SMA OPC SERVER - User Manual
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1. 3 Run Setup exe 4 Follow the instructions of the Installation Assistant The configuration interface opens automatically 5 Configure the SMA OPC Server see section 5 Configuration page 17 6 Finish installation Set the required language 5 5 1 Changing the Language page 19 16 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Configuration 5 Configuration 5 1 Configuration Information In order to adjust the SMA OPC Server to your local conditions make the following settings Add Sunny WebBox devices e Detect namespace Set scanning cycle of the Sunny WebBox devices necessary activate OPC XML DA Restarting SMA OPC Server upon completion of configuration 1 Restart the SMA OPC Server upon completion of the configuration in order to apply the settings 5 2 Network Information Network Ports The SMA OPC Server communicates via Port 80 as standard If you have enabled security measures in your network that control and limit access to the local network you must ensure that Port 80 is enabled If necessary consult the manual of the corresponding product Proxy Server At present the SMA OPC Server does not support proxy servers For this reason Sunny WebBox devices cannot be detected if they can only be accessed via a proxy server 5 3 Opening the configuration interface 1 Select Start gt Programs gt SMA gt SMA OPC Server gt OPC Server Config in Windows M The2. 5 7 3 Namespace The Sunny WebBox delivers all parameters and instantaneous values of the connected devices e g Sunny Boy inverters Sunny Central inverters or Sunny SensorBox devices to the SMA OPC Server This data is designated as namespace The namespace is made available to the OPC Clients via the OPC interface of the SMA OPC Server Before detecting the namespace with the SMA OPC Server all the devices of the PV plant must have been commissioned and detected by the relevant Sunny WebBox Otherwise the namespace cannot be detected correctly Changes in the Sunny WebBox configuration 1 Redetect the namespace with the SMA OPC Server if there are any changes to the following properties of a Sunny WebBox Change of firmware of the connected devices e Change of the network setting of the Sunny WebBox Change in the devices of a PV plant which are detected via the Sunny WebBox e g when an inverter is added removed or replaced Generating namespace backup file 1 After detecting the namespace create a backup using the Export namespace button Save the backup file on a secure drive so that you can re import the namespace in case of data loss The Sunny WebBox devices do not need to be reentered Button Meaning Detect namespace Detects the namespace of all registered Sunny WebBox devices For large plants the detection of the namespace can take up to 60 minutes Expor
3. Plant Monitoring SMA OPC SERVER User Manual SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY SMA OPC SERVER OPCServer eng BUS114113 Version 1 3 DAN SMA America LLC Legal Restrictions Copyright 2011 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 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 LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc reserve the right to make changes witho
4. 2009 that logs all errors selected directory 2009 1 1 2009 11 01 logfile bxt User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 19 Configuration SMA America LLC In order to save the log file proceed as follows 1 Select the Global Settings tab 2 Select a logging type in the Logging area The following options are available Logging type Meaning No logging No log file will be saved Only Error s Only errors will be saved Message flow Both errors and the communication flow with the Sunny WebBox devices will be saved Data Errors communication flow and data received by the SMA OPC Server will be saved Note that log files can be very large Enter the target directory in which the log file should be saved If necessary make further settings in the configuration interface Select either Apply or Ok in order to save the settings Nore The log file will be applied upon the next start up of the SMA OPC Server 5 6 OPC Settings The SMA OPC Server is equipped with an OPC Data Access DCOM based interface via which it makes the instantaneous and the parameter values of your PV plant available You can also receive the values in xml format via the OPC XML DA interface The SMA OPC Server supports the following interfaces OPC Data Access DA standard setting e OPC XMLDA optional 20 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Configuration 5 6 1 Setting the Scanning
