UserManualSMACLUSTERCONTROLLERClusterController-BA-en-14 | Version 1.4AMERICAN ENGLISH
17.2 Making the Proxy Configuration... 9117.3 Making the DHCP Configuration...
18.2 Errors in the ClusterController or the ConnectedDevicesGeneral informationProblem Cause and corrective measureThe ClusterController does not st
Problem Cause and corrective measureAn incorrect total number of con-nected inverters is shown on the userinterface or the display.Communication with
Problem Cause and corrective measureNo measured values for the con-nected temperature sensor are shownon the display.The temperature sensor is not cor
Problem Cause and corrective measureThe login page does not open. The ClusterController is not connected to the voltage sup-ply.Corrective measures:•
Problem Cause and corrective measureThe login page does not open. There is a problem in the LAN.Corrective measures:• Ensure that the network cables a
Events and Device StatusProblem Cause and corrective measureIn the event log, the wrench symbol( ) is displayed next to the eventtype.This event can o
CommunicationProblem Cause and corrective measureCommunication with at least one de-vice is disturbed.There may be a disturbance in the device.Correct
USB and UpdateProblem Cause and corrective measureThe update via the USB data carrierdoes not start.There are no update files on the USB data carrier
Problem Cause and corrective measureNo inverters or not all inverters reportback with the version number of thesent update file.Due to missing DC inpu
External FTP ServerProblem Cause and corrective measureThe ClusterController does notsend any data to the external FTPserver.An error has occurred in
1 Information on this Document1.1 ValidityThis document is valid for the SMAClusterController (models "CLCON-10" and "CLCON-S-10"
ModbusProblem Cause and corrective measureThe ClusterController cannot be ac-cessed by the Modbus client.The required Modbus server is not activated.
SunnyPortalProblem Cause and corrective measureThe registration of the ClusterCon-troller in SunnyPortal failed.SunnyPortal cannot currently be ac
Problem Cause and corrective measureThe ClusterController does not sendany data to SunnyPortal.The data transmission is incorrectly configured.Corre
18.4 Resetting the ClusterControllerYou can reset the ClusterController via the keypad.Procedure:1. Call up the display view Settings. To do this, s
19 AccessoriesYou will find the accessories for your product in the following overview. If required, these can beordered from SMA or your distributor.
20 Compliance InformationFCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:1. This de
21 ContactIf you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMAServiceLine. We needthe following information in order to provide
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Symbol ExplanationDesired resultA problem that might occur1.5 TypographiesTypography Use Examplebold• Display texts• Elements on a user interface• Ter
2 Safety2.1 Intended UseThe ClusterController is a device for monitoring and controlling SMAinverters with Speedwire/Webconnect interfaces in decent
2.3 Operating InformationHigh costs possible due to inappropriate Internet tariffsDepending on use, the data volume of the ClusterController transfer
3 Product Description3.1 ClusterController3.1.1 FunctionsThe ClusterController is a device for monitoring and controlling SMAinverters with Speedwi
Reading out, provision and administration of PV system dataThe ClusterController is the central communication unit for the system and continuously re
Implementation and feedback of setpoints for active power limitation when PVelectricity is directly marketedThe PV current generated by your system ca
Performing Updates for the ClusterController and the InvertersYou have the option of performing updates for the ClusterController and the inverters
Position DesignationI Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unitK SubstationL Control roomM Grid control roomN Utility gridFigure 3: Decentralize
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Position DesignationE Irradiation sensorF ClusterControllerG Industrial loadH SunnyPortalI RouterK Ripple control receiver or remote terminal unitL
Symbol Designation ExplanationCE marking The product complies with the require-ments of the applicable EU directives.WEEE designation Do not dispose o
Figure 4: Network port LEDsPosition Designation Color ExplanationA Link/activity LED Green Shows the status and the activity of the networkconnection
Display view ExplanationSystem overview Displays the system status, the current daily yield, the nominal sys-tem power and the current setpoints for a
Designation Explanation[OK]Confirms the selected action[ESC]Cancels the selected actionⓘOpens the display view System status3.2 SunnyPortalSunnyPort
4 User Interface of the ClusterController4.1 User Groups and User RightsThe ClusterController distinguishes between the user groups User and Install
4.2 Overview of the User Interface4.2.1 StructureABCDEFigure 6: User interface of the ClusterController (example)Position Designation ExplanationA To
Position Designation ExplanationD Content area Displays the content of the selected menuE Status bar Displays the following information:• Serial numbe
