SMA SUNNY BOY 3000HF User manual

SB20HF-30HF-IA-IEN120431 | IMEN-SB20_25_30HF | Version 3.1
EN
PV Inverter
SUNNY BOY 2000HF / 2500HF / 3000HF
Installation Manual

You can operate the display by tapping it:
• Tapping the enclosure lid once: The backlight is activated, switch between the power range of the last 16
feed-in hours to the energy yields of the last 16 days, switch to the next text line
• Tapping twice in quick succession (applies as of firmware version 2.30): The inverter shows the display
messages from the startup phase again (see section 7.2)
Current power
Daily energy
Total energy generated since the Sunny Boy was installed
Text line for displaying an event
Bluetooth connection to other Sunny Boy
Input voltage/input current Grid relay
Grid event number
Sunny Boy event number
Power reduction due to excessive temperature • Clean the fan, if necessary (only for
SB 2500HF-30 / 3000HF-30)
• Sunny Boy might need better ventilation
PV array event number
Power range of the past 16 feed-in hours or energy yield of the last 16 days (display can be switched by tapping on the display)
Interference that can be remedied on-site (see section 10.3)
Device fault: Contact SMA Service Line.
Output voltage/output current

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Identifying the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Selecting the Mounting Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Mounting the Inverter with the Wall Mounting Bracket . . . . . . 17
5 The Communication Module (Quick Module) . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Interior View of the Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3 Configuring the inverter via the Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3.1 SMA Grid Guard Protected Country Data Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3.2 Checking the Country Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3.3 Opening the Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.4 Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switch . . . . . 28

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5.3.5 Communication via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3.6 Closing the Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4 Mounting the Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.5 Changes via Rotary Switches after Installation of the
Quick Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6 Disassembling the Quick Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.2 Overview of the Connection Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.3 Connection to the Power Distribution Grid (AC). . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.1 Conditions for the AC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Power Distribution Grid (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.3 Connecting Additional Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.4 Connecting the PV Array (DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.4.1 Conditions for the DC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.4.2 Assembling the DC Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.4.3 Opening the DC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.4.4 Connecting the PV Array (DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1 Commissioning the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2 Display Messages During the Startup Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3 Self‑Test in Accordance with ENEL Guideline,
Ed. 1.1 (Applies to Italy Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.3.1 Starting the Self‑Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.3.2 Test Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.3 Abortion of the Self‑Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.3.4 Restarting the Self‑Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources . . . . . . 58
9 Maintenance and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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9.1 Cleaning the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.2 Checking the Heat Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.2.1 Cleaning the Fans (only for SB 2500HF-30 / 3000HF-30). . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.2.2 Checking the Fan (only for SB 2500HF-30 / 3000HF-30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.3 Checking the Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) for Wear . . . . . . . 64
10 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.1 Green LED glowing or flashing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.2 Event Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.3 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.1 Checking the PV Array for Ground Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.2 Checking the Function of the Varistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
12 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12.1 Disassembling the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12.2 Replacing the Enclosure Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12.3 Packing the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.4 Storing the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
12.5 Disposing of the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.1 Sunny Boy 2000HF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.2 Sunny Boy 2500HF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13.3 Sunny Boy 3000HF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
14 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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1 Information on this Manual
1.1 Validity
This manual describes the mounting, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
procedures for the following SMA inverters:
• Sunny Boy 2000HF (SB 2000HF‑30)
• Sunny Boy 2500HF (SB 2500HF‑30)
• Sunny Boy 3000HF (SB 3000HF‑30).
Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
1.2 Target group
This manual is for electrically qualified persons. The tasks described in this manual may be performed
by electrically qualified persons only.
1.3 Additional Information
You will find further information on special topics such as designing a miniature circuit‑breaker or the
description of the parameters and measured values at www.SMA.de/en.
Refer to the user manual provided for detailed information on operating the inverter.

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1.4 Symbols Used
The following types of safety instructions and general information are used in this manual:
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 indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided.
Information
Information provides tips that are valuable for the optimal installation and operation of
your product.
☑ This symbol indicates the result of an action.

