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 thisDocument
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1 Information on this Document
Validity
Thisdocument isvalid for the following device types asof firmware version 2.00:
• STP5000TL-20
• STP6000TL-20
• STP7000TL-20
• STP8000TL-20
• STP9000TL-20
Target Group
Thisdocument isintended for end users.
Symbols
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will result directly in
death or seriousinjury
Indicates a hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result directly in
death or seriousinjury
Indicatesa hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury
Indicatesa situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage
Information that isimportant for a specific topic or goal, but isnot
safety-relevant
☐Indicates an essential requirement for achieving a specific goal
☑Desired result
✖A problemthat might occur

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Nomenclature
Abbreviations
Complete designation Designation in this document
Electronic Solar Switch ESS
PV plant Plant
SMA Bluetooth
®
WirelessTechnology 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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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Tripower isa transformerlessPVinverter with two MPPtrackers, that convertsthe direct
current of the PVarray into grid-compliant three-phase current and feedsthisinto the electricity grid.
Figure1: Design of a PVplant with Sunny Tripower
The Sunny Tripower issuitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Alternative usesof the Sunny Tripower not expressly recommended by SMA Solar Technology AG
are not permitted.
For safety reasons, it isnot permitted to modify the product or install componentsthat are notexplicitly
recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for thisproduct.
The enclosed documentation isan integral part of thisproduct.
• 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 shocksare present in the live componentsof the inverter.
• Do not open the inverter.
• All work on the inverter (e.g. repairs, modification) must be carried out by skilled personsonly.
Burn Hazards
Some partsof 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 objectson the enclosure.
Inverter Damage
Overvoltagescan destroy the inverter.
• If the display message DC overvoltage - Disconnect generator isshown, informyour
installer IMMEDIATELY.

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3 Product Description
3.1 Sunny Tripower
The Sunny Tripower isa transformerlessPVinverter with two MPPtrackers, that convertsthe direct
current of the PVarray into grid-compliant three-phase current and feedsthisinto the electricity grid.
Figure2: Design of the Sunny Tripower
Position Designation
A Ventilation grids
B Additional sticker on the type label
C Type Label
D Electronic Solar Switch
E Protective cover
F LEDs
G Display
H Enclosure lid
I Screwsand conical spring washersof the enclosure lid

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Symbols on the Inverter
Symbol Designation Explanation
Inverter Thissymbol defines the function of the
green LED. The green LED indicates the
operating state of the inverter.
Observe the documentation. Thissymbol definesthe function of the
red LED. The red LED indicatesan error.
• Contact installer.
Bluetooth Thissymbol definesthe function of the
blue LED. The blue LED indicatesthat
communication via Bluetooth is
activated.
QRCode
®
By scanning thisQRCode
®
, the solar
power professional installing the inverter
can register the inverter and take part in
the SMA bonusprogramme.

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3.2 Display
The display showsthe current operating data of the inverter (e.g. current power, daily energy, total
energy) aswell asany events and errors. The energy and power are displayed asbars in the
diagram.
The display valuesmay deviate fromthe actual valuesand must not be used for billing purposes.
Thevaluesmeasured by theinverter arerequired 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
A Power Current power
B Day Daily energy
C Total Total amount of energy fed in until now
D Active functions Thedifferent symbolsindicate which functionsare enabled or
active for communication, grid management or temperature
derating.
E Line conductor Line conductor to which the displayed valuesare assigned
F Event number relating
to the electricity grid
Event number of errorsrelating to the electricity grid
G Output voltage/ output
current
Displaysoutput voltageand output current of a lineconductor
in alternation
H Event number relating
to the inverter
Event number of errors relating to the inverter
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kVArh
kWh
MVArh
MWh
kW
kWh
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Symbols on the Display
I Input voltage/ input
current
Displaysinput 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 Displaysthe event or error message
M Power and yield curve Changesinpower over the last 16 feed-inhoursor theenergy
yieldsover the last 16 days
• Inorder to switchbetweenthedisplays, 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 hoursand the energy yieldsof
the last 16 days.
• Tapping twice: the display alternates
automatically between the firmware
version, serial number of the inverter,
NetID, IPaddress, subnet mask, the
configured country data set and display
language.
Telephone receiver Indicatesthat anerror cannot be rectified on site.
• Contact installer.
Spanner Indicatesan error that canbe rectified on site by
your installer.
• Contact installer.
Bluetooth Indicatesthat an active Bluetooth connection is
established
Bluetooth connection
quality
Indicatesthe 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 Indicatesthat the multi-function relay isactive
Thermometer Indicatesthat the power of the inverter islimited
due to excessive temperature
Power limitation Indicatesthat theexternal active power limitation
via the Power Reducer Box isactive
PVarray ‒
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 fromthe electricity grid.
Electricity grid ‒
Symbol Designation Explanation

