Home

Installation Manual - SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER

Contents

1. Pin Signal Explanation Al GND Shield ground A2 Current input A3 V Voltage input A4 y Voltage return AN I gt Current return Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the outside temperature sensor see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 For connection to the Cluster Controller using two conductor connection technology perform the following steps e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entry 1 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry On the five pole plug unlock conductor entries 3 and 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment e At terminal X7 in pin row A place a bridge between pin 2 and pin 3 and between pin 4 and pin 5 3 For connection to the Cluster Controller using four conductor connection technology perform the following steps e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entry 1 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entries 2 3 4 and 5 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 4 Insert the five pole plug into pin row A in terminal X7 Installation Manual C
2. e When connecting ensure that no bridge is being used in the ripple control receiver Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 57 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the digital signal source see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Depending on the digital signal source and the pin assignment in terminal X5 identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable The voltage supply 24 V and the reference potential GND only need to be connected once for each signal source e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Connect the six pole plug to terminal X5 Observe the pin coding 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 12 2 4 Digital Signal Setpoint when Using Multiple Cluster Controllers To implement digital setpoints from the grid operator you can connect any number of Cluster Controllers in parallel to one digital signal source Additionally required
3. Installation Manual SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER ClusterController lA en 14 Version 1 4 AMERICAN ENGLISH Legal Provisions SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is property of SMA Solar Technology AG Any publication whether in whole or in part requires prior written approval by SMA Solar Technology AG Internal reproduction used solely for the purpose of product evaluation or other proper use is allowed and does not require prior approval SMA Warranty You can download the current warranty conditions from the Internet at www SMA Solar com Software Licenses The licenses for the software modules used with this product can be found on the supplied CD Trademarks All trademarks are recognized even if not explicitly identified as such A lack of identification does not mean that a product or symbol is not trademarked The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of these marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under license Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed by the Modbus Organization Inc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Phillips and Pozidriv are registered trademarks of Phillips Screw Company Torx is a registered trademark of Acument Global Technologies Inc SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany Tel
4. i 6 11 3 Connecting Additional Sensors Connections for Grid Management Services 52 6 12 1 Options for Implementing Grid Management Service Setpoints 52 6 12 2 Digital Setpoint Steng seet 53 GET Goninection Options eene Eeer 53 6 12 2 2 Connecting a Signal Source to a Digital Input for Active Power Hmitotteon eg deiere A4 ol223 Connecting a Signal Source to a Digital Input for Reactive Power ep use Ee aR 56 6 12 2 4 Digital Signal Setpoint when Using Multiple Cluster Controllers iiss ccscastaantessrastecsventeassyarntecss e a 58 6 12 3 Analog Setpoint Signal eee eeseeseteesneeetesneeeesesneeens 59 6 12 3 1 Connecting a Signal Source to an Analog Input for Active Power Limitation ee AE 59 6 12 3 2 Connecting a Signal Source to an Analog Input for Reactive Power Setpoint een 60 6 12 3 3 Analog Setpoint Signal when Using Multiple Cluster Conttrellerg ae EE 62 6 12 4 Setpoint via Modbus Chemt 62 6 12 5 Feedback for Grid Management Service Setpoints rs 62 6 12 5 1 Feedback Option 62 6 12 5 2 Connecting a Remote Terminal for Feedback via Digital e EE 63 6 12 5 3 Connecting a Remote Terminal for Feedback via Analog Signal enseigna ni AE RER 64 6 12 5 4 Feedback When Using Multiple Cluster Controllers 68 Using Fault Indicator ege eet ee 68 Checking the Connections via the Display sseseseeeeeeee 70 Contig ring a Static LANius iresi 70 Setting Up a Modbus Data Connechon 71 Installation Manual ClusterController l
5. 49 561 9522 0 Fax 49 561 9522 100 www SMA de E mail info SMA de 2004 to 2015 SMA Solar Technology AG All rights reserved 2 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Legal Provisions Legal Provisions Copyright 2015 SMA America LLC All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means be it electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SMA America LLC Neither SMA America LLC nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc makes representations express or implied with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and or software it may describe including with no limitation any implied warranties of utility merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose All such warranties are expressly disclaimed Neither SMA America LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes and thus the above exclusion may not apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that SMA America LL
6. The type label can be found on the back of the enclosure You can read off the following data from the type label Device type Type Serial Number Hardware version Version Model Device specific characteristics You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from Service see Section 12 Contact page 90 Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Designation Explanation Gra C Tick The product complies with the require ments of the applicable Australian EMC standards CAN ICES 3 A IC marking The product complies with the require NMB 3 A ments of the applicable Canadian EMC standards Indoors The product is only suitable for indoor installation FCC designation The product complies with the require Fe ments of the applicable FCC stan dards 20 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 Product Description Symbol Designation Explanation C CE marking The product complies with the require ments of the applicable EU directives lt WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together CH with household waste but in accor a dance with the locally applicable dis posal regulations for electronic waste y Data matrix code 2D code for device specific character istics 4 3 LEDs Operation LEDs LED Designation Power LED Explanation Shows whether the Clust
7. 24 V signal source with digital output signals Connection of a signal source with potential free relay contact Cluster Controller X4 Al A2 A3 24V IN GND Relay contact Signal source Figure 18 Connection of a signal source with potential free relay contact example Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 53 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Connection of a 24 V Signal Source with Digital Output Signals Cluster Controller X4 Al A2 A3 24V IN GND 24 V signal source Figure 19 Connection of a 24 V signal source with digital output signals example 6 12 2 2 Connecting a Signal Source to a Digital Input for Active Power Limitation Digital signals for active power limitation can be transmitted to up to four pin groups at terminal X4 on the Cluster Controller A ripple control receiver or a remote terminal unit can be used as a digital signal source for example Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O Up to four digital signal sources O Connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements CO The signal source must be technically suitable for connection to the digital inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 54 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connec
8. 4 for the reactive power set point in grid management services Digital input 7 Bl toB3 Signal 3 of 4 for the reactive power set point in grid management services Digital input 8 B4 to B6 Signal 4 of 4 for the reactive power set point in grid management services Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 29 6 Connection and Commissioning Terminal Pin group X6 Analog current output 1 SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Pin Al to A3 Function Analog current output for feedback on current active power limitation in grid management services Analog current output 2 AA to A6 Analog current output for feedback on current reactive power setpoint in grid management services Analog current output 3 B1 to B3 Analog current output for feedback on the current total active system power as a percentage based on the maximum nominal system power X7 Temperature input 1 Al to A5 Analog input for connecting an external temperature sensor Temperature input 2 Bl to BS Analog input for connecting a module temperature sensor X8 Analog current input 1 Al to A4 Analog current input for connecting an ir radiation sensor or for measuring the ac tive power feed in at the grid connection point Analog current input 2 A5 to A8 Analog current input for active power lim itation in grid management services or for measuring the active power feed in at the grid connect
9. Connect the Cluster Controller to the Speedwire network Take the desired network topology into account e When using a preassembled network cable connect the network cable to network port X9 or X10 e When using a network cable that is to be assembled by the user connect the RJ45 connector to the network cable see the manual from manufacturer and connect the network cable to network port X9 or X10 on the Cluster Controller 2 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 3 Deactivate the Webconnect function on the inverters after completion of Cluster Controller commissioning see the Cluster Controller user manual 6 9 Connecting the Cluster Controller to the LAN Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 network cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 Al 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 87654321 Figure 12 Pin assignment for network ports X9 X10 X13 and X14 Pin Designation Explanation TX Data Out 2 TX Data Out 3 RX Data In 4 Not assigned Not assigned 5 Not assigned Not assigned 6 RX Data In 7 Not assigned Not assigned 8 Not assigned Not assigned NOTICE High costs possible due to inappropriate Internet tariff Depending on use the data volume transferred by the Cluster Controller via the Internet can b
10. Designation A 1 Cluster Controller B 1 Three pole plug C 1 Two pole plug D 2 Five pole plug E 8 Six pole plug F 2 Eight pole plug G 2 Coding element H 20 Cable tie with caption field 8 Shield clamp with ring terminal lug K 1 Ring terminal lug L Fastening screw M 2 Washer N 1 Tooth lock washer O 1 Split lock washer P 1 CD with product documentation Q 1 Quick reference guide for commissioning and supplementary sheet for noting down 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 14 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 Product Description 4 Product Description 4 1 Cluster Controller The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling SMA inverters with Speedwire Webconnect interfaces in decentralized PV systems and large scale PV power plants The Cluster Controller primarily performs the following tasks e Setup of the Speedwire network e Reading out provision and administration of PV system data e Configuring device parameters e Feedback on current total active power of the system e Implementation and feedback of grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power operation under grid management services e Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PV
11. Nedeiland Argentina SMA South America SPA Cesko SMA Central amp Eastern Brasil Santiago Magyarorsz g Evrope s r o Chile 562 2820 2101 Polska Praha Per Bet 420 235 010 417 Slovensko 90 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 12 Contact Danmark SMA Solar Technology AG France SMA France S A S Deutschland Niestetal Lyon sterreich SMA Online Service Center Sunny Boy Sunny Mini Central Schweiz www SMA de Service Sunny Tripower Sunny Boy Sunny Mini Central 33 472 09 04 40 Sunny Tripower Monitoring Systems 49 561 9522 1499 33 472 09 04 41 Monitoring Systems Kommunika Sunny Island tionsprodukte 33 472 09 04 42 49 561 9522 2499 Sunny Cental Fuel Save Controller PV Diesel 33 472 09 04 43 Hybridsysteme 49 561 9522 3199 Sunny Island Sunny Backup Hy dro Boy 49 561 9522 399 Sunny Central 49 561 9522 299 Espa a SMA Ib rica Tecnolog a Solar India SMA Solar India Pvt Ltd Portugal S L U Mumbai Barcelona 91 22 61713888 34 935 63 50 99 South Africa SMA Solar Technology South EM a SMA Hellas AE Africa Pty Ltd Kimpoc A iva Centurion Pretoria Kibris 801 2229 222 08600 SUNNY Benrapua International 08600 78669 30 212 2229 222 International 27 12 643 1785 Italia SMA Italia S r l United SMA Solar UK Ltd Milano Kingdom Milton Keynes 39 02 8934 7299 44 1908 304899 nel SMA Solar Thailand Co Ltd HgS SMA Technology K
