementation and feedback of network operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power operation under grid management Sending e mail alert
46. he insulated wires into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Connect the six pole plug to terminal X5 For this purpose observe the pin coding 48 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the digital signal source is assigned 6 11 3 Analogue Signal Setpoint 6 11 3 1 Connecting the Signal Source to the Analogue Input for the Active Power Limitation The analogue signals for the active power limitation are sent to the terminal block Analogue current input 2 AI2 at terminal X8 of the Cluster Controller A remote terminal unit can be used as an analogue signal source for example Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery O 1 analogue signal source O Connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirements O The analogue signal source must be able to output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Analogue current input 2 AI2 A5 A6 A7 A8 Shs Figure 19 Pin assignment at the terminal block Analogue current input 2 12 Pin Signal
47. hnology AG LEDs of the Network Connections B E Figure 5 LEDs of the network connections Item Designation Colour Explanation A Link activity LED Green Displays the status and the activity of the network connection for a description of the LED statuses see Section 7 1 2 B Speed LED Yellow Displays the speed of the network connection for a description of the LED statuses see Section 7 1 2 4 4 Display The display shows information on the Cluster Controller and the connected devices as well as the plant status and the plant configuration The display contrast can be configured see the Cluster Controller user manual The display languages are German and English The display language is changed via the user interface of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual Power 358 kl Day yield 6 742 klk Monthly yield 171 MWh Annual yield 1 526 MWh Total yield 5 296 Milk Figure 6 Display of the Cluster Controller example Item Designation Explanation A Title line Displays the title of the display view The display time is always displayed B Data lines Displays text and numeric values The numeric values for measurement or yield data are displayed with units 18 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Overview of the Display Views Display view Start view
48. inal unit can be used as a digital signal source for example Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery Ll Up to four digital signal sources O Connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirement Ll The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Digital input 1 011 Digital input 2 DI2 Al A2 Digital input 3 DI3 Digital input 4 DIA B2 B2 B4 B5 B6 A4 A5 A6 Figure 17 Terminal blocks and pin assignment at terminal X4 Terminal block Pin Pin assignment Explanation Digital input 1 DIT Al 24V Voltage supply output Signal 1 of 4 for the active A2 IN Input power limitation A3 GND Reference potential Digital input 2 DI2 A4 24V Voltage supply output Signal 2 of 4 for the active A5 IN Input power limitation A6 GND Reference potential 46 ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Terminal block Pin Pin assignment Explanation Digital input 3 DI3 B1 24V Voltage supply output Signal 3 of 4 for the active B2 IN Input power limitation B3 GND Reference potential Digital input 4 014 BA 24V Voltage supply output Signal 4 of 4 for the active B5 IN Input power B GND Reference potential 1 Connect the connection cable to the digital signal source see the manufacturer manual For this pur
49. l strength as a percentage value of the reactive power setpoint in relation to the inverter parameter Set active power limit or Pmax Reactive power setpoint as displacement power factor cos p OB E2 2szlozl2cccc22cz overexcited 09 rp Signal strength in mA 0 9 underexcited 0 8 Figure 25 Interpretation of the signal strength as displacement power factor cos Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 55 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 56 Connect the connection cable to the remote terminal see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours When using the terminal block Analogue current output 1 AO1 perform the following steps to connect the connection cable to the six pole plug Release conductor entry 3 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment at the terminal block Analogue current output 1 AOT identify the conductor entries that are required for connection of the connection cable Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment When using the terminal block Analogue current output 2 AO2 perform the following steps to connect the connection cable to the six pole plug Release conductor entry
50. ly connected Ensure that the sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 10 3 8 When connecting an irradiation sensor or a temperature sensor select the Meteorology display view 9 Check whether measured values are displayed for Ambient temperature 25 5 C each connected sensor Module temperature 49 8 C Insolation 852 Wem If no measured values are displayed for the connected temperature sensor the temperature sensor is not correctly connected Ensure that the temperature sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 10 2 If no measured values are displayed for the irradiation sensor either the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is not configured or the irradiation sensor is not correctly connected Ensure that the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is configured see the Cluster Controller user manual Ensure that the irradiation sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 10 1 6 15 Performing Configuration for a Static Local Network LAN You have the option of configuring the Cluster Controller and the inverters in the plant for a static local area network LAN see the Cluster Controller user manual The Cluster Controller and the inverters are configured for automatic address allocation via DHCP by default 64 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 LED States 7 1 1 Operation LEDs Configuration of the status LE
