SUPPORTED PRODUCTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MOUNTING

For information on the supported products, see the product page of the • Mount the Energy Meter on the to -hat rail. Hook the Energy Meter into the top
Energy Meter at www.SMA-Solar.com. edge of the top-hat rail and press down until it snaps into place.
A publication about the meter protocol being used is available at http://
www.sma.de/ artner/sma-develo er.html. INFORMATION ON CONNECTION AND COMMISSIONING
SMA Energy Meter EN
Installation Manual ☐ The line conductor L1 su lies the Energy Meter with ower. At least the line
SAFETY INFORMATION
Rev.0007 conductor L1 and the neutral conductor must be connected for the Energy Meter
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when to switch on.
working on or with the product. ☐ When using fine stranded wire, bootlace ferrules must be used
VALIDITY To revent ersonal injury and roperty damage and to ensure long-term operation ☐ The screw terminals must be retightened after six to eight weeks.
This document is valid for the SMA Energy Meter* (EMETER-20) from firmware ve- of the roduct, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all
sion 2.1.3.R. times. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR APPLICATIONS < 63 A
DANGER The following figure shows a connection example in T N and T T grid configuratio
TARGET GROUP in the case of installation at the grid-connection point. For exact connection specif-
Danger to life due to electric shock
SCOPE OF DELIVERY cations, contact your electric utility com any.
Only qualified persons with the following skills are allowed to perform the tasks d-
scribed in this document: Lethal voltages are present in the live components. • 1 x Energy Meter (EMETER-20) Inverters
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices • Disconnect the connection point from voltage sources and make sure it • 1 x installation manual
• Training in electrical hazards and local safety regulations cannot be reconnected. Contact your s ecialist dealer if you find any damage
• Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives • Before erforming any work on the Energy Meter, disconnect the grid Household
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information side from all voltage sources using the installed disconnect switch. TECHNICAL DATA
OUT L1 L2 L3
• Ensure that the conductors to be connected are de-energized.
SYMBOLS USED • Only use the Energy Meter in a dry environment and keep it away from Communication Ethernet
L1 L2 L3

moisture. SMA Energy Meter SMA ENERGY METER

• Install the Energy Meter in the switch cabinet only and ensure that the Nominal voltage: 110 / 230 / 400 VAC as
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will re- purchased electricity
sult in death or serious injury. connection areas for the line conductors and the neutral conductor are Frequency 50 / 60 Hz (± 5 %) and feed-in meter Reset

behind a cover or have contact rotection.

Self-consumption 2W
L1 L2 L3 N
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can re- • Disconnect the Energy Meter from voltage sources before cleaning. The
sult in death or serious injury. Energy Meter must be cleaned with a dry cloth only. Limiting current/line conductor 63 A IN L1 L2 L3 N