12. analog out O puts and temperature inputs Q wire Conductor cross section 1 5 mm 16 AWG Cable length 32 cm 12 in Analog Inputs connection cable OoOd Number of insulated conductors at least two Shielding yes Conductor cross section 0 2 mm to 1 5 mm 32 AWG to 16 AWG Maximum cable length 30 m 98 ft Analog outputs connection cable E Du D Number of insulated conductors at least two Shielding yes Conductor cross section 0 2 mm to 1 5 mm 32 AWG to 16 AWG Maximum cable length 3 000 m 9 840 ft Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 31 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Connection Cable requirements Temperature Inputs m connection cable o E Number of insulated conductors for tolerance 2 C 3 6 F at least two Number of insulated conductors for tolerance 0 5 C 0 9 F at least four Conductor cross section at least 4 x 0 25 mm at least 4 x 24 AWG External cable diameter 4 5 mm to 7 0 mm 0 18 in to 0 28 in Maximum cable length for four conductor connection technology 20 m 65 ft Maximum cable length for two conductor connection technology 2 5 m 8 ft Inverter Oo Speedwire Number of insulated conductor pairs and conductor cross section at least 2 x 2 x 0 22 mm at least 2 x 2 x 24 AWG External diameter the maximum external diameter depends on the size of the cable gland or
13. claims and usually void the operation permit SMA shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein The type label must remain permanently attached to the product 2 2 Safety Information This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long term operation of the product read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock from touching an ungrounded product Touching an ungrounded product can cause a lethal electric shock e Ensure that the product is integrated in the existing overvoltage protection e Ground the enclosure of the product NOTICE Damage to the product due to moisture The product is not splash proof degree of protection IP20 NEMA 1 Moisture can penetrate the product and damage it e Only use the product in a dry indoor environment Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 11 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 2 3 Supported Products SMA Products D Availability of SMA pr
14. connection cable to the remote terminal see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment of the desired pin group identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the six pole plug into pin row A in terminal X2 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 69 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 14 Checking the Connections via the Display You can use the Cluster Controller display to check whether the connections have been made correctly and whether all inverters sensors and remote terminals have been detected by the Cluster Controller The content of the display views takes one or two seconds to update For technical reasons presentation on the display depends on the ambient temperature and may be correspondingly delayed in the event of low ambient temperature Procedure 1 Se
15. electricity is directly marketed e Sending e mail alarms in the event of critical system statuses e Sending the system data to an FTP server and or the Sunny Portal Internet portal e Performing updates for the Cluster Controller and the inverters Figure 2 Design of the Cluster Controller Position Designation A LEDs B Connection areas Cc Keypad D Display Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 15 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Reading out provision and administration of PV system data The Cluster Controller is the central communication unit for the system and continuously reads out the data of the devices in the system e g inverters sensors The Cluster Controller then makes this system data available via the display user interface and Modbus data interface In addition the system 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 You must be logged into the user group Installer 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
16. manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Depending on the digital signal source and the pin assignment in terminal X4 identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable The voltage supply 24 V and the reference potential GND only need to be connected once for each signal source e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Connect the six pole plug to terminal X4 Observe the pin coding 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 12 2 3 Connecting a Signal Source to a Digital Input for Reactive Power Setpoint Digital signals for reactive power setpoints can be transmitted to up to four pin groups at terminal X5 on the Cluster Controller A ripple control receiver or a remote terminal unit can be used as a digital signal source for example Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O Up to four digital signal sources O Connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements O The signal source must be technically
17. material not included in the scope of delivery O Power supply unit quantity depends on the number of Cluster Controllers to be connected Requirements for the power supply unit O DC output voltage 24 V O The power supply unit must supply at least 10 mA per input signal for the Cluster Controllers 58 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Power supply unit 24V DC K2 K3 K4 GND 24V Ripple control receiver Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 4 Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A 24V IN GND 24V IN GND 24V IN GND 24V IN GND X4 Cluster Controller 1 Cluster Controller 2 Figure 22 Transmission of digital signals for active power limitation to two Cluster Controllers via relays K1 and K2 of a ripple control receiver example 6 12 3 Analog Setpoint Signal 6 12 3 1 Connecting a Signal Source to an Analog Input for Active Power Limitation Analog signals for active power limitation are transmitted to the pin group Analog current input 2 in terminal X8 on the Cluster Controller A remote terminal unit can be used as an analog signal source for example Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 analog signal source O Connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements O The signal source must be technically suitable for connection to the analog inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepar
18. more inverters or the connection to one or more in verters has been interrupted Corrective measures e Wait six minutes and check again whether the correct number of all connected inverters is displayed If the correct number of connected inverters is still not displayed Ensure that the inverters are in operation see inverter manual Ensure that the network cables that connect the inverters with one another are correctly connected depending on the inverter equipment see the inverter manual or the installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface Ensure that the network cable of the inverter connected directly to the Cluster Controller is connected to network port X9 or X10 of the Cluster Controller Ensure that no network components network cables or connectors are defective The expected binary values for the The digital signal source is not correctly connected digital signal source are not shown on Corrective measures the display e Ensure that the digital signal source is correctly connected see Section 6 12 2 page 53 No current signal for the analog sig The analog signal source or the sensor are probably not nal source or the sensor is shown on correctly connected the display Corrective measures e Ensure that the analog signal source is correctly connected see Section 6 12 3 page 59 e Ensure that the sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 11 3 page 49 N
19. source e g remote terminal unit ripple control receiver observe the maximum cable length of 30 m 98 ft from the Cluster Controller to the signal source O When connecting a temperature sensor using the four conductor method observe the maximum cable length of 20 m 65 ft from the Cluster Controller to the temperature sensor L When connecting a temperature sensor using the two conductor connection technology observe the maximum cable length of 2 5 m 8 ft from the Cluster Controller to the temperature sensor Minimum clearances L The minimum clearances must be maintained to ensure adequate heat dissipation Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 25 SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 5 Mounting 275 mm 10 9 in D n Figure 7 Minimum clearances Permitted and prohibited mounting positions O The Cluster Controller must be mounted so that the ventilation slots face upward and downward This ensures optimum heat dissipation Figure 8 Permitted and prohibited mounting positions 5 2 Mounting the Cluster Controller Requirements O A top hat rail must be available CO The top hat rail must be 35 mm 1 4 in wide Installation Manual 26 ClusterController l A en 14 SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 5 Mounting O In order to mount the Cluster Controller the top hat rail must be at least 26 cm 10 3 in long When a top hat rail power supply unit is used the top ha
20. status and device information of the Cluster Controller When a USB data carrier is inserted into USB port 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 Analog inputs Displays the analog inputs with the current level value and unit Digital inputs Displays the digital inputs in binary form The digital inputs are summarized 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 set point size and the date of the last configuration change Reactive power setpoint Displays the current reactive power setpoint and the date of the last configuration change Grid management services Displays the setpoint type and the signal sources selected via the Cluster Controller user interface for the grid management services External communication Displays the settings for the LAN Speedwire Displays the settings for 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 Con troller to be partially or fully reset see S
21. suitable for connection to the digital inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 56 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Digital Digital input 5 input 6 ar ak Digital Digital input 7 input 8 6 Connection and Commissioning Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 WV dies BI B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Figure 21 Pin assignment for pin groups on terminal X5 Pin group Pin Pin assignment Explanation Digital input 5 Al 24V Voltage supply output Signal 1 of 4 for reactive power A3 IN Input setpoint A3 GND Reference potential Digital input 6 A4 24V Voltage supply output Signal 2 of 4 for reactive power AS IN Input setpoint A GND Reference potential Digital input 7 Bl 24V Voltage supply output Signal 3 of 4 for reactive power p2 IN Input setpoint B3 GND Reference potential Digital input 8 B4 24V Voltage supply output Signal 4 of 4 for reactive power bs IN Input setpoint B GND Reference potential A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock caused by incorrect connection of the ripple control receiver Incorrect connection of the ripple control receiver can result in grid voltage on the Cluster Controller enclosure e Do not connect the insulated conductors of the connection cable to the line conductors of the ripple control receiver
22. that can output voltage signals in the range from 10 V to 10 V e Signal receivers that can process current signals in the range from O mA to 20 mA Routers and network switches e Routers and network switches for Fast Ethernet with a data transfer rate of at least 100 Mbit s All network components used must support the IGMP version 1 protocol IGMPv1 12 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 2 Safety Power supply units In addition to the top hat rail power supply unit offered as an accessory see Section 10 page 88 the Cluster Controller supports power supply units with the following properties e Maximum output current including short circuit 8 A e Maximum output apparent power 100 VA e DC output voltage 24 V e Nominal current minimum 1 8 A 2 4 System Requirements Supported web browsers O Microsoft Internet Explorer from version 8 O Mozilla Firefox from version 3 6 Recommended display resolution O Minimum 1 024 pixels x 768 pixels Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 13 3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 3 Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged eee vr g s E M N Figure 1 Components included in the scope of delivery Position Quantity
23. with the approval of the grid operator and using your personal SMA Grid Guard code see the Cluster Controller user manual Sending e mail alarms in the event of critical system statuses You have the option of receiving prompt information on critical system statuses via e mail see the Cluster Controller user manual The Cluster Controller automatically sends a notification if alarm related events occur in the system Feedback on Current Total Active Power of the System You have the option of being informed of the total active power currently generated by the system via an analog current output signal Implementation and feedback of grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power operation under grid management services With the Cluster Controller as part of grid management services you can implement different grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and reactive power operation of your system The Cluster Controller can implement the setpoints using open loop control or closed loop control For Cluster Controller systems without selfconsumption and with direct limitation of active power feed in the operating mode Open loop control is used In this operating mode the Cluster Controller can receive the setpoints either in the form of digital or analog signals or via Modbus The different types of signal source can be combined so that for example the setpoints for active power limitation are received as
24. A en 14 7 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 TroOUbleshOotiny E 72 7 1 PED Slates coca ke daar tur E eege 72 L Me TR 72 ZZ Network Ponle DS eaii eessen 75 7 2 Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices 76 7 20 Resetting the Cluster Controller isco stock steerEeeegesEeg 80 8 Decommissioning ea cesosiis cccasnsscacseciccicsiccscnsanisecede sacs taceadiscecaiedenss 82 8 1 Disassembling the Cluster Controller c cesesssesseeeeseesereeeeesneeeeers 82 8 2 Packing the Product for Shipment jativascinvcnetiarcaslincssnnens 82 eo Disposing the Proce nsincwtrinreacinntietaneaaunicecnnass 83 9 Technical Date egcsccttesstesiccsstettetstientorntieseieraietventouins 84 IR 88 11 Compliance Information s essessseseseseososcssosesesesesesscsescososesesese 89 12 COMP e E T 90 8 ClusterController IA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 1 Information on this Document 1 Information on this Document 1 1 Validity This document is valid for the SMA Cluster Controller models CLCON 10 and CLCON S 10 from hardware version A1 and from firmware version 1 0 1 2 Target Group The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons Qualified persons must have the following skills e Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated e Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing
25. C and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc reserve the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance on the material presented including but not limited to omissions typographical errors arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by SMA America LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc is under license Modbus is registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed by Modbus Organization Inc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Phillips and Pozidriv are registered trademarks of Phillips Screw Company Torx is a registered trademark of Acument Global Technologies Inc SMA America LLC 3801 N Havana Street Denver CO 80239 U S A SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc 2425 Matheson Blvd E 7th Floor Mississauga ON L4W 5K4 Canada Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 3 Important Safety Instructions SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for the following products e SMA Cluster Controller This manual mu
26. Cluster Controller via the keypad Procedure 1 Call up the display view Settings To do this simultaneously press and hold the OK and ESC buttons on the keypad for two seconds Wl The display view Settings opens 2 Select the settings that are to be reset Settings to be reset Explanation Reset password The user password and the installer password are re set Reset network settings The network settings of the Cluster Controller are reset Reset to default settings The Cluster Controller is reset to default settings Stored system data is deleted 80 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Troubleshooting 3 To exit the display view press ESC 4 To confirm the settings that are to be reset perform the following steps e Press OK M The display view Confirm the resetting appears e Select OK and confirm with OK M The selected settings are reset If the network settings were reset or the Cluster Controller was reset to default settings the Cluster Controller restarts 5 If Sunny Portal is being used and the Cluster Controller was reset to default settings adjust the system identifier for Sunny Portal in the Cluster Controller see the Cluster Controller user manual Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 81 8 Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 Decommissioning 8 1 Disassembling the Cluster Controller 1 A DA
27. DHCP server has assigned the Cluster Controller a new IP address Corrective measures e Select the display view External communication and read out the current IP address of the Cluster Controller e Call up the IP address via the web browser Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 79 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Problem Cause and corrective measure The login page does not open There is a problem in the LAN Corrective measures e Ensure that the network cables are correctly connected to the Cluster Controller see Section 6 9 page 41 e Check whether the network components network cables or connectors are defective or damaged Replace defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors e Check whether the network settings of the individual network components are correct Adapt the network settings if required e Restart the Cluster Controller Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect it to the voltage supply Note that this can lead to loss of system data e Ifthe problem persists contact the network administrator Login to the user interface has failed The system password has been entered incorrectly four times Access to the Cluster Controller is suspended for 15 minutes Corrective measures e Wait 15 minutes then log in with the correct system password 7 3 Resetting the Cluster Controller You can reset the
28. NGER Danger to life due to electric shock Lethal voltages are present at the connection point of the utility grid e Disconnect the connection point from the utility grid using the separator e g circuit breaker e Remove the three pole plug of the top hat rail power supply unit from terminal X1 on the Cluster Controller 2 Remove the network cable for the Speedwire network e g for the inverter from the Cluster Controller 3 Remove the LAN network cable e g for the router from the Cluster Controller 4 Remove the multipole plugs for the connected devices and sensors from the Cluster Controller 5 Remove the Cluster Controller from the top hat rail e Pull down the bracket for the top hat rail locking mechanism located underneath the Cluster Controller or press it down using a screwdriver e Tip the lower edge of the Cluster Controller forwards and lift upward to remove it from the top hat rail 8 2 Packing the Product for Shipment e Pack the product for shipping Use the original packaging or packaging that is suitable for the weight and size of the product 82 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 8 Decommissioning 8 3 Disposing of the Product e Dispose of the product in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 83 9 Technical Data 9 Technical Data General Data S
29. Nominal current minimum 1 8 A Requirement O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 36 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Figure 10 Pin assignment for terminal X1 Pin Signal Explanation 1 Not assigned Reserved for future applications 2 24V Input voltage 24 V DC GND Ground Procedure 1 Mount the power supply unit see the manual from manufacturer 2 Connect the connection cable to the power supply unit see manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable sheath and note down the conductor colors 3 Connect the connection cable to the three pole plug Unlock conductor entries 2 and 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 4 Connect the three pole plug to terminal X1 on the Cluster Controller 5 Connect the AC connection cable to the power supply unit see the manual from manufacturer 6 A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock Lethal voltages are present at the connection point of the utility grid e Disconnect the connection point from voltage sources and ensure that the connection point is voltage free Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 37 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Connect t
30. Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the eight pole plug into pin row B in terminal X8 A On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet Installation Manual ClusterController A en 14 61 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 12 3 3 Analog Setpoint Signal when Using Multiple Cluster Controllers To implement analog setpoints from the grid operator when using multiple Cluster Controllers you can use isolation amplifiers to duplicate the analog current signals By switching the isolation amplifiers in series the analog current signals can be transferred to any number of Cluster Controllers Signal source Al A2 A3 A4 4 mA to 20 mA Isolation amplifier l 4 mA to 20 mA 4 mA to 20 mA A5 A6 AZ A8 A5 A6 A A8 A5 A6 AZ A8 X8 X8 l Il GND l l GND l I GND Cluster Controller 1 Cluster Controller 2 Cluster Controller 3 Figure 25 Transmission of analog current signals for active power limitation to three Cluster Controllers via isolation amplifiers example 6 12 4 Setpoint via Modbus Client Requirements O The Cluster Controller and the Modbus client must be located in the same LAN O Commissioning of the Cluster Controller must be completed In order to receive the gr
31. Product Description ssesessesesesesessoscscscosesesesesessosescesoseseseseseosee 15 4 Cluster Controllers eer ane ne mere eee 16 Se E E OEE 20 GE GN D EE 21 e 22 AS Keypad E 23 Mounting seca sds ateetiieeis adicanneteaiacd napiorsaciatinauatameustiibanaiecnss 25 5 1 Requirements for Mounting icssnnncnncsncinnnneuaceiinecondnn 25 5 2 Mounting the Cluster Controller siscissessseisiocnvensntrencersesmeeceorsesies 26 Connection and Commissioning cssecsssesscsesecsssecsesesesees 28 6 1 Overview of the Connection Area sesssecsssessestesseeseeseesneseeeeneeens 28 6 2 Functions of the Terminals and Pin Groups ssssssesesseessesseeeeeeeeene 29 63 Ebene eege eet 30 EN e cpisacuesoctissrensschacetoneeieeemsarknanmet aes sues 33 6 5 Preparing Connection Cables for Connection to Multipole Plugs 33 6 6 Connecting the Cluster Controller to the Voltage Supgpky 35 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Table of Contents 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 6 11 6 12 6 13 6 14 6 15 6 16 Checking and Setting the Cluster Controller System Time 38 Connecting the Cluster Controller to a Speedwire Network AO Connecting the Cluster Controller to the LAN 41 Connecting USB Data Carriers to the Cluster Controller 43 Connecting Sensors to the Cluster Congroller 44 6 11 1 Connecting the Temperature Sensor 44 6 11 2 Connecting an Irradiation Sensor
32. Using Fault Indicator Contacts You can use two of the three potential free relay contacts of the Cluster Controller as fault indicator contacts and connect appropriate remote terminals e g optical or acoustic signal generators to them Via the fault indicator contact Digital output 1 you can signal the system status Error Via the fault indicator contact Digital output 2 you can signal the system status Error or Warning D Observe the maximum load capacity of the relay contacts The relay contacts may be loaded with a maximum switching power of 30 W and a maximum voltage of 48 Vc 68 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Requirements O The remote terminal must be technically suitable for connection to the digital outputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 Digital Digital output 1 output 2 Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 WV Figure 32 Pin assignment for the pin groups Digital output 1 and Digital output 2 Pin group Relay Pin Signal Explanation Digital output 1 A Al NC Back contact Fault indicator contact for A2 CO Change over contact the system status Error A3 NO Front contact Digital output 2 B A4 NC Back contact Fault indicator contact for A5 co Change over contact the system status Error or Warning A6 NO Front contact Procedure 1 Connect the
33. a carriers O Maximum storage capacity 2 TB O Supported file systems FAT 16 or FAT 32 D Use of USB hard disks with external power supply is recommended In the case of USB hard disks with power supply via the USB interface malfunctions can occur if the connected USB hard disk temporarily has a greater electricity demand than that provided for by the USB 2 0 standard e To avoid malfunctions as a result of excessive power demand when using USB hard disks use only USB hard disks with external power supply Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 43 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Archival periods Depending on the available storage capacity of the USB data carrier and the configuration of your system the following approximate archival periods for the system data are possible Number of connected invert Approximate archival period me 4 GB storage capacity 8 GB storage 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 Procedure 1 To protect the USB data carrier against loss attach the USB data carrier to the eyelets located on the underside of the USB port for example with a loop attached to the USB data carrier 2 Connect the USB data carrier to the desired USB port e To export system data connect the USB data carrier to USB port 1 e To transfer update files to the Cluster Controller connect the USB
34. and using electrical devices and installations e Training in the installation and configuration of IT systems e Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations e Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives e Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information 1 3 Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at www SMA Solar com Document title Document type SMA SPEEDWIRE FIELDBUS Technical Information 1 4 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 A WARNING avoided can result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in minor or moderate injury Noj ile Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result in property damage D Information that is important for a specific topic or goal but is not safety relevant Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal H Desired result x A problem that might occur Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 9 1 Information on this Document 1 5 Typographies Typography Use bold e Display texts SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Example e Elements on a user interface e Terminals e Elements to be selected Elements to be
35. ata carrier e Ifthe USB data carrier is write protected remove the write protection or use a USB data carrier without write protection flashing green or Write or read accesses are currently being per yellow or red formed on the USB data carrier Corrective measures e Only remove the USB data carrier once the data carrier status LED is no longer flashing 74 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 2 Network Port LEDs LED Status Cause and corrective measure Link Activity Off No network connection established green The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage sup ply Corrective measures e Connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply see Section 6 6 page 35 No network connection established The network cable is not correctly connected to the Clus ter Controller the router or the network switch Corrective measures e Ensure that the network cables are connected correctly see Section 6 9 page 41 No network connection established One or more network components network cables or con nectors are defective or damaged Corrective measures e Replace the defective or damaged network components network cables or connectors flashing Network connection established Data is being sent or received Speed yellow Off Network connection established The data transfer rate is up to 10 Mbit s on Network connec