5. 28 Displaying the Namespace in an OPC Client 28 Changing Parameters via the OPC Client 28 Uninstalling SMA OPC 29 Updating the SMA OPC Server 30 Troubleshooting 5 54 etre een 31 Measurement 33 Entladen 34 OPCServer eng BUS1 14113 User Manual SMA America LLC Information on this Manual 1 Information on this Manual This manual describes the installation configuration and operation of the SMA OPC Server 1 1 Validity This manual is valid for the SMA OPC Server software version 1 1 and later 1 2 Target Group This manual is intended for system administrators and end users Certain tasks set forth in this manual may only be performed by skilled workers with the appropriate qualification 1 3 Nomenclature In this document SMA America Production LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc are hereinafter referred to as SMA User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 9 SMA OPC Server SMA America LLC 2 SMA OPC Server 2 1 Functions The SMA OPC Server is a server based 32 bit application for standardized data exchange with devices from SMA Summary of the Main Characteristics of the SMA OPC Server e Output of the instantaneous values of all SMA devices OPC standard Reading and writing the parameters of all SMA devices OPC standard e Available OPC standards DA based o
6. configuration interface opens User Manual OPCServer eng BUS114113 17 Configuration SMA America LLC 5 4 Configuration Interface SMA OPC Server SMA OPC Server Position Designation Meaning A Tabs The tabs are the main menu for the configuration interface B Content area The respective settings for the SMA OPC Server are made in the content area Ok Saves all current settings and closes the configuration interface D Cancel Closes the configuration interface without saving the current settings E Apply Saves all current settings without closing the configuration interface 18 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Configuration 5 5 General Settings SMA OPC Server SMA OPC Server Language English M Logging No Logging 5 5 1 Changing the Language 1 Select the Global Settings tab 2 Select the language in the Language drop down menu The language is activated immediately 5 5 2 Saving Log File With the help of the SMA OPC Server configuration interface you can generate a log file in txt format The log file allows you to detect the current situation in the network and in case of need use it for troubleshooting see section 9 Troubleshooting page 31 The SMA OPC Server saves the log file daily in the selected directory and the sub directory Year Month yyyy_mm_dd_logfile txt Example of a log file dated November 01
7. exceeded the permitted time Error code 12002 The SMA OPC Server will send another query If the problem does not resolve itself the error code 12029 will subsequently be displayed The attempt to generate server connection failed Error code 12029 Check the network see point 1 If the problem cannot be solved in this way please contact the SMA Service Line and make the log file available Display problems in the configuration interface using The classic display style is selected for windows and buttons If the classic style is used in Windows it can lead to display problems on the configuration interface Use the XP style Windows XP for windows and buttons 9 The OPC Client is not Missing OPC Core e Install the OPC Core Components on the displaying data Components computer on which the OPC Client is installed The OPC Client The Refresh parameter Run the Refresh parameter parameter values are has not been run not up to date 32 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Measurement Channels 10 Measurement Channels The following table lists the most frequently used instantaneous values using the Sunny Central 630HE as an example You will find a complete list of instantaneous values and parameters in the respective manual of your SMA device Inverter Channel name Unit OPC
8. of the OPC Client to the OPC Server Adjust the OPC Client variables to the OPC Server addresses The device has now been replaced and the Sunny WebBox namespace is now re detected by the SMA OPC Server The OPC Client connection to the SMA Server has been adjusted 5 7 5 Device Firmware Update If you update the firmware for one or more devices in your PV plant you must then re detect the namespace of the given Sunny WebBox with the SMA OPC Server To do so proceed as follows 1 2 26 Carry out device firmware updates as described in the operating instructions for that device Detect the device with a new firmware version at the Sunny WebBox by following the instructions in the user manual for the Sunny WebBox Re detect the Sunny WebBox namespace on the OPC Server via the configuration interface To do this go to the Configuration WebBox devices tab in the WebBox lisi select the Sunny WebBox to which you have attached the device with a new firmware version and then select Detect The namespace of the selected Sunny WebBox has been re detected Caution Updating the firmware version of the device will change the connection of the OPC Client to the OPC Server Adjust the OPC Client variables to the OPC Server addresses The device has now been replaced and the Sunny WebBox namespace is now re detected by the SMA OPC Server The OPC Client connection to the SMA Server has been adjusted OPCServer eng BUS114113
