SMA SUNNY MINI CENTRAL 7000HV User manual

SMC70HV11-BA-BEN112930 | TBEN-SMC70HV | Version 3.0
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PV inverter
SUNNY MINI CENTRAL 7000HV
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 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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 States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 16
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.2 Measuring 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 7000HV-11
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 Security
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 Serviceline 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
Electric shock
Even when no external voltage is present, there can still be high voltages in the inverter that can cause
electric shocks.
• Electrical installation, repair and retrofitting may only be carried out by a trained electrically
qualified person.
• Persons with limited physical or physical abilities may only perform activities on the inverter after
tuition and under supervision.
• Children may not play with the inverter. Children may not have access to an inverter in
operation.
Burn hazard
Some parts of the Sunny Island enclosure can become hot during operation.
• Only touch the enclosure lid of the inverter during operation.
Destruction of the inverter due to overvoltage
If the yellow LED blinks 4 times, the inverter can be destroyed by overvoltage.
• Inform your installer immediately if the yellow LED blinks and the inverter shows the display
message "!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 2.10.
** QR-Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label
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.
• 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.
Symbol Explanation
Beware of dangerous electrical voltage.
The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter may only be
carried out by electrically qualified persons.
Beware of hot surface.
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during
operation.
Observe all documentation that accompanies the inverter.

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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 penetration by dust particles 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.
Australian mark of conformity.
Chinese mark of conformity.
Korean mark of conformity.
Symbol Explanation