SMA sunny home manager User manual

SUNNY HOME MANAGER
User Manual
SUNNYHOMEMANAGER in
SUNNYPORTAL
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allowed and does not require prior approval.
Declaration of Conformity
SMA Solar Technology AG hereby declares that the equipment described is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/05/EC. The entire EU
Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com.
SMA Warranty
You can download the current warranty conditions from the Internet at www.SMA-Solar.com.
Software licenses
The software licenses for the installed software modules are contained in the
SunnyHomeManager software. Upon connection of the SunnyHomeManager with a web
browser, you will find the licenses at the following address: http://IP_address/legal_notices.txt.
The IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.120) will be assigned by your router for the
SunnyHomeManager. You will find further information on determining the IP address in your
router documentation.
Trademarks
All trademarks are recognized, even if not explicitly identified as such. Missing designations do not
mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark.
The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by SMA AmericaLLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. is under license.
Modbus® is a registered trademark of SchneiderElectric and is licensed by the
ModbusOrganization,Inc.
QRCode is a registered trademark of DENSOWAVEINCORPORATED.
Phillips® and Pozidriv® are registered trademarks of PhillipsScrewCompany.
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document................................................. 9
1.1 Validity ............................................................................................... 9
1.2 Target group ...................................................................................... 9
1.3 Additional Information....................................................................... 9
1.4 Symbols.............................................................................................. 10
1.5 Typographies..................................................................................... 10
1.6 Nomenclature.................................................................................... 11
2 Safety ........................................................................................ 12
2.1 Intended Use...................................................................................... 12
2.2 Safety Information ............................................................................. 13
3 Product Description .................................................................. 15
3.1 Sunny Home Manager ..................................................................... 15
3.1.1 Functions......................................................................................... 15
3.1.2 Type Label...................................................................................... 20
3.2 Radio-controlled socket..................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Functions......................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Plugwise Radio-Controlled Socket................................................ 22
3.2.3 SMA Radio-Controlled Socket...................................................... 22
3.3 Sunny Portal....................................................................................... 25
3.4 Plugwise Radio-Controlled Socket Set for the SMA Smart Home.. 26
4 Getting Started ......................................................................... 28
4.1 Logging In and Out of Sunny Portal................................................. 28
4.2 Setting the User Interface Language ................................................ 28
5 Accessing the User Interface of the Sunny Home Manager
System....................................................................................... 29
6 Page and Menu Selection........................................................ 31
6.1 System Selection and System List ..................................................... 31
6.2 My Sunny Home Manager System.................................................. 31
6.2.1 PV System Profile ........................................................................... 31
6.2.2 Current Status And Forecast ......................................................... 32
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6.2.3 Energy Balance.............................................................................. 36
6.2.4 Load Balance and Control............................................................ 46
6.2.5 Energy and Power......................................................................... 50
6.2.6 Annual Comparison....................................................................... 51
6.2.7 System Monitoring......................................................................... 51
6.2.8 PV System Logbook....................................................................... 53
6.3 Analysis .............................................................................................. 54
6.4 Performance Ratio ............................................................................. 57
6.5 System Report .................................................................................... 57
6.6 Devices............................................................................................... 57
6.7 Sensors............................................................................................... 57
6.8 Configuration..................................................................................... 58
6.8.1 System Properties........................................................................... 58
6.8.2 System Presentation....................................................................... 58
6.8.3 Device Overview ........................................................................... 58
6.8.4 Load Overview and Planning ....................................................... 60
6.8.5 Report Configuration..................................................................... 61
6.8.6 User Management......................................................................... 61
7 Page Settings ............................................................................ 63
7.1 Diagram Settings ............................................................................... 63
7.1.1 Setting the Display Period............................................................. 63
7.1.2 Saving Diagram Data ................................................................... 63
