SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER User manual

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SMACLUSTERCONTROLLER
ClusterController-BA-en-15 | Version 1.5 ENGLISH

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document ................................................. 8
1.1 Validity................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Target group....................................................................................... 8
1.3 Additional Information....................................................................... 8
1.4 Symbols .............................................................................................. 8
1.5 Typographies...................................................................................... 9
1.6 Nomenclature..................................................................................... 9
2 Safety......................................................................................... 10
2.1 Intended Use ...................................................................................... 10
2.2 Safety Information.............................................................................. 10
2.3 Operating Information....................................................................... 11
2.4 System Requirements ......................................................................... 11
3 Product Description................................................................... 12
3.1 Cluster Controller ............................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Functions......................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Type Label ...................................................................................... 17
3.1.3 LEDs................................................................................................. 18
3.1.4 Display............................................................................................ 19
3.1.5 Keypad ........................................................................................... 20
3.2 Sunny Portal........................................................................................ 21
4 User Interface of the Cluster Controller .................................. 22
4.1 User Groups and User Rights............................................................ 22
4.2 Overview of the User Interface ......................................................... 23
4.2.1 Structure.......................................................................................... 23
4.2.2 Toolbar ........................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 System Tree .................................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Device Menu.................................................................................. 26
4.2.4.1 Overview Menu....................................................................... 26
4.2.4.2 Instantaneous Values Menu.................................................... 27
4.2.4.3 Settings Menu.......................................................................... 27
4.2.4.4 Updates Menu......................................................................... 27
4.2.4.5 Grid Management Services Menu......................................... 28
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4.2.4.6 Events Menu............................................................................. 31
4.2.4.7 Update and Save Menu ......................................................... 32
4.2.4.8 Parameter Groups of the Menus ............................................ 32
4.2.5 Symbols .......................................................................................... 33
5 Logging Into or Out of the Cluster Controller......................... 35
6 System Settings ......................................................................... 36
6.1 Display Settings.................................................................................. 36
6.1.1 Setting the Display Language ....................................................... 36
6.1.2 Adjusting the Display Contrast...................................................... 36
6.2 Setting the User Interface Language................................................. 36
6.3 Setting the Date Format ..................................................................... 37
6.4 Setting the Number Format ............................................................... 37
6.5 Setting the Time Format ..................................................................... 37
6.6 Setting the Temperature Unit............................................................. 38
6.7 Settings for System Time .................................................................... 38
6.7.1 Information on System Time .......................................................... 38
6.7.2 Synchronizing System Time via the Internet ................................. 38
6.7.3 Manually Setting the System Time................................................ 39
7 Device Configuration................................................................ 40
7.1 Setting the Characteristic Curve of the Irradiation Sensor............... 40
7.2 Parameter Settings ............................................................................. 40
7.2.1 Setting Parameters for a Device Class.......................................... 40
7.2.2 Setting the Parameters of an Individual Device ........................... 41
7.3 Deactivating the Webconnect Function of the Inverters .................. 41
7.4 Saving and Restoring the Device Configuration of the Cluster
Controller............................................................................................ 42
8 Exporting System Data............................................................. 44
8.1 Export Options ................................................................................... 44
8.2 Export Formats.................................................................................... 44
8.2.1 CSV Format .................................................................................... 44
8.2.2 XML Format .................................................................................... 45
8.3 Setting the Measured Value Name .................................................. 47
8.4 Exporting System Data to a USB Data Carrier ................................ 47
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8.5 Exporting System Data to the Integrated FTP Server ....................... 48
8.5.1 Setting the Export Format for System Data................................... 48
8.5.2 Activating or Deactivating the Integrated FTP Server .................. 48
8.5.3 Accessing the Integrated FTP Server via the Web Browser ........ 48
8.6 Additionally Exporting System Data to an External FTP Server
(FTP Push)............................................................................................ 49
8.6.1 Activating or Deactivating the FTP Push Function......................... 49
8.6.2 Testing the FTP Push Function ........................................................ 50
9 System Monitoring.................................................................... 51
9.1 Displaying Events ............................................................................... 51
