SMA Catalogo 2010 - 11 - en PDF

Sunny Family 2010/2011

The Future of Solar Technology

» SMA has the right solution for every application.
Because each PV plant is unique
Sunny Boy Sunny Mini Central Sunny Central

1 to 5 kW 5 to 11 kW 100 to 1,600 kW
Sunny Tripower
10 to 17 kW
PV house system Commercial System Solar power station

up to 20 kW 10 kW up to the 100 kW up to the
MW range MW range
Sunny Island Sunny Backup Monitoring Systems

2 to 5 kW 2 to 5 kW Plant Monitoring
Off-grid system Solar power – even in the Everything under control

up to 300 kW event of grid failure for every PV plant
up to 100 kW
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Image Company
On-Grid 8 Introduction to Inverter Technology

The Heart of Every Solar Power System
System Design
Sunny Design
SMA Solarchecker
16 Inverters without Transformers

Sunny Tripower
Sunny Mini Central
Sunny Boy
32 Inverters with Transformers

Sunny Mini Central
Sunny Boy
52 Sunny Tower
56 Backup Systems
Sunny Backup Set S to XL
64 Central inverterS
Sunny Central
102 Monitoring Systems

Plant Monitoring
Off-Grid 128 Island Inverters

Sunny Island
144 Wind Power Inverters

Windy Boy
170 Fuel Cell InverterS

Hydro Boy
Services 178 Service

184 Sunny Pro Club
188 SMA Solar Academy
192 Know-How
212 References
218 Glossary
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Günther Cramer,
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Drews,
Chief Product Officer
Jürgen Dolle,
Chief Human Resources Officer
Roland Grebe,
Chief Technology Officer
Uwe Hertel,
Chief Operating Officer
Pierre-Pascal Urbon,
Chief Financial Officer
Marko Werner,
Chief Sales Officer
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Expanding technological progress
... while remaining flexible. This drives our work and is our strategy for success. Our state-of-the-art production
facility, which is the world's largest carbon-neutral inverter factory, began operation in 2009. This raised our an-
nual capacity to 4 gigawatt. To meet the increasing need for solar inverters, we will again more than double our
capacity in 2010. The addition of another factory in Niestetal, Germany and a new production site in Denver,
Colorado will increase our total output to 11 gigawatt. Production in our new facilities will also be flexible and
scalable. This allows us to easily keep pace with the dynamic market trends of the photovoltaic industry and at the
same time absorb short-term fluctuations in demand for solar inverters.
We also maintain our technological advantage by continuing to strengthen our development team: with more than
500 development engineers and technicians we can introduce up to 6 new products to the market each year. The
"Total Cost of Ownership", which includes issues such as energy yield, reliability, lifespan and installation costs,
play an important role in this respect. In short: our innovations provide tangible customer benefits while reducing
specific costs.
Once again, our catalogue introduces a number of new products and technologies, including the Sunny Central
CP -- a series of central inverters with a completely new design. The Sunny Central CP features a compact, weath-
erproof enclosure and is easier to install because it does not require a heavy concrete substation. With its intel-
ligent power management, the device is also exceptionally efficient: at an ambient temperature of up to 25 °C, it
produces 10 percent more than the specified nominal power.
The three-phase Sunny Tripower also features the latest SMA technology, including the multi-level security concept
Optiprotect. With its asymmetric multi-string concept Optiflex, the device also offers unparalleled flexibility in the
configuration of highly efficient PV plants. The Sunny Tripower was awarded the first prize at the 25th Photovoltaic
Symposium in Staffelstein, Germany, as the most innovative product of 2010.
The Sunny Boy HF represents the new generation of galvanically isolating inverters. The Sunny Boy HF provides
the highest yields for transformer inverters in the 2 to 3 kilowatt power class, and its SMA Plug-in Grounding, Quick
Module and SUNCLIX DC connector system ensure simple and safe installation. Its compact design also makes it
ideally suited for wooden-frame houses, which makes the UL version ideal for the US solar market.
In 2010 and 2011, we will continue to make an important contribution to the future of photovoltaics with our prod-
ucts. For example, many SMA inverters offer comprehensive grid management functions, some of which already
exceed current statutory requirements. And we continue to look ahead to the future: for example, our development
engineers are working to create effective solutions for private solar electricity consumption, and are developing
new Smart Grid concepts.
We look forward to continuing to work with you in the future and to many successful projects.
Günther Cramer
Chief Executive Officer SMA Solar Technology
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The
Future
of
Solar
Technology
New technologies that make the worldwide deployment of photovoltaics increasingly economical. A tremendous rate of
innovation. And a unique and diverse product range. SMA Solar Technology AG has been among the most successful
companies in the field of solar technology for nearly 30 years. Our team of over 500 engineers develops state-of-the-art
solar inverters and monitoring systems for photovoltaic power-plants.
The right inverter for every application.
Since every PV plant has to be individually designed, SMA has a broad product range: we are the only manufacturer to
offer the appropriate inverter for every requirement, worldwide – whether for grid connection, off-grid supply or back-up op-
eration. From kilowatt to megawatt, and for all module types – whether thin-film, crystalline or concentrator technology.
SMA inverters as intelligent system managers
The inverter is the most important component in any PV plant because it converts the direct current generated in photo-
voltaic cells into alternating current suitable for the grid. In addition, it functions as an intelligent system manager that is
responsible for yield monitoring and grid management. SMA's solar inverters are especially efficient: the Sunny Tripower
already features an efficiency of over 98 percent and thus ensures increased power production.
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Worldwide customer proximity and international experience
SMA is the market and technology leader in the solar inverter sector, and is represented internationally by its own distribu-
tion and service subsidiaries. Our strategy: proximity to the customer in all major solar markets. SMA customers do not just
benefit from our internationally-oriented processes, but also from our many years of experience in dealing with country-
specific certification and grid compliance regulations.
SMA in figures
SMA Solar Technology AG is headquartered in Niestetal near Kassel in Germany, and is currently represented by 13
international subsidiaries on four continents. The group consists of more than 4.000 employees (including temporary staff),
and has been distinguished several times in previous years with awards for its outstanding performance as an employer.
The company has been listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S92) since June 27, 2008
and the company's stock has been listed on the TecDAX since September 22, 2008. In 2009, SMA posted revenues of
934 million Euros.
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Einführung Wechselrichtertechnik
Solar Inverters from SMA:

The Heart of Every Solar Power Plant
The first solar inverter was one of ours. To- Flexible plant design Simple control
day, SMA solar inverters are the product
of almost 30 years of experience in this PV plants are just as individual as the build- All SMA inverters can be combined with a
technology. With currently 7.9 gigawatt in- ings and surfaces on which they are in- wide range of components for plant moni-
stalled PV power, we play a leading role in stalled. A broad range of products offers toring: Sunny Beam with Bluetooth, Sunny
the success of photovoltaics. An important the right inverter for the respective PV mod- WebBox for diagnosis and maintenance
reason for this is that we invest a great deal ule and ensures best energy harvest. SMA via Internet and Sunny Portal, the world's
in research and development. At our com- offers the right inverter for all requirements largest online portal for the monitoring and
pany headquarters in Niestetal, Germany, making a perfect plant design possible. Our administration of PV plants.
over 500 developers are working on mak- inverters can be installed indoors as well as
ing the devices even more user-friendly and outdoors.
more cost-effective.
Safe installation
Investment security
and fast amortization With the SMA Grid Guard and Electronic
Solar Switch (ESS), SMA provides the most
Durability and economic viability are impor- reliable safety systems on the market. For
tant criteria in deciding for an inverter. With countries that require UL certification, the de-
a service life of over 20 years and over 98 sign of these safety facilities differs slightly.
percent efficiency, SMA products set the (see p. 206). The standardized DC plug
standards in this sector. The key to our suc- system SUNCLIX, the newly developed
cess: the combination of the latest technolo- communication unit Quick Module or the
gies and modern production processes. The SMA Plug in Grounding kit make installa-
enhanced OptiTrac Global Peak operation tion even easier and faster.
control, the asymmetrical Optiflex multist-
ring topology and the Optiprotect security
concept ensure the best possible perform-
ance of the devices 24 hours a day, regard-
less of the weather.
• DC current
• AC current
Components: 1. PV module, 2. SUNNY BOY PV inverter, 3. Feed-in meter, 4. Loads, 5. SUNNY BEAM, 6. Grid connection
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Plant design
Diligence that pays off
Through the skillful selection of suitable Multi-string inverter

components, a solar plant can be ideally
adapted to local operating conditions. Whenever the PV generator is exposed to
When designing the plant, the particulari- differing irradiation conditions, it should
ties of the chosen location must be taken be divided into separate strings, e.g. in the
into consideration. The designing process case of varying roof pitches or some mod-
should therefore be conducted by an ex- ules being in the shade. Dividing up the PV
perienced specialist. The broad product generator in this way avoids large losses
range from SMA provides a multitude of in yield since the individual sub-generators
attractive solutions, especially for this first have different MPPs. A multi-string inverter
important step. from SMA operates strings from PV modules
with the same level of irradiation separately
and each with its own MMP tracker thus
ensuring maximum energy yield.
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Introduction to Inverter Technology
Grounding the PV generator
Some module types require a connection

to ground. Choosing an inverter with gal-
vanic isolation (with transformer) offers
maximum flexibility here. With the appro-
priate grounding kit, the inverter can be
customized to meet any imaginable rec-
ommendation of the module manufacturer,
even retrospectively (see Know-how section
page 202).
Maximum energy yield
If the energy yield is to be maximized, then

Block circuit diagram of a three-phase inverter of the Sunny Tripower type
a transformerless inverter is the only solu-
tion. In comparison to the galvanic isolating
devices, SMA inverters with patented H5
topology (see the Know-how section, page
204) provide an approximately two per-
cent greater energy yield without having to
make cut-backs in personnel protection.
Grid feeding
Good grid compatibility means more than

just grid-synchronized energy feeding. For
smaller PV plants, the symmetrical distribu-
tion of the feeding power across the three
phases is adequate and the responsibility
of the planner. For PV plants in the upper
power range, SMA inverters support the Block circuit diagram of a multi-string inverter without transformer
grid management of grid operators with
the SMA Power Balancer, three-phase feed-
ing, reactive power capability and other
options.
The listed examples show that diverse fac-

tors have to be taken into consideration
when designing a PV plant. Therefore we
recommend our free Sunny Design plan-
ning software for designing systems (see
next page). It helps with optimization and
makes the planner aware of critical com-
binations.
Block circuit diagram of a galvanic isolating inverter of the Sunny Boy HF series
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Simple Comprehensive
• Optimal design • Database of all PV modules • Automatic dimensioning of the
for grid-connected PV plants currently available on the market cable lengths and cross sections
• Tips aimed at plant optimization • Use of high-resolution • Energy analysis over a period of
• Free download meteorological data one operating year
• Worldwide location support
Sunny Design
Plant design made easy
With Sunny Design, designing PV plants is easier than ever. Simply enter all required details and within a few
minutes you will receive the optimal plant configuration. The free software gives solar professionals and system
planners a user-friendly interface, and a practical input wizard helps with any questions. The software provides
data for an economic evaluation of the system along with technical checking of the various components. Thus,
the end customer gains a tailor-made PV plant and the solar professionals save valuable time.
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Sunny Design contains the most important Additionally, realistic operation is evalu-
data of all SMA inverters as well as all cur- ated over a calendar year on the basis of
System Requirements
rently available PV modules. It is easy to the integrated meteorological database.
use and guides the planner through the Although an accurate yield forecast can- Supported Operating Systems
entire design process. This saves time and not be expected from Sunny Design (further Windows 2000
Windows XP
allows different configuration options to be simulation programs with complex adjust- Windows Vista
simulated without the need for complicated ment possibilities are necessary for this), Windows 7
calculations. Sunny Design calculates the Sunny Design can determine the yield dif-
values automatically and comes up with ferences between the different designs and Hardware (minimum requirements)
Intel Pentium 1 GHz
a comprehensive result for all design vari- also includes technical checking. Thus not 256 MB RAM
ants. only can the best plant design be found, it 250 MB (free hard disk space)
can also be evaluated how cost-effective 1024 x 768 pixels / 256 colors
Operating states that could be critical it is.
are reliably detected and identified. This
ensures that the planner is notified of any Finally, the technical assessment of the plant
deviations from the standard design. Such a design is illustrated clearly in a results report
notification does not necessarily mean that that can be individually customized. As a
the design is not permissible, but it serves to printout or a PDF file, this summary is the
indicate that a thorough check is required to ideal supplement to an offer.
see whether this operating state (e.g. gen-
erator voltage too low) is relevant in the Free download at
current plant. www.SMA.de/SunnyDesign
Sunny Design thus enables the plant de-

signer to fully concentrate on what plant
designing is all about. The software helps
to estimate the implications of the most im-
portant parameters on the yield and invest-
ment costs. In this way, the customer can be
offered a tailor-made plant.
Use of real, high-resolution Database of PV modules Database of all SMA Tips aimed at optimizing
meteorological data currently available on the inverters the plant
market
Worldwide location Automatic dimensioning of Results report with

support cable lengths and cable individual layout for
cross sections integration into quotes
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Simple Fast Communicative
• Automatic position determination • Online feed-in tariffs and average • SMA specialist search*
• Determination of roof tilt and system costs • Telephone or email enquires at
orientation • Determination of yield and the press of button
• Online meteorological data for expected profits • Free download in Apple App Store
determining the irradiation values • Integrated financing calculator
SMA Solarchecker
iPhone-App for estimating the yield of PV plant
"Is it worth having a photovoltaic plant on my roof?" A question that many home owners are asking themselves.
Specialists who own an iPhone 3GS can reply in just a few seconds – thanks to the Solarchecker from SMA. The
application for the iPhone estimates the possible current yield of a PV plant in no time at all – directly on site.
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Up until now, solar system engineers need- lar generator using the tilt sensor. The SMA
ed a long time before they could provide Solarchecker then uses these values to de- Important information:
potential customers with an initial yield es- termine the specific yield of a PV plant, i.e.
timation. Now, technicians can calculate the number of kilowatt hours produced per Since the returns and profits are depend-
ent on the estimate of the specific yearly
this estimate directly using an iPhone and kW of generator power.
yield, they both carry a certain degree of
the SMA Solarchecker. This mobile device uncertainty. SMA is therefore not liable for
features integrated sensors that allow it to Calculating the energy yield lower actual yields that can also be due to
determine the location, orientation and tilt with the Solarchecker other factors such as shade and soiling of
of the roof fully automatically. The SMA the module. For more precise yield calcula-
Solarchecker uses this data and some in- To determine the energy yield, the planned tions, SMA recommends consulting a quali-
fied technician or system planner.
dividual information such as plant size and power of the PV generator must be calcu-
financing costs to estimate the planned lated first. The SMA Solarchecker offers
power and profits. Although the estimate two options for this: you can either give the
does not replace the final detailed plan- power directly in kWp or give the number
ning of the system, it saves much valuable of square meters of the planned PV plant. Profit estimate at the press
time. And it convinces customers even fast- In the latter case, the App converts the en- of a button
er of the benefits of these cost-effective and tered roof area automatically into power.
environmentally friendly plants. Of course, the App takes into account the The App can also estimate profits that are
PV module type that was specified in the possible with the planned PV plant. All you
The iPhone as a solar power planner settings. need to do is to type in the current feed-
in tariff per kilowatt hour and the expected
Firstly, the SMA Solarchecker finds the cur- The SMA Solarchecker calculates the an- financing costs.
rent location using the iPhone's GPS track- nual energy yield of the PV plant by mul-
er. Using these values, the "App" (Applica- tiplying the specific yield of the roof area Free download of the SMA Solarchecker
tion) determines the solar irradiation taken with the planned peak power. Long-term www.apple.com/itunes
from a database that would be theoretical- estimates, e.g. over 20 years, are also
ly possible at that particular GPS location. possible. For degradation, the SMA So-
Via the magnetic compass, the iPhone then larchecker takes on a value of 0.2 percent
measures to what degree the roof deviates per year. Whoever wants to calculate
from the ideal south-facing orientation. The more precisely can increase this value ac-
device determines the possible tilt of the so- cordingly.
Use of approved Automatic determination of Manual input of roof area, Integrated financing
irradiation data position, tilt and orientation module type and calculator
maintenance costs
Yield and profit estimate at Integrated SMA specialist Data transfer via Languages: German,
the press of a button search* automatically generated English, Italian,
email Spanish, French
* All members of the Sunny PRO Clubs are

included in the SMA specialist search.
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Inverters without
transformers
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Efficient Safe Flexible Simple
• Maximum efficiency of 98.1 % • Electronic string fuse • DC input voltage up to 1,000 V • Three-phase feed-in
• OptiTrac-Global Peak for best and failure detection • Integrated grid management • Cable connection without tools
tracking efficiency • Integrable DC overvoltage functions • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• Bluetooth Communication protector (Type II) • Tailor made plant design with • Easily accessible connection area
• String current monitoring Optiflex
Sunny Tripower
10000TL / 12000TL / 15000TL / 17000TL
The three-phase inverter for easy system design
Packed full of pioneering technology: thanks to the new Optiflex technology with two MPP inputs and its very
broad input voltage range, the three-phase Sunny Tripower is suited to almost any module configuration. In
addition, it is highly flexible in terms of the plant design – right up to the megawatt range. The Sunny Tripower
meets all the requirements for reactive power supply, utility interaction management and grid support, thus
making a reliable contribution to grid management. The extensive Optiprotect safety concept, with its self-
learning string failure detection, electronic string fuse and integrable DC overvoltage protector Type II, ensures
maximum availability.
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Inverters without transformers
Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower

Technical data
10000TL 12000TL 15000TL 17000TL
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1) 10200 W 12250 W 15340 W 17410 W
Max. DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V
MPP voltage range 320 V – 800 V 380 V – 800 V 360 V – 800 V 400 V – 800 V
DC nominal voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 150 V / 188 V 150 V / 188 V 150 V / 188 V 150 V / 188 V
Max. input current / per string A: 22 A, B: 11 A / 33 A A: 22 A, B: 11 A / 33 A A: 33 A, B: 11 A / 33 A A: 33 A, B: 11 A / 33 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 2 / A: 4, B: 1 2 / A: 4, B: 1 2 / A: 5, B: 1 2 / A: 5, B: 1
Output (AC)
AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 10000 W 12000 W 15000 W 17000 W
Max. AC apparent power 10000 VA 12000 VA 15000 VA 17000 VA
Nominal AC voltage; range 3 / N / PE, 230 V / 400 V; 160 V – 280 V
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz
Max. output current 16 A 19.2 A 24 A 24.6 A
Power factor (cos ϕ) 0.8 leading ... 0.8 lagging
Phase conductors / connection phases / power balancing 3 / 3 /— 3 / 3 /— 3 / 3 /— 3 / 3 /—
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 98.1 % / 97.7 % 98.1 % / 97.7 % 98.1 % / 97.7 % 98.1 % / 97.7 %
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/electronic ●/electronic ●/electronic ●/electronic
ESS switch-disconnector ● ● ● ●
AC short circuit protection ● ● ● ●
Ground fault monitoring ● ● ● ●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ● ● ● ●
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit —/● —/● —/● —/●
DC overvoltage protector type II ○ ○ ○ ○
String failure detection ● ● ● ●
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III I / III I / III
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm 665 / 690 / 265 665 / 690 / 265 665 / 690 / 265 665 / 690 / 265
Weight 65 kg 65 kg 65 kg 65 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C
Noise emission (typical) www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Internal consumption: (night) 1W 1W 1W 1W
Topology transformerless transformerless transformerless transformerless
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area
IP65 / IP54 IP65 / IP54 IP65 / IP54 IP65 / IP54
(as per IEC 60529)
Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H
Features
DC connection: SUNCLIX ● ● ● ●
AC connection: screw terminal / spring-type terminal —/● —/● —/● —/●
Display: text line / graphic —/● —/● —/● —/●
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/● ○/● ○/● ○/●
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940, G83/1-1, PPC, AS4777, EN 50438*, C10/C11, IEC 61727
** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438

● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not available
Provisional data, as of March 2010 – data at nominal conditions
Type designation STP 10000TL-10 STP 12000TL-10 STP 15000TL-10 STP 17000TL-10
Accessories
RS485 interface DC overvoltage protector

DM-485CB-10 (type II), input A
DCSPD KIT1-10
DC overvoltage protector
(type II), inputs A and B
DCSPD KIT2-10
Read more on the topic of the Medium-Voltage Directive in the article

"The SMA Inverter as Grid Manager," on page 198.
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Flexible high yields reliable Simple
• Reactive power supply • Maximum efficiency of 97.7 % • SMA Power Balancer for • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• Transformerless, with H5 topology three-phase grid connection
• OptiCool active temperature • Integrated ESS DC switch-
management disconnector
• Monitored string fuses
Sunny Mini CenTrAl 9000Tl / 10000Tl / 11000Tl

with reactive Power Control
optimal grid integration with reactive power supply
Future-proof grids at a glance: the Sunny Mini Central 9000TL / 10000TL / 11000TL with Reactive Power
Control are the solution when the electric power company is required to supply reactive power. The inverters
can now be used to realize plant concepts which have specifications for the displacement factor cos ϕ and
thus for the percentage of the reactive power. In this way, large-scale power systems, especially those in the
megawatt range, can make optimal use of the distribution grid capacities provided. In doing so, they can
significantly contribute to the success of renewable energy sources.
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Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central

Technical data
9000TL 10000TL 11000TL
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1) 9300 W 10350 W 11400 W
Max. DC voltage 700 V 700 V 700 V
MPP voltage range 333 V – 500 V 333 V – 500 V 333 V – 500 V
DC nominal voltage 350 V 350 V 350 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 333 V / 400 V 333 V / 400 V 333 V / 400 V
Max. input current / per string 28 A / 28 A 31 A / 31 A 34 A / 34 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/5 1/5 1/5
Output (AC)
AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 9000 W 10000 W 11000 W
Max. AC apparent power 9000 VA 10000 VA 11000 VA
Nominal AC voltage; range 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V;
180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz
Max. output current 40 A 44 A 48 A
Phase conductors / connection phases / power balancing 1 / 1 /● 1 / 1 /● 1 / 1 /●
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-Eta 97.7 % / 97.3 % 97.7 % / 97.2 % 97.7 % / 97.2 %
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/○ (Fuses) ●/○ (Fuses) ●/○ (Fuses)
ESS switch-disconnector ● ● ●
AC short circuit protection ● ● ●
Ground fault monitoring ● ● ●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ● ● ●
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit —/● —/● —/●
DC overvoltage protector (type II), can be integrated — — —
String failure detection — — —
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III I / III
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm 468 / 613 / 242 468 / 613 / 242 468 / 613 / 242
Weight 35 kg 35 kg 35 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 42 dB(A) ≤ 45 dB(A) ≤ 46 dB(A)
Internal consumption: (night) 0.25 W 0.25 W 0.25 W
Topology transformerless transformerless transformerless
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H
Features
DC connection: SUNCLIX ● ● ●
AC connection: screw terminal / spring-type terminal ●/— ●/— ●/—
Display: LCD / Graphic ●/— ●/— ●/—
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○ ○/○ ○/○
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, EN 50438*, C10 / C11
* Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438

● Standard features ○ Optional features — not available
Data at nominal conditions
Type designation SMC 9000TLRP-10 SMC 10000TLRP-10 SMC 11000TLRP-10
Accessories
RS485 interface of type Bluetooth Piggy Back

485PB-NR BTBINV-NR
SMA Power Balancer

Y cable PBL-YCABLE-10
Read more on the topic of the Medium-Voltage Directive in the article

"The SMA Inverter as Grid Manager," on page 198.
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Efficient Safe Simple
• Maximum efficiency of 98 % • OptiCool active temperature • SMA Power Balancer for three- • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• The best tracking efficiency with management phase power supply line
OptiTrac MPP tracking • Integrated ESS DC switch-
• Transformerless, with H5 topology disconnector
• Monitored string fuses
Sunny Mini Central 9000TL / 10000TL / 11000TL

Precise plant design for maximum yield
Simple realization of medium and large PV plants from 27 kWp up to the megawatt range: the Sunny Mini
Central inverters in the performance classes from nine to eleven kW allow almost limitless possibilities, and are
easy to combine. The combination of high efficiency and low specific price ensures a short amortization time.
In addition, the decentralized plant design helps to keep maintenance costs low. SMA's Sunny Mini Central:
state-of-the-art technology which pays off with every sunbeam.
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Technical data
9000TL 10000TL 11000TL
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ =1) 9300 W 10350 W 11400 W
Output (AC)
180 V – 260 V (262 V*) 180 V – 260 V (262 V*) 180 V – 260 V (262 V*)
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz
Power factor (cos ϕ) 1 1 1
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 98.0 % / 97.6 % 98.0 % / 97.5 % 98.0 % / 97.5 %
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/○ (Fuses) ●/○ (Fuses) ●/○ (Fuses)
General data
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60°C
Features
Display: text line / graphic ●/— ●/— ●/—
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940*, RD 1663, PPC, AS4777,
EN 50438**, C10/C11, PPDS, IEEE 929
* Only applies to IT variants, ** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438
Type designation SMC 9000TL-10 SMC 10000TL-10 SMC 11000TL-10
Accessories

485PB-NR BTBINV-NR
SMA Power Balancer

Y cable PBL-YCABLE-10
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High Yields Safe Simple
• Maximum efficiency of 98 % • OptiCool active temperature • SMA Power Balancer for • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• The best tracking efficiency with management three-phase grid connection
OptiTrac MPP tracking • Integrated ESS DC switch-
• Transformerless, with H5 topology disconnector
Sunny Mini Central 6000TL / 7000TL / 8000TL

High yield providers for multiple possible combinations
The transformerless Sunny Mini Central 6000TL, 7000TL and 8000TL provide their owners with high yields.
With the Sunny Mini Central family of transformerless inverters, it will be even easier to realize PV plants from
18 kWp to the megawatt range. The finely graduated performance classes are ideal for precise configuration
of PV plants. The flexibility it provides for the layout of plants and a favorable price-performance ratio make
the Sunny Mini Central the ideal inverter for mid-sized to large solar power plants.
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Technical data
6000TL 7000TL 8000TL
Input (DC)
Output (AC)
180 V – 260 V (262 V*) 180 V – 260 V (262 V*) 180 V – 260 V (262 V*)
Efficiency
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/— ●/— ●/—
General data
Features
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE ,VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940*, RD 1663, PPC, AS4777,
EN 50438**, C10/C11, PPDS
Type designation SMC 6000TL SMC 7000TL SMC 8000TL
Accessories

485PB-NR BTBINV-NR
SMA Power Balancer

Plug connector PBL-SMC-
10-NR
We ourselves could not have said it better than the PHOTON editorial office: "The test
results for the Sunny Mini Central 8000TL are not only the best, by far, since the beginning
of the PHOTON tests [...], they are also so exceptionally good that it is hard to imagine it
possible to find a better device on the market." (PHOTON 10/2007)
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High Yields Safe Simple Communicative
• Maximum efficiency of 97 % • Integrated ESS DC switch- • Easily accessible connection area • Bluetooth technology as standard
• Multi-String technology* disconnector • Cable connection without tools • Multilingual graphic display
• Transformerless, with H5 topology • DC plug system SUNCLIX • Multi-function relay as standard
• Shade management with OptiTrac
Global Peak
Sunny Boy 3000TL / 4000TL / 5000TL

Perfection Plus. Usability. The transformerless Sunny Boy generation
More communicative, easier to use and more efficient than ever: this Sunny Boy is setting new standards in
inverter technology. A modern graphic display, readout of daily values even after sunset, simplified installation
concept and wireless communication via Bluetooth: The new Sunny Boys fulfill every wish. With the new Op-
tiTrac Global Peak shade management and an optimal efficiency of 97 %, the inverters ensure optimum solar
yield. As transformerless, multi-string devices, the Sunny Boy 4000TL and 5000TL provide maximum flexibility
for plant design, and are the first choice for demanding generator designs.
*Sunny Boy 4000TL / 5000TL
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Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

Technical data
3000TL 4000TL 5000TL
Input (DC)
Max. input current / per string 17 A / 17 A 2 x 15 A / 15 A 2 x 15 A / 15 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/2 2 / A: 2, B: 2 2 / A: 2, B: 2
Output (AC)
180 – 280 V 180 – 280 V 180 – 280 V
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; ± 5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 5 Hz
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/1 1/1 1/1
Efficiency
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection ● ● ●
General data
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C
Internal consumption: (night) < 0.5 W < 0.5 W < 0.5 W
Cooling concept Convection OptiCool OptiCool
Features
AC connection: screw terminal / plug connector / spring-type terminal —/—/● —/—/● —/—/●
Display: text line / graphic —/● —/● —/●
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/● ○/● ○/●
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940, RD 1663, G83/1-1, PPC, AS4777, EN 50438*,
C10/C11, PPDS, KEMCO (SB 3000TL-20 only)
* Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438