36. d ground power 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 system is currently limited Active power limitation in percent 100 50 4 12 20 in relation to inverter parameter Currently set active power limit or Pmax Signal strength mA Figure 28 Interpretation of the signal strength as a percentage value of the active power limitation in relation to the inverter parameter Currently set active power limit or Pmax Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 65 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Interpretation of Signal Strength as a Reactive Power Setpoint Value Depending on the value 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 p sent to the inverters in the system Reactive power setpoint in percent EE ea R overexcited 25 p arnntenene Signal strength in mA underexcited in relation to inverter parameter Currently set active power limit or Pmax Figure 29 Interpretation of the signal strength as a percentage value of the reactive power setpoint i
37. data carrier to USB port 2 3 If the USB data carrier is permanently inserted into the Cluster Controller note the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 4 If the USB data carrier is to be removed from the Cluster Controller wait until the data carrier status LED stops flashing 6 11 Connecting Sensors to the Cluster Controller 6 11 1 Connecting the Temperature Sensor You can connect one outside temperature sensor and one module temperature sensor to the Cluster Controller The measured values from 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 from the module temperature sensor are used to calculate the performance ratio Connecting the Outside Temperature Sensor Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery UI 1 outside temperature sensor UI 1 connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements O The sensor must be technically suitable for connection to the temperature inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 44 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Temperature input 1 Al A2 A3 A4 A5 Figure 13 Pin assignment for pin group Temperature input 1
38. digital signals and the reactive power setpoints are received as analog signals For Cluster Controller systems with self consumption the operating mode Closed loop control is used In this operating mode you can regulate the system s active power feed in at the grid connection point e g to limit it to a fixed percentage value In agreement with your grid 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 can use a digital response contact or an analog current output signal to inform the grid operator of the setpoints if any for active power limitation and reactive power operation that are currently being used in the system 16 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 Product Description Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PV electricity is directly marketed The PV current generated by your system can be directly marketed The Cluster Controller can receive active power limitation setpoints from the direct marketer as digital or analog signals or via Modbus The CLCON S 10 model provides a Modbus register for sending setpoints via Modbus The CLCON 10 model provides two Modbus registers The Cluster Controller can provide feedback about the current feed in power of the system to the
39. direct marketer via digital or analog signals To avoid conflicts when different setpoints are used by the grid operator and the direct marketer the Cluster Controller always implements the setpoint that more strongly limits the active power of the system Sending the System Data to an FTP Server and or the Sunny Portal Internet Portal The Cluster Controller can automatically send the system 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 Sunny Portal e g via a router Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 17 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 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 system 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 Legend Communication AC Speedwire network DC Local network Digital or analog signal transmission Internet Figure 3 Decentralized large scale PV power plant with Cluster Controller and implementat
40. e more than 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 Sunny Portal and the use of FTP push e SMA recommends using an Internet flat rate D Different IP address ranges required for Speedwire network and LAN In order for an unambiguous assignment of the IP addresses in the Speedwire network and in the LAN to be possible from the perspective of the Cluster Controller the IP address ranges of both networks must be different By default the Cluster Controller uses address range 172 22 16 172 22 0 1 to 172 22 255 255 for the Speedwire network e Ensure that different IP address ranges are used for the Speedwire network and the LAN D Observe the configuration of the router and the network switch For the Speedwire connection the product uses IP addresses from the Unicast range and also IP addresses from the Multicast range 239 8 239 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 e When using a router or network switch ensure that the router and the network switch forward the Multicast telegrams required for the Speedwire connection to all nodes in the Speedwire network for further information on how to configure the router or network switch see the manual from the manufacturer 42 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning D IGMP protocol version 1 must b
41. e supported The product works with multicasts For correct function of the product all network components used must support the IGMP protocol version 1 IGMPv1 Procedure 1 Connect the network cable to the Cluster Controller e When using a preassembled network cable connect the network cable to network port X13 or X14 e When using a network cable that is to be assembled by the user connect the two RJ45 connectors to both ends of the network cable see the manual from manufacturer and connect the network cable to network port X13 or X14 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to the desired node in the LAN 3 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 10 Connecting USB Data Carriers to the Cluster Controller In order to save system data or perform an update you can connect up to two USB data carriers to the Cluster Controller for information on updates see the the Cluster Controller user manual D Use of USB hubs not possible The product does not support USB hubs You must connect the USB data carrier directly to the desired USB port on the product Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O Up to two USB data carriers e g two USB flash drives see Section 10 Accessories page 88 If you use a USB data carrier other than that offered by SMA as an accessory the USB data carrier must meet the requirements stated below Requirements for USB dat
42. ection 7 3 page 80 4 5 Designation Keypad Any button Explanation Activates the display illumination Arrow buttons lt gt a Changes display views and selects specific display lines Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 23 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Designation Explanation OK Confirms the selected action ESC Cancels the selected action Opens the display view System status 24 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 5 Mounting 5 Mounting 5 1 Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the mounting location NOTICE Product can cause radio interference in living areas The product is a device of ITE class A EN 55022 and can cause radio interference in living areas e Take suitable measures for shielding radio waves when the Cluster Controller is used in the vicinity of living areas L The mounting location must be indoors O The ambient conditions at the mounting location must be suitable for the operation of the Cluster Controller see Section 9 page 84 L The mounting location must be protected against dust moisture and corrosive substances Maximum permitted cable lengths O Observe the maximum cable length of 100 m 328 ft between any two nodes in the Speedwire network and in the local area network LAN L When connecting a digital or analog signal
43. ed for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 59 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Analog current input 2 A5 A6 A7 A8 Wi Figure 23 Pin assignment for pin group Analog current input 2 Pin Signal Explanation A5 Not assigned Reserved for future applications A6 Current input A7 E Current return A8 GND Shield ground Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the analog signal source see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug e Unlock conductor entry 8 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 6 and 7 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the eight pole plug into pin row A in terminal X8 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 12 3 2 Connecting a Signal Source to an Analog Input for Reactive Power Setpoint Analog signals for the reactive power setpoint are transmitted to the pin grou
44. ed supplementary sheet Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 67 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 12 5 4 Feedback When Using Multiple Cluster Controllers Feedback via Digital Signal When using multiple Cluster Controllers you have two options for feedback on grid operator setpoints via digital signal e Connect one remote terminal to the digital output of each Cluster Controller see Section 6 12 5 2 page 63 or e Switch the digital outputs of several Cluster Controllers in series Switching digital outputs of several Cluster Controllers in series If you switch the digital outputs of several Cluster Controllers in series feedback on an activated active power limitation only occurs if all Cluster Controllers in the series acknowledge the active power limitation Remote terminal x2 Bl B2 B3 x2 Bl B2 B3 x2 Bl Bi B3 NC CO NO NC CO NO NC CO NO Cluster Controller 1 Cluster Controller 2 Cluster Controller 3 NC Normally Closed back contact CO Change Over change over contact NO Normally Open front contact Figure 31 Series connection of the digital outputs of three Cluster Controllers for feedback on grid operator setpoints for active power limitation example Feedback via analog signal When using multiple Cluster Controllers you must connect one remote terminal to the analog current outputs of each Cluster Controller see Section 6 12 5 3 page 64 6 13
45. en 14 89 12 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 12 Contact If you have technical problems with our products please contact the SMA Service Line We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance e Cluster Controller Serial number Firmware version e Inverter Type Serial number Firmware version e When using a retrofitted Speedwire Webconnect interface Serial number and firmware version of the Speedwire Webconnect interface You can read off the required information from the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual Or you can find the serial number on the type label of the respective product see the respective product manual You can also find the serial number and the firmware version of the Cluster Controller in the display view Cluster Controller United SMA America LLC Toll free for USA Canada and Puerto Rico Llamada gra States Esta Rocklin CA tuita en EE UU Canad y Puerto Rico dos Unidos 1 877 MY SMATech 1 877 697 6283 International Internacional 1 916 625 0870 Canada SMA Canada Inc Toll free for Canada gratuit pour le Canada Canad Toronto 1 877 MY SMATech 1 877 697 6283 Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd Belgien SMA Benelux BVBA SPRL Sydney Belgique Mechelen Toll free for Australia Belgi 32 15 286 730 1800 SMA AUS Luxemburg 1800 762 287 eebe ional 61 2 9491 4200 International
46. entered The value can be found in the field Energy Select Settings Enter 10 in the field Minutes gt e Connects several elements to be e Select Settings gt Date selected Button e Button or key to be selected or e Select Next Key pressed 1 6 Nomenclature Complete designation Large scale PV power plant Designation in this document System PV inverter Inverter SMA Cluster Controller Cluster Controller SMA Energy Meter Energy Meter SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc SMA 10 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 2 Safety 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling SMA inverters with Speedwire Webconnect interfaces in decentralized PV systems and large scale PV power plants The Cluster Controller is an ITE class A device as per EN 55022 and is designed for industrial use The product is designed for indoor use only Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable standards and directives Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage Alterations to the product e g changes or modifications are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty
47. er Controller is starting or is in op eration see Section 7 1 LED States page 72 ls Status LED Shows the status of the Cluster Controller and the con nected devices as well as the communication status of the system and the status of the grid management services see Section 7 1 LED States page 72 Data carrier status LED Shows the status of the connected USB data carrier see Section 7 1 LED States page 72 Network Port LEDs D Colors and functionality of the network port LEDs are not standardized The colors and functionalities of the network port LEDs are not standardized The colors used by SMA for the link activity LED and the speed LED as well as the corresponding functionalities can deviate in products supplied by third party manufacturers Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 21 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A E Position Designation Color Explanation Figure 5 Network port LEDs A Link activity LED Green Shows the status and the activity of the network connection see Section 7 1 2 Network Port LEDs page 75 B Speed LED Yellow Shows the network connection speed see Sec tion 7 1 2 Network Port LEDs page 75 4 4 Display The display shows information on the Cluster Controller and the connected devices as well as the system status and the system configuration The display contrast can be adjusted see the Cluster Controller user
48. er measured values are displayed for each connected sensor If no measured values are displayed for the connected temperature sensor ensure that the temperature sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 11 1 page 44 If no measured values are displayed for the connected irradiation sensor either the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is not configured or the irradiation sensor is not correctly connected e Ensure that the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is configured see the Cluster Controller user manual e Ensure that the irradiation sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 11 3 page 49 6 15 Configuring a Static LAN You can configure the Cluster Controller and the inverters in the system for a static LAN see the Cluster Controller user manual The Cluster Controller and the inverters are configured for automatic address allocation via DHCP by default 70 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning 6 16 Setting Up a Modbus Data Connection Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O Up to two Modbus clients Requirements O The Cluster Controller and the Modbus client must be located in the same LAN see Section 6 9 page 41 O Commissioning of the Cluster Controller must be completed Set up the Modbus data connection via the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller
49. gnals 3 Measurement range for current signals 4 mA to 20 mA Maximum tolerance 0 5 Maximum cable length 3 000 m 9 842 fi Temperature Inputs Quantity 2 Measuring shunt Platinum sensor Pt100 platinum sensor Pt1000 Type of measurement Two conductor connection technology four con ductor connection technology Measurement range 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Maximum tolerance 0 5 C 0 9 F Maximum cable length 20 m 65 ft D USB Ports Quantity when measured with four conductor connection technology 2 Specification USB 2 0 Hi Speed 86 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 9 Technical Data Maximum current 500 mA Maximum cable length 3 m 9 8 ft Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 87 10 Accessories SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 10 Accessories You will find the accessories for your product in the following overview If required these can be ordered from SMA or your distributor Designation Short description SMA order number Top hat rail power sup Top hat rail power supply unit for CLCON PWRSUPPLY ply unit SMA Cluster Controller USB flash drive 4 GB USB flash drive with storage capacity of USB FLASHDRV4GB 4 GB USB flash drive 8 GB USB flash drive with storage capacity of USB FLASHDRV8GB 8 GB Not available in all countries F
50. he other end of the AC connection cable to the voltage supply 8 Connect the connection point to the utility grid M The power LED on the Cluster Controller is glowing red for two seconds then it is permanently glowing green The status LED D I is glowing corresponding to the current device status see Section 7 1 page 72 The Cluster Controller is ready for operation after a maximum of one minute Is the power LED glowing permanently red the status LED m glowing yellow or red and the Cluster Controller not starting Possible fault cause the voltage supply is too low e Ensure that the voltage supply is sufficient see Section 9 page 84 e If the problem persists contact the Service see Section 12 page 90 6 7 Checking and Setting the Cluster Controller System Time Before connecting the Cluster Controller to the Speedwire network and before commissioning the inverters you must check the Cluster Controller display to verify that the correct system time is displayed on the Cluster Controller If the correct system time is not displayed you must set the correct system time via the Cluster Controller user interface This way you can avoid inconsistencies in the time settings of the inverters D Available display languages The display languages of the Cluster Controller are German and English The default language is English You can only change the display language to German via the Cluster Controller u
51. id operator setpoints via a Modbus client you must configure the Modbus via the Cluster Controller user interface after completing commissioning see the Cluster Controller user manual 6 12 5 Feedback for Grid Management Service Setpoints 6 12 5 1 Feedback Options When the Cluster Controller transmits the grid operator setpoints for grid management services to the inverters in the system you have the option of giving feedback to the grid operator The Cluster Controller provides one digital output and three analog current outputs as response contacts to which you can connect appropriate devices such as remote terminal units 62 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning 6 12 5 2 Connecting a Remote Terminal for Feedback via Digital Signal Via the pin group Digital output 3 you can provide feedback on whether the Cluster Controller has sent a grid operator setpoint for active power limitation to the inverters in the system D Observe the maximum load capacity of the relay contacts The relay contacts may be loaded with a maximum switching power of 30 W and a maximum voltage of 48 Voc Requirements CO The remote terminal must be technically suitable for connection to the digital output see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 ch Digital B1 B2 B3 output 3 Fig
52. ion see Section 7 2 Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices page 76 4 Select the desired language in the upper area of the login page 5 Log in either as User or as Installer with the corresponding default system password for the user group This makes the language change take effect on the user interface and on the display User group Default system password User 0000 Installer 1111 The user interface opens X The user interface does not open Cause You have not entered the default system password for the selected user group correctly e On the login page enter the correct default system password for the selected user group and confirm the entry with the enter key 6 Select the Cluster Controller in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the device menu 7 Select the parameter group Device gt Time settings 8 If required use the drop down list Standard daylight saving time conversion on to set automatic conversion between standard and daylight saving time 9 In the field Set system time set the current date and time of the system 10 In the drop down list Time zone select the time zone in which the system is located 11 Select Save The system time is updated 12 Select Logout in the toolbar Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 39 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 8 Connecting the Cluster Controller to a Speedw
53. ion of grid operator setpoints via open loop control example Position Designation PV modules Module temperature sensor Inverter Outside temperature sensor Irradiation sensor Cluster Controller Sunny Portal rloal m lolo rl gt Router 18 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 4 Product Description Position Designation Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit K Substation L Control room M Grid control room N Utility grid Legend Communication a AC Speedwire network DC Local network Digital or analog signal transmission Internet Figure 4 Decentralized large scale PV power plant with Cluster Controller and implementation of grid operator setpoints via closed loop control example Position Designation A PV modules B Module temperature sensor C Inverter D Outside temperature sensor Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 19 4 Product Description Position E Designation Irradiation sensor SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cluster Controller aE Gy T Industrial load Sunny Portal Router Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit Energy meter Control room Grid control room Substation jo z z 7 7 Utility grid 4 2 Type Label The type label clearly identifies the product
54. ion point Analog current input 3 B1 to B4 Analog current input for reactive power setpoint in grid management services or for measuring the active power feed in at the grid connection point Analog voltage input 4 B5 to B8 Analog voltage input for connecting a sensor X9 X10 S lto 8 Network ports for connection to the in verters Speedwire X11 X12 Reserved for future applications GER E lto8 Network ports for connection to LAN 6 3 Cable Requirements D UV resistance of connection cables Connection cables to be laid outdoors must be UV resistant or routed in a UV resistant cable channel 30 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Connection Cable requirements Grounding oO Conductor cross section 2 5 mm 14 AWG Maximum cable length 30 cm 11 in oO Voltage supply o o O Number of insulated conductors at least two Conductor cross section 0 2 mm to 2 5 mm 32 AWG to 14 AWG Maximum cable length 3 m 9 8 ft Digital inputs Oo Number of insulated conductors at least two Conductor cross section 0 2 mm to 1 5 mm 32 AWG to 16 AWG Maximum cable length 30 m 98 ft Digital outputs m Number of insulated conductors at least two Conductor cross section 0 2 mm to 1 5 mm 32 AWG to 16 AWG Maximum cable length 30 m 98 ft Analog inputs
55. ire Network D Interference in data transmission due to unshielded power cables If unshielded power cables are used they generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may induce interference in network cables during data transmission e When laying network cables observe the following minimum clearances to unshielded energy cables For installation without separating strip at least 200 mm 8 in For installation with aluminum separating strip at least 100 mm 4 in For installation with steel separating strip at least 50 mm 2 in D Do not connect the Speedwire network and the LAN The Speedwire network is a separate network managed by the Cluster Controller If the Speedwire network and the LAN are connected a disturbance of both networks is likely e In order to ensure proper communication do not connect the Speedwire network and the LAN the Speedwire bus and the Ethernet bus of the LAN must not be connected to the same network switch for example D Observe the configuration of the router and the network switch For the Speedwire connection the product uses IP addresses from the Unicast range and also IP addresses from the Multicast range 239 8 239 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 e When using a router or network switch ensure that the router and the network switch forward the Multicast telegrams required for the Speedwire connection to all nodes in the Speedwire network for further information on how to configure
56. ired material not included in the scope of delivery L 1 grounding conductor see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 ClusterController lA en 14 35 Installation Manual 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Procedure 1 Remove 10 mm 0 39 in of the cable sheath from the grounding conductor 2 Insert the insulated conductors into the ring terminal lug and crimp with a crimping tool 3 Connect the grounding conductor to the grounding terminal Observe the position of the terminal see Section 6 1 page 28 Observe the order given below and hand tighten the fastening screw torque 0 8 Nm 7 08 in lb e Fastening screw e Split lock washer e Washer e Ring terminal lug with grounding conductor e Washer e Tooth lock washer Connecting the Power Supply Unit Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 power supply unit see Section 10 Accessories page 88 O 1 AC connection cable O 1 cable for connecting the power supply unit to the Cluster Controller see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 If you are not using the top hat rail power supply unit available as an accessory for the Cluster Controller the power supply unit you are using must meet the requirements detailed below Requirements for the power supply unit O Maximum output current including short circuit 8 A O Maximum output apparent power 100 VA L DC output voltage 24 V O
57. l and National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 This document does not and is not intended to replace any local state provincial federal or national laws regulations or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes All installations must conform with the laws regulations codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product The product contains no user serviceable parts For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center Before installing or using the product read all of the instructions cautions and warnings in this manual Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 5 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Table of Contents 1 Information on this Document eessen 9 E Ve eS 9 UE Ree EE 9 L Additional Information 2 csscsesscentesccacssnssdesscssatetnoshdcanetnaetuveaneesusnteas 9 L t bere EE 9 Lo gege ee 10 l6 iere eT ntenni 10 beetebuerg 11 2A Wintec lege ee eegene 11 22 Safety MOP MEM EE 11 KE 12 2A System Requirement ENNEN 13 Scope of DSlIVOERY ceccresssenrrevsanciantetancnciccieermetanneeiins 14
