SMA Inverter Manager Manual de usuario
IMVIOBOX-IA-xx-12 | 139R0136 | Version 1.2 ENGLISH / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL /
FRANÇAIS / ITALIANO
Installation Manual / Installationsanleitung / Instrucciones de
instalación / Instructions d’installation / Istruzioni per l’installazione
SMA INVERTER MANAGER / SMA DIGITAL I/O BOX /
LCS-TOOL
SMA America, LLC
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IMVIOBOX-IA-xx-12 | Version 1.2 ENGLISH
1 Information on this Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the SMA Inverter Manager, the
SMA Digital I/O Box, and for the LCS tool.
1.2 Target Group
The activities described in this document must only be
performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must
have the following skills:
• Training in the installation and commissioning of
electrical devices
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks
associated with installing and using electrical devices
and installations
• Training in the installation and configuration of IT
systems
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, standards and
directives
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and
all safety information and warning messages
1.3 Symbols
1.4 Nomenclature
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, can result
in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, can result
in minor or moderate injury
Indicates a situation which, if
not avoided, can result in
property damage
Information that is important for
a specific topic or goal, but is
not safety-relevant
☐ Indicates a requirement for
meeting a specific goal
☑ Desired result
✖ A problem that might occur
Complete designation Designation in this
document
SMA Inverter Manager Inverter Manager
SMA Digital I/O Box I/O Box
Local commissioning and
service tool (LCS tool)
LCS tool
SMA Solar Technology AG SMA
SMA Solar Technology
America LLC
SMA Solar Technology
Canada Inc.
Symbol Explanation
Installation Manual
SMA INVERTER MANAGER /
SMA DIGITAL I/O BOX /
LCS TOOL
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2.1 Intended Use
The Inverter Manager is a device for monitoring and
controlling up to 42 SMA inverters of the type STP 60-10,
STP 60-JP-10 and STP 60-US-10 in decentralized PV
systems and large-scale PV power plants with up to
2.5 MW power.
The I/O Box is a function interface for one Inverter
Manager. The I/O Box receives commands for grid
management services via digital signals and sends these
specifications to the Inverter Manager.
The Inverter Manager receives the specifications from the
I/O Box and controls all inverters in the system accordingly.
The Inverter Manager and the I/O Box must only be used
indoors and must only be operated with the SMA inverter
Sunny Tripower 60 (STP 60-10, STP 60-JP-10 and
STP 60-US-10).
The LCS tool is required for commissioning and servicing
STP 60 inverters via the SMA Inverter Manager. The LCS
tool acts as the primary user interface of the STP 60 system.
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.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product
or install components that are not explicitly recommended
or distributed by SMA for the product. Unauthorized
changes and modifications will void all warranty claims and
the operating permission. Any use of the product other than
that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify
as appropriate.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the
product. The enclosed documentation is an integral part of
this product.
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3.1 Scope of Delivery
Check the scope of delivery of each product for
completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact
your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or
damaged.
The delivery may contain parts that are not required for the
installation.
Figure1: Components included in the scope of delivery of the
Inverter Manager
Position Quantity Designation
A 1 Inverter Manager
B 2 Wall mounting brackets
C 1 Bracket for mounting on top-hat
rail (35 mm DIN rail)
D 1 Connection for electricity supply
E 2 Bootlace ferrules
F 1 Connecting terminal plate for
electricity supply
G 2 Connecting terminal plates for
serial port
H 4 Screws for wall and top-hat rail
mounting
I 1 Installation Manual
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3.2 Mounting the
Inverter Manager
3.2.1 Option 1: Wall Mounting
3.2.2 Option 2: Mounting on
Top-Hat Rail
Damage to the products and cables due to moisture
The Inverter Manager and the I/O Box are not protected
against splash water. Consequently, moisture can
penetrate the device and damage the products and
cables.
• The Inverter Manager and the I/O Box must be
installed in a dry environment, e.g. indoors or in a
splash-proof enclosure (degree of protection: at least
IP54 (NEMA 3R)).
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3.3 Connection to the
Inverter Manager
3.3.1 Safety Information
3.3.2 Circuitry overview
Danger to life due to electric shock
Lethal voltages are present at the connection point of the
utility grid.
