Installation Manual
SMA INVERTER MANAGER /
SMA DIGITAL I/O BOX /
LCS TOOL
1 Information on this Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the SMA Inverter Manager, the
SMA Digital I/O Box, and for the LCS tool.
1.2 Target Group
The activities described in this document must be performed
by qualified persons only. Qualified persons must have the
following skills:
• Training in the installation and commissioning of
electrical devices
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks
associated with installing and using electrical devices
and installations
• Training in the installation and configuration of IT
systems
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, standards and
directives
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and
all safety information and warning messages
1.3 Symbols
Symbol
IMVIOBOX-IA-xx-11 | 139R0136 | Version 1.1
Explanation
Indicates a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, can result in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, can result in
minor or moderate injury
Indicates a situation that, if not
avoided, can result in property
damage
Symbol
☐
☑
✖
1.4 Nomenclature
Complete designation
SMA Inverter Manager
SMA Digital I/O Box
Local commissioning and
service tool (LCS tool)
SMA Solar Technology AG SMA
SMA Solar Technology
America LLC
SMA Solar Technology
Canada Inc.
2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Inverter Manager is a device for monitoring and
controlling up to 42 SMA inverters of the type STP 60-10
and STP 60-US-10 in decentralized PV systems and
large-scale PV power plants with up to 2.5 MW power.
The I/O Box is a function interface for one Inverter
Manager. The I/O Box receives commands for grid
management services via digital signals and sends these
specifications to the Inverter Manager.
The Inverter Manager receives the specifications from the
I/O Box and controls all inverters in the system accordingly.
The Inverter Manager and the I/O Box must only be used
indoors and must only be operated with the SMA inverter
Sunny Tripower 60 (STP 60-10 and STP 60-US-10).
Explanation
Information that is important for a
specific topic or goal, but is not
safety-relevant
Indicates a requirement for
meeting a specific goal
Desired result
A problem that might occur
Designation in this
document
Inverter Manager
I/O Box
LCS tool
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