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Operating Manual
SUNNY BOY 3000TL / 3600TL / 4000TL / 5000TL
AMERICAN ENGLISH
SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10 | IMEN-SBXTL-21 | Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 Front Cover Operating Manual SUNNY BOY 3000TL / 3600TL / 4000TL / 5000TL AMERICAN ENGLISH SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10 | IMEN-SBXTL-21 | Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is property of SMA Solar Technology AG. Any publication, whether in whole or in part, requires prior written approval by SMA Solar Technology AG. Internal reproduction used solely for the purpose of product evaluation or other proper use is allowed and does not require prior approval.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Information on this Document .............7 Safety.....................9 Intended Use ................9 Skills of Qualified Persons ............9 Safety Precautions..............10 Scope of Delivery ...............12 Product Description..............13 Sunny Boy ................. 13 Interfaces and Functions............16 Mounting ..................18...
  • Page 4 Procedure .................. 40 Changing the Display Language ..........41 Changing Operating Parameters..........42 Deactivating Grounding Conductor Monitoring..... 42 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ....43 Operation ..................44 Display Overview ..............44 Activating and Operating the Display........46 Calling Up Display Messages of the Start Phase....46 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources....47...
  • Page 5 SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents 13 Technical Data................53 13.1 DC/AC ..................53 13.1.1 Sunny Boy 3000TL / 3600TL ............53 13.1.2 Sunny Boy 4000TL / 5000TL ............55 13.2 General Data ................56 13.3 Protective Devices ..............57 13.4 Climatic Conditions..............58 13.5 Equipment..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...

  • Page 7: Information On This Document

    "Qualified person". Tasks that do not require any particular qualification are not marked and can also be performed by end users. STSatz_Hinw_Weiterführende Informationen Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com: Document title Document type SUNNY BOY 3000TL / 3600TL / 4000TL / 5000TL...
  • Page 8 1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Symbols Symbol Explanation Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Any other application may cause injury to persons or lead to property damage. For safety reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for this product. Unauthorized modifications and installations will void all warranty claims.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG Safety Precautions This section contains safety precautions that must be observed at all times when working on or with STSatz_Sicherh_Einleitungssatz the product. To prevent personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and follow all safety precautions at all times.
  • Page 11 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety Damage to the seal of the enclosure lid during sub-zero conditions If you open the upper and lower enclosure lid during sub-zero conditions, the seal of the enclosure can be damaged. As a result, moisture can penetrate the inverter.

  • Page 12: Scope Of Delivery

    3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any visible damage. Contact your distributor if the STSatz_Lieferumfang_Inhalt prüfen scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged. Figure 1: Components included in the scope of delivery...

  • Page 13: Product Description

    You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from the SMA Service Line. You will find the following information on the type label: • Device type (Model) •...
  • Page 14 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Item Explanation Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) The ESS and the DC connectors form a DC load-break switch. When plugged in, the ESS forms a conductive path between the PV array and the inverter.
  • Page 15 SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Symbol Explanation Operating principle of the ESS: • If the ESS is plugged in, the DC electric circuit is closed. • To interrupt the DC electric circuit, you must perform the following steps in the order given: –...

  • Page 16: Interfaces And Functions

    The inverter can communicate via Bluetooth with various Bluetooth devices (information on supported SMA products at www.SMA-Solar.com). RS485 The inverter can communicate with SMA communication products via the RS485 interface (information on supported SMA products at www.SMA-Solar.com). The RS485 interface can be retrofitted.

  • Page 17: Fan Retrofit Kit

    SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is a further development of the SMA OptiTrac and allows the operating point of the inverter to follow the MPP precisely at all times. SMA OptiTrac Global Peak also means that the inverter can detect the presence of multiple maximum power points in the available operating range, such as can occur in partially shaded PV strings in particular.