7.1.3 Printing Diagram Data................................................................... 63
7.1.4 Enlarging the View......................................................................... 64
7.1.5 Showing and Hiding the Legend.................................................. 64
7.2 Sorting the System List ....................................................................... 64
7.3 Showing, Hiding and Sorting Loads................................................. 64
7.4 Publishing Pages................................................................................ 64
7.4.1 Releasing Pages for Viewing in Sunny Portal .............................. 64
7.4.2 Presenting Sunny Portal Pages on the Internet............................. 65
8 Device Settings ......................................................................... 66
8.1 Filtering the Device Overview........................................................... 66
8.2 Calling Up the Properties of a Device.............................................. 66
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8.3 Calling Up the Device Parameters ................................................... 67
8.4 Updating Parameters......................................................................... 67
8.5 Reading Off the Software Package Version.................................... 68
8.6 Configuring the Energy Meter .......................................................... 68
8.7 Setting the Data Request Interval...................................................... 69
8.8 Activating/Deactivating Automatic Software Updates................... 70
8.9 Entering Line Conductors................................................................... 71
8.10 Entering the PV Array Power............................................................. 71
8.11 Changing the Device Name............................................................. 72
8.12 Changing a Device Description........................................................ 73
9 Load Control ............................................................................. 74
9.1 Information on Load Control............................................................. 74
9.2 Configuring Radio-Controlled Sockets ............................................. 75
9.2.1 Safety when Configuring Radio-controlled Sockets .................... 75
9.2.2 Requirements when Configuring Radio-Controlled Sockets........ 75
9.2.3 Activating/Deactivating Data Collection..................................... 76
9.2.4 Selecting the Load ......................................................................... 76
9.2.5 Entering the Device Name............................................................ 76
9.2.6 Setting the Operating Mode of the Radio-Controlled Socket .... 77
9.2.6.1 Setting the Operating Mode of the SMA Radio-Controlled
Socket...................................................................................... 77
9.2.6.2 Setting the Operating Mode of the Plugwise Radio-
Controlled Socket ................................................................... 78
9.3 Configuring Loads ............................................................................. 79
9.3.1 Calling Up the Properties of a Load............................................. 79
9.3.2 Changing the Color Selection for Loads...................................... 80
9.3.3 Selecting the Load Icon................................................................. 80
9.3.4 Selecting the Load Type................................................................ 80
9.3.5 Selecting Program Controllability................................................. 81
9.3.6 Entering the Load Name ............................................................... 82
9.3.7 Entering the Power Consumption.................................................. 82
9.3.8 Entering the Maximum Program Operating Time........................ 82
9.3.9 Entering the Minimum Switch-On Time......................................... 83
9.3.10 Entering the Minimum Switch-Off Time......................................... 83
9.3.11 Assigning Radio-Controlled Sockets............................................. 84
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9.3.12 Setting Measuring and Switching of the Radio-Controlled
Socket............................................................................................. 84
9.3.13 Setting Start-Up Detection for a Dishwasher................................ 85
9.3.14 Setting Automatic Switch-Off ........................................................ 86
9.3.15 Setting the Priority of the Load...................................................... 86
9.3.16 Configuring the Time Period.......................................................... 87
9.4 Controlling Loads via the Radio-Controlled Socket......................... 90
9.4.1 Controlling Program-Controlled Loads......................................... 90
9.4.2 Controlling Non-Program-Controlled Loads................................. 91
9.5 Directly Controlling Loads................................................................. 92
10 System Management............................................................... 94
10.1 Adding or Replacing Devices ........................................................... 94
10.2 Activating/Deactivating Devices ...................................................... 96
10.3 Replacing the Sunny Home Manager.............................................. 96
10.4 Reassigning the Sunny Home Manager to the Sunny Portal
System after the Reset ....................................................................... 97
10.5 Deleting a Device from Sunny Portal................................................ 98
10.6 Deleting the Sunny Home Manager System.................................... 99
11 System Monitoring ...................................................................100
11.1 PV System Monitoring Options.........................................................100
11.2 PV System Logbook...........................................................................100
11.2.1 Calling Up and Filtering Messages..............................................100
11.2.2 Confirming Messages ................................................................... 101
11.3 Reports ...............................................................................................102
11.3.1 Report Overview............................................................................102
11.3.2 Configuring Reports.......................................................................102
11.3.3 Creating a Report for a Specific Date..........................................104
11.4 Setting Communication Monitoring..................................................105
