[RE-wrenches] SB -40 Wi-Fi

[William Miller]

Howie:



I have not tried the Wi-Fi capabilities, so I cannot comment on that
aspect.  What is relevant, however, is the news I received from a reliable
source that the 40 series inverter will be the last residential inverter
manufactured by SMA that will have an on-board display.  As evidence of
this, look in the manual for a 40 series or even a 22 series inverter-
there is no description at all of the display functions.  Odd and
disappointing.



SMA should have a representative on this list.  It may still be Steve
Jefferson, who is a stand-up guy. SMA, what say you about these
communications and display questions?



Wrenches, if you think having an on-board display is important, voice your
opinion.  If the Wi-Fi is problematic, this is not a good direction.  A lot
of my clients are elderly and they are not as adept at computer or device
based operations. A display is essential in my opinion.  SMA, please don’t
kill the display.



William Miller





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*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
Behalf Of *Howie Michaelson
*Sent:* Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:16 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] SB -40 Wifi



I am looking for comments on the viability of the Wi-Fi option of the new
SB -40 inverters. I noticed some concern here about the poor performance of
this option and am trying to decide whether to use it in the case of a long
distance between the inverters and the router.

I can place a repeater between the inverters and as well as purchase the
external antenna option from SMA for the inverters, but would like to have
an idea ahead of buying and installing the 2 antennas if this is likely to
work. I do have the option of running an Ethernet cable, but it is a long
(500' +) and difficult pull. Any comments or suggestions would be
appreciated.

Thanks,

Howie
Howie Michaelson
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™

Sun Catcher
Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service
VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner
802-272-0004
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