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Operating Manual
SUNNY BOY 3000TL / 3600TL / 4000TL / 5000TL
SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10 | IMEN-SBXTL-21 | Version 1.0 AMERICAN ENGLISH

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document .....................................................7
2 Safety.............................................................................................9
2.1 Intended Use............................................................................... 9
2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons.......................................................... 9
2.3 Safety Precautions..................................................................... 10
3 Scope of Delivery .......................................................................12
4 Product Description.....................................................................13
4.1 Sunny Boy .................................................................................13
4.2 Interfaces and Functions...........................................................16
5 Mounting .....................................................................................18
5.1 Requirements for Mounting ......................................................18
5.2 Mounting the Inverter ...............................................................22
6 Electrical Connection...................................................................23
6.1 Safety during Electrical Connection......................................... 23
6.2 Overview of the Connection Area........................................... 24
6.2.1 View from Below .............................................................................24
6.2.2 Interior View ....................................................................................25
6.3 AC Connection.......................................................................... 26
6.3.1 Requirements for the AC Connection.............................................26
6.3.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid.....................................27
6.3.3 Connecting Additional Grounding ................................................29
6.4 DC Connection .........................................................................30
6.4.1 Requirements for the DC Connection.............................................30
6.4.2 Connecting the PV Array................................................................31

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7 Initial Start-Up .............................................................................33
7.1 Procedure ..................................................................................33
7.2 Configuring the Country Data Set ...........................................33
7.3 Setting the NetID ...................................................................... 34
7.4 Commissioning the Inverter for the First Time..........................36
7.5 Self-Test in Accordance with CEI 0-21 for PV systems
≤ 6kW .................................................................................... 37
7.5.1 Starting the Self-Test........................................................................37
7.5.2 Restarting the Self-Test ....................................................................39
8 Configuration ..............................................................................40
8.1 Procedure ..................................................................................40
8.2 Changing the Display Language.............................................41
8.3 Changing Operating Parameters.............................................42
8.4 Deactivating Grounding Conductor Monitoring.....................42
8.5 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ...............43
9 Operation....................................................................................44
9.1 Display Overview .....................................................................44
9.2 Activating and Operating the Display.....................................46
9.3 Calling Up Display Messages of the Start Phase...................46
10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources....................47
11 Recommissioning the Inverter....................................................49
12 Decommissioning the Inverter ...................................................51

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13 Technical Data.............................................................................53
13.1 DC/AC ...................................................................................... 53
13.1.1 Sunny Boy 3000TL / 3600TL........................................................53
13.1.2 Sunny Boy 4000TL / 5000TL........................................................55
13.2 General Data............................................................................56
13.3 Protective Devices .....................................................................57
13.4 Climatic Conditions...................................................................58
13.5 Equipment..................................................................................58
13.6 Torques ......................................................................................59
13.7 Electronic Solar Switch ............................................................. 59
13.8 Data Storage Capacity ............................................................59
14 Accessories ..................................................................................60
15 Contact.........................................................................................61

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1 Information on this Document
Validity
This document is valid for the following device types from firmware version 2.55:
• SB 3000TL-21 (Sunny Boy 3000TL)
• SB 3600TL-21 (Sunny Boy 3600TL)
• SB 4000TL-21 (Sunny Boy 4000TL)
• SB 5000TL-21 (Sunny Boy 5000TL)
Target Group
This document is intended for qualified persons and end users. Some of the tasks described in this
document may only be performed by persons with the appropriate qualifications (see Section 2.2
"Skills of Qualified Persons", page 9). Such tasks are marked with a warning symbol and the caption
"Qualified person". Tasks that do not require any particular qualification are not marked and can also
be performed by end users.
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Additional Information
Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com:
Document title Document type
SUNNY BOY 3000TL / 3600TL / 4000TL / 5000TL Service Manual
Application for SMA Grid Guard Code Certificate
Leading Leakage Currents Technical Information
Circuit Breaker Technical Information
Module Technology Technical Information
Efficiency and Derating Technical Description
SMA Bluetooth ‒ SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology in Practice Technical Information
SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Technical Description
Firmware Update with SD Card Technical Description
Shade Management Technical Information
Temperature Derating Technical Information
Criteria for Selecting a Residual-Current Device Technical Information
Webconnect Systems in Sunny Portal User Manual
Parameter List Technical Information
Overview of Rotary Switch Positions Technical Information

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Symbols
Nomenclature
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in
minor or moderate injury
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property
damage
Sections describing tasks to be performed by qualified personnel only
Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not
safety-relevant
Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal
Desired result
A problem that could occur
Complete designation Designation in this document
Electronic Solar Switch ESS
PV system System
SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Sunny Boy Inverter, product

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2Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Boy is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers which converts the direct current
of the PV array to grid-compliant alternating current and feeds it into the utility grid.
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The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Protection class II in acco rdance wit h IEC 61703
The product must only be operated with PV arrays of protection class II, in accordance with
IEC 61730, application class A. The PV modules must be suitable for use with this product.
PV modules with a high capacity to ground must only be used if their coupling capacity does not
exceed 1.4 μF (for information on how to calculate the coupling capacity, see Technical Information
"Leading Leakage Currents" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Observe the pe rmitted ope rating range of all componen ts
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges at all times.
Länderzulassung und Freigabe
The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by
SMA Solar Technology AG and the grid operator.
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Use this product only in accordance with the enclosed documentation and with the local standards
and directives. Any other application may cause injury to persons or lead to property damage.
For safety reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly
recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for this product. Unauthorized
modifications and installations will void all warranty claims.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as
appropriate.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a
convenient place for future reference and observe the instructions.
The type label must be permanently attached to the product.
2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons
Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the tasks marked in this document with a warning
symbol and the caption "Qualified person". Qualified persons must have the following skills:
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical
devices and plants
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and plants
• Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives
• Knowledge of and adherence to this document and all safety precautions

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2.3 Safety Precautions
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This section contains safety precautions that must be observed at all times when working on or with
the product.
To prevent personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product,
read this section carefully and follow all safety precautions at all times.
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Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter
The inverter should be mounted, installed and commissioned by qualified persons only.
This also applies to troubleshooting.
• Always operate the inverter in a closed state.
• Do not touch exposed cable ends.
• Have the inverter mounted, installed and commissioned by qualified persons only.
• If an error occurs, have it rectified by qualified persons.
Danger to life due to high voltages
When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the
DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live
components can lead to lethal electric shocks.
• Do not touch the DC conductors.
• Do not touch any live components of the inverter.
• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources, as described
in this document (see Section 10, page 47).
Danger to life due to electric shock
Touching an ungrounded PV module or an array frame can cause a fatal electric shock.
• Connect and ground the PV modules, array frame and electrically conductive surfaces so that
there is continuous conduction. Observe the applicable local regulations.
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts
Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation.
• Do not touch any parts other than the lower enclosure lid of the inverter during operation.