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Operating Manual SUNNY TRIPOWER 20000TL / 25000TL STP20-25TL-BE-en-11 | Version 1.1 AMERICAN ENGLISH...
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SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Information on this Document ..........Validity ....................5 Target Group..................5 Additional Information ............... 5 Symbols ....................6 Nomenclature..................7 Safety..................Intended Use ..................8 Safety Information................8 Scope of Delivery..............10 Product Description..............
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Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning Procedure ..............31 Configuring the Country Data Set............. 31 Commissioning the Inverter..............33 Configuration ................36 Configuration Procedure..............36 Integrating the Inverter into the Network.......... 36 Changing Operating Parameters............37 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ..........37 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources....
SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for the following device types: • STP 20000TL-30 (Sunny Tripower 20000TL) • STP 25000TL-30 (Sunny Tripower 25000TL) Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and end users. Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualified person".
1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Document title and content Document type "Circuit Breaker" Technical Information Dimensioning and selection of a suitable AC circuit breaker for inverters under PV-specific influences "Insulation Resistance (Riso) of Non-Galvanically Isolated PV Technical Information Systems"...
SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document Nomenclature Complete designation Designation in this document Sunny Tripower Inverter, product Operating Manual STP20-25TL-BE-en-11...
2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG Safety Intended Use The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers which converts the direct current of the PV array to grid-compliant three-phase current and feeds it into the utility grid.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks.
3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged. Figure 1: Components included in the scope of delivery...
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Product Description Sunny Tripower The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers which converts the direct current of the PV array to grid-compliant three-phase current and feeds it into the utility grid.
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4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Position Designation DC load-break switch The inverter is equipped with a DC load-break switch. If the DC load- break switch is set to the position I, it establishes a conductive connection between the PV array and the inverter. Setting the DC load-break switch to the O position interrupts the DC electric circuit and completely discon- nects the PV array from the inverter.
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Symbol Explanation Observe the documentation. Observe all documentation supplied with the product. Direct current The product does not have a transformer. Three-phase alternating current with neutral conductor WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste.
4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Status Explanation Green LED glowing Feed-in operation If an event occurs during feed-in operation, an event mes- sage will be shown in the communication product (for event messages see the service manual at www.SMA-So- lar.com).
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description SMA Power Control Module The SMA Power Control Module enables the inverter to implement grid management services and is equipped with an additional multifunction relay (for information on installation and configuration, see the installation manual of the SMA Power Control Module). The SMA Power Control Module can be retrofitted.
5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the mounting location: Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. • Do not mount the inverter in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Dimensions for mounting: Figure 3: Position of the anchoring points Recommended clearances: If you maintain the recommended clearances, adequate heat dissipation will be ensured. Thus, you will prevent power reduction due to excessive temperature.
5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Figure 4: Recommended clearances Permitted and prohibited mounting positions: ☐ The inverter must be mounted in one of the permitted positions. This will ensure that no moisture can penetrate the inverter. ☐ The inverter should be mounted in such a way that LED signals can be read without difficulty.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting ☐ For transporting the inverter with a crane: two eye bolts suitable for the weight of the inverter (size: M10) ☐ To secure the inverter from being lifted off: two screws, washers and screw anchors that are...
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5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 2. Align the wall mounting bracket horizontally on the wall and use it to mark the position of the drill holes. Use at least one hole on the right-hand and left-hand side in the wall mounting bracket.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 11. In order to secure the inverter from being lifted off the wall accidentally, attach it to the wall with suitable mounting material. Use both of the lower drill holes on the rear panel of the inverter.
6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Safety during Electrical Connection Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter.
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Overview of the Connection Area 6.2.1 View from Below Figure 6: Enclosure openings at the bottom of the inverter Position Designation DC load-break switch Enclosure opening M20 with filler plug for the connection cable of the multi- function relay or SMA Power Control Module...
6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.2.2 Interior View Figure 7: Connection areas in the interior of the inverter Position Designation DC protective cover Pin connector for connecting the multifunction relay or the SMA Power Control Module Pin connector for connecting the communication interface for RS485...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection ☐ Maximum conductor cross-section with bootlace ferrule: 10 mm² ☐ Insulation stripping length: 12 mm ☐ The cable must be dimensioned in accordance with the local and national directives for the dimensioning of cables. The requirements for the minimum wire size derive from these directives.
6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connection of additional grounding In some countries, additional grounding is generally required. In each case, observe the locally applicable regulations. 6.3.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid ☐ The connection requirements of the grid operator must be met.
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Danger of crushing when locking levers snap shut The locking levers close by snapping down fast and hard. • Press the locking levers of the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable down with your thumb only.
6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Screw the clamping bracket tight using the M6x16 cylindrical screw and the conical spring washer M6 (torque: 6 Nm). The teeth of the conical spring washer must face the clamping bracket. DC Connection 6.4.1...