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can re- • Observe the prescribed minimum clearance between the network cable
and live installation com onents, or use suitable insulation. Connection cross-section without current 10 mm² to 16 mm²
sult in minor or moderate injury. transformers
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in prop- Connection cross-section with current trans- 10 mm² to 25 mm²
Disconnect switch
erty damage. DANGER formers
Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, bu Danger to life due to electric shock if external disconnect switch is Max. cable length with current transformers 3 m
is not safety-relevant.
L1 L2 L3
missing Torque for screw terminals 2 Nm
☐ Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal Lethal voltages are present in the live components of the Energy Meter. Energy meter of
• Install an external disconnect switch between the Energy Meter and the Weight 0.30 kg the electric
☑ Desired result. grid-connection point. The external disconnector must be close to the utility company
Dimensions (W x H x D) 70 mm x 85 mm x 65 mm
✖ A problem that might occur. Energy Meter and easily accessible.
Ambient temperature in operation -25°C to +40°C Main breaker
L1 L2 L3 N
L1, L2, L3: Line conductor
Ambient temperature during transport/stor- -25°C to +70°C (three-phase) N: Neutral conductor
INTENDED USE WARNING age Utility grid
OUT: Meter output, load side
IN: Meter input, grid side
The Energy Meter is a measuring device which detects electrical measured values Danger to life due to electric shock Relative humidity* 5% to 90%
at the connection point and makes them available via Ethernet. Overvoltages (e. g. in the case of a flash of lightning) can be further co- Procedure:
Maximum operating altitude above mean 2000 m 1. Connect the conductors to the Energy Meter. Observe the permitted connection
This roduct is not an energy meter for the consum tion of active power as define ducted into the building and to other connected devices in the same net- sea level
in the EU Directive 2004/22/EC (MID). The Energy Meter must not be used for bill- work via the network cable if there is no overvoltage rotection. cross-section and torque for screw terminals (see Section "Technical data"):
ing ur oses. The data collected by the Energy Meter relating to the ower gener- • Ensure that all devices in the same network are integrated in the existing Protection class II • In a three-phase utility grid, connect the line conductors L1, L2 and L3 and
ated by your PV system may deviate from the data of the main Energy Meter, which overvoltage rotection. Degree of protection** IP20 the neutral conductor to the Energy Meter in accordance with the wiring
is used for billing ur oses. • When laying the network cable outdoors, attention must be given to suit- diagram.
The Energy Meter must only be connected to the subdistribution of the household able overvoltage rotection at the network cable transition outdoors to * non-condensing • In a single-phase utility grid, connect the line conductor L1 and the neutral
on the load side behind the Energy Meter of the electric utility com any. The the network inside the building. ** in accordance with IEC 60529 conductor to the Energy Meter in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Energy Meter must be installed in a switch cabinet. For a lications bigger than 63
A, current transformers must be connected to the Energy Meter.
The Energy Meter is designed for indoor use only. WARNING LED STATES
The Energy Meter is a roved for use in all EU member states, in Great Britain, Aus- Risk of fire due to dirty or oxidized contact surfaces of live alum-
tralia and selected other countries. Only use the Energy Meter in accordance with Status LED ( ):
num conductors • Glowing green: Energy Meter is switched on.
the information rovided in the enclosed documentation. Any other use can result
in personal injury or property damage. Connecting dirty or oxidized contact surfaces with aluminum conductors re- • Flashing green slowly: Energy Meter starting up.
For safety reasons, it is not ermitted to modify the product or install components duces the am acity of the live terminals, thereby increasing the transition re- • Flashing green fast: firmware update running
that are not ex licitly recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG sistances. This can cause com onents to overheat and catch fire • Glowing or flashing red or orange an error has occurred (see Section
for this product. Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended • The contact surfaces are to be cleaned, brushed, and treated with acidic "Troubleshooting").
Use section does not qualify as appropriate. and alkaline substances (e.g. petroleum jelly or special thermal grease).
COM LED ( ):
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of the product and must be read and • Off: no Speedwire connection established.
observed. Kee in a convenient lace for future reference. WARNING • Glowing green: Speedwire connection established.
When the Energy Meter is used in delta IT grids, the cumulative power values are • Flashing green: Energy Meter is sending or receiving data.
correctly measured. Due to the measuring rinci le of the Energy Meter, other mea- Fire risk
sured values may be incorrect. The Energy Meter can be used in If a fuse is missing or incorrect and a fault occurs, a fire may be caused. Thi
SMA SMART HOME a lications in delta IT grids. can result in death or serious injury.
• Protect the line conductors of the Energy Meter with a fuse or a main/
Recommendations for future upgrades selective circuit breaker, max. 63 A.
To enable a registration process for future upgrades of the Energy Meter, the NOTICE
documentation ackage is delivered with an RID and PIC label. Store the label
in a safe location for later use. Damage to or destruction of the Energy Meter if
Alternatively, the RID and PIC are printed on the type label of the connected to ISDN
Energy Meter. Ty e labels are, however, difficul t to read when installe • Do not connect an ISDN cable to the network terminal of the Energy Meter.
Damage to or destruction of the Energy Meter due to inappropriate use
• The Energy Meter must not be operated beyond the values specified in th
technical data.