58. le plug into pin row A in terminal X8 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet Adjust the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor or pyranometer via the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual The measured irradiation values can then be shown on the display and the Cluster Controller user interface ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning 6 11 3 Connecting Additional Sensors Depending on whether you are using an irradiation sensor see Section 6 11 2 page 47 you can connect a maximum of three sensors to the analog current inputs and one sensor to the analog voltage input on terminal X8 on the Cluster Controller D Display of measured values from pin group Analog voltage input 4 If no sensor is connected to the pin group Analog voltage input 4 a measured value for this pin group of up to 2 2 V will nevertheless be shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller e In order for a measured value of O V to be displayed for the pin group Analog voltage input 4 when it is not connected place a jumper wire between pins B5 and B7 in terminal X8 Connecting a Sensor to an Analog Current Input Additionally requi
59. lect the display view System status 2 Check whether the correct number of connected inverters is displayed in the line Number of devices If the correct number of connected inverters is not displayed ensure that all inverters are connected correctly see Section 7 2 page 76 3 When using digital inputs select the display view Digital inputs 4 Check whether the expected binary values are displayed in the lines Digital input group 1 and Digital input group 2 If the expected binary values are not displayed ensure that the digital signal source is correctly connected see Section 6 12 2 page 53 see Section 6 12 2 page 53 5 When using the analog inputs select the display view Analog inputs 6 If an analog signal source or a sensor is connected check whether a current signal is displayed in the lines Analog current input 1 Analog current input 2 or Analog current input 3 If no current signal is displayed ensure that the analog signal source is correctly connected see Section 6 12 3 page 59 or the sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 11 3 page 49 7 If a sensor is connected to the pin group Analog voltage input 4 check whether a measured value is displayed in the line Analog voltage input 4 If no measured value is displayed ensure that the sensor is connected correctly see Section 6 11 3 page 49 8 If an irradiation sensor or a temperature sensor is connected select the display view Meteorology 9 Check wheth
60. lusterController lA en 14 45 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 5 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 6 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet Connecting the Module Temperature Sensor Additionally required accessories not included in scope of delivery UI 1 module temperature sensor O 1 connection cable see Section 6 3 page 30 Requirements O The sensor must be technically suitable for connection to the temperature inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 die Temperature input 2 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 Figure 14 Pin assignment for pin group Temperature input 2 Pin Signal Explanation Bl GND Shield ground B2 Current input B3 V Voltage input B4 y Voltage return B5 Current return Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the module temperature sensor see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 For connection to the Cluster Controller using two conductor connection technology perform the following steps e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entry 1 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the co
61. manual The display languages are German and English The display language is changed using the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual Yield Data Power Day yield Monthly yield Annual yield Total yield 2 296 fh Figure 6 Cluster Controller display example Position Designation Explanation A Title line Displays the title of the display view The system time is always displayed B Data lines Displays text and numeric values The numeric values for measurement or yield data are dis played with units Overview of the Display Views Display view Explanation Start view Displayed when the Cluster Controller starts up includes the current firmware version of the Cluster Controller 22 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Display view System overview 4 Product Description Explanation Displays the system status the current daily yield the nominal sys tem power and the current setpoints for active power and reactive power If no button on the keypad is pressed within five minutes the Clus ter Controller switches to the display view System overview Yield data Displays the yield data of the system System status Displays the current system status The number of inverters detected by the Cluster Controller and the status of the inverters is displayed here Cluster Controller Displays the
62. n relation to the inverter parameter Currently set active power limit or Pmax Reactive power setpoint as displacement power factor cos p 08s beace esol oe cos overexcited 09 E S 2 lt 1 Signal strength in mA 12 16 20 0 9 underexcited 0 8 Figure 30 Interpretation of the signal strength as displacement power factor cos 66 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the remote terminal see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 When using the pin group Analog current output 3 perform the following steps to connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Unlock conductor entry 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment for the pin group Analog current output 1 identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 When using the pin group Analog current output 2 perform the following steps to connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Unlock conductor entry 6 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated cond
63. nductor entry 46 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entries 3 and 4 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment e At terminal X7 in pin rowB place a bridge between pin 2 and pin 3 and between pin 4 and pin 5 3 For connection to the Cluster Controller using four conductor connection technology perform the following steps e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entry 1 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e On the five pole plug unlock conductor entries 2 3 4 and 5 using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 4 Insert the five pole plug into pin row B in terminal X7 5 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 6 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 11 2 Connecting an Irradiation Sensor You can connect one irradiation sensor or pyranometer to the Cluster Controller The measured value from the irradiation sensor or pyranometer is shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller and transmitted to Sun
64. nected see Section 6 14 page 70 e If the voltage supply is connected correctly replace the power supply unit Power O Power glowing The voltage supply is too low and red status glow Corrective measures Status E ing yellow or red e Ensure that the connected voltage supply is sufficient see Section 6 14 page 70 e If the problem persists contact the Service see Section 12 page 90 Power Q glowing green The start procedure is complete The Cluster Con troller is ready for operation 72 ClusterController IA en 1 A Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Troubleshooting LED Status Status Cl glowing green Cause and corrective measure Normal operation glowing yellow At least one device has the status Warning Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see the Cluster Controller user manual e Refer to the device documentation glowing red At least one device has the status Error Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see the Cluster Controller user manual e Refer to the device documentation The SD memory card in the Cluster Controller may be defective Corrective measures e Check the Cluster Controller event log see the Cluster Controller user manual e Ifthe SD memory card is defective contact Service see Section 12 page 90 flashing red The Cluster Controller could not s
65. ny Portal In Sunny Portal the measured values are used to calculate the performance ratio Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 irradiation sensor UI 1 connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements O The sensor must be technically suitable for connection to the analog inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 47 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Analog current input 1 Al A2 A3 A4 DAN Figure 15 Pin assignment for pin group Analog current input 1 Pin Signal Explanation Al Not assigned Reserved for future applications A2 Current input A3 Current return A4 GND Shield ground Procedure 48 Connect the connection cable to the irradiation sensor see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug e Unlock conductor entry 4 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 2 and 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment Insert the eight po
66. o measured values for the con The temperature sensor is not correctly connected nected temperature sensor are shown Corrective measures on the display e Ensure that the temperature sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 11 1 page 44 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 77 7 Troubleshooting Problem No measured values for the con nected irradiation sensor are shown on the display SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Cause and corrective measure If no measured values are displayed for the irradiation sensor either the characteristic curve of the irradiation sen sor is not configured or the irradiation sensor is not cor rectly connected Corrective measures e Ensure that the characteristic curve of the irradiation sensor is configured see the Cluster Controller user manual e Ensure that the irradiation sensor is correctly connected see Section 6 11 3 page 49 Though it is not connected a mea sured value of up to 2 2 V for pin group Analog voltage input 4 is shown on the display and the user in terface Login Problem The login page does not open and the status LED SD is flashing red If no sensor is connected to the pin group Analog volt age input 4 a measured value for this pin group of up to 2 2 V will nevertheless be shown on the display and the user interface of the Cluster Controller Corrective measures e In order for a measured value of O V to be di
67. o the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the eightpole plug into pin row B in terminal X8 4 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 12 Connections for Grid Management Services 6 12 1 Options for Implementing Grid Management Service Setpoints You can have the Cluster Controller implement the grid management service setpoints by using open loop or closed loop control In the event that the Cluster Controller evaluates a setpoint as invalid or does not receive a setpoint within a configurable interval you can make additional settings for the fallback Configure the grid management services via the Cluster Controller user interface see the Cluster Controller user manual Open loop control For Cluster Controller systems without selfconsumption and with direct limitation of active power feed in the operating mode Open loop control is used In this operating mode the Cluster Controller can receive the grid management service setpoints from three different types of signal source The different types of signal source can be combined so that for example the setpoints for the active power limitation can be received as digital signals and the reactive power setpoints can be received as analog signals Type of setpoint signal Explanati
68. oducts in your country Not all SMA products are available in all countries For information on whether an SMA product is available in your country visit the website of your country s SMA subsidiary at www SMA Solar com or contact your distributor The Cluster Controller can establish a connection to and display data on the following SMA products that are equipped with Soeedwire communication Inverters e 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 on the inverter product page at www SMA Solar com Other products e Sunny Portal e SMA Energy Meter e SMA Fuel Save Controller e SMA Grid Gate of device type GRIDGATE 20 from firmware version 1 0 e SMA Power Plant Controller Products from Other Manufacturers Sensors e Irradiation sensors that can output a current signal in the range from O mA to 20 mA e Temperature sensors with a Pt100 measuring shunt or a Pt1000 measuring shunt e Other 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 Signal receivers and digital and analog signal sources e Signal sources with 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
69. on Digital signals The setpoints are transmitted to the Cluster Controller as digital signals in the form of binary values Up to four re lay contacts can be used for the active power limitation and the reactive power setpoint 52 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Type of setpoint signal Explanation Analog signals The setpoints are transmitted to the Cluster Controller as analog current signals Current signals from O mA to 20 mA can be transmitted for the active power limitation and the reactive power setpoint Setpoint signal via Modbus client The setpoints are transmitted via a Modbus client to the network port X13 or X14 on the Cluster Controller for in formation on Modbus configuration see the Cluster Con troller user manual Closed loop control For Cluster Controller systems with self consumption the operating mode Closed loop control is used In this operating mode you can limit the active power fed in by the system at the grid connection point to a fixed percentage value In addition to the total system power the Cluster Controller needs the measured actual value of the active power fed in at the grid connection point 6 12 2 Digital Setpoint Signal 6 12 2 1 Connection Options You have two options for each pin group on terminal X4 e Connection of a signal source with potential free relay contact or e Connection of a
