SMA sunny boy 2000hf-us User Manual

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SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US
User Manual
HF_STP_US-BUS095110 | TBUS-20HF | Version 1.0
CA
US

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  • Page 1 PV Inverter SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US User Manual HF_STP_US-BUS095110 | TBUS-20HF | Version 1.0...
  • Page 3 All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America, LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 SMA America, LLC Important Safety Instructions Other Symbols in this document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this user manual: Information This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary information that you must know and use to ensure optimal operation of the system.
  • Page 6 CSA C22.1. The Sunny Boy contains no user-serviceable parts except for the fan on the bottom of the enclosure. For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center. Before installing or using the Sunny Boy, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings on the Sunny Boy in this installation guide.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the Display....... . . 19 Checking the SMA DC Disconnect ..... . 20 FCC Compliance Information .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents SMA America, LLC HF_STP_US-BUS095110 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Notes On This Manual

    ® The download section includes, among others, the technical description: ”SMA Bluetooth Wireless Technology”. 1.4 Nomenclature In this document SMA America Production, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are referred to in the following as SMA. User Manual HF_STP_US-BUS095110...
  • Page 10: Safety

    Contact the SMA Serviceline if you need clarification regarding proper use of the inverter. Principle of the string inverter The string inverter connects solar modules that are connected in series (strings) to the power distribution grid.
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    SMA America, LLC Safety 2.2 Safety Instructions DANGER High voltages in the inverter. Death resulting from electric shock and burns. The following work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified personnel only. • Electrical installation • Repairs • Modification Even if an external supply is not present, the equipment may still be under high voltage.
  • Page 12: Identifying The Product

    Safety SMA America, LLC 2.3 Identifying the Product You can identify the inverter by the type plate. The type plate is on the right side of the enclosure. The type plate specifies among other things the device type (Type / Model), the serial number (Serial No.) and device-specific key data of the product.
  • Page 13: Operating Modes

    SMA America, LLC Operating Modes 3 Operating Modes The inverter indicates various operating conditions with the help of 3 LEDs on the enclosure lid. The equipment must be connected to a DC power supply. Furthermore the equipment must be connected to the grid on the AC side to be able to indicate its operational state via display and integrated LEDs.
  • Page 14: Led Displays

    Operating Modes SMA America, LLC 3.1 LED Displays 3.1.1 All LEDs are off Overnight shutdown The DC voltage on the inverter is too low for grid feeding. If this operating state occurs during the day with proper solar radiation, have your installer check the DC voltage.
  • Page 15: Red Led Is Continuously Lit

    SMA America, LLC Operating Modes 3.1.4 Red LED is continuously lit The inverter has detected a malfunction within the device or in the grid. The inverter has disconnected from the power distribution grid. The inverter indicates the error number on the display unit (see section 4.1 ”Display Information Overview”...
  • Page 16: Information On The Display

    Information on the Display SMA America, LLC 4 Information on the Display The Sunny Boy provides information on the display unit during operation. Activate display unit background illumination Activate the display background illumination by tapping on the cover of the enclosure lid.
  • Page 17 SMA America, LLC Information on the Display Position Description Current DC voltage at the inverter. Quality of the link to other PV system Bluetooth devices. You can see whether the inverter has a radio link to a device of its PV system on the link quality icon.
  • Page 18 Information on the Display SMA America, LLC Position Description PV array event number Shows events that have occurred on the PV array. Warning icon for power reduction. The temperature in the inverter is too high. The inverter reduces power output in order to cool down.
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Cleaning

    SMA America, LLC Maintenance and Cleaning 5 Maintenance and Cleaning Check for proper inverter operation at regular intervals. Dirt, such as dust, can cause heat accumulation, which can lead to yield losses. Check the inverter and cables for any signs of external damage.
  • Page 20: Checking The Sma Dc Disconnect

    It is recommended, though not compulsory to: • Check the SMA DC Disconnect regularly. • Operate the SMA DC Disconnect once a year 10 times. Operating the switch will clean the contacts of the SMA DC Disconnect. HF_STP_US-BUS095110 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Fcc Compliance Information

    Contact SMA America for more information. RF-exposure Statement The SMA Sunny Boy 2000HF-US, Sunny Boy 2500HF-US, Sunny Boy 3000HF-US contains a modular transmitter. Thus it must have a separation of at least 8 in. (20 cm) between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons, excluding hands, wrists, feet, and ankles.
  • Page 22: Contact

    • Event number or display message of the Sunny Boy • Type of communication, if applicable • Type of fault signaling contact connected, if applicable SMA Solar Technology America, LLC 6020 West Oaks Blvd, Ste 300 Rocklin, CA 95765 Tel. +1 916 625 0870 Tel.
  • Page 24 For product and purchase inquiries contact: www.ecodirect.com...

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