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.

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3.2 Display
The display shows the current operating data of the inverter (e.g. current power, daily energy, total
energy) as well as any events and errors. The energy and power are displayed as bars in the
diagram.
The display values may deviate from the actual values and must not be used for billing purposes.
The values measured by the inverter are required for the operational control and to control the current
to be fed into the electricity grid.
Figure3: Design of the display (example)
Position Designation Explanation
APower Current power
B Day Daily energy
C Total Total amount of energy fed in until now
D Active functions The different symbols indicate which functions are enabled or
active for communication, grid management or temperature
derating.
E Line conductor Line conductor to which the displayed values are assigned
F Event number relating
to the electricity grid
Event number of errors relating to the electricity grid
G Output voltage/output
current
Displays output voltage and output current of a line conductor
in alternation
H Event number relating
to the inverter
Event number of errors relating to the inverter
kVAr
kVArh
kWh
MVArh
MWh
kW
kWh
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
K
L
M
I

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Symbols on the Display
I Input voltage/input
current
Displays input voltage and input current of one input in
alternation
K Event number relating
to the PV array
Event number of errors relating to the PV array
L Text line Displays the event or error message
M Power and yield curve Changes in power over the last 16 feed-in hours or the energy
yields over the last 16 days
• In order to switch between the displays, tap once on the
enclosure lid.
Symbol Designation Explanation
Tapping You can operate the display by tapping on the
enclosure lid:
• Tapping once: to activate the backlight, to
scroll to the next text line, to switch
between the power graph of the last
16 feed-in hours and the energy yields of
the last 16 days.
• Tapping twice: the display alternates
automatically between the firmware
version, serial number of the inverter,
NetID, IP address, subnet mask, the
configured country data set and display
language.
Telephone receiver Indicates that an error cannot be rectified on site.
• Contact installer.
Spanner Indicates an error that can be rectified on site by
your installer.
• Contact installer.
Bluetooth Indicates that an active Bluetooth connection is
established
Bluetooth connection
quality
Indicates the quality of the Bluetooth connection
to other Bluetooth devices.
Speedwire Indicates that there is a connection to a network
Position Designation Explanation

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Webconnect function Indicates that connection to Sunny Portal is
possible
Multi-function relay Indicates that the multi-function relay is active
Thermometer Indicates that the power of the inverter is limited
due to excessive temperature
Power limitation Indicates that the external active power limitation
via the Power Reducer Box is active
PV array ‒
Inverter ‒
Grid relay A closed grid relay indicates that the inverter is
feeding into the electricity grid.
An open grid relay indicates that the inverter is
disconnected from the electricity grid.
Electricity grid ‒
Symbol Designation Explanation

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3.3 Type Label
The type label uniquely identifies the inverter. The type label is located on the right-hand side of the
enclosure. Next to the type label, you can find an additional sticker with information on how to
register in Sunny Portal.
Figure4: Design of the type label and the additional sticker
You require the information on the type label to use the inverter safely and for and for
SMA Service Line support. The type label must be permanently attached to the inverter.
Position Designation Explanation
A Model Inverter device type
B Serial No. Inverter serial number
C Device-specific characteristics ‒
D Additional information Field for additional information, e.g.
country-specific standards
EDate of manufacture Inverter manufacture date (year-month-day)
F Additional sticker Internet address, identification key (PIC) and
registration key (RID) for registration in
Sunny Portal

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Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol Designation Explanation
Danger to life due to high
voltages
The product operates at high voltages.
All work on the inverter must be carried
out by skilled persons only.
Risk of burns from hot surfaces The product can become hot during
operation. Avoid contact during
operation.
Observe the documentation. Observe all documentation that is
supplied with the product.
Danger If a second protective conductor is
required, the inverter enclosure must be
be additionally earthed.
DC Direct current
Without transformer The product does not have a
transformer.
AC Three-phase alternating current with
neutral conductor
WEEE marking Do not dispose of the product together
with the household waste but in
accordance with the locally applicable
regulations for electronic waste.
CE marking The product complies with the
requirements of the applicable
EC guidelines.
Device class ID The product is equipped with a wireless
component and complies with device
class 2.
Degree of protection The product is protected against dust
intrusion and water jets from any angle.
Outdoor The product is suitable for outdoor
installation.

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3.4 Electronic Solar Switch (ESS)
The DC switch-disconnector consists of an ESS and the DC connectors. The ESS must be securely
inserted into the underside of the inverter and may only be removed by a skilled person.
A Bluetooth antenna, increasing the radio range, is integrated into the ESS.
3.5 Communication
The inverter is equipped with Bluetooth communication as standard. Additionally, it features
Speedwire communication with Webconnect function.
The inverter can communicate with special SMA communication products (e.g. data logger, software)
and other inverters via Bluetooth.
If you would like to communicate via Bluetooth, you can protect the inverter with a plant password
for the user and a plant password for the installer. All inverters are delivered with a standard plant
password for the user (0000) and a standard plant password for the installer (1111). To protect the
plant from unauthorised access, you must change the plant passwords using Sunny Explorer
(for information on changing the plant password, refer to the Sunny Explorer help).
If you do not want to communicate via Bluetooth, have the Bluetooth communication deactivated by
a skilled person. This protects your PV plant from unauthorised access.
You can connect the inverter to your network via Speedwire. If you use the Webconnect function and
have registered your plant in Sunny Portal, Sunny Portal can call up the latest data from your inverter
(for information on how to register your PV plants in Sunny Portal, refer to the Sunny Portal user
manual at www. SMA-Solar.com).
RAL quality mark for solar
products
The product complies with the
requirements of the German Institute for
Quality Assurance and Labelling.
Certified safety The product is VDE-tested and complies
with the requirements of the German
Equipment and Product Safety Act.
C-Tick The product complies with the
requirements of the applicable
Australian EMC standards.
Symbol Designation Explanation

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4LED Signals
The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter.
Designation Status Explanation
Green LED glowing Operation
In the case of an event, the event message is shown in the
display.
flashing The requirements for connecting to the electricity grid
have not been met.
Red LED glowing Error
The display shows the error message and event number.
• Contact installer.
Blue LED glowing Bluetooth communication is activated.

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5 Cleaning the Inverter
•
Damage to the display due to the use of cleaning agents
• If the inverter is dirty, clean the enclosure lid, the display and the LEDs using only clean
water and a cloth.

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6Glossary
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a radio technology that allows the inverter and other communication products to
communicate with each other. For Bluetooth communication, the Bluetooth devices do not need to be
within sight of each other.
Energy
Energy is the power that a system can supply or consume within a certain time unit. Energy is
measured in Wh (watt hours). If, for instance, your inverter feeds in for half an hour at 3,000 W and
half an hour at 2,000 W, it will have fed a total of 2,500 Wh into the electricity grid.
Power
Power is the product of voltage and electrical current strength. Power is measured in W (watts).
The power shown in the display is an instantaneous value. It indicates the power that your inverter is
currently feeding into the electricity grid.

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7Contact
If you have technical problems, first contact your installer. The following information is required in
order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
•Inverter device type
• Inverter serial number
• Firmware version of the inverter
• Special country-specific settings of the inverter (if applicable)
• The type and number of PV modules connected
• Mounting location and mounting altitude of the inverter
• Three-digit or four-digit event number and display message of the inverter
• Optional equipment, e.g. communication products
• Type of use of the multi-function relay
SMA Solar Technology AG
Sonnenallee 1
34266 Niestetal, Germany
www.SMA.de
SMA Service Line
Inverters: [phone]
Communication: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E‑Mail: [e-mail]