Solar Datatechnology

485PB-SMC-NR
Installation Guide

485PB-SMC-NR-IEN082310 | 98-00010710 | Version 1.0 EN

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Table of Contents
1 Notes on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Area of Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Target group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Appropriate usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Packing list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Overview of interface port and cable route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Installing the communication interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 Connecting the communication interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.4 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1 Notes on this Manual

1.1 Area of Validity
This manual applies for the add-on kit of the RS485 Piggy-Back (485PB-SMC-NR) for
inverters of type:
• SMC 6000TL, SMC 7000TL, SMC 8000TL, SMC 9000TL-10, SMC 10000TL-10,
SMC 11000TL-10
• SMC/WB 5000(A), SMC/WB 6000(A)
• SMC7000HV

1.2 Target group

This manual is intended for the installer.

1.3 Symbols used

The following types of warnings and general information appear in this document:

DANGER!

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

NOTICE!

NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to property if not avoided!

Information

Information provides tips that are valuable for the optimal operation of the product.

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2 Safety
2.1 Appropriate usage
The 485PB-SMC-NR is an add-on kit for inverters of type:
• SMC 6000TL, SMC 7000TL, SMC 8000TL, SMC 9000TL-10, SMC 10000TL-10,
SMC 11000TL-10
• SMC/WB 5000(A), SMC/WB 6000(A),
• SMC7000HV

The communication interface enables a cable-connected RS485 communication of the inverter to

be established.
The Piggy-Back is only suitable for use with the above-named SMA inverter types. Also observe the
relevant inverter manual.

2.2 Safety Precautions

DANGER!
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.

• All work on the inverter must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Disconnect the inverter on the AC and DC sides as described in the inverter manual.

NOTICE!
Electrostatic discharges can damage the RS485 Piggy-Back.

• Avoid touching the component connections and plug contacts.

• Ground yourself before removing the Piggy-Back from the inverter by touching the
PE or a non-coated part of the inverter housing.

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3 Unpacking
3.1 Packing list
485PB-SMC-NR

B D E
F
A
C

G
H I J

A 1 RS485 Piggy-Back: 485PB-G3

B 1 Jumper
C 1 Shield clamp
D 1 Screw
E 1 Contact disk
F 2 Silicone tubes
G 2 Conductive bonding sheets
H 1 Cable ties
I 2 Cable screw connection sets (1 cable screw connection and 1 nut per set)
J 1 Installation manual with RS485 cabling plan poster

3.2 Identification
You can identify the Piggy-Back by means of the type label. The type label is situated on one of the
socket terminal strips of the circuit board.

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4 Electrical connection
This section describes the installation and connection of the RS485 Piggy-Back communication
interface.
It is assumed that the inverter is situated in the middle of the RS485 communication bus. If the inverter
is situated at the end of the RS485 communication bus, carry out the following steps for one cable
only and set the termination (see Section 4.4).

4.1 Overview of interface port and cable route

A B

C D E F C D E F

SMC 6000TL, SMC 7000TL, SMC/WB 5000(A), SMC/WB

SMC 8000TL, SMC 9000TL-10, 6000(A), SMC7000HV
SMC 10000TL-10,
SMC 11000TL-10

A Interface port
B Screw terminals for connection of the communication wires
C Jumper slots
D Cable route (gray surface)
E Cable openings at the bottom of the
F Screwing device for the shield clamp

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4.2 Installing the communication interface

1.
DANGER!
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.

Open the inverter as described in the inverter manual.

2. Plug the communication interface to the left of the
interface port (A).
The communication interface is installed.

4.3 Connecting the communication interface

Preparing the cable opening on the inverter
1.
DANGER!
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.

Open the inverter as described in the inverter manual.

2. Press the dummy plugs out of the cable opening at
the bottom of the Sunny Mini Central (E).
If only one cable is fed through, one dummy plug
must be left in place.

E
3. Insert the cable screw connection in the opening
and tighten with the nut.
4. Loosen the lock nut of the cable screw connection
so that the cable can be inserted.
The cable opening on the inverter is prepared.

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Preparing the cable for the shield clamp

NOTICE!
Metal or cable scraps in the housing can damage the inverter.

• Carry out the following steps outside of the inverter to prevent any metal scraps
from the shield or cable from falling into the open inverter.

5. Measure 4 cm plus the length of one silicone tube

from the end of the cable and strip approx. 1.5 cm
of the cable sheath down to the shield.

1.5 cm 4 cm
6. Apply a conductive bonding sheet around the
stripped area of the cable.
The cable is prepared for the shield clamp.

Installing the shield clamp

7. Insert the cable through the cable screw
connection in the inverter.
8. Use the screw and contact disk to screw the shield
clamp tightly to the screwing device for the shield
clamp (F) on the inverter.

F
9. Push the stripped area of the cable into the shield
clamp.
The shield clamp is installed.

Installing the cable in the inverter

10. Tighten the lock nut of the cable screw connection
to secure the cable.

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11. DANGER!
Danger to life through high voltage if there is a fault with the
communication cable.
Pull the silicone tube over the cable up to the shield clamp.
The silicone tube must completely cover the cable inside the housing.
12. Lay the cable to the interface port, with the silicone tube within the cable route (D).
The cable is installed in the inverter.
Connecting the cable to the communication interface

NOTICE!
Metal or cable scraps in the housing can damage the inverter.

• Carry out the following steps outside of the inverter to prevent any metal scraps
from the shield or cable from falling into the open inverter.

13. Strip the cable sheath and shield at the end of B

the cable up to the silicone tube (approx. 4
cm).
14. Cut off unused wires at the cable sheath.
15. For simplification the two cables can be bound 4 cm
together with a cable tie.
16. Strip approx. 6 mm off the wires.
17. Connect the wires to the screw terminals (B) of
the inverter.

Connection layout

See the RS485 cabling plan poster for the connection layout and system wiring.
18. Set the termination where necessary (see Section 4.4 "Termination" (Page 12)).
19. Close the inverter as described in the inverter manual.
The communication interface is connected and wired.

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4.4 Termination
Only set the termination if the inverter is situated at the end of the RS485 communication bus. Carry
out the following steps to terminate the RS485 communication bus.
1.
DANGER!
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.

Open the inverter as described in the inverter manual.

2. Plug the jumper into the jumper slot A in the
inverter.
3. Close the inverter as described in the inverter
manual.

Terminating the RS485 communication bus.

See the RS485 cabling plan poster for the termination in the RS485 communication
bus.

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5 Decommissioning
1.
DANGER!
Risk of lethal electric shock when opening the inverter.

Open the inverter as described in the inverter manual.

2. Disconnect the wires from the screw terminals (B)
3. Remove the jumper, if applicable.
4. Remove the cable tie, if applicable.
5. Remove the silicone tube.
6. Unscrew the lock nut from the cable screw connection.
7. Pull the cable out of the shield clamp.
8. Pull the cable out from the bottom of the device.
9. Unscrew the shield clamp.
10. Remove the cable screw connection from the device.
11. Close the cable opening at the bottom of the Sunny Mini Central (E) with the dummy plugs.
12. Remove the communication interface.
13. Close the inverter as described in the inverter manual.
The communication interface has been decommissioned.

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6 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Service Line. We require
the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
• Inverter type
• Serial number of the Sunny Mini Central / Windy Boy
• Type and number of modules connected
• Communication method
• Blink code or display of the Sunny Mini Central / Windy Boy

SMA Solar Technology AG

Sonnenallee 1
34266 Niestetal, Germany
Tel. +49 561 9522 499
Fax +49 561 9522 4699
[email protected]
www.SMA.de

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