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6.4.2 Connecting the PV Array Damage to the DC connectors due the use of contact cleaner of other cleaning agents Some contact cleaners or other cleaning agents may contain substances that decompose the plastic of the DC connectors.
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6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Damage to the inverter due to moisture ingress The inverter is only properly sealed when all unused DC inputs are closed with DC connectors and sealing plugs. • Do not insert the sealing plugs directly into the DC inputs on the inverter.
SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning Procedure Before you can commission the inverter, you must check various settings and make changes if necessary. This section describes the procedure and gives an overview of the steps, which must always be performed in the prescribed sequence.
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7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: Rotary switch positions: This overview is only an extract at the time of printing. You can find a current, detailed list in the Technical Information ""Overview of the Rotary Switch Settings"" at www.SMA-Solar.com.
SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Procedure: Danger to life due to high voltages • Ensure that the inverter is disconnected from all voltage sources and that the enclosure lid is removed (see Section 9, page 38). 2. Set the rotary switches A and B to the required position using a flat-blade screwdriver (blade width: 2.5 mm).
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7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Tighten all six screws with an Allen key (AF 3) in the order 1 to 6 (torque: 2.0 Nm ± 0.3 Nm). By tightening the screws in the prescribed order, you avoid warping the enclosure lid, which would keep it from sealing correctly.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 8. Switch on the circuit breaker of all three line conductors. ☑ All three LEDs start to glow and the start-up phase begins. The start-up phase may take several minutes. ☑ The green LED is glowing. Feed-in operation begins.
8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG Configuration Configuration Procedure Once you have commissioned the inverter, you may have to adjust various settings via the rotary switches in the inverter or via a communication product. This section describes the procedure for configuration and gives an overview of the steps you must perform in the prescribed order.
SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration Changing Operating Parameters This section describes the basic procedure for changing operating parameters. Always change operating parameters as described in this section. Some parameters that have sensitive functions can only be viewed and changed by qualified persons (for further information on changing parameters, refer to the manual of the communication product).
9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources Prior to performing any work on the inverter, always disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this section. Always adhere to the prescribed sequence.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 6. Unscrew the two screws on the DC load-break switch using an Allen key (AF 3). 7. Pull the DC load-break switch down and out of the recess. 8. Remove all six screws from the lower enclosure lid using an Allen key (AF 3).
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9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 11. Release and remove all DC connectors. Insert a slotted screwdriver or an angled screwdriver (blade width 3.5 mm) into one of the slide slots and pull the DC connectors out downwards. Do not pull on the cable.
SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Technical Data 10 Technical Data DC Input STP 20000TL-30 STP 25000TL-30 Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 20,440 W 25,550 W Maximum input voltage 1,000 V 1,000 V MPP voltage range 320 V to 800 V 390 V to 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V 600 V Minimum input voltage...
10 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG STP 20000TL-30 STP 25000TL-30 Rated power frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz AC power frequency* 50 Hz / 60 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz Operating range at AC power fre- 44 Hz to 55 Hz 44 Hz to 55 Hz quency 50 Hz Operating range at AC power fre- 54 Hz to 65 Hz 54 Hz to 65 Hz quency 60 Hz...
SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Technical Data Climatic category in accordance with IEC 4K4H 60721-3-4 Environmental category outdoors Pollution degree outside the enclosure Pollution degree inside the enclosure Operating temperature range -25°C to +60°C Maximum permissible value for relative humid-...
10 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Extended humidity range 0% to 100% Threshold for relative humidity, non-condensing 100% Extended air pressure range 79.5 kPa to 106 kPa Transport in accordance with IEC 60721-3-4, Class 2K3 Temperature range -25°C to +70°C Features DC Connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection...
SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Accessories 11 Accessories You will find the accessories for your product in the following overview. If required, these can be ordered from SMA Solar Technology AG or your distributor. Designation Short description SMA order number RS485 data module...
12 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, contact the SMA Service Line. We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type • Inverter serial number •...
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Internacional: +351 212377860 Lisboa România Vezi Česko (Cehia) Schweiz Siehe Deutschland Slovensko pozri Česko (Česká republika) South Africa SMA Solar Technology South Africa 08600 SUNNY (08600 78669) Pty Ltd. International: +27 (12) 643 1785 Centurion (Pretoria) United King- SMA Solar UK Ltd. +44 1908 304899 Milton Keynes Ελλάδα...
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12 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG SMA Solar (Thailand) Co., Ltd. +66 2 670 6999 대한민국 SMA Technology Korea Co., Ltd. +82-2-520-2666 서울 +971 2 234-6177 SMA Middle East LLC Middle East LLC Other countries International SMA Service Line Toll free worldwide: 00800 SMA SERVICE (+800 762 7378423) Niestetal...
SMA Solar Technology AG 13 EC Declaration of Conformity 13 EC Declaration of Conformity within the meaning of the EC directives • 2004/108/EG (Electromagnetic compatibility, EMC) • 2006/95/EG (Low voltage directive) SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the inverters described in this document are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above- mentioned directives.
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