SMA Sunny WebBox

Weight

1.65 lbs

Dimensions H x W x D

8.85 x 5.11 x 2.25 (inches)

The SMA Sunny WebBox provides a connection between the operator's computer and/or the free Sunny Portal web site (www.sunnyportal.com). The WebBox can be connected to a Sunny Boy, Sunny Tower, Sunny Island, or Sunny Central inverter (up to 50 units). Connection is made with 4-conductor twisted pair cable between the inverter's RS-485 output and the Sunny WebBox terminals. The Sunny WebBox connects to a local area network (LAN) with an Ethernet cable or to a phone line with the optional modem.

Inverter Communication     

RS485 (up to 50 inverters, max. 4000 ft. cable);
Ethernet (only Sunny Central Communication)

Modem for Sunny Portal    

internal analog modem (optional)

Ethernet    

10 / 100 MBit, connection to the LAN network, Sunny Portal

Memory extension      
SD card up to 2 GB

The Sunny WebBox stores system performance data in its internal 8 MB memory or on a standard SD
memory card and can be set to upload the data to the Sunny Portal website at user-selectable intervals. Password protected. 5-year warranty.

The Sunny WebBox can be a very useful tool for installers as well. Installers can keep watch on new installations making sure that they are operating as specified. For new home construction, entire blocks of homes can be monitored by a single Sunny WebBox allowing both the system owners and installers a way to monitor the performance of the systems. This is also an excellent tool for demonstration systems. In addition, it provides a method for service personnel to receive prior notice to any potential issues or to check the status of a system before traveling to the site.

The Sunny WebBox provides an elegant solution to many of the industry’s communications needs and is a welcome addition to the SMA family of products.

    * System Access from any Web browser - anywhere in the world
    * Recording of daily, monthly and annual energy yield via Sunny Portal
    * Remote plant diagnosis
    * Remote system configuration
    * Automatic data transfer at chosen intervals
    * Data storage and display via Ethernet
    * Compatible with all SMA inverters
    * Low power consumption