9.2 Setting Alarms .................................................................................... 51
10 System Management and Replacing Components................ 53
10.1 Changing System Names or Device Names.................................... 53
10.2 Use of SMA Energy Meters in the System ....................................... 53
10.3 Reading Off the Type, Serial Number and Firmware Version of
the Devices ......................................................................................... 53
10.4 IP Addresses of the Devices............................................................... 54
10.4.1 Reading Off the IP Address of the Cluster Controller.................. 54
10.4.2 Reading Off the IP Address of the Inverter................................... 54
10.5 Adding an Inverter ............................................................................. 55
10.6 Replacing the Cluster Controller or an Inverter................................ 55
11 Sunny Portal.............................................................................. 56
11.1 Registering the Cluster Controller in Sunny Portal............................ 56
11.2 Setting Data Transmission to Sunny Portal ....................................... 57
11.3 Setting Communication Monitoring .................................................. 57
11.4 Setting the Upload Frequency........................................................... 58
11.5 Testing the Connection to Sunny Portal ............................................ 58
11.6 Adjusting the System Identifier for Sunny Portal............................... 59
12 Modbus Configuration ............................................................. 60
12.1 Activating the Modbus Server........................................................... 60
12.2 Saving or Updating the Modbus Profile and System
Configuration...................................................................................... 60
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13 Grid Management Services ..................................................... 62
13.1 Options for Implementing Grid Management Service Setpoints.... 62
13.2 Setting Parameters for Grid Management Services in the
Inverters .............................................................................................. 63
13.3 Settings for Active Power Limitation .................................................. 64
13.3.1 Controlling Active Power Limitation .............................................. 64
13.3.2 Regulating Active Power Limitation at the Grid-Connection
Point ................................................................................................ 65
13.4 Settings for Reactive Power Setpoint ................................................ 68
13.4.1 Controlling Reactive Power via the Setpoint "Reactive Power in
%".................................................................................................... 68
13.4.2 Controlling Reactive Power via the Setpoint "cos Phi"................. 69
13.5 Making Settings for Fallback............................................................. 70
14 Update....................................................................................... 73
14.1 Automatic Update (Recommended) ................................................. 73
14.1.1 Setting the Automatic Update for Cluster Controller ................... 73
14.1.2 Setting the Automatic Update for Connected SMA Devices ...... 73
14.2 Manual Update.................................................................................. 75
14.2.1 Carrying Out a Manual Update for Cluster Controller............... 75
14.2.2 Performing a Manual Update for Connected SMA Devices ...... 76
15 Passwords and SMA Grid Guard ........................................... 79
15.1 Requirements for a Secure System Password................................... 79
15.2 Changing the System Password........................................................ 79
15.3 Adapting the Device Password to the System Password................. 80
15.4 Procedure on Loss of System Passwords .......................................... 81
15.4.1 Requesting a PUK .......................................................................... 81
15.4.2 Unlocking Inverters with PUKs....................................................... 81
15.5 Setting SMA Grid Guard Mode....................................................... 83
16 Setting Up Access via the Internet........................................... 84
17 Network Configuration ............................................................ 86
17.1 Configuration for Static LAN............................................................. 86
17.1.1 Configuring the Cluster Controller for Static LAN........................ 86
17.1.2 Configuring the Inverter for a Static LAN..................................... 87
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17.2 Making the Proxy Configuration....................................................... 87
17.3 Making the DHCP Configuration...................................................... 88
17.4 Changing the HTTP Port..................................................................... 88
17.5 Changing the NAT Port ..................................................................... 88
18 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 90
18.1 LED States........................................................................................... 90
18.1.1 Operation LEDs.............................................................................. 90
18.1.2 Network Port LEDs ......................................................................... 95
18.2 Errors in the Cluster Controller or the Connected Devices .............. 96
18.3 Restarting the Cluster Controller via the User Interface...................108
18.4 Resetting the Cluster Controller .........................................................109
19 Accessories ................................................................................110
20 Contact.......................................................................................111
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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1.03.xx.R.
1.2 Target group
The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified
persons must have the following skills:
• Training in the installation and configuration of IT systems
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using
electrical devices and installations
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
• Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives
• 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
"Replacement of SMA Devices in Systems with Communication Prod-
ucts"
Installation Manual
1.4 Symbols
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
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Symbol Explanation
Desired result
A problem that might occur
1.5 Typographies
Typography Use Example
bold • Display texts
• Elements on a user interface
• Terminals
• Elements to be selected
• Elements to be entered
• The value can be found in
the field Energy.
• Select Settings.
• Enter 10 in the field
Minutes.
>• Connects several elements to be
selected
• Select Settings > Date.
[Button]
[Key]
• Button or key to be selected or
pressed
• Select [Next].