Type designation SB 3000TL-20 SB 4000TL-20 SB 5000TL-20
Accessories
RS485 interface
DM-485CB-10
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Efficient Safe Reliable Simple
• 96 % efficiency • Integrated ESS DC switch- • Tried and tested technology • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• Transformerless disconnector • Maintenance free, thanks to
convection cooling
Sunny Boy 2100TL / 3300TL HC

The little one with big returns
Combining a broad input voltage range and a broad input current range, the transformerless Sunny Boy
3300TL HC can be connected to nearly all standard crystalline PV modules. The proven and reliable Sunny
Boy 2100TL is the starter model among the transformerless inverters; its efficiency is nevertheless top-class. Its
low weight and robust enclosure allow simple installation, both indoors and outdoors. The Sunny Boy 2100TL
is the ideal inverter for smaller PV plants.
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Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

Technical data
2100TL 3300TL HC
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ =1) 2200 W 3440 W
Max. DC voltage 600 V 750 V
MPP voltage range 200 V – 480 V 313 V – 600 V
DC nominal voltage 400 V 520 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 125 V / 150 V 125 V / 150 V
Max. input current / per string 11 A / 11 A 11 A / 11 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/2 1/2
Output (AC)
AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 1950 W 3000 W
Max. AC apparent power 2100 VA 3300 VA
Nominal AC voltage; range 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V;
180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency; range 50 Hz; –4.5 Hz, +2.5 Hz 50 Hz; –4.5 Hz, +2.5 Hz
Max. output current 11 A 16 A
Power factor (cos ϕ) 1 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/1 1/1
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 96.0 % / 95.2 % 96.0 % / 94.6 %
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection ● ●
ESS switch-disconnector ● ●
AC short circuit protection ● ●
Ground fault monitoring ● ●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ● ●
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit —/● —/●
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm 440 / 339 / 214 470 / 490 / 225
Weight 16 kg 28 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 33 dB(A) ≤ 29 dB(A)
Internal consumption: (night) < 0.1 W < 0.25 W
Topology transformerless transformerless
Cooling concept Convection Convection
Electronics protection rating / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H 4K4H
Features
DC connection: SUNCLIX ● ●
AC connection: screw terminal / plug connector / spring-type terminal —/●/— ●/—/—
Display: text line / graphic ●/— ●/—
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○ ○/○
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, RD 1663 , CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940*,
EN 50438**, C10/C11, PPDS RD 1663, PPC, EN 50438**,
C10/C11, PPDS
Type designation SB 2100TL SB 3300TL HC
Accessories

485PB-NR BTBINV-NR
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Innovative Efficient Safe
• First transformerless SMA inverter • Maximum efficiency of 98 % • OptiCool active temperature • Integrated DC switch-disconnector
for the North American market • The best tracking efficiency with management • SMA Power Balancer for three-
• Certified in accordance with OptiTrac MPP tracking phase grid connection
UL 1741 with safety standards • Transformerless, with H5 topology
from IEC 62109
Sunny Boy 8000TL-US / 9000TL-US / 10000TL-US

High yield providers with UL certification
With optimum efficiencies of 98 %, the transformerless Sunny Boy 8000TL-US, 9000TL-US and 10000TL-US
provide their owners with high yields. The finely graduated performance classes are ideal for precise configu-
ration of PV power plants. The flexibility it provides for the design of plants and its low weight make the Sunny
Boy the ideal inverter for mid-sized to large PV plants.
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Sunny Boy 8000TL-US Sunny Boy 9000TL-US Sunny Boy 10000TL-US

Technical data
208 V AC 208 V AC 208 V AC
Input (DC)
Max. recommended PV power (@ module STC) 10000 W 11250 W 12500 W
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 300 V / 360 V 300V / 360 V 300 V / 360 V
Max. input current / per string (at DC disconnector) 28 A / 28 A 31 A / 31 A 35 A / 35 A
Number of MPP trackers / fuse-protected strings per MPP tracker 1 / 6 (@ Combiner Box) 1 / 6 (@ Combiner Box) 1 / 6 (@ Combiner Box)
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 8000 W 9000 W 10000 W
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable 208 V / — 208 V / — 208 V / —
AC voltage range 183 V – 229 V 183 V – 229 V 183 V – 229 V
AC grid frequency; range 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Harmonics <4% <4% <4%
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 98.0 % 98.0 % 98.0 %
CEC efficiency www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Protection devices
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive monitoring unit —/● —/● —/●
Protection class / overvoltage category I / IV I / IV I / IV
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 470 / 615 / 240 (18.4 / 24.1 / 9.5)
DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H/ D) in mm (in) 187 / 297 / 190 (7.28 / 11.7 / 7)
Packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 390 / 580 / 800 (31 / 15 / 23)
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 580 / 400 / 270 (23 / 16 / 11)
Weight / DC Disconnect weight approx. 35 kg (78 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight approx. 40 kg (90 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb)
Operating temperature range (full power) –25 °C ... +45 °C / –13 °F ... +113 °F
Noise emission (typical) www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Internal consumption: (night)) ≤ 0.25 W ≤ 0.25 W ≤ 0.25 W
Topology Transformerless H5 Transformerless H5 Transformerless H5
Electronics protection rating / connection area NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R
Features
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○ ●/○/○ ●/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B)

Type designation SB 8000TLUS-10 SB 9000TLUS-10 SB 10000TLUS-10
Accessories
Sunny Boy Combiner Box Bluetooth Piggy Back

SBCBTL6-10 BTPBINV-NR
RS485 interface of type SMA Power Balancer

485PB-NR PBL-SBUS-10-NR
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inverters with
transformers
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efficient Safe Flexible Simple
• OptiCool active temperature • Galvanic isolation • Integrated reactive power capabil- • DC plug system SUNCLIX
management • Integrated ESS DC switch- ity and grid management functions
• The best tracking efficiency with disconnector • Input voltage range of up to 800 V
OptiTrac MPP tracking • SMA Power Balancer for three- • Suitable for generator grounding*
phase grid connection
Sunny Mini CenTrAl 7000hV

the champion for thin-film projects
Reduced installation costs thanks to greater input voltage range: with the Sunny Mini Central 7000HV, more
modules can be connected in series than with common inverters. This reduces cabling costs on the DC side
and simplifies the installation. Due to its galvanic isolation, the Sunny Mini Central 7000HV can be used both
with crystalline cells and thin film modules. Its performance range permits the installation of large PV plants
made up of smaller units, which allows for more detailed system monitoring. Its new reactive power and grid
management functions mean it is also suitable for international use.
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Inverters with transformers
Sunny Mini Central

Technical data
7000HV
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ =1) 7500 W
Max. DC voltage 800V
MPP voltage range 335 V – 560 V
DC nominal voltage 340 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 290 V / 400 V
Max. input current / per string 23 A / 23 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/4
Output (AC)
AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 6650 W
Max. AC apparent power 7000 VA
Nominal AC voltage; range 220, 230, 240 V;
180 V – 260 V (262 V**)
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; –6 +5 Hz
Max. output current 31 A
Phase conductors / connection phases / power balancing 1 / 1 /●
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 96.2 % / 95.5 %
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/—
ESS switch-disconnector ●
AC short circuit protection ●
Ground fault monitoring ●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ●
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit ●/—
DC overvoltage protector (type II), can be integrated —
String failure detection —
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm 468 / 613 / 242
Weight 65 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 41 dB(A)
Internal consumption: (night) 0.25 W
Topology LF transformer
Cooling concept OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H
Features
DC connection: SUNCLIX ●
AC connection: screw terminal / spring-type terminal ●/—
Display: text line / graphic ●/—
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940**, RD 1663, C10/C11, PPDS, EN 50438***,
AS 4777, IEC 61727, PPC
* Variants for France under preparation **Only applies to IT variants, *** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438
Type designation SMC 7000HV-11
Accessories

485PB-NR BTPBINV-NR
SMA Power Balancer Grounding set "Positive"

Plug connector PBL-SMC- ESHV-P-NR*
10-NR
Grounding set "Negative"

ESHV-P-NR*
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Powerful Safe Flexible Simple
• OptiCool active temperature • Galvanic isolation • Suitable for generator grounding* • DC plug system SUNCLIX
management • Integrated ESS DC switch-
• The best tracking efficiency with disconnector
OptiTrac MPP tracking • SMA Power Balancer for three-
phase grid connection
Sunny Mini Central 4600A / 5000A / 6000A

Proven technology for flexible applications
The Sunny Mini Central 4600A, 5000A und 6000A are installed in locations where galvanic isolation is
required. This means they can be used around the world for many different types of connections. In this way,
the Sunny Mini Centrals can be used with crystalline cells as well as thin-film modules. Thanks to their gradu-
ated performance classes, they offer the highest degree of flexibility in plant design. The Sunny Mini Centrals
5000A and 6000A are ideal for three-phase systems, while the Sunny Mini Central 4600A is designed for
single-phase PV plants.
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Technical data
4600A 5000A 6000A
Input (DC)
Max. DC voltage 600V 600V 600 V
Output (AC)
180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V (262 V**) 180 V – 260 V (262 V**)
Efficiency
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/— ●/— ●/—
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit ●/— ●/— ●/—
General data
Topology LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer
Features
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, G83/1-1, CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940**, RD 1663, G83/1-1,
PPC, EN 50438***, C10/ CER/06/190, PPC, AS4777, EN 50438***,
● Standard features ○ Optional features — not available C11, PPDS, IEEE 929 C10/C11, PPDS, IEEE 929
Type designation SMC 4600A SMC 5000A SMC 6000A
Accessories

485PB-NR BTPBINV-NR
SMA Power Balancer Grounding set "Positive"

Plug connector PBL-SMC- ESHV-P-NR*
10-NR
Grounding set "Negative"

ESHV-P-NR*
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Powerful Safe Flexible Simple
• Efficiency of up to 95.6 % • Galvanic isolation • For indoor and outdoor installation • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• OptiCool active temperature • Integrated ESS DC switch- • Suitable for generator grounding*
management disconnector
• The best tracking efficiency with
OptiTrac MPP tracking
SUNNY BOY 3300 / 3800

The generalist
It is robust, easy-to-handle, and, thanks to its galvanic isolation, can be used in all kinds of AC grids: the Sunny
Boy 3300 / 3800. Due to its suitability for generator grounding, it can be combined with all module types.
The die-cast aluminum enclosure, with the OptiCool active cooling system, guarantees the highest yields and
a long service life, even under extreme conditions.
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Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

Technical data
3300 3800
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ =1) 3820 W 4040 W
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 200 V / 250 V 200 V / 250 V
Max. input current / per string 20 A / 16 A 20 A / 16 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/3 1/3
Output (AC)
AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 3300 W 3800 W
Max. AC apparent power 3600 VA 3800 VA
Nominal AC voltage; range 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V;
180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz
Max. output current 18 A 18 A
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 95.2 % / 94.4 % 95.6 % / 94.7 %
Protection devices
ESS switch-disconnector ● ●
AC short circuit protection ● ●
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit ●/— ●/—
General data
Weight 38 kg 38 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C
Internal consumption: (night) < 0.1 W < 0.1 W
Topology LF transformer LF transformer
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H 4K4H
Features
AC connection: screw terminal / plug connector / spring-type terminal —/●/— —/●/—
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940**, RD 1663 , G83/1-1,
CER/06/190, PPC, AS4777, EN 50438***, C10/C11, PPDS
* Variants for France under preparation

** Only applies to IT variants
*** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438
● Standard features ○ Optional features — not available, data at nominal conditions
Type designation SB 3300 SB 3800
Accessories

485PB-NR BTPBINV-NR
Grounding set "Positive" Grounding set "Negative"

ESHV-P-NR* ESHV-P-NR*
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High Yields Safe Simple Communicative
• Maximum efficiency 96.3 % • Galvanic isolation • Quick and easy configuration • Graphic display
• The best tracking efficiency with • Integrated ESS DC switch- thanks to Quick Module • Bluetooth technology as standard
OptiTrac MPP tracking disconnector • DC plug system SUNCLIX
• Shade management with OptiTrac • Theft protection • Suitable for generator grounding*
Global Peak
Sunny Boy 2000HF / 2500HF / 3000HF

Simply high yields
This is the new generation of galvanically isolated inverters – packed full of the latest SMA technology, the
Sunny Boy HF series provides the highest yields for transformer inverters of this performance class. Installation is
now easier than ever thanks to the DC connector system SUNCLIX, the plug-in generator grounding (optional),
and an easily accessible configuration area – including easier mounting due to the reduced weight. The wide
input voltage range from 175 to 700 s gives you extraordinary flexibility for your plant design, and the modern
graphic display and wireless Bluetooth communication system make the devices highly user-friendly.
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Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

Technical data
2000HF 2500HF 3000HF
Input (DC)
Output (AC)
180 – 280 V 180 – 280 V 180 – 280 V
Max. output current 11.4 A 14.2 A 16 A
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 96.3 % / 95.0 % 96, 3 % / 95.4 % 96.3 % / 95.5 %
Protection devices
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit ●/— ●/— ●/—
General data
Weight < 18 kg < 18 kg < 18 kg
Topology HF transformer HF transformer HF transformer
Features
AC connection: screw terminal / plug connector / spring-type terminal —/●/— —/●/— —/●/—
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940, RD 1663, G83/1-1, PPC, AS4777,
EN 50438**, C10/C11, PPDS
* Variants for France under preparation

** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438
Type designation SB 2000HF-30 SB 2500HF-30 SB 3000HF-30
Accessories
SMA Plug-in Grounding Quick Module RS485

PLUGIN-GRD-10-NR* + multi-function relay
485QM-10-NR
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Safe All purpose Reliable Simple
• Integrated ESS DC switch- • For indoor and outdoor installation • Tried and tested technology • DC plug system SUNCLIX
disconnector • Suitable for generator grounding* • Maintenance free, thanks to
• Galvanic isolation convection cooling
Sunny Boy 1200 / 1700 / 2500 / 3000

Proven technology for secure investments
Universally applicable: the Sunny Boy inverters 1200, 1700, 2500 and 3000 are used in the most diverse
AC grids thanks to their galvanic isolation. In addition, the devices are suitable for simple grounding of the
generator. Their integrated ESS DC switch-disconnector makes installation simpler while also reducing assembly
costs. Equipped with the OptiTrac MPP-tracking process, it will always find the best working point, even under
dynamic weather conditions. In this way, it reliably converts solar energy into solar yield.
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Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

Technical data
1200 1700 2500 3000
Input (DC)
DC nominal voltage 120 V 180 V 300 V 350 V
Max. input current / per string 12.6 A / 12.6 A 12.6 A / 12.6 A 12 A / 12 A 12 A / 12 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3
Output (AC)
AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 1200 W 1550 W 2300 W 2750 W
Nominal AC voltage; range 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V; 220, 230, 240 V;
180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; ± 4.5 Hz
Max. output current 6.1 A 8.6 A 12.5 A 15 A
Power factor (cos ϕ) 1 1 1 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-eta 92.1 % / 90.9 % 93.5 % / 91.8 % 94.1 % / 93.2 % 95.0 % / 93.6 %
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection ● ● ● ●
ESS switch-disconnector ● ● ● ●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ● ● ● ●
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit ●/— ●/— ●/— ●/—
General data
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C –25 °C … +60 °C
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 41 dB(A) ≤ 46 dB(A) ≤ 33 dB(A) ≤ 30 dB(A)
Internal consumption: (night) < 0.1 W < 0.1 W < 0.25 W < 0.25 W
Topology LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer
Cooling concept Convection Convection Convection Convection
Electronics protection rating / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H
Features
DC connection: SUNCLIX ● ● ● ●
AC connection: screw terminal / plug connector / spring-type terminal —/●/— —/●/— —/●/— —/●/—
Display: text line / graphic ●/— ●/— ●/— ●/—
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○ ○/○ ○/○ ○/○
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940**, RD 1663 , G83/1-1, CE, VDE 0126-1-1, DK 5940**, RD 1663 , G83/1-1,
(more available on request) CER/06/190 (only SB 1700), PPC, AS4777, CER/06/190, PPC, AS4777, EN 50438***,
EN 50438***, C10/C11, PPDS, IEEE 929 C10/C11, PPDS
Type designation SB 1200 SB 1700 SB 2500 SB 3000
Accessories

485PB-NR BTPBINV-NR
Grounding set "Positive" Grounding set "Negative"

ESHV-P-NR* ESHV-P-NR*
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UL certified Efficient Safe Simple
• For countries that require UL • 97 % peak efficiency • Galvanic isolation • Patented automatic
certification (UL 1741/IEEE 1547) • OptiCool active temperature grid voltage detection*
management • Integrated DC switch-disconnector
Sunny Boy 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US

Profitable units with UL certification
Maximal energy yields for a continuously expanding solar market: the Sunny Boys with US certification are
impressive due to their excellent efficiency. Additionally, they offer the highest degree of flexibility in plant de-
sign due to their graduated performance classes. The automatic grid voltage detection* allows easy and safe
installation. Furthermore, the galvanic isolation provides flexible connection possibilities. This way, the Sunny
Boy inverters can be used with crystalline cells, as well as with thin-film modules.
* US Patent US7352549B1
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Sunny Boy 5000-US Sunny Boy 6000-US Sunny Boy 7000-US Sunny Boy 8000-US
Technical data
208 V AC 240 V AC 277 V AC 208 V AC 240 V AC 277 V AC 208 V AC 240 V AC 277 V AC 240 V AC 277 V AC
Input (DC)
Max.recommended PV power (@ module STC) 6250 W 7500 W 8750 W 10000 W
Max. input current / per string (at DC disconnector) 21 A / 20 A; 36 A @ 25 A / 20 A; 36 A @ 30 A / 20 A; 36 A @ 30 A / 20 A; 36 A @
combined terminal combined terminal combined terminal combined terminal
Number of MPP trackers /
1 / 4 (DC disconnector)
fuse-protected strings per MPP tracker
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W 7680 W 8000 W
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 277 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 277 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 277 V / ● 240 V / ● 277 V / ●
AC voltage range 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 244 – 305 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 244 – 305 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 244 – 305 V 211 – 264 V 244 – 305 V
AC grid frequency; range 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Max. output current 24 A 21 A 18 A 29 A 25 A 22 A 34 A 29 A 25 A 32 A
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/2 1/2 1/1 1/2 1/2 1/1 1/2 1/2 1/1 1/2 1/1
Harmonics <4% <4% <4% <4%
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 96.7 % 96.8 % 96.8 % 96.9 % 96.8 % 97.0 % 97.1% 96.9 % 97.0 % 96.3 % 96.5 %
CEC efficiency 95.5 % 95.5 % 95.5 % 95.5 % 95.5 % 96.0 % 95.5 % 96.0 % 96.0 % 96.0 % 96.0 %
Protection devices
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive monitoring unit ●/— ●/— ●/— ●/—
General data
DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 187 / 297 / 190 (7.3 / 11.7 / 7)
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 580 / 400 / 270 (23 / 16 / 11)
Weight / DC Disconnect weight 64 kg (143 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) 66 kg (148 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight 67 kg (148 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) 69 kg (152 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb)
Noise emission (typical) 44 dB(A) 45 dB(A) 46 dB(A) 49 dB(A)
Internal consumption: (night) 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Electronics protection rating / connection area NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R
Features
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○ ○/○ ○/○ ○/○
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○ ●/○/○ ●/○/○ ●/○/○

Type designation SB 5000US SB 6000US SB 7000US SB 8000US
Accessories

485USPB-SMC-NR BTPBINV-NR
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UL certified Efficient Safe Simple
• For countries that require UL • 96.8 % peak efficiency • Galvanic isolation • Patented automatic
certification (UL 1741/IEEE 1547) • OptiCool active temperature grid voltage detection*
management • Integrated DC switch-disconnector
SUNNY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US

Reliable system managers with UL certification
The Sunny Boy 3000-US, 3800-US and 4000-US inverters are specially designed for countries that require UL
certification. The automatic grid voltage detection* allows easy and safe installation. The integrated DC switch-
disconnector simplifies installation and saves costs. Since the devices are suitable for generator grounding, they
can be combined with all types of modules. The die-cast aluminum enclosure, with the OptiCool active cooling
system, guarantees the highest yields and a long service life, even under extreme conditions. The Sunny Boy
3800-US is tailor-made for installations requiring a current limit of 16 A.
* US Patent US7352549B1
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Sunny Boy 3000-US Sunny Boy 3800-US Sunny Boy 4000-US

Technical data
208 V AC 240 V AC 240 V AC 208 V AC 240 V AC
Input (DC)
Max.recommended PV power (@ module STC) 3750 W 4750 W 4375 W 5000 W
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1) 3200 W n. s. 4200 W
MPP voltage range 175 – 400 V 200 – 400 V 250 – 480 V 220 – 480 V 250 – 480 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 175 / 228 V 200 / 228 V 250 / 285 V 220 / 285 V 250 / 285 V
Max. input current / per string (at DC disconnector) 17 A / 17 A; 36 A @ 18 A / 18 A; 36 A @ 18 A / 18 A; 36 A @
combined terminal combined terminal combined terminal
Number of MPP trackers / fused strings per MPP tracker 1 / 4 (DC disconnector)
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 3000 W 3800 W 3500 W 4000 W
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 240 V / — 208 V / ● 240 V / ●
AC voltage range 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V
Max. output current 15 A 13 A 16 A 17 A
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 96.0 % 96.5 % n. s. 96.5 % 96.8 %
CEC efficiency 95.0 % 95.5 % n. s. 95.5 % 96.0 %
Protection devices
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive monitoring unit ●/— ●/— ●/—
General data
DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 187 / 297 / 190 (7.3 / 11.7 / 7)
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 580 / 400 / 270 (23 x 16 x 11)
Weight / DC Disconnect weight 38 kg (84 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight 44 kg (97 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb)
Noise emission (typical) 40 dB(A) www.SMA-Solar.com 37 dB(A)
Internal consumption: (night) 0.1 W www.SMA-Solar.com 0.1 W
Features
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○ ●/○/○ ●/○/○

Type designation SB 3000US SB 3800-US-10 SB 4000US
Accessories

485USPB-SMC-NR BTPBINV-NR
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High Yields Safe User-friendly Communicative
• Maximum efficiency 96 % • Galvanic isolation • Perfect-fit integration in walls of • Graphic display
• The best tracking efficiency with • Integrated DC switch-disconnector wooden-frame houses • Bluetooth® technology as standard
OptiTrac MPP tracking • Plug-in ground with GFDI
• OptiCool active temperature • Reduced weight
management • Quick and easy configuration
thanks to Quick module
SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US / 2500HF-US / 3000HF-US

Perfect yields
This is the new generation of inverters designed for the countries with UL certification: packed full of the latest
SMA technology, these devices provide the highest yields for transformer inverters of this performance class.
The slim enclosure allows for perfect fitting of the Sunny Boy HF in walls of wooden-frame houses. At the same
time, installation is made even simpler due to automatic grid type detection*, plug-in generator grounding
with GFDI and reduced weight. The wide input voltage range from 175 to 600 volt gives you extraordinary
flexibility for your plant design, and the modern graphic display and wireless Bluetooth communication system
make the devices highly user-friendly.
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Sunny Boy 2000HF-US Sunny Boy 2500HF-US Sunny Boy 3000HF-US

Technical data
208 V AC 240 V AC 208 V AC 240 V AC 208 V AC 240 V AC
Input (DC)
DC nominal voltage 480V 480V 480V
MPP voltage range 175 – 480V 175 – 480V 175 – 480V 175 – 480V 220 – 480V 220 – 480 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 175 V / 220V 175 V / 220V 220 V / 220V
Max. input current / per string 12.2 A / 12.2 A 12.4 A / 12.4 A 14.8 A / 14.8 A
Number of MPP trackers / fuse-protected strings per MPP tracker 1/ 3 optional
Output (AC)
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ●
AC voltage range 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V
Max. output current 10.0 A 8.5 A 12.0 A 10.4 A 14.4 A 12.5 A
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 96.0 % 96.0 % 96.0 %
CEC efficiency 95.0 % 95.0 % 95.0 % 95.0 % 95.0 % 95.0 %
Protection devices
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 348 / 727 / 183 (14 / 29 / 7) incl. DC Disconnect
DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) —
Packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 450 / 600 / 400 (18 / 24 / 16) incl. DC Disconnect
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) —
Weight / DC Disconnect weight approx. 23 kg (approx. 51 lb) incl. DC Disconnect
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight n.s. / n.s.
Features
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○ ●/○/○ ●/○/○

Type designation SB 2000HFUS-30 SB 2500HFUS-30 SB 3000HFUS-30
Accessories
Wooden-framed Quick Module RS485

installation pit Flush-Mount + multi-function relay
Kit Mount Kit-10-NR 485QMUS-10-NR
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UL certified Safe Simple Flexible
• For countries with UL certification • Galvanic isolation • Simple installation thanks to three- • Three different input voltage
(UL 1741/IEEE 1547) point mounting assembly ranges
• Modular addition for all
applications
Sunny Boy 700-US

Flexible for modular plant concepts
Implementing modular PV plants with ease is not a problem with the UL certified Sunny Boy 700-US. It is optimal-
ly suited for expanding new or already-existing plants in small increments. With its configurable input voltage
range, it can be adjusted to individual plant requirements in just a few simple steps. Three different input voltage
ranges are available. In addition, thanks to its protection rating in accordance with NEMA 3X, it is extremely
robust, and the practical three-point mounting assembly makes installation especially straightforward.
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SB700-US SB700-US SB700-US

Technical data
150 V DC 200 V DC 250 V DC
Input (DC)
Max. input current / per string 7A/7A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 1/ 2
Output (AC)
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable 120 V / —
AC voltage range 106 V – 132 V
AC grid frequency; range 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Max. output current 4.4 A 5.7 A 6.6 A
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 92.4 % 93.3 % 93.6 %
CEC efficiency 91.5 % 91.5 % 91.5 %
Protection devices
General data
DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) —
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) —
Weight / DC Disconnect weight 23 kg (51 lb) / —
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight 26 kg (57 lb) / —
Noise emission (typical) — — —
Cooling concept convection convection convection
Electronics protection rating / connection area NEMA 3X / NEMA 3X NEMA 3X / NEMA 3X NEMA 3X / NEMA 3X
Features
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/— ○/— ○/—
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○ ●/○/○ ●/○/○

Type designation SB 700U 150 VDC SB 700U 200 VDC SB 700U 250 VDC
Accessories
RS485 interface of type

485USPB-SMC-NR
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Sunny Tower
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Efficient Safe Flexible Convenient
• Efficiency of up to 98 % • Integrated ESS DC load • Modular design • Delivered as a turn-key solution
• Low specific price disconnection switch • Sunny Mini Central and Sunny Boy • Easy installation
• Greater yield with multiple MPP inverters can be combined • Integrated data acquisition with
trackers • Suitable for outdoors Sunny WebBox (optional)
Sunny Tower
Easy Installation – maximum yield
The Sunny Tower: As easy to install as a central inverter, as profitable as a Sunny Mini Central. Its excep-
tional efficiency of up to 98 % and easy installation ensure maximum power yield. The intelligent OptiCool
temperature management system makes the Sunny Tower suitable for use at high ambient temperatures.
In addition to this, the modular design makes it possible to combine Sunny Mini Central and Sunny Boy
inverters, thus guaranteeing maximum flexibility in plant design and extension.
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Sunny Tower
Sunny Tower Sunny Tower

Technical data
with 6 Sunny Mini Central 8000TL with 6 Sunny Mini Central 11000TL
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 49.6 kW 68.4 kW
PV voltage range 333 V – 500 V 333 V – 500 V
Max. input current 6 x 25 A 6 x 34 A
DC voltage ripple < 10 % < 10 %
Max. number of strings (parallel) 6x4 6x5
Reverse polarity protection short-circuit diode short-circuit diode
Output (AC)
Continuous AC power 48 kW at 40 °C 66 kW at 40 °C
Nominal AC power 48 kW 66 kW
Max. output current 3 x 70 A 3 x 96 A
THD of grid current <4% <4%
Nominal AC voltage 220 V – 240 V 220 V – 240 V
Nominal AC frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Grid connection bolt clamp, max. 5 x 95 mm² bolt clamp, max. 5 x 95 mm²
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-Eta 98.0 % / 97.7 % 98.0 % / 97.5 %
Protection devices
Thermally monitored varistors ● ●
ESS DC load disconnection switch ● ●
Short-circuit tolerance (current control) ● ●
Line circuit breaker 6 x B50 6 x B63
General data
Inverter/Sunny Tower protection rating (acc. to IEC 60529) IP65 / IP44 IP65 / IP44
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C
Topology transformerless Transformerless
Number phase conductors 3 3
Weight 320 kg 320 kg
Features
Warranty: 5 years/10 years ●/○ ●/○
Plant monitoring (pre-wired): ○/○/○ ○/○/○
RS485 / Sunny WebBox / SMA Power Balancer
● Standard features ❍ Optional features