70. or information on whether an accessory is available in your country visit the website of your country s SMA subsidiary at www SMA Solar com or contact your distributor 88 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 11 Compliance Information 11 Compliance Information FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SMA America Inc may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment Installation Manual ClusterController lA
71. orea Co ANN Ltd 66 2 670 6999 NS 82 2 520 2666 CA Al SMA Middle East LLC Other countries International SMA Service Line iaia igyal Niestetal 971 2 234 6177 Toll free worldwide 00800 SMA SERVICE 800 762 7378423 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 91 SMA Solar Technology www SMaA Solar com
72. p Analog current input 3 in terminal X8 on the Cluster Controller A remote terminal unit can be used as an analog signal source for example Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 analog signal source O Connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 60 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Requirements O The signal source must be technically suitable for connection to the analog inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 YAANI Analog BI B2 B3 BA current input 3 Figure 24 Pin assignment for pin group Analog current input 3 Pin Signal Explanation Bl Not assigned Reserved for future applications B2 l Current input B3 Current return BA GND Shield ground Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the analog signal source see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the eightpole plug e Unlock conductor entry 4 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 2 and 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries
73. r each terminal and for each pin row Procedure 1 Insert one of the coding tabs on the coding element parallel to the conductor axis into the pin to be coded BT 2 Remove the coding tab from the coding element by snapping it off 3 On the multipole plug remove the key from the conductor entry that will receive the coded pin when connected to the Cluster Controller 6 5 Preparing Connection Cables for Connection to Multipole Plugs Always proceed as follows to prepare connection cables for connection to multipole plugs Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 33 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 1 Strip 40 mm 1 57 in of cable sheath from the end of the connection cable to which the multipole plug is to be attached 2 Perform the following additional steps for the connection cables for the analog inputs the analog outputs and the temperature inputs e Trim the cable shield of the connection cable to 15 mm 0 59 in e Fold the surplus cable shield back over the cable sheath e Press the shield clamp onto the cable shield The cable shield must be clamped under the shield clamp as completely as possible e Depending on the number of connection cables split the wire required for shielding into pieces with a length of 40 mm 1 57 in e Remove 6 mm 0 24 in of cable sheath and strip 6 mm 0 24 in of insulation at both ends of the wire e Insert the insula
74. red material not included in the scope of delivery L Up to three sensors CO Up to three connection cables see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements O The sensor must be technically suitable for connection to the analog inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 49 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Analog Analog current input 1 current input 2 1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 D YARMI Analog B1 B2 B3 B4 current input 3 Figure 16 Pin assignment for the pin groups Analog current input 1 Analog current input 2 and Analog current input 3 Pin group Pin Signal Explanation Analog current input 1 Al Not assigned Reserved for future applications A2 l Current input A3 I Current return A4 GND Shield ground Analog current input 2 A5 Not assigned Reserved for future applications A6 l Current input A7 Current return A8 GND Shield ground Analog current input 3 Bl Not assigned Reserved for future applications B2 l Current input B3 lz Current return B4 GND Shield ground Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the sensor see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 For connection to the pin group Analog c
75. s Speed wire 6 2 Functions of the Terminals and Pin Groups The digital and analog terminals of the Cluster Controller are divided into pin groups Each pin group forms one of the digital or analog inputs or outputs On the enclosure the upper row of contact pins is marked with A and the lower row is marked with B The contact pins are counted from left to right The division of terminals into pin groups and the functions of the pin groups are described in the following table Terminal Pin group Pin Function X1 lto3 Voltage supply X2 Digital output 1 Al to A3 Fault indicator contact for the status Er Relay A ror Digital output 2 A4 to A6 Fault indicator contact for the status Relay B Warning or Error Digital output 3 Bl toB3 Response contact for the current active Relay C power limitation in grid management ser vices X3 Reserved for future applications X4 Digital input 1 Al to A3 Signal 1 of 4 for the active power limita tion in grid management services Digital input 2 A4 to A6 Signal 2 of 4 for the active power limita tion in grid management services Digital input 3 Bl toB3 Signal 3 of 4 for the active power limita tion in grid management services Digital input 4 B4 to B Signal 4 of 4 for the active power limita tion in grid management services X5 Digital input 5 Al to A3_ Signal 1 of 4 for the reactive power set point in grid management services Digital input 6 A4 to A6 Signal 2 of
76. ser interface by selecting German as the user interface language and then logging in Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 network cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements UI The Cluster Controller must be connected to the voltage supply and be in operation see Section 6 6 page 35 O A computer must be available for access to the user interface of the Cluster Controller see Section 2 4 page 13 Procedure 1 Connect the computer directly to the Cluster Controller using the network cable Connect the network cable to the network port X13 or X14 on the Cluster Controller 2 Select the display view External communication and read and write down the IP address of the Cluster Controller from the line IP address Tip if you wish to integrate the Cluster Controller in a static LAN you will also need the IP address for the network configuration see Section 6 15 page 70 38 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning 3 Call up the IP address of the Cluster Controller via the web browser The login page opens Xx The login page does not open Possible error cause you have not written down the IP address correctly or you have not entered it correctly e Enter the correct IP address and confirm the entry with the enter key e If the problem persists read the troubleshooting informat
77. splayed for the pin group Analog voltage input 4 when it is not connected place a jumper wire between pins B5 and B7 in terminal X8 Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller could not start correctly A system error has occurred Corrective measures e Disconnect the Cluster Controller from the voltage supply and reconnect it to the voltage supply Note that this can lead to loss of system data e Ifthe problem persists contact the Service see Section 12 page 90 78 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Problem The login page does not open Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage sup ply Corrective measures e 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 power sup ply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see Section 6 14 page 70 e If the voltage supply is connected correctly replace the power supply unit A firewall is blocking the connection Corrective measures e Adjust the firewall settings in order to allow the required connection If the Cluster Controller is connected to the LAN via DHCP and the voltage supply of the Cluster Controller was briefly interrupted it is possible that the
78. st be followed during installation and maintenance The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements but as with all electrical and electronic equipment certain precautions must be observed when installing and or operating the product To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product you must carefully read and follow all instructions cautions and warnings in this manual Warnings in this Document A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel It calls attention to a procedure or practice which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury Symbol Description A DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury 4 ClusterController IA en 1 A Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC General Warnings General Warnings All electrical installations must be made in accordance with the loca
79. t rail must be correspondingly longer O The top hat rail must be securely mounted on the wall or in the switch cabinet Procedure e Use the rear side upper retainers to hook the Cluster Controller into the upper edge of the top hat rail and press down toward the top hat rail This will hook the spring mounted top hat rail locking mechanism on the Cluster Controller onto the lower edge of the top hat rail The top hat rail locking mechanism snaps into place Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 27 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning 6 1 Overview of the Connection Area Figure 9 Overview of the connection area Position Quantity Designation Explanation A 1 X1 Terminal for the voltage supply B 1 Terminal for grounding E 1 1 USB port for exporting system data D 1 2 USB port for updates E 1 X2 Digital outputs F 1 X3 Reserved for future applications G 1 X4 Digital inputs H 1 X5 Digital inputs 1 X8 Analog inputs K 1 X7 Terminals for temperature sensors L 1 X6 Analog outputs M 2 X13 X14 Network ports for connecting the LAN 28 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Position Quantity Designation Explanation N 2 X11 X12 Reserved for future applications O 2 X9 X10 Network ports for connecting the inverter
80. tart correctly A sys tem error has occurred Corrective measures e Contact the Service see Section 12 page 90 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 73 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC LED Status Cause and corrective measure Data carrier status off The Cluster Controller is starting and no information is yet available for data export or for the USB data car rier Corrective measures e Wait until the Cluster Controller has completed the start process and is ready for operation Once the start process is complete the power LED will glow 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 page 84 glowing green The USB data carrier is compatible The free storage capacity is above 10 glowing yellow The USB data carrier connected to USB port 1 is compatible but the free storage capacity is no more than 10 Corrective measures e Delete files that are no longer required from the USB data carrier or e Replace the USB data carrier with a USB data carrier that has sufficient free storage capacity Data carrier status glowing red The USB data carrier connected to USB port 1 is full de or write protected Corrective measures e Ifthe USB data carrier is full replace the USB d
81. tatus display SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC LEDs display Operation Keypad integrated web server Mounting type Mounting location Top hat rail mounting Indoors Mechanical Data Width x height x depth 275 mm x 133 mm x 71 mm 10 9 in x 5 3 in x 2 8 in Weight 1 2 kg 3 Ib Display Display LCD Resolution 240 pixels x 64 pixels Display languages German English Operation Keypad Memory Internal ring buffer 1 7 GB External storage USB data carrier optional Voltage Supply Voltage supply Power supply unit Input voltage 18 Voc to 30 Voc Typical power consumption 24 W Maximum power consumption 30 W Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature in operation 25 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Ambient temperature during storage and trans port 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Relative humidity in operation Relative humidity during storage and transport kk A to 95 10 to 95 84 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 9 Technical Data Degree of protection in accordance with IP20 NEMA 1 IEC 60529 Electromagnetic compatibility as per EN 55022 Class A Maximum altitude above MSL 3 000 m 9 842 ft If the flow rate of the ambient air is constantly 20 5 m s the ambient temperature range in operation increases to 25 C to 70 C 13 F
82. ted conductor at one end of the wire into the ring terminal lug of the shield clamp and crimp with a crimping tool 3 Trim unneeded insulated conductors flush with the cable sheath A Strip off the conductor insulation by 6 mm 0 24 in 34 ClusterController lA en 14 Installation Manual 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC M The connection cable is prepared for connection to the multipole plug 6 6 Connecting the Cluster Controller to the Voltage Supply A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock from touching an ungrounded product Touching an ungrounded product can cause a lethal electric shock e Ensure that the product is integrated in the existing overvoltage protection e Ground the enclosure of the product NOTICE Damage to the product due to condensation If the product is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment condensation may form in the product e When there is a large temperature difference wait for the product to reach room temperature before connecting to the voltage supply Procedure To connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply perform the following actions in the specified order The exact procedure is described in the following sections e Connecting the Grounding Conductor to the Cluster Controller e Connecting the Power Supply Unit Connecting the Grounding Conductor to the Cluster Controller Additionally requ