1.6 Nomenclature
Complete designation Designation in this document
Large-scale PV power plant PV system
PV inverter Inverter
SMAClusterController ClusterController
SMA Energy Meter Energy Meter
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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 Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and
warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG
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.
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 in the existing overvoltage protection.
• Ground the enclosure of the product.
Damage to the product due to moisture
The product is not splash-proof (IP20). Moisture can penetrate the product and damage it.
• Only use the product in a dry, indoor environment.
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2.3 Operating Information
High costs possible due to inappropriate Internet tariffs
Depending on use, the data volume of the ClusterController transferred via the Internet can be
more than 1GB per month. The data volume depends, among other things, on the number of
connected inverters, the frequency of device updates, the frequency of data transfer to
SunnyPortal and the use of FTP push.
• SMA Solar Technology AG recommends using an Internet flat rate.
2.4 System Requirements
Supported web browsers:
☐ MicrosoftInternetExplorer from version8
☐ MozillaFirefox from version3.6
Recommended display resolution:
☐ Minimum 1,024pixelsx768pixels
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3 Product Description
3.1 ClusterController
3.1.1 Functions
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:
• Set-up of the Speedwire network
• Reading out, provision and administration of PV system data
• Configuring device parameters
• Feedback on current total active power of the system
• Implementation and feedback of grid operator setpoints for active power limitation and
reactive power operation under grid management services
• Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PV electricity is
directly marketed
• Sending e-mail alarms in the event of critical system statuses
• Sending the system data to an FTP server and/or the SunnyPortal Internet portal
• Performing updates for the ClusterController and the inverters
Figure 1: Design of the ClusterController
Position Designation
A LEDs
B Connection areas
C Keypad
D Display
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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 PV
system data can be displayed, evaluated and managed using 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) with the approval of the grid operator and using your personal
SMAGridGuard code.
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. 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 self-consumption 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 the active power limitation are received as 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 active power fed
in by the system at the grid-connection point and limit it e.g. 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.
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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 setpoints for active power limitation 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 model "CLCON-10" provides two Modbus registers.
The ClusterController can provide feedback about the current feed-in power of the system to the
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.
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.
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.
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Figure 2: Decentralized large-scale PV power plant with ClusterController and implementation of grid operator
setpoints via open-loop control (example)
Position Designation
A PV Modules
B Module temperature sensor
C Inverter
D Outside temperature sensor
E Irradiation sensor
F ClusterController
G SunnyPortal
H Router
I Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit
K Grid station
L Control room
M Grid control room
N Utility grid
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Figure 3: 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
E Irradiation sensor
F ClusterController
G Industrial load
H SunnyPortal
I Router
K Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit
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Position Designation
L Energy meter
M Control room
N Grid control room
O Grid station
P Utility grid
3.1.2 Type Label
The type label clearly identifies the product. 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20 "Contact", page111).
Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol Designation Explanation
C-Tick The product complies with the require-
ments of the applicable Australian
EMC standards.
CANICES-3(A)/
NMB-3(A)
IC marking The product complies with the require-
ments of the applicable Canadian
EMC standards.
Indoors The product is only suitable for indoor
installation.
FCC designation The product complies with the require-
ments of the applicable FCC stan-
dards.
CE marking The product complies with the require-
ments of the applicable EU directives.
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Symbol Designation Explanation
WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together
with household waste but in accor-
dance with the locally applicable dis-
posal regulations for electronic waste.
Data matrix code 2Dcode for device-specific character-
istics
3.1.3 LEDs
Operation LEDs
LED Designation Explanation
Power LED Shows whether the ClusterController is starting or is in op-
eration (see Section18.1 "LED States", page90)
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18.1 "LED States", page90)
Data carrier status
LED
Shows the status of the connected USB data carrier (see
Section18.1 "LED States", page90)
Network Port LEDs
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.
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Figure 4: Network port LEDs
Position Designation Color Explanation
A Link/activity LED Green Shows the status and the activity of the network
connection (see Section18.1.2 "Network Port
LEDs", page95)
B Speed LED Yellow Shows the network connection speed (see Sec-
tion18.1.2 "Network Port LEDs", page95)
3.1.4 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 configured. The display
languages are "German" and "English". You can change the display language via the
ClusterController user interface.
Figure 5: 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
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Display view Explanation
System overview 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 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 Section18.4, page109)
3.1.5 Keypad
Designation Explanation
Any button Activates the display illumination
Arrow buttons (◂▸▴▾) Changes display views and selects specific display lines
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