51. med by skilled persons Skilled persons must have the following qualifications Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks involved in installing and operating electrical devices and plants Vocational training in the installation and configuration of IT systems Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all the safety precautions 2 3 Safety Precautions Electric Shock If the enclosure of the Cluster Controller is not earthed there is a danger of electric shock Earth the enclosure of the Cluster Controller for information on connecting the protective conductor see Section 6 13 Damage to the Devices and Cables Overvoltage e g due to a flash of lightning can cause damage to devices and cables e Ensure that the Cluster Controller is integrated in the existing overvoltage protection The Cluster Controller is not splashwater protected degree of protection IP20 Consequently it is possible that moisture may penetrate the device e Only use the Cluster Controller in a dry indoor environment 10 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 3 Scope of Delivery 3 Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage Contact your specialist dealer if t
52. mware version 1 0 Target Group This document is intended for skilled persons Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform the tasks described in this manual see Section 2 2 Qualifications of Skilled Persons page 10 Symbols Symbol Explanation A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage Information that is important for a specific topic or goal but is not safety relevant Indicates an essential requirement for achieving a specific goal Desired result HB A problem that might occur Typographies Typography Use Example bold Display messages The value can be read Elements of a user interface from the Energy field Connections Select Settings Elements to be selected nter the value 10 in the Minutes field Elements to be entered gt Connects several elementOs that Select Settings gt Date are to be selected Button Key Button or key to be selected or Select Next pressed 6 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Nomenclature Information on this Doc
53. nfiguration Reactive power setpoint Displays the current reactive power setpoint and the date of the last change to the configuration Grid management Displays the selected setpoint type and the signal sources for the grid management via the user interface of the Cluster Controller External communication Displays the settings for the local area network LAN Speedwire Displays the settings in the Speedwire network Modbus settings Displays the Modbus settings with the activated network protocols and the corresponding network ports Settings Enables the display contrast to be changed and the Cluster Controller to be partially or fully reset see Section 7 3 Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 19 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG 4 5 Button Field Designation Explanation Any button Activates the display illumination Arrow buttons 4 gt 4 v Change the display views and select specific display lines OK Confirms the selected action ESC Cancels the selected action O Opens the Plant status display view 4 6 System Requirements of the Computer Supported Internet browsers e Microsoft Internet Explorer from version 8 e Mozilla Firefox from version 3 6 Recommended screen resolution Minimum 1 024 pixels x 768 pixels 20 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Assembly 5 Assembly 5 1 S
54. ng the Plant Data to an FTP Server and or the Sunny Portal Internet Portal The Cluster Controller can automatically send the plant data that has been read out to an arbitrary FTP server and or the Sunny Portal Internet portal via the Internet The Cluster Controller establishes the connection to the FTP server and or the Sunny Portal e g via a router Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed through Modbus Organization Inc Installation Manual ClusterController IA en 1O 13 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Performing Updates for the Cluster Controller and the Inverters You have the option of performing updates for the Cluster Controller and the inverters in the plant see the Cluster Controller user manual You can perform the updates automatically or manually The update source can be the SMA update portal or a USB data carrier with update files downloaded from the Internet Alternatively you can also upload the update files directly from the computer via the user interface of the Cluster Controller 14 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 4 Product Description Legend Communications AC Speedwire network DC Local area network Digital or analogue signal transmission Internet Figure 3 Decentralised large scale PV plant with Cluster Controller example
55. ntered incorrectly four times Access to the Cluster Controller is suspended for 15 minutes Corrective measures e Wait for 15 minutes then log in with the correct plant password The user interface is not displayed properly JavaScript is disabled in the Internet browser Corrective measures Enable JavaScript in the Internet browser 72 ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause and corrective measures The correct number of all connected inverters is not shown on the display The communication with at least one inverter is interrupted Either the Cluster Controller has not yet registered with one or more inverters or the connection to one or more inverters has been interrupted Corrective measures e Wait for six minutes and re check whether the correct number of all connected inverters is displayed If the correct number of all connected inverters is still not displayed Ensure that the inverters are in operation Ensure that the patch cables that connect the inverters to one another are correctly connected depending on the feature see the installation manual of the inverter or the installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface Ensure that the inverter patch cable that is directly connected to the Cluster Controller is connected to network terminal X9 or X10 of the Cluster Controller