9. 13 12 SMA America LLC 2 3 System Requirements SMA OPC Server Supported operating systems Windows XP Professional Windows Server 2003 Processor 2 GHz Main memory RAM 2 GB Free hard drive space 10 MB Other software NET Framework 2 0 with Service Pack 2 without log files User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 13 Safety SMA America LLC 3 Safety 3 1 Intended Use The server based 32 bit application compiles the instantaneous values of your PV plant from up to 50 Sunny WebBox devices and makes them available externally for OPC Clients via OPC Data Access and OPC XMLDA The SMA OPC Server can be used to change the parameters of the PV plant see section 6 4 3 Changing Parameters via the OPC Client page 28 The SMA OPC Server supports all Sunny WebBox devices with firmware version 1 46 and later Sunny Boy Sunny WebBox RS485 SMA OPC SERVER OPC Client Ethernet Sunny Central Sunny WebBox Ethernet RS485 14 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Safety 3 2 Safety Precautions NOTICE Incorrect parameter settings can damage or destroy the inverter Do not alter these safety relevant parameters without prior consultation with your electric utility company which operates the grid into which your plant feeds 3 3 Operating Instructions performance data issued via SMA OPC Server may diffe
10. Cycle of Sunny WebBox Devices Z SMA OPC Server SMA OPC Server Scanning cyde for WebBoxes sec 60 DA XML DA Ok Cancel Apply Set the scanning cycle for the SMA OPC Server to scan instantaneous values from the registered Sunny WebBox devices Thus all Sunny WebBox devices will be scanned simultaneously at the set time interval n e Duration of instantaneous value update 1 The time needed to update the instantaneous values depends on the following items The scanning cycle setting in the SMA OPC Server Configuration The number of Sunny WebBox devices and connected devices of the PV plant e The specific update speed of each individual device e Data traffic via the RPC interface The SMA OPC Server communicates with the Sunny WebBox via the RPC interface In order to avoid a large amount of data traffic via the RPC interface select a time span as high as possible gt 60 seconds in which the Sunny WebBox devices will be asked for data You will find the recommended scanning cycle for Sunny WebBox devices in the table on page 22 Select the OPC settings tab 2 In Scanning cycle for WebBoxes field enter the time span in seconds in which the Sunny WebBox devices should be asked for data default 60 For recommended scanning cycles for Sunny WebBox devices refer to the following table User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 21 Configuration SMA America L
11. LC Number of Sunny Number of devices detected Scanning cycle of Sunny WebBox WebBox devices in Sunny WebBox devices in seconds lt 25 10 gt 25 30 5 5 25 10 gt 25 30 10 5 25 10 gt 25 30 20 5 25 10 gt 25 40 30 5 25 20 gt 25 60 40 lt 25 40 gt 25 60 50 lt 25 40 gt 25 60 3 If necessary make further settings in the configuration interface 4 Select either Apply or Ok in order to save the settings M The scanning cycle of the Sunny WebBox devices is set 5 6 2 Enabling XML DA 1 2 Neo w 22 Select the OPC settings tab Select XMLDA M XMLDA settings can be edited In the field enter the port number of the XML service default 3000 In the XML Url field enter the URL of the web service in the format XMLUrl If necessary make further settings in the configuration interface Select either Apply or Ok to save the settings XML DA is now activated OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Configuration 5 7 Configuration of WebBox Devices SMA OPC Server SMA OPC Server Global settings OPC settings Con WebBox list IP Address Port Name 10 12 10 123 80 10 12 10 123 1 10 12 10 321 80 10 12 10 321 Namespace Detect namespace Exportnamespace __ __Importnamespace _ Apply 5 7 1 Sunny WebBox List The WebBox lisi contain
12. Server and the computer of the OPC Client The OPC Core Components for the SMA OPC Server can be installed simultaneously with the installation of the SMA OPC Server The OPC Core Components for the OPC Client are to be found on the CD provided 6 4 2 Displaying the Namespace in an OPC Client The namespace is displayed hierarchically in an OPC Client The individual devices of the PV plant will be listed under the Sunny WebBox Each device contains the subdirectories measurement for the instantaneous values and parameters for the parameters Example OPC Client with the selection of the Sunny WebBox EU gt Inverter WR8TLOOS 2000 101003 gt measurement Available Items in Server RPCZOPC DA EC EU E WRSTLOO5 2000101003 8 0 parameters E WREKTLOS 2000101007 WREK 505 2000101004 E WR KTLOS 2000101002 m WR6KTLOS 2000101001 E WRSK 005 2000101000 M I WREKA 02 2000101009 s Available Tags E Total Fac tu Fehler ss h On h Total pb p el 6 4 3 Changing Parameters via the OPC Client During start up of the SMA OPC Server the server detects the parameter values of the connected Sunny WebBox devices once and makes them available to the OPC Client When parameter values are changed directly via a communication device e g Sunny WebBox these changes are not displayed automatically at the OPC Client You can update the parameter values by means of th