  • Page 18: Mounting

    5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the mounting location: WaHiw_Lebensgefahr durch Feuer oder Explosion Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. • Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials.
  • Page 19 SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Dimensions for Wall Mounting: Figure 3: Wall mounting bracket dimensions Operating Manual SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10...
  • Page 20 (details on temperature derating can be found in the Technical Information "Temperature Derating" at www.SMA-Solar.com). ☐ Observe the recommended clearances to walls as well as to other inverters or objects.
  • Page 21 SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Permitted and prohibited mounting positions ☐ Mount the inverter in a permitted position. This will ensure that no moisture can penetrate the inverter. ☐ The inverter should be mounted at eye level. This will ensure that display messages and LED signals can be read without difficulty.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Inverter

    5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting the Inverter Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ Three screws that are suitable for the support surface (diameter: at least 6 mm) ☐ Three washers that are suitable for the screws (outer diameter: at least 18 mm) ☐...

  • Page 23: Electrical Connection

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 Electrical Connection Safety during Electrical Connection SiHiw_Stromschlag durch hohe Spannung Danger to life due to high voltages 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.

  • Page 24: Overview Of The Connection Area

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Overview of the Connection Area 6.2.1 View from Below Figure 6: Enclosure openings at the bottom of the inverter Item Designation Pin connector for the ESS Cable gland M20 x 1.5 for the data cables, network cables or connection...

  • Page 25: Interior View

    2 positive and 2 negative DC connectors, input A Pin connector for the ESS 2 positive and 2 negative DC connectors, input B Pin connector for connecting the multi-function relay or the SMA Power Control Module Pin connector for connecting the communication interface for RS485 or Speedwire/Webconnect...

  • Page 26: Ac Connection

    • Use a load-break switch or circuit breaker as a load disconnection unit (for information and design examples, see Technical Information "Circuit Breaker" at www.SMA-Solar.com). ☐ In PV systems with multiple inverters, protect each inverter with a separate circuit breaker.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Inverter To The Utility Grid

    If you are uncertain about this, contact your grid operator or SMA Solar Technology AG. ☐ Grounding conductor monitoring must be deactivated after initial start-up depending on the grid configuration (see Section 8.4, page 42).
  • Page 28 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5. Loosen the screw on the display and flip the display up to have more space to make the connection. ☑ The display clicks into place. 6. Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland.

  • Page 29: Connecting Additional Grounding

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6.3.3 Connecting Additional Grounding If additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required locally, you can connect additional grounding to the inverter. This prevents touch current if the grounding conductor at the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable fails.

  • Page 30: Dc Connection

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG DC Connection 6.4.1 Requirements for the DC Connection Requirements for the PV modules per input: Funkt.Titel_Anforderungen an die PV-Module pro Eingang ☐ All PV modules must be of the same type. ☐ The same number of series-connected PV modules must be connected to all strings.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Pv Array

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6.4.2 Connecting the PV Array WaHiw_Leerlaufspannung darf max. Eingangsspannung nicht überschreiten Destruction of the inverter due to overvoltage If the open-circuit voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the inverter, the inverter can be destroyed by the overvoltage.
  • Page 32 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Damage to the inverter due to moisture ingress The inverter is only properly sealed when all the 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.

  • Page 33: Initial Start-Up

    • If you are not sure which country data set is valid for your country or purpose, contact your grid operator and ask which country data set should be configured. 1. Determine the rotary switch position for your country and purpose. Call up the Technical Information "Overview of Rotary Switch Positions" at www.SMA-Solar.com. Operating Manual SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10...

  • Page 34: Setting The Netid

    ☑ The inverter will adopt the setting after commissioning. This can take up to five minutes. Setting the NetID By default, the NetID is set to 1 for all SMA inverters and SMA communication products with Bluetooth. If your PV system consists of one inverter and no more than one other Bluetooth device (e.g.
  • Page 35 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Initial Start-Up Figure 8: Rotary switch C positions Item Explanation Bluetooth communication is deactivated. Communication via Bluetooth with another Bluetooth device NetID for communication via Bluetooth with multiple Bluetooth devices 2 to F Procedure: Danger to life due to high voltages •...