* Referred to as Energy Meter or product in this document.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR APPLICATIONS > 63 A ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR 3-PHASE APPLICATIONS IN DEL- 3. Press Enter. The user interface cannot be called up via http://SMA“Serial number“.lo-
☑ The user interface of the Energy Meter opens. cal.
The following figure shows a connection example in TN and TT grid configuratio TA IT NETWORKS ✖ The user interface does not open? The name resolution via Avahi (Multicast DNS) is not working.
in the case of installation at the grid-connection point. For exact connection specif- The following figure shows a connection example in delta IT networks in the cas • Correct the error (see Section "Troubleshooting"). • Call up the user interface via the current IP address of the Energy Meter. Call up
cations, contact your electric utility company. of installation at the grid-connection point. For exact connection specifications, co- 4. Create a personal password after your first login the user interface of the router and read off the IP address of the Energy Meter
tact your electric utility company. (see router manual).
• Contact your network administrator.
Household CONFIGURING THE CURRENT TRANSFORMER The password for the user interface has been forgotten?
OUT L1 L2 L3 1. Call up the user interface of the Energy Meter. • Reset the password (see Section "Resetting the Energy Meter to Default Settings
2. Call up the menu Device Parameters. / Resetting the password").
3. Select [Editing Parameters].
L1 L2 L3

SMA Energy Meter SMA ENERGY METER

as 4. Set the parameter external transformer in the parameter group Device > De- DECOMMISSIONING
purchased electricity vice to Yes.
5. Enter the desired transmission ratios for the parameters Primary current and
Reset