56. oducts e Sunny Portal Products from other manufacturers Sensors e Irradiation sensors that can output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA Temperature sensors with a PT100 measuring shunt or a PT1000 measuring shunt Additional sensors that can output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA or a voltage signal in the range from 10 V to 10 V Digital and analogue signal sources e Signal sources with digital relay contacts e Signal sources that provide digital output signals e Signal sources that can output current signals in the range from O mA to 20 mA e Signal sources that can process current signals in the range from O mA to 20 mA e Signal sources that can output voltage signals in the range from 10 V to 10 V Routers and network switches Routers and network switches for fast Ethernet with a data transfer speed of at least 100 Mbit s Top hat rail power supply units Along with the top hat rail power supply units offered as an accessory see Section 10 the Cluster Controller supports top hat rail power supply units with the following properties Maximum output current including short circuit 8 A e Maximum apparent output power 100 VA DC output voltage 24 V Nominal current minimum 1 8 A Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 9 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2 2 Qualifications of Skilled Persons The work described in this document must only be perfor
57. of the connection area ltem Quantity Designation Explanation A 1 X1 Terminal for the voltage supply B 1 Terminal for the earthing C 1 1 USB terminal for exporting plant data D 1 2 USB terminal for updates E 1 2 Digital outputs for description of functions see Section 6 2 F 1 X3 Reserved for future applications G 1 X4 Digital inputs for description of functions see Section 6 2 H 1 X5 Digital inputs for description of functions see Section 6 2 1 X8 Analogue inputs for description of functions see Section 6 2 K 1 X7 Terminals for the temperature sensors for description of functions see Section 6 2 24 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Item Quantity Designation Explanation L 1 X6 Analogue outputs for description of functions see Section 6 2 M 2 X13 X14 Network terminals for local area network LAN N 2 X11 X12 Reserved for future applications 2 X9 X10 Network terminal of the inverter Speedwire 6 2 Functions of the Terminals and Terminal Blocks The digital and analogue terminals of the Cluster Controller are divided into terminal blocks A terminal block is a group of pins Each respective pin group forms one of the digital or analogue inputs or outputs On the enclosure the upper row of pins is marked with A and the lower row of pins is marked with B The pins ar
58. on cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Insert the eightpole plug at terminal X8 into pin row A 4 For connecting to the terminal block Analogue current input 3 AI3 perform the following steps Release conductor entry 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 2 and 3 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Insert the eightpole plug at terminal X8 into pin row B 5 On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 6 Onthe supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the sensor is assigned Connecting the Sensor to the Analogue Voltage Input Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery O sensor Ll 1 connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirements O The sensor must be able to output a voltage signal in the range from 10 V to 10 V Ll The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 43 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Analogue voltage input 4 A14 B5 B7 B8 Figure 16 Pin assignment at the terminal block Analogue volt
59. onductor entries Observe the pin assignment eo Insert the six pole plug at terminal X2 into pin row A AR On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the remote terminal is assigned 6 13 Connecting the Cluster Controller to the Voltage Supply A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock if earthing is omitted If the enclosure of the Cluster Controller is not earthed there is a danger of electric shock Earth the enclosure of the Cluster Controller Damage to the Cluster Controller due to condensation water If the Cluster Controller is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment condensation water may form in the Cluster Controller In the event of large temperature differences only supply voltage to the Cluster Controller once the Cluster Controller has reached room temperature Procedure To connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply perform the following actions in the specified order The following steps show the exact procedure Connect the protective conductor to the Cluster Controller Connect the top hat rail power supply unit 58 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Connecting the Protectiv
60. onnecting the Cluster Controller to a Local Area Network ij LAN Selecting a Suitable Internet Tariff According to use the data volume of the Cluster Controller transferred via the Internet can be more then 1 GB per month The data volume depends among other things on the number of inverters the frequency of device updates the frequency of data transfer to the Sunny Portal and the use of FTP push SMA Solar Technology AG recommends using an Internet flat rate Additional required material not included in scope of delivery O 1 patch cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 87654321 Figure 11 Pin assignment at the network terminals X9 X10 X13 and X14 Pin Designation Explanation 1 TX Data Out 2 TX Data Out 3 RX Data In 4 GND Shield ground 5 GND Shield ground 6 RX Data In 7 GND Shield ground 8 GND Shield ground 1 Connect the patch cable to the Cluster Controller When using a pre configured patch cable connect the patch cable to terminal X13 or X14 When using a patch cable that is to be configured by the user mount the two RJ45 plug connectors at both ends of the patch cable see the manufacturer manual and connect the patch cable to terminal X13 or X14 of the Cluster Controller 2 Connect the other end of the patch cable to the desired node in the local area network LAN 34 On the supplementary sheet for noting the conn