Type designation ST6 ST6
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Backup Systems
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Sunny Backup System:
Solar Power – Even in the Event of Grid Failure
A power outage means: Stand-alone power supply will continue to function in agricultural
grid disconnection of the enterprises. Cold-storage units, hotels,
PV system The Sunny Backup System is the re- supermarkets and restaurants can re-
sult of nearly 30 years' experience main in operation with no loss of image
No light, no heating, no computer: to- in photovoltaic system technology – or expensive disruptions to the cooling
day, it is very difficult to do anything both for grid-connected PV plants and chain. And heating, cookers, computers
without electricity. But how many PV for stand-alone systems. The Sunny and lights will continue to function with
plant operators are really aware that Backup-System is a synthesis between no interruption in family homes, while
in the event of a power outage, the PV grid-connected operation and off-grid maintaining the same supply quality as
plant is disconnected from the grid for technology that ensures optimum user during normal operation.
reasons of safety? From that moment safety as well as ease of installation.
on it ceases to provide solar power – The system is equipped with a Sunny Furthermore: all PV plants with Sunny
neither for grid feeding nor for internal Backup Inverter and is also available Boy inverters can be easily upgraded.
power supply. And this is all the more as a fully pre-configured set solution for
irritating because, as the experts agree, all performance categories up to 100
throughout Europe, lengthy blackouts kW.
and temporary outages are set to in-
crease. The optimum electricity insurance
The SMA Sunny Backup-System closes Power outages can have very serious
this supply gap. Now all owners of a economic consequences, especially for
personal PV plant can continue to ob- businesses – unless the PV plant has
tain reliable and environmentally-friend- been equipped with a Sunny Backup-
ly power for important loads even in the System. With a Sunny Backup System,
event of a grid failure. barn ventilation and heating lamps
6 • Direct current
• Alternating current
Components: 1. SUNNY BOY solar inverter, 2. Sunny Backup automatic switching device, 3. SUNNY BACKUP battery set,
4. SUNNY BACKUP 2200, 5. SUNNY REMOTE CONTROL, 6. Grid connection
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Simple Flexible Efficient Reliable
• Can be integrated into existing • Single and three-phase systems • Small battery through integration • Automatic switching
and new PV plants are possible into the PV plant to backup in only approx.
• Pre-configured sets for • Modularly extendable • Power supply and battery 20 milliseconds
various performance classes • Capacities from charging over the grid • Automatic disconnection per
5 kW to 100 kW available • Continuously high DIN VDE 0126-1-1 and AS 4777
PV efficiency
Sunny Backup Set M / L / XL

Solar power – even in the event of grid failure
Greatest performance and user benefits along with the lowest investment and operating costs: in comparison
with conventional emergency power systems, the Sunny Backup System scores well. As an ad-on to the PV plant
the Sunny Backup automatically switches to stand-alone power supply within approximately 20 milliseconds of
a grid failure. Both new and existing PV plants can be equipped with a Sunny Backup System – with no effect
on PV efficiency. And the best part: due to the integration of the PV plant, a small and therefore low-cost battery
can be implemented as it is usually only needed to bridge the night hours.
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Backup Systems
SUNNY BACKUP SUNNY BACKUP SUNNY BACKUP

Technical data
Set M Set L Set XL
Output (loads)
Nominal power / current during grid operation 8 kW / 35 A 44 kW / 3 x 63 A 110 kW / 3 x 160 A
Backup power (duration / 30 min / 1 min) 5 kW / 6.5 kW / 15 kW / 19.5 kW / up to 60 kW / 78 kW /
8.4 kW 25.2 kW 100 kW
Number of phases (grid operation / backup operation) 3/1 3/3 3/3
Voltage (range) 230 V (187 – 253 V) 230 V (187 – 253 V) 230 V (187 – 253 V)
Frequency (range) 50 Hz (45 to 55 Hz) 50 Hz (45 to 55 Hz) 50 Hz (45 to 55 Hz)
Permissible grid structure TN / TT TN / TT TN / TT
Typical interruption time in the event of power outage 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms
Input PV plant
Nominal AC PV output / current 5.7 kW / 25 A 30 kW / 3 x 44 A 110 kW / 3 x 160 A
Compatible PV inverters all SB and SMC 4600A all SB and SMC all SB and SMC
Input battery
Nominal voltage / number of blocks 48 V / 4 x 12 V 48 V / 8 x 12 V 48 V / 32 x 12 V
Type / energy / capacity per block AGM / 6.8 kWh / 142 Ah AGM / 13.6 kWh / 142 Ah AGM / 54.4 kWh / 142 Ah
Service life (according to Eurobat) > 12 years > 12 years > 12 years
Efficiency / internal consumption
Max. efficiency backup operation 95 % 95 % 95 %
Internal consumption day / night (Silent Mode) 48 W / 32 W 114 W / 69 W 360 W / 230 W
Protection devices
DC reverse polarity protection / total discharge protection ●/● ●/● ●/●
AC short-circuit / AC overload ●/● ●/● ●/●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) / galvanic isolation ●/● ●/● ●/●
General data
Dimensions SBU (W / H / D) in mm 467 / 612 / 235 467 / 612 / 235 467 / 612 / 235
Dimensions AS-Box (W / H / D) in mm 600 / 600 / 210 600 / 760 / 210 1000 / 1600 / 300
Dimensions battery per block (W / H / D) in mm 498 / 230 / 177 498 / 230 / 177 498 / 230 / 177
Weight per (SBU / AS box / battery block) 63 kg / 29 kg / 54.5 kg 63 kg / 41 kg / 54.5 kg 63 kg / 180 kg / 54.5 kg
Protection rating (SBU, AS-Box) IP30 / IP65 IP30 / IP65 IP30 / IP65
Features / function
Integrated bypass in the event of faults / test operation ●/● ●/● ●/●
State of charge calculation / generator input ●/○ ●/○ ●/○
Warranty SBU 5000 (5 years / 10 years) ●/○ ●/○ ●/○
Battery warranty (2 years), AS Box warranty (5 years) ● ● ●
Certificates and permits www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Accessories
Battery cables / DC distributor / communication cables 3m/○/5m 6m/●/5m 6m/●/5m
Battery fuses "BATFUSE" ○ ○ ○
Interfaces (RS485 PB / Multicluster PB) ○/○ ○/○ ●/●
Additional battery parallel / other battery ○/○ ○/○ ○/○
● Standard features ○ Optional — Not available

Last updated: March 2009
Type designation SBU-Set-M SBU-Set-L SBU-Set-XL
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Simple Efficient Reliable
• Can be integrated into existing • Energy supply and battery • Compact and affordable • Automatic switching to backup
and new PV plants charging over the grid switching unit supply in approx. 50 milliseconds
• Pre-configured set • Same high PV efficiency • Smaller battery size due to • Automatic disconnection per
utilization of the PV energy DIN VDE 0126-1-1 and AS 4777
Sunny Backup Set S

Reliable back-up electricity supply for family homes
Innovative power backup for private homes: as an add-on to a PV plant, the Sunny Backup Set S switches
automatically to off-grid mode within 50 milliseconds in the event of grid failure. Whether in summer or winter:
owners of small to mid-sized SMA PV plants and inverters can supply their most important consumer loads
themselves in case of a blackout. Our affordable complete solution is suitable for both new solar electricity
systems as well as existing PV systems, which can be easily retrofitted with our certified Sunny Backup Set S.
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Technical data
Set S
Output (loads)
Nominal power / current during grid operation 5.7 kW / 25 A
Backup power (duration / 30 min / 1 min) 2.2 kW / 2.9 kW / 3.8 kW
Number of phases (grid operation / backup operation) 1/1
Voltage (range) 230 V (172.5 – 264.5 V)
Frequency (range) 50 Hz (45 to 65 Hz)
Permitted grid structure (grid side / load side) TN-C / TN-S
Typical interruption time in the event of power outage 50 ms
Input PV plant
Nominal AC PV output / current 4.6 kW / 20 A
Compatible PV inverters All Sunny Boy inverters *
Input battery
Nominal voltage / number of blocks 24 V / 2 x 12 V
Type / energy / capacity per block AGM / 3.4 kWh / 142 Ah
Service life (according to Eurobat) > 12 years
Efficiency / internal consumption
Max. efficiency backup operation 93.6 %
Internal consumption day / night (Silent Mode) 40 W / 6 W
Protection devices
DC reverse polarity protection / total discharge protection —/●
AC short-circuit / AC overload ●/●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) / galvanic isolation ●/●
General data
Dimensions SBU (W / H / D) in mm 470 / 445 / 180
Dimensions AS-Box (W / H / D) in mm 200 / 300 / 120
Dimensions battery per block (W / H / D) in mm 498 / 230 / 177
Weight per (SBU / AS box / battery block) 19 kg / 4.5 kg / 54.5 kg
Protection rating (SBU, AS-Box) IP54 / IP65
Features / function
Integrated bypass in the event of faults / test operation ●/●
State of charge calculation / generator input ●/—
Warranty SBU 2200 (5 years / 10 years) ●/○
Battery warranty (2 years), AS-Box warranty (5 years) ●
Certificates and permits www.SMA-Solar.com
Accessories
Battery cables / DC distributor / communication cables 4m/—/5m
Battery fuses "BATFUSE" ●
Interfaces (RS485 / Multicluster PB) ○/—
Additional battery parallel / other battery ○/○
External user interface "SRC-1" ●
* SB 2500, SB 2800, SB 3000, models from May 2005 and later

● Standard features ○ Optional — Not available
Last updated: March 2009
Type designation SBU-Set-S.1
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Central Inverters from SMA:
High Technology for solar power stations
Larger, more powerful, more efficient. and CP series offer comprehensive grid
The success of photovoltaics has led to management functions (more on page » Comprehensive Service World-
constantly growing plant sizes in recent 198). wide
years. With the Sunny Central product
line, SMA offers central inverters inten- Central inverters with their own weather- SMA not only has many years of
ded specifically for high performance proof enclosures allow for installation experience in the implementation
of large solar power plants, but it
class installations. Thanks to their special outdoors — greatly simplifying transport
also offers the appropriate service
properties such as highest efficiency, and installation as a result.
to match for every application. For
string monitoring, direct medium-voltage the highest availability and secure
feed-in, grid management and the possi- Guarantee of reliability and investment.
bility of outdoor installation, the devices durability
are optimally suited for use in solar pow- Read more about the Sunny Central
er stations with homogenous structures. SMA central inverters have been de- Service on page 182
veloped for a minimum lifespan of 20
An investment that pays off years. This is because maximum invest-
ment security is only ensured when in-
From 100 kW Sunny Centrals up to verters operate reliably and flawlessly
series-produced megawatt stations – over a long period of time. The SMA
the Sunny Central inverters from SMA plant monitoring assures additional
are particularly economical. Whether safety: thanks to numerous communi-
the Sunny Central HE series or the new cations interfaces, operators can moni-
devices of the CP series for outdoor tor their plant from any PC around the
use: SMA devices with efficiencies of world via the Internet. Yield variations
over 98 percent are the most efficient can therefore be recognized and resol-
in their segment. Furthermore, the HE ved in good time.
Outdoor Sunny Central 100 Outdoor Sunny Central 500CP / 630CP / 720CP / 760CP / 800CP
Medium-
voltage
Sunny Central 400MV Sunny Central 500MV Sunny Central 630MV Sunny Central 800MV Sunny Central 1000MV / 1250MV
High
efficiency Sunny Central 100HE Sunny Central 250HE Sunny Central 400HE Sunny Central 500HE Sunny Central 630HE
Standard Sunny Central 100 Indoor Sunny Central 200 Sunny Central 250 Sunny Central 350
US Sunny Central 250U Sunny Central 500U Sunny Central 500HE-US
Power [kW]
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Economic Efficient Flexible Reliable
• Direct deployment in the field due • Full nominal power at • Powerful grid management • Easy and safe installation due to a
to outdoor enclosure ambient temperatures up to 50 °C functions (including LVRT) separate connection area
• Simplified shipping without con- • 10 % additional power for con- • DC voltage range configurable • Optional: extended input voltage
crete substation stant operation at ambient tem- range up to 1,100 V
peratures up to 25 °C
Sunny Central
500CP / 630CP / 720CP / 760CP / 800CP
High performance as standard
The completely new design of the Sunny Central CP series saves you real money. The compact and weath-
erproof enclosure is easy to load and transport and can be installed almost anywhere – there is no need for
heavy protective concrete substations any longer. The innovative cooling concept OptiCool allows it to operate
at full nominal power with ambient temperatures up to 50 °C. With the powerful grid management functions
you are perfectly prepared for today's utility requirements as well as those still to come. The intelligent power
management is the most important feature: in continuous operation, the Sunny Central 800CP can feed 880
kVA to the grid at ambient temperatures of up to 25 °C – that's 10 % more than the rated nominal power.
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SUNNY CENTRAL 720CP / 760CP / 800CP
Sunny Central Sunny Central Sunny Central
Technical data
720CP 760CP 800CP
Input Data
MPP voltage range 515 V – 820 V 3) 5) 545 V – 820 V 3) 5) 570 V – 820 V 3) 5)
Max. DC voltage 1000 V / 1100 V 1) Optional
Max. DC current 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A
Number of DC inputs 9 fused inputs
Output Values
Nominal AC output @ 50 °C 720 kVA 760 kVA 800 kVA
Continuous AC power @ 25 °C 792 kVA 836 kVA 880 kVA
Max. AC current 1411 A 1411 A 1411 A
Nominal AC-current 1283 A 1283 A 1283 A
Nominal AC-voltage ±10 % 324 V 342 V 360 V
AC grid frequency 50 Hz ● ● ●
Max. THD <3% <3% <3%
Power consumption
Internal consumption in operation < 1500 W 4) < 1500 W 4) < 1500 W 4)
Standby consumption < 100 W < 100 W < 100 W
External auxiliary voltage 3 x 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz 3 x 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz 3 x 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions and Weight
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 98.6 %
Euro ETA 98.4 % 98.4 % 98.4 %
CEC-eta 98.4 % 98.4 % 98.4 %
Protection Rating and Ambient Conditions
Protection rating (as per EN 60529) IP54 IP54 IP54
Protection rating (as per IEC 60721-3-3) • Classification of chemically active substances: 3C2
Ambient conditions: fixed location, with protection against wind and weather • Classification of mechanically active substances: 3S2
Operation temperature range –20 °C ... +50 °C –20 °C ... +50 °C –20 °C ... +50 °C
Rel. humidity 15 % ... 95 % 15 % ... 95 % 15 % ... 95 %
Fresh air consumption 3000 m3/h 3000 m3/h 3000 m3/h
Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m
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720CP 760CP 800CP
Features
Sunny WebBox ● ● ●
Communication Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet
(optical fiber optional) (optical fiber optional) (optical fiber optional)
Communication with Sunny String-Monitor RS485 RS485 RS485
LCD graphic display ● ● ●
Enclosure color RAL 9016 RAL 9016 RAL 9016
Color of base RAL 7005 RAL 7005 RAL 7005
Color of roof RAL 7004 RAL 7004 RAL 7004
Ground fault monitoring / insulation monitoring ● ● ●
Circuit breaker AC side ● ● ●
Motor driven load disconnection switch on DC side ● ● ●
AC overvoltage protector ● ● ●
DC overvoltage protector ● ● ●
Overvoltage protectors for auxiliary supply ● ● ●
Certificates / Listings
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
CE conformity ● ● ●
BDEW-MSRL / FGW / TR8 6) ● ● ●
RD 1633 / 2000 ● ● ●
Report dated 23 / 04 / 08 ● ● ●
● Standard features ❍ Optional features — Not available

Type name SC 720CP-10 SC 760CP-10 SC 800CP-10
1) Startup at DC voltage < 1000 V

2) Efficiency measured without internal power supply
3) Further AC voltages, DC voltages and power classes can be configured
4) Internal consumption at nominal power
5) At 1.05 UAC,nom and cos ϕ= 1
6) With complete dynamic grid support
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SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP / 630CP
Sunny Central Sunny Central
Technical data
500CP 630CP
Input Data
MPP voltage range 430 V – 820 V 5) 500 V – 820 V 5)
Max. DC voltage 1000 V / 1100 V 1) Optional
Max. DC current 1250 A 1350 A
Number of DC inputs 9 fused inputs
Output Values
Nominal AC output @ 50 °C 500 kVA 630 kVA
Continuous AC power @ 25 °C 550 kVA 700 kVA
Max. AC current 1167 A 1271 A
Nominal AC-current 1069 A 1155 A
Nominal AC-voltage ±10 % 270 V 315 V
AC grid frequency 50 Hz ● ●
AC grid frequency 60 Hz ● ●
Max. THD <3% <3%
Power consumption
Internal consumption in operation < 1500 W 4) < 1500 W 4)
Standby consumption < 100 W < 100 W
External auxiliary voltage 3 x 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz 3 x 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions and Weight
Weight 1800 kg 1800 kg
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 98.6 % 98.7 %
Euro ETA 98.4 % 98.5 %
CEC-eta 98.5 % 98.5 %
Protection Rating and Ambient Conditions
Protection rating (as per EN 60529) IP54 IP54
Protection rating (as per IEC 60721-3-3) • Classification of chemically active substances: 3C2
Ambient conditions: fixed location, with protection against wind and weather • Classification of mechanically active substances: 3S2
Operation temperature range –20 °C ... +50 °C –20 °C ... +50 °C
Rel. humidity 15 % ... 95 % 15 % ... 95 %
Fresh air consumption 3000 m3/h 3000 m3/h
Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m 2000 m
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Features
Sunny WebBox ● ●
Communication Ethernet (optical fiber optional) Ethernet (optical fiber optional)
Communication with Sunny String-Monitor RS485 RS485
LCD graphic display ● ●
Enclosure color RAL 9016 RAL 9016
Color of base RAL 7005 RAL 7005
Color of roof RAL 7004 RAL 7004
Ground fault monitoring / insulation monitoring ● ●
Circuit breaker AC side ● ●
Motor driven load disconnection switch on DC side ● ●
AC overvoltage protector ● ●
DC overvoltage protector ● ●
Overvoltage protectors for auxiliary supply ● ●
Certificates / Listings
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
CE conformity ● ●
BDEW-MSRL / FGW / TR8 6) ● ●
RD 1633 / 2000 ● ●
Report dated 23 / 04 / 08 ● ●
● Standard features ❍ Optional features — Not available

Type name SC 500CP-10 SC 630CP-10
1) Startup at DC voltage < 1000 V

2) Efficiency measured without internal power supply
3) Further AC voltages, DC voltages and power classes can be configured
5) At 1.05 UAC,nom and cos ϕ= 1
6) With complete dynamic grid support
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Efficient Turnkey Delivery Optional
• Without low-voltage transformers: • With medium-voltage transformer • Medium-voltage switchgear • Medium-voltage transformers
greater plant efficiency due to and concrete substation for systems for a flexible structure of for other grid voltages
direct connection to the medium- outdoor installation large solar parks (deviating from 20 kV)
voltage grid • AC transfer station with
measurement
Sunny Central for Direct medium-voltage feed-in

800MV / 1000MV / 1250MV
High-performance medium-voltage station
For even more power: Two powerful Sunny Central HE inverters are components of a medium-voltage station
(MV) which feeds directly into a shared medium-voltage transformer. In this way, for example, two Sunny Cen-
tral 630HE inverters are combined into a powerful Sunny Central 1250MV station. The advantage: By remov-
ing the need for low-voltage transformers, the efficiency is increased and at the same time the inverter costs are
lower. The Sunny Central MV also offers the best possible forecast for the future: It is the first central inverter to
fulfil the requirements of the medium voltage directive. An investment that also pays off in the future.
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SUNNY CENTRAL 800MV / 1000MV / 1250MV
Technical data
800MV 1000MV 1250MV
Input data
Nominal DC power 816 kW 1018 kW 1284 kW
Max. DC power 900 kWp 1120 kWp 1410 kWp
MPP voltage range 450 V – 820 V 4) 450 V – 820 V 4) 500 V – 820 V 4)
Number of DC inputs (16 + 16) + 4 DCHV (16 + 16) + 4 DCHV (16 + 16) + 4 DCHV
Output data
Nominal AC power @ 45 °C 800 kVA 1000 kVA 1250 kVA
Nominal AC voltage 20000 V 20000 V 20000 V
Nominal AC current 23.2 A 28.8 A 36.1 A
Max. THD <3% <3% <3%
Power consumption
Standby consumption < 180 W + 1100 W < 180 W + 1100 W < 180 W + 1350 W
External auxiliary supply voltage 3 x 230 V, 50/60 Hz 3 x 230 V, 50/60 Hz 3 x 230 V, 50/60 Hz
External back-up fuse for auxiliary supply B 20 A, 3-pole B 20 A, 3-pole B 20 A, 3-pole
Dimensions and weight
Height 3620 mm 3620 mm 3620 mm
Width 5400 mm 5400 mm 5400 mm
Depth 3000 mm 3000 mm 3000 mm
Weight 35000 kg 35000 kg 35000 kg
Efficiency 1)
Max. efficiency 97.7 % 97.9 % 97.8 %
Euro-eta 97.3 % 97.5 % 97.4 %
Protection rating and ambient conditions
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 %
Max. altitude (above sea level) 1000 m 1000 m 1000 m
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800MV 1000MV 1250MV
Features
Heating ● ● ●
Emergency stop ● ● ●
Circuit breaker AC side SI load disconnection switch SI load disconnection switch SI load disconnection switch
Circuit breaker DC side Switch-disconnector Switch-disconnector Switch-disconnector
with motor with motor with motor
Monitored overvoltage protectors AC / DC ●/● ●/● ●/●
Monitored overvoltage protectors for auxiliary supply ● ● ●
SCC (Sunny Central Control) interfaces
Communication (NET Piggy-Back, optional) analog, ISDN, Ethernet analog, ISDN, Ethernet analog, ISDN, Ethernet
Analog inputs 10 x Ain 2) 10 x Ain 2) 10 x Ain 2)
Overvoltage protection for analog inputs ○ ○ ○
Sunny String-Monitor connection (COM1) RS485 RS485 RS485
PC connection (COM3) RS232 RS232 RS232
Electrically separated relay (ext. alert signal) 2 2 2
Certificates / listings
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
BDEW-MSRL / FGW/TR8 5) ● ● ●
RD 1633/2000 ● ● ●
Arrêté 23/04/08 ● ● ●
● standard features ○ optional features — not available
Type designation SC 800MV-11 SC 1000MV-11 SC 1250MV-11
HE: High Efficiency, inverter without galvanic isolation for connection to a medium-voltage transformer (taking into account the SMA specification for the transformer)
1) Efficiency measured without an internal power supply at UDC = 500 V
2) 2x inputs for the external nominal value specification for active power and reactive power, 1x external alarm input, 1x irradiation sensor, 1x pyranometer
4) At 1.05 UAC, nom and cos ϕ = 1
5) With limited dynamic grid support
Please note: in certain countries the substations may differt from the substations shown in the images
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Efficient Turnkey Delivery Optional
• Without low-voltage transformers: • Complete with medium-voltage • Medium-voltage switchgear • Medium-voltage transformers
greater plant efficiency due to transformer and concrete systems for a flexible structure of for other grid voltages
direct connection to the medium- substation for outdoor installation large solar parks (deviating from 20 kV)
voltage grid • AC transfer station with
measurement
Sunny Central for direct medium-voltage feed-in

400MV / 500MV / 630MV
The compact station for safe grid management
The station has got it: Equipped with an SMA central inverter of the new HE family and a medium-voltage
transformer, the Sunny Central MV feeds directly into the medium-voltage grid. The advantage: By removing
the need for the low-voltage transformer, the plant operator realizes greater yields and at the same time lower
inverter costs. The Sunny Central MV is delivered as a "turnkey" concrete substation for outside installation. On
top of that, the Sunny Central MV actively participates in grid management, and thereby fulfils all requirements
of the Medium-Voltage Directive valid as of July 2010.
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SUNNY CENTRAL 400MV / 500MV / 630MV
Technical data
400MV 500MV 630MV
Input data
Max. DC power 450 kWp 1) 560 kWp 1) 705 kWp 1)
Output data
Nominal AC current 11.55 A 14.4 A 18.18 A
Max. THD <3% <3% <3%
Power consumption
Standby consumption < 100 W + 720W < 100 W + 720 W < 100 W + 860 W
Width 5300 mm 5300 mm 5300 mm
Depth 2500 mm 2500 mm 2500 mm
Weight 30000 kg 30000 kg 30000 kg
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 97.5 % 97.7 % 97.8 %
Euro-eta 97.1 % 97.3 % 97.4 %
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 %
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400MV 500MV 630MV
Features
Heating ● ● ●
Circuit breaker DC side Switch-disconnector Switch-disconnector Switch-disconnector
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
RD 1633 / 2000 ● ● ●
Arrêté 23 / 04 / 08 ● ● ●
Type designation SC 400MV-11 SC 500MV-11 SC 630MV-11
1) Specifications apply to irradiation values below STC
5) At 1.05 UAC, nom and cos ϕ = 1
Please note: in certain countries the substations may differt from the substations shown in the images
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High yields Flexible Reliable
• Excellent specific price • Integrated DC main distribution • Connection of up to two external • Comprehensive grid management
• Full nominal power up to 50 °C for direct connection of the DC main distributors for diverse functions
• 10 % additional power in String-Monitors system configuration • Perfect monitoring of all PV strings
continuous operation at ambient • Flexible plant design due to input in the field
temperatures up to 25 °C voltage up to 1000 V
• Efficiency of more than 98 percent
Sunny Central 400HE / 500HE / 630HE

Proven high performance
High flexibility in plant design and minimal systems costs with even more power: the proven High Efficiency
series for direct connection to the medium-voltage transformer has once again been improved and is already
equipped with the intelligent power management of the succeeding generation. This means that maximum
power in continuous operation has been increased by ten percent compared to the nominal power for as long
as the ambient temperature does not exceed 25 °C. At the same time, the devices offers comprehensive grid
management functions – including immediate reconnection after a grid voltage drop.
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SUNNY CENTRAL 400HE / 500HE / 630HE
Technical data
400HE 500HE 630HE
Input data
Output data
Nominal AC voltage ± 10 % 270 V 270 V 315 V
Nominal AC current 855 A 1070 A 1155 A
Max. THD <3% <3% <3%
Power consumption
Width 2800 mm 2800 mm 2800 mm
Depth 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % 98.6 %
Euro-eta 98.4 % 98.4 % 98.4 %
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 %
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400HE 500HE 630HE
Features
Heating ● ● ●
Circuit breaker DC side switch-disconnector switch-disconnector switch-disconnector
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
RD 1633 / 2000 ● ● ●
Arrêté 23 / 04 / 08 ● ● ●
Type designation SC 400HE-11 SC 500HE-11 SC 630HE-11

5) UDC min at UAC, nom ±5 % and cos ϕ = 1
Please also read: Transport instructions for Sunny Central and the Sunny Central Installation Guide
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Reliable Communicative Optional
• Motorized disconnector on the • Easy remote querying using • String current monitoring
DC side remote access • Extended DC input voltage range
• Overvoltage protection on DC • Status messages can be sent via up to 1000 V
and AC sides e-mail or SMS
Sunny Central 200 / 250 / 250HE / 350

