What is best internet monitoring system for older SMA sunnyboy 5000 transformer inverters?

rollandelliott

SMA used to make a Bluetooth monitor LCD display and the user could download the data to a pc, is there a better internet integrated solution now a days. it could even be a wired solution.  

bill von novak

rollandelliott said:

SMA used to make a Bluetooth monitor LCD display and the user could download the data to a pc, is there a better internet integrated solution now a days. it could even be a wired solution.  

For very basic monitoring I have had good luck with the Sense system.  Captures total solar generation and can isolate consumption down to individual loads.

rollandelliott

looks like the recommended product is discontinued and people want $400 for it on ebay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82JN9vW-I_U

rollandelliott

this is what I currently have hooked up to my SMA 5000w and 600w inverters
I think I can use this freeware software to connect to a regular pc for monitoring
https://github.com/vdeconinck/SMysqLogger

only question I have to figure out is where the heck is the rj45 connector located at on the sunny boy inverter?

rollandelliott

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTAi7amXG5E

above video 1:30 mark shows how to splice ethernet into sunnyboy 5000w unit. their piggyback card looks slightly different than mine anyone know if the differences are just cosmetic or important?

billybob9

Just thought I'd show the SMA Sunnyboy 5.0 and a reminder that the lid is actually a door that is hinged on top.

billybob9

Sorry , this is the SMA Shutdown box.