SMA sunny boy 2000hf-us User manual

HF_STP_US-BUS095110 | TBUS-20HF | Version 1.0
CA
US
PV Inverter
SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US
User Manual

Knockingontheupperlid: • Activatingthebackgroundillumination • Switchingthroughthepowervaluesofthepast16feed-
inhourstothedailypowervaluesofthepast16days
• Switchingthroughthelinedisplay
Actualoutput
Dailyenergy
Totalenergyfed insincetheSunnyBoywas installed
Event text
BluetoothconnectiontootherSunnyBoys
Inputvoltage/inputcurrent
Gridrelay
Grideventnumber
SunnyBoyeventnumber
Powerreductionduetoexcessivetemperature • Cleanthefan(ifnecessary) • SunnyBoymightneedbetterventilation
PVarrayeventnumber
Powercurve or energy curveofthepast16feed- inhoursorpast16days(switchingthe displayisdonebyknockingonthelid)
Failurethatcanberemovedon-site (seechapter10.3 )
Devicefault PleasecontactSMA.
Outputvoltage/outputcurrent

SMA America, LLC Legal Restrictions
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Important Safety Instructions SMA America, LLC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for models Sunny Boy 2000HF‑US, 2500HF‑US,
3000HF‑US PV inverter, that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the PV inverter.
The models Sunny Boy 2000HF-US, 2500HF-US, 3000HF-US are designed and tested according to
international safety requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain
precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the models Sunny Boy 2000HF-US,
2500HF-US, 3000HF-US. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and
operation of the models Sunny Boy 2000HF-US, 2500HF-US, 3000HF-US, you must carefully read
and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this user manual.
Warnings in this document
A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice,
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all
of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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Other Symbols in this document
In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol
is also used in this user manual:
Markings on this product
The following symbols are used as product markings with the following meanings.
Information
This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you
must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.
Warning regarding dangerous voltage
The product works with high voltages. All work on the product must only be performed
as described in it‘s documentation.
Beware of hot surface
The product can become hot during operation. Do not touch the product during
operation.
Observe the operating instructions
Read the product’s documentation before working on it. Follow all safety precautions
and instructions as described in the documentation.
This inverter is evaluated to UL 1741, which includes assessment to all of the
requirements of IEEE1547 and IEEE1547.1, which are an outgrowth and further
development of the IEEE recommended practices and guidelines contained in IEEE Std.
929-2000. IEEE 929-2000 provides recommendations regarding the proper equipment
and functionality necessary to ensure compatible operation when power generation is
connected to the utility grid. The inverter is additionally evaluated to CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 107.1-1.

General Warnings SMA America, LLC
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General Warnings
General Warnings
All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local codes and National
Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code® CSAC22.1.
The Sunny Boy contains no user-serviceable parts except for the fan on the bottom of the
enclosure. For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA
Service Center.
Before installing or using the Sunny Boy, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings
on the Sunny Boy in this installation guide.
Before connecting the Sunny Boy to the power distribution grid, contact the local power
distribution grid company. This connection must be made only by qualified personnel.

SMA America, LLC Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Notes on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 Appropriate Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Identifying the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 LED Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.1 All LEDs are off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.2 Green LED is flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.3 Green LED is continuously lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.4 Red LED is continuously lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.5 Blue LED is continuously lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Information on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Display Information Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Maintenance and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Cleaning the Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Cleaning the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3 Checking the SMA DC Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 FCC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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SMA America, LLC Notes on this Manual
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1 Notes on this Manual
This manual contains instructions for operating the Sunny Boy inverter. Store this manual so that it is
always easily accessible.
1.1 Validity
This manual applies to the following inverters:
• Sunny Boy 2000HF-US (SB 2000HF-US‑30)
• Sunny Boy 2500HF-US (SB 2500HF-US‑30)
• Sunny Boy 3000HF-US (SB 3000HF-US‑30)
1.2 Target Group
This manual has been prepared for use by qualified personnel and those operating the inverter.
Activities to be carried out by qualified personnel have been noted with safety instructions.
• Qualified Personnel
Qualified personnel have received training and have demonstrated skills and knowledge in the
construction and operation of the device. Qualified personnel are trained to deal with the
dangers and hazards involved in installing electric devices.
•Operator
The operator has been adequately trained and instructed by qualified personnel in order to
ensure safe operation of the inverter.
1.3 Additional Information
The installation guide included with the equipment contains information regarding assembly,
installation, commissioning and maintenance of the inverter as well as technical specifications
pertaining to the equipment.
Further information about SMA America Production, LLC equipment is available in the download
section of the website www.SMA-America.com.
The download section includes, among others, the technical description: ”SMA Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology”.
1.4 Nomenclature
In this document SMA America Production, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are referred
to in the following as SMA.

Safety SMA America, LLC
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2.1 Appropriate Usage
The Sunny Boy is a solar inverter that converts the DC current of the PV array into an AC current and
feeds it into the grid.
Refer to the inverter installation guide for detailed information about the product and its intended use.
The limit values specified in the installation guide of the respective inverter must be strictly adhered to.
The inverter may only be operated with PV arrays (modules and cabling) that have protective
insulation. Do not connect any power sources other than PV modules to the inverter.
Do not use the inverter for purposes other than those described here. Alternative uses, modifications
to the inverter or the installation of components not expressly recommended or sold by the
manufacturer void the warranty claims and operating permission.
Contact the SMA Serviceline if you need clarification regarding proper use of the inverter.
Principle of the string inverter
The string inverter connects solar modules that are connected in series (strings) to the power
distribution grid. Thus, even large PV arrays can be set up using multiple individual strings, each
having its own respective string inverter.
Principle of a grid-connected PV system with a Sunny Boy
Position Description
APV array
BSunny Boy with integrated DC disconnect
CLine circuit breaker
DLoad
EEngery meter
FPower distribution grid