SMA SUNNY MINI CENTRAL 4600A User manual

SMC46-60A-BA-BEN114230 | TBEN-SMC46-60A | Version 3.0
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PV inverter
SUNNY MINI CENTRAL 4600A/5000A/6000A
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Display Messages during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Display Messages during a Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 DC overvoltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 LED signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 16
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.2 Measurement Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1 Information on this Manual
1.1 Validity
This manual covers the following devices:
• SMC 4600A
• SMC 5000A
• SMC 6000A
• SMC 4600A‑11
• SMC 5000A‑11
• SMC 6000A‑11
• SMC 5000A‑IT
• SMC 6000A‑IT
1.2 Target group
This manual is for the operator.
1.3 Additional Information
You will find additional information on the device‑specific technical data in the installation manual
provided.
You will find additional information on special subjects (e.g. description of the operating parameters)
in the download area at www.SMA.de/en.

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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 the
product.

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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Mini Central is a PV inverter, which converts the direct current of the PV array to
grid‑compliant alternating current and feeds it into the power distribution grid.
Operating Principle of a PV Plant with Sunny Mini Central
The Sunny Mini Central is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The Sunny Mini Central may only be operated with PV arrays (PV modules and cabling) of protection
class II. Do not connect any energy sources other than PV modules to the Sunny Mini Central.
Do not use the Sunny Mini Central for purposes other than those described here. Alternative uses,
modifications to the Sunny Mini Central or the installation of components not expressly recommended
or sold by SMA Solar Technology AG void the warranty claims and operation permission. Contact
the SMA Service Line if you need clarification regarding the intended use of the inverter.
This manual is a part of the Sunny Mini Central. Observe all of the activities described in this
document. Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

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2.2 Safety Instructions
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltage in the inverter.
Even when no external voltage is present, there can still be high voltages in the inverter.
The following work should only be carried out by a trained electrically skilled person:
• Electrical installation
• Repair
• Modification
CAUTION!
Risk of burns through contact with the enclosure during operation.
• Only touch the enclosure lid and display during operation.
NOTICE!
Damage to the inverter through overvoltage, if the yellow LED flashes 4 times.
• Inform your installer immediately if the yellow LED
should start flashing and the following display
message appears.
!PV-Overvoltage!
!DISCONNECT DC!

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2.3 Explanation of Symbols
2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter
* This function is valid from firmware version 2.15.
** QR‑Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Symbol Explanation
Operation display.
Ground fault or varistor defective. Inform your installer.
An error has occurred. Inform your installer immediately.
You can operate the display by tapping the enclosure lid.
• Tapping once: The background light switches on or the display scrolls
one message further.
• 2 taps in quick succession*: The inverter shows the device type, the
firmware version and the configured standard
(see section 4.2"Display Messages during Operation" (page12)).
QR‑Code®** for SMA bonus program
You will find information on the SMA bonus program at
www.SMA‑Bonus.com.

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2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol Explanation
Beware of hazardous voltage.
The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter may only be
carried out by an electrically qualified person.
Beware of hot surface.
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during
operation.
Observe all documentation that accompanies the inverter.
The inverter must not be disposed of together with the household waste.
Further disposal information can be found in the enclosed installation
manual.
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 IP65
The inverter is protected against dust intrusion and water jets from any
angle.
RAL quality mark for solar products
The inverter complies with the requirements of the German Institute for
Quality Assurance and Labeling.