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3.3 Type Label
The type label uniquely identifiesthe inverter. The type label islocated 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
E Date of manufacture Inverter manufacture date (year-month-day)
F Additional sticker Internet address, identificationkey (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 operatesat high voltages.
All work on the inverter must be carried
out by skilled persons only.
Risk of burnsfromhot 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 doesnot have a
transformer.
AC Three-phase alternating current with
neutral conductor
WEEEmarking Do not dispose of the product together
with the household waste but in
accordance with the locally applicable
regulationsfor electronic waste.
CEmarking The product complieswith the
requirementsof the applicable
EC guidelines.
Device class ID The product isequipped with a wireless
component and complies with device
class2.
Degree of protection The product isprotected against dust
intrusion and water jetsfromany angle.
Outdoor The product issuitable for outdoor
installation.

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3.4 Electronic Solar Switch (ESS)
The DC switch-disconnector consists of an ESSand the DC connectors. The ESSmust 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, isintegrated into the ESS.
3.5 Communication
The inverter isequipped with Bluetooth communication asstandard. Additionally, it features
Speedwire communication with Webconnect function.
Theinverter cancommunicate withspecial SMA communication products(e.g. data logger, software)
and other invertersvia 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 fromunauthorised access, you must change the plant passwordsusing 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. Thisprotects your PV plant fromunauthorised 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 fromyour inverter
(for information on how to register your PV plantsin Sunny Portal, refer to the Sunny Portal user
manual at www. SMA-Solar.com).
RALquality mark for solar
products
The product complieswith the
requirementsof the German Institute for
Quality Assurance and Labelling.
Certified safety The product isVDE-tested and complies
with the requirementsof the German
Equipment and Product Safety Act.
C-Tick The product complieswith the
requirementsof the applicable
Australian EMC standards.
Symbol Designation Explanation

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4 LED Signals
The LEDsindicate the operating state of the inverter.
Designation Status Explanation
Green LED glowing Operation
Inthe case of anevent, theevent messageisshown in the
display.
flashing The requirementsfor connecting to the electricity grid
have not been met.
Red LED glowing Error
The display showsthe error message and event number.
• Contact installer.
Blue LED glowing Bluetooth communication isactivated.

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

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6 Glossary
Bluetooth
Bluetooth isa radio technology that allowsthe inverter and other communication products to
communicate with each other. For Bluetooth communication, the Bluetoothdevicesdo not need to be
within sight of each other.
Energy
Energy isthe power that a systemcan supply or consume within a certain time unit. Energy is
measured in Wh (watt hours). If, for instance, your inverter feedsin 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 isthe product of voltage and electrical current strength. Power ismeasured in W (watts).
The power shown in the display isaninstantaneous value. It indicatesthe power that your inverter is
currently feeding into the electricity grid.

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7 Contact
If you have technical problems, first contact your installer. The following information isrequired in
order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
• Inverter device type
• Inverter serial number
• Firmware version of the inverter
• Special country-specific settingsof 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]