SMA sunny boy 2000hf-us User manual

RS485-QM-IA-eng-IUS111610 | IMUS-485QMODULE | Version 1.0
CA
US
Accessory for
SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US
SUNNY BOY 2500HF-US
SUNNY BOY 3000HF-US
RS485-Quick Module
Installation Guide

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
ThismanualcontainsimportantinstructionsforRS485-Quick Module
accessory,thatmustbefollowedduringinstallationandmaintenanceoftheinverter.
TheRS485-Quick Module is designed and tested according to international safety requirements, but
as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing
and/or operating the RS485-Quick Module. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the
safe installation and operation of the RS485-Quick Module, you must carefully read and follow all
instructions, cautions and warnings in this Installation Guide.
Warningsinthisdocument
A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice,
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all
of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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is also used in this installation guide:
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GeneralWarnings
All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and
NationalElectrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code®
CSAC22.1. This document does not and is not intended to replace any local, state,
provincial, federal or national laws, regulation or codes applicable to the installation and
use of the inverter, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All
installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in
the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or
noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the inverter.
For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service
Center.
Before installing or using the RS485-Quick Module, read all of the instructions, cautions,
and warnings on the RS485-Quick Module in this installation guide.

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 Appropriate Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.1 RS485 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.2 Multi-function relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 RS485-Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Interior View of the RS485 Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Preparations for the RS485 Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Checking the Country Setting via the Rotary Switches . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Configuring the RS485 Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3.1 Setting the language and installation country via the rotary switch . . . . . . . 14
4.3.2 Communication via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Terminating the RS485 Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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5 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Open SMA DC-Disconnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Connecting the RS485 Quick Module to the RS485 bus. . . . . 20
5.2.1 Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 Preparing the cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4 Installing the Cable Pipe and Introducing the Cable into the
Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.5 Replacing Standard Quick Modules with
RS485 Quick Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.6 Connecting the RS485 cable to the RS485 Quick Module . . . 23
5.7 Multi-function relay connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.7.1 Connection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.8 Closing the SMA DC-Disconnect and
Commissioning the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Decommissioning and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.1 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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1 Information on this Manual
1.1 Validity
This guide applies to the RS485-Quick Module (485QMUS-10-NR) for the following SMA inverters:
• Sunny Boy 2000HF‑US (SB 2000HFUS-30)
• Sunny Boy 2500HF‑US (SB 2500HFUS-30)
• Sunny Boy 3000HF‑US (SB 3000HFUS-30)
1.2 Target Group
This manual is for qualified personnel. An qualified personnel has been sufficiently trained and has
proven capabilities and knowledge relating to the construction and operation of the device. An
qualified personnel is trained to deal with the dangers and hazards involved in installing electrical
systems.
1.3 Additional Information
Detailed information regarding installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting can be
found in the inverter installation guide.
Further information about SMA America, LLC equipment is available in the download section of the
www.SMA-America.com website. Among other things, the download area contains the following
items:
• Information on communication between devices by Bluetooth Wireless Technology by
SMA America, LLC in the "SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology" technical description
• Information on detecting a free NetID in a Bluetooth network can be found in the
Sunny Explorer user manual.
1.4 Nomenclature
In this document, SMA America, LLC, and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are hereinafter
referred to as SMA.
The "RS485-Quick Module 485QMUS-10-NR" is referred to in the following as
"RS485-Quick Module".

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2 Safety
2.1 Appropriate Usage
The RS485-Quick Module is provided as an upgrade kit or included in the scope of delivery of the
inverter.
The RS485-Quick Module is only suitable for use with SMA inverters of type Sunny Boy 2000HF-US
/ 2500HF-US / 3000HF-US. Please also observe the installation guide of the respective inverter.
2.1.1 RS485 interface
The RS485-Quick Module allows the setup of a cable-connected RS485 communication between the
aforementioned inverters.
2.1.2 Multi-function relay
The RS485-Quick Module has a multi-function relay that can serve as a fault signaling contact,
amongst other things. The inverter will trip the fault signaling contact as soon as an error occurs.
2.2 Safety Instructions
DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter.
• Only qualified personnel may perform work on the inverter.
• Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC side as described in the inverter's
installation guide.
NOTICE
Electrostatic discharges can damage the RS485-Quick Module and the inverter.
• Ground yourself before touching a component part. Touch PE or a grounded object.