61. perator and using your personal SMA Grid Guard code see the Cluster Controller user manual Sending E Mail Alerts in the Event of Critical Plant Statuses You have the option of receiving prompt information on critical plant statuses via e mail see the Cluster Controller user manual The Cluster Controller automatically sends a notification if alertrelated events occur in the plant Implementation and Feedback of Network Operator Setpoints for Active Power Limitation and Reactive Power Operation under Grid Management With the Cluster Controller you can implement different network operator setpoints for the active power limitation and the reactive power operation of your plant under grid management Your network operator transmits the setpoints directly to the Cluster Controller either in the form of digital or analogue signals e g to a ripple control receiver that is connected to the Cluster Controller or via the Modbus client In agreement with your network operator you can use the user interface of the Cluster Controller to configure which setpoints of the Cluster Controller are to be transmitted to the connected inverters depending on the respective signal In addition you have the option of using a digital response contact or an analogue current output signal to inform the network operator of the setpoints if any for the active power limitation and the reactive power operation that are currently being transmitted to the plant Sendi
62. plementary sheet for noting the connected devices If the USB data carrier is to be removed from the Cluster Controller again wait until the data carrier status LED y is not flashing anymore ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 10 Connecting Sensors to the Cluster Controller 6 10 1 Connecting the Irradiation Sensor You can connect one irradiation sensor or pyranometer to the Cluster Controller The measured value of the irradiation sensor or the pyranometer is shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller and transmitted to Sunny Portal In Sunny Portal the measured values are taken into account in the calculation of the performance ratio Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery Ll 1 irradiation sensor Ll 1 connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirements Ll The sensor must be able to output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA Ll The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Analogue current input 1 11 Al A2 4 Figure 12 Pin assignment at the terminal block Analogue current input 1 11 Pin Signal Explanation Al Not assigned Reserved for future applications A2 I Current input A3 Current feedback A4 GND Shield ground 1 Connect the connection cable to the irradiation
63. point for the active power limitation to the inverters in the plant 1 Observe the maximum load capacity of the relay contacts The relay contacts may be loaded with a maximum switching capacity of 30 watts and a maximum voltage of 48 V DC see Section 9 Technical Data page 77 Requirement O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 52 ClusterController IA en 1O Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection Digital output 3 B2 Figure 21 Pin assignment at the terminal block Temperature output 3 Terminal block Relay Pin Signal Explanation Digital output 3 003 C B1 NC Back contact Response contact for the current B2 CO Change over contact active power limitation B3 NO Eroni contada 1 Connect the connection cable to the remote terminal see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug as follows Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment at terminal block Digital output 3 identify the conductor entries that will be required for connecting the connection cable Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the six pole plu
64. pose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug as follows Depending on the digital signal source and the pin assignment at terminal X4 identify the conductor entries that will be required for connecting the connection cable Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Connect the six pole plug to terminal X4 For this purpose observe the pin coding 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the digital signal source is assigned 6 11 2 2 Connecting the Signal Source to the Digital Input for the Reactive Power Setpoint The digital signals for the reactive power setpoint can be sent to up to four terminal blocks at terminal X5 of the Cluster Controller A ripple control receiver or a remote terminal unit can be used as a digital signal source for example Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery L1 Up to four digital signal sources O Connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirement O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section
65. ps Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources on the AC and DC sides see the inverter installation manual Observe the waiting time to allow the capacitors to discharge Open the inverter see inverter installation manual e Connect the patch cable to the retrofitted Speedwire Webconnect interface see the installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface e Close the inverter see inverter installation manual 2 If no patch cable is connected to the inverter with integrated Speedwire communication and Webconnect function connect the patch cable to the network socket in the inverter see installation manual of the inverter 3 Connect the Cluster Controller to the Speedwire network For this purpose observe the desired network topology When using a pre configured patch cable connect the patch cable to terminal X9 or X10 When using a patch cable that is to be configured by the user mount the RJ45 plug connector on the patch cable see the manufacturer manual and connect the patch cable to terminal X9 or X10 of the Cluster Controller 4 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the node is assigned 5 Deactivate the Webconnect function of the inverters after completion of the commissioning of the Cluster Controllers see user manual of the Cluster Controller Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 33 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology 6 7 C