83. the conduit see the installation manual of the Speedwire Webconnect interface Cable type 100BaseTx from Cat5 with shielding S UTP F UTP or higher Plug type RJ45 of Cat5 Cat5e Cat Cat a Cat7 plugs cannot be used Cable length between two nodes max 50 m 164 ft with patch cable max 100 m 328 ft with installation cable LAN RW Number of insulated conductor pairs and conductor cross section at least 2 x 2 x 0 22 mm at least 2 x 2 x 24 AWG Cable type 100BaseTx from Cat5 with shielding S UTP F UTP or higher Plug type RJ45 of Cat5 Cat5e Cat Cat a Cat7 plugs cannot be used Cable length between two nodes max 50 m 164 ft with patch cable max 100 m 328 ft with installation cable 32 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning 6 4 Performing Pin Coding Pin coding prevents confusion when using multipole connectors e g in the event of removal and later re insertion of a multipole plug Using the coded pins you can be sure of inserting a multipole plug into the correct terminal Tip perform pin coding for all multipole connections now even if you do not wish to use all multipole connections at this point Then you will not need to perform pin coding later for the multipole connections that you are not currently using D Code the pins correctly When selecting the pins to be coded be sure to code different pins fo
84. the router or network switch see the manual from the manufacturer D IGMP protocol version 1 must be supported The product works with multicasts For correct function of the product all network components used must support the IGMP protocol version 1 IGMPv1 Requirements O The nodes in the Speedwire network e g inverters must be cabled in accordance with one of the possible network topologies see the node installation manual and the Technical Information SMA SPEEDWIRE FIELDBUS O If your system uses an Energy Meter to measure the active power feed in at the grid connection point then the Energy Meter must be connected either to the router or network switch of the Speedwire network or directly to terminal X9 or X10 of the Cluster Controller depending on the network topology of the system Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery L Depending on the network topology network cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 A0 ClusterController l A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Zink 87654321 Figure 11 Pin assignment for network ports X9 X10 X13 and X14 Pin Designation Explanation TX Data Out 2 TX Data Out 3 RX Data In 4 Not assigned Not assigned 5 Not assigned Not assigned 6 RX Data In Z Not assigned Not assigned 8 Not assigned Not assigned Procedure 1
85. tion and Commissioning Digital Digital input 1 input 2 Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 a Ka MiMi dies Digital Digital B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 input 3 input 4 Figure 20 Pin assignment for pin groups on terminal X4 Pin group Pin Pin assignment Explanation Digital input 1 Al 24V Voltage supply output Signal 1 of 4 for active power A2 IN Input limitation A3 GND Reference potential Digital input 2 A4 24V Voltage supply output Signal 2 of 4 for active power AS IN Input limitation A GND Reference potential Digital input 3 Bl 24V Voltage supply output Signal 3 of 4 for active power B2 IN Input limitation B3 GND Reference potential Digital input 4 B4 24V Voltage supply output Signal 4 of 4 for active power B5 IN Input limitation n B GND Reference potential A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock caused by incorrect connection of the ripple control receiver Incorrect connection of the ripple control receiver can result in grid voltage on the Cluster Controller enclosure e Do not connect the insulated conductors of the connection cable to the line conductors of the ripple control receiver e When connecting ensure that no bridge is being used in the ripple control receiver Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 55 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the digital signal source see the
86. tion established The data transfer rate is up to 100 Mbit s Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 75 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 General information Problem The Cluster Controller does not start The LEDs and the display are off SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices Cause and corrective measure The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage sup ply Corrective measures e 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 power sup ply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly connected see Section 6 14 page 70 e If the voltage supply is connected correctly replace the power supply unit User Interface and Display Problem The user interface is not displayed properly Cause and corrective measure JavaScript is deactivated in the web browser Corrective measures e Activate JavaScript in the web browser 76 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause and corrective measure The correct number of connected in Communication with at least one inverter is disturbed verters is not shown on the display Either the Cluster Controller has not yet registered with one or
87. to 158 F non condensing Communication Inverter Speedwire Local area network LAN Ethernet Data interfaces HTTP FTP Modbus TCP UDP SMTP Sun ny Portal Maximum Cable Length for Communication Speedwire 100 m 328 ft Ethernet 100 m 328 ft between two nodes when using installation cables Maximum Number of Devices SMA devices with Speedwire interface For model CLCON S 10 25 For model CLCON 10 75 Network Ports Quantity Speedwire 2 Quantity LAN 2 Auto MDIX auto crossing Yes Data transfer standard 10BaseT or 100BaseTx Data transfer rate up to 10 Mbit s or up to 100 Mbit s Autonegotiation Digital Inputs Quantity 8 Input voltage 24 Voc Maximum cable length 30 m 98 ft Digital Outputs Quantity 3 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 85 9 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Design Potential free relay contacts Maximum switching power 30 W Maximum voltage load 48 Voc Maximum cable length 30 m 98 ft Analog Inputs Number of analog inputs for current signals 3 Number of analog inputs for voltage signals 1 Internal resistance 450 Q Measurement range for current signals O mA to 20 mA Measurement range for voltage signals OVto 10V Typical tolerance 0 3 Maximum tolerance t2 Maximum cable length 30 m 98 ft Analog outputs Number of analog outputs for current si
88. uctor of the wire into the conductor entry e Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment for the pin group Analog current output 2 identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 4 When using the pin group Analog current output 3 perform the following steps to connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Unlock conductor entry 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment for the pin group Analog current output 3 identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 5 Insert the six pole plug into the appropriate pin row in terminal X6 e When using the pin group Analog current output 1 or Analog current output 2 insert the six pole plug into pin row A e When using the pin group Analog current output 3 insert the six pole plug into pin row B 6 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 7 Write down the terminal assignment on the suppli
89. ure 26 Pin assignment for pin group Digital output 3 Pin group Relay Pin Signal Explanation Digital output 3 C B1 NC Back contact Response contact for current active B2 CO Change over con power limitation tact B3 NO Front contact Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the remote terminal see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the six pole plug e Depending on the remote terminal and the pin assignment of the pin group Digital output 3 identify the conductor entries that are required for connecting the connection cable e Release the required conductor entries using a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment 3 Insert the six pole plug into pin row B in terminal X2 Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 63 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC A On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 5 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet 6 12 5 3 Connecting a Remote Terminal for Feedback via Analog Signal You can have the following information fed back via the three analog current outputs Analog current output Reported information 1 Value for acti
90. urrent input 1 perform the following steps e Unlock conductor entry 4 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 2 and 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment e Insert the eightpole plug into pin row A in terminal X8 3 For connection to the pin group Analog current input 2 perform the following steps 50 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning e Unlock conductor entry 8 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 6 and 7 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment e Insert the eightpole plug into pin row A in terminal X8 4 For connection to the pin group Analog current input 3 perform the following steps e Unlock conductor entry 4 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 2 and 3 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable into the conductor entries Observe the pin assignment e Insert the eightpole plug into pin row B in terminal X8 5 On the connection cable mark the terminal and the pin row to
91. user manual and the Modbus client see manual from manufacturer For further information on possible Modbus settings on the Cluster Controller see the Technical Description SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER Modbus Interface Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 Sal 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 LED States 7 1 1 Operation LEDs Configuration of the Status LED Cl The status LED can display the following statuses e Status of the Cluster Controller e Status of the connected inverters e Status of the system communication e Status of the grid management services In this document the only states described below are those that the status LED can adopt during commissioning for a complete description of the states see the Cluster Controller user manual 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 error The details of each error are logged in the event log see the Cluster Controller user manual LED Status Cause and corrective measure All off The Cluster Controller is not connected to the voltage supply Corrective measures e Connect the Cluster Controller to the voltage supply see Section 6 14 page 70 The voltage supply is reverse connected or the power supply unit is defective Corrective measures e Ensure that the voltage supply is correctly con
92. ve power limitation that the Cluster Controller is currently sending to the inverters in the system 2 Value for the reactive power setpoint that the Cluster Controller is currently sending to the inverters in the system 3 Current total active power of the system as a percentage of the maximum nominal system power Requirements O The remote terminal must be technically suitable for connection to the analog outputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 Analog Analog current output 1 current output 2 Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 WV PAMI Analog Bl B2 B3 current output 3 Figure 27 Pin assignment for the pin groups Analog current output 1 Analog current output 2 and Analog current output 3 Pin group Pin Signal Explanation Analog current output 1 Al l Current output Feedback for current active power lim A2 C rrent teturn itation A3 GND Shield ground 64 ClusterController A en 14 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC 6 Connection and Commissioning Pin group Pin Signal Explanation Analog current output 2 A4 l Current output Feedback for current reactive power A5 E Curent ielu setpoint A GND Shield ground Analog current output 3 Bl l Current output Feedback for current total active B2 Current Ger power of the system as a percentage of the maximum nominal system B3 GND Shiel
93. which the connection cable is assigned Use the supplied cable tie with caption field 6 Write down the terminal assignment on the supplied supplementary sheet Connecting a Sensor to the Analog Voltage Input Additionally required material not included in the scope of delivery O 1 sensor UI 1 connection cable see Section 6 3 Cable Requirements page 30 Requirements O The sensor must be technically suitable for connection to the analog inputs see Section 9 page 84 O The connection cable must be prepared for connection to the multipole plug see Section 6 5 page 33 ms voltage input 4 BS B B7 B8 Figure 17 Pin assignment for pin group Analog voltage input 4 Pin Signal Explanation B5 V Voltage input B Not assigned Reserved for future applications B7 y Voltage return B8 GND Shield ground Installation Manual ClusterController lA en 14 5i 6 Connection and Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG SMA America LLC Procedure 1 Connect the connection cable to the sensor see the manual from manufacturer Trim the unneeded insulated conductors up to the cable shield and note down the conductor colors 2 Connect the connection cable to the eight pole plug e Unlock conductor entry 8 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductor of the wire into the conductor entry e Unlock conductor entries 5 and 7 with a screwdriver and insert the insulated conductors of the connection cable int

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Local Caching Servers (LCS) User Manual  MODE D`EMPLOI POUR L`ANNEE DE STAGES  PCIFW3U User`s Manual      Samsung 940MG Vartotojo vadovas  PNY GMGX55TN2H1IZPB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB graphics card  Nokia C2–02 User Guide  Siemens EH8..TL1.. Instruction manual  茶業振興センター  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file