SMA BLUETOOTH REPEATER User manual

BTREPIN-IA-IEN100211 | 98-0011811 | Version 1.1
EN
Device for closing dead zones with SMA Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology
SMA BLUETOOTH REPEATER
Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Target Group Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3SMA Bluetooth Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Range of Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Identifying the SMA Bluetooth Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Selecting the Mounting Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 Mounting the SMA Bluetooth Repeater on the wall. . . . . . . . . 14
5.3 Mounting the SMA Bluetooth Repeater to a top-hat rail . . . . . 15
6 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1 Connect the SMA Bluetooth Repeater to the power supply
using the plug-in power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2 Connecting the SMA Bluetooth Repeater to the power
supply using the Power Modul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1 Setting the MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Setting the NetID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8 Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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9 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.1 Detaching the SMA Bluetooth Repeater from the wall . . . . . . . 20
9.2 Detaching the SMA Bluetooth Repeater from the top-hat rail. . 21
9.3 Disposing of the SMA Bluetooth Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.2 Connection Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11.1 SMA Bluetooth Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11.2 Plug-in Power Supply (CINCON, TRG30R 120) . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
13 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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1 Information on this Manual
Validity
This manual is valid for the SMA Bluetooth Repeater, firmware version V 0.18R, and higher.
Target Group
This manual is intended for skilled workers. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform the tasks
set forth in this manual (see section 2.2"Target Group Qualification",page7).
Additional Information
Additional information is available at www.SMA.de/en:
Symbols
Document Title Document Type
SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Technical Description
SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology in
Practice
Technical Information
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, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided.
Indicates information that is important for a specific topic or objective, but
is not safety-relevant.
☐ Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal.
☑ Desired result.
✖ A problem that could occur.

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Typography
Nomenclature
This manual refers to PV plants and small wind turbine systems collectively as "plants".
Typography Explanation Example
"light" Designates elements in a software
user interface or on a display or
mentions device connections.
• The value can be read in the
"Energy" field.
bold Designates elements that can be
selected or entered in a software
user interface or on a display.
•Select Settings.
•Enter 10 in the "Minutes" field.
>Designates multiple elements that
should be selected in a software
user interface or on a display.
•Select Settings > Date.
[Button/key] Designates buttons or keys that
should be selected or pressed.
•Select [Next].

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2Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The SMA Bluetooth Repeater may only be used with the following SMA Solar Technology AG
products:
• All SMA communication products with Bluetooth
•All inverters with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back upgrade
•All inverters with SMA Bluetooth Piggy-Back Plus upgrade
• Inverters with integrated Bluetooth:
– SB (Sunny Boy) 3000TL-20/SB 4000TL-20/SB 5000TL-20: from software package 2.06
– SB 3000TL-21/SB 4000TL-21/SB 5000TL-21
– SB 2000HF-30/SB 2500HF-30/SB 3000HF-30
– STP (Sunny Tripower) 10000TL-10/STP 12000TL-10/STP 15000TL-10/STP 17000TL-10
Only use the SMA Bluetooth Repeater indoors.
Only skilled workers may install and uninstall the SMA Bluetooth Repeater.
Only use the SMA Bluetooth Repeater in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation. Any other use can result in personal injury or property damage.
The enclosed documentation is a part of this product.
• Read and follow the documentation for the correct and optimum use of the
SMA Bluetooth Repeater.
• Keep the documentation in a convenient place at all times.
2.2 Target Group Qualification
A trained skilled worker has received training and demonstrated skills and knowledge regarding the
functions and operation of the device. A skilled worker is trained to deal with the dangers and hazards
involved in installing electrical systems.
Information for France
In France, the SMA Bluetooth Repeater is only to be operated inside buildings due to the legal
regulations.

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2.3 Safety Instructions
Electric Shock
Risk of lethal electric shock when touching conductive parts of the inverter.
• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC sides
(see inverter installation manual).
• Only skilled workers may work on the inverter.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
By touching electronic component parts you can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• Ground yourself before touching a component part by touching the protective conductor (PE)
or a non-coated part of the inverter enclosure.
• Avoid coming into contact with component parts and plug contacts.

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3SMA Bluetooth Repeater
3.1 Range of Usage
The SMA Bluetooth Repeater is used to close dead zones under unfavorable installation conditions
between SMA Solar Technology AG devices with Bluetooth Wireless Technology or to improve poor
wireless connections.
Figure1: Example for the use of the SMA Bluetooth Repeater
3.2 Function Overview
• Connection to SMA devices with Bluetooth Wireless Technology via Bluetooth Class 1.
• Maximum range of up to 100 m in free-field conditions with direct visual contact. In closed
rooms the range is dependent on several factors.
Position Description
A Communication device (here: Sunny Beam with Bluetooth)
BSMA Bluetooth Repeater
C SMA Solar Technology AG inverter with Bluetooth

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3.3 Device Overview
Figure2: Overview of the device elements
Position Description
A Plug-in power supply connection (AC)
B DC source connection (e.g. Power Modul, see section 12"Accessories",page28)
C"RDY" LED for power supply (green)
D"MODE" rotary switch
E"NetID" rotary switch
FBluetooth LED (blue)
G Connection quality LEDs (yellow)