11.5 Setting the Inverter Comparison .......................................................106
12 System Settings.........................................................................107
12.1 Entering String Properties..................................................................107
12.2 Changing System Data .....................................................................108
12.3 Changing the System Name.............................................................109
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12.4 Setting the Nominal PV System Power.............................................109
12.4.1 Manually Entering the Nominal PV System Power......................109
12.4.2 Automatic Calculation of Nominal PV System Power .................110
12.5 Changing the System Description.....................................................110
12.6 Changing Operator Data .................................................................111
12.7 Changing/Deleting the System Image.............................................111
12.8 Entering the Feed-in Tariff, Self-Consumption Tariff and Electricity
Tariff....................................................................................................113
12.9 Configuring Limitation of Active Power Feed-In...............................114
12.10 Activating/Deactivating Grid Management Services.....................115
12.11 Setting the Optimization Target........................................................116
12.12 Entering the Amount of CO2 Avoided.............................................117
12.13 Automatic Calculation of the Predicted Annual Yield .....................117
12.14 Setting the Monthly Distribution of the Predicted Annual Yield......118
12.15 Editing Data Releases........................................................................119
13 User Management ...................................................................120
13.1 User Groups and User Rights ...........................................................120
13.2 Creating a New User........................................................................121
13.3 Deleting a User..................................................................................122
13.4 Changing User Rights........................................................................122
13.5 Changing User Information...............................................................122
14 Password Information .............................................................124
14.1 Requirements for a Secure System Password ..................................124
14.2 Required Passwords ..........................................................................124
14.3 Changing Passwords.........................................................................124
14.4 Procedure in Case of Forgotten Passwords .....................................125
15 Troubleshooting........................................................................127
15.1 Commissioning / BLUETOOTH Connection / Speedwire
Connection.........................................................................................127
15.2 Incomplete/Outdated/Faulty Data on the User Interface..............131
15.3 Configuration of the Radio-Controlled Socket.................................134
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15.4 Messages concerning Active Power Limitation in the System
Logbook .............................................................................................137
15.5 Miele@home Devices / Devices with Communication via Data
Exchange Protocol.............................................................................139
16 Contact ......................................................................................142
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1 Information on this Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the following products:
• HM-BT-10.GR2 (SunnyHomeManager) from software package 1.13
• BT-SOCKET-10 (SMAradio-controlled socket) from firmware version12.12.113.R
• Plugwise Stretch from firmware version 2.7.7
• Plugwise app from firmware version 1.7.64
• SunnyPortal
You can find the latest version of this document, matching the current software version of the
products, at www.SMA-Solar.com.
This document is not a substitute for the documentation of any Plugwise devices which may be
installed.
1.2 Target group
This document is intended for end users.
1.3 Additional Information
Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com:
Document title and content Document type
"CO2 Factor" Technical Information
"Performance Ratio" Technical Information
"SMASmartHome" Planning Guidelines
"SMAFLEXIBLESTORAGESYSTEM"
Increased Self-Consumption with SunnyIsland and
SunnyHomeManager
Quick Reference Guide
"PowerReducerBox – Compatibility List" Planning Guidelines
You will find examples of the use of the SMA Smart Home load control in the download area of the
SunnyHomeManager at www.SMA-Solar.com:
Document title and content Document type
"SMASMARTHOME - Load Control via MUST Time Period - Exam-
ple: Washing Machine"
Technical Information
"SMA SMART HOME Load Control Using Relays or Contactors - Ex-
ample: Heating Rod"
Technical Information
"SMASMARTHOME - Load Control via CAN Time Period - Exam-
ple: Pool Pump"
Technical Information
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Document title and content Document type
"SMA SMART HOME - Home Appliance Energy Management via
EEBUS"
Technical Information
"SMA SMART HOME - Battery Charging Management with Time-of-
Use Energy Tariffs"
Technical Information
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
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].
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1.6 Nomenclature
Complete designation Designation in this document
SMA BLUETOOTH® Piggy-Back, SMA BLUETOOTH®
Piggy-Back Plus
BLUETOOTHPiggy-Back
SMA BLUETOOTH® Piggy-Back Off-Grid BLUETOOTH Piggy-Back Off-Grid
SMA BLUETOOTH® Repeater, SMA BLUETOOTH®
Repeater Outdoor
BLUETOOTHRepeater
SunnyWebBox, SunnyWebBox with BLUETOOTH®
Wireless Technology
SunnyWebBox
SMA BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology BLUETOOTH
SMAradio-controlled socket with
BLUETOOTH®WirelessTechnology
SMA radio-controlled socket
Gateway "Stretch" from Plugwise Plugwise Stretch
Radio-controlled sockets "Circle" and "Circle+" from
Plugwise
Plugwise radio-controlled socket
Radio-controlled switch "Stealth" from Plugwise Plugwise radio-controlled switch
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
SunnyHomeManager
The SunnyHomeManager is a device for monitoring PV systems and controlling loads in
households with PV systems.