66. r Controller You can only change the display language via the user interface of the Cluster Controller 1 Read out and write down the IP address of the Cluster Controller Select the External communication display view Read out the IP address from the IP Address line and write it down Tip if you wish to integrate the Cluster Controller in a static local area network LAN you also require the IP address for the network configuration see Section 6 15 2 Call up the IP address via the Internet browser The login page opens CLUSTER CONTROLLER BE es P 10 01 00 258 X Does the login page fail to open Possible fault cause you have not written down the IP address correctly or you have not entered it correctly Enterthe correct IP address and confirm the entry with the Enter button f the problem persists read the troubleshooting see Section 7 2 Faults in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices page 70 3 Select the desired language in the upper area of the login page Log in either as User or as Installer with the respective default plant password of the user group This implements the language change on the user interface and on the display User group Default plant password User 0000 Installer 1111 62 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection i Changing default plant passwords Change the default plant passwords of all
67. r Controller A remote terminal unit can be used as an analogue signal source for example Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery O 1 analogue signal source O Connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirement O The analogue signal source must be able to output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Analogue current input AI3 Bl B2 B4 Figure 20 Pin assignment at the terminal block Analogue current input 3 AI3 Pin Signal Explanation B1 Not Reserved for future applications assigned B2 Current input B3 l Current feedback B4 GND Shield ground 1 Connect the connection cable to the analogue signal source see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug as follows Release conductor entry 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry Release conductor entries 2 and 3 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 51 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology 3 Insert the eight pole plug at terminal X
68. rradiation sensor is configured see the Cluster Controller user manual e Ensure that the irradiation sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 10 1 Despite not being switched on a measured value of up to 2 2 V for Analogue voltage input 4 Al4 is still shown on the display and the user interface If no sensor is connected to the terminal block Analogue voltage input 4 14 a measured value of up to 2 2 V will nevertheless be shown in the display and on the user interface of the Cluster Controller Corrective measures In order for a measured value of O V to be displayed for the terminal block Analogue voltage input 4 Al4 when it is not connected place a jumper wire at terminal X8 between pin B5 and pin B7 74 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 7 Troubleshooting 7 3 Resetting the Cluster Controller You can reset the Cluster Controller via the button field 1 Callupthe Settings display view For this purpose simultaneously press and hold the OK and ESC buttons on the button field for two seconds The Settings display view opens 2 Selectthe settings that are to be reset Settings to be reset Explanation Reset password The user password and the installer password are reset Reset Network Settings The network settings of the Cluster Controller are reset Restoring Factory Settings The Cluster Controller is reset to default settings
69. s in the event of critical plant statuses Sending the plant data to an FTP server and or the Sunny Portal Internet portal Performing updates for the Cluster Controller and the inverters CLUSTER CONTROLLER Figure 2 Design of the Cluster Controller Item Designation A LEDs B Connection areas Button field D Display ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology 4 Product Description Reading out Provision and Administration of Plant Data The Cluster Controller is the central communication unit for the plant and continuously reads out the data of the devices in the plant e g inverters sensors The Cluster Controller then makes this plant data available via the display user interface and Modbus data interface In addition the plant data can be displayed evaluated and managed using Sunny Portal see the Cluster Controller user manual and the user manual of the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal Configuring Device Parameters You can configure specific parameters of individual devices or entire device classes via the user interface of the Cluster Controller For this purpose you must be logged into the Installer user group on the Cluster Controller The device parameters that can be configured if any depend on the device and the rights of the user group You may only change grid sensitive device parameters SMA Grid Guard parameters with the approval of the network o