4.2.3 System TreeIn the system tree, all devices in a system are represented in a tree structure. The system tree isdivided into the hierarchy levels,
Symbol Designation ExplanationErrorAt least one device in the system has the status Fault.There is a problem with this device that could not be elimi-
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4.2.4.2 Instantaneous Values MenuInstantaneous values are measured or calculated values for the device, such as temperature andpower. Different inform
Update status ExplanationUpdate available The update file is ready for sending to the devices in the sys-tem.Update in process The update process is r
Parameter ExplanationStart setpoint active power limita-tionLower limit for the setpoint for the active power limitation re-lated to the inverter para
Example of the importance of lower and upper limits for setpoints4mA is set as the initial value for the active power limitation setpoint and 16mA i
Parameter ExplanationMax. change in case of powerincreaseIndicates the maximum change in percentage points per timeinterval that occurs once an active
Severity of the EventSymbol ExplanationThis event can only be rectified by a user with Installer rights (see Section9.1,page55).This event can only
Symbol Designation ExplanationGrid monitoring Information that affects the utility grid and is par-tially protected by the personalSMAGridGuard code
4.2.5 SymbolsSymbols for access rightsSymbol Designation ExplanationPadlock symbol Not possible to access the deviceThe device password does not match
Symbol Designation ExplanationStopwatch Indicates that a value is from more than ten minutesagoCalendar function Opens a calendar for selecting a date
5 Logging Into or Out of the ClusterControllerLogging Into the ClusterController1. If the IP address of the ClusterController is unknown, read off
Important Safety InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important instructions for the following products:• SMAClusterControllerThi
6 System Settings6.1 Display Settings6.1.1 Setting the Display LanguageAvailable display languagesThe display languages of the ClusterController are
6.3 Setting the Date FormatNo effect on data exportsThe changes to the format only affect the display on the user interface and theClusterController
4. In the drop-down list Time format, select the desired time format.Abbreviation ExplanationHH 24-hour formathh 12-hour formatmm Minutesss Seconds5.
Procedure:1. Select the ClusterController in the system tree and select the menu Settings in the devicemenu.2. Select the parameter group Device >
7 Device Configuration7.1 Setting the Characteristic Curve of the IrradiationSensorIf you have connected an irradiation sensor to the ClusterControll
4. Set the desired parameters.5. Select [Save].☑ The settings are saved in the ClusterController and are then transmitted to all devices of theaffect
4. In the drop-down list Activated, select the entry No.5. Select [Save].☑ The settings are saved in the ClusterController and are then transmitted t
4. Select the desired configuration file and select [Open].☑ The file name of the selected configuration file is displayed in the field Restore device
8 Exporting System Data8.1 Export OptionsThe instantaneous values and the parameters of the devices in the system can be saved, displayedand prepared
Line Explanation2 Empty line3 Name of device (serial number or changed devicename)4 Device type5 Serial number of the device6 Name of the values7 Type
General WarningsAll electrical installations must be made in accordance with the local and National ElectricalCode® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Elect
File structure (example)Designation ExplanationInfo InformationCreated Date of creationCulture LanguageUtcOffset Offset in minutes to UTCDST Daylight
Designation ExplanationPeriod Length of the measurement interval in secondsTimeStamp Time stamp at which the average was calculated8.3 Setting the Mea
Procedure:• Connect the USB data carrier to the ClusterController at USB port 1.☑ Depending on the available storage capacity of the USB data carrier
Procedure:1. The IP address of the ClusterController, the user ID and the system password are to beentered in the address bar of the web browser as f
8. In the field Server path, enter the subdirectory to which the ClusterController is to save thedata on the external FTP server.9. In the field Serv
9 System Monitoring9.1 Displaying EventsYou can have an event log displayed for each device in the system. All events for the device arelogged in the
• Select [Edit].• In the field Activated, select the entry Yes.• If the e-mail is to be displayed in a language other than the currently configuredlan
10 System Management and Replacing Components10.1 Changing System Names or Device Names1. Select the ClusterController in the system tree and select
3. To read off the firmware version of the integrated communication interface (e.g. SMASpeedwire/Webconnect data module), select the parameter group T
10.5 Adding an Inverter1. Connect the new inverter to the ClusterController (see the ClusterController installationmanual).2. Log into the ClusterC
Table of Contents1 Information on this Document ... 111.1 Validity...
