SMA SUNNY BOY 3.0-US User manual

SUNNY BOY 3.0-US / 3.8-US / 5.0-US /
6.0-US / 7.0-US / 7.7-US
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ENGLISH Installation Manual ESPAÑOL Instrucciones de instalación
FRANÇAIS Instructions d’installation

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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for the following products:
• SB3.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 3.0-US)
• SB3.8-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 3.8-US)
• SB5.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 5.0-US)
• SB6.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 6.0-US)
• SB7.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 7.0-US)
• SB7.7-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 7.7-US)
This manual must be followed when using this product.
The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements, but as
with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing
and/or operating the product. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe
installation and operation of the product, you must carefully read and follow all instructions,
cautions and warnings in this manual.
Warnings in this Document
A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or
practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction
of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or
personal injury.
Symbol Description
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.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Warnings on this Product
The following symbols are used as product markings with the following meanings.
Warning regarding dangerous voltage
The product works with high voltages. All work on the product must only be per-
formed as described in the documentation of the product.
Beware of hot surface
The product can become hot during operation. Do not touch the product during
operation.
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Observe the operating instructions
Read the documentation of the product before working on it. Follow all safety
precautions and instructions as described in the documentation.
General Warnings
All electrical installations must be carried out in accordance with the local electrical standards
and the National Electrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code® CSA
C22.1. 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 and use of
the product, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All installations must
conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of
installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-compliance with such laws
or codes in connection with the installation of the product.
The product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Before installing or using the product, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings in this
manual.
Before connecting the product to the electrical utility grid, contact the local utility company. This
connection must be made only by qualified personnel.
Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only.
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document ................................................. 7
1.1 Validity................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Target group....................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols .............................................................................................. 7
1.4 Additional Information....................................................................... 7
1.5 Nomenclature..................................................................................... 8
1.6 Typographies...................................................................................... 8
2 Safety......................................................................................... 9
2.1 Intended Use ...................................................................................... 9
2.2 Safety Information.............................................................................. 10
3 Scope of Delivery...................................................................... 12
4 Product Description................................................................... 13
4.1 Sunny Boy........................................................................................... 13
4.2 Interfaces and Functions .................................................................... 15
4.3 LED Signals......................................................................................... 17
5 Mounting ................................................................................... 19
5.1 Requirements for Mounting ............................................................... 19
5.2 Mounting the Inverter......................................................................... 22
6 Electrical Connection................................................................. 25
6.1 Safety during Electrical Connection.................................................. 25
6.2 Overview of the Connection Area .................................................... 26
6.2.1 View from Below.......................................................................... 26
6.2.2 Interior View................................................................................. 27
6.3 AC Connection................................................................................... 28
6.3.1 Requirements for the AC Connection......................................... 28
6.3.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid ................................. 29
6.4 DC Connection................................................................................... 32
6.4.1 Requirements for the DC Connection......................................... 32
6.4.2 Connecting the PV Array............................................................. 34
6.5 Connecting the Multifunction Relay .................................................. 36
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6.5.1 Procedure for connecting the multifunction relay ...................... 36
6.5.2 Operating Modes of the Multifunction Relay............................ 37
6.5.3 Connection Options .................................................................... 37
6.5.4 Connection to the Multifunction Relay ....................................... 40
6.6 Connecting the Switch and Outlet for Secure Power Supply
Operation........................................................................................... 42
6.7 Connecting the Network Cables....................................................... 45
7 Commissioning.......................................................................... 47
7.1 Commissioning Procedure ................................................................. 47
7.2 Commissioning the Inverter................................................................ 47
7.3 Establishing a connection to the user interface ................................ 49
7.3.1 Establishing a direct connection via WLAN .............................. 49
7.3.2 Establishing a Direct Connection via Ethernet ........................... 50
7.3.3 Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local network .... 51
7.4 Logging Into the User Interface......................................................... 52
7.5 Configuring the Inverter..................................................................... 53
8 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources.................. 56
9 Decommissioning the Inverter ................................................. 58
10 Technical Data........................................................................... 60
10.1 DC/AC ............................................................................................... 60
10.1.1 Sunny Boy 3.0-US / 3.8-US / 5.0-US ....................................... 60
10.1.2 Sunny Boy 6.0-US / 7.0-US / 7.7-US ....................................... 62
10.2 AC Output, Secure Power Supply Operation.................................. 64
10.3 Multifunction Relay ............................................................................ 64
10.4 Triggering Thresholds and Tripping Time.......................................... 65
10.5 General Data ..................................................................................... 66
10.6 Fan (only with Sunny Boy 7.0-US / 7.7-US).................................... 67
10.7 Torques ............................................................................................... 67
10.8 Data Storage Capacity...................................................................... 67
11 Compliance Information........................................................... 68
12 Contact....................................................................................... 69
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1 Information on this Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the following device types:
• SB3.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 3.0-US)
• SB3.8-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 3.8-US)
• SB5.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 5.0-US)
• SB6.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 6.0-US)
• SB7.0-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 7.0-US)
• SB7.7-1SP-US-40 (Sunny Boy 7.7-US)
1.2 Target group
The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified
persons must have the following skills:
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using
electrical devices and installations
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
• Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
1.3 Symbols
Symbol Explanation
Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not
safety-relevant
Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal
Desired result
A problem that might occur
1.4 Additional Information
Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com:
Document title Document type
Operation, configuration and troubleshooting User Manual
"Application for SMAGridGuard Code" Form
"Webconnect Systems in SunnyPortal"
Registration in SunnyPortal
User Manual
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Document title Document type
"SMAModbus® Interface"
Information on the commissioning and configuration of the SMA
Modbus interface
Technical Information
"SunSpec® Modbus® Interface"
Information on the commissioning and configuration of the SunSpec
Modbus interface
Technical Information
"SMA Modbus® Interface"
List with the product specific SMA Modbus registers
Technical Information
"SunSpec® Modbus® Interface"
List with the product specific SunSpec Modbus registers
Technical Information
1.5 Nomenclature
Complete designation Designation in this document
SunnyBoy Inverter, product
SMA Solar Technology America LLC SMA
SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.
1.6 Typographies
Typography Use Example
bold • Display texts
• Elements on a user interface
• Terminals
• Elements to be selected
• Elements to be entered
• The value can be found in
the field Energy.
• Select Settings.
• 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 [Next].
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Boy is a transformerless PV inverter which converts the direct current of the PV array to
grid-compliant alternating current and feeds it into the utility grid.
The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges at all times.
The product must only be operated with PV arrays (PV modules and cabling) that are approved by
the electrical standards applicable on-site and the NationalElectricalCode® ANSI/NFPA 70 or
the CanadianElectricalCode® CSA C22.1.
No galvanic isolation
The product is not equipped with a transformer and therefore has no galvanic isolation.
• Do not operate grounded PV modules together with the product. If grounded PV
modules are connected to the product, an event will occur which will appear on the
product display. The event will also be displayed, along with the associated message, in
the event list on the user interface of the product.
• Only ground the mounting frames of the PV modules.
• The neutral conductor of the AC output is not bonded to ground within the product.
• The neutral conductor of the AC output for secure power supply operation is bonded to
ground within the product.
PV modules with a high capacity to ground may only be used if their coupling capacity does not
exceed 2.5 μF.
To protect the PV system against excessive reverse currents under fault conditions, the National
Electrical Code®, Section 690.9, requires overcurrent protection for PV source circuits where
possible short-circuit currents exceed the ampacity of source circuit conductors or the maximum
series fuse rating of the PV modules. Typically, this requires string fusing where more than two
strings are combined in parallel. Where overcurrent protection is required, National Electrical
Code®, Section 690.35, requires that both positive and negative conductors have overcurrent
protection for ungrounded PV arrays.
The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA and the
grid operator.
Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation
and with the locally applicable standards and directives. Any other application may cause
personal injury or property damage.
Alterations to the product, e.g. changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written
permission of SMA. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most
cases terminate the operating license. SMA 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
appropriate.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a
convenient place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
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The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
2.2 Safety Information
This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with
the product.
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.
Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array
When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the
DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live
components can lead to lethal electric shocks. If you unplug the terminal plate plate with the
connected DC conductors from DC-in slot under load, an electric arc may occur, which can
cause an electric shock and burns.
• Do not touch non-insulated conductors.
• Do not touch the DC conductors.
• Do not touch any live components of the inverter.
• Have the inverter mounted, installed and commissioned only by qualified persons with the
appropriate skills.
• If an error occurs, have it rectified by qualified persons only.
• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources as
described in this document (see Section8, page56).
Danger to life due to electric shock in case of a ground fault
If a ground fault occurs, parts of the system may still be live. Touching live components can lead
to lethal electric shocks.
• Ensure that no voltage is present and wait five minutes before touching any parts of the PV
system or the inverter.
Risk of burns from hot surfaces
The surface of the inverter can get very hot. Touching the surface can result in burns.
• Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Wait 30 minutes for the surface to cool sufficiently.
• Observe the safety messages on the inverter.
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Damage to the inverter due to moisture and dust intrusion
Dust or moisture intrusion can damage the inverter and impair its functionality.
• Close all enclosure openings of the inverter tightly.
• Never open the inverter when it is raining or snowing, or the humidity is over 95%.
Damage to the display or the type label due to the use of cleaning agents
• If the inverter is dirty, clean the enclosure, the enclosure lid of the Connection Unit, the
enclosure lid of the Power Unit, the type label, the display and the LEDs with a damp cloth
and clear water only.
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3 Scope of Delivery
Figure 1 : Components included in the scope of delivery
Position Quantity Designation
A 1 Inverter
B 1 Wall mounting bracket
C 1 Cylindrical screw M5x60
D 1 Installation manual, production test report, supplementary sheet with the
default settings
E 1 Connecting terminal plate for the DC connection
F 1 Connecting terminal plate for the AC connection
G 1 Connecting terminal plate for the secure power supply outlet connection
H 1 Plug for the multifunction relay connection
I 1 Plug for the switch connection for secure power supply operation
K 5 Clamping bracket
L 5 Cylindrical screw M5x16
M 5 Washer M5
N 5 Spring washer M5
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4 Product Description
4.1 Sunny Boy
The Sunny Boy is a transformerless PV inverter which converts the direct current of the PV array to
grid-compliant alternating current and feeds it into the utility grid.
Figure 2 : Design of the SunnyBoy
Position Designation
A Power Unit
B Enclosure lid of the Power Unit
C Enclosure lid for the Connection Unit
D Connection Unit
E DC load-break switch
The inverter is equipped with a DC load-break switch. If the DC load-break switch is
set to the position I, it establishes a conductive connection between the PV array
and the Power Unit. Switching the DC load-break switch to the O position will inter-
rupt the DC electric circuit.
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Position Designation
F Inverter type label
The type label uniquely identifies the inverter. You will require the information on
the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from
the SMAServiceLine. The type label must remain permanently attached to the
product. You will find the following information on the type label:
• Device type (Model)
• Serial number (SerialNo.)
• Date of manufacture
• Device-specific characteristics
G Fan (only with Sunny Boy 7.0 and 7.7)
H Type label of the Connection Unit
The type label clearly identifies the Connection Unit. The type label must remain
permanently attached to the product. You will find the following information on the
type label:
• Identification key (PIC) for registration in Sunny Portal
• Registration ID (RID) for registration in Sunny Portal
• WLAN password (WPA2-PSK) for the direct connection to the user interface
of the inverter via WLAN
I Display
The display shows the current operating data and events or errors.
K LEDs
The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter.