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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Boy is a PV inverter which converts the direct current of a PV array into grid‑compliant
alternating current and feeds this into the power distribution grid.
Principle of a PV plant with this Sunny Boy
The Sunny Boy is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The Sunny Boy may only be operated with PV arrays (PV modules and cabling) of protection class II.
The PV modules used must be suitable for use with the Sunny Boy and must be released by the module
manufacturer.
Alternative uses, modifications to the Sunny Boy, and installation of component parts not expressly
recommended or sold by SMA Solar Technology AG are not permitted.
Persons with limited physical or mental abilities may only work with the Sunny Boy following proper
instruction and under constant supervision. Children are forbidden to play with the Sunny Boy.
Keep the Sunny Boy away from children.
Only use the Sunny Boy in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation.
Any other use can result in personal injury or property damage.
• Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
• Do not mount the inverter in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.
• Do not mount the inverter in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The enclosed documentation is part of this product. Read and follow the documentation for the proper
and optimum use of the Sunny Boy. Keep this documentation in a convenient place for future
reference.

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2.2 Safety Instructions
DANGER!
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter.
• All work on the inverter may only be carried out by an electrically qualified person.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts.
The enclosure may become hot during operation.
• Do not touch the inverter's enclosure during operation.
CAUTION!
Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of irradiation.
• Do not stay closer than 20 cm from the inverter for any length of time.
PV array grounding
Comply with local regulations when grounding the modules and the PV array.
SMA Solar Technology AG recommends connecting the array frame and other electrically
conductive surfaces so that there is continuous conduction and to ground them in order to
ensure maximum protection for property and persons.

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2.3 Explanation of Symbols
This section gives an explanation of all the symbols found on the inverter and on the type label.
2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter
* QR‑Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol Explanation
Operation display.
Indicates the operating state of the inverter.
An error has occurred.
Read section 11"Troubleshooting" (page72) to remedy the error.
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology.
Shows the status of Bluetooth communication.
DC load disconnection unit Electronic Solar Switch (ESS).
• When the Electronic Solar Switch is plugged in, the DC electric
circuit is closed.
• To interrupt the DC electric circuit and disconnect the inverter
securely under load, you have to first pull out the Electronic Solar
Switch and then remove all DC connectors as described in
section 8"Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources"
(page58).
QR‑Code®* for SMA Bonus program
You will find information on the SMA bonus program at
www.SMA‑Bonus.com.
Symbol Explanation
Danger to life due to high voltages
The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter may only be
carried out by an electrically qualified person.
Rist of burns due to hot enclosure parts
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during
operation. Allow the inverter to cool down sufficiently before carrying out
any work. Wear personal protective equipment such as safety gloves.

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Observe documentation
Observe all documentation that is delivered with the inverter.
Proper disposal
Do not dispose of the inverter together with the household waste.
CE mark.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable
EC guidelines.
The inverter has a transformer.
Direct current (DC)
Alternating current (AC)
Degree of protection
The inverter is portected against dust intrusion and water jets from any
angle.
Outdoor
The inverter is suitable for outdoor installation.
RAL quality mark for solar products
The inverter complies with the requirements of the German Institute for
Quality Assurance and Labeling.
Device class label.
The inverter is equipped with a wireless component that complies with the
harmonized standards.
Certified safety
The inverter was tested by VDE and complies with the requirements of the
German Product Safety Act.
Australian mark of conformity.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian
guidelines.
Korean mark of conformity.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable Korean
guidelines.
Symbol Explanation