Direct line to the low-voltage grid
First choice for usage in medium-sized and large-scale PV power plants: with the proven Sunny Centrals 200,
250 and 350, plant operators can realize very good solar yields, especially in ground-mounted systems or roof
systems with homogeneous structure. The central inverters have five, eight or twelve fused inputs respectively
for the DC distributor box. Several devices can be connected together on the AC side. This makes generator
powers in the megawatt range possible. Whereas the Sunny Central 200, 250 and 350 feed directly into the
low voltage range, the Sunny Central 250HE can be connected directly to a medium-voltage transformer.
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SUNNY CENTRAL 200 / 250 / 250HE / 350
Sunny Central Sunny Central Sunny Central Sunny Central
Technical data
200 250 250HE 350
Input data
Nominal DC power 210 kW 262 kW 261 kW 369 kW
Max. DC power 230 kWp 1) 290 kWp 1) 285 kWp 1) 405 kWp 1)
MPP voltage range 450 V – 820 V 5) 450 V – 820 V 5) 450 V – 820 V 5) 450 V – 820 V 5)
Max. DC current 472 A 591 A 591 A 800 A
Number of DC inputs 5 8 8 12
Output data
Nominal AC power 200 kW 250 kW 250 kW 350 kW
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V 270 V 400 V
Nominal AC current 289 A 361 A 535 A 505 A
AC grid frequency 50 Hz ● ● ● ●
AC grid frequency 60 Hz ● ● ● ●
Max. cos ϕ > 0.98 > 0.98 > 0.98 > 0.98
Max. THD <3% <3% <3% <3%
Power consumption
Internal consumption in operation < 1000 W < 1500 W < 1500 W < 2500 W
Standby consumption < 70 W < 80 W < 80 W < 70 W
External auxiliary supply voltage 230 V, 50/60Hz 400 V, 50/60 Hz 400 V, 50/60 Hz 400 V, 50/60 Hz
External back-up fuse for auxiliary supply B 16 A, 1-pole B 16 A, 3-pole B 16 A, 3-pole B 16 A, 3-pole
Height 2120 mm 4) 2120 mm 4) 2120 mm 4) 2120 mm 4)
Width 2000 mm 2400 mm 2400 mm 2800 mm
Depth 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm
Weight 1600 kg 2070 kg 1170 kg 2800 kg
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 95.7 % 96.1 % 97.5 % 96.0 %
Euro-eta 94.5 % 95.2 % 96.7 % 95.2 %
Protection rating (as per EN 60529) IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20
Operating temperature range –20 °C … +40 °C –20 °C … +40 °C –20 °C … +40 °C –20 °C … +40 °C
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 %
Fresh air consumption 3300 m3/h 4200 m3/h 3500 m3/h 6500 m3/h
Max. altitude (above sea level) 1000 m 1000 m 1000 m 1000 m
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200 250 250HE 350
Features
Heating ● ● ● ●
Emergency stop ● ● ● ●
Circuit breaker AC side ● ● Fuse-switch-disconnector ●
Circuit breaker DC side motor-driven motor-driven motor-driven motor-driven
Monitored overvoltage protectors AC ● (not with TT grid) ● (not with TT grid) ● ● (not with TT grid)
Monitored overvoltage protectors DC ● ● ● ●
Monitored overvoltage protectors for auxiliary supply ● (not with TT grid) ● (not with TT grid) ● ● (not with TT grid)
Communication (NET Piggy-Back, optional) analog, ISDN, Ethernet analog, ISDN, Ethernet analog, ISDN, Ethernet analog, ISDN, Ethernet
Analog inputs 1 x PT 100, 2 x Ain 3) 1 x PT 100, 2 x Ain 3) 1 x PT 100, 2 x Ain 3) 1 x PT 100, 2 x Ain 3)
Overvoltage protection for analog inputs ○ ○ ○ ○
Sunny String-Monitor connection (COM1) RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485
PC connection (COM3) RS232 RS232 RS232 RS232
Electrically separated relay (ext. signal) 1 1 1 1
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
CE conformity ● ● ● ●
EEG conformity 6) ● ● ● ●
RD 1633 / 2000 ● ● ● ●

Type designation SC 200 SC 250 SC 250HE SC 350
1) Specifications apply to irradiation values = 1000 (kWh/(kWp x year))

3) Terminal for an analog sensor provided by the customer in two-wire and four-wire version
4) The switch cabinet is raised by 210 mm for the EVR option
6) Grid stability management and static voltage support
Please also read: Transport instructions for Sunny Central and the Sunny Central Installation Guide
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Flexible Efficiency Reliable Optional
• For indoor and outdoor installation • 97.6 % leading edge efficiency • System monitoring via • String monitoring
• Extended temperature range from integrated data logger • DC input voltage range up to
–20 °C to +50 °C • Easy remote querying using 1000 V
• Compact dimensions, easier remote access • Operation with a grounded PV
installation generator
Sunny Central 100 Outdoor / 100 Indoor

Concentrated power at an attractive price
Powerful and efficient: The Sunny Central 100 Outdoor is perfectly suited for implementing large-scale solar
power plants in open spaces. With a weatherproof enclosure and extended temperature range, it is the first
choice for reliable outdoor operation – even under harsh climatic conditions. Plant operators benefit twice: the
compact design greatly reduces installation work, and thanks to innovative transformer technology, the lead-
ing edge efficiency has again been improved. As a result, it is the most efficient inverter in its class. The indoor
version is equipped with a special ventilation concept for utilization indoors.
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SUNNY CENTRAL 100 Outdoor / 100 Indoor
Sunny Central 100 Sunny Central 100 Sunny Central 100
Technical data
Indoor Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor HE
Input data
Number of DC inputs 3 3 3
Output data
Nominal AC power 100 kW 100 kW 100 kW
Nominal AC current 145 A 145 A 193 A
Max. cos ϕ > 0.99 > 0.99 > 0.99
Max. THD <3% <3% <3%
Power consumption
Internal consumption in operation < 1000 W < 1000 W < 1000 W
External auxiliary supply voltage 230 V, 50/60 Hz 230 V, 50/60 Hz 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Width 1280 mm 1280 mm 1280 mm
Depth 830 mm 830 mm 830 mm
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 97.6 % 97.6 % 98.5 %
Euro-eta 97.0 % 97.0 % 98.3 %
Protection rating (as per EN 60529) IP20 IP44, IP54 IP44, IP54
Operating temperature range –20 °C … +50 °C 4) –20 °C … +50 °C 4) –20 °C … +50 °C 4)
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 %
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Indoor Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor HE*
Features
Ground fault monitoring ● (optionally adjustable) ● (optionally adjustable) ● (optionally adjustable)
Heating ● ● ●
Emergency stop ● — ●/—
Circuit breaker AC side ○ ○ fuse-switch-disconnector*
Circuit breaker DC side motor-driven motor-driven motor-driven
Monitored overvoltage protectors AC / DC ○ ○ ●
Monitored overvoltage protectors for auxiliary supply ○ ○ ○
Analog inputs optional 1 x PT 100, 2 x Ain3)
EMC EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4
RD 1633 / 2000 ● ● ●

Type designation SC 100 SC 100 SC 100
*HE: High Efficiency, inverter without galvanic isolation for connection to a medium-voltage transformer
1) Specifications apply to irradiation values = 1000 (kWh/(kWp x year))
3) Terminal for an analog sensor provided by the customer in two-wire and four-wire version
4) Complies with nominal values up to an ambient temperature of +40 °C, at an ambient temperature of +50 °C the nominal values are held for two hours.
Note: Transport instructions for Sunny Central, the Sunny Central Installation Guide, a suitable foundation, sufficient ventilation and appropriate sun shading systems
are necessary.
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High Yields Low system costs Strong peripherals
• 98.6 % leading edge efficiency • Direct deployment outdoors due to • AC/DC disconnect unit
• Suitable for ambient temperatures outdoor enclosure • Circuit combiner boxes
of up to 140°F / 60°C • Easy installation through separate • Sunny Central String-Monitor US
• Intelligent temperature connection area • Available as integrated complete
management OptiCool • Simple connection with all grids solution
Sunny Central 500HE-US

The solution for solar power plants in North America
The Sunny Central 500HE-US is the right product for industrial standard solar power stations: In combination
with an external transformer, it can be connected with any imaginable grid. The outdoor enclosure with OptiCool
cooling concept, the separate connection area and the integrated AC disconnector ensure simple installation and
low system costs. With its leading edge efficiency of 98.6 %, it outdoes all other devices in its performance class.
Flexible plant monitoring is available via various communications solutions such as Ethernet, Modbus, RS485
and OPC. SMA also supplies complete megawatt stations with two inverters, suitable AC / DC disconnectors
and transformers upon request.
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Technical data
500HE-US
Input data
Max. DC power 565 kWp 1)
MPP voltage range 330 V – 600 V
Max. DC voltage 600 V
Feed starting at [U] / [P] 380 V / 5000 W
Max. DC current 1600 A
Number of DC inputs 6–9
Output data
Nominal AC power 500 kVA @ 45 °C
Max. AC current 1470 A @ 200 V
AC grid frequency 60 Hz
AC voltage range 180 V – 220 V
AC voltage range, full active power 196 V – 210 V
power factor (cos ϕ) > 0.99
Max. THD <5%
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 98.6 %
CEC efficiency 98.0 %
Euro-eta 97.9 %
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +60 °C / –13 °F ... +140 °F
Max. temperature for nominal conditions +45 °C / +113 °F
Protection rating NEMA 3R
Installation indoors / outdoors ●/●
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 %
Fresh air consumption 3000 m³/h
Internal consumption at nominal power < 1600 W
Standby consumption (Pnight) < 110 W
Height 2277 mm (90 in)
Width 2562 mm (101 in)
Depth 956 mm (38 in)
Weight < 1800 kg / 3970 lb
Certificates UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547
EMC conformity FCC, Part 15, Class A
Interfaces
RS485 / Ethernet / analog ○/○/○
Display: text line / graphic —/●
Communication protocols Modbus / TCP
SSM-US connection RS485
Plant monitoring Sunny Portal
2) Measured without an internal power supply at UDC = 330 V
Type designation SC 500HE-US
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Efficiency Reliable Strong peripherals
• 97.5 % leading edge efficiency • Galvanic isolation • AC/DC disconnect unit
• Direct connection to the • Weatherproof enclosure • Circuit combiner boxes for sting
480 V grid • Integrated data logger collection
• Suitable for ambient temperatures • Simple remote query and mainte- • Sunny Central String-Monitor-US
of up to 140 °F / 60 °C nance per remote access
Sunny Central 250-US / 500-US

Perfect for commercial systems in North America
The two proven central inverters are ideally suitable for commercial plants in North America: The integrated
transformer makes possible direct connection with the low-voltage grid and, thanks to the outdoor enclosure
with the OptiCool cooling concept, the devices can be installed practically anywhere. The leading edge ef-
ficiency of 97.5 %, which is remarkable for transformer devices, is just as convincing as the simple monitoring
and remote maintenance via the integrated data logger – optionally with RS485, Ethernet or OPC interface.
Special highlight: when others switch off, the two Sunny Central inverters continue to feed at a lower output.
This means that in the temperature range of 122 to 140 °F (50 to 60 °C), up to 75 % of the nominal output
is still available.
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Technical data
250-US 500-US
Input data
Max. DC power 285 kWp 1) 570 kWp 1)
Feed starting at [U]/[P] 380 V / 5000 W 380 V / 5000 W
Max. DC current 800 A 1600 A
Number of DC inputs 4–6 6–9
Output data
Nominal AC power 250 kVA @ 45 °C 500 kVA @ 45 °C
Max. AC current 300 A @ 480 V 600 A @ 480 V
AC grid frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
AC voltage range 422 V – 528 V 422 V – 528 V
AC voltage range, full active power 480 V – 514 V 480 V – 514 V
Power factor (cos ϕ) > 0.99 > 0.99
Max. THD <3% <3%
Efficiency 2)
Max. efficiency 97.50 % 97.40 %
CEC efficiency 97.00 % 97.00 %
Euro-eta 96.60 % 96.90 %
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +50 °C / –13 °F ... +122 °F –25 °C … +50 °C / –13 °F ... +122 °F
Max. temperature for nominal conditions +45 °C / +113 °F +45 °C / +113 °F
Protection rating NEMA 3R NEMA 3R
Installation indoors / outdoors ●/● ●/●
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 % 15 % … 95 %
Fresh air consumption 4000 m3/h 6000 m3/h
Internal consumption at nominal power < 800 W < 1500 W
Standby consumption (Pnight) < 69 W < 80 W
Height 2027 mm (80 in) 2027 mm (80 in)
Width 2786 mm (110 in) 3536 mm (140 in)
Depth 830 mm (33 in) 930 mm (37 in)
Weight < 1900 kg / 4189 lb < 3250 kg / 7165 lb
Certificates UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547 UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547
EMC conformity FCC, Part 15, Class A FCC, Part 15, Class A
Interfaces
RS485 / Ethernet / Analog ○/○/○ ○/○/○
Communication protocols Modbus / TCP Modbus / TCP
SSM-US connection RS485 RS485
Plant monitoring Sunny Portal Sunny Portal
2) Measured without an internal power supply at UDC = 325 V (SC 250U) or 330 V (SC 500U)
Type designation SC 250U SC 500U
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Precise Flexible
• Perfect monitoring of all • Sunny String-Monitor is available • String monitoring with 8, 16 or 24
PV strings in the field with various connection possibili- measurement channels
ties for the string connections • Available upon request with
• For grounded or non-grounded PV remote-controlled DC switch
generators upon request
Sunny String-Monitor
The insurance for solar yields
With the Sunny String-Monitor, SMA offers a high resolution monitoring of the PV generator. By measuring and
comparing the individual string currents, power deviations in the solar generator are detected reliably and are
analyzed directly in the inverter. According to preference, the Sunny Central String-Monitor can be delivered
either in an enclosure for wall mounting or as a standalone box. Alongside the measurement of string currents,
the device features a string fuse protection as well as an overvoltage protection device.
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Sunny String-Monitor Sunny String-Monitor Sunny String-Monitor

Technical data
16 24
Input data
Max. permissible DC voltage 1000 V / 950 V* 1000 V / 950 V* 1000 V
Max. permissible DC current 130 A 280 A 320 A
Number of measuring channels 8 16 24
Max. string current per measuring channel 16.25 A 17.5 A 13.30 A
Nominal current string fuse 10 A, 12 A, 16 A, 10 A, 12 A, 16 A, 10 A, 12 A, 16 A,
20 A, 25 A* 20 A, 25 A* 20 A
General data
Rel. humidity 15 % ... 95 % 15 % ... 95 % 15 % ... 95 %
Interfaces: RS485 ● ● ●
Features
DC switch ○ ● ●
DC switch with remote trigger ○ ○ ○
Plinth for free-standing installation — ○ ○
Interfaces: RS485 ● ● ●
* When the 25 A fuse is used, the permissible DC input voltage is reduced to 950 V
Type designation SSM SSM16-11 SSM24-11
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Economical Precise Flexible User-friendly
• Optimal failure detection for high • Failure detection through string • Three different versions for the best • Comfortable installation prepara-
yields current monitoring possible plant design tion due to detachable side and
• A maximum of nine devices • DC distributor box in Nema 3R • Optionally suitable for installation base plates
necessary for monitoring the entire with integrated current near the coast • Uncomplicated configuration of
generator measurement the string current monitoring
SUNNY CENTRAL String-Monitor-US

The insurance for solar yields in North America
Detailed monitoring of the PV generator for the North American market: the Sunny Central String-Monitor-US. By
measuring and comparing the individual string currents, power deviations in the solar generator are detected
reliably and are analyzed directly in the Sunny Central. According to preference, the Sunny Central String-
Monitor-US is delivered either in an enclosure for wall or pole mounting (protection rating Nema 3R). For the
measurement of the string currents, there are three variants of string fuse protection, which comply all with the
NEC standard. Thus the Sunny Central String-Monitor-US is ultimately suitable for use in the North American
solar market.
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Technical data
Monitor-US Version 24 Monitor-US Version 32 Monitor-US Version 64
PV generator connection
Input voltage range 0 ... 600 V DC 0 ... 600 V DC 0 ... 600 V DC
Max. PV short-circuit current per string 12.8 A 2) 9.6 A 2) 5.1 A 2)
Max. fuse size (10 x 38 class CC fuses) 20 A, 600 V DC 1) 15 A, 600 V DC 1) 8 A, 600 V DC 1)
Max. number of strings 24 32 64
Fused inputs per measuring channel 3 4 8
PV array configuration neg. or pos. grounded neg. or pos. grounded neg. or pos. grounded
Number of measuring channels 8 8 8
Sunny Central Connection
DC short-circuit current 480 A 480 A 512 A
Max. continuous DC current 308 A 308 A 328 A
Max. number of cables per output 2 2 2
Mechanical data
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm 800 / 800 / 250 800 / 800 / 250 800 / 1200 / 300
protection rating NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 3R
Enclosure materials steel or stainless steel steel or stainless steel Steel or stainless steel
Ambient conditions
Rel. air humidity up to 95 %, up to 95 %, up to 95 %,
condensation possible condensation possible condensation possible
Communication
SSM-U connection RS485 RS485 RS485
1) Input current without impedance factor as per NEC 690.8 (A) (1) and 690.8 (8) (1)
2) Input current with impedance factor as per NEC 690.8 (A) (1) and 690.8 (8) (1)
Type designation SSM-US SSM-US SSM-US
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Monitoring, Informing, Presenting
Yield Maintenance for Solar Power Systems
Sunday afternoon at the garden fence. Everything under control Reliable and simple –
The sun is shining. Two neighbors are everywhere in the world
talking. One neighbor points to the PV
system on the other's roof. "So, how Comprehensive management is key to Modern system monitoring is much
much is it generating right now?". The profits for both small solar energy sys- more than simple control. It provides in-
system operator takes a quick look at tems and giant solar parks. By choos- formation regarding plant operation in
the Sunny Beam. The neighbor is im- ing a solar power system, operators are an easy to read manner and, thanks to
pressed with the answer. It's a good counting on environmentally friendly the Internet, to any location in the world
feeling: your solar power system is technology as well as long-term prof- – for example, via E-mail. Additionally
doing what it should – feeding solar its. This means that the system must run the system data is presented simply,
power into the public grid and securing smoothly at all times. If output reduc- cleary and professionally: in order to
you valuable yields. And best of all, the tions in a system due to factors such have the system performance continu-
system (practically) takes care of itself. as shade on the solar module or faults ously in sight. Or for larger systems, in
Thanks to the intelligent monitoring solu- in the public electric grid go unnoticed order to present the ecological commit-
tions from SMA. over longer periods, this can result in ment for the benefit of the public.
substantial loss of profits. Continuous
system monitoring does not only entail Plant monitoring offers a variety of op-
staying up to date on the amount of tions: wireless or cable, compact or
solar power being produced, but being complex, short or extensive. It makes no
able to react quickly to changes and difference whether the yield to be moni-
problems. tored is a single-family home rooftop
system or an open-air solar power plant.
Simple maintenance and And as a result of industry quality manu-
parameterization facturing devices for system monitoring
such as our inverters are designed for a
SMA plant monitoring also provides lifespan of at least 20 years.
many benefits to installers. In the event
of a problem, installers have quick –
and, with Sunny Portal mobile – also re-
mote access to all plant data. This data
allows contractors to draw conclusions
about a specific event and, for exam-
ple, call the operator to check if a fuse
has blown. This can sometimes save on
the need for long distance service vis-
its. SMA products are also useful for
plant maintenance and configuration.
With Sunny Explorer, for example, you
can access an inverter with a laptop
equipped with a Bluetooth interface.
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Private home rooftop system
Commercial solar power system
Solar power plant
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Threefold simple and reliable
The right solution for every solar plant
Your PV system is unique and the system Reliable monitoring for solar
monitoring can be put together just the way power stations
you need it. Three different basic scenarios
are available for our customers to select The larger the PV plant, the faster small re-
from. ductions in power negatively affect yield –
if they remain undiscovered. With our so-
Simple monitoring and control for lutions especially for solar parks, including
home rooftop systems. Sunny WebBox, the Power Reducer Box,
and the SMA OPC server, megawatt plants
For solar power systems on single-family can be monitored comprehensively and sa-
homes, for example, we recommend Sun- fely.
ny Beam or Sunny Explorer software. With
our user-friendly and compact products, the
operators can easily keep an eye on yields,
around the clock.
Modular system monitoring for

commercial solar power systems
For larger solar plants, a variety of compo-

nents can be assembled to create a custo-
mized monitoring solution. In combination
with SMA solar inverters, operators and in-
stallers benefit from a perfectly-coordinated
system. The product spectrum of plant mo-
nitoring products includes Sunny WebBox,
Sunny Portal, Sunny SensorBox, Sunny Ma-
trix and Flashview.
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easy to use user-friendly reliable
• PC software free of charge for • Intuitive operation • Long-term archiving via data
wireless monitoring of the PV plant • Graphic display of key PV system export in CSV format
via Bluetooth data • Rapid diagnosis via access to
• Quick overview of yields and measured values and event
status memory
Sunny eXPlorer
the free Pc software solution
Switch on your laptop or PC, activate the Bluetooth interface, and start Sunny Explorer – that's all that's needed
to give operators and installers an overview of their PV plant. The free PC software is thus the optimum addi-
tion to the new generation of inverters with integrated Bluetooth. The key plant data can be visualized on the
PC or laptop – quickly and wirelessly with Bluetooth. Energy values and events can be archived long-term by
means of data export in CSV format, and processed and visualized in Excel. Sunny Explorer also provides
support during inverter parameterization: because no complicated cabling is needed, PV plant maintenance
is convenient and fast.
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languages
Available languages German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Czech, Greek,
Korean, Portuguese, Dutch
System requirements
Supported operating systems Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista (32 Bit), Windows 7
Supported Bluetooth stacks Microsoft, Toshiba, BlueSoleil, Broadcom
hardware (minimum requirements)
Processor PIII 800 MHz (XP) / P4 1 GHz (Vista)
Main Memory 512MB (XP) / 1 GB (Vista)
Free hard disk space 265 MB (240 MB .Net / 25 MB application)
Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Communication
Inverter communication Bluetooth
Max. number of devices 1 Master: 50 / 2 Masters: 25
System information
Plant overview Ideally suited for an overview over
the entire PV plant by presentation of the most important data
System settings Simple parameter setting
for an entire device class
Current system values Summary of current device data. The display of minimum and maximum values, sums
and averages (depicted for every device category) provides the operator with
detailed information about the current status of their PV plant
device information
Device overview The most important device information at a single glance
Device settings Individual parameter adjustment for each device
Current device values Detailed information on the current values of the selected device
Events Rapid event analysis with use of the device analysis functions
and direct viewing of recorded events
data export
Daily data Easy overview of the PV plant performance data stored every 5 minutes,
with daily storage of a fi le containing the values for all inverters
Monthly fi les Long-term overview of the PV plant daily yields,
with monthly storage of a fi le containing the values for all inverters
Events Rapid overview of all events that were written
to a fi le for a selected time frame
Quick overview of display of essential Configuration of in- Communication

PV plant status plant data dividual devices or an with the inverters via
entire device category Bluetooth
easy diagnostics due Safe data transfer long-term archiving

to event log display through new password via data export in CSV
system format
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User-friendly Innovative Easy to use Reliable
• Wireless table device with large, • Automatic monitoring of up to • Intuitive operation via rotary push • Audio alarm in the event of faults
easily readable display twelve inverters via Bluetooth button • Data archiving for at least 90 days
• USB interface for data transfer to • Power supply via integrated solar • Easy to understand display of all in daily files and up to 12 monthly
PC cell key plant data files in CSV format
SUNNY BEAM with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

The all-in-one service package for the home
Informative, compact, and easy to operate: Sunny Beam with Bluetooth doesn't just look good, it's an innovative
monitoring solution. The key data is visible on its large graphic display: daily profile, current output, as well as
daily and total energy yield. The performance of up to 12 inverters, the monthly overview, the energy yield in
euros, and the CO2 savings can all be accessed with one hand. Data for a minimum of 90 days is stored in the
device and can be transmitted to a PC via a USB cable – without an additional program. And in the event of
errors, the Sunny Beam can also be set up to emit an acoustic signal.
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Technical data Sunny Beam with Bluetooth®
Communication
Inverter communication Bluetooth
PC-communication USB 2.0
Max. number of SMA devices 12
Max. communication range
Bluetooth in the open air up to 100 m
Power supply
Power supply Integrated solar cell, USB cable
Number of batteries 2
Type of battery ENEKEEP (Mignon AA), NiMH (1.2 Vdc)
Environmental conditions in operation
Ambient temperature 0 °C ... +40 °C
Protection rating (as per EN 60529) IP20
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm 127 / 75 / 195 (as desk-top device)
Weight approx. 350 g (with batteries)
Mounting location Indoors
Status display LCD
Software language German, English, French, Greek, Italian,
Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Czech
Language versions – manual German, English, French, Greek, Italian,
Features
Display LCD
Operation Rotary push button
Warranty 5 years
Certificates and approvals www.SMA-Solar.com
Information displayed
General information Time, date
System data Current output, daily yield, total yield,
specific annual yield, CO2 savings,
remuneration
Accessories
USB cable ●
USB plug-in power supply ○
Replacement batteries ○
SMA Bluetooth® Repeater ○
● Standard Features ○ Optional features — Not available
Wireless communica- Large, easy to read LC Acoustic USB interface for

tion with the inverters display alarm system data transmission to
via Bluetooth PC and charging of the
batteries
Simple and intuitive Power supply via solar Compact and

operation via the cell and battery lightweight
rotary push button Dimensions:
127 x 75 x 195 mm
Weight:
approx. 350 g
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Reliable User-friendly
• Remote monitoring, diagnosis and • Rapid detection of operation • Easy remote access via the • Flexible display, evaluation, yield
configuration of the solar plant failures web browser and event reports via Sunny Portal
from anywhere in the world • Alarm via E-mail or text message • Including free standard access for
• Data logger for all key plant data for "Error" events Sunny Portal for the entire service
life of the plant
SUNNY WEBBOX
Remote monitoring and remote maintenance of large solar power plants
The monitoring solution for large solar plants: Sunny WebBox receives and stores all current measurement
values and data – via Bluetooth or RS485, keeping you up to date on your plant operation, 24 hours a day.
In the event of a problem, you can react quickly and secure your yields. The parameters can be changed and
a variety of measured values can be depicted, analyzed and downloaded via the Web browser – from any-
where in the world as long as you have the necessary Internet connection. All data of the connected devices
are stored and, if desired, automatically transmitted to Sunny Portal. And with the optional GSM modem,
measurement data can be transmitted to the Sunny Portal even from remote locations.
*optional with existing GSM modem
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Technical data Sunny WebBox
(Available from July 2010)
Communication
Inverter communication RS485, 10/100 Mbit Ethernet (only for Sunny Central) Bluetooth
PC-communication 10/100 Mbit Ethernet 10/100 Mbit Ethernet
Modem Analog (optional), GSM (optional) Analog* (optional), GSM (optional)*
Connections
Inverter 1x SMACOM See inverter communication
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit, RJ45 10/100 Mbit, RJ45
Max. number of SMA devices
RS485 / Ethernet 50 / 50 —/—
Bluetooth — 1 Master: 50 / 2 Masters: 25
RS485 / Ethernet 1,200 m / 100 m —/—
Bluetooth in the open air – Up to 100 m (can be extended with an SMA Bluetooth® Repeater)
Power supply
Power supply External plug-in power supply External plug-in power supply
Input voltage 100 V – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 100 V – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption Typ. 4 W/ max. 12 W Typ. 4 W/ max. 12 W
Ambient temperature –20 °C ... +65 °C –20 °C ... +65 °C
Relative air humidity 5 % ... 95 %, non-condensing 5 % ... 95 %, non-condensing
Memory
Internal 8 MB in a ring memory configuration 12.5 MB in a ring memory configuration
External SD card 128 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (optional) SD card 128 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (optional)
General data
Weight 750 g 750 g
Mounting location Indoors Indoors
Installation options DIN rail installation, wall mounting, tabletop device DIN rail installation, wall mounting, tabletop device
Status display LEDs LEDs
Language versions – software / manual German, English, French, Greek, Italian, Korean,
Features
Operation Integrated Web server (Internet browser) Integrated Web server (Internet browser)
Warranty 5 years 5 years
Certificates and approvals www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Accessories
Sunny SensorBox Connection via RS485 Power Injector Connection via SMA Power Injector with Bluetooth®
SMA Bluetooth® Repeater — For extending the maximum Bluetooth®
communication range
Sunny Matrix ○ ○
SD card 128 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (optional) ○ ○
Outdoor GSM antenna ○ ○*
GSM data card ○ ○*
RS485 communication cables ○ —
* Analog and GSM modem as well as corresponding accessories not available for first version of Sunny WebBox with Bluetooth
Communication Presentation of Free, automatic SD card slot for

with the inverters via plant data with Sunny visualization of the optional memory
RS485 or Bluetooth Matrix or Flashview measurement data in expansion and data
Sunny Portal transfer to a PC
Integrated web server Integrated FTP Individual process- Flexible data trans-
enables online server for data ing of the measuring fer to an selectable
remote data access transfer and storage data on the PC ftp:// FTP server parallel to
from any web-enabled on a PC Sunny Portal possible
PC in the world
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user-friendly Personalization informative
• Central administration of all • World-wide access via the • Individual configuration of pages • Fully automatic yield comparison
customer and plant data Internet – via PC and mobile and diagrams of devices in a plant
• Easy to understand reporting phones • Individual yield and event reports • Professional integration in personal
sent via E-mail Web site
Sunny PorTAl
Professional management, monitoring and presentation of PV systems
Whether for a small home system or a large solar park – central administration and monitoring of several PV
plants saves time and money. Plant operators, installers and SMA service technicians have access to key data
at any time, from any location. Pre-configured standard pages can be easily customized or supplemented with
individually designed pages. Whether as a data table or as a highly configurable diagram: SMA solutions
allow almost infinite options for analyzing measured data or visualizing yields. The yields of all inverters in a
plant are compared fully automatically, permitting detection of even the smallest deviations. And the powerful
reporting functions provide regular updates via E-mail to help insure yields.
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languages
Available languages German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Greek, Korean, Portuguese, Czech
System requirements
Supported operating systems All / optimized access for mobile end devices
Software
Recommended browsers Firefox, Internet Explorer Version 7 and up, Safari
Other JavaScript and cookies enabled
Supported data logger Sunny WebBox
Plant management
Sunny Portal Account One password for all plants in Sunny Portal
Plant information
Plant description Overview of the key properties of the PV system
Annual comparison Quick yield overview of the entire operating period
Plant log book Access to messages regarding plant events
Device overview Properties and parameters of the devices in the PV system
Page design
Standard pages Automatic standard pages for the most common plant monitoring and presentation needs
Personalized pages A variety of templates for page construction
Page modules Tables, diagrams, own images, free text, plant overview (CO2, remuneration, energy)
Visualization of yield and measured values
Diagram types Selection of six diagram types for optimal presentation of yield & measurement values, bar graphs, area charts,
and line charts (with, without, or only tags), as well as XY diagrams
Tables Individual confi guration of charts for all yield and measured values
Time periods From 5 minutes to 1 year, various time intervals selectable
Monitoring
Inverter comparison Fully automatic and ongoing inverter yield comparison and E-mail alarms
Communication monitoring Ongoing monitoring and, when necessary, alarms for the connection between Sunny Portal and Sunny WebBox
Status reports
Information reports Daily or monthly reports on energy yield, maximum output, remuneration, CO2 reduction,
via E-mail, and a self-defined page can also be sent from Sunny Portal
Event reports Hourly or daily reports on events, warnings,
faults and errors, with personalized content and recipients
Report format Text, PDF, HTML
individual access
Publication of specifi c pages Access via the public area on Sunny Portal by all Internet users
ideal for personalized presentations on personal Web sites
User roles By assigning the roles of "guest", "standard user", "installer" and "plant administrator", you can easily determine
who has which viewing and configuration rights
Management of se- Monitoring without Quick overview easy diagnostics

