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 [image: Gradient Cap_mini] Lic 773985 millersolar.com <http://www.millersolar.com/> 805-438-5600 *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Howie Michaelson *Sent:* Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:16 AM *To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@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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