70. ster Controller is starting and no information is yet available for data export or for USB data carriers Corrective measures Wait until the Cluster Controller has completed the start process and is ready for operation Once the start process is complete the power LED 1 glows green No USB data carrier was detected It is possible that no USB data carrier is connected or the USB data carrier is not compatible Corrective measures e Ensure that a compatible USB data carrier is connected see Section 9 Technical Data page 77 Glowing green The USB data carrier is compatible The free memory capacity is above 10 Flashing green The USB data carrier is compatible The free memory capacity is above 10 and write or read accesses are currently being performed e Only remove the USB data carrier once the data carrier status LED is not flashing anymore Glowing yellow The USB data carrier at the USB terminal 1 is compatible but the free memory capacity is 1076 at maximum Corrective measures e Files that are no longer required are to be deleted from the USB data carrier or e Replace the USB data carrier with a USB data carrier that has sufficient free memory capacity Installation Manual ClusterController LA en 1O 67 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG LED Data carrier status y Status Flashing yellow Cause and corrective measures
71. ted wires for tolerance 0 5 C at least 4 O Cable cross section at least 4 x 0 25 mm and at least 4 x AWG 24 Ll External cable diameter 4 5 7 mm L1 Maximum cable length for four conductor connection 20 m L1 Maximum cable length for two conductor connection 2 5 m Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 27 6 Connection Connection Cable requirements Inverter Speedwire O Cable category from Cat5 O Cable structure and shielding S UTP SF UTP S FTP S FTP S STP or SF FTP O Maximum cable length between two nodes when using patch cables 50 m Maximum cable length between two nodes when using installation cables 100 m O When using self assembly patch cables two RJ45 connectors per cable Local area network LAN L1 Cable category from Cat5 Cable structure and shielding S UTP SF UTP S FTP S FTP S STP or SF FTP Maximum cable length between two nodes when using patch cables 50 m Maximum cable length between two nodes when using installation cables 100 m O When using self assembly patch cables two RJ45 connectors per cable Designation according to an older standard 28 ClusterController IA en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Connection 6 4 Performing Pin Coding Pin coding prevents confusion when using multipole terminals e g in the event of removal and later re insertion of the multipole
72. to the voltage supply Corrective measures e Connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply see Section 6 13 No network connection has been established The patch cable at the Cluster Controller at the router or at the network switch is not correctly connected Corrective measures Ensure that the patch cable is correctly connected see Section 6 7 No network connection has been established One or more network components patch cables or plug connectors are defective or damaged Corrective measures Replace the defective or damaged network components patch cables or plug connectors Flashing Network connection established Data is being transmitted or received Speed yellow Off Network connection established The data transfer speed is 10 Mbit s On Network connection established The data transfer speed is 100 Mbit s Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 69 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 7 2 Faults in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices Problem The Cluster Controller does not start The LEDs and the display are off Cause and corrective measures The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage supply Corrective measures Ensure that the three pole plug for the voltage supply is connected to terminal X1 of the Cluster Controller The voltage supply is reverse connected or the top hat rail power
73. ts for active power limitation can be received as digital signals and the setpoints for the reactive power setpoint can be received as analogue signals Configure the grid management via the user interface of the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual Type of signal Digital signals Explanation The network operator setpoints are sent to the Cluster Controller as digital signals in the form of binary values For this purpose up to four relay contacts can be used for the active power limitation and the reactive power setpoint Analogue signals The network operator setpoints are sent to the Cluster Controller as analogue current signals For this purpose current signals from mA to 20 mA can be sent for the active power limitation and the reactive power setpoint respectively Signal via Modbus client The network operator setpoints are sent to network terminal X13 or X14 of the Cluster Controller via a Modbus client for information on Modbus configuration see the Cluster Controller user manual Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 45 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 11 2 Digital Signal Setpoint 6 11 2 1 Connecting the Signal Source to the Digital Input for the Active Power Limitation The digital signals for the active power limitation can be sent to up to four terminal blocks at terminal XA of the Cluster Controller A ripple control receiver or a remote term
74. ues of the temperature sensors are shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller and transmitted to Sunny Portal In Sunny Portal the measured values of the module temperature sensor flow into the calculation of the performance ratio Connecting the Outside Temperature Sensor Additional required accessories not included in scope of delivery Ll 1 outside temperature sensor Ll 1 connection cable for cable requirements see Section 6 3 Requirements Ll The sensor must have a PT100 measuring shunt or a PT1000 measuring shunt Ll The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Temperature input 1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 Figure 13 Pin assignment at terminal block Temperature input 1 Pin Signal Explanation Al GND Shield ground A2 Current input A3 V Voltage input A4 y Voltage feedback A5 Current feedback 1 Connect the connection cable to the outside temperature sensor see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 39 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Connect the connection cable to the five pole plug as follows Release conductor entry 1 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry For two conductor connection r
