SMA SUNNY TRIPOWER 5000TL User manual

STP5-9TL-BA-en-10 | TBEN-STP5-9TL | Version 1.0
EN
PV Inverter
SUNNY TRIPOWER
5000TL / 6000TL / 7000TL / 8000TL / 9000TL
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Sunny Tripower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 LED Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Cleaning the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document
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1 Information on this Document
Validity
This document is valid for the following device types as of firmware version 2.00:
• STP 5000TL-20
• STP 6000TL-20
• STP 7000TL-20
• STP 8000TL-20
• STP 9000TL-20
Target Group
This document is intended for end users.
Symbols
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result directly in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result directly in
death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage
Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not
safety-relevant
☐ Indicates an essential requirement for achieving a specific goal
☑ Desired result
✖ A problem that might occur

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Nomenclature
Abbreviations
Complete designation Designation in this document
Electronic Solar Switch ESS
PV plant Plant
SMA Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Sunny Tripower Inverter, product
SMA Webconnect function Webconnect function
Abbreviation Description Explanation
AC Alternating Current ‒
DC Direct Current ‒
EC European Community ‒
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility ‒
LED Light-Emitting Diode ‒
PV Photovoltaics ‒
VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik
Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V.
Association for Electrical, Electronic
and Information Technologies

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2Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers, that converts the direct
current of the PV array into grid-compliant three-phase current and feeds this into the electricity grid.
Figure1: Design of a PV plant with Sunny Tripower
The Sunny Tripower is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Alternative uses of the Sunny Tripower not expressly recommended by SMA Solar Technology AG
are not permitted.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly
recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for this product.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product.
• Read and observe the documentation.
• Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference.

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2.2 Safety Precautions
Electric Shock
High voltages that can cause fatal electric shocks are present in the live components of the inverter.
• Do not open the inverter.
• All work on the inverter (e.g. repairs, modification) must be carried out by skilled persons only.
Burn Hazards
Some parts of the enclosure can become hot during operation.
• During operation, only touch the protective cover and the display.
Yield Loss
Poor heat dissipation can lead to yield loss.
• Do not place any objects on the enclosure.
Inverter Damage
Overvoltages can destroy the inverter.
• If the display message DC overvoltage - Disconnect generator is shown, inform your
installer IMMEDIATELY.

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3 Product Description
3.1 Sunny Tripower
The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers, that converts the direct
current of the PV array into grid-compliant three-phase current and feeds this into the electricity grid.
Figure2: Design of the Sunny Tripower
Position Designation
A Ventilation grids
B Additional sticker on the type label
CType Label
D Electronic Solar Switch
EProtective cover
FLEDs
GDisplay
HEnclosure lid
I Screws and conical spring washers of the enclosure lid

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Symbols on the Inverter
Symbol Designation Explanation
Inverter This symbol defines the function of the
green LED. The green LED indicates the
operating state of the inverter.
Observe the documentation. This symbol defines the function of the
red LED. The red LED indicates an error.
• Contact installer.
Bluetooth This symbol defines the function of the
blue LED. The blue LED indicates that
communication via Bluetooth is
activated.
QR Code® By scanning this QR Code®, the solar
power professional installing the inverter
can register the inverter and take part in
the SMA bonus programme.