11 SunnyPortal11.1 Registering the ClusterController in SunnyPortalNo combination of ClusterController and SunnyWebBox in one SunnyPortalsystemI
11.2 Setting Data Transmission to SunnyPortalRequirement:☐ You must already be registered in SunnyPortal (see Section11.1, page60).Procedure:1. Se
5. Select [Save].6. Adjust the strictness of communication monitoring in SunnyPortal if required (see the usermanual of the ClusterController in Sun
11.6 Adjusting the System Identifier for SunnyPortalIn the following cases, you must adjust the system identifier for SunnyPortal in theClusterCont
12 Modbus Configuration12.1 Activating the Modbus ServerWhen using a Modbus client, you must activate the required Modbus server via the user interfac
• Select the desired SMA Modbus profile and select [Open].☑ The file name of the SMA Modbus profile is displayed in the field Update SMAModbus profile
13 Grid Management Services13.1 Options for Implementing Grid Management ServiceSetpointsYou can have the ClusterController implement the grid manage
13.2 Setting Parameters for Grid Management Services inthe InvertersTo enable the inverters in the system to implement the grid management service set
13.3 Settings for Active Power Limitation13.3.1 Controlling Active Power LimitationInput signals up to 21mA possibleFor an analog signal source, the
• In the field Final value input signal, enter the desired value.• In the field Start setpoint active power limitation, enter the desired value.• In t
4.2.4.6 Events Menu... 344.2.4.7 Update and Save Menu ...
To regulate active power feed-in at the grid-connection point, perform the following actions in thespecified order. The exact procedure is described i
6. In the drop-down list Source for system active power select the measurement source usedat the grid-connection point. If you are using an EnergyMet
7. In the field Active power enter the desired value for the fixed active power limitation.8. Make the settings for the fallback (see Section13.5, pa
• Select the group Settings of analog inputs.• In the field Failure tolerance time, enter the desired time interval.• In the field Initial value input
• In the drop-down list Signal source, select the desired signal source. Note that thedesired Modbus server must be activated in the ClusterControlle
longer be up to date. This prevents potential yield loss. The fallback must be activated andconfigured via the user interface of the ClusterControlle
Requirement:☐ The inverters in the system must be equipped with the latest inverter firmware version (seeproduct page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar
14 Update14.1 Automatic Update (Recommended)14.1.1 Setting the Automatic Update for ClusterControllerIn the automatic update of the ClusterControlle
Do not change the update source during the automatic update processIf the update source is changed during the automatic update process, the update pro
14.2 Manual Update14.2.1 Carrying Out a Manual Update for ClusterControllerYou can always perform a manual update, even if the automatic update is ac
8.5 Exporting System Data to the Integrated FTP Server ... 528.5.1 Setting the Export Format for System Data...
• Connect the USB data carrier to the computer.• In the first partition of the USB data carrier, create a file folder in the root directory withthe ti
3. In the area Available updates, highlight the desired update file and select [Download].☑ The ClusterController downloads the update file from the
• In the system tree, select the system and select the menu Updates in the device menu.• Select the desired device type, e.g. SB5000TL-21.• In the ar
15 Passwords and SMAGridGuard15.1 Requirements for a Secure System PasswordFrom the perspective of system communication, all devices with the same p
15.3 Adapting the Device Password to the SystemPasswordIf the password of a device is different from the system password, the device will be displayed
• In the field Set installer password, enter the previous system password for the usergroup Installer.• In the field Confirm password, confirm the sys
Procedure:1. Reset the password settings of the ClusterController via the display:• Select the display view Settings. To do this, simultaneously pres
15.5 Setting SMAGridGuard ModeWhen the inverters are delivered, the SMAGridGuard parameters have a default settingdepending on the country. Change
16 Setting Up Access via the InternetIf the ClusterController is integrated in a LAN with a router, you can also access the user interfaceof the Clus
Access via DynDNS1. Set up the desired Internet address with a DynDNS service, e.g. at dyndns.com.2. Set up the router for DynDNS (see router manual).
13 Grid Management Services ... 6613.1 Options for Implementing Grid Management Service Setpoints...
17 Network Configuration17.1 Configuration for Static LAN17.1.1 Configuring the ClusterController for Static LANDifferent IP address ranges required
• In the drop-down list Activated, select the entry No.8. In the group Ethernet, make the desired settings for the static LAN and select [Save].☑ The
3. Select the parameter group External communication > Proxy settings and make thedesired proxy configuration. Tip: The proxy settings for the web
3. Select [Edit].4. In the field Port, enter the desired port (default setting: port 80).5. Select [Save].17 Network ConfigurationSMASolarTechnology
18 Troubleshooting18.1 LED States18.1.1 Operation LEDsAssignment of the Status LED ( ):The status LED can display the following statuses:• Status of t
LED Status Cause and corrective measureStatus ( )glowing green Normal operationglowing yellowAt least one device has the status Warning.Corrective mea
LED Status Cause and corrective measureStatus ( )flashing yellow An update of the ClusterController or the con-nected devices is currently taking pla
LED Status Cause and corrective measureStatus ( )glowing red The SD memory card in the ClusterController maybe defective.Corrective measures:• Check
LED Status Cause and corrective measureData carrier status ()off The ClusterController is starting and no informa-tion is yet available for data expo
18.1.2 Network Port LEDsLED Status Cause and corrective measureLink/activity(green)off No network connection established.The ClusterController is not
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