SMA SUNNY TRIPOWER CORE1 Operating and safety instructions

SUNNY TRIPOWER
STP50-40-COM-RM-xx-11 | 105524-00.03 | Version 1.1
Spare-part set "Communication Assembly"
for SUNNYTRIPOWERCORE1 (STP
50-40) / CORE1- US (STP 50-US-40 / STP
33-US-41 / STP 50- US-41 / STP 62-
US-41) / CORE1-JP (STP 50-JP-40)
NR-PC-KP20L.BG1 / NR-PL-KP20-41-1

STP50-40-COM-RM-xx-112
ENGLISH Replacement Manual................................................................3
DEUTSCH Austauschanleitung.................................................................22
ČEŠTINA Návod kvýměně ....................................................................43
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Οδηγίες αντικατάστασης........................................................63
ESPAÑOL Instrucciones para la sustitución............................................84
FRANÇAIS Instructions de remplacement............................................. 105
ITALIANO Istruzioni per la sostituzione ............................................... 126
NEDERLANDS Vervangingshandleiding..................................................... 147
PORTUGUÊS Manual de substituição ....................................................... 168
ROMÂNĂ Instrucțiuni de schimb .......................................................... 189
TÜRKÇE Değiştirme kılavuzu ............................................................. 210
日本語 交換説明書........................................................................... 230
Contact...................................................................................250