• Disconnect the connection point from voltage sources
and ensure that the connection point is voltage-free.
Position Designation
A Sunny Tripower 60
B PC with LCS tool
CRouter
D SunSpec Alliance compatible weather
station (optional)
E I/O Box (optional)
FInverter Manager
Position Designation
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3.3.3 Connecting the Inverter and
Router via Ethernet
Pin assignment of network ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2):
3.3.4 Connecting the I/O Box and
Weather Station (Optional)
Pin assignment of the serial interface (RS485) at the Inverter
Manager:
The I/O Box must be connected to port 2 of the Inverter
Manager. Termination for the RS485 interface is not
necessary.
Interfaces and Data of the Weather Station
Only one weather station can be connected to each Inverter
Manager. The weather station must be connected to port 1
of the Inverter Manager. A maximum of two temperature
sensors are supported.
The following data of the weather station are provided by
the Inverter Manager:
Contact
pin
Assignment for
10/100 Mbps
Assignment for
1,000 Mbps
1ETx+ TRD(0)+
2ETx- TRD(0)-
3 ERx+ TRD(1)+
4 --- TRD(2)+
5 --- TRD(2)-
6 ERx- TRD(1)-
7 --- TRD(3)+
8 --- TRD(3)-
Do not connect during operation
Do not connect the I/O Box or the weather station to
the Inverter Manager during operation. Errors might
occur that cannot be detected immediately.
• Disconnect the Inverter Manager from voltage
sources.
81
81
3
2
145
9
8
7
6
Contact pin Assignment
1 ---
2 ---
3DataB(+)
4DataA(-)
5GND
6 ---
7 ---
8 ---
Meteorological
data
SunSpec
Modbus
TCP
LCS tool /
FTP Push
Sunny
Portal
Ambient
temperature and
PV temperature
yes yes yes
Wind direction
and wind speed
yes yes yes
Horizontal
irradiation
yes yes If inclined
irradiation
is not
available
Inclined
irradiation
no yes yes
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3.3.5 Connecting the
Inverter Manager to the Voltage
Supply
Procedure:
To connect the Inverter Manager to the voltage supply,
perform the following actions in the specified order.
• Connect the grounding conductor to the
Inverter Manager.
• Connect the power supply unit.
Connecting the Grounding Conductor to the
Inverter Manager
Shielded ground: The shielded ground (also called
"protected ground") is located at the pin connector for the
electrical connection in the displayed view.
Procedure:
• Ground the Inverter Manager. For this purpose,
connect the grounding conductor to the grounding
screw of the Inverter Manager. Proper grounding and
the correct cable route help limit possible interference
emissions due to electromagnetic interferences (EMI).
Connecting the Power Supply Unit
SMA recommends using the top-hat rail power supply
available as an accessory (order number:
CLCON-PWRSUPPLY).
Procedure:
1. Mount the power supply unit (see the manufacturer
manual).
2. Connect the connection cable to the power supply unit
(see the manufacturer manual). Trim the unused
insulated conductors up to the cable sheath and write
down the conductor colors.
3. Connect the connection cable to the connecting
terminal plate for the voltage supply (9 VDC to
36 VDC). Make sure that the shielded grounding
conductor is connected with the grounding terminal.
4. Plug the connecting terminal plate for the voltage
supply with connected power supply unit in the pin
connector "Power Input" of the Inverter Manager.
5. Connect the AC connection cable to the power supply
unit (see the manufacturer manual).
7. Connect the other end of the AC connection cable to
the voltage supply.
8. Connect the connection point to the utility grid.
☑ Once the Power LED is glowing green, the
Inverter Manager is ready for operation.
3.4 Ethernet Connection of the
Inverter Manager
LAN 1 (system network)
The IP address and the subnet mask are assigned to the
LAN 1 port of the Inverter Manager by an external DHCP
server.
An IP address can be manually assigned to LAN 1 Port of
the Inverter Manager.
LAN 2 (inverter network)
The IP address is assigned to the inverter by the Inverter
Manager.
Danger to life due to electric shock from touching
an ungrounded product
Touching an ungrounded product can cause a lethal
electric shock.