veral PV systems from having to be on site of measured and yield through display of
one central location values of the solar measured values and
plant event log
you can rely on Personalized access Flexible page design Standard pages
high-performance to screen options and for individual presenta- for the most common
reporting to help functions tion of your solar plant views
safeguard yield
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Reliable Informative Easy to install
• Rapid error detection via continu- • Precise acquisition of irradiation • Easy installation on the solar • Data analysis on any PC or in the
ous target-actual comparison of intesity, module temperature, generator Sunny Portal
plant performance ambient temperature and wind • Simple integration into existing
speed values PV plants via RS485
SUNNY SENSORBOX
The weather station for PV plants
The Sunny SensorBox is installed directly onto the modules and measures the sun radiation and temperature. In
combination with Sunny WebBox and Sunny Portal, it provides a continuous target-actual comparison of plant
performance. This makes it possible to detect shade, dirt, and gradually declining performance in a generator
and thus maximizes yield security. Additional sensor for optional measurement of ambient temperature or wind
speed permit more precise calculations.
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Technical data Sunny SensorBox
Communication
Data logger communication RS485 to Sunny WebBox,
RS485 to Sunny Boy Control
Interfaces
Sunny WebBox and Power Injector 1x SMACOM / spring terminals
RS485 1.200 m
Power supply
Power supply RS485 Power Injector
Input voltage 100 V – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption <1W
Ambient temperature –25 °C ... +70 °C
General data
Weight 500 g
Mounting location Outdoor
Deployment options Mounting plate, roof bracket
Language versions – manual German, English, French, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch, Czech,
Portuguese, Greek
Features
Operation via the Sunny WebBox interface
Warranty 5 years
Accessories
Mounting plate ○
Roof bracket ○
Wind sensor ○
Wall mounting bracket for wind sensor ○
PT100 ambient temperature sensor ○
PT100 module temperature sensor ●
RS485 Power Injector ●
SMA Power-Injector with Bluetooth® ○
Communication with Continuous Measurement of Easy installation

the Sunny WebBox via monitoring of radiation and module data transmission and
RS485 generator performance temperature (plus energy supply via a
in Sunny Portal optional measurement common cable
of ambient temperature
and wind speed)
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Durable Flexible User-friendly
• Large, weather-proof display for • Different sized for any application • Flexible display • Easy set-up and operation via the
effective plant presentation • Customizable front panel label • Integration of own texts and con- Web browser
tent • Automatic brightness control
SUNNY MATRIX
Attractive large-scale display
All representative plant data a glance: the robust large-format display Sunny Matrix visualizes yield, perform-
ance and CO2 reduction of PV systems in large, luminous figures. Sunny Matrix derives the display data from
the Sunny WebBox via the Ethernet interface: either through the local network or via the Internet – from any
location in the world. If the solar power system is fitted with a Sunny SensorBox, the local recorded weather
data will also be available for display. Various formats, no restriction on layout of text modules, and variable
numbers of lines and characters are features which make the Sunny Matrix the ideal information board for
solar power systems.
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Communication
Data logger communication Ethernet
Interfaces
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit, RJ45
Max. number of devices
Ethernet (Sunny WebBox) 50
Ethernet 100 m
System requirements
Required SMA devices Sunny WebBox
Power supply
Power consumption Normally 20 W + 5 W per 4-character display module
Max. current input 1.3 A
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm 800 / 400 / 120,
800 / 800 / 120,
800 / 1000 / 120
Weight 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg
Mounting location Outdoor
Deployment options Wall mounting
Character height 51 mm
Length of lines 4, 8, 12 or 16 characters
Number of lines max. 2 lines (400 mm model), up to 4 lines (800/1000 mm model)
Line layout Positioning to customer specification
Font panel design According to customer specification
Software language German, English, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese
Language versions – manual German, English, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese
Features
Operation Integrated Web server (Internet browser)
Warranty 5 years
General information Time, date, personal text, personal web text
System data Current output, daily yield, total yield, CO2 saving
Sunny SensorBox data Ambient temperature, module temperature,
internal solar radiation, wind speed
Sunny Island data Battery charge level
Accessories
Optional software Sunny Matrix Admin Tool
Presentation of sys- Automatic data Practically unlimited Integrated web

tem performance with synchronization with choice of position server for set-up,
high public appeal Sunny WebBox and length of text operation and remote
for indoor or outdoor modules maintenance from any
application web-enabled PC in the
world
Three different Display of wind, tem- Individual design Changing displays,

enclosure sizes perature and radiation of front panel label freely editable and
data in combination according to your spe- ticker text, automatic
with the Sunny cifications night switching
SensorBox
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Informative Easy to Use
• Attractive presentation on standard • Display of output, yield, • Incorporation of own images and
displays environmental and local data logos
• Continuous, current display of the • Easy set-up and operation
most important system data • Free download
FLASHVIEW
Professional plant presentation free of charge
Yields, current output, environmental and ambient data: Flashview presents solar plants on an ordinary display
attached to a PC. Different display views either switch automatically or can be manually selected by the viewer.
Flashview queries the plant data from Sunny WebBox via an existing network connection – optionally via the
Internet from any location in the world. And you can integrate images of your own plant as well as external
RSS feeds.
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Languages
Available languages German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese,
Greek, Korean, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech
System requirements
Supported operating systems Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Windows Vista
Apple Macintosh OS X
Communication
Data logger communication Ethernet
Type IP address, URL (e.g., DynDns)
Ethernet 10
Ethernet 100 m
Software
Other WinZip
Hardware (minimum requirements)
Processor 1 GHz
Main Memory 256 MB
Free hard disk space 12 MB
Color depth 256 colors
General information Time
System Data Current output, daily yield, total yield, CO2 saving
Sunny SensorBox data Ambient temperature, module temperature,
internal solar radiation, wind speed
Other information Kilometers driven, remuneration
Additional pages Partner page for personal advertising campaigns, RSS feed news ticker
Individual set-up options
Values CO2 factor, number format, length unit
weight unit, temperature unit
Other Name of plant, personal wallpaper
Features
Operation PC keyboard,
automatic switching of slide show after 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds
Easy to operate Automatic data Flexible set-up options Free download

synchronization with
Sunny WebBox
Display of key News ticker with Individual design Attractive visual

performance RSS feed with personal wall- presentation
parameters paper
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Reliable Flexible Easy to use
• Complies with the directives of the • Meets the requirements of the • Active power limitation and • Straightforward integration into
German EEG* amendment on German BDEW Medium-Voltage reactive power setpoint existing systems
feed-in management Directive (BDEW)** for grid safety • Reliably controls up to 2,500 in- • Easy Installation
• Logging of all events and change management verters • Free support from the SMA Service
of status Line
• Integrated web server
POWER REDUCER BOX

Feed-in management for large-scale PV plants
With the Power Reducer Box, SMA delivers a solution for large PV plants that must take part in feed-in man-
agement: it allows the grid operator to control the plant performance remotely. It achieves this by translating
the setpoint values transmitted via radio ripple control receiver into control commands for the Sunny WebBox,
which forwards them to the inverters. During this process, each change of status is logged twice: once in the
Power Reducer Box and once in the Sunny WebBox.The Power Reducer Box automatically transmits the data
to the Sunny Portal if desired – informing the operator immediately of the utility operator's requirements.
* German Renewable Energies Act

** Guideline established by the German Federal Association for Energy and Water
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Technical data Power reducer Box
Communication
Communication with Sunny WebBox Ethernet
PC communication Ethernet
interfaces
Radio ripple control receiver (AUX COM) 4 digital inputs
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit, RJ45
Max. number of SMA devices
Sunny WebBox 50
Ethernet 100 m
Power supply
Power supply Plug-in power supply
Power consumption Type 4 W / max. 12 W
environmental conditions in operation
Relative air humidity 5 % ... 95 %, non-condensing
Memory
Internal 16 MB in a ring memory configuration
External SD card
128 MB / 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB
general data
Weight 750 g
Mounting location Indoors
Deployment options DIN rail mounting, wall mounting
Status display LEDs
Software language German, English
Language versions – manual German, English
Features
Operation Integrated Web server (Internet browser)
Warranty 5 years
Certifi cates and approvals www.SMA-Solar.com
Accessories
Plug-in power supply with adaptors ●
Red Ethernet cable (patch cable) ●
Blue Ethernet cable (crossover cable) ●
Screwdriver ●
Plug for AUXCOM (plug, connector shell, cable tie) with 2.5 meter cable ●
Screws and anchors ●
Technical Description with drilling template ●
SD Card, 2GB ○
§ 6 EEG
Suitable for large- Compliance with rapid and simple double logging of all
scale plants with up legislation commissioning switching operations
to 2,500 inverters (§6 eeg 2009)
1
Operating history Default setting gentle gradual Integrated web server
can be recalled at any of reactive power reconnection of plant for remote online
time online via or cos ϕ in compliance with access from any PC
Sunny Portal. the Medium-Voltage
Directive**
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Professional Flexible
• Visualization, control and monitor- • Data interface in accordance with • Compatible with WinCC, InTouch,
ing of large-scale plants the communication standard LabView, etc.
• Integration of SMA devices into OPC-DA / OPC-XML-DA
existing control-room technology • Simple and fast installation,
such as GLT and SCADA systems high reliability
SMA OPC SERVER

The standardized data interface for large-scale systems
Particularly for large-scale plants and PV power stations, customized monitoring solutions are needed to link
systems and components supplied by different manufacturers into one joint control system. OPC, the interna-
tional communication standard in the field of automation technology, plays an important role in this: it enables
simple and reliable data exchange between products and applications supplied by different vendors. With the
SMA OPC Server, SMA devices can be very easily integrated into OPC-compatible systems.
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Technical data SMA OPC server
Languages
Available languages German, English, French
System requirements
Supported operating systems Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2)
Windows Server 2003 (recommended)
Hardware (minimum requirements)
Processor 2 GHz
Main memory 2 GB
Free hard disk space 2 MB
Drives CD-ROM
Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
OPC core components
Communication
Sunny WebBox communication Ethernet
OPC communication OPC-DA and OPC-XML-DA
Ethernet 50 Sunny WebBox devices
Supports the following systems
OPC clients Wonderware InTouch
LabView
Siemens WinCC
National Instruments LabVIEW
Packing List
CD-ROM, documentation
Functionality
Data update Up to 10 seconds
Unidirectional data exchange Inverter measured values
Two-way data exchange Inverter parameters
Other
Legal notice Operation with valid license
contract only
Visualize PV power International Simple installation Standardized

stations professionally OPC standard and intuitive interfaces to the
configuration PV system
Simple integration Real-time plant data Monitoring of multiple

of the PV plant into for monitoring and plants from a central
existing visualization controlling the PV plant point
systems
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2
Typical system design –

wireless transmission
4
electricity generation
1 SUNNY BOY
3 2 PV generator
Plant monitoring
3 SUNNY BEAM
4 SUNNY EXPLORER
2
3
1
Typical system design –
cable transmission
electricity generation
1 SUNNY MINI CENTRAL
4 2 PV generator
5
Plant monitoring
3 SUNNY SENSORBOX
4 SUNNY WEBBOX
5 SUNNY PORTAL
6 FLASHVIEW
7 7 SUNNY MATRIX
6
RS485
Local network / Internet
Bluetooth rS485
• Automatic networking of up to 50 • Greatest reliability via symmetrical
devices signal transmission
• Range of up to 100 m in the • Various accessories available
open air (radio links, fiber optic converters)
• Compatible with standard
Bluetooth devices
Wireless or cable
Secure connection with and without cable
To monitor solar power systems, data has to be transmitted. This can be power values or energy yields. For the
communication between the solar inverter and monitoring devices, SMA provides two basic choices: wireless
and wired variants. Both have advantages and are used with different sized systems. Here you can obtain more
information to decide which method of communication best suits your PV plant.
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Bluetooth (radio connection) RS485 wiring
Typical application Especially for small and mid-sized For mid-sized and large solar
solar power plants power plants
Advantages Reduced costs and effort High speed
and reliability
Number of participants Up to 50 per Bluetooth network Up to 50 per RS485 bus
(system monitoring and inverters)
Range Up to 100 meters in the open air 1,200 meters per RS485 bus
between individual devices
Number of Up to four per network One per RS485 bus
data retrieval devices
(for example, Sunny Beam or Sunny WebBox)
Wireless Success – Intelligently Robust and Secure: powerful across

Networked with SMA Bluetooth long distances with proven RS485
wiring
With SMA Bluetooth, wireless networks can The RS485 fieldbus is a veteran in the area
be created simply and quickly – without the of cable-connected communication technol-
additional effort of having to lay cables in ogy. It has been used by SMA for many
walls, re-plastering or painting -- so it's per- years and has proven itself in a nearly
fectly suited to your private home rooftop endless number of systems. All devices
system. are connected to each other in a chain
Bluetooth, the international wireless stand- (a so-called data bus). At the end of this
ard, makes your monitoring flexible and chain, the Sunny WebBox collects all the
extendable. Installers and plant operators data and reliably informs you of the status
save time and installation costs. Thanks to of the PV plant. The advantage of RS485
Bluetooth all new inverters are recognized wiring: functional lengths of up to 1,200
in a flash and automatically integrated into meters and reliable data transmission even
the system. With the intelligent networking in interference-prone areas. Especially for
concept, up to 50 devices can be integrat- larger solar power systems, operators re-
ed in a network. Bluetooth Class 1 is the quire maximum security and reliability.
used standard, which enables communica-
tion over longer distances. And if that's not
enough, for example because walls or ceil-
ings are in the way, you can also use the
SMA Bluetooth Repeater.
Bluetooth also stands up in terms of reliabil-
ity. Thanks to constant frequency changes
and the transmission of data packets in
small units, the radio connection is extreme-
ly stable. And the broadcast power is al-
ways adapted to the requirements at hand.
By the way: the password protection built
in to all devices secures your data against
unauthorized access.
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Off-Grid Inverters by SMA:

System manager for all types of energy generators
Secure power supply for stand-alone moment and, through its function as sys- special advantage: SMA stand-alone
systems: the Sunny Island battery in- tem manager, it makes further decisions grids can be set up quickly and can be
verter forms a standard AC voltage as well: if batteries are discharged or if cost-effectively adapted to increasing
grid into which all users and genera- there is a great demand for electricity, electricity demands.
tors can be easily integrated. With this the Sunny Island can start a generator
AC coupling and the Sunny Island as a or it can disconnect loads as needed. Expandable up to 300 kW
system manager, SMA delivers an inno- If the batteries are fully charged and
vative solution for supplying electricity there is little demand, it can reduce the Stand-alone grids using the Sunny Is-
to remote locations and for creating an solar plant's electricity production. It al- land 2012, 2224 or 5048 can be ex-
emergency supply for areas with unsta- so determines the optimal strategy for panded without difficulty through the
ble grids. charging the batteries, and in so doing, parallel connection of several devices –
increases their lifespan. single-phase as well as three-phase. For
Functional principle systems with more than 15 kW, three
Flexible grid layout Sunny Islands 5048s and a battery are
The Sunny Island is a battery inverter combined in a cluster. To reach the total
and is in charge of setting up a stable In addition to solar and wind power power desired, several of these clusters
stand-alone grid. In doing this, it holds plants, diesel generators and other elec- can be connected in parallel. The ad-
the voltage and frequency of the AC tricity generators as well as all 230-volt vantage: even if a battery fails, only one
grid constant within the specified limits. loads can be connected to the AC portion of the system is affected, which
Both users and generators are connect- stand-alone grid. This does away with ensures a secure stand-alone grid sup-
ed directly to this grid. If there is an en- costly DC cabling. For smaller systems, ply.
ergy surplus, the Sunny Island charges SMA offers the Sunny Island Charger,
the batteries; if there is a shortage, it an MPP charge regulator for a DC con- To find out more, see page 208.
supplies the grid with energy from the nection of the PV plant and batteries.
batteries. Thanks to its highly developed This makes SMA the only company in
battery management system, it can rec- the world to offer coordinated solutions
ognize the charge levels at any given for both AC and DC connections. The
Components: 1. Solar generator, 2. SUNNY BOY, 3. SUNNY ISLAND, 4. Batteries, 5. Diesel generator, 6. Wind power plant
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Flexible Simple Efficient Robust
• For systems from 3 to 300 kW • Easy commissioning with the • High efficiency • Extreme overload capability
• 1- and 3-phase operation, "Quick Configuration Guide" • Intelligent battery management • OptiCool
connectable in parallel and • Complete off-grid management for maximum battery life • 5-year SMA warranty
modularly extendable • Charge level calculation
• AC and DC coupling
Sunny Island 5048 / 5048-US

The Island Manager
Commissioning within minutes: the Sunny Island 5048 makes it possible. All required operational settings can
be made quickly and easily in just a few steps. The Sunny Island 5048 is flexible in its application, extendable
and takes on all control processes. Its first-class battery management ensures maximum battery life. In addition,
the device features an impressive high-efficiency, ergonomic die-cast aluminum enclosure and an OptiCool
active cooling system. The Sunny Island is also available in a UL-compliant 5048-US version with an output
rating of 120 V and 60 Hz for the North American market.
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Technical data
5048 5048-US
AC output (loads)
Nominal AC voltage (adjustable) 230 V (202 V – 253 V) 120 V (105 V – 132 V)
Nominal frequency (adjustable) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz) 60 Hz (55 Hz – 65 Hz)
Continuous AC power at 25 °C / 45 °C 5000 W / 4000 W 5000 W / 4000 W
AC output power at 25 °C for 30 min / 1 min / 3 s 6500 W / 8400 W / 12000 W 6500 W / 8400 W / 11000 W
Nominal AC current / max. AC current (peak) 21.7 A / 120 A for 60 ms 41.7 A /180 A for 60 ms
THD output voltage / power factor (cos ϕ) < 3 % / –1 to +1 < 3 % / –1 to +1
AC input (generator or grid)
AC input voltage (range) 230 V (172.5 V – 264.5 V) 120 V (80 V – 150 V)
AC input frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz) 60 Hz (54 Hz – 66 Hz)
Max. input current (adjustable) / max. input power 56 A (0 A – 56 A) / 12.8 kW 56 A (0 A – 56 A) / 6.7 kW
Battery DC input
Battery voltage (range) 48 V (41 V – 63 V) 48 V (41 V – 63 V)
Max. battery charging current / continuous charging current at 25 °C 120 A / 100 A 120 A / 100 A
Battery type / battery capacity (range) lead, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah lead, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah
Charge control IUoU process IUoU process
Efficiency / operating consumption
Max. efficiency 95 % 95 %
Own consumption with no load / standby 25 W / 4 W 25 W / 4 W
Protection devices
DC reverse polarity protection / DC fuse ●/● ●/●
AC short-circuit / AC overload ●/● ●/●
Overtemperature / excessive battery discharge ●/● ●/●
General data
Weight 63 kg 63 kg
Protection rating (as per IEC 60529) indoors (IP30) indoors (NEMA 1)
Features / function
Operation & display / multifunction relays internal / 2 internal / 2
3-phase systems / parallel connection ●/● ●/●
Integrated bypass / multicluster operation —/● —/ ●
Charge level calculation / full- / equalization charge ●/●/● ●/●/●
Integrated soft start / generator support ●/● ●/●
Battery temperature sensor / communication cables ●/● ●/●
Warranty: (5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years) ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Accessories
Battery cables / battery fuses ○/○ ○/○
Interfaces (RS485 / Multicluster PB) ○/○ ○/○
"GenMan" extended generator start ○ ○
Load-shedding contactor / battery current measurement ○/○ ○/○

Last revision: May 2010
Type designation SI 5048 SI 5048U
Three-phase system Single-phase system
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Simple Efficient Durable
• For systems from 2 to 5 kW • High efficiency • Extreme overload capability
• AC and DC coupling • Excellent price-performance ratio • 5-year SMA Warranty
• Simple installation
Sunny Island 3324 / 4248 / 4248-US

Stand-alone grids easier than ever
Easy installation, safe operation and outstanding price-performance ratio: the Sunny Island 3324 and 4248
battery inverters are especially suitable for use in small and mid-sized stand-alone grids. The Sunny Island
4248-US model is available for countries with voltage systems compatible with the U.S. standard. The devices
guarantee a reliable and high-quality power supply. Due to their outstanding overload capabilities and the
fact that they are designed to withstand high ambient temperatures, these devices can be used under extreme
weather conditions.
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Sunny Island Sunny Island Sunny Island

Technical data
3324 4248 4248-US
AC output (loads)
Nominal AC voltage (adjustable) 230 V (202 V – 253 V) 230 V (202 V – 253 V) 120 V (105 V – 132 V)
Nominal frequency (adjustable) 50 Hz (45 Hz – 55 Hz) 50 Hz (45 Hz – 55 Hz) 60 Hz (55 Hz – 65 Hz)
Continuous AC power at 25 °C / 45 °C 3300 W / 2300 W 4200 W / 3400 W 4200 W / 3400 W
AC output power at 25 °C for 30 min / 1 min / 3 s 4200 / 5000 / 7300 W 5400 / 7000 / 11400 W 5400 / 7000 / 11900 W
Nominal AC current / max. AC current (peak) 14.5 A / 70 A for 100 ms 18 A / 100 A for 100 ms 35 A / 140 A for 5 s
THD output voltage / power factor (cos ϕ) < 3 % / –1 to +1 < 3 % / –1 to +1 < 3 % / –1 to +1
AC input voltage (range) 230 V (172.5 V – 264.5 V) 120 V (80 V – 150 V)
AC input frequency (range) 50 Hz (40 Hz – 60 Hz) 50 Hz (40 Hz – 60 Hz) 60 Hz (54 Hz – 66 Hz)
Max. input current (adjustable) / Max. input power 56 A (2 – 56 A) / 12.8 kW 56 A (2 – 56 A) / 12.8 kW 56 A (2 – 56 A) / 6.7 kW
Battery DC input
Battery voltage (range) 24 V (21 V – 32 V) 48 V (41 V – 63 V) 48 V (41 V – 63 V)
Max. battery charging current / continuous charging current at 25 °C 140 A / 104 A 100 A / 80 A 100 A / 80 A
Battery type / battery capacity (range) lead / 100 – 6,000 Ah lead / 100 – 6,000 Ah lead / 100 – 6,000 Ah
Charge control IUoU process IUoU process IUoU process
Max. efficiency 94.5 % 95 % 95 %
Own consumption with no load / standby 22 W / 4 W 22 W / 4 W 22 W / 4 W
Protection devices
DC reverse polarity protection / DC fuse ●/● ●/● ●/●
AC short-circuit / AC overload ●/● ●/● ●/●
Overtemperature / excessive battery discharge ●/● ●/● ●/●
General data
Protection rating (according to IEC 60529) indoors (IP30) indoors (IP30) indoors (NEMA 1)
Features / function
Operation & display / multifunction relays internal / 2 internal / 2 internal / 2
3-phase systems / parallel connection —/— —/— —/—
Integrated bypass / multicluster operation —/— —/— —/—
Charge level calculation / full- / equalization charge —/●/● —/●/● —/●/●
Integrated soft start / generator support ●/— ●/— ●/—
Battery temperature sensor / communication cables ●/— ●/— ●/—
Warranty: (5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years) ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
Accessories
Battery cables / battery fuses ○/○ ○/○ ○/○
Interfaces (RS485 / Multicluster PB) ○/— ○/— ○/—
"GenMan" extended generator start ○ ○ ○
Load-shedding contactor / battery current measurement ○/— ○/— ○/—

Type designation SI 3324 SI 4248 SI 4248U
Single-phase system Split-phase system (only with Sunny Island 4248-US)
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Flexible Simple Efficient Durable
• For systems from 1 to 9 kW • Simple installation • High efficiency • For indoor and outdoor installation
• 1- and 3-phase operation, • Complete off-grid management • Charge level calculation • Excellent overload characteristics
connectable in parallel and • Easy and remote configuration • Intelligent battery management for • Very wide temperature range
modularly extendable and monitoring with Sunny Remote maximum battery life-span • 5-year SMA Warranty
• AC and DC coupling Control
Sunny Island 2012 / 2224

Compact and powerful for small stand-alone systems
New Sunny Island products: the Sunny Island 2012 and 2224 extend the product range for the lower
power range. The devices not only feature all the proven product characteristics of the "big brother" Sunny
Island 5048 – thanks to their reduced weight and compact design, the new family members are even
easier to handle and install. The high IP54 protection class and the Sunny Remote Control (SRC-1) give
you full flexibility when choosing an installation location. Easy-to-use technology at its best: the unbeatable
combination for off-grid systems of up to 9 kilowatts.
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Technical data
2012 2224
AC output (loads)
Nominal AC voltage (adjustable) 230 V (202 V – 253 V) 230 V (202 V – 253 V)
Nominal frequency (adjustable) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz)
Continuous AC power at 25 °C / 45 °C 2000 W / 1400 W 2200 W / 1600 W
AC output power at 25 °C for 30 min / 1 min / 3 s 2500 W / 3800 W / 3900 W 2900 W / 3800 W / 3900 W
Nominal AC current / max. AC current (peak) 8.7 A / 25 A for ca. 500 ms 9.6 A / 25 A for ca. 500 ms
THD output voltage / power factor (cos ϕ) < 4 % / –1 to +1 < 4 % / –1 to +1
AC input voltage (range) 230 V (172.5 V – 264.5 V) 230 V (172.5 V – 264.5 V)
AC input frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz)
Max. input current (adjustable) / max. input power 25 A (0 A – 25 A) / 5.75 kW 25 A (0 A – 25 A) / 5.75 kW
Battery DC input
Battery voltage (range) 12 V (8.4 V – 15.6 V) 24 V (16.8 V – 31.5 V)
Max. battery charging current / continuous charging current at 25 °C 180 A / 160 A 90 A / 80 A
Battery type / battery capacity (range) lead, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah lead, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah
Charge control IUoU process IUoU process
Max. efficiency 93 % 93.6 %
Own consumption with no load / standby 21 W / 6 W 21 W / 6 W
Protection devices
DC reverse polarity protection / DC fuse —/— —/—
AC short-circuit / AC overload ●/● ●/●
Overtemperature / excessive battery discharge ●/● ●/●
General data
Weight 19 kg 19 kg
Protection rating (according to IEC 60529) outdoor installation (IP54) outdoor installation (IP54)
Features / function
Operation & display / multifunction relays / search mode external via SRC-1 / 2 / ● external via SRC-1 / 2 / ●
3-phase systems / parallel connection ●/● ●/●
Integrated bypass / multicluster operation ●/— ●/—
Charge level calculation / full- / equalization charge ●/●/● ●/●/●
Integrated soft start / generator support ●/● ●/●
Battery temperature sensor / communication cables ●/● ●/●
Warranty: (5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years) ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Accessories
Battery cables / battery fuses ○/○ ○/○
Interfaces (RS485 / Multicluster PB) ○/— ○/—
"GenMan" extended generator start ○ ○
Load-shedding contactor / battery current measurement ○/○ ○/○

Type designation SI 2012 SI 2224
Three-phase system Single-phase system
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Flexible Simple Efficient Durable
• For 12 / 24 / 48 V • Easy installation and • Active MPP tracking • Outdoor installation possible due
• Up to four devices can be commissioning • Efficiency > 98 % to IP65
connected in parallel • Operation and configuration • Fanless
• Modular and extendable via Sunny Island • Nominal power up to 40 °C
(Single Point of Operation) • 5-year SMA Warranty
Sunny Island Charger 40

