SMA SUNNY BOY 5000TL User manual

PV Inverter
SUNNY BOY 4000TL / 5000TL
SB40TL_50TL-IEN081211 | IME-TB-SBXTL-20 | Version 1.1 EN
Installation Guide

Knocking on the lower lid: • Activation of the background illumination • Switching through the energy values of the past 16 hours to the
daily energy values of the past 16 days
• Switching through the line display
Present output Energy produced today Total energy generated since the Sunny Boy was installed Alphanumeric display for messages
Bluetooth connection to other Sunny Boys
Input voltage / current Grid relay
Event number grid
Sunny Boy event number
Power reduction due to excessive temperature • Fan might need cleaning • Sunny Boy might need better ventilation
Event number PV-generator
Switching between input A and B every 10 seconds
Power curve of the past 16 hours or past 16 days (switching the display is done by knocking on the lid)
Failure that can be removed on site (see chapter 12 "Troubleshooting" (Page 67))
Device fault Please contact SMA.
Output voltage / current
AB

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Table of Contents
1 Notes on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Storage of Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Symbols Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Appropriate Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 General Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Scope of Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Check for Transport Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Identifying the Sunny Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Selecting an Installation Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.1 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.2 Ambient Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1.3 Safety Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1.4 Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.1 Mounting with Wall Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.2 Mounting with a Top-Hat Rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.1 Connection Area Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2 Connection to the Public Grid (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3 Connection of the Solar Generator (DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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6.4 Setting the installation country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.4.1 Checking the Country Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.4.2 Setting Using a Rotary Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.5 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.5.1 Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.5.2 Fault Signaling Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.5.3 Installing the Communication Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8 Opening and Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.1 Opening the Sunny Boy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.2 Closing the Sunny Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.1 Checking Heat Dissipation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.1.1 Cleaning the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.1.2 Testing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.2 Inspection of the Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10 SD Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11.1 Update messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.1 Ground Fault Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.2 Checking the Varistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
13 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
13.1 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
13.2 Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
13.3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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13.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
14 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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1 Notes on this Manual
1.1 Validity
This installation guide describes the installation and commissioning of SMA Sunny Boy 4000TL (SB
4000TL-20) and 5000TL (SB 5000TL-20) type inverters.
1.2 Target Group
Only qualified electricians may install and commission Sunny Boy units.
1.3 Storage of Manuals
All manuals for the Sunny Boy and the installed components must be stored with the system
documentation and be accessible at all times.

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1.4 Symbols Used
The following four types of warnings and general information appear in this document as described
below:
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.

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2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Appropriate Usage
The Sunny Boy is a PV inverter, which converts the DC current of a PV generator to AC current and
feeds it into the public grid.
Principle of a solar system with this Sunny Boy
The Sunny Boy may only be operated with PV generators (modules and cabling) of protection class
II. Do not connect any sources of energy other than solar modules to the Sunny Boy.
When planning the PV system, ensure that the values comply with the permitted operating range of
all components at all times. The free design program "Sunny Design" (www.SMA.de/SunnyDesign)
will assist you in this. The manufacturer of the PV modules must have approved the modules for use
with this Sunny Boy unit. You must also ensure that all measures recommended by the module
manufacturer for long-term maintenance of the module properties are taken (see also Application
Note 2 "Module Technology", in the download area of www.SMA.de).
Do not use the Sunny Boy for purposes other than those described here. Alternative uses,
modifications to the Sunny Boy or the installation of components not expressly recommended or sold
by the manufacturer void the warranty claims and operating license.
Sunny Boy
PV modules
Public grid
Distribution
Input A
Input B

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2.2 General Safety Notices
DANGER!
Lethal danger caused by high voltages in the Sunny Boy!
• All work on the Sunny Boy must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
CAUTION!
Danger of burn injuries due to hot housing parts!
During operation, the upper lid of the housing and the housing body may become hot.
• Only touch the lower housing lid during operation.
CAUTION!
Possible health risks due to the effects of radiation!
• Do not spend long periods of time at a distance of less than 20 cm from the Sunny
Boy.
PV generator ground connection
Comply with the local requirements for grounding the modules and the PV generator.
SMA recommends connecting the generator frame and other electricity conducting
surfaces such that there is continuous conduction and to connect them to the ground in
order to reach maximum protection for property and persons.

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3 Unpacking
3.1 Scope of Delivery
3.2 Check for Transport Damage
Check the Sunny Boy for visible external damage, such as cracks in the housing or display. Please
contact your dealer if you find any damage.
3.3 Identifying the Sunny Boy
You can identify the Sunny Boy using the
name plate. The name plate is on the right
side of the housing.
Object Number Description
A1SunnyBoy
B 1 Wall bracket
C 1 Set of documents with explanations and certificates
D 1 Installation guide, including user manual
Optional 1 Installation guide for communication module
A
BC
D
Serial no.
Device type and
version
Mains voltage
(suitable for 220 -
240 V)

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4 Technical Data
SB 4000TL-20 SB 5000TL-20
Solar generator connection data
Max. input voltage UDC max 550 V a)
Input voltage, MPP range UPV 125 V DC ... 440 V DC
Max. input current IPV max 2 x 15 A
Max. input power PDC 4300 W 5300 W
Number of MPP trackers 2
Max. no. of strings (parallel) 2 x 2
Voltage ripple Upp < 10 % of the input voltage
Operating consumption < 10 W
a) The maximum open circuit voltage, which can occur at a cell temperature of -10 °C, may not
exceed the maximum input voltage.

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Grid connection data
Nominal output power PACnom 4000 W 4600 W /
5000 Wb)
Max. output power PAC, max 4000 W 5000 W
Nominal output current (at 230 V AC) IACnom 17.5 A 20 A
Max. output current IAC, max 22 A 22 A
Harmonic distortion of output current
(at THD < 2 %,
PAC > 0.5 PACnom)
KIAC < 4 %
Nominal AC voltage
Operating range
UACnom
UAC
220 V, 230 V, 240 V
160 V - 280 Vb)
AC grid frequency (self-adjusting)
Operating range
fACnom
fAC
50 Hz, 60 Hz
45 Hz - 65 Hzb)
Power factor
(at nominal output power)
cos phi 1
Overvoltage category III
Test voltage (50 Hz) 1.4kV (1 s routine testing / 5 s type
testing)
Test surge voltage 4 kV (serial interface: 6 kV)
Operating consumption at night < 0.5 W
b) depending on country configuration
SB 4000TL-20 SB 5000TL-20

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General data
EC Declaration of Conformity enclosed set of documents,
download area www.SMA.de
Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 470 mm x 445 mm x 180 mm
Weight approx. 25 kg
Protection rating in accordance with DIN EN 60529 electronic systems: IP65
connection area: IP54
Climatic conditions (DIN EN 50178:1998-04):
Location of type C: class 4K4H
extended temperature range:
-25 °C to +60 °C
extended humidity range:
0 ... 100 %,
extended air pressure range:
79.5 kPa to 106 kPa
Transport of type E: class 2K3
temperature range:
-25 °C ... +70 °C
Operating temperature range -25 °C ... +60 °C
Max. operating altitude 2000 m above sea level
Topology transformerless
Protective function DC side
All-pole isolator on the DC side Electronic Solar Switch,
DC plug connector
Overvoltage protection thermally monitored varistors
Personal protection Insulation monitoring
(Riso > 1 MΩ)
integrated all-pole sensitive leakage
current monitoring unit
Reverse polarity protection via short-circuit diode
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Protective function AC side
Short-circuit proofing current control
All-pole isolator on grid side automatic disconnection device
(SMA grid guard 3)
Efficiency
Max. efficiency ηmax 97.0 %
CEC rebate efficiency ηeuro 96,2 % 96,5 %
Communication interfaces
Bluetooth as standard
RS485 (galvanically isolated) optional
Electronic Solar Switch (ESS)
Electrical service life
(in case of a short circuit, with a nominal current of 35
A)
min. 50 switching processes
Max. switching current 35 A
Max. switching voltage 800 V
Max. PV power approx. 12 kW
Protection rating when plugged IP65
Protection rating when unplugged IP21
SB 4000TL-20 SB 5000TL-20

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Efficiency curve

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5 Installation
5.1 Selecting an Installation Location
5.1.1 Dimensions and Weight
WARNING!
Lethal danger caused by fire or explosion!
The Sunny Boy housing can become hot during operation.
• Do not mount the Sunny Boy on flammable construction materials.
• Do not mount the Sunny Boy in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.
• Do not mount the Sunny Boy in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
CAUTION!
Danger of burn injuries due to hot housing parts!
• Mount the Sunny Boy such that it cannot be touched inadvertently.
470mm
180mm
445mm
25 kg

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5.1.2 Ambient Conditions
• The installation location and installation method must be suitable for the weight and
dimensions.
• Install on a solid surface.
• The installation location must be accessible at all times.
• The ambient temperature should be below 40 °C at all times to guarantee optimal operation.
• Do not expose the Sunny Boy to direct sunlight to avoid a power reduction due to excessive
heating.
• In a living area, do not install the unit on plasterboard walls, etc., as
otherwise audible vibrations are likely to result.
The Sunny Boy can make noises which may be regarded as a nuisance
if it is installed in a living area.
5.1.3 Safety Clearances
Observe the following minimum clearances to walls, other devices or objects to guarantee sufficient
heat dissipation and enough space for pulling the Electronic Solar Switch handle.
Direction Minimum clearance
Sides 10 cm
Top 30 cm
Underside 50 cm
Front 5 cm
Multiple Sunny Boys installed in areas with high ambient temperatures
If necessary, increase the clearance and ensure that the supply of cool air is sufficient to
cool the Sunny Boys.
Electronic
Solar
Switch

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5.1.4 Position
• Vertical installation or tilted back 15° max..
• Never install the unit with a forward tilt.
• Do not install horizontally.
• Install at eye level to allow operating conditions to be read at all times.
5.2 Installation Instructions
5.2.1 Mounting with Wall Brackets
Display
Specifications in mm

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1. Use the wall bracket as a drilling template and mark the positions of the drill holes.
2. Secure the wall bracket using suitable screws (at
least 6 mm in diameter) and washers (min. outer
diameter: 18 mm).
3. Transport the Sunny Boy using the handles at the
sides of the Sunny Boy.
4. Attach the Sunny Boy to the wall bracket slightly to
the left of its final position.
The right edge of the rear wall of the Sunny Boy
must be flush with the right edge of the wall
bracket.
Number of drill holes used
• When wall mounting the unit, use at least two of the horizontal holes and the
lowest hole in the middle.
• Use the two holes in the middle when mounting to a pillar.