13. The SMA OPC Server can detect all Sunny WebBox devices with firmware version 1 46 24 and later The Sunny WebBox devices to be detected by the SMA OPC Server must have been commissioned and all devices of the PV plant must have been detected Select the Configuration of WebBox devices tab Under WebBox lisi select the Add button M The SMA OPC Server window opens SMA OPC Server aAA In the Name field enter the name of the Sunny WebBox under which the Sunny WebBox should appear in the OPC Client Name You can select any name but it should be unique IP address URL and cannot contain any special characters Pott Enter the IP address or URL of the Sunny WebBox in the IP address URL field In the Port field enter the port of the Sunny Save Cancel WebBox under which it is available If no port Password number is assigned port 80 is selected by default Mandatory field please fill in Enter the password of the Sunny WebBox in the Password field The password defines the read write permission for the parameters If necessary read the Sunny WebBox manual Select Save The SMA OPC Server closes and the Sunny WebBox is added to the list If necessary make further settings in the configuration interface Select either Apply or Ok to save the settings The Sunny WebBox has now been added to the list OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Configuration
14. User Manual SMA America LLC Operation 6 Operation 6 1 Starting SMA OPC Server 1 Select Start gt Programs gt SMA gt SMA OPC Server gt OPC Server in Windows Alternatively click on the SMA OPC Server desktop icon on the desktop M The server is now running and supplying the instantaneous and parameter values of the PV plant via Data Access DA and or OPC XMLDA to OPC Clients 6 2 Status Display The status of the SMA OPC Server is displayed via the tray icon Symbol Status Meaning lights green The SMA OPC Server is initialized and operating o Lights red The namespace is not detected Re detect the namespace Green yellow The SMA OPC Server is carrying out the initialization flashing intermittently 6 3 Exit the SMA OPC Server 1 Click with the right mouse button on the tray icon of the SMA OPC Server in the task menu 2 Select Exit Configuration About Exit M The SMA OPC Server will close Depending on the amount of data this can take up to 2 minutes The tray icon will be removed from the task menv User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 27 Operation 6 4 OPC Client Information 6 4 1 OPC Client Installation r OPC Core Components SMA America LLC 1 Before you can process instantaneous values and parameters of the PV plant with an OPC Client you must install the OPC Core Components valid for your operating system on the SMA OPC
15. address Mode WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement Mode Upv V WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement Upv Ipv A WebBox_Name SC630HE 1234567 89 measurement pv Ppv kw WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement Ppv lac A WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement lac Pac kW WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement Pac E today kWh WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement E heute Vac L1 V WebBox Name SC 30HE 123456789 measurement VacL 1 12 Vac 12 V WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement VacL2 L3 Vac L3 V WebBox Name SC 30HE 123456789 measurement VacL34 1 Fac Hz WebBox Name SC 630HE 123456789 measurement Fac Error WebBox Name SC 630HE 123456789 measurement Fehler Tmplnt C C WebBox Name SC 630HE 123456789 measurement Tmplnt C h On h WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 measurement h On String Monitor Channel name Unit OPC address IString 1 A WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 SMU8b005 987654321 measurement String 1 IString2 A WebBox Name SC 30HE 123456789 5MU8b005 987654321 measurement String 2 Error WebBox_Name SC630HE 123456789 SMU8b005 987654321 measurement Fehler User Manual OPCServer eng BUS114113 33 Contact 11 Contact SMA America LLC If you have technical problems concerning our products contact the SMA Service Line We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance Software version of the SMA OPC Server Operating system L
16. e Parameter Refresh option To do this enter SMA as the value in Parameter Refresh and save this value The SMA OPC Server will update all device values This can take up to 2 minutes 28 OPCServer eng BUS114113 Available Items in Server RPC2OPC DA B eu 2 3 WR8TL005 2000101003 C measurement E parameters J WREKTLOS 2000101007 H WR6K 505 2000101004 c WREKTLOS 2000101002 5j WR6KTLOS 2000101001 J WRSK 005 2000101000 991 1 1 WREKA 02 2000101009 x T Available Tags Parameter Refresh User Manual SMA America LLC Uninstalling SMA OPC Server 7 Uninstalling SMA OPC Server E Write permission for uninstalling the SMA OPC Server 1 You will need write permission for your operating system in order to uninstall the SMA OPC Server 1 Shut down all OPC Clients communicating with the SMA OPC Server Exit the current OPC Server In Windows select Start gt Programs gt SMA gt SMA OPC Server gt Uninstall OPC Server Follow the on screen instructions The SMA OPC Server is uninstalled User Manual OPCServer eng BUS114113 29 Updating the SMA OPC Server SMA America LLC 8 Updating the SMA OPC Server 1 Uninstall the current SMA OPC Server see section 7 Uninstalling SMA OPC Server page 29 2 Install the new version of the OPC Server see section 4 Installation page 16 Existing Sunny WebBox list is automatically transferred The Sunny WebBox list is adopted from the p
