
2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG
Operating manualSHP-20-BE-en-128
2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The SunnyHighpower is a transformerless PVinverter. It converts the direct current from the
PVarray into grid-compliant three-phase current and feeds it into the utility grid via a separate
transformer.
The product is intended for use in industrial environments.
The product complies with EN55011 of class A, group 1:
• a.c. mains power port: ≤ 20 kVA
• d.c. power port: > 75 kVA
• Electromagnetic radiation disturbance: ≤ 20 kVA
In accordance with EN55011, the product must only be operated at locations where the distance
between the product and third-party radio-communication installations is greater than 30m. This
distance must be maintained from persons carrying radio or electromagnetically sensitive
equipment.
The product is not intended to be used in living areas and cannot provide protection of radio
reception against interference signals in such environments.
The product is suitable for operation in a chemically active environment in accordance with
IEC60721-3-4 as per Class4C2.
The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The product must only be operated with PV modules of protection class II in accordance with
IEC61730, application class A. The PV modules must be compatible with this product.
The product may only be operated in connection with a suitable medium-voltage transformer. The
low-voltage side must be configured in a star formation and the neutral point must be grounded (for
information about the requirements of the medium-voltage transformer, consult the technical
information "Important Requirements for Medium-Voltage Transformers" under www.SMA-
Solar.com).
The product is not equipped with an integrated transformer and therefore has no galvanic isolation.
The product must not be operated with PV modules whose outputs are grounded. This can cause
the product to be destroyed. The product may be operated with PV modules whose frame is
grounded.
PV modules with a high capacity to ground must only be used if their coupling capacity does not
exceed 32μF (for information on how to determine the coupling capacity, see the Technical
Information "Leading Leakage Currents" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges and their installation
requirements at all times.
The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar
Technology AG and the grid operator.
Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any
other application may cause personal injury or property damage.