The product is designed for indoor use only.
The SunnyHomeManager must only be used with supported products.
Do not use the SunnyHomeManager in systems which include a SunnyWebBox.
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.
SMA radio-controlled socket
The SMAradio-controlled socket supports load control in households with SunnyHomeManager.
The product is designed for indoor use only.
The product is approved for use in all EUmember states.
The product may only be connected to correctly installed outlets with a protective contact.
The product may only be connected to loads that are suitable for the voltage- and power range of
the wall outlet and of the product.
The product is not suitable for connection to medical devices.
The product is not suitable for connection to devices that must be continually supplied with electric
current (e.g. fridge, freezer).
The product must not be connected to devices that can cause injuries or fires if they are switched on
unintentionally (e.g. an iron).
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.
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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.
Compatible radio-controlled sockets for the SMA Smart Home
As of firmware version 1.12, the SunnyHomeManager also supports SMA radio-controlled
sockets of the Plugwise house-automation system range. You will find information on the intended
use of the respective product in the manufacturer's documentation.
SunnyPortal
SunnyPortal (www.SunnyPortal.com) is an Internet portal which allows you to monitor systems and
to visualize and present system data.
Sunny Portal visualizes data and energy balances of selected loads in the household.
SunnyPortal serves as the user interface for configuring the SunnyHomeManager and the loads.
Sunny Portal transmits the configurations to the SunnyHomeManager. The SunnyHomeManager
transmits the configuration to the radio-controlled sockets. In this way, the loads are able to be
switched on and off via Sunny Portal.
Sunny Portal supports both SMA radio-controlled sockets and Plugwise radio-controlled sockets.
Sunny Portal visualizes data from components of the SMA Smart Home, the SMA Flexible Storage
System and the SMA Integrated Storage System. In addition, data from battery management
systems such as Sunny Island and Sunny Boy Smart Energy can be displayed in clearly arranged
diagrams.
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 by switching medical devices
Unintentional switching of medical devices can result in life-threatening situations.
• Do not connect any medical devices to the radio-controlledsocket.
Risk of injury and fire due to unintentional and unattended switching on of loads
Loads that are switched on via a radio-controlled socket unintentionally and while unattended can
cause injuries and fires (e.g. an iron).
• Do not connect any loads to the radio-controlled socket that could endanger persons or
cause damage if unintentionally switched on.
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Damage to loads
Frequently switching a load on and off can damage it.
• Ask the load manufacturer whether the load is suitable for control via a radio-
controlledsocket.
• Configure the radio-controlledsocket so that the load connected is not switched on or off
more frequently than specified by the load manufacturer.
• Do not connect any loads to the radio-controlledsocket if they require a continuous current
supply.
Damage to the radio-controlled socket
The radio-controlled socket can become damaged through incorrect operation.
• Do not operate radio-controlled sockets when they are plugged into each other.
Damage to the wall outlet
If the radio-controlled socket is operated in a wall outlet that is not suitable for the power of the
connected load, the wall outlet can become damaged.
• Only operate the radio-controlled socket in wall outlets that are suitable for the power of
the connected load.
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3 Product Description
3.1 SunnyHomeManager
3.1.1 Functions
The SunnyHomeManager is a device for monitoring PV systems and controlling loads in
households with PV systems.
The SunnyHomeManager carries out the following tasks:
• Reading out energy meter data and data from SMAdevices with BLUETOOTH or Speedwire
communication interface and from Plugwise radio-controlled sockets
• Energy management with forecast-based load control via various interfaces
• Transmission of data to SunnyPortal
• Support for increased self-consumption
• Limitation of active power feed-in
• Implementation of grid management services via Ethernet-based communication
Device Overview
Figure 1: SunnyHomeManager
Position Designation
A Status LED and energy consumption LED
B USB port*
C Connection area with BLUETOOTH LED
* The USB ports on the right-hand and left-hand sides of the enclosure currently have no function.
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Symbols on the SunnyHomeManager
Symbol Explanation
The product is suitable for indoor installation.
CE marking
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
Device class ID
The product is equipped with a wireless component and complies with device
class2.
WEEE designation
Do not dispose of the product together with household waste but in accor-
dance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste.
BLUETOOTHWirelessTechnology
The product has a BLUETOOTHinterface.