75. ument Complete designation Designation in this document Large scale PV plant Plant PV inverter Inverter SMA Cluster Controller Cluster Controller Abbreviations Abbreviation Designation Explanation Change Over Relay change over contact DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Protocol for the dynamic assignment of IP configurations FTP File Transfer Protocol Network protocol for data transmission LED Light Emitting Diode MSL Mean Sea Level NC Normally Closed Rest contact of the relay NO Normally Open Operating contact of the relay PV Photovoltaics TCP Transmission Control Protocol Transport protocol for packet switching in connection oriented networks USB Universal Serial Bus Serial bus system Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling up to 75 SMA inverters in decentralised large scale PV plants For this purpose the Cluster Controller performs the following essential tasks Reading out provision and administration of plant data Configuring device parameters Sending e mail alerts in the event of critical plant statuses e Implementation and feedback of network operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power under grid management Sending the plant data to an FTP server an
76. user groups promptly to prevent unauthorised access to the user interface of the Cluster Controller and the inverters in your plant see the Cluster Controller user manual The user interface opens The display language and the user interface language are changed X Does the user interface fail to open Fault cause you have not entered the default plant password of the selected user group correctly On the login page enter the correct default plant password for the selected user group and confirm the entry with the Enter button 5 Select Logout in the icon bar Checking the Connections via the Display The content of the display views takes one or two seconds to update For technical reasons representation on the display depends on the ambient temperature and may be correspondingly delayed in the event of low ambient temperature 1 Select the Plant status display view 2 Check whether the correct total number of Humber of devices 42 connected inverters is displayed in the Number of Hunber of devices p T Device status warning 1 devices line Device status error 1 If the correct total number of connected inverters is not displayed it is likely that one or more inverters are not connected correctly see Section 7 2 Faults in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices page 70 3 When using the digital inputs select the Digital Inputs display view 4 Check whether the expected binary v
77. work Operator 52 6 12 Using Fault Indication 57 6 13 Connecting the Cluster Controller to the Voltage Supply 58 6 14 Checking the Connections via the 61 6 15 Performing Configuration for a Static Local Network LAN 64 7 65 LN LED ts 65 LN Operation LEDS tt HAUS E al e Sog 65 7 1 2 LEDs of the Network Connections 69 7 2 Faults in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices 70 7 3 Resetting the Cluster 75 8 5 76 8 1 Disassembling the Cluster 76 8 2 Disposing of the Cluster 76 4 ClusterController 1A en 10 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents 9 Technical A A AS AA OTT 10 lt 5 lt 555 lt lt 55 5555 Ol TI Contacta os des AOD Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 5 1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document Validity This document is applicable for the device type CLCON 10 GR1 from hardware version Al and from fir
78. ximum switching capacity of 30 watts and a maximum voltage of 48 V DC see Section 9 Technical Data page 77 Requirement O The connection cable must have been prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 Digital output 1 DO1 Digital output 2 DO2 Figure 26 Pin assignment at the terminal blocks Digital output 1 DOT and Digital output 2 DO2 Al 2 5 Terminal block Relay Pin Signal Explanation Digital output 1 DO1 A Al NC Back contact Fault indication relay for the plant A2 CO Change over contact status Fault A3 NO Front contact Digital output 2 DO2 B 4 Back contact Fault indication relay for the plant 5 CO Change over contact status Fault or Warning A6 NO icona 1 Connect the connection cable to the remote terminal see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 10 57 6 Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Connect the connection cable to six pole plug as follows Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment at the terminal blocks Digital output 1 DOT and Digital output 2 DO2 identify the conductor entries that are required for the connection of the connection cable e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires into the c
79. xplanation BA Voltage feedback B5 l Current feedback 1 Connect the connection cable to the module temperature sensor see the manufacturer manual For this purpose trim the unused insulated wires up to the cable shield and note the wire colours 2 Connect the connection cable to the five pole plug as follows Release conductor entry 1 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wire of the single core into the conductor entry For two conductor connection release conductor entries 3 and 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment e For four conductor connection release conductor entries 2 3 4 and 5 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated wires of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the five pole plug at terminal X7 into pin row B 4 Onthe connection cable mark the terminal and pin row to which the connection cable is assigned For this purpose use the cable ties with the caption field 5 On the supplementary sheet for noting the connected devices note the terminal to which the sensor is assigned 6 10 3 Conneding Additional Sensors Depending on whether you are using an irradiation sensor see Section 6 10 1 you can connect a maximum of 3 sensors to the analogue current outputs and 1 sensor to the analogue voltage input X8 of the Cluster Controller 1 Display o

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