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3 RS485-Quick Module
The SMA inverters of the SB 2000 HF-US / 2500 HF-US / 3000 HF-US types are equipped with a
communication module (Quick Module) and a Bluetooth Wireless Technology interface by default.
You can retrofit the inverters with the RS485-Quick Module with an RS485 interface and multifunction
relay. For this, exchange the Quick Module delivered with the inverter for an RS485-Quick Module.
3.1 Scope of Delivery
Check the delivery for completeness and for any visible external damage. Contact your dealer if
anything is damaged or missing.
3.2 Identification
You can identify the RS485-Quick Module by the type label. The type label is located on the outside
of RS485-Quick Module cover. The type label contains, amongst other things, the serial number and
the type designation of the RS485-Quick Module.
Object Quantity Description
A1 RS485-Quick Module
B1 Installation guide
C1 RS485 cabling plan poster

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3.3 Interior View of the RS485-Quick Module
Object Description
A Rotary switch for setting the installation country
B Rotary switch for setting the display language
C Rotary switch for the configuration of Bluetooth communication
D Multi-function relay and connection terminal
E Jumper slot for setting the language to English
F Strain relief for the cable of the multi-function relay
GSlot for SD card
H Strain relief for the RS485 cable
I Shield clamps with 2 self-adhesive cooper foil strips
KSpring-type terminal with connected resistor.

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4.1 Notes
When the RS485-Quick Module is delivered, the resistor is located in the left spring-type terminal. If
you do not wish to connect the inverter to the end of the RS485 bus, you must remove the resistor, in
order to connect two cables.
4.2 Checking the Country Setting via the Rotary Switches
The factory default for the switches for setting the country configuration is at the 0/0 position.
If you install the RS485-Quick Module in an inverter, which has been in operation, and leave the
switches in the 0 / 0 position, then the country setting in the inverter remains unchanged.
You can change the country setting of the inverter using the rotary switches of the RS485-Quick
Module or a communication device. This overwrites the default network parameters. They cannot be
restored, and must be re-entered via a communication device.
The meaning of the positions of the rotary switches in the RS485-Quick Module are the same as in
the Standard Quick Module. Please read the inverter's installation guide to find the meaning of the
rotary switches.
The inverter changes the country settings and the language immediately after switching on the line
circuit breaker. If an un-programmed switch setting is selected, the inverter issues an error message.

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4.3 Configuring the RS485-Quick Module
4.3.1 Setting the language and installation country via the rotary
switch
Configuration of the RS485-Quick Module Before Installation
If you have not yet installed the RS485-Quick Module, proceed as follows to set the installation
country and the language:
1. Flip up the flap of the RS485-Quick Module and lift
the cover until it snaps into place.
2. Using a screwdriver of width 1⁄8in. (2.5 mm), set
the arrows on the two left-hand rotary switches
(A and B) to the desired position. The meaning of
the positions of the rotary switches in the RS485-
Quick Module are the same as in the Standard
Quick Module. Please read the inverter's
installation guide to find the meaning of the rotary
switches.
☑ The language and installation country have been set.
Jumper for English
You have the possibility to change the
language setting to English using a jumper
(e.g., during maintenance).
• Pull the jumper from the two right-hand
pins and attach it to the two left-hand
pins.
As soon as you have completed the work:
• Pull the jumper from the two left-hand pins and attach it to the two right-hand pins.

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Configuration of the RS485-Quick Module After Installation
1. If the multi-function relay is already connected, switch off the multi-function relay power supply.
2. Open SMA DC-Disconnect (see section 5.1„Open SMA DC-Disconnect.“ (page19)).
3. Pull the RS485-Quick Module out to the stopper.
4. Flip up the flap of the RS485-Quick Module and lift
the cover until it snaps into place.
5. Set the installation country and display language (see section 4.3.1„Setting the language and
installation country via the rotary switch“ (page14)).
6. Set the NetID for Bluetooth communication unit (see section 4.3.2„Communication via
Bluetooth“ (page16)).
7. Close the cover of the RS485-Quick Module and
fold back the flap so that it snaps into place.