Network
Energy consumption
Status
Readout of energy meter data and data from SMAdevices with BLUETOOTH or
Speedwire communication interface and from Plugwise radio-controlled
sockets / radio-controlled switches
The SunnyHomeManager reads out the data of the connected energy meters and SMA devices.
The SunnyHomeManager is connected to the energy meters via network cables.
The SunnyHomeManager controls the SMA radio-controlled sockets via a wireless BLUETOOTH
connection.
The SunnyHomeManager establishes a connection to Plugwise radio-controlled sockets / radio-
controlled switches via the Plugwise gateway. The connection between the SunnyHomeManager
and the "Stretch" gateway is made via the local network. For this purpose, a mutual detection of the
devices must be performed.
Depending on the SMA inverter, communication to the SunnyHomeManager is possible via
BLUETOOTH, WLAN or Speedwire. It is not necessary for all inverters in a PV system to use the
same interface. The SunnyHomeManager can manage and control inverters with BLUETOOTH
and inverters with Speedwire as one PV system.
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The SunnyHomeManager establishes the connection to Speedwire devices via a router / network
switch in the local network.
SMA inverters are either fitted with Speedwire or BLUETOOTH ex works or can be retrofitted
accordingly (see product page of the respective inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com).
PV System Monitoring and Parameterization via SunnyPortal
SunnyPortal serves as the user interface of the SunnyHomeManager. The SunnyHomeManager
establishes the Internet connection to SunnyPortal via a router and sends the read-out data to
SunnyPortal.
Using SunnyPortal, the SunnyHomeManager enables monitoring of the system, a display of the
PV energy available over the course of the day, and a live display of all energy flows in the
household. Taking the different electricity prices into account, the SunnyHomeManager uses this to
derive recommendations for the prudent use of electrical energy.
Support for Increased Self-Consumption
Self-consumption means that the PV power is consumed at the site where it is generated.
In every household, there is "natural" self-consumption, because loads (e.g. oven) are in operation
while PV power is being produced and because certain loads continuously consume current (e.g.
refrigerator, devices in standby mode). If the PV system produces a lot of PV power, it is possible
that only a part of that PV power will be self-consumed. The excess PV power is fed into the utility
grid.
A higher self-consumption quota can be achieved if loads are specifically switched on when excess
PV power is available.
The following functions of the SunnyHomeManager make it possible to increase the self-
consumption quota:
Function Explanation
Creation of a PV yield fore-
cast
The SunnyHomeManager continuously logs the energy generated
by the PV system. The SunnyHomeManager also receives location-
based weather forecasts via the Internet*.
Based on this information, the SunnyHomeManager creates a PV
yield forecast for the PV system.
Creation of a load profile The SunnyHomeManager logs data on PV generation, grid feed-in
and purchased electricity. Based on PV generation, grid feed-in and
purchased electricity, the SunnyHomeManager determines how
much energy is typically consumed at which times and uses this to
create a load profile for the household. This load profile can be dif-
ferent for each day of the week.
The SunnyHomeManger receives the measured data for PV gener-
ation, grid feed-in and purchased electricity via the installed energy
meters (S0, D0 or SMAEnergyMeter) or from the inverters directly
via the data connection.
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Function Explanation
Control of radio-controlled
sockets
Specific loads connected to radio-controlled sockets can be
switched on and off by the SunnyHomeManager. The
SunnyHomeManager uses the yield forecast and the load profile
to determine favorable time periods for optimization of internal
power supply and self-consumption. In accordance with the PV sys-
tem operator's specifications and taking the determined time periods
into account, the SunnyHomeManager controls the switching on
and -off of the loads.
Furthermore, radio-controlled sockets provide the option of individu-
ally monitoring and recording the energy consumption of loads.
Control of Miele devices via
the Miele@home system
The SunnyHomeManager can control supported devices from
Miele&Cie.KG via a Miele@homegateway**.
The SunnyHomeManager uses the yield forecast and the load pro-
file to determine favorable time periods for optimization of internal
power supply and self-consumption. In accordance with the PV sys-
tem operator's specifications and taking the determined time periods
into account, the SunnyHomeManager controls the switching on
and -off of the Miele devices.
Direct control of devices via
a data exchange protocol
The SunnyHomeManager can control devices using a data ex-
change protocol defined by SMA Solar Technology AG by commu-
nicating with the devices either directly or via an appropriate gate-
way using Ethernet. The device reports its energy demand to the
SunnyHomeManager and the SunnyHomeManager allocates the
available energy to the device taking the PV yield forecast and the
consumption forecast into account. You can find out whether the
data exchange protocol used by the device is supported by the
SunnyHomeManager in the device documentation or from the de-
vice manufacturer.