• Ensure that the product is integrated into the existing
overvoltage protection.
• Ground the enclosure of the product.
GND
9 to 36 VDC
6.
Danger to life due to electric shock
Lethal voltages are present at the connection point of
the utility grid.
• Disconnect the connection point from voltage
sources and make sure it cannot be
reconnected.
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3.5 LED Signals of the
Inverter Manager
3.6 Technical Data
LED State Explanation
Power Glowing
green
The Inverter Manager is in
operation.
Off The Inverter Manager is not
in operation.
LAN Glowing
green
100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Glowing
yellow
1000 Mbps (gigabyte)
Ethernet mode
Off No activity or
10 Mbps Ethernet
Tx1, Tx2
(P1-P2)
Flashing
green
Data transmission via serial
ports P1-P2
Off No data transmission via
serial ports P1-P2
Rx1, Rx2
(P1-P2)
Flashing
green
Data reception via serial
ports P1-P2
Off No data reception via serial
ports P1-P2
Voltage Supply
Input voltage 9 Vdc to 36 Vdc
Power consumption < 20 W
Maximum conductor
cross-section
1.3 mm² (16 AWG)
General data
Dimensions
(width x height x depth)
160 mm x 125 mm x
49 mm
(6.3 in x 4.9 in x 1.9 in)
Weight 940 g (2 lbs)
Mounting type Wall mounting or top-hat
rail
Operating temperature
range
-40°C to +75°C
-40°F to +167°F
Relative humidity,
non-condensing
5 % to 95 %
Approvals UL 508, UL 60950-1, CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-1-07,
EN 60950-1, CCC
(GB9254, GB17625.1),
EN 55022, Class A, EN
61000-3-2, Class D, EN
61000-3-3, EN 55024,
FCC Part 15, Subpart B,
Class A
Interfaces
User interface LCS tool for PC via Ethernet
Interface to inverter LAN 2, Ethernet interface
(RJ45)
Interface to external
network
LAN 1, Ethernet interface
(RJ45)
Interface to I/O box
(optional)
RS485 (D-sub 9) /
SunSpec mode
Sensor interface for
SunSpec compatible
weather stations (optional)
RS485 (D-sub 9) /
SunSpec mode
Maximum cable length for
Ethernet connection
100 m (328 ft)
Maximum cable length for
RS485 cabling
1200 m (4000 ft)
PV system monitoring Sunny Portal, SunSpec
Modbus TCP
Active/reactive power
setpoint
Constant value, curve or
remotely controlled via
SunSpec Modbus TCP with
I/O Box
Supported baud rate for
operation of a weather
station
9600, 19200, 57600,
115200
Power supply unit (recommended)
Type designation CLCON-PWRSUPPLY
Input 100 Vac to 240 Vac
Output 24 Vdc; 2.5 A
Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C
Approvals CE, UL
General data
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4.1 Scope of Delivery
Check the scope of delivery of each product for
completeness and any externally visible damage.
Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is
incomplete or damaged.
The delivery may contain parts that are not required for the
installation.
Figure2: Components included in scope of delivery of the I/O Box
4.2 Mounting the I/O Box
4.2.1 Option 1: Wall Mounting
4.2.2 Option 2: Mounting on
Top-Hat Rail
4.3 Connection to the I/O Box
4.3.1 Overview
Position Quantity Designation
A1 I/O Box
B1 CD
C 1 Quick reference guide for
installation
Damage to the products and cables due to moisture
The Inverter Manager and the I/O Box are not protected
against splash water. Consequently, moisture can
penetrate the device and damage the products and
cables.
• The Inverter Manager and the I/O Box must be
installed in a dry environment, e.g. indoors or in a
splash-proof enclosure (degree of protection: at least
IP54 (NEMA 3R)).
ABC
Position Designation
A Digital inputs for connecting a signal source
(inputs DI0 to DI5 can be assigned;
all other inputs have no function)
12
123
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
D1+
D1-
GND
D2+
D2-
P1
P2
V+
V-
X10
X1
Dual
Run
Rep
Initial
COM0
DI0
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
DI7
COM1
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
GND
DIO4
DIO5
DIO6
DIO7
GND
A
C
D
COM0
DI0
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
GND
B
E
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