If no automatic update is set for the inverter in the communication product (e.g. SMA Data Manager, Cluster Controller, Sunny Portal) or via the user interface of the inverter, you have the option of carrying out a manual firmware update.
There are two options to update the firmware:
Update the firmware via the user interface of the inverter.
Update the firmware via USB flash drive.
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Download SmartreaderUpdatev1.5.zip - Latest firmware for the Smargo Smartreader Plus from www.koeroe.eu. Smargo firmware ver1.04 Released If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post or view threads: click the register link above to proceed. There are four methods to update the firmware of the UPS: Locally via a Serial or USB connection using the Firmware Upgrade Wizard application. This is the most reliable method and should be used whenever possible. Remotely via the Network Management Card (requires a Network Management Card).; Remotely via SmartConnect-compatible UPS devices (models with a 'C' suffix only – for example.
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Updating firmware via the user interface
Requirements:
An update file with the desired inverter firmware must be available. The update file is, for example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com. To download the update file, it is necessary to enter the serial number of the inverter.
Procedure:
- Activate the user interface ( > Establishing a connection to the user interface).
- Log into the user interface ( > Logging In and Out of the User Interface).
- Select the menu Device Configuration.
- In the inverter row, click on the gear icon and select Update firmware.
- Select [Browse] and select the update file for the inverter.
- Select Update firmware.
- Follow the instructions in the dialog.
Updating the Firmware via USB Flash Drive
Update Smargo Firmware Update
Requirement:
A USB flash drive with maximum 32 GB and file system FAT32 must be available.
Procedure:
- Create an 'UPDATE' folder on the USB stick.
- Save the update file with the desired firmware in the 'UPDATE' folder on the USB flash drive. The update file is, for example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com. Make sure that only the update file to which the inverter is to be updated must be saved on the USB flash drive.
- Disconnect the inverter from any voltage sources and open the enclosure lid of the Connection Unit (see the inverter installation manual).
- Insert the USB flash drive in the USB port on the communication assembly.
- Commission the inverter (see inverter installation manual).
- During start-up phase of the inverter, the desired firmware is being installed. At the same time, the status of the update is shown in the display: Update status: xxxxxxx
- Once the desired firmware has been installed in the inverter, the status successful is shown in the display.
- If the message error occurred is shown in the display, perform the firmware update again.
- Disconnect the inverter from any voltage sources and open the enclosure lid of the Connection Unit (see the inverter installation manual).
- Pull the USB flash drive out of the USB port.
- Commission the inverter (see inverter installation manual).