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Legal Provisions
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part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or
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respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and/or software it may describe, including
(with no limitation) any implied warranties of utility, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose. All such representations or warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA Solar
Technology AG nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages under any circumstances.
The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes, and thus the
above exclusion may not apply.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made to make this
document complete, accurate and up-to-date. Readers are cautioned, however, that product
improvements and field usage experience may cause SMA Solar Technology AG to make changes
to these specifications without advance notice or per contract provisions. SMA Solar Technology
AG shall not be responsible for any damages, including indirect, incidental or consequential
damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to, omissions,
typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material.
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Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document................................................. 5
1.1 Validity........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Target Group.............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Content and Structure of this Document ................................................................... 5
1.4 Levels of Warning Messages.................................................................................... 5
1.5 Symbols in the Document .......................................................................................... 6
1.6 Typographical Elements in the Document ................................................................ 6
1.7 Designations in the Document................................................................................... 7
2 Safety ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................... 8
3 Scope of Delivery..................................................................... 12
4 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources................. 13
5 Removing the Communication Assembly............................... 15
6 Installing the Communication Assembly ................................ 18
7 Commissioning the Inverter..................................................... 19
8 Returning and Disposing of the Defective Assembly ............ 21
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1 Information on this Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for:
• NR-PC-KP20L.BG1 (Spare-part set "Communication Assembly" for STP 50-40 / STP 50-
US-40 / STP 50-JP-40)
• NR-PL-KP20-41-1 (Spare-part set "Communication Assembly" for STP33-US-41 / STP50-
US-41 / STP62-US-41
1.2 Target Group
The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified
persons must have the following skills:
• Within the SMA factory warranty, SMA Solar Technology AG recommends participation in an
SMA training course to perform the activities described in this document. This ensures the
quality requirements for proper replacement of assemblies. The type of training and the media
used may vary from country to country.
• Outside the SMA factory warranty, SMA Solar Technology AG recommends participation in
an SMA training course to perform the activities described in this document. This ensures the
quality requirements for proper replacement of assemblies. The type of training and the media
used may vary from country to country.
• Knowledge of how to safely disconnect SMA inverters
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing, repairing and
using electrical devices and installations
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, standards and directives
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
1.3 Content and Structure of this Document
This document describes how to replace components.
Illustrations in this document are reduced to the essential information and may deviate from the real
product.
1.4 Levels of Warning Messages
The following levels of warning messages may occur when handling the product.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
1.5 Symbols in the Document
Symbol Explanation
Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not safety-rele-
vant
☐
Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal
☑
Desired result
✖
A problem that might occur
Example
Sections describing activities to be performed by qualified persons only
1.6 Typographical Elements in the Document
Typography Use Example
bold • Messages
• Terminals
• Elements on a user interface
• Elements to be selected
• Elements to be entered
• Connect the insulated
conductors to the terminals
X703:1 to X703:6.
• Enter 10 in the field
Minutes.
>• Connects several elements to be
selected
• Select Settings > Date.
[Button]
[Key]
• Button or key to be selected or
pressed
• Select [Enter].
# • Placeholder for variable
components (e.g., parameter
names)
• Parameter WCtlHz.Hz#
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1.7 Designations in the Document
Complete designation Designation in this document
Sunny Tripower CORE1 Inverter, product
Communication assembly (COM) COM assembly, COM, assembly
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2.1 Intended Use
The COM spare parts kit enables the replacement of the communication assembly in SMA
inverters.
The product must only be installed in the following SMA inverters:
Spare parts set Inverters
NR-PC.KP20L.BG1 STP 50-40
STP 50-JP-40
STP 50-US-40
NR-PL-KP20-41-1 STP33-US-41
STP50-US-41
STP62-US-41
Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any
other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
Alterations to the SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express
written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and
warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG
shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as the
intended use.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a
convenient, dry place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
This document does not replace and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal
or national laws, regulations or codes applicable to the installation, electrical safety and use of the
product. SMA Solar Technology AG assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-
compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.
If the replacement and all activities stated in this document are carried out by persons who are not
qualified within the meaning of this documentation, this will void the guarantee and warranty claims
and in most cases terminate the operating permit. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held
liable for any damage caused directly or indirectly due to such changes by unauthorized persons.
2.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep the manual for future reference.
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements. As
with all electrical or electronical devices, there are residual risks despite careful construction. To
prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product,
read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
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DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or cables of the
inverter are touched
High voltages are present in the conductive components or cables of the inverter. Touching live
parts and cables of the inverter results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.
• After disconnection, wait 5 minutes until the capacitors have discharged.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are
touched
When exposed to light, the PV modules generate high DC voltage which is present in the DC
cables. Touching live DC cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.
• Do not disconnect the DC connectors under load.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live system components in
case of a ground fault
If a ground fault occurs, parts of the system may still be live. Touching live parts and cables
results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.
• Touch the cables of the PV array on the insulation only.
• Do not touch any parts of the substructure or frame of the PV array.
• Do not connect PV strings with ground faults to the inverter.
• Ensure that no voltage is present and wait five minutes before touching any parts of the PV
system or the product.
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WARNING
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
In rare cases, an explosive gas mixture can be generated inside the inverter under fault
conditions. In this state, switching operations can cause a fire inside the inverter or explosion.
Death or lethal injuries due to hot or flying debris can result.
• In the event of a fault, do not perform any direct actions on the inverter.
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the inverter.
• Do not operate the DC load-break switch on the inverter in the event of ground fault
• Disconnect the PV array from the inverter via an external disconnection device. If there is no
disconnecting device present, wait until no more DC power is applied to the inverter.
• Disconnect the AC circuit breaker, or keep it disconnected in case it has already tripped,
and secure it against reconnection.
• Only perform work on the inverter (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing
personal protective equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves,
eye and face protection, respiratory protection).
WARNING
Risk of injury due to toxic substances, gases and dusts.
In rare cases, damages to electronic components can result in the formation of toxic substances,
gases or dusts inside the inverter. Touching toxic substances and inhaling toxic gases and dusts
can cause skin irritation, burns or poisoning, trouble breathing and nausea.
• Only perform work on the inverter (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing
personal protective equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves,
eye and face protection, respiratory protection).
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the inverter.
WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock from destruction of the measuring device
due to overvoltage
Overvoltage can damage a measuring device and result in voltage being present in the
enclosure of the measuring device. Touching the live enclosure of the measuring device results in
death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range of 1000V or higher.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts
The enclosure and the enclosure lid may get hot during operation. The DC load-break switch can
not become hot.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Wait until the inverter has cooled down before touching the enclosure or enclosure lid.
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