SMA DC coupling: maximum efficiency and applicable everywhere
AC and DC coupling optimally coordinated and, for the first time, from a single manufacturer: the all-
purpose Sunny Island Charger 40 by SMA. Its broad DC input voltage range makes sensible system con-
figuration possible for almost all PV modules. Thanks to the integrated MPP tracking system, the charger
guarantees an energy yield that is between 15 to 30 percent higher than that of conventional shunt and
serial charge controllers. Its unique features for charge controllers of this power range include the high
protection rating, fanless operation and the broad temperature range that makes worldwide use possible
even in difficult ambient conditions. The easy installation and completely automatic customization of the
key controller settings by the Sunny Island make its startup foolproof.
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Technical data Sunny Island Charger 40
12 V 24 V 48 V
Input (PV generator)
Max. PV power 630 W 1250 W 2100 W
Max. DC voltage 140 V DC 140 V DC 140 V DC
Optimal MPPT voltage range 25 V – 60 V 40 V – 80 V 70 V – 100 V
Number of MPP trackers 1 1 1
Max. PV current 40 A 40 A 30 A
Output (battery)
Nominal DC power up to 40 °C 600 W 1200 W 2000 W
Nominal battery voltage 12 V 24 V 48 V
Nominal voltage range 8 V – 15.6 V 16 V – 31.5 V 36 V – 65 V
Battery type flooded and sealed lead acid batteries
Max. charging current / continuous charging current 50 A / 50 A 50 A / 50 A 40 A / 40 A
Charge control IUoU IUoU IUoU
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 98 % 98 % 98 %
Euro ETA 97.3 % 97.3 % 97.3 %
Device protection
DC reverse polarity ● ● ●
Short-circuit proof ● ● ●
Overload protection ● ● ●
Over- and undervoltage protection ● ● ●
Over- and undertemperture protection ● ● ●
General data
Protection class (according IEC 60529) IP65 IP65 IP65
Air humidity 0 % – 100 % 0 % – 100 % 0 % – 100 %
Daytime operating consumption <5W <5W <5W
Internal consumption at night <3W <3W <3W
Features and functions
Display multicolored LED multicolored LED multicolored LED
Setting parameters plug and play in combination with SI 5048, SI2224, SI2012
(Sync Bus Piggy Back required) DIL switch with stand-alone applications
Parallel operation Up to 4 devices Up to 4 devices Up to 4 devices
Interface: Sync Bus Piggy-Back ○ ○ ○
External temperature sensor (KTY type) ○ ○ ○
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits CE CE CE

Type designation SIC40-MPT SIC40-MPT SIC40-MPT
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Flexible Simple Reliability Durable

• 3 different sizes from 30 to • Integrated AC distribution for • Active Anti-Islanding • IP65 high protection class
300 kW Sunny Island, generator, PV • Reverse current monitoring • 5-year SMA Warranty
• Different generator, PV and load • Integrated load-shedding • Automatic bypass for the
sizes contactor generator
Multicluster Boxes for SUNNY ISLAND 5048

For easy set-up of stand-alone and hybrid systems
Large off-grid systems with minimum effort: the new Multicluster-Boxes for the Sunny Island 5048 are the
ideal solution for the easy installation of island and hybrid systems from 30 up to 300 kW. For this, 2 to 12
three-phase clusters, each consisting of 3 Sunny Island inverters, are connected in parallel. We designed the
Multicluster Box as an AC distribution center for connecting generators and to supply loads up to 300 kW
especially for these systems. To simplify installation, all Multicluster Boxes are completely wired and fitted at
the factory with a main connector for PV or wind generators. All communication cables required for the instal-
lation are included in the delivery.
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Technical data Multicluster-Box 6 Multicluster-Box 12 Multicluster-Box 36
General
Number of phases 3-phase 3-phase 3-phase
Nominal AC voltage 230 V (L,N), 400 V (L1, L2) 230 V (L,N), 400 V (L1, L2) 230 V (L,N), 400 V (L1, L2)
AC voltage range 172.5 V – 265 V, 172.5 V – 265 V, 172.5 V – 250 V,
300 V – 433 V 300 V – 433 V 300 V – 433 V
Nominal AC frequency (range) 50 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz) 50 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz) 50 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz)
Permitted grid structure TN TN TN
Mounting type suspended standing on a plinth standing on a plinth
Connections for Sunny Island
Number of devices 6 12 36
Continuous AC power / AC current at 25 °C 30 kW / 3 x 44 A 60 kW / 3 x 87 A 180 kW / 3 x 260 A
Continuous AC power / AC current at 45 °C 24 kW / 3 x 35 A 48 kW / 3 x 70 A 144 kW / 3 x 209 A
AC power / AC current for 30 min. 40 kW 80 kW 234 kW / 3 x 340 A
AC power / AC current for 1 min. 50 kW 100 kW 300 kW / 3 x 440 A
Fuses circuit breaker C32A circuit breaker C32A circuit breaker C32A
PV system connection
Quantity 1 (three-phase) 1 (three-phase) 1 (three-phase)
Continuous AC power PV / continuous AC current PV at 25 °C 55 kW / 3 x 80A 110 kW / 3 x 160 A 300 kW / 3 x 435 A (AC1)
Fuses — — —
Load connection
Nominal power / current at 25 °C 55 kW / 3 x 80A 110 kW / 3 x 160 A 300 kW / 3 x 435 A (AC1)
Fuses NH00 NH00 NH03
Generator connection
Nominal generator power / current at 25 °C 55 kW / 3 x 80A 110 kW / 3 x 160 A 300 kW / 3 x 435 A (AC1)
Fuses NH00 NH00 NH03
Features / function
Warranty: (5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years) ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits CE CE CE
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature (SBU, AS-box) –25 °C ... +50 °C –25 °C ... +50 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C
Air humidity 0 % ... 100 % 0 % ... 100 % 0 % ... 100 %
Accessories
Communication cables ● ● ●
Multicluster Piggy-Back ○ ○ ○

Dated May 2010
Type designation MC-BOX-6.3 MC-BOX-12.3 MC-Box-36.3
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Flexible Simple Safe Robust
• For use from 45 to 65 Hz • Ideal complement for energy sourc- • Minimized AC interference • IP65 high protection class
• Can be connected in parallel es without active power control emission thanks to power factor • 5-year SMA Warranty
• Suitable for 1- and 3-phase • Easy installation and adjustment
operation commissioning • Integrated load frequency statistics
Smart Load for Sunny Island

Intelligent dumpload for stand-alone grids
The Smart Load forms the perfect complement to unregulated energy generators in stand-alone grids, e.g.
small, directly-connected wind generators with passive stall power control. If there is an electricity surplus, the
Smart Load feeds it into special loads, for example heating cartridges in a hot water tank. The control system
is completely automatic, lightning fast and free of retroactive effects for other loads. This continuous and quick
energy consumption allows for ideal protection of system components and guarantees increased reliability.
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Off-Grid Inverters
Smart Load
Technical data
6000
Input Data
Nominal input voltage 230 V (single-phase) /
3 x 400 V / 230 V
with a load-withstanding neutral conductor
System frequency 45 – 55 Hz, 55 – 65 Hz
Input voltage range 3 x 180 – 270 V
Output Values
Output voltage 3 x 0 – 230 V
Output power per phase (3-phase / 1-phase) 3 x 2 kW / 6 kW
Connections for 3 individual resistors at 2 kW,
1 individual resistor at 6 kW
Protection devices
DC short circuit ●
DC open circuit ●
AC short circuit ●
Overload ●
General data
Weight 14 kg
Degree of protection IP65
Features
Warranty: (5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years) ●/○/○/○/○
Certificates and permits CE

Type designation SL -6000
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wind power
inverters
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WINDY BOY
Grid connection of small wind turbine systems
Versatile of the polynomial curve also minimizes wind generator's speed dependant AC
mechanical strain on the turbine by gen- voltage to DC voltage, and protects the
Drawing on our experience of over six tly and gradually shifting the load, even Windy Boy from high input voltages.
gigawatts of installed inverter output during significant speed fluctuations. The input voltage is fed to an external
across the world, we developed the load resistance. The Windy Boy thus
Windy Boy series as an inverter family All-Purpose converts the generated direct current to
for grid connection of small wind en- alternating current suitable for the grid.
ergy plants. The series includes a vari- Its transformer-based concept, the in-
ety of device types for the 1 to 21 KW dependent Grid Guard disconnection
performance range that are suited for device, the automatic 50 / 60 Hz de-
use with wind generators of a number tection, as well as certification for the
of different manufacturers and perform- most important countries of installation
ance classes. permit installation nearly anywhere in
the world, while ensuring low installa-
High Yields tion costs and simplified commissioning
procedures.
A wind plant can only achieve high
yields when the inverter is ideally suited Reliable
to the wind generator's performance
characteristics. This is the advantage Converting the wind energy plant's
of SMA's programmable polynomial speed dependant voltage to grid-com-
curve: because the performance curve pliant alternating current is easier than
of wind turbines of all sorts can be de- ever: the Windy Boy Protection Box and
picted with a polynomial, the turbine the Windy Boy make it possible to use
and the inverter can be optimally ad- permanent magnet generators to con-
justed to one another. This improves nect small wind energy plants to the
yields, especially when the wind speed grid for safe and reliable operation. The
is low. The constantly changing slope Windy Boy Protection Box converts the
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Components: 1. Wind turbine system, 2. WINDY BOY, 3. SUNNY BOY, 4. Solar generator, 5. SUNNY ISLAND, 6. Batteries, 7. Diesel generator
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Efficiency Easy to use Safe Reliable
• Up to 96.1 % efficiency • Free choice of installation site • Galvanic Isolation • Worldwide SMA Service including
• Can be combined to form • Programmable polynomial curve • Compatible with Windy Boy Serviceline
three-phase units with up to enables free selection of turbines Protection Box 600 • Comprehensive SMA warranty
21 kW output • Certified for the most countries program
• Integrated SMA Power Balancer (SMA Grid Guard)
• OptiCool: Continuous operation
even at high temperatures
Windy Boy 5000A / 6000A / 7000HV

The performance class up to 21 kW
The Windy Boy 5000A, 6000A and 7000 HV not only feature a maximum efficiency of 96.1 percent, but are
also suited for the development of three-phase grid-feeding wind energy plants. The integrated SMA Power
Balancer prevents undue load unbalance, and the plant is also able to feed-in even if individual phases fail.
The weather-proof enclosure and the wide temperature range allow for installation at almost any location.
Thanks to the OptiCool ventilation system, the equipment works at outdoor temperatures of up to 45 °C with
maximum output. And in case of a problem: the worldwide SMA Service and comprehensive warranty program
provide maximum security.
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Wind Power Inverters
Technical data Windy Boy 5000A Windy Boy 6000A Windy Boy 7000HV
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 5750 W 6300 W 7500 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 / 5000 full-load hours per year 4600 W / 4200 W 5500 W / 5100 W 6500 W / 6000 W
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 300 V 300 V 400 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 250 V – 600 V 250 V – 600 V 335 V – 800 V
Max. input current 26.0 A 26.0 A 23.0 A
Output (AC)
Max. AC power 5500 W 6000 W 7000 W
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 220 V, 230 V , 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Efficiency
Protective devices
AC short-circuit protection ● ● ●
Galvanically isolated ● ● ●
General data
Internal consumption: operation / standby < 7 W / 0.25 W < 7 W / 0.25 W < 7 W / 0.25 W
Electronics protection rating / connection area (per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721) 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H
Features
AC connection: screw terminal ● ● ●
Warranty: 5 years / 10 years ●/○ ●/○ ●/○
Certificates and permits CE, VDE0126-1-1, G83/1, CER/06/190, DK 5940 ED2.2*, RD 1663, AS4777, EN 50438
* applies only to IT variant

● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not available / Data at nominal conditions
Type name WB 5000A WB 6000A WB 7000HV-11
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High Yields Flexible Easy to use Communicative
• Maximum efficiency of 97 % • Broad input voltage range • Easily accessible connection-area • Bluetooth technology
• Transformerless, with H5 topology • Cable connection without tools • Low specific weight • Multilingual graphic display
• OptiCool: Continuous operation • Programmable polynomial curve
even at high temperatures enables free selection of turbines
Windy Boy 3600TL / 5000TL

Technology meets simplicity
With even better communication, usability and efficiency, the Windy Boy 3600TL and 5000 TL inverters
set a new standard for inverter technology. With modern graphic displays, a simplified assembly concept,
and cable-free plant communication using the Bluetooth global standard: the new generation of devices are
ideally suited to almost every need. The transformer-free Windy Boy 3600TL and 5000TL feature a peak
efficiency of 97 percent for optimal yields from small wind energy plants. The polynomial curve and broad
input voltage range provide maximum plant design flexibility. The new generation Windy Boy: an inverter
for all turbine types.
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Technical data Windy Boy 3600TL Windy Boy 5000TL
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 3800 W 5300 W
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 125 V 125 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 80 V – 550 V 80 V – 550 V
Max. input current 30.0 A 30.0 A
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 3600 W 4600 W
Max. AC power 3600 W 5000 W
Max. output current 22.0 A 22.0 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 280 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 5 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 5 Hz
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-Eta > 97.0 % / 96.4 % 97.0 % / 96.5 %
Protection devices
AC short-circuit protection ● ●
General data
Weight 25 kg 25 kg
Internal consumption: operation / standby < 10 W / < 0.5 W < 10 W / < 0.5 W
Topology Transformerless Transformerless
Cooling concept Convection OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area (per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721) 4K4H 4K4H
Features
AC-connection: terminals ● ●
Display: text line / graphic —/● —/●
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/● ○/●
Warranty: 5 years / 10 years ●/○ ●/○
Certificates and permits CE, VDE0126-1-1, G83/1, DK 5940 ED2.2*, RD 1663/200, EN 50438

Type name WB 3600TL-20 WB 5000TL-20
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Efficiency Easy to use Safe Reliable
• Up to 95.6 % efficiency • Free choice of installation site • Galvanic Isolation • Worldwide SMA Service including
• OptiCool: Continuous operation • Programmable polynomial curve • Compatible with Windy Boy Serviceline
even at high temperatures enables free selection of turbines Protection Box 500 • Comprehensive SMA warranty
• Certified for the most countries program
(SMA Grid Guard)
Windy Boy 3300 / 3800

Highest yield in any climate
With a maximum efficiency of 95.6 percent, the Windy Boy 3300 and 3800 inverters are among the most
cost-effective inverters for small wind energy plants. The weather-proof enclosure and broad temperature range
permit installation at nearly any location, and thanks to the OptiCool cooling system, the inverters operate at
outdoor temperatures of up to 45 °C with maximum output. The programmable polynomial curve enables
optimal adaptation to the turbine curve, which increases yield. And in case of a problem: the worldwide
SMA Service and comprehensive warranty program provide maximum security.
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Technical data Windy Boy 3300 Windy Boy 3800
Input (DC)
Recommended generator power at 2500 / 5000 full-load hours per year 3100 W / 2800 W 3600 W / 3300 W
Output (AC)
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 220 V, 230 V , 240 V / 180 V – 260 V 220 V, 230 V , 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Efficiency
Protective devices
Galvanically isolated ● ●
General data
Weight 38 kg 38 kg
Internal consumption: Operation / standby < 7 W / 0.1 W < 7 W / 0.1 W
Features
AC connection: plug connector ● ●

Type name WB 3300 WB 3800
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High Yields Flexible Easy to use Communicative
• Maximum efficiency over 96 % • Programmable polynomial curve • Fast and simple connection • Bluetooth® technology
• OptiCool: Continuous operation enables free selection of turbines • Multi-language graphic display
even at high temperatures • Broader input voltage range
Windy Boy 2000HF / 2500HF / 3000HF

Narrow and compact for high yields
Packed full of the latest SMA technology, the Windy Boy HF series provides the highest yields for transformer
inverters of this performance class. Installation is now easier than ever thanks to the new DC connector system
SUNCLIX and an easily accessible configuration area – including easier mounting due to the reduced weight.
The programmable polynomial curve and the broad input voltage range also offer great freedom in wind tur-
bine selection and enable grid-feeding even at low wind speeds. And the modern graphic display and wireless
Bluetooth® communication system make the devices highly user-friendly.
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Technical data Windy Boy 2000HF Windy Boy 2500HF Windy Boy 3000HF
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 2100 W 2650 W 3150 W
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 220 V 220V 220V
Output (AC)
Max. AC power 2000 W 2500 W 3000 W
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Efficiency
Protective devices
General data
Noise emission (typical) n. s. n. s. n. s.
Electronics protection rating / connection area (per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65 IP65 / IP65
Features
AC connection: connector ● ● ●
Warranty: 5 years / 10 years ●/○ ●/○ ●/○
Certificates and permits CE, VDE0126-1-1, G83/1-1, DK 5940, RD 1663, AS4777, EN 50438

Type designation WB 2000HF WB 2500HF WB 3000HF
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Efficiency Easy to use Reliability Reliable
• Efficiency up to 95 % • Free choice of installation site • Galvanic Isolation • Worldwide SMA Service including
• Improved yields via polynomial • Certified for the most countries • Compatible with Windy Boy Serviceline
curves (SMA Grid Guard) Protection Box 600 • Comprehensive SMA warranty
program
Windy Boy 2500 / 3000

Worldwide proven technology
Windy Boy 2500 and 3000 inverters are ideally suited to small wind energy plants, and feature a maximum
efficiency of 95 percent. The programmable polynomial curve enables optimal adaptation to the turbine curve,
which is also protected with a special smooth start device. This Windy Boy also features the SMA Grid Guard
interface, which can be used anywhere in the world. It ensures maximum wind energy plant reliability and
allows for the feeding-in to almost any public grid.
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Input (DC)
Output (AC)
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 230 V / 180 V – 260 V 230 V / 180 V – 260 V
Efficiency
Protective devices
General data
Weight 28 kg 32 kg
Features

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Efficiency Easy to use Reliability Flexibility
• Specially designed for small • Free choice of installation site • Galvanic Isolation • Broad input voltage-range for
wind energy plants • Certified for the most countries • Compatible with Windy Boy 1200
• Improved yields via polynomial (SMA Grid Guard) Windy Boy Protection Box 400
curves
Windy Boy 1200 / 1700

The powerful compact devices.
The Windy Boy 1200 and 1700 are ideally suited for small wind energy plants. The programmable polynomial
curve enables optimal adaptation to the turbine curve, which increases yield. The weather-proof enclosure and
the wide temperature range allow for installation at almost any location. The devices are optimally adjusted
to fast and frequent load changes and, with the optimal Windy Boy Protection Box, provide the perfect inter-
face for any turbine. Using the integrated display and different communication interfaces you can monitor all
plant values at any time. And in case of a problem: the worldwide SMA Service and comprehensive warranty
program provide maximum security.
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Input (DC)
Max. input current / per input B 12.6 A / 12.6 A 12.6 A / 12.6 A
Output (AC)
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 220 V, 230 V , 240 V / 180 V – 260 V 220 V, 230 V , 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
Efficiency
Protective devices
Galvanically isolated ● ●
General data
Weight 25 kg 25 kg
Features
Warranty ●/○ ●/○

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Efficiency Easy to use Reliability Reliable
• Specially designed for small • Programmable polynomial curve • Galvanic Isolation • Worldwide SMA Service including
wind energy plants enables free selection of turbines • In accordance with almost all Euro- Serviceline
• Outstanding performance at low • Free choice of installation site pean power supply line guidelines • Comprehensive SMA warranty
wind speeds program
Windy Boy 1100LV

The solution for low generator voltage
The Windy Boy 1100LV is the perfect solution for the smallest wind energy systems with low generator volt-
age: turbines with a nominal voltage of 24 or 48 V can be connected without an additional voltage converter.
The programmable polynomial curve gives you full flexibility for choosing the turbine, while its
weatherproof enclosure and the wide temperature range allow for installation at nearly any location.
As an inverter for wind energy systems, the Windy Boy is optimally adjusted to fast and frequent load
changes. Its minimum internal consumption during a calm also increases the yield, which you can monitor
at any time using the display and different communication interfaces.
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Technical data Windy Boy 1100LV
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 1210 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 / 5000 full-load hours per year 1000 W / 900 W
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 25 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 21 V – 60 V
Max. input current 62 A
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 1000 W
Max. AC power 1100 W
Max. output current 5A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 220 V, 230 V, 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Power factor (cos ϕ) 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/1
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-Eta 92.0 % / 90.4 %
Protective devices
DC reverse-polarity protection ●
AC short-circuit protection ●
Ground fault monitoring ●
Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ●
Galvanically isolated ●
General data
Weight 29 kg
Operation temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C
Internal consumption: Operation / standby < 5 W / 0.1 W
Cooling concept Convection
Electronics protection rating / connection area (per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP65
Climatic category (per IEC 60721) 4K4H
Features
DC connection: screw terminal ●
AC connection: plug connector ●
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○
Warranty: 5 years / 10 years ●/○
Certificates and permits CE, VDE0126-1-1, G83/1, CER/06/190,
DK 5940, RD 1663, AS4777, EN 50438

Type name WB 1100LV
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UL certified High Yields Easy to use Reliability
• For the North American small wind • 97 % peak efficiency • Free choice of installation site • Galvanic isolation due to
market (UL 1741/IEEE-1547) • OptiCool active temperature • Programmable polynomial curve integrated transformer
management enables free selection of turbines • Compatible with
Windy Boy Protection Box 600
Windy Boy 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US

A cost-effective option with UL certification
Maximum energy yields for a growing market: the Windy Boy inverters for countries with UL certification feature
premium efficiency. They are easy to combine, and more than one device can be operated on a single wind
power plant, which makes it possible to easily connect plants with higher power to the grid. The automatic grid
voltage detection* allows for a straightforward and secure installation. The galvanic isolation also ensures
safety as well as flexible connection options. The weather-proof enclosure and the wide temperature range
allow for installation at almost any location. Four devices, a single technology: the best choice for small wind
plants over 5 kW.
* US-Patent US7352549B1
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Technical data Windy Boy 5000-US Windy Boy 6000-US Windy Boy 7000-US Windy Boy 8000-US
208 V 240 V 277 V 208 V 240 V 277 V 208 V 240 V 277 V 240 V 277 V
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 5300 W 6380 W 7450 W 8600 W
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 300 V 300 V 300 V 300 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 250 V – 600 V 250 – 600 V 250 – 600 V 300 – 600 V
Max. input current 21 A 25 A 30 A 30 A
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W 7680 W 8000 W
Max. AC power 5100 W 6100 W 7100 W 7680 W 8100 W
Max. output current 27.9 A 24.1 A 20.9 A 33.3 A 28.9 A 25.0 A 34 A 34 A 32 A 32 A 32 A
Nominal AC voltage 183–229 V 211–264 V 244–305 V 183–229 V 211–264 V 244–305 V 183–229 V 211–264 V 244–305 V 211–264 V 244–305 V
AC grid frequency / range 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 96.8 % 97 % 97.1 % 96.5 %
CEC 95.5% 95.5 % 95.5 % 95.5 % 95.5 % 95 % 95.5 % 96 % 96 % 96 % 96 %
Protective devices
AC short-circuit protection ● ● ● ●
Galvanically isolated ● ● ● ●
General data
Operation temperature range –25 °C ... +45 °C –25 °C ... +45 °C –25 °C ... +45 °C –25 °C ... +45 °C
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 44 dB ≤ 45 dB ≤ 46 dB n. s.
Internal consumption in standby 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Mounting location: indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) ●/● ●/● ●/● ●/●
Features
Communication: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○ ○/○ ○/○ ○/○
Warranty: 10 years ● ● ● ●
Certificates and permits FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741

Provisional data, last updated: October 2009
Type name: WB 5000US WB 6000US WB 7000US WB 8000US
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Flexible Reliability Easy to use Communicative
• Broad input voltage range • Galvanic Isolation • Fast and simple connection • Bluetooth® technology
• Reduced weight • Anti-theft protection • Plug-in grounding with GFDI • Graphic display
• Simple country configuration
Windy BOY 2000HF-US / 2500HF-US / 3000HF-US

The flexible solution for the lower performance range
This is the new generation of inverters designed for the countries with UL certification – packed full of the
latest SMA technology, these devices provide the highest yields for transformer inverters of this performance
class. Installation is made even simpler due to automatic grid detection*, plug-in generator grounding (with
GFDI) and reduced weight. The broad input voltage range also offers great freedom in wind turbine selection
and enables grid-feeding even at low wind speeds. And the modern graphic display and wireless Bluetooth®
communication system make the devices highly user-friendly. The Windy Boy HF: the optimal solution for small
wind plants in the USA.
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Windy Boy 2000HF-US Windy Boy 2500HF-US Windy Boy 3000HF-US

Technical data
208 V 240 V 208 V 240 V 208 V 240 V
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 2500 W 3125 W 3750 W
DC nominal voltage n. s. n. s. n. s.
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 220 V 220 V 220 V
Output (AC)
Nominal AC power / max. AC power 2000 W / 2000 W 2500 W / 2500 W 3000 W / 3000 W
Max. output current 10.0 A 8.5 A 12.0 A 10.4 A 14.4 A 12.5 A
Nominal AC voltage range 183 V – 211 V – 183 V – 211 V – 183 V – 211 V –
229 V 264 V 229 V 264 V 229 V 264 V
AC grid frequency / range 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz – 60.5 Hz
Power factor (cos ϕ) 0.99 at nominal power
Efficiency
Max. efficiency / Euro-Eta 95.5 % / 95 % 95.5 % / 95 % 95.5 % / 95 %
Protective devices
General data
Internal consumption in standby ≤ 0.25 W ≤ 0.25 W ≤ 0.25 W
Mounting location: indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) ●/● ●/● ●/●
Features
Warranty: 10 years ● ● ●
Certificates and permits FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547

Type designation WB 2000HFUS WB 2500HFUS WB 3000HFUS
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UL certified Efficiency Easy to use Reliability
• For the North American small wind • Peak efficiency of 96.5 % • Free choice of installation site • Galvanic isolation due to
market (UL 1741/IEEE-1547) • OptiCool active temperature • Programmable polynomial curve integrated transformer
management enables free selection of turbines
Windy Boy 3000-US

A reliable option with UL certification
User-friendly, safe and reliable: the Windy Boy 3000-US is specially certified for the US market. The automatic
grid voltage detection* allows for a straightforward and secure installation. The aluminum die-cast enclosure
and the OptiCool active cooling system ensure optimal yield as well as a long lifespan, even under adverse
operating conditions.
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Technical data Windy Boy 3000-US
208 V 244 V
Input (DC)
Max. DC power 3200 W
DC nominal voltage 250 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 228 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 180 – 500 V 200 – 500 V
Max. input current 17 A
Output (AC)
AC nominal power 3000 W
Max. AC power 3050 W
Max. output current 15 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 183 – 229 V / — 211 – 264 V / —
AC grid frequency / range 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Power factor (cos ϕ) 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1/1
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 96.6 %
CEC 95.0 % 95.5 %
Protective devices
DC reverse-polarity protection ●
AC short-circuit protection ●
Galvanically isolated ●
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III
General data
Weight 40 kg
Operation temperature range –25 °C ... +45 °C
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 40 dB
Internal consumption in standby 0.1 W
Cooling concept OptiCool
Climatic category (per IEC 60721) 4K4H
Mounting location: indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) ●/●
Features
Communication: RS485 / Bluetooth ○/○
Warranty: 10-year ●
Certificates and permits FCC, Part 15, Class A & B,
UL 1741, IEEE-1741

Type name WB 3000US
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Reliability High Yields Easy to Use
• Highly dynamic overvoltage • High efficiency of the integrated • Easy installation
protection inverter • 3-phase generator connection
• Optimal start-up performance of • Feeding-in even at excessive • Available in three voltage classes:
the wind turbine generator voltage 400 V, 500 V and 600 V
Windy Boy PROTECTION BOX

Optimal protection for small wind power plants
A rectifier and overvoltage protection in one – SMA's Windy Boy Protection Box can do it all: it protects the
inverter from excess generator voltage by feeding excess generator voltage to a load resistor, which slows
down the turbine. In addition, the Windy Boy Protection Box features a three-phase rectifier. It is delivered as
turnkey unit and can be used with nearly all types of generators made by different manufacturers in various
performance classes. The box is thus suited for use with wind plants as well as for other permanent magnet
generators such as small water power plants and CHP systems.
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Windy Boy Protection Windy Boy Protection Windy Boy Protection

