SMA SUNNY BOY 1100 Installation Manual

SMA SUNNY BOY 1100 Installation Manual

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SUNNY BOY 1100 / 1200 / 1700
Installation Guide
SB11_12_17-IEN094131 | IMEN-SB11_17 | Version 3.1
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  • Page 1 PV Inverters SUNNY BOY 1100 / 1200 / 1700 Installation Guide SB11_12_17-IEN094131 | IMEN-SB11_17 | Version 3.1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Notes on this Manual......5 Area of Validity.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Blink Codes........29 Opening and Closing.
  • Page 5: Notes On This Manual

    Notes on this Manual 1 Notes on this Manual This manual describes how to mount, install, commission and service the Sunny Boy 1100 (SB 1100), Sunny Boy 1200 (SB 1200) and Sunny Boy 1700 (SB 1700). Store this manual where it can be accessed at all times.
  • Page 6: Symbols Used

    Notes on this Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 1.4 Symbols Used The following types of safety instructions and general information appear in this document as described below: DANGER! DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7: Security

    When designing the PV system, ensure that the values comply with the permitted operating range of all components at all times. The free design program "Sunny Design" (www.SMA.de/en/SunnyDesign) will assist you. The manufacturer of the PV modules must have approved the modules for use with this Sunny Boy. You must also ensure that all measures recommended by the module manufacturer for long-term maintenance of the module properties are taken (see also Technical Information "Module Technology", in the download area of...
  • Page 8 Security SMA Solar Technology AG Certified Countries The Sunny Boy 1100 / 1200 / 1700 (with according configuration) fulfill the requirements specified in the following standards and directives (dated: July/2009): • VDE 0126-1-1 (02.2006) • G83/1 (09.2003) • CER/06/190 (10.2006) •...
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    • Attach the Electronic Solar Switch again. Grounding the PV generator Comply with the local requirements for grounding the modules and the PV generator. SMA Solar Technology recommends to electrically bond the module frames, the racks and all metal surfaces and ground these in order to have optimal protection of the system and personnel.
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Unpacking SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Unpacking 3.1 Packing List Check the delivery for completeness and for visible external damage, such as cracks in the enclosure or in the display. Please contact your dealer if something is damaged or missing. Object Quantity...
  • Page 11: Installing The Device

    SMA Solar Technology AG Installing the Device 4 Installing the Device 4.1 Selecting the Mounting Location DANGER! Danger to life due to fire or explosion! Despite careful construction, a fire can occur with electrical devices. • Do not mount the Sunny Boy on flammable construction materials.
  • Page 12 Installing the Device SMA Solar Technology AG • The ambient temperature should be below 40 °C to ensure optimal operation. • The Sunny Boy must be easy to remove from the mounting location at any time. • Do not expose the Sunny Boy to direct sunlight, so as to avoid power reduction due to excessive heating.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Sunny Boy With A Wall Mounting Bracket

    SMA Solar Technology AG Installing the Device 4.2 Mounting the Sunny Boy with a Wall Mounting Bracket CAUTION! Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the Sunny Boy! • Take the weight of the Sunny Boy of approx. 25 kg into account.
  • Page 14 Installing the Device SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Use the upper mounting clips to fit the Sunny Boy in the wall mounting bracket so that it cannot be pushed out of the wall mounting bracket from the side. 4. Secure the Sunny Boy in position fastening the supplied M6x12 screw.
  • Page 15: Electrical Connection

    SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5 Electrical Connection NOTICE! Electrostatic discharges can damage the Sunny Boy! Internal components of the Sunny Boy can be irreparably damaged by static discharge. • Ground yourself before touching a component. 5.1 Overview of the Connection Area 5.1.1 Exterior View...
  • Page 16: Interior View

    Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.1.2 Interior View The following diagram gives a schematic overview of the various components and connection points inside the Sunny Boy with the lid removed: Object Description Varistors, section 9.1.2  Connection area and sockets for communication (RS485, radio), section 5.4 ...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Sunny Boy To The Public Grid (Ac)

