Ubiquiti Sm-sp-40 4x Sunmax Poe Smart Mppt Charger User Guide

SolarPoint
4x PoE Smart MPPT Charger
Model: SM-SP-40
User Guide

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti® SolarPoint™ MPPT Charger. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and includes the warranty terms.

Package Contents

Installation Requirements

• Flathead screwdriver
• 7 mm socket wrench
• Ferrule crimper or pliers
• 18 – 14 AWG wires for battery connection
• 24V or 2x 12V SLA, AGM, or Gel Lead battery
• Solar panel with H4 connectors (10 – 60V open-circuit voltage)
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all wired Ethernet connections
• We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable 

Hardware Overview

Note: NTC Thermistor must be connected in order for the battery to charge.

Hardware Installation

Note: Prior to use, it is recommended to write down the factory default password for this device. The password can be found on the sticker located under the SolarPoint cover.
Pole Mounting

1. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the mounting slots on the back of the SolarPoint.
2. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket wrench to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the strap to the pole.

Wall Mounting

1. Attach the two wall mount brackets to the back of the SolarPoint.
2. Install the wall mount level securely to the wall.
3. Align the wall mount brackets over the wall mount level and slide it down until it is secure.

Electrical Connections

1. Press down and slide the port cover forward.
2. Lift the port cover-up.
3. Remove the four-pin connector from the battery terminal block.
4. Crimp a ferrule on one end of the wire.
5. Insert the crimped wire into the appropriate slot on the four-pin connector. Using a flathead screwdriver, secure the wire to the connector by tightening the screw until it stops.
6. Repeat steps four and five until the connector is fully occupied with all four wires.
7. Connect wires and NTC Thermistor to batteries.
   Note: The battery will not be charged without connecting the NTC Thermistor. Note: Use SLA, AGM, or Gel Lead batteries.
8. Attach the NTC Thermistor and battery cable using the four-pin connector.
9. Attach the PV panel cables.

Connecting Ethernet

1. Connect Ethernet cable(s) to the Ethernet port(s).
   Note: PoE is disabled by default and can be enabled using the configuration interface.
2. When you are finished, close the port cover.

Configuration

Connect to your LAN via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Ethernet
If connected to the LAN via Ethernet, the SolarPoint will attempt to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server.  Use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool to determine its IP address.
If there is no DHCP server on the LAN, the SolarPoint will fall back to the following IP address: 192.168.1.20
Wi-Fi
Connect your notebook, tablet, or smartphone to the SolarPoint SSID named SolarPoint-XYZ, where XYZ represents the last three characters in the MAC address of the SolarPoint.
Once connected to your wireless network, the SolarPoint will use the following IP address: 192.168.153.1

User Interface

1. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the SolarPoint. Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac).
2. Enter ubnt in the Username field.
3. Enter the password in the Password field (the password can be found on the sticker located under the port cover.)
4. Click Set Device Location to set the location for your solar system installation.
5. Click Power on the Settings screen and fill out the battery and solar panel information.

Enabling PoE

To enable PoE on the SolarPoint:

1.  Click Output on the Settings screen.
2.  Click the toggle button from OFF to ON, for each port you want to enable.

Specifications

SM-SP-40

Battery Charging Profile

*Stops charging when limit exceeded and restarts charging with 5° C (9° F) hysteresis.

Note: Maximum charging current is limited by the power available from the solar panel and is not to exceed 7A.

Safety Notices

1. Read, follow and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
3. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.

Limited Warranty

ui.com/support/warranty

The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.

Compliance

FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This radio transmitter (FCC ID: SWX-SMSPW) has been approved by FCC.

ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-SMSPW) has been approved by ISED Canada.

ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-SMSPW) has been approved by ISED Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:

• This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment, this equipment may cause radio interference.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

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