11 Manually Controlling the Generator
SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manual
SI44M-80H-13-BE-en-15
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11 Manually Controlling the Generator
11.1
Starting the Generator via the User Interface
The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 8.6, page 113).
Requirement:
☐ The Sunny Island must be able to control the generator via a control cable.
Procedure:
• Request generator unlimited.
• Request generator for 1 hour.
Request generator unlimited
1. Select
Generator > Generator
.
2. Set the parameter
Manual generator control
to
Start
.
☑ The electricity generator starts and runs until you stop it again.
Request generator for 1 hour
1. Select
Generator > Operation >
.
2. Set the parameter
Reason for requesting generator
to
Run1h
.
☑ The generator starts. If there is no generator request after 1 hour, the Sunny Island stops the generator.
11.2
Stopping the Generator via the User Interface
WARNING
Risk of crushing injuries due to movable generator parts.
A generator can be started automatically by the Sunny Island. Moving parts in the generator can crush or sever
body parts.
• Operate the generator only with the specified safety equipment.
• Carry out all work on the generator in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 8.6, page 113).
Requirement:
☐ The Sunny Island must be able to control the generator via a control cable.
Procedure:
• Stop generator temporarily.
• Stop generator permanently.
Stop generator temporarily
1. Select
Generator > Generator
.
2. Set the parameter
Manual generator control
to
Stop
.
☑ The generator is stopped temporarily. The generator restarts when a generator request is issued in automatic
generator mode and the minimum stop time has elapsed.
Stop generator permanently
To stop the generator permanently, deactivate the automatic generator mode.