Symbols on the Inverter and on the Type Label
Symbol Explanation
Inverter
Together with the green LED, this symbol indicates the operating state of the in-
verter.
Observe the documentation
Together with the red LED, this symbol indicates an error.
Data transmission
Together with the blue LED, this symbol indicates the status of the network con-
nection.
Equipment Grounding Terminal
This symbol indicates the position for the connection of an equipment ground-
ing conductor.
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Symbol Explanation
Warning label with FCC Compliance and IC Compliance
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces
The product can get hot during operation. Avoid contact during operation.
Prior to performing any work on the product, allow the product to cool down
sufficiently.
Danger to life due to electric shock
The product operates at high voltages. Prior to performing any work on the
product, disconnect the product from voltage sources. All work on the product
must be carried out by electrically qualified persons only.
Observe the documentation
Observe all documentation supplied with the product.
UL1741 is the standard applied by Underwriters Laboratories to the product
to certify that it meets the requirements of the National Electrical Code®, the
Canadian Electrical Code® CSA C22.1; the IEEE929‑2000 and IEEE1547.
4.2 Interfaces and Functions
The inverter is equipped with the following interfaces and functions:
User interface for the monitoring and configuration of the inverter
The inverter is standard-equipped with an integrated web server, which provides a user interface for
configuring and monitoring the inverter. The inverter user interface can be called up via the web
browser if there is an existing WLAN or Ethernet connection to a computer, tablet PC or
smartphone.
SMA Speedwire
The inverter is equipped with SMA Speedwire as standard. SMA Speedwire is a type of
communication based on the Ethernet standard. This enables inverter-optimized 10 or 100Mbit
data transmission between Speedwire devices in PV systems and the user interface of the inverter.
Class 1 wiring methods are to be used for field wiring connection to the terminals of the
communication interface.
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SMA Webconnect
The inverter is equipped with a Webconnect function as standard. The Webconnect function
enables direct data transmission between the inverters of a small-scale system and the Internet
portal SunnyPortal without any additional communication device and for a maximum of 4 inverters
per SunnyPortal system. In large-scale PV power plants with more than 4 inverters, there is the
option of establishing data transmission between the inverters and the SunnyPortal web-based
monitoring platform via the SMAClusterController or to distribute the inverters over several plants
in the SunnyPortal. If there is an existing WLAN or Ethernet connection, you can directly access
your Sunny Portal system via the web browser on the computer, tablet PC or smartphone.
WLAN
The inverter is equipped with a WLAN interface as standard. The inverter is delivered with the
WLAN interface activated as standard. If you do not want to use WLAN, you can deactivate the
WLAN interface.
In addition, the inverter has a WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) function. The WPS function is for
automatically connecting the inverter to a device in the same network as the inverter (e.g. router,
computer, tablet PC or smartphone).
Expanding the radio range in the WLAN network
In order to expand the radio range of the inverter in the WLAN network, you can install the
Antenna Extension Kit accessory set in the inverter.
Modbus
The inverter is equipped with a Modbus interface. The Modbus interface is deactivated by default
and must be configured as needed.
The Modbus interface of the supported SMA devices is designed for industrial use and has the
following tasks:
• Remote query of measured values
• Remote setting of operating parameters
• Setpoint specifications for system control
Parallel Operation of the DC Inputs A and B
The DC inputs A and B of the inverter can be operated in parallel and up to three strings can be
connected to it in parallel. As a result, as opposed to normal operation, up to three strings can be
connected directly to inverters with two DC inputs and up to four strings to inverters with three DC
inputs. The inverter automatically detects the parallel operation of the DC inputs A and B.
Module slots
The inverter is standard-equipped with two module slots. The module slots are located on the
communication assembly and allow additional modules to be connected (e.g. SMA Sensor
Module). The modules are available as accessories. The installation of two identical modules is not
permissible.