  • Page 36: Commissioning The Inverter For The First Time

    7 Initial Start-Up SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning the Inverter for the First Time When commissioning the inverter for the first time, proceed as follows. Requirements: ☐ The inverter must be correctly mounted. ☐ The circuit breaker must be correctly rated and mounted.

  • Page 37: Self-Test In Accordance With Cei 0-21 For Pv Systems ≤ 6 Kw

    ✖ The red LED is glowing and an error message and event number appear in the display? An error has occurred. • Rectify the error (for troubleshooting see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com). Self-Test in Accordance with CEI 0-21 for PV systems ≤ 6 kW 7.5.1...
  • Page 38 7 Initial Start-Up SMA Solar Technology AG After the self-test has been completed, the inverter automatically switches back to the feed-in operation, resets the original shutdown conditions and connects to the utility grid. The test takes approx. three minutes. Requirements: ☐...

  • Page 39: Restarting The Self-Test

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Initial Start-Up 7.5.2 Restarting the Self-Test 1. Disconnect the circuit breaker and secure against reconnection. 2. If the multi-function relay is used, switch off the load supply voltage, if necessary. 3. If an external DC load-break switch is in use, switch it off for five minutes and then switch it on again.

  • Page 40: Configuration

    If the inverter was installed in a network such as an Section 8.4, page 42 IT network, deactivate the grounding conductor monitoring. Activate and set SMA OptiTrac Global Peak for partially Section 8.5, page 43 shaded PV modules. SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Changing The Display Language

    (see Section 10, page 47). 2. Determine the rotary switch setting for the desired display language. Call up the Technical Information "Overview of Rotary Switch Positions" at www.SMA-Solar.com. 3. Set rotary switch A to 0 using a flat-blade screwdriver (blade width: 2.5 mm). This ensures that the country data set remains unchanged.

  • Page 42: Changing Operating Parameters

    ☐ The changes to the grid-relevant operating parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator. ☐ To change grid-relevant parameters, the SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see Certificate "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com). Procedure: 1.

  • Page 43: Activating And Setting Sma Optitrac Global Peak

    8 Configuration Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak For partially shaded PV modules, you should activate SMA OptiTrac Global Peak and set the interval at which the inverter optimizes the MPP of the PV system. The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 8.3, page 42).

  • Page 44: Operation

    There is a slot for an SD card on the left edge of the display enclosure. You can use the SD card to carry out an inverter firmware update, for example (for information on firmware updates with an SD card see the technical description "Firmware Update with SD Card" at www.SMA-Solar.com). Figure 9:...
  • Page 45 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation Item Symbol Explanation Active Bluetooth connection Quality of the Bluetooth connection Active connection to a Speedwire network Active connection to Sunny Portal Multi-function relay is active Power limitation due to excessive temperature Active power limitation via PV system control...

  • Page 46: Activating And Operating The Display

    The displayed error must be rectified on-site by a qualified person. The displayed error cannot be rectified on-site. • Contact the SMA Service Line. Activating and Operating the Display You can activate and operate the display by tapping on the enclosure lid.

  • Page 47: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 10 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. Damage to the seal of the enclosure lid during sub-zero conditions If you open the upper and lower enclosure lid during sub-zero conditions, the seal of the enclosure can be damaged.
  • Page 48 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 8. Release and disconnect all DC connectors. To do so, insert a screwdriver or an angled screwdriver (blade width: 3.5 mm) into one of the side slots and pull the DC connectors straight down.

  • Page 49: Recommissioning The Inverter

    • Then tighten all six screws with an Allen key (AF 3) in the order 1 to 6 (torque: 2 Nm). 5. If an ESS is used, make sure that it is not worn out (see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com). Operating Manual...
  • Page 50 ✖ The red LED is glowing and an error message and event number appear in the display? An error has occurred. • Rectify the error (for troubleshooting see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com). SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...

