SMA METEO STATION Installation - Manual (Page 10)

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2.1 Intended Use
SMA Meteo Station
The Meteo Station is a device for measuring power-related meteorological data at the PV plant
location and for transmitting this data to the Sunny WebBox via RS485 communication bus.
The Meteo Station fulfills the following tasks:
Measurement of global radiation, PV cell temperature, absolute air pressure, air temperature and
humidity, and transmission of this data to the Sunny WebBox.
Any other use can result in personal injury or property damage. The SMA Meteo Station's degree of
protection is NEMA 3 and is suitable for outdoor and indoor use within a temperature range of
− 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C).
Figure 1: Example: Diagram of a PV plant with Meteo Station and Sunny WebBox
Position Description
A PV module with module temperature sensor