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  • Page 1 Operating Manual SUNNY BOY 1.5 / 2.5 S M A O W E B O Y Y T R IP S U N N S U N ENGLISH SB15-25-1VL-40-BE-en-11 | Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 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..........Validity ....................Target Group ..................Structure ..................... Symbols....................Additional Information............... Nomenclature ..................Typographies ..................Safety ..................Intended Use..................Safety Information ................Scope of Delivery ..............11 Product Description ..............
  • Page 4 Configuring the Country Data Set ............ 52 Configuring Feed-In Management ........... 53 Configuring the Modbus Function ............ 53 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ..........54 Saving the Configuration in a File ............ 54 Adopting a Configuration from a File ..........55 Activate WPS Function ..............
  • Page 5 SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents 11 Cleaning the Inverter ............... 61 12 Troubleshooting................ 62 12.1 Forgotten Password ................62 12.2 Event Messages................. 63 12.3 Checking the PV System for Ground Faults ........77 12.4 Updating the Firmware ..............81 12.5 Opening the Inverter .................

  • Page 6: Information On This Document

    Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for the following device types from firmware version 2.04.03.R: • SB1.5-1VL-40 (Sunny Boy 1.5) • SB2.5-1VL-40 (Sunny Boy 2.5) 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".

  • Page 7: Additional Information

    Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal Desired result A problem that might occur Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com: Document title Document type "Efficiency and Derating" Technical Information Efficiency and Derating Behavior of the Sunny Boy, Sunny Tripower...

  • Page 8: Typographies

    1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Typographies Typography Example bold • Display texts • The value can be found in the field Energy. • Elements on a user interface • Select Settings. • Terminals • Enter 10 in the field •...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Information "Leading Leakage Currents" at www.SMA-Solar.com). All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges at all times. The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar Technology AG and the grid operator.
  • Page 10 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 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.

  • Page 11: Scope Of Delivery

    SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of Delivery 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...
  • Page 12 3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Position Quantity Designation Connection cap Quick reference guide with password label on the rear side The label contains the following information: • PIC (Product Identification Code) identification key for registering the system in Sunny Portal •...

  • Page 13: Product Description

    SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Product Description Sunny Boy The Sunny Boy is a transformerless PV inverter which converts the direct current of the PV array to grid-compliant alternating current and feeds it into the utility grid. Figure 2: Design of the Sunny Boy...
  • Page 14 The type label uniquely identifies the inverter. You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer sup- port from the SMA Service Line. The type label must remain permanently at- tached to the product. You will find the following information on the type la- bel: •...
  • Page 15 SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Symbol Explanation Risk of burns due to hot surfaces The product can get hot during operation. Avoid contact during opera- tion. Prior to performing any work on the product, allow the product to cool down sufficiently.

  • Page 16: Interfaces And Functions

    SMA Speedwire The inverter is equipped with SMA Speedwire as standard. SMA Speedwire is a type of communication based on the Ethernet standard. This enables inverter-optimized 10 or 100 Mbit data transmission between Speedwire devices in PV systems and the user interface of the inverter.
  • Page 17 If the current difference increases suddenly, the inverter disconnects from the utility grid. Connection of the SMA Energy Meter If an SMA Energy Meter is installed in the PV system, the inverter can receive data on the household energy consumption directly from this. Operating Manual...

  • Page 18: Led Signals

    4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG LED Signals Status Explanation Green LED flashing: 2 s on Waiting for feed-in conditions 2 s off The conditions for feed-in operation are not yet met. As soon as the conditions are met, the inverter will start feed- in operation.

  • Page 19: Mounting

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 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 product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
  • Page 20 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Dimensions for mounting: Figure 4: Position of the anchoring points (dimensions in mm (in)) Recommended clearances: If you maintain the recommended clearances, adequate heat dissipation will be ensured. Thus, you will prevent power reduction due to excessive temperature.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Inverter

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 1755 Figure 5: Recommended clearances (dimensions in mm (in)) Mounting the Inverter Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ Two stainless steel hexagon head wood screws (AF 10, diameter 6 mm), screw length must be suitable for the support surface and the weight of the inverter (fastening bracket thickness: 4 mm)
  • Page 22 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Insert screw anchors into the drill holes if the support surface requires them. 5. When screwing the screws in, make sure that there is at least 6 mm left between the screw head and the support surface.
  • Page 23 SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Damage to the inverter due to moisture ingress If the electrical connection is not made immediately after the installation, the inverter is not sealed and moisture can penetrate the inverter. The inverter is only sealed if the DC connectors are connected to the inverter with the DC conductors or with sealing plugs.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    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. Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks.

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Connection Area

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Overview of the Connection Area Figure 6: Connection areas and enclosure openings at the bottom of the inverter Position Designation Positive DC connector Negative DC connector RJ45 pin connector for the network cable...

  • Page 26: Overvoltage Category

    ☐ If an external residual-current device is required, install a residual-current device which trips at a residual current of 100 mA or higher (for details on selecting a residual-current device, see the Technical Information "Criteria for Selecting a Residual-Current Device" at www.SMA- Solar.com).

  • Page 27: Connecting The Inverter To The Utility Grid

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Safety in accordance with IEC 62109 when the grounding conductor monitoring is deactivated In order to guarantee safety in accordance with IEC 62109 when the grounding conductor monitoring is deactivated, you have to connect additional grounding: •...
  • Page 28 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Thread the AC cable through the cable gland of the AC connection: • If the external diameter of the cable is 5 mm to 7 mm, thread the AC cable through the cable gland directly.

  • Page 29: Connecting Additional Grounding

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 11. Plug the connecting terminal plate with the connected conductors for the AC connection into the slot in the inverter until the connecting terminal plate clicks into place. 12. Ensure that the connecting terminal plate is securely in place by slightly pulling it.

  • 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 of a string: ☐ All PV modules must be of the same type. ☐ All PV modules must be aligned identically.
  • Page 31 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Danger to life due to high voltages on the DC conductors When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors. Touching the DC conductors can lