1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG
Quick Reference GuideSI44M-60H-80H-12-IS-xx-124
• SI6.0H-12 (SunnyIsland 6.0H)
• SI8.0H-12 (SunnyIsland 8.0H)
1.2 Target Group
The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must have the
following skills:
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Knowledge of how batteries work and are operated
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing, repairing and using electrical
devices, batteries and installations
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, standards and directives
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
• Knowledge of and compliance with the documents of the battery manufacturer with all safety information
1.3 Content and Structure of this Document
This document contains safety information as well as graphical instructions on installing and commissioning (see page
274). Observe all information and carry out the actions illustrated graphically in this document in the specified order.
The document solely contains the information that is required for installing the inverter according to the standard
systems defined in this document.
Standard system System components contained
Three-phase off-grid system SunnyIsland, battery with battery fuse, PV inverter, loads and generator
Three-phase SMAFlexibleStor-
ageSystem SunnyIsland, battery with battery fuse, SMAEnergyMeter, PV inverter, loads
and existing protective devices
Three-phase battery-backup sys-
tem SunnyIsland, battery with battery fuse, SMAEnergyMeter, PV inverter, loads
and automatic transfer switch
No grounding of the battery
According to the standard systems defined in this document, grounding of the battery is not permitted.
The latest version of this document and the comprehensive manual for installation, commissioning, configuration and
decommissioning are to be found in PDF format and as eManual at www.SMA-Solar.com. You will find the QR code
that links to the eManual on the title page of this document. You can also call up the eManual via the user interface of
the product.
Illustrations in this document are reduced to the essential information and may deviate from the real product.
1.4 Symbols in the Document
Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation
Section in which the installation and
commissioning process is illustrated
graphically.
SunnyIsland
Fuse PV inverter
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