8 Operation
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Operating manual SBxx-1AV-41-BE-en-10 53
3. Select the menu User Settings (see Section8.3, page49) on the start page of the user
interface.
4. In the context menu, select [Starting the installation assistant].
☑ The installation assistant will open.
8.6 Activate WPS Function
The WPS function can be used for different purposes:
• Automatic connection to a network (e.g. via router)
• Direct connection between the product and an end device
Depending on the intended application of the WPS function, the procedure for activation will vary.
Activating WPS function for automatic connection to a network
Requirements:
☐ WLAN must be activated in the product.
☐ WPS must be activated on the router.
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section8.1, page44).
2. Log in as Installer.
3. Start the installation assistant (see Section8.5, page52).
4. Select Network configuration.
5. Select WPS for WLAN network button in the WLAN tab.
6. Select Activate WPS.
7. Select Save and next and exit the installation assistant.
☑ The WPS function is activated and the automatic connection to the network can be
established.
Activating the WPS function for direct connection to the end device.
• Activate the WPS function on the inverter. To do this, tap on the enclosure lid of the inverter
twice.
☑ The blue LED flashes quickly for approx. two minutes. The WPS function is active during
this time.
8.7 Switching WLAN On and Off
The inverter is equipped with an activated WLAN interface as standard. If you do not want to use
WLAN, you can switch the WLAN function off and switch it on again whenever needed. In doing
so, you can switch the WLAN direct connection and the WLAN connection in the local network on
independently of each other.