    The conductor cross-section should be dimensioned in a way that output losses do not exceed 1% at nominal power. Use "Sunny Design" (www.SMA.de/en/SunnyDesign) for this. The maximum cable lengths relative to the conductor cross-section are shown in the following table.
  • Page 18 The maximal permissible rating is located in section 11 "Technical Data" (page 42) Detailed information and examples for the design of a line circuit breaker can be found in the Technical Information "Line Circuit Breaker" in the download area of www.SMA.de/en. DANGER! Danger to life due to fire! When more than one inverter is connected to the same line circuit breaker, the protective function of the line circuit breaker is no longer guaranteed.
  • Page 19: Connection Procedure

    The exact working range of the Sunny Boy is specified in the operating parameters. These can be uploaded via a communication component or can be ordered from SMA Solar Technology. 3. Switch off the line circuit breaker and secure it to prevent it from being reactivated and ensure that no voltage is present.
  • Page 20 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 7. Lead the pressure screw and/or cable gland and socket tube via the AC cable. Size used Procedure PG13.5 • Push the sealing ring into the fastening case. • Lead the pressure screw PG13.5 and the...
  • Page 21 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 13. Screw the threaded sleeve onto the socket element. 14. Screw the pressure screw tightly onto the threaded sleeve. Size used Procedure PG13.5 The fastening case along with the sealing ring is pressed into the threaded sleeve and can no longer be seen.
  • Page 22: Setting The Display Language

    Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.3 Setting the Display Language You can set the language of the display using the switches on the underside of the display assemblies inside the Sunny Boy. Proceed as follows to do so: 1. Open the Sunny Boy as described in section 7.1 "Opening the Sunny Boy" (page 32).
  • Page 23: Connecting The Pv Generator (Dc)

    A pre-assembled set for connecting the free cable ends of a string is available as optional accessory from SMA Solar Technology (see section 12 "Accessories" (page 46)). • The following limit values at the DC input of the Sunny Boy may not be exceeded:...
  • Page 24 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connection Procedure DANGER! Danger to life due to high voltages in the Sunny Boy! • Before connecting the PV generator, ensure that the line circuit breaker is switched off. 1. Pull the Electronic Solar Switch downwards, slightly towards the wall.
  • Page 25: Setting The Installation Country

    SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 4. Connect faultless strings of the PV generator. 5. Close unused DC input sockets with the protective caps provided. 6. Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear, as described in section 8.1 "Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear"...
  • Page 26: Commissioning The Sunny Boy

    Commissioning the Sunny Boy SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Commissioning the Sunny Boy 1. Check the following requirements before commissioning: – device is securely in place – correct connection of the AC cable (grid) – full connection of the DC cables (PV strings) –...
  • Page 27: Display

    SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning the Sunny Boy 6.1 Display Feeding Operation After fault-free grid connection of the Sunny Boy, it takes approximately one minute until the following display messages are shown alternately. The display messages shown before only have the purpose of indicating the initialization of the Sunny Boy and the process of controlling whether the power supply requirements are fulfilled.
  • Page 28 5.5 "Connecting the PV Generator (DC)" (page 23). 2. If the message occurs again, disconnect the Sunny Boy again and contact the Serviceline of SMA Solar Technology (see section 13 "Contact" (page 47)). SB11_12_17-IEN094131 Installation Guide...
  • Page 29: Blink Codes

    SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning the Sunny Boy 6.2 Blink Codes Overview Green Yellow Status glows continuously is not glowing is not glowing OK (feeding operation) glows continuously is not glowing Disturbance glows continuously OK (initialization) Flashes quickly is not glowing...
  • Page 30 Commissioning the Sunny Boy SMA Solar Technology AG Disturbance or Fault If the Sunny Boy detects a disturbance or fault, this event is indicated through a blink code of the yellow and, where applicable, the red LEDs. For example, if the yellow LED glows for 5 seconds immediately after connection, then goes out for 3 seconds and then flashes briefly twice, there is a grid fault.
  • Page 31 5.5 "Connecting the PV Generator (DC)" (page 23). 2. If the message occurs again, disconnect the Sunny Boy again and contact the Serviceline of SMA Solar Technology (see section 13 "Contact" (page 47)). Installation Guide SB11_12_17-IEN094131...
  • Page 32: Opening And Closing

    Opening and Closing SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Opening and Closing NOTICE! Electrostatic discharges can damage the Sunny Boy! Internal components of the Sunny Boy can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge. • Ground yourself before touching a component. 7.1 Opening the Sunny Boy...
  • Page 33: Closing The Sunny Boy

