SMA SUNNY EXPLORER - Manual (Page 7)

SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Sunny Explorer
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2 Sunny Explorer
2.1 Intended Use
With the Sunny Explorer software, you can visualize and manage the data of your Bluetooth or
Speedwire system. You can also use it to configure single devices or entire device classes in your
system.
Connection to the devices is established using either wireless technology via Bluetooth or wire-linked
via Speedwire. For wireless connection, the computer must be equipped with Bluetooth, e.g. via an
integrated Bluetooth module or via a USB Bluetooth stick. The Speedwire connection is made via the
network connection of the computer. In the Bluetooth network, Sunny Explorer acts as the grid-forming
device (master device).
Master devices are communication products which set up the Bluetooth network, display devices and
collect and analyze device data.
Sunny Explorer can manage up to 50 devices in the Bluetooth or Speedwire network.
Sunny Explorer is designed for private and industrial use.
You can change the safety-related parameters of SMA inverters using Sunny Explorer.
Certain parameters are further protected by SMA Grid Guard and can only be altered with the
appropriate authorization (see Section 8.5 "SMA Grid Guard", page 47).
Sunny Explorer does not support the configuration of inverters with integrated web server and with
their own user interface (e.g. Sunny Boy 1.5/2.5). It is possible to detect these inverters via Sunny
Explorer, however, it is expressly not recommended to use Sunny Explorer for the configuration of
these inverters. SMA Solar Technology AG does not accept liability for missing or incorrect data and
possibly resulting yield losses.
For login to Sunny Explorer there are two user groups at your disposal, Installer and User. The user
group Installer must only be used by qualified personnel who are authorized to make changes to
the network parameters of the connected devices (see Section 2.2, page 7). Incorrect parameter
settings can damage or destroy the inverter. Do not alter these safety-relevant parameters without
prior consultation with your grid operator. Unauthorized changes to the SMA Grid Guard parameters
void the system operating license.
Do not use the data from Sunny Explorer for billing purposes. Read the relevant documentation of
your Bluetooth or Speedwire devices and only use Sunny Explorer for the purpose described in this
document.
2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons
Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the tasks marked in this document with a warning
symbol and the caption "Qualified person". Qualified persons must have the following skills:
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and systems
• Knowledge of how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using
electrical devices and systems
• Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Knowledge of and adherence to this document and all safety precautions