Technical data
Box 400 Box 500 Box 600
General
Suitable for WB 1100, WB1200, WB 2500, WB 3000,
WB 3300, WB 3800
WB 1700 WB 5000A, WB 6000A
Rectifier Integrated Integrated Integrated
Size (W / H / D) in mm 280 / 220 / 130 280 / 220 / 130 280 / 220 / 130
Generator connection
Quantity 1 x 3-phase 1 x 3-phase 1 x 3-phase
AC voltage 3 x 0 V – 500 V 3 x 0 – 500 V 3 x 0 – 500 V
AC current 3 x 0 A – 11.5 A 3 x 0 – 11.5 A 3 x 0 – 11.5 A
Generator frequency 0 Hz – 400 Hz 0 Hz – 400 Hz 0 Hz – 400 Hz
Nominal power 1 kW – 2 kW 3 kW – 4 kW 2 kW – 6 kW
Windy Boy connection
Quantity 3 3 3
Voltage limitation (DC) 400 V 500 V 600 V
Total power 3 kW 4 kW 6 kW
Load resistance connection
Quantity 1 1 1
Nominal voltage (DC) 400 V 500 V 600 V
Continuous power 3 kW 4.5 kW 6 kW
Efficiency
Max. efficiency > 99.95 % > 99.95 % > 99.95 %
Conduction losses at continuous power 15 W 20 W 30 W
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C
Accessories
Load resistance Optional Optional Optional
Grid feeding with a three-phase system construction
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fuel cell inverters
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Hydro Boy Inverter for Fuel Cells
The clean alternative to diesel generators
Trendsetting and efficient: the Hydro Boy Supplement to off-grid systems Everything from a single source
inverters are ideal for an environmentally-
friendly expansion of off-grid systems SMA is the only manufacturer in the From the reliable Sunny Island island
with SMA products. Whether for the en- world to offer AC coupled PV plants manager to the Sunny Boy solar invert-
ergy supply of remote regions far from for self-sufficient energy supply systems er and Sunny Mini Central, from the
the grid or to provide electricity in case ranging from one to 300 kW. Along Windy Boy inverter for wind energy, to
of emergency in unstable grids, the de- with off-grid and solar inverters from the Hydro Boy: SMA supplies optimally
velopment of self-sufficient off-grid sys- SMA, the Hydro Boy is an important coordinated components for an AC-
tems is an important future market. The component in a reliable standard AC coupled stand-alone grid. Thus install-
SMA inverters will become increasingly voltage grid. The H2 Island Extension ing and expanding stand-alone grids is
popular for fuel cells as diesel and heat- complements the necessary batteries in easier than ever.
ing oil prices continue to increase. a stand-alone grid with a fuel cell featur-
ing a hydrogen accumulator.
Trend setting technology
Advantages of fuel cells
How it works: the Hydro Boy efficiently
transforms the direct current gener- In comparison to diesel generators fuel
ated by the fuel cell into alternating cells are more efficient. They are quiet
current. To do so, it must operate with and do not generate CO2, and are thus
low voltages and high currents. The especially environmentally friendly.
SMA Hydro Boy meets these special Since fuel cells generate heat, the H2-
requirements and is a proven device Island Extension can also be linked to a
that benefits from nearly 30 years' heating system which allows waste heat
experience with innovative power to be used as heating energy. SMA co-
supply systems. operates with the leading heating sys-
tem manufacturers and their research
and development departments.
Source: Viessmann Unternehmensgruppe
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Tailor-made Reliable Flexible
• Low input voltage range is ideal • Certified for the most countries • Grid-parallel operation
for fuel cells (SMA Grid Guard) • For use in stand-alone grids with
• High input current of up to 56 A • Galvanic isolation Sunny Island
• Optional auto-start function
Hydro Boy 1124 / 1324

The powerful compact devices.
Long operating times and many system applications: the Hydro Boy 1124 / 1324 is the time-tested SMA
inverter for standard fuel cell systems. The devices have a transformer on the grid feed-in side, which qualifies
them for direct grid feed-in anywhere in the world. For AC power scaling, the devices can simply be connected
in parallel. And as supplemental power sources in stand-alone grids, they are the ideal addition to SMA solar
and off-grid inverters.
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Fuel Cell Inverters
Technical data Hydro Boy 1124 Hydro Boy 1324
Input (DC)
DC nominal power 1200 W 1300 W
DC nominal power / DC voltage range 24 V / 20 V – 55 V 24 V / 20 V – 55 V
Max. input current 56 A 56 A
Output (AC)
Continuous AC output (at 25 °C) 1100 W 1200 W
Nominal output current 4.8 A 5.2 A
Nominal AC voltage / range 220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V 220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ±4.5 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ±4.5 Hz
AC connection: single-phase single-phase
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 91 % 91 %
Protection devices
AC short circuit monitoring ● ●
General data
Protection rating (as per IEC 60529) IP42 IP22
Weight approx. 29 kg approx. 29 kg
Internal consumption: operation (standby) / off < 5 W / < 0.1 W < 5 W / < 0.1 W
Cooling concept convection forced air cooling, temperature controlled
Features
DC connection: screw terminal ● ●
Interfaces: CAN / RS485 / RS232 ●/○/○ ●/○/○
Warranty: 2 years ● ●
● Standard features ❍ Optional — Not available

Type designation HB 1124 HB 1324
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Customer-tailored design BAXI INNOTECH
Efficient Compact Reliable
• High efficiency • Reduced weight • Galvanic isolation
• Optimized for heating systems • Suitable for 19̎ rack mount
Hydro Boy 1524HF / 2524HF

High yield devices in lightweight enclosure
The new generation Hydro Boy: the 1524HF and 2524HF devices are equipped with state-of-the-art high-
frequency technology which ensures optimal efficiency. By reducing the weight and volume of coils, these
inverters are especially light and easy to handle. They combine state-of-the-art SMA technology and optimal
efficiency in a light-weight construction.
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Technical data Hydro Boy 1524HF Hydro Boy 2524HF
Input (DC)
DC nominal power 1500 W 2500 W
DC nominal power / DC voltage range 33 V / 25 V – 70 V 33 V / 25 V – 70 V
Max. input current 60 A 100 A
Output (AC)
Continuous AC output (at 25 °C) 1150 W 2300 W
Nominal output current 5A 10 A
Nominal AC voltage / range 220 V – 240 V / 184 V – 264 V 220 V – 240 V / 184 V – 264 V
AC grid frequency / range 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 5 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz / ± 5 Hz
AC connection single-phase single-phase
Efficiency
Max. efficiency > 92 % > 93 %
Protective devices
AC short circuit monitoring ● ●
Grid monitoring ● ●
General data
Protection rating (as per IEC 60529) IP20 IP20
Weight approx. 15 kg approx. 17 kg
Operating temperature range 0 °C ... +70 °C 0 °C ... +70 °C
Internal consumption: operation (standby) / off < 12 W / < 1 W < 12 W / < 1 W
Topology HF transformer HF transformer
Cooling concept forced air cooling, temperature controlled forced air cooling, temperature controlled
Features
DC connection: screw terminal ● ●
Display: text line / graphic —/— —/—
Interfaces: CAN / RS485 ●/○ ●/○
Internal backup operation ● ●
Control for external load resistance ○ ○
Warranty: 2 years ● ●
● Standard features ❍ Optional — Not available

Type designation HB 1524HF HB 2524HF
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Customer-oriented Optimum availability Assured returns Flexible
• Professional commissioning, • Fast and simple • Five-year warranty on • Warranty extensions to 10, 15 or
maintenance and repair device replacement Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, 20 years
• Telephone support • One year full warranty on Sunny Tripower and Sunny Island
through our Serviceline every replacement device inverters
SMA Service
for decentralized inverter solutions
Comprehensive service for all customer requirements
All those who opt for a PV plant are banking on earnings over the long term. To achieve these benefits, the solar
inverter must not only be durable and highly efficient, the service partner must also provide reliable, flexible
and competent support. SMA provides the highest level technology and expert service from a single source.
Whether the SMA Serviceline, on-site service, or our replacement service: our flexible services are individually-
tailored to the needs of solar professionals – worldwide.
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expert advice over the telephone More security

via the SMA Serviceline with long-term warranties
SerViCelineS
The experts on our Serviceline support SMA products meet the highest quality
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Sunny Boy
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numbers for all inquiries regarding invert- free repair or a replacement device. SMA America, llC
Tel. +1 916 625 0870
ers, communication products, and Sunny Tel. 877 My SMATech (877-697-6283)
Island products. interested?
SMA Technology Australia Pty. ltd.
Tel. +61 2 9669 2889
SMA service on-site Whether for commissioning, service work Tel. 1800 SMA AuS (1800 762 287)
or tips on plant monitoring: operators and
SMA Beijing Commercial Company ltd.
Solar professionals can rely on our sup- solar professionals are in good hands with Tel. +86 10 51501685-602
port: we have a well-developed interna- the SMA service concept. Additional infor-
SMA Benelux SPrl
tional service network with numerous ac- mation on our services is available on the Tel. +32 15 28 67 30
cess points, currently in 13 countries. In the corresponding SMA website, where you
SMA Czech republic s. r. o.
event of a service requirement, SMA can be may also download or order a free copy of Tel. +420 235 510 111
on-site quickly. Thus, we are ready to sup- our service data sheet.
SMA France S.A.S.
port our customers around the world, from Sunny Boy / Sunny Mini Central
on-site diagnosis to device replacement. Tel. +33 472 09 04 40
Surveillance et Communication
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device replacement for highest Sunny island Tel. +33 472 09 04 42
security of return
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Tel. +30 210 9856 666
Should a failure occur, we will keep down
SMA ibérica Tecnología Solar, S.l.
times as short as possible by replacing your Tel. +34 900 14 22 22
device. After a call is received, the replace-
SMA italia S.r.l.
ment inverter is generally shipped on the
Tel. +39 0289347 -299
same day. To replace the defective inverter,
the customer will receive a comparable de- SMA Technology korea Co., ltd.
Tel. +82 2 508 8599
vice with state-of-the-art technology, includ-
ing all updates and alterations. If a device is SMA Portugal, niestetal Services
Tel. +351 2 12 38 78 60
exchanged within the warranty period, the
remaining warranty period is transferred to SMA Middle east llC
Tel. +971 2 5591 284
the replacement device. In any event, we Masdar City, Abu dhabi (Ae)
provide one year full warranty on all replace-
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ranty period. And that's not all: our service
technicians can take care of the installation
of the replacement device upon request.
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Customer-oriented Assured returns Flexible
• Professional installation, • Technical availability up to 97, 98 • Service and maintenance contracts
commissioning and repair on site or 99 percent up to 20 years
• Telephone support by teams of • Five-year warranty on all Sunny
experts through our Serviceline Central inverters
SMA Service
for central inverter solutions
Tailored services worldwide for optimum system availability
Solar power stations are profitable and secure investment opportunities. In combination with the high-yield
SMA central inverters, our services ensure optimum system availability. From telephone support through the
SMA Serviceline, to on-site service, to our five-year standard warranty, to maintenance contracts with technical
availability of up to 99 percent: our SMA Sunny Central Service is a secure investment for the future.
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Partnership and experience: in germany and worldwide:

from planning to commissioning Sunny Central Service on-site
SerViCelineS
From the start, SMA offers large-scale plant Support you can count on: we can be on-
SMA Solar Technology Ag
operators support in project planning and site quickly if service is required. Moreover,
Tel. +49 561 9522 299
components selection. Whether choosing we have a well-established international
SMA America, llC
the best inverter for your needs or generat- service infrastructure, currently in 13 coun-
Tel. +1 916 625 0870
ing a monitoring concept with SMA project tries. From on-site diagnosis to repairs and Tel. 877 My SMATech (877-697-6283)
solutions tailor-made to your plant, our ex- maintenance in the field, we work for our SMA Technology Australia Pty. ltd.
perts can help assemble the best compo- customers worldwide. Tel. +61 2 9669 2889
nents to meet any need. In addition to sup- Tel. 1800 SMA AuS (1800 762 287)
plying, fitting and installing the inverters, you interested? SMA Beijing Commercial Company ltd.
can depend on us to assist with your large Tel. +86 10 51501685-602
turnkey projects right through to inspection From commissioning to service calls to tips SMA Benelux SPrl
Tel. +32 15 28 67 30
and approval by the utility company. on plant monitoring: customers and solar
professionals are in good hands with the SMA Czech republic s. r. o.
Tel. +420 235 510 111
A direct link to the experts: SMA service concept. All information is
our Serviceline available on the respective SMA website, SMA France S.A.S.
Tel. +33 472 09 04 43
where plant operators and installers can al-
One telephone number, one contact per- so download or order a service data sheet SMA hellas Ae
Tel. +30 210 9856 666
son, one solution: through the Serviceline, free of charge.
our Sunny Central team provides fast and ef- SMA ibérica Tecnología Solar, S.l.
Tel. +34 900 14 22 22
ficient telephone support to contractors, so-
lar professionals and plant operators. With SMA italia S.r.l.
Tel. +39 0289347 -299
SMA monitoring devices such as the Sunny
WebBox, our support staff can also under- SMA Technology korea Co., ltd.
Tel. +82 2 508 8599
take quick and direct remote diagnosis.
SMA Portugal, niestetal Services
Tel. +351 2 12 38 78 60
SMA Middle east llC

Tel. +971 2 5591 284
Masdar City, Abu dhabi (Ae)
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Profitable Time-saving
• Active sales support with a wide • Joint web profile for SMA solar • Acquire new customers by having • Direct access to the latest product
range of professional and afford- professional partners with the mar- your solar professional company information
able marketing measures ket leader listed on the end customer website • Valuable time and costs savings
"Solar is Future" and on the SMA for solar professionals
website
The Sunny Pro Club

Professional marketing for solar professionals
PV plants do not just need planning and installing – they also need to be sold. The SMA partner program for
solar professionals offers its members active marketing support to tap into their regional solar markets. This not
only saves time, but also attracts new customers.
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Sunny PRO Club
Professional marketing support Partnership that pays off

Sunny PRO Club Germany
All promotional measures are specially tai- The concept of the Sunny PRO Club is based Tel. +49 561 9522 4774
lored to meet the individual requirements on a principle of give and take: SMA's so- [email protected]
of the solar trade. Whether with sample lar professional partners do not just receive www.SunnyPROClub.de
devices, personalized brochures or display professional marketing solutions with at-
examples, members receive practical sup- tractive conditions. As the world's largest Sunny PRO Club America
port for all their marketing needs. A particu- manufacturer of solar inverters, SMA is also Tel. +1 916 625 0870
larly attractive advantage is the opportunity a strong and reliable partner for all Sunny [email protected]
to have your company named in the "Solar PRO Club members. Just as solar profes- www.SunnyPROClub.com
is Future" end user portal and on your lo- sionals can use the marketing power of the
cal SMA website: club members can use SMA brand to improve their image, in turn Sunny PRO Club Italy
the solar professional search to increase they also help to further increase awareness Tel. +39 02 8934 7264
awareness of their company in the region of the brand. [email protected]
and acquire new customers. www.SunnyPROClub.it
Interested?
Advantage through knowledge Sunny PRO Club France
Becoming a member of the Sunny PRO Tel. +33 472 22 9290
It's the same for all state-of-the-art informa- Club is easy! For a low annual fee, each [email protected]
tion technology: personal contact and pass- member receives a starting package and a www.SunnyPROClub.fr
ing on expertise are still the most important selection of attractive marketing measures,
sources of knowledge. If you have any and is also entered into the online solar
questions or comments, our Club Hotline professional search. Simply visit our Sunny
staff will be happy to help. You can also PRO Club online. There you will find all you
visit a wide range of events. Sunny PRO need to register and further details on the
Club members also benefit from exclusive services we provide.
technology and sales seminars as part of
the SMA Solar Academy.
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Comprehensive Targeted Training Hands-on Cooperative
• Expertise on SMA inverter • Training courses tailored specifi- • Specially trained instruction team • Comprehensive seminar
technology and photovoltaics cally for contractors, sales staff, • Exchange with SMA developers documentation
• Several hundred seminars annually plant designers and solar installers and seminar participants • Networking over lunch
worldwide for newcomers and • Seminars on products or specific • Opportunity to practice with
experienced users subject areas products
SMA Solar Academy

Sharing knowledge. Creating a competitive edge.
Greater success through added know-how: the SMA Solar Academy provides expertise and targeted training
in the area of photovoltaics, and takes into consideration the latest trends, developments and issues in the field.
Competent and hands-on. We have extended our selection of seminars for 2010, and so interested parties can
now choose from hundreds of seminars across the world.
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SMA Solar Academy
Targeted seminar offers
All product seminars are structured thematically and take into account participants' prior level of knowledge. We offer modular courses
for novices (basic seminars), advanced users (intensive seminars) and experts (expert seminars). Our compact seminars on specific topics
are designed for special target groups such as architects.
Modular technical training courses*

(All seminars are one-day and can be booked separately)
» Basic & Intensive Seminars "Inverters" lation of large-scale plants, the requirements of the "Medium-Voltage
The seminars provide up-to-date information on photovoltaics, inverter Directive", comparison of a central vs. a decentralized plant design, and
technology, plant design, installation and protection, and lightning pro- plant communication.
tection.
» Intensive Seminar "Plant Monitoring"
» Basic Seminar "Plant Communication" Advanced knowledge for all participants who have already completed
How does communication via Bluetooth work? Experts on plant com- the "Plant Monitoring" Basic Seminar. In addition to expanded configu-
munication explain the advantages of the new SMA radio standards ration of the Sunny WebBox and Sunny Portal and basics on network
and direct communication between PC and inverters. technology, seminar participants will use SMA communication devices
to learn how, for example, to generate complex web pages in Sunny
» Basic Seminar "Plant Monitoring" Portal for comprehensive plant monitoring.
The seminar introduces the SMA products Sunny Beam and Sunny Web-
*You will find specific information on available seminars of all SMA branches, the exact training dates, as well as contact information on the respective SMA web site.
Box and shows how they are used. How do you establish a communica- » Basic , Intensive & Expert Seminars
tion connection? What do you need to keep in mind when configuring "Island Grid Supply with SUNNY ISLAND"
the WebBox? How do you read out data with a PC? These questions In-depth training for the various off-grid Sunny Island inverters, their in-
and more are answered with hands-on small group exercises on training stallation, flexibility of use, single-phase/three-phase island grid, battery,
devices. load and system management, and plant configuration.
» Basic & Intensive Seminars "Large-scale PV Plants with » Basic Seminar "Small Energy Systems with Windy Boy"
Sunny Central" From functionality to technology to the variety of SMA inverter products –
High-tech for solar power plants: the seminars focus on how central this seminar explains what you need to know about small wind energy
inverters such as Sunny Central function. Further topics include: instal- systems.
Compact seminars on specific subject areas or products*

» "Plant Planning and Design" (one-day seminar) » "Back-up Electricity Supply with Sunny Backup"
Plant design made easy: the seminar explains how planners can use (one-day seminar)
Sunny Design to instantly determine the optimum plant configuration. Solar power during a blackout: the course presents the SMA back-up
systems. Further topics include the integration of various additional en-
» "User Forum" (one-day seminar) ergy sources (PV, generator) and plant configuration.
Networking between "professionals" and "newcomers to PV": existing
and aspiring plant operators find out all they need to know about solar » "Marketing PV Plants" (two-day seminar)
power and SMA products. How should customers decide when to install a Sunny Boy or a Sunny
Mini Central? The most important (selling) points and information on all
» "Communication with Sunny Boy Control" (one-day seminar) products or groups of products in one compact seminar.
Continuous plant monitoring: our instructors explain the functions of
Sunny Boy Control (Plus), how to connect temperature and irradiation
sensors, and how to evaluate the measurement data using SMA soft-
ware.
» Are you interested in the seminars offered by SMA Solar Academy?

Simply choose your desired seminar on the SMA website and register via telephone or e-mail. We look forward to your
participation!
Seminar names and contents may vary by country.
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Centralized or
Decentralized?
SMA has the right inverter concept for any PV plant
From kilowatt to megawatt, SMA is the sin- You must always consider installation and
gle source manufacturer for the right solar plant operating costs in particular when de-
inverter of every size and for every site. ciding whether to opt for a centralized or
Thereby, the customer can choose among decentralized plant structure. Under certain
various plant concepts. While a central in- conditions, decentralized plant design has
verter concept may clearly be the best solu- been shown to offer a range of advantages
tion for one PV plant, conditions in another over centralized design. A few of the im-
system, even a system similar in size, may portant aspects typical of the power class
require a decentralized concept. above 100 kWp are noted in the following
examples.
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Decentralized plant design: Maintenance-friendly operation nomical solution and evaluate them when
precise and effective under all conditions planning the specifics of your solution. Dif-
ferent condidtions may result in the fact that
If a PV plant is oversized or undersized, Maintenance work on decentralized sys- a system generates profit on one site or
this can have just as much of an effect on tems is much less complicated and economi- struggles with amortization on the other.
the plant's energy yield as the inverter ef- cal compared to centralized systems, as the It is therefore wise to take advantage of
ficiency. Specific system performance can individual inverters can be replaced if nec- the technical advice and experience of the
be set precisely using small inverter units. essary. Installing smaller and lighter devices SMA team when determining the optimum
Together with a high degree of efficiency, can be less expensive than a large heavy plant structure and components for your
several smaller devices can present a better concrete substation if ground load capacity project.
alternative than one large centralized unit. or site accessibility is limited.
Advantageous in mixed plant However, monitoring of a plant with a cen-

structures tralized inverter is easy to set up and cov-
ered by the standard hardware. Even the
A centralized inverter such as the Sunny required participation in grid management
Central works most effectively with a ho- for large scale plants can be implemented
mogenous solar generator. Decentralized particularly easily. And above a certain
concepts, such as those using Sunny Mini plant size, decentralized concepts are sim-
Central inverters, are a better choice when ply no longer practical.
generator units differ and should thus be
operated separately. This can be caused by Comprehensive analysis is important
using mismatched PV modules or modules
with a higher manufacturing tolerance, sub- These examples show that you really must
generators that are oriented differently, or account for all costs (TCO: Total Cost of
tracking sub-generators. Ownership) when choosing the most eco-
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Design of PV plants
Three Steps to Success
The possibilities for plant design are vast. the fundamental technical context as well
There are many different module types, as guidelines and rules of thumb for the de-
various inverters, roof pitches, locations and sign of a standard PV plant in parallel grid
many more. The right design of a solar plant operation into account. If deviations from
is crucial for the anticipated yield. The most the required standard conditions occur, the
important design decisions can be summa- specified guidelines must be modified ac-
rized in the following three steps. They take cordingly.
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1. Incorporate the inverter’s electrical select a slightly lower inverter performance,
thresholds accepting minimal yield losses at higher ir-
radiation levels (optimize economy)? Of
First of all, the voltage of the generator must course, the answer to this question depends
match the inverter. The limits are defined largely on the economic conditions at the
by the MPP voltage at the highest cell tem- plant location.
perature (standard: 70 °C) and the open
circuit voltage at the lowest cell temperature 3. Use the maximum efficiency
(standard -10 °C). The maximum plant volt- of the inverter
age of the PV modules can also limit the
open circuit voltage of the generator. Every inverter has an input voltage at which
its conversion efficiency is maximized.
2. Choose between optimizing the Whether this voltage lies in the upper or
economy or optimizing the yield lower area of the operational range is, de-
pends on the internal design and is listed
The performance ratio (relationship between in the respective data sheet. If possible, the
the maximum input power of the inverter MPP voltage of the PV modules at NOCT
compared with the peak power of the PV (Normal Operation Cell Temperature)
generator) provides information concerning should be close to this voltage.
oversizing or undersizing of the inverter. To
utilize the full power of the PV generator Though professional design of a PV plant
at all times, the inverter must be slightly includes many more steps, the three basic
oversized (power ratio 110 %) However, decision steps above largely determine the
the economically optimal system is slightly future yield. For this purpose, SMA offers
undersized. Therefore, the following deci- the free software SUNNY DESIGN, which
sion must be made during the designing incorporates all the aspects of plant design
process: Do you want to "squeeze" every (more on page 12).
last drop of energy from the solar generator
at all times (optimize the energy yield) or
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Inverters as grid managers
Overview of the grid management
functions of SMA inverters
It started in Germany in January 2009, fol- Powerful grid management functions

lowing France in 2008: Since then, large-
scale PV plants have had to participate in For example, the SMA Power Reducer Box
grid management, and provide grid serv- was the first market ready solution for util-
ices to an increasing extent. Experts unani- ity interaction management as defined in
mously agree that such measures are es- Art. 6 of the German Renewable Energies
sential. The installed PV power increases Act (EEG)* – and is also compatible with
continuously, and individual projects are virtually all SMA inverters. Inverters with an
growing larger and larger. Increasing size automatic power reduction feature in case
and power also mean greater responsibility of increased frequencies make a valuable
for the electricity grid, as only a stable grid contribution to stabilizing the grid frequen-
permits unrestricted expansion of renew- cy if more energy is generated than can be
able energies. This was enough reason for consumed. Reactive-power compatible in-
SMA to commit fully to participation from verters help keep the grid voltage constant,
the outset. SMA, technology leader in the but can also be used to compensate for
field of solar inverters, is now also a pioneer undesirable phase shifts. And the dynamic
in grid management. grid support features support the grid in
the event of faults, and can also prevent,
or at least restrict, the fault from spreading
further.
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1 Generation and 2 Automatic active power
grid stability management frequency control
Sixty seconds: Inverters in Germany have The frequency in alternating current grids is
just one minute to implement possible speci- kept constant within strict limits – typically
fications of the utility operator. If a section at exactly 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The frequency
of the grid is overloaded temporarily, the drops if more energy is consumed than the
utility operator can and must limit the power generators feed-in. The opposite occurs if
from decentralized generating systems The there is an energy surplus – the grid fre-
plants make a major contribution to the sta- quency increases. SMA inverters can react
bility of the grid, which can hardly keep to this with an automatic active power re-
pace with the rapid expansion of power duction: The higher the frequency is above
from renewable energies in some cases. the setpoint, the more they derate the active
The SMA Power Reducer Box von SMA power output. This stabilizes the grid and
translates the incoming setpoint specifica- prevents mass deactivation of systems due
tions of the utility operator into control com- to excessive grid frequency.
mands for the Sunny WebBox. This in turn
forwards the commands to the connected
inverters via fieldbus, and logs the external
setpoint specification – which is important
for legally compulsory compensation for
possible resulting yield shortfalls.
The grid levels in the AC power distribution grid
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3 Static voltage support based on There are several options for adjusting the (Low-Voltage or Fault Ride Through) can
reactive power percentage of reactive power: Plant opera- also feed reactive power into the grid dur-
tors can use set points specified by utility ing grid voltage drops. LVRT is already
In order to protect the connected loads, the operator, or various reactive power values supported by the new Sunny Central CP
voltage must be kept within defined limits – can be set via an agreed schedule or re- series.
that applies to the distribution grid in par- motely programmed via the SMA Power
ticular. With their ability to provided control- Reducer Box. The third option is regulation
led inductive or capacitive reactive power, of the percentage of reactive power via a
PV inverters can help guarantee the voltage characteristic curve depending on the grid
quality required in EN 50160. voltage measured at the connection point
or the active power output of the inverter.
Reason: the increasing feed-in at low and
medium-voltage levels can result in voltage 4 Dynamic grid support
increases which caused problems for the
previous grid operation method (flow of Until now, PV plants had to disconnect
energy from central generator to decen- from the grid immediately, even during tem-
tralized loads). Using reactive power, PV porary drops in grid voltage. This meant
inverters can now reduce undesirable volt- that many plants were deactivated in the
age increases significantly. Reactive pow- event of grid failure, unbalancing the grid
er-compatible inverters can also be used even further. Inverters with dynamic grid
to compensate for existing phase shift. As support functions act within milliseconds
even reactive power reduces efficiency, this in such events, preventing the grid failure
reduces the load on the grid infrastructure, spreading further. The so-called restricted
whose capacity limits may already have dynamic grid support ensures that the in-
been reached. Typical causes of phase verter is ready to feed energy into the grid
shifts include transformers, large motors or immediately after a drop in the grid volt-
even simply long cable sections. age. Devices with full LVRT or FRT behavior
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SMA know-how
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ment responsibilities – and demand these

Providers of decentralized grid services system services to an ever greater extent.
and an intelligent interface to the supply SMA makes an important contribution to
grid: That describes the solar inverter of
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DPT ̃

6

according to a definable characteristic curve, helping to stabilize the grid frequency.

1

'JYFE

U
DPT ̃
1 G

1 G
1 G

DPT ̃
Static voltage support based on reactive power

1
'JYFE

G
SMA inverters feed capacitive or inductive reactive power to the grid in order to stabilize the
7BSJBCMF grid voltage. Three different modes are available:
DPT ̃
DPT ̃
DPT ̃
a) Fixed specification of the reactive power by the utility operator
DPT ̃
7BSJBCMF
'JYFE
The utility operator defines a fixed reactive power value or a fixed displacement factor be-
'JYFE
DPT ̃
'JYFE tween cos(ϕ)leading= 0.90 and cos(ϕ)lagging= 0.90.

$POUSPMMFE
DPT ̃
'JYFE
DPT ̃
DPT ̃
a) Dynamic specification of the reactive power by the utility operator

6
The utility operator defines a dynamic displacement factor – any value between cos(ϕ)lead-
ing= 0.90 und cos(ϕ)lagging= 0.90. It is transmitted via a communication unit. The SMA Power

7BSJBCMF
$POUSPMMFE
7BSJBCMF
DPT ̃
7BSJBCMF

Reducer Box performs the evaluation.
U
6 7BSJBCMF
DPT ̃
DPT ̃
DPT ̃
DPT ̃

c) Control of the reactive power via a characteristic curve

The reactive power or the displacement factor is controlled by a pre-defined characteristic
$POUSPMMFE
$POUSPMMFE
DPT ̃
$POUSPMMFE U
curve – depending on the active power fed into the grid or the grid voltage.
DPT ̃
6 $POUSPMMFE
6

6

Limited dynamic grid support

6 U
U
The inverter feeds into the grid again immediately after short-term voltage drops – as long as
U
DPT ̃
DPT ̃
the grid voltage is within a defined voltage range.

