User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Revision History
- Safety and Hazard Symbols
- Warnings
- Other Symbols
- Warranty
- Introduction
- Unpacking
- Installation and Setup
- Commissioning
- Operation
- Power Supply
- The Home Screen
- Home Screen Display Options
- Setup Options
- Setup Menu
- Using the USB Port
- Sunny Data Control
- Figure 1-29 Guide to SDC Overview Screen
- Figure 1-30 Sunny Data Control Settings Window
- Figure 1-31 Current Plant Tree Window with Measuring Channels
- Figure 1-32 Fading in Devices
- Figure 1-33 Arrangement of the Device Windows
- Figure 1-34 Example of One Window per Device
- Figure 1-35 Channel Selection Window
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
Unpacking Sunny Beam Manual
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Compatibility
The following SMA inverters a compatible for use with the Sunny Beam:
• SB700U
• SB1100U
• SB1800U
• SB2500U
• SB3800U
• SB6000U
Unpacking
When unpacking the Sunny Beam, make sure that all of the components are present. Save the
shipping container in the event that it ever becomes necessary to return your Sunny Beam to
SMA America.
WARNING: The installation of the Sunny Beam requires access to the inside of
the inverter to be monitored. Lethal voltages are present inside the inverters
when they are operating and installation of the communication card should
only be performed by qualified personnel.
The Sunny Beam shipping container should contain:
• The Sunny Beam with attached external antenna
• Radio Piggy-Back Board*
• Antenna for the inverter*
• 2 AA rechargeable alkaline batteries (AccuCell AC 1800)
• Wall mount bracket
• USB Cable
* The number of these items that are included will vary depending on the number of inverters
to be monitored. The Sunny Beam may be purchased with up to 4 antenna kits. Please refer to
the SMA America price list for kit part numbers.
Optional Accessories:
• USB power supply (for recharging internal batteries)
• External antenna mounting kit