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3 Unpacking
3.1 Scope of Delivery
Check the delivery for completeness and any visible external damage. Contact your specialty retailer
if anything is damaged or missing.
*for SB 2500HF-30 / 3000HF-30 with fan
Object Quantity Description
A1 Sunny Boy
B1 Wall mounting bracket
C1Document set
D1 Additional sheet with inverter default settings
E1 Installation manual
F1User manual
G1 DC load disconnection unit Electronic Solar Switch*
H1 Communication module (Quick Module)
I4 Sealing plugs for DC connectors
K4 DC connectors (2 x positive, 2 x negative)
L1 AC coupling socket, protective cap for AC jack on inverter,
threaded sleeve, sealing ring, clamping nut
M1 Connection screw for anti‑lifting lock

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3.2 Identifying the Inverter
You can identify the inverter using the type label. The type label is on the right‑hand side of the
enclosure.
The serial number (Serial No.) and the type (Type / Model) of the inverter, as well as device‑specific
characteristics, are specified on the type label.

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4 Assembly
4.1 Safety
4.2 Selecting the Mounting Location
Consider the following requirements when selecting the mounting location:
• The mounting method and location must be suitable for the inverter's weight and dimensions
(see section 13"Technical Data" (page81)).
• Mount on a solid surface.
• The mounting location must at all times be clear and safely accessible without the use of
additional aids such as scaffolding or lifting platforms. Non‑fulfillment of these criteria may
restrict servicing.
DANGER!
Danger to life due to fire or explosion.
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
• Do not mount the inverter in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.
• Do not mount the inverter in potentially explosive atmospheres.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts.
• Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently during
operation.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the inverter.
• Take the inverter's weight of approx. 17 kg into account for mounting.

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• Mount vertically or tilted backwards at a maximum angle of 30°.
• The connection area must point downward.
• Never mount the device with a forward tilt.
• Never install the device with a sideways tilt.
• Do not mount horizontally.
• Mount at eye level to allow operating states to be read at all times.
• The ambient temperature should be below +40°C to ensure optimal operation.
• Do not expose the inverter to direct solar irradiation as this can cause excessive heating and
thus power reduction.
• In living areas, do not mount the unit on plasterboard walls or similar to avoid audible vibrations.
When in use, the inverter emits noises which may be perceived as a nuisance in a living area.
• Observe the minimum clearances to walls, other
inverters, or objects as shown in the diagram in
order to ensure sufficient heat dissipation and
sufficient space for removing the Electronic Solar
Switch.
Multiple inverters installed in areas with high ambient temperatures
If necessary, increase the clearances between the individual inverters. In addition, make
sure there is enough fresh‑air supply to ensure sufficient cooling of the inverters.

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4.3 Mounting the Inverter with the Wall Mounting Bracket
1. Use the wall mounting bracket as a drilling template and mark the positions of the drill holes.
Number of drill holes to use
• When mounting onto the wall, use 1 top hole on the right‑hand side and 1 top hole
on the left‑hand side. If necessary, use the lowest hole in the middle for extra support.
• Use the top and bottom center holes when mounting to a pillar.

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2. Attach the wall mounting bracket to the wall using
appropriate screws
(diameter min. 6 mm, max 8 mm) and washers
(outer diameter min. 12 mm, max. 24 mm).
3. Transport the inverter using the handles on the
sides.
4. Insert the inverter into the wall mounting bracket
from above using the mounting slots.

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5. Check to ensure that the inverter is correctly seated.
6. Use the connection elements (see item "M" in the
scope of delivery on page 13) provided to fix the
inverter and prevent it from being lifted out of place.
To do this, push the connection elements through
the plastic flap on the bottom of the inverter and
into the wall mounting bracket.
☑ The inverter is now securely mounted to the wall.

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Optional Anti‑Theft Protection
To protect the inverter from theft, you can lock it to the
wall mounting bracket with a padlock.
The padlock must meet the following requirements:
•Size:
A: maximum 6 mm diameter
B: 21 – 35 mm
C: 20 – 33 mm
D: 40 – 60 mm
E: 13 – 21 mm
•Stainless
• Hardened shackle
• Secured lock cylinder
Storage of the key
Store the key carefully for possible service purposes.