SMA SI 4548-US - Manual (Page 62)

6 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC
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6.5 Interface for External Communication
You can connect SMA communication devices (e.g. Sunny WebBox) or a PC with the appropriate
software to a communication interface. You will find a detailed wiring diagram in the communication
device manual, the software or on the Internet at www.SMA-America.com.
You can incorporate an RS485 communication interface into the Sunny Island.
6.5.1 Connection of the Interface for External Communication
Connecting the Interface for External Communication
1. Remove the right-hand plug from the cable support sleeve.
Powerline/Powerline modem (PLM)
Communication via Powerline (PLC) is not possible in off-grid systems.
Communication in a cluster
Fitting a communication interface in a cluster is only necessary on the master.
Destruction of the communication interface through electrostatic discharge
Internal components of the Sunny Island can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge.
• Ground yourself before touching components.
Interface for external communication in battery-backup systems
If a battery-backup system. is connected to the Sunny Island, the RS485 communication
between the Sunny Island and the PV inverters is necessary For this, the following devices each
need one RS485 interface:
• the Sunny Island (if there are several Sunny Island inverters, the Sunny Island master)
• each PV inverter