17. e saved Missing write permission on the drive You require write permission for the drive on which the SMA OPC Server is installed Change your user rights 4 The namespace file could not be imported Invalid namespace file format Only namespace files that were exported via the SMA OPC Server configuration interface can be imported The namespace file must not be changed 5 The program is already running The SMA OPC Server can only be started once Exit the SMA OPC Server before restarting the server User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 31 Troubleshooting SMA America LLC Problem The namespace of an entered Sunny WebBox is invalid Cause The Sunny WebBox generated a communication error with the devices in the PV plant The Sunny WebBox replied with an error Devices of the PV plant are not detected with the Sunny WebBox The Sunny WebBox did not reply No devices from the PV plant are connected to the Sunny WebBox Rectification Check the Sunny WebBox communication with each device in the PV plant All devices in the PV plant must be commissioned If communication has failed rectify the problem and re detect the connected devices with the Sunny WebBox After this re detect the namespace of the given Sunny WebBox with the SMA OPC Server The Sunny WebBox is taking too long to respond The query has
18. ecduflolbcee oo esce tacite Pete adde Operating Instructions hav veya e dae ORC CIEN Installation tco E ae Installation Information bas as ae Installing the SMA OPC Server under Windows Configurahon s a erg Configuration Information 000 0 e Network Information ory een Opening the configuration Configuration General Changing the Language I Saving log 7 eret RE a ee dut ORG SBIITIGS d DUC T d ls Setting the Scanning Cycle of Sunny WebBox Devices OPCServereng BUS 114113 Table of Contents Table of Contents SMA America LLC 5 6 2 5 7 5 7 1 5 7 2 5 7 3 5 7 4 5 7 5 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 4 1 6 4 2 6 4 3 Enabling XMEDA a a en er 22 Configuration of WebBox 23 Sunny WebBox list ea ana 23 Adding a Sunny WebBox 24 Namespace s cote tee ee D en e tle eta 25 Replacing a Device eese eere len 26 Device Firmware Update sss 26 Operation sd OR CR DER E A A NOD EE 27 Starting SMA OPC Server isse ar ees 27 Status DER dur d a e 27 Exit the SMA OPC Servet dq IRA PR 27 OPC Client Information sense aang 28 OPC Glientilnstallation 5 egeo UE
19. em User Manual OPCServer eng BUS114113 5 General Warnings SMA America LLC General Warnings General warnings All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 This document does not and is not intended to replace any local state provincial federal or national laws regulation or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes installations must conform with the laws regulations codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product Before installing or using the product read all of the instructions cautions and warnings in this manual 6 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Table of Contents 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 2 23 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 4 1 4 1 1 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 5 1 5 5 2 5 6 5 6 1 User Manual Information on this Velden ee ee Target Group EN ga ERE E Nomenclature 22 222 SMA OPC Server Soo ee e A As uds Gee aa Integration of the SMA OPC Servers into the IT System Environment s QE ocu c anal Safety Pr
20. n WIN DCOM XMLDA All variables are displayed in STRING data format 2 2 Integration of the SMA OPC Servers into the IT System Environment The SMA OPC Server can be integrated into a variety of IT system environments Two examples are described below 10 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA OPC Server SMA America LLC ith Decentralized SMA OPC Server and a SCADA System Architecture w 2 Jeujeui3 ls 2 05 XogqeAA xoglosuag 300 Auung Kuung TA Am Jeuieum VWS W9IMS Z XogqeAA 5 mee VIVOS AJAXIS 240 VWS Auung AGUS Wool S8ySu XogqeAA Auung Auung Jeujeju Ad 11 OPCServereng BUS 114113 User Manual SMA America LLC SMA OPC Server ith a Central SMA OPC Server and a SCADA System Architecture w 924195 VANS 5 weis YAYOS 240 VWS WOO jeujeju die OS 5 Auung Auung Ad gn 5 Auung Auung Z upjd Ad e S8yS3 Auuns Auung upjd Ad User Manual OPCServer eng BUS1141
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22. r from the electricity meter data Do not use the data for billing purposes User Manual OPCServer eng BUS114113 15 Installation SMA America LLC 4 Installation 4 1 Installation Information The following section describes the installation of the SMA OPC Server using a Microsoft operating system Note the system requirements in section 2 3 System Requirements page 13 1 Installation rights for installing the SMA OPC Server You must have administrator rights for your operating system in order to install the SMA OPC Server e OPC Core Components 1 Before you can process instantaneous values and parameters of the PV plant with OPC Client you must install the OPC Core Components valid for your operating system on the SMA OPC Server and the computer of the OPC Client The OPC Core Components for the SMA OPC Server can be installed simultaneously with the installation of the SMA OPC Server The OPC Core Components for the OPC Client are to be found on the CD provided 4 1 1 Installing the SMA OPC Server under Windows e The SMA OPC Server requires NET Framework 2 0 1 Install NET Framework 2 0 before you install the SMA OPC Server You can install NET Framework 2 0 directly from the CD or download and install it from www microsoft com Close all open applications 2 If necessary uninstall the previous version of the SMA OPC Server see section 7 Uninstalling SMA OPC Server page 29