When used with SMA bat-
tery inverters: prevention of
derating losses
The SunnyHomeManager prevents derating losses which can arise
due to the limitation of active power feed-in. Taking the PV yield
forecast and the consumption forecast into account, the timing and
duration of battery charging are controlled and the battery charge is
optimized according to the available energy supply, if excess PV en-
ergy cannot otherwise be used.
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Function Explanation
When used with SMA bat-
tery inverters:
Optimized discharge of
lead-acid batteries
The SunnyHomeManager uses the calculated load profile and the
yield forecast to control battery discharge. The battery is discharged
when the following criteria are met:
• It is possible for the battery to be discharged to a point where
sufficient storage capacity is free to absorb the amount of PV
energy forecast for the next battery charge.
• The discharged lead-acid battery can then promptly be
charged with excess PV energy.
Using these criteria, the lead-acid battery is conserved while making
optimum use of the battery capacity.
Transmission of SMAEn-
ergyMeter data to SunnyIs-
land systems
If an SMASpeedwire data module for SunnyIsland is installed in
the SunnyIsland, the SunnyHomeManager can send SMAEn-
ergyMeter data to the SunnyIsland system.
Transmission of energy me-
ter data to SunnyBackup
systems
If a BLUETOOTHPiggy-BackOff-Grid is installed in the
SunnyBackup, the SunnyHomeManager can transfer the energy
meter data to the SunnyBackup system.
* The data is not available in all countries.
** This function is not available in all countries.
Limitation of Active Power Feed-In
Local regulations, for example the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) in Germany, can call for
permanent limitation of active power feed-in for your PV system - that is, a limitation of the active
power fed into the utility grid to a fixed amount or a percentage share of the installed nominal PV
system power. If required, ask your grid operator whether a permanent limitation of the active
power feed-in is necessary and whether you are allowed to use the SunnyHomeManager for this
purpose (see the Manufacturer's Declaration "Feed-In Management in Accordance with the
Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) 2012 with SunnyHomeManager (SHM) from SMA"
available at http://www.SMA-Solar.com). Using an SMAEnergyMeter or a suitable feed-in meter,
the SunnyHomeManager monitors the active power that is fed into the utility grid. If the active
power feed-in exceeds the prescribed limit, the SunnyHomeManager limits the PV generation of
the inverters accordingly.
The SunnyHomeManager avoids derating losses due to limitation of PV power generation by
taking the current self-consumption of the household into account. The SunnyHomeManager helps
to use excess PV power in households directly and increases the self-consumption quota as a result.
For PV systems with SMA battery inverters, the SunnyHomeManager preferentially uses the
derated active power to charge the battery.
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Example: Limitation of the active power feed-in to 70% of the nominal PV system power
Due to high levels of solar irradiation, the system can currently produce 90% of the nominal PV
system power.
• 20% of the nominal PV system power is currently being consumed by loads in the
household. The remaining amount of 70% of the nominal PV system power is being fed into
the utility grid.
☑ No limitation of PV generation is required.
• A load is switched off and only10% of the nominal PV system power is consumed in the
household. As a result,80% of the nominal system power is available for feed-in to the utility
grid – more than allowed.
☑ The SunnyHomeManager reduces PV generation from the theoretically possible 90%
of nominal PV system power to80%. 70% of the nominal PV system power continues to
be fed into the utility grid.
Implementing Grid Management Services via Ethernet-Based Communication
As part of grid management services, it may be necessary to implement grid operator specifications
for active power limitation and for reactive power feed-in (e.g. the active power feed-in of your PV
system will be reduced in the event of grid overloads).
The SunnyHomeManager can implement specifications for grid management services that the grid
operator sends to the SunnyHomeManager via Ethernet-based communication.
If required, ask your grid operator whether your PV system is required to implement grid
management services.
3.1.2 Type Label
The type label clearly identifies the product. The type label is located on the back of the product.
You can read off the following data from the type label:
• Serial Number
• Registration ID
• Assembly name (type)
• Hardware version (Version)
You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking
customer support from Service (see Section16 "Contact", page142).
Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol Designation Explanation
C-Tick The product complies with the require-
ments of the applicable Australian
EMC standards.
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