SMA SUNNY DESIGN 3 - Manual (Page 17)

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6.4 Configuring the Gensets
Gensets Area
1. To adjust the parameters of a genset, select any field in the row of the required genset.
☑ The Genset dialog box opens.
2. If required, change the name of the genset in the Name field.
3. In the Fuel drop-down list, select the fuel for the genset.
4. If required, change the other settings for the genset.
5. Select [Accept changes].
6. To add additional gensets, select [+ Add genset].
7. To delete a genset, select in the row of the genset to be deleted. One genset remains permanently present,
it cannot be deleted.
8. In the Details area, check whether the gensets can provide sufficient power for the load profile previously selected.
Design Conditions Area
• In the field Load-related minimum power, enter the minimum power that the gensets are to make available to the
loads. You should also take account of the power reserve.
• In the field Minimum PV power to be expected, enter the minimum PV power to be expected for the PV system
location.
Next Steps Area
• Select [Configure the PV system].
☑ The page Configure PV system opens (see Section 6.5, page 17).
6.5 Configuring the PV System
The settings on the page Configure PV system always refer to the currently selected subproject. A subproject consists
of at least one PV array and at least one inverter per PV array. You can add alternatives for each subproject, for example,
to compare alternative designs.
PV Arrays Area
1. To change the name of the subproject, select [Rename] and enter the desired name.
2. Make the following settings in the row of the PV array:
• Select the field Manufacturers/PV module and select the required PV module. Tip: To use the search, select
.
• To call up information on the selected PV module, select .
• Select the field Number of PV modules/Peak power and determine the size of the PV array using the number
of PV modules or the peak power.
• Select the field Orientation/Mounting type and select the required properties.
3. To add an additional PV array:
• Select [+Add PV array]. The settings of the existing PV array are copied automatically.
• If required, change the settings of the added PV array. Tip: you can change the settings for all PV arrays at the
same time by activating the checkbox Change all PV arrays in the relevant dialog box for entering changes.
4. To delete a PV array, select in the row of the PV array. One PV array is always present and cannot be deleted.