SUNNY WEBBOX - User Manual - SMA Solar Technology AG

Service Functions SMA Solar Technology AG
11 Service Functions
11.1 Information on Firmware Updates
You have the option of updating the Sunny WebBox firmware. The firmware can be updated with or
without access to Sunny Portal. When the Sunny WebBox firmware is updated, all the settings and
data will be saved.
You can update the Sunny WebBox firmware in the following ways:
• Firmware update via Sunny Portal
• Firmware update via SD card
The user interface is temporarily unavailable.
During the update, the Sunny WebBox restarts and you cannot access the Sunny WebBox
for a brief period.
Do not disconnect the Sunny WebBox from the power supply during the update
process.
11.2 Firmware Update via Sunny Portal
If the Sunny WebBox has portal access, you can choose to have the firmware updated automatically
or manually. The Sunny WebBox checks whether a new firmware version is available every time data
is transmitted to Sunny Portal. If a new firmware update is available, the Sunny WebBox will
download and install the firmware update between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Automatic firmware
update is activated on delivery.
Automatic firmware update when using the Power Reducer Box
With firmware version 1.52 or higher, you can also enable automatic firmware updates if
you are using the Sunny WebBox with the Power Reducer Box.
11.2.1 Enabling Automatic Firmware Update (recommended)
1. Select "WebBox > Settings > Data transmission" in the user interface.
☑The "Data transmission" page opens.
2. Make a selection in the "Automatic firmware updates" field:
"yes" Automatic firmware update is activated.
"no" Automatic firmware update is deactivated.
3. Select [Save].
☑ Automatic firmware update is activated or deactivated depending on the setting.
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