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8. Push the RS485-Quick Module upwards.
9. Close SMA DC-Disconnect (see section 5.8„Closing the SMA DC-Disconnect and
Commissioning the Inverter“ (page28)).
☑ The installation country, display language, and Bluetooth communication are set.
4.3.2 Communication via Bluetooth
Communication via Bluetooth with a communication device is activated ex works. Networking via
Bluetooth with other inverters is deactivated ex works.
Possible settings using the rotary switch "C":
The NetID helps distinguish PV plants with SMA Bluetooth that are within a proximity of 1640 ft.
(500 m) of each other.
Detect a free NetID before commissioning your Bluetooth PV plant. This way you will make sure that
you will not register any other Bluetooth PV plant in your proximity. Refer to the user manual of the
"Sunny Explorer" software to discover how to detect a free NetID. The user manual of the
"Sunny Explorer" program can be found in the download section at www.SMA-America.com.
Switch position (NetID) Setting
0Off
1Bluetooth communication with a communication device is possible. No
networking with other inverters (default setting)
2 ... F Networking with other inverters

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In order for all inverters in your plant to be detected by your communication device, all inverters must
have the same NetID. To assign a NetID, proceed as follows:
1. Using a screwdriver of switch 1⁄8in. (2.5 mm), set
the arrow on the right rotary switch (C) to the
required position.
Saving the Bluetooth settings
The Bluetooth settings will first be accepted upon inverter commissioning.

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4.4 Terminating the RS485 Bus
You must set the termination only on the inverter that is connected to the end of the RS485 bus. When
the RS485-Quick Module is delivered, the resistor for termination is located in the left spring-type
terminal. If the resistor (wire resistor: 120 Ohms) is no longer connected, proceed as described in this
chapter:
1. Flip up the flap of the RS485-Quick Module and lift
the cover until it snaps into place.
2. Open spring-type terminals 2 and 7 of the left-hand
connector.
3. Connect the resistor to spring-type terminals
2 and 7.
4. Close the spring-type terminals.
5. Close the cover of the RS485-Quick Module and
fold back the flap so that it snaps into place.
☑ The RS485 bus is terminated.

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5 Assembly
5.1 Open SMA DC-Disconnect.
1. Disconnect the AC switch and make sure it cannot be switched on.
2. Turn the DC disconnector to the "Off" position and
wait 5 minutes until the capacitors of the inverter
are discharged.
☑ The inverter is disconnected on the AC and DC
sides.
3. Loosen the screws on the enclosure of the SMA DC-
Disconnect (turn the screws in a counterclockwise
direction). Leave the screws and tab washers on the
cover.
4. Remove the cover of the SMA DC-Disconnect
towards the front.
5. Place the cover to one side.
☑ The SMA DC-Disconnect is open.
WARNING
High voltages in the inverter. Death or serious injuries.
• Before working on the SMA DC-Disconnect, disconnect the AC switch and make sure
it cannot be switched on.
• Disconnect the multi-function relay power supply.
• Set the DC disconnector of the SMA DC-Disconnect to the "Off" position.
• Wait 5 minutes before opening the cover of the SMA DC-Disconnect, until the
capacitors of the inverter are discharged.

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5.2 Connecting the RS485-Quick Module to the RS485 bus
5.2.1 Cable Requirements
The cable length and quality have an effect on the signal quality.
The cable must fulfill the following requirements to guarantee a good signal quality:
• Use cables of type 600V LVLE.
• Diameter of the cable: 15⁄64 in. (6 mm) to 17⁄64 in. (7 mm).
• Cross-section of the conductors: At least 2 x 2 x AWG 24 (2 x 2 x 0.22 mm²).
• Conductors must be made up of twisted wire pairs.
• The cable must be shielded and double insulated.
• For outdoor use only: the cable must be UV resistant.
You can order suitable cables from SMA.
Purchase order numbers:
• For outdoor use: COMCAB-OUTxxx*
*Available in the lengths xxx = 100 (100 m / 328 ft.); xxx = 200 (200 m / 656 ft.); xxx = 500 (500 m / 1 640 ft.) and
xxx = 1 000 (1 000 m / 3 280 ft.)
5.3 Preparing the cable
1. Ensure that the RS485 cable is long enough.
2. Shorten the cable sheath and cable shield by 1 1⁄2in. (40 mm) (A).
Length of the cable
When the cable has been connected, you must push the RS485-Quick Module approx.
8 in. (200 mm) upwards. Note that the cable has to be long enough to reach the end
position of the RS485-Quick Module.
Preparing the cable
Carry out the following steps outside the RS485-Quick Module, to ensure that no metal
residues of the shield or the cable fall into the RS485-Quick Module.