DPT ̃
DPT ̃
Dynamic grid support
LVRT (Low-Voltage Ride Through): The inverter stays connected to the grid during voltage drops
and supports the grid by feeding reactive power.
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The right solar inverter
for every module technology
Besides conventional PV modules, new When selecting an inverter that meets the
cell technologies and other advancements special PV module requirements, the genera-
have been appearing on the market for tor potential in operation of various inverter
quite some time. Of these, some can only topologies must be taken into account. The
be operated under certain conditions. For adjacent diagram shows a chronological
this reason, the manufacturer's application map of potential courses of the generator
instructions must be observed when using connections during operation using several
PV modules. different inverters.
The versatile range of different topologies To help you select the right inverter for
allows a flexible application of SMA's each module type, we have compiled the
inverters – combined with the suitable most important current recommendations
grounding set – providing the ideal device for you. They are covered in the technical
for any module technology. Moreover, information package "Module Technology"
SMA is in close contact with the module and are explained in detail there.
manufacturers, which means that current
installation recommendations can be effort-
lessly observed.
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2. Selection based on module
characteristics
If the manufacturer of the PV module does

not define any specifications for the use of
its products, we recommend choosing an
inverter based on the characteristics of the
PV module.
Example: Thin-film modules with CdTe or

amorphous silicone cells often use a TCO-
coated pane of glass as a substrate for cell
Block circuit diagram: PV plant with positive generator grounding construction. The right choice: Sunny Boy
with transformer and a negative ground-
ing set.
Example: In case of flexible thin-film cells,

a stainless steel foil is often used as a sub-
strate mount. Use an inverter topology in
which the PV generator only features a
small amount of AC voltage to the ground.
The right choice: Sunny Boy with a trans-
former or a device with no transformer
with Quiet Rail Technology (e.g. Sunny
Tripower). It prevents reverse effects of the
grid voltage on the generator potential via
special wiring.
The table below shows favorable combina-

tions for many different cell technologies.
Generation potential in different inverter topologies and grounding variations

For further information, see the download
area of our homepage.
1. Recommendation of the
manufacturer
Check whether the manufacturer of the PV Example: A manufacturer recommends

modules issues recommendations on the grounding the positive generator connec-
grounding of the generator or the topology tion for a specific module type. The right
of the inverter to be used. choice: Sunny Boy with transformer and a
positive grounding set.
Transformerless inverters Inverters with transformer

Cell technologies / Module design SB xxxxxTL STP xxxxTL Series device with negative with positive
SMC xxxxTL (Quiet-Rail) SB xxx, SMC xxxx grounding kit grounding kit
monocrystalline Si ● ● ● ❍ ❍
polycrystalline Si ● ● ● ❍ ❍
CdTe — — — ● —
amorphous Si (superstrate) — — — ● —
amorphous Si (substrate) ● ● ● ❍ ❍
CIS / CIGS ● ● ● ❍ ❍
monocrystalline Si (A-300) — — — — ●
Metal foil as substrate or in module design — ● ● ● ●
Key: ● recommended, ❍ not necessary, — not recommended
Recommended combinations of inverters and cell technologies
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Maximizing the yields
with High-Tech by SMA
The technical details of SMA inverters ben- energy. A special synchronization of the
efit in particular from the expertise of our de- inverter bridges as well as the integration
velopers and their decades of experience. of a fifth semiconductor switch prevents this
Many innovative SMA technologies either oscillation and reduces the conversion loss
directly or indirectly increase the system to less than two percent. This is how the
yield immediately. inverters based on this technology reach
new levels of performance with efficiency
H5 Topology – patented inverter rates above 98 percent.
circuits for maximum efficiency
OptiCool –
A modern inverter "consumes" between Intelligent temperature management
three and six percent of the energy col-
lected by the solar modules for conversion The trend is clear: PV plants and inverters
of the direct current into alternating current, are becoming ever more powerful while
which corresponds to an efficiency of be- installation conditions remain the same.
tween 94 and 97 percent. SMA's patented The effective heat dissipation from the
H5 topology, an advanced circuit for the enclosure is thus increasingly important.
inverter bridge, optimizes the current flow This is because increasing temperatures in
in the inverter and thereby reduces the loss the enclosure reduce the performance and
during conversion. Basically the sinusoidal lifespan of electronic components. With
grid current is produced using the high the patented two chamber cooling system
frequency chopping and buffering of the OptiCool, SMA inverters offer an ideal
DC current in the inverter bridge circuits. combination of passive and active cooling
This leads to a costly oscillation of buffered which is worthy of the name "intelligent
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temperature management." To maximize
How OptiCool functions in the Sunny Boy 3800
the cooling effect, the entire inverter en-
closure is a part of the cooling system. It
is divided into two separate chambers: the
front is sealed tight and thus offers the elec-
tronics solid protection against penetration
of water, dust and dirt. By contrast, all
components with a functionally higher tem-
perature, such as chokes and transformers,
can be found at the back of the enclosure.
A temperature-controlled fan dissipates the
heat from this area though a special flow
tunnel to the outside. All in all, OptiCool
produces a lower component temperature
and assures maximum reliability and out-
standing overload characteristics.
OptiTrac – OptiTrac Global Peak – compared with the other local maximums.
Highly efficient MPP tracking Good yield in spite of partial shading This is where the new OptiTrac Global
Peak gets interesting: as it reliably finds
Every solar inverter has at least one: the In order to always find the optimum operat- the global maximum power, the available
MPP-Tracker ensures that the solar module ing point even in partially shaded PV plant, energy of a partially shaded string can be
always operates at its maximum power an additional function, "Global Peak", was used almost fully.
(MPP). Since the MPP depends on the tem- added to the proven MPP tracking system.
perature and the strength of the irradiation, It enables the inverter to almost fully use The SMA inverters Sunny Boy 3000TL,
it must be recalculated again and again. the energy supply of the solar modules un- 4000TL and 5000TL will be equipped with
It is essential that this process take place der all conditions. Reason: If the individual OptiTrac Global Peak as standard from the
as quickly and safely as possible. Irradia- modules in a string are shaded, the string's second quarter of 2010. Older devices of
tion conditions can change quickly and power curve can suddenly show several these types can be upgraded via a soft-
often – on sunny days, a passing patch of maximum points. In general, there is only ware update. In the medium term, OptiTrac
clouds can make this happen in just a few one operating point with the actual maxi- Global Peak will also be available for the
seconds. OptiTrac is SMA's solution for just mum power: The global maximum power, Sunny Tripower.
this problem: sophisticated experiments at which results in significantly higher power
the SMA Solar Test Center have resulted in
the refining of MPP tracking and the further
increase of its efficiency. It does not matter
if crystalline or thin-film modules are used.
Extensive tests and field trials confirm that
OptiTrac increases the energy yield of a PV
plant by up to 1.5 percent per year on aver-
age – money for the plant operator.
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A Sure Thing
SMA protection concepts for installation
and maintenance
Safety first – This is especially important Grid Guard prevents unintentional feeding
for the area of energy technology A whole when the supply grid is turned off (island-
series of regulations and standards are ing) as well as when the upper and lower
there to protect operators, maintenance limits of the standards are exceeded. In this
personnel, and the everyday user against way, it offers maximum protection for both
accidents with electricity. SMA sets the maintenance personnel and consumer alike
benchmark by equipping all products with against excessive voltage and frequency.
exemplary safety facilities.
Recognized safety standard
SMA Grid Guard -
Utility interface for use worldwide. SMA was one of the first manufacturers
to incorporate the requirements of the util-
Most PV plants feed the solar energy di- ity operators in the functions of their solar
rectly into the power distribution grid using inverters. The maintenance-free automatic
an inverter. The regional utility operator is grid disconnection function has been a
responsible for this grid: They ensure that standard feature on the Sunny Boy invert-
the prescribed thresholds for voltage and ers since 1995. The ongoing development
frequency are complied with, that the elec- of the "SMA Grid Guard" represents a rec-
tricity grid is used effectively and is easy to ognized standard for safety: in this kind of
maintain in the event of a fault. Of course, active grid monitoring, the quality of the
this only works if those feeding into the grid connected grid is constantly monitored –
comply with certain rules and can be se- by monitoring voltage, frequency and im-
lectively disconnected from the grid. The pedance. Here, fail-safe operation must be
automatic grid disconnection device SMA guaranteed so that periodic functional test-
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ing by the utility operator is not necessary. Grid monitoring increases availability
The first requirements for this safety con- Country variants
cept were described in the German stand- The continuous monitoring of the grid pa-
ard VDE 0126-1-1. They now include the rameters guarantees a very high availabil- The equipment described here complies
vast experience we have attained over the ity of the inverters on the grid. The software with the safety philosophy of the SMA in-
course of more than a decade of safe feed- can also adapt to difficult grid conditions verters which is recognized in most countries
ing operations. Today utility operators in via an automatic learning process: It can around the world. Moreover, SMA also of-
other countries refer to these requirements, distinguish recurring events from faults and fers products which are tailored for the spe-
and they modify them to suit the local grid therefore safely avoid unnecessary grid dis- cial requirements of specific countries. While
these inverters contain all safety devices,
conditions or extend the requirements with connections.
they may not always be in the design de-
additional regulations. As the most modern
scribed here. For example, UL-listed inverters
type of automatic disconnection device, the
are equipped with a special grid monitor,
SMA Grid Guard grid monitor can be used a mechanical DC circuit-breaker and auto-
easily throughout the world. matic ground monitoring (GFDI) to comply
with the currently valid UL regulations.
Electronic Solar Switch –

The first internal DC load disconnection
unit for solar inverters
Working on an electrical device generally

requires the power supply to be disconnect-
ed. A DC load disconnection unit that acts
as a circuit-breaker under load between
solar generator and inverter is therefore a
strict requirement in most countries. The goal
of the developers at SMA was to design a
disconnector which did not entail additional
installation costs, was simple and safe to
handle, and had no effect on the efficiency
of the PV plant.
which are now revealed – only the voltage SMA, thus brings added safety to all work
The patented Electric Solar Switch (ESS) of the solar generator is still present. carried out on the PV plant, which exceeds
is composed of a grip handle, which cov- the standard requirements.
ers all socket outlets and plugs completely, The ESS works passively during normal grid
which prevents disconnection under load. feeding, incurring absolutely no losses, and
To disconnect the generator from the in- thus has no influence on the efficiency of the
verter, the complete grip handle must first inverter. The ESS is also the only DC discon-
be pulled off. At the same time, an electrical nector which guarantees continued further
circuit is activated which prevents the occur- use of the reliable PV plug connectors and
rence of an electric arc, thus guaranteeing the high standard of protection against ac-
maximum protection even if the DC lines are cidental contact in generator cabling in ac-
disconnected incorrectly. There is no more cordance with protection class II. This elec-
current present at the DC plug connection tronic switch, developed and patented by
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Your own power grid
AC and DC solutions for stand-alone systems
Electrical current, anytime, anywhere – been employed mostly in small applications

something we all take for granted. More of up to 100 watts as well as for telecom-
than two billion people, however, live in munications purposes.
another reality: in so called "remote areas",
far away from power plants and electrical Different Types of Coupling
grids. And for this reason, they must do
without many of the conveniences of our There are three different concepts for estab-
civilization. lishing energy supply systems, which save
Photovoltaic energy offers solutions like no the generated energy in batteries: pure DC
other technology: PV plants are robust, du- coupling, mixed systems, and pure AC cou-
rable, easy to install and maintain. For years pling. In the beginning, the first develop-
SMA has been motivated to develop a self- ments relied on pure DC coupling: both the
contained energy supply system based on solar modules and the batteries were DC
solar power. SMA is the only manufacturer voltage sources, so that a conversion of the
in the world to pursue not only the concept power with the then still expensive inverter
of DC coupling, but also AC coupling, technology could be avoided. With a few
which has a range of advantages. With AC hundred watts of power, the performance
coupling, all loads and generators are con- of this system was quite low and many of
nected using an AC voltage bus, whereas the appliances consuming the energy, such
with DC coupling, the interconnection takes as lamps, radios or televisions, were also
place in a DC voltage grid. For residen- available in DC voltage versions.
tial as well as industrial power generation,
AC coupling has been used throughout the
world, while DC coupling systems have
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Variants of DC coupling
Powerful systems pose a difficult problem

for pure DC coupling: since the voltage
is generally limited to 48 volts for health
and safety reasons, the current is very high.
Sockets, cables and fuses rated to approxi-
mately 80 amps were required in order to
carry the around 3,700 watts of power out-
put by a common household socket. The
costs for a setup of this type are noticeably
higher. Moreover there are very few 48 volt
DC compatible appliances in the world.
DC coupling: better with the Sunny Island Charger
For this reason, mixed installations are
used, at least for larger solar energy sup-
ply systems: Inverters convert the lower DC
voltage of the batteries into grid conforming
AC voltage of 230 volts. Only the loads
were connected to this AC voltage, while
the PV modules and batteries were still con-
nected to DC cables. This is acceptable
if the distance is limited – only a charge
controller is required to prevent the battery
overloading.
The SMA Solution for DC Coupling
Since the PV module voltage varies with AC coupling: the basis for a highly flexible stand-alone electricity supply
the battery voltage, the solar modules in

such systems very rarely reach their optimal • Lower installation costs due to the lower Solutions for all stand-alone systems
operating point (MPP). In this way, as much amperage and the AC voltage technol-
as 30 percent of the valuable solar energy ogy. SMA is the only manufacturer in the world
is lost. In order to avoid this, one needs to offer maximum utilization of AC coupling
an MPP charge controller like the Sunny • Simpler and more flexible planning, as for stand-alone power supply systems. Both
Island Charger. It controls the power pro- the distance between solar generator the multiple award winning Sunny Boy and
vided by the PV generator (current and volt- and battery is unproblematic. Feeding-in the Sunny Boy Central solar inverters are
age) to maximize the charge current. The energy into any point of the AC grid is used for this. Smaller systems can also be
somewhat higher costs can be recovered now a de facto possibility. built as DC-coupled PV plant with the Sunny
very quickly. the solar yield increases by Island Charger. No compromising in terms
• Better usage of solar power especially
20 to 30 percent. The size of the PV plant of design, cost or installation: SMA offers
during high-use periods of the day.
can be reduced accordingly, which more optimum solutions for all off-grid systems
than makes up for the additional costs of • Utilization of technological benefits from ranging from two to 300 kW.
the charge controller. grid connection, such as optimized MPP,
high efficiency, OptiCool, etc.
Flexibility with AC coupling
• Lower total costs for solar systems with
If the PV plant and the batteries are not more than four kilowatts of power
immediately adjacent to one another, the
optimal solution is a complete AC coupling:
instead of building an expensive DC grid on
the generator side, a solar inverter converts
the solar power into AC current and feeds
it into the existing stand-alone AC grid. This
can create a number of advantages:
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SMA – Partner for success-
ful large-scale projects
Inverters and system solutions
for every system design
SMA not only offers first class products and Complete product range for
global service, but also comprehensive sys- successful PV power stations
tem solutions for PV power stations. Relying
on our technological expertise and years Whether centralized or decentralized, SMA
of experience in project development, we provides the right inverter for all large-scale
ably support and advise our customers on plants accommodating all requirements,
their large-scale projects. The advantage: ranges of performance and module types.
planning support, consulting, inverter tech- Be it a decentralized variant with Sunny
nology and service all stem from a single Mini Central or centralized variant with
source. Sunny Central inverters, SMA products
are equipped with the most modern sys-
tem technology. This makes them especially
efficient and reliable. In combination with
steadily decreasing system costs, we offer
the best specific price on the market. In ad-
dition, SMA inverters for large-scale plants
are the first which meet all the requirements
specified in the German Medium-Voltage
Directive.
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Everything under control with SMA international service network spanning four impact. Our highly flexible manufacturing
system monitoring continents, we are globally available to our processes and experience in all the relevant
customers, making us a fast and depend- target markets make an important contribu-
Operators can keep a close eye on their able service provider. To ensure the profit- tion to our position as the leading provider
large-scale plants with our system monitor- ability of investments into the future. of solar inverters and a strong partner for
ing products. As a communications center, large-scale projects throughout the world.
the Sunny WebBox serves as the foundation Extensive project support with
for every large-scale plant. Using RS485, experience and expertise.
Bluetooth or Ethernet, it receives and saves
all measured values and data. The SMA From modular plugs to power supply lines:
OPC Server integrates SMA devices into our experts advise during every phase of a
power plant control stations. And with the project. Whether it's planning and design of
Power Reducer Box, SMA is the first manu- a PV power station, development and instal-
facturer to offer a communication product lation of monitoring solutions or DC and AC
suitable for the required active participa- cabling concepts: SMA assembles all the
tion of PV power stations in grid stability components for PV plants individually and
management. supports the customer during the approval
procedure for the power supply line.
First class service for highly reliable
plants A strong partner with superior
technology
PV power stations are profitable investment
opportunities. Our services guarantee par- Never stopping for a break, we manage
ticularly reliable devices. Among these are to create up to six new innovations every
service and maintenance agreements for year. We do this by working every single
Sunny Central inverters with a reliability rat- day to make our products more efficient
ing of 99 %, replacement service for Sunny and economical. In particular in large PV
Mini Central devices and extended war- power station, increased efficiency or sim-
rantees valid for up to 20 years. With an plified installation conditions have a huge
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Solar Power Systems
The appropriate inverter for every application
The future belongs to renewable energy. true of open spaces, which, as waste land
Fossil fuels such as oil and coal are finite with no previous use, gain a new practical
resources, and damage the climate and social function by means of the construction
the environment. Photovoltaic plants, on of powerful solar power stations.
the other hand – with their low wear, good
scalability and generation which matches Photovoltaic systems are now used as the
consumption – are among the most effec- basis of solar island grid systems in many
tive measures for a reliable and sustain- corners of the world in order to set up ener-
able supply of energy, not least because gy supplies in remote off-grid regions, which
the solar energy in question can cover our would otherwise be unthinkable.
global consumption more than a thousand
times over.
On the following pages, we show several

examples which demonstrate that the in-
tegration of solar power systems into the
visual appearance of our cities and country-
side is highly successful. These systems are
not unsightly and often add to the aesthetic
value of many buildings. This is especially
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Top: Bottom left: Bottom right:
Solar Park Galli Real Estate Central Railway Station
Italy Guadeloupe Berlin
24 MWp 167.1 kWp 190 kWp
with Sunny Central 630HE with Sunny Mini Central 7000HV with Sunny Boy 2000
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Top: Bottom left: Bottom right:
Alpine Hut Bush energy supply The White House
Italy Australia USA
2 kWp 4 kWp 10 kWp
Sunny Boy 1700 Sunny Boy 3800 with Sunny Boy 2500-US
and Sunny Island 4500 and Sunny Island 5048
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Top left: Top right: Bottom:
Salem Bozen Conference Hall Papal Audience Hall,
USA Italy Paul VI, Vatican City
8,4 kWp 300 kWp 220 kWp
with Sunny Boy 2500-US with Sunny Central 250 with Sunny Boy 5000TL HC
and Sunny Mini Central 6000A Sunny Mini Central 7000TL, 11000TL
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Glossary
Explanations Regarding Solar Technology
Central Inverter a solar generator from the inverter. The ESS

Centralized inverters are particularly well has a grip handle for ease of operation.
suited for use in PV plants with a homog- After pulling down the grip handle, the DC
enous structure (modules of the same kind plugs can be accessed and disconnected
with identical orientation and tilt). They are with no risk of arcing. Disconnecting the
used for plants starting at 100 kW and, in plug means that the disconnection from the
most cases, are designed for outdoor instal- live generator is immediately apparent.
lation.
H5 – Topology
Dumpload The inverter bridge with H5 topology fea-
Here: load which can be spontaneously tures a fifth semiconductor switch, which en-
activated in the event of an energy surplus; sures optimal efficiency during conversion
can also be used to balance out strong at an efficiency rate of 98 percent.
load fluctuations. Consumers with storage
capability (pumps, cooling units, boilers) HF
are the most energy sensible. However, for HF stands for "High Frequency" and also
the actual technical function, appropriately designates the new Sunny Boy series with
cooled resistors suffice. high frequency transformers. The compact,
galvanically isolating inverters provide very
ESS (Electronic Solar Switch) high efficiency for devices with transform-
The ESS is a DC disconnection unit inte- ers.
grated into the inverter to safely disconnect
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Low-Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) Optiflex guard enables simple and reliable opera-
Network management function from the An innovative and highly-flexible design of tion of SMA inverters on nearly all electrical
field of dynamic grid support: when there is the Sunny Tripower: the Sunny Tripower fea- power grids worldwide.
a short disruption in grid voltage, the invert- tures an asymmetric multi-string input with
er does not switch off, as has been required two MPP trackers for custom-fit installation SMA Plug-in Grounding
until now, but supports the grid with reactive with nearly unlimited numbers of modules A grounding set for the new Sunny Boy HF
power. After the disturbance, it immediately and maximum system efficiency. series. Grounding is quick and simple – an
resumes feeding. In Germany, for example, easy plug-in without opening the enclosure.
LVRT is required as of January 2011 for Optiprotect The polarity is defined by the orientation in
plants at the medium-voltage level. The Sunny Tripower features a completely which the grounding is attached.
new and comprehensive safety concept: its
Maximum Power Point "MPP" electronic string fuses, automatic string fail- String Inverter
The operational point (current / voltage) of ure detection and overvoltage protection In string technology, the photovoltaic gen-
the PV generator under which the highest that can be integrated into the enclosure all erator is divided into separate module sur-
possible power under the prevailing condi- work to monitor the PV plant, ensure safe faces and each of these "strings" is assigned
tions is harvested. The actual MPP changes operation, and optimally secure your en- to a separate string inverter. This technol-
constantly depending, for example, on the ergy yield. ogy reduces system costs while at the same
level of irradiation and the temperature. time substantially simplifying installation
OptiTrac Global Peak and increasing the energy yield and plant
MPP Tracker Another advance in our time-tested OptiTrac availability.
A device that adjusts the voltage and MPP tracker for operation in partially-shaded
current of a PV generator so that it op- PV plants. This specialized operation man- SUNCLIX
erates at its "Maximum Power Point". agement system ensures that the modules are A DC plug system for all SMA inverters,
constantly operated at the point of maximum developed in cooperation with Phoenix
MSD power even when there are multiple maxi- Contact. The field plugs can be connected
Part of an “Mains monitoring with allocat- mum power points, without causing measur- to almost any cable without tools, and are
ed Switching Devices". This is a mandatory able yield loss (loss < 0.2 percent). included with inverters free of charge.
safety device which prevents power from a
solar energy system from being fed into an Power Balancer
external power grid when the public supply The Power Balancer is a Sunny Mini Central
grid is not functioning. This function is taken inverter standard function that prevents the
over by the Sunny Boy and Sunny Mini Cen- formation of an unbalanced load during
tral using SMA Grid Guard, thus making a three-phase grid feeding. This is accom-
regular test unnecessary due to their single plished by connecting three inverters to a
fault characteristics. three-phase feeding unit via a control line.
Multistring Inverter Quick Module

An inverter which, to a great extent, com- A removable communication and configu-
bines the advantages of several string in- ration module for the new Sunny Boy HF
verters (separate MPP tracking of individual series. The Quick Module contains the rota-
strings) and a central inverter (low specific ry switch for country-specific configuration
costs). and the Bluetooth® NetID, as well as the
SD card slot. The optional Quick Module
OptiCool RS485 also features an RS485 interface
A patented enclosure concept by SMA, in and a multifunction relay.
which the interior of the enclosure is divided
into two compartments. The chamber with SMA Grid Guard
the sensitive electronics is dustproof and The SMA Grid Guard concept monitors,
waterproof. The second chamber contains for instance, the voltage and frequency of
transformers and chokes as well as other the connected AC grid according to pre-
unsusceptible components, and can be ac- defined parameters. This serves to prevent
tively cooled when necessary. the formation of islanding in the event of
grid disconnection (see also "MSD"). Grid
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» SMA Innovations
2010
2008 2010 2010
2008 2009 2009 2008 2007 2006 2006
Sunny Central 800CP Sunny Boy 3000HF Sunny Tripower 17000TL Sunny Central 630HE Sunny Island 2012 Sunny Boy 5000TL Sunny Backup System ESS Sunny Mini Central 8000TL
High performance as standard Simply high yields. The three-phase inverter Grid management included Compact, powerful and Perfection Plus. Usability. Solar power – even in the event of grid Electronic Solar Switch The world amortization champion
for easy plant design with excellent efficiency The new Sunny Boy generation. failure
Compact, weather-proof enclosure and The new generation of galvanically Packed full of pioneering technology: The best future prospects: more power, Bidirectional HF inverter, galvanic Bluetooth technology, graphic display, Awarded the 2007 innovation prize for Our first device-integrated DC switch- H5 topology, record efficiency of 98 %,
intelligent power management: the new isolating inverters: highest yields in its with Optiprotect multi-level security lower specific system costs, high flexibil- isolation, reduced weight, excellent suitable for worldwide use and easy to the most innovative solar product disconnector for safely disconnecting low specific price: no other pays off
Sunny Central series does not need a performance class concept and Optiflex for flexible plant ity for plant design and compliance with efficiency install: leading-edge technology meets the PV generator from the inverter faster
heavy concrete substation and thus and easiest installation thanks to configuration the "Medium-Voltage Directive" user convenience
decreases system costs the SMA Plug-in Grounding, SUNCLIX
and Quick Module
2005
2004 2005 2004
2002 2003 2002 2002 2001 1995 1991
Sunny Boy 3300 Sunny Portal Sunny WebBox Sunny Beam Sunny Central Sunny Boy 5000TL Sunny Island Sunny Boy 700 PV-WR
The test champion Internet portal for the presentation Data logger Easy wireless PV plant monitoring Central inverter for large Our first multi-string inverter with The system solution for First string inverter First PV inverter designed for serial
of plant data of the new generation PV power stations three independent MPP controllers stand-alone power supply production
Powerful Sunny Boy with OptiCool, Customized plant monitoring and Innovative monitoring and communi- Attractive design for the living area, With string monitoring, Sunny Central Combines the advantages of string User-friendly connection for all compo- Cost reductions thanks to minimized User display, communication and
galvanic isolation and maximum individual visualization at cation with the PV plant via Internet power supply via integrated solar cell Team and an optimum service, technology with cost reductions for nents on the AC side, easy installation DC wiring, easier installation and visualization with PC
efficiency, for the first time in a die-cast www.SunnyPortal.com (Sunny Portal) Sunny Central is the large-scale solution larger inverters and extension of the plant increased efficiency
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Sunny Family 2010/2011

The Future of Solar Technology

Sunny Boy Sunny Mini Central Sunny Central

PV house system Commercial System Solar power station

Sunny Island Sunny Backup Monitoring Systems

Off-grid system Solar power – even in the Everything under control

On-Grid 8 Introduction to Inverter Technology

16 Inverters without Transformers

32 Inverters with Transformers

102 Monitoring Systems

Off-Grid 128 Island Inverters

144 Wind Power Inverters

170 Fuel Cell InverterS

Services 178 Service

The right inverter for every application.

SMA inverters as intelligent system managers

Solar Inverters from SMA:

Through the skillful selection of suitable Multi-string inverter

Grounding the PV generator

Some module types require a connection

Maximum energy yield

If the energy yield is to be maximized, then

Good grid compatibility means more than

The listed examples show that diverse fac-

Sunny Design thus enables the plant de-

Worldwide location Automatic dimensioning of Results report with

* All members of the Sunny PRO Clubs are

Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower

** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438

RS485 interface DC overvoltage protector

Read more on the topic of the Medium-Voltage Directive in the article

Sunny Mini CenTrAl 9000Tl / 10000Tl / 11000Tl

Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central

* Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438

RS485 interface of type Bluetooth Piggy Back

SMA Power Balancer

Read more on the topic of the Medium-Voltage Directive in the article

Sunny Mini Central 9000TL / 10000TL / 11000TL

Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central

RS485 interface of type Bluetooth Piggy Back

SMA Power Balancer

Sunny Mini Central 6000TL / 7000TL / 8000TL

Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central Sunny Mini Central

RS485 interface of type Bluetooth Piggy Back

SMA Power Balancer

Sunny Boy 3000TL / 4000TL / 5000TL

*Sunny Boy 4000TL / 5000TL

Sunny Boy Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

* Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438

Sunny Boy 2100TL / 3300TL HC

Sunny Boy Sunny Boy

RS485 interface of type Bluetooth Piggy Back

Sunny Boy 8000TL-US / 9000TL-US / 10000TL-US

Sunny Boy 8000TL-US Sunny Boy 9000TL-US Sunny Boy 10000TL-US

● Standard features ○ Optional features — not available

Sunny Boy Combiner Box Bluetooth Piggy Back

RS485 interface of type SMA Power Balancer

Sunny Mini CenTrAl 7000hV

Sunny Mini Central