23. revious SMA OPC Server version However you must re detect the namespace d 3 Configure the new version of the SMA OPC Server see section 5 Configuration page 17 4 Check whether the current Sunny WebBox list has been adopted The new SMA OPC Server is installed 30 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem The network is grayed out Error code 12028 Cause Incorrect network configuration Rectification Check the network settings for the installed network components e g server router Sunny WebBox devices etc and adjust if necessary Defective network component cabling and connectors Check cabling and plug connections of the individual network components e g server router Sunny WebBox devices etc for damage and replace damaged cables or plugs if necessary Defective network components Check that the individual network components e g server router Sunny WebBox devices etc are operating properly Replace defective devices if necessary Incorrect Internet access data Check Internet access data Correct settings if necessary 2 The namespace file cannot be saved Missing write permission on the drive You require write permission for the drive on which the SMA OPC Server is installed Change your user rights and re detect the namespace 3 The config file cannot b
24. s a list of all the Sunny WebBox devices from which the collected data is to be made available via the OPC interface Sunny WebBox List Symbols The symbol which appears in front of each Sunny WebBox included in the list tells you whether the namespace of the device has been detected properly at least once If the namespace of the Sunny WebBox is changed after detection the symbol will not reflect this change Detect the namespace again so that the changes are displayed Symbol Meaning The namespace of the Sunny WebBox has been successfully detected The namespace of the Sunny WebBox has not been detected or an error has occurred during detection see section 9 Troubleshooting page 31 User Manual OPCServereng BUS 114113 23 Configuration SMA America LLC Managing the Sunny WebBox List You can manage the list via the Add Edit Delete and Detect buttons Button Meaning Add Adds a new Sunny WebBox to the Sunny WebBox list Edit Edits the Sunny WebBox selected in the Sunny WebBox list Delete Deletes the selected Sunny WebBox from the Sunny WebBox list Detect Re detects the namespace of the selected Sunny WebBox This is how you can detect individual Sunny WebBox devices e g if their namespace has been incorrectly detected or if a device in the PV plant has been replaced 5 7 2 Adding a Sunny WebBox Device i Requirements for Sunny WebBox devices
25. t namespace Exports the namespace of all registered Sunny WebBox devices in xml format Import namespace Imports a previously exported namespace Parameter overview 1 You will find a complete list of instantaneous values and parameters in the respective manual of your SMA product The most frequently used instantaneous values can be found in section 10 Measurement Channels page 33 User Manual OPCServer eng BUS114113 25 Configuration SMA America LLC 5 7 4 Replacing a Device If you replace one or more devices in your PV plant you must then re detect the namespace of the given Sunny WebBox with the SMA OPC Server To do so proceed as follows 1 2 3 Take the device to be replaced out of operation by following the instructions for that device Start up the new device by following the instructions for that device Connect the new device to the Sunny WebBox by following the instructions in the user manual for the Sunny WebBox Detect the new device at the Sunny WebBox by following the instructions in the user manual for the Sunny WebBox Re detect the Sunny WebBox namespace on the OPC Server via the configuration interface To do this go to the Configuration WebBox devices tab in the WebBox lisi select the Sunny WebBox to which you have attached the new device and then select Detect The namespace of the selected Sunny WebBox has been re detected Notice Replacing the device will change the connection
26. tions 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 T DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury N WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury 4 OPCServer eng BUS114113 User Manual SMA America LLC Important Safety Instructions Other Symbols in this Document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages the following symbol is also used in this manual Information 1 This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the syst
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