DANGER
and feed-in meter
L1 L2 L3 N
Secondary current.
L1 L2 L3 N
6. Select [Save all] to save the changes. Danger to life due to electric shock
IN Lethal voltages are present in the switch cabinet.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE • Disconnect the connection point from voltage sources and make sure it
cannot be reconnected.
Disconnect switch AUTOMATIC UPDATE (RECOMMENDED) • Ensure that the conductors to be disconnected from the Energy Meter
1. Call up the user interface of the Energy Meter. are de-energized.
2. Select the option Yes in the menu Device Parameters > Update > Automatic Procedure:
update
1. Remove all conductors connected to the Energy Meter.
L1 L2 L3
MANUAL FIRMWARE UPDATE 2. Remove the Energy Meter from the top-hat rail. Tilt the lower edge of the
Energy meter of
the electric 1. Download the update file from www.SMA-Solar.com and save it to your co- Energy Meter forwards and lift off the top-hat rail.
utility company puter.
2. Call up the user interface of the Energy Meter.
L1 L2 L3 3. Select the menu Device Configuratio DISPOSAL
L1, L2, L3: Line conductor
Main breaker
(three-phase) N: Neutral conductor 4. Select [Settings]. • Dispose of the Energy Meter in accordance with the locally applicable disposal
OUT: Meter output, load side 5. In the context menu, select [Updating the Firmware]. regulations for electronic waste.
Utility grid IN: Meter input, grid side 6. Follow the instructions in the dialog.
Procedure: OPEN SOURCE LICENSES
RESETTING THE ENERGY METER TO DEFAULT SETTINGS / RESET-
• Connect the line conductors L1, L2 and L3 and the neutral conductor to the The licenses for the software modules used can be called up on the user interface
Energy Meter in accordance with the wiring diagram. Observe the permitted TING THE PASSWORD
of the product. You can request the source code with modifications from the Servic
connection cross-section and torque for screw terminals (see Section "Technical • Press the reset button with a sharp object and hold it for two to six seconds. department.
data"):
RESTARTING THE ENERGY METER CONTACT
NETWORK PORT
• Press the reset button with a sharp object and hold it for nine seconds or longer. If you experience any technical problems with our products, please contact the Ser-
IGMP protocol from version 2 must be supported vice. The following data is required in order to provide you with the necessary as-
Data transmission with the Energy Meter works with multicasts. For the correct PROCEDURE AFTER REPLACING AN ENERGY METER sistance:
function of the Energy Meter, all network devices used must support the IGMP • Type and serial number of the Energy Meter
protocol, minimum required version 2 (IGMP V2). • If more than one Energy Meter is installed in your system and you have replaced • Type and serial number of the SMA products
one or more Energy Meters, you will need to adjust the serial number of the cor- • Error description
Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): responding Energy Meter in the inverter or in the communication product. This • Firmware version
Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ 1 x network cable will avoid inaccurate meter reading data in the Speedwire data module: You can find your country's contact information at
☐ 3 x current transformer Recommended cable types: – In systems without Sunny Home Manager, enter the serial number of the
☐ Connection cables for current transformers • SF/UTP, S-FTP, S/UTP, SF/FTP, S/FTP, S-STP Energy Meter via Sunny Explorer or the user interface in the inverter or in the
Recommendations for the current transformer For further information on cable types, refer to the Technical Information "SMA communication product (for information on changing device parameters, see
Speedwire Fieldbus" at www.SMA-Solar.com. manual of the respective product).
SMA Solar Technology AG recommends current transformers designed for a – In systems with Sunny Home Manager, configure the Energ Meter in
secondary current of 5 A. The current transformers should have at least accu- Procedure:
1. Connect the network cable to the network terminal (Ethernet) of the Sunny Portal (see user manual of the Sunny Home Manager).
racy class 1.
Energy Meter. https://go.sma.de/service
Procedure: 2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a router/network switch. SMA TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Connect one current transformer to each line conductor L1, L2 and L3. products which are to receive measured values must be integrated in the same
2. On each current transformer, connect one connection cable for current measure- local network. If multiple SMA products in the local network require the mea- The status LEDs are off? SMA Solar Technology AG
ment to each of the secondary current terminals (k/S1 and l/S2). Observe the sured values from the Energy Meter, do not connect the network cable directly The Energy Meter is not supplied with power. Sonnenallee 1
permitted connection cross-section of the Energy Meter (see Section "Technical to an individual SMA product. • Make sure that at least the line conductor L1 and the neutral conductor are con- 34266 Niestetal
data"): nected to the Energy Meter. Germany
3. Connect the connection cables for current measurement (dashed gray line) to The status LEDs are glowing or flashing red or orange Tel. +49 561 9522-0
the Energy Meter. Observe the prescribed torque for screw terminals (see Sec- COMMISSIONING Fax +49 561 9522-100
There is an error.
tion "Technical data"). 1. Cover the Energy Meter with the cover or the contact protection of the sub-dis- • Restart the Energy Meter (see Section "Restarting the Energy Meter"). E-mail: [email protected]
4. Connect the connection cables for voltage measurement (solid gray line) to the tribution. • Contact Service. www.SMA.de
Energy Meter. Observe the prescribed torque for screw terminals (see Section 2. Switch the power supply to the subdistribution back on.
"Technical data"). The Speedwire LED is not glowing or the Energy Meter is not displayed by
☑ The LEDs of the Energy Meter glow during start-up. If there is only one the SMA communication product? Copyright © 2022 SMA Solar Technology AG. All rights reserved..
5. Connect the connection cables for voltage measurement to the corresponding Energy Meter in the system, the Energy Meter connects automatically to SMA
line conductors. The network cable has not been correctly connected to the network terminal.
communication products in the same local network. For more information on • Make sure that the network cable is correctly connected to the network terminal.
commissioning, see the manual of the supported devices. The Energy Meter is not integrated into the same local network as the SMA commu-
✖ The LEDs are not glowing or the Energy Meter is not displayed by the SMA nication product.
communication products? • Connect the Energy Meter to the same router/network switch as the SMA com-
• Correct the error (see Section "Troubleshooting"). munication product.
The Energy Meter provides unrealistic measured values?
ACCESSING THE USER INTERFACE The Energy Meter has been installed the wrong way round.
• Check the connection and commissioning, and perform again if necessary.
1. Call up the web browser and in the address line enter http://SMA“Serial
number“.local, e.g.:
http://SMA7435667356.local
Note: The serial number can be found on the type label of the Energy Meter.
2. Select user group and enter the password.
Tip: The standard password for the user group User is "0000."
The standard password for the user group Installer is "1111."

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