{"id":133569,"date":"2021-05-12T20:47:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T18:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sma-sunny.com\/?p=133569"},"modified":"2021-10-06T20:23:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T18:23:26","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-access-the-sunny-boy-user-interface-via-the-self-hosted-wi-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sma-sunny.com\/us\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-access-the-sunny-boy-user-interface-via-the-self-hosted-wi-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Access the Sunny Boy User Interface via the Self-Hosted Wi-Fi"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sunny Boy US line of residential PV inverter has a detailed graphical user interface used for commissioning and local monitoring. It is commonly accessed via the inverter\u2019s self-hosted Wi-Fi network. This post walks through the required steps to use this connection method.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sunny Boy US user interface<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are multiple ways for an installer or homeowner to access the graphical user interface of the Sunny Boy. The most commonly used method for installers is connecting via the inverter\u2019s self-hosted Wi-Fi network, labeled method 1 in Figure 1. Any device that can join a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and open a web browser can utilize this option. The Sunny Boy, with DC or AC power or both applied, will begin broadcasting its Wi-Fi network. The network name is \u201cSMA1234567890<\/em>\u201d where the digits 1-0 represent the device serial number. The serial number is found on the Connection Unit label on the lower right side of the inverter body. An example of the label, and corresponding Wi-Fi network name for this inverter are shown in Figure 2.<\/p>\n

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Figure 1. Four methods for accessing the Sunny Boy US user interface \u2013 self-hosted WiFi is shown at top right.<\/p><\/div>\n

To join the device accessing the user interface to the inverter\u2019s Wi-Fi network, the device specific 16-digit code appearing after \u201cWPA2-PSK:\u201d at the bottom of the same label with the serial number must be entered as the network password. If the inverter\u2019s firmware is 3.01.24.R or higher, a window of the device\u2019s default web browser will open, and the login screen for the user interface will appear.<\/p>\n

Please note, for firmware versions below 3.01.24.R, a browser window should be opened manually and \u201c192.168.12.3\u201d entered \u2013 without quotes \u2013 in the address bar.\u00a0 Press enter and proceed past any warnings to get to the login screen for the user interface.<\/p>\n

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Figure 2. Inverter label with serial number circled (right) and WiFi network name (left)<\/p><\/div>\n

On the login screen, a display language can be chosen in the first dropdown.\u00a0 In the second, either Installer<\/em> or User<\/em> can be chosen for User group.\u00a0 For commissioning, the Installer<\/em> group should be chosen, as shown in Figure 3.<\/p>\n

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Figure 3. Login screen with Language and User group selected.<\/p><\/div>\n

A password must be chosen upon first login and there may be specific requirements displayed for the password depending on firmware version.\u00a0 If so, as a password is typed, the requirements that are fulfilled will have the X circled in red next to them change to a green check mark.\u00a0 Once an appropriate password has been selected, it must be verified.<\/p>\n

Please note that if the inverter has automatic firmware updates enabled, subsequent login attempts after such an update might be subject to selecting passwords for any unassigned User group. While nothing prevents setting the same password for the User<\/em> and Installer<\/em> group, this is not recommended.<\/p>\n

Once the password is entered correctly, the home screen of the user interface will be displayed.\u00a0 The Instantaneous Values menu can be selected to view measured values, the Device Parameters menu chosen to adjust operating parameters, or the Events menu chosen to view recent messages from the inverter.<\/p>\n

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This easy to utilize method of accessing the Sunny Boy graphical user interface is also documented in the Tech Tip video \u201cAccessing the Graphical user Interface of the Sunny Boy US-41<\/a>\u201d, watch it now!<\/p>\n\n\n

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