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Secure power supply operation
You can connect an external outlet and a switch to the inverter in order to activate the outlet. In
case of a grid failure, the outlet supplies a load with current from the PV system. When the outlet is
activated via the switch, the load is supplied with current from the PV system. The inverter
automatically regulates the energy supply of the outlet depending on the solar irradiation on the PV
system. When the outlet is activated and a load is supplied with current from the PV system, the
inverter is disconnected from the utility grid and does not feed into the utility grid.
Do not connect loads that require a stable electricity supply to the outlet for secure
power supply operation
Secure power supply operation must not be used for loads that require a stable electricity
supply. The power available during secure power supply operation depends on the solar
irradiation on the PV system. Therefore, power output can fluctuate considerably depending
on the weather or may not be available at all.
• Do not connect loads to the outlet for secure power supply operation if they are
dependent on a stable electricity supply for reliable operation.
Multifunction relay
The inverter is equipped with a multifunction relay as standard. The multifunction relay is a
multifunctional interface that can be configured for the operating mode used by a particular system.
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
In accordance with the National Electrical Code®, Article 690.11, the inverter has a system for arc
fault detection and interruption.
An electric arc with a power of 300W or greater must be interrupted by the AFCI in the time
specified by UL 1699B. A detected electric arc causes the inverter to interrupt feed-in operation: In
order to restart feed-in operation, the feed-in operation must be activated manually. If the
installation conditions allow it, you can deactivate the arc-fault circuit interrupter.
4.3 LED Signals
The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter.
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LED Status Explanation
Green LED flashing: 2s on
2s off
Waiting for connection conditions
The conditions for feed-in operation are not yet met. As
soon as the conditions are met, the inverter will start feed-
in operation.
flashing: 1.5s on
0.5s off
Secure power supply operation
The secure power supply operation is activated and the in-
verter supplies the outlet with current from the PV system.
flashing quickly Update of central processing unit
The central processing unit of the inverter is being up-
dated.
glowing Feed-in operation
(Power: ≥90%, relative to the active power limit set)
The inverter feeds in with a power of at least 90%.
pulsing Feed-in operation
(Power: ≥ 20% to max. 90%, relative to the set active
power limit)
The inverter is equipped with a dynamic power display via
the green LED. The green LED pulses faster or slower, de-
pending on the power. If necessary, you can switch off the
dynamic power display via the green LED.
Red LED glowing Event occurred
In addition to the glowing red LED, the display indicates
the following information about the event:
• Event type
• Event number
• Date and time at wich the event occurred
Blue LED flashes slowly for
approx. one
minute
Communication connection is being established
The inverter is establishing a connection to a local network
or is establishing a direct connection to an end device via
Ethernet (e.g. computer, tablet PC or smartphone).
flashes quickly for
approx. two min-
utes
WPS active
The WPS function is active.
glowing Communication active
There is an active connection with a local network or there
is a direct connection with an end device via Ethernet (e.g.
computer, tablet PC or smartphone).
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5 Mounting
5.1 Requirements for Mounting
Requirements for the mounting location:
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
• Do not mount the inverter in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the inverter in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
☐ The inverter must be mounted on a solid support surface (e.g. concrete, brickwork, suitable
constructions). When mounted on drywall or similar materials, the inverter emits audible
vibrations during operation which could be perceived as annoying.
☐ The inverter can be mounted in a position that is directly exposed to solar irradiation. Direct
solar irradiation can cause the inverter to overheat. As a result, the inverter reduces its power
output.
☐ The DC load-break switch of the inverter must always be freely accessible.
☐ The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter (see
Section10 "Technical Data", page60).
☐ To ensure optimum operation, the ambient temperature should be between -25°C (-13°F) and
+45°C (113°F).
☐ Climatic conditions must be met (see Section10 "Technical Data", page60).
☐ The mounting location should be freely and safely accessible at all times without the need for
any auxiliary equipment (such as scaffolding or lifting platforms). Non-fulfillment of these
criteria may restrict servicing.
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Dimensions for mounting:
Figure 3 : Position of the anchoring points
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