  • Page 51: Decommissioning The Inverter

    • Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 10, page 47). 2. Remove the AC cable from the inverter. 3. If the multi-function relay or the SMA Power Control Module are used, remove the connection cable from the inverter.
  • Page 52 12 Decommissioning the Inverter SMA Solar Technology AG 8. If the inverter is protected against theft, open the padlock and remove it. 9. If the inverter is to be stored or shipped in packaging, pack the inverter and , if applicable, the ESS.

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Technical Data 13 Technical Data 13.1 DC/AC 13.1.1 Sunny Boy 3000TL / 3600TL DC Input SB 3000TL-21 SB 3600TL-21 Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 3,200 W 3,880 W Maximum input voltage 750 V...
  • Page 54 13 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG SB 3000TL-21 SB 3600TL-21 Total harmonic distortion of the output current ≤ 4% ≤ 4% with total harmonic distortion of the AC voltage < 2%, and AC power > 50% of the rated power...

  • Page 55: Sunny Boy 4000Tl / 5000Tl

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Technical Data 13.1.2 Sunny Boy 4000TL / 5000TL DC Input SB 4000TL-21 SB 5000TL-21 Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 4,200 W 5,200 W Maximum input voltage 450 V 550 V MPP voltage range...

  • Page 56: General Data

    13 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG SB 4000TL-21 SB 5000TL-21 50 Hz / 60 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz AC power frequency Operating range at AC power frequency 50 Hz 45 Hz to 55 Hz 45 Hz to 55 Hz...

  • Page 57: Protective Devices

    NRS 97-2-1: This standard requires a separate label attached to the AC distribution board, which indicates the AC-side disconnection of the inverter in case of a grid failure (for further details, see NRS 97-2-1, Sect. 4.2.7.1 and 4.2.7.2) RD 661/2007, RD 1699: 2011: Contact the SMA Service Line for restrictions in specific regions. 13.3 Protective Devices...

  • Page 58: Climatic Conditions

    13 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Maximum permissible fuse protection for 32 A SB 5000TL-21 Ground-fault monitoring for SB 3000TL-21 Insulation monitoring: R > 625 Ω Ground-fault monitoring for SB 3600TL-21 Insulation monitoring: R > 550 Ω Ground-fault monitoring for SB 4000TL-21 Insulation monitoring: R >...

  • Page 59: Torques

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Technical Data 13.6 Torques Upper lid screws 6 Nm ± 0.3 Nm Screws lower lid 2 Nm ± 0.3 Nm Additional grounding terminal 6 Nm SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 Nm RS485 communication connection 1.5 Nm Multi-function relay connection 1.5 Nm...

  • Page 60: Accessories

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Accessories You will find relevant accessories and spare parts for your product in the following overview. If required, these can be ordered from SMA Solar Technology AG or your distributor. Designation Short designation SMA order number...

  • Page 61: Contact

    SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Contact 15 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Service Line. STSatz_Kontakt_Benötigte Daten We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type •...
  • Page 62 Communication : +33 472 09 04 41 Hybrid Energy Solutions Sunny Island : +33 472 09 04 42 Power Plant Solutions Sunny Central : +33 472 09 04 43 India SMA Solar India Pvt. Ltd. +91 22 61713888 Mumbai Italien SMA Italia S.r.l. +39 02 8934-7299 Milano Κύπρος/Kıbrıs Βλέπε...
  • Page 63 +82 2 508-8599 서울 中国 SMA Beijing Commercial Company +86 10 5670 1350 Ltd. 北京 +971 2 698-5080 SMA Middle East LLC Other countries International SMA Service Line Toll free worldwide: 00800 SMA SERVICE (+800 762 7378423) Niestetal Operating Manual SB3-5TL-21-BE-en-10...

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