    SMA Solar Technology AG Opening and Closing DANGER! Danger to life due to high voltages in the Sunny Boy! The capacitors in the Sunny Boy require 15 minutes to discharge. • Wait 15 minutes before opening the Sunny Boy. 4. Remove all screws from the enclosure lid and pull the lid forward smoothly.
  • Page 34 Opening and Closing SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear, as described in section 8.1 "Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear" (page 35), and attach until it audibly locks into place. NOTICE! Manipulating the connector in the handle can damage the Electronic Solar Switch! The connector within the handle must remain movable in order to ensure proper contact.
  • Page 35: Maintenance And Cleaning

    SMA Solar Technology AG Maintenance and Cleaning 8 Maintenance and Cleaning Check the correct operation of the Sunny Boy at regular intervals. Impurities such as dust or pollen can cause heat accumulation that can lead to yield losses. Also check the Sunny Boy and the cables for visible external damage.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Do not undertake any repairs that are not described here, but rather use the 24-hour replacement service (the Sunny Boy will be sent within 24 hours) and the repair service of SMA Solar Technology. 9.1 The red LED is continuously on If the red LED of the status display is continuously on during operation, there is either a ground fault in the PV generator or at least one of the varistors for the overvoltage protection is defective.
  • Page 37 SMA Solar Technology AG Troubleshooting The approximate position of the ground fault can be determined from the ratio of the measured voltages between plus against ground potential and minus against ground potential. Example: The ground fault is between the second and third module in this case.
  • Page 38: Checking The Function Of The Varistors

    ☑ There is a conducting connection. There is probably another fault in the Sunny Boy. • Close the Sunny Boy as described in section 7.2 "Closing the Sunny Boy" (page 33). • Contact the SMA Serviceline (see section 13 "Contact" (page 47)). SB11_12_17-IEN094131 Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 The varistors are specially manufactured for use in the Sunny Boy and are not commercially available. They must be ordered directly from SMA Solar Technology (see section 12 "Accessories" (page 46)). • To replace the varistors, proceed to step 3.
  • Page 40: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Decommissioning 10.1 Removing the Sunny Boy CAUTION! Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the Sunny Boy! • Take the weight of the Sunny Boy of approx. 25 kg into account. 1. Open the Sunny Boy as described in section 7.1 "Opening the Sunny Boy" (page 32).
  • Page 41: Packaging The Sunny Boy

    Dispose of the Sunny Boy at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste which apply at the installation site at that time. Alternatively, send it back to SMA Solar Technology with shipping paid by sender, and labeled "ZUR ENTSORGUNG" ("for disposal") (see section 13 "Contact"...
  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Technical Data PV generator connection data SB 1100 SB 1200 SB 1700 Max. input voltage 400 V DC Max Input voltage, MPP range 139 V ... 320 V 100 V ... 320 V 139 V ... 320 V...
  • Page 43 SB1100 SB 1200 SB1700 EC Declaration of Conformity You can download the EC Declaration of Conformity in the download area at www.SMA.de/en under Certificates. Dimensions (W x H x D) 440 mm x 339 mm x 214 mm (approx.) Weight approx.
  • Page 44 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Communication interfaces SB 1100 SB 1200 SB 1700 RS485 (galvanically isolated) optional Radio optional Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) Electrical lifetime (in the event of a short Min. 50 switching processes circuit, with a nominal current of 30 A)
  • Page 45: Sunny Boy

    SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data Sunny Boy 1700 Installation Guide SB11_12_17-IEN094131...
  • Page 46: Accessories

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Accessories In the following overview you will find the corresponding accessories and replacement parts for your product. If needed, you can order these from SMA Solar Technology or your dealer. Designation Brief description SB 1100 / 1200 / 1700...
  • Page 47: Contact

    SMA Solar Technology AG Contact 13 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter type • Type and number of modules connected •...
  • Page 48 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SB11_12_17-IEN094131 Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 SMA Solar Technology AG Contact Installation Guide SB11_12_17-IEN094131...
  • Page 50 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SB11_12_17-IEN094131 Installation Guide...
  • Page 51: Exclusion Of Liability

    The use of supplied software produced by SMA Solar Technology AG is subject to the following conditions: • SMA Solar Technology AG rejects any liability for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of software developed by SMA Solar Technology AG. This also applies to the provision or non-provision of support activities.
  • Page 52 SMA Solar Technology AG www.SMA.de...

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