SMA CLUSTER CONTROLLER - Manual (Page 13)

2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Cluster Controller is a device for monitoring and controlling SMA inverters with Speedwire/
Webconnect interfaces in decentralized PV systems and large-scale PV power plants.
The Cluster Controller is an ITE class A device as per EN 55022 and is designed for industrial use.
The product is designed for indoor use only.
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. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and usually
void the operation permit. SMA 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.
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 due to electric shock from touching an ungrounded product
Touching an ungrounded product can cause a lethal electric shock.
• Ensure that the product is integrated in the existing overvoltage protection.
• Ground the enclosure of the product.
Damage to the product due to moisture
The product is not splash-proof (degree of protection: IP20 (NEMA 1)). Moisture can penetrate
the product and damage it.
• Only use the product in a dry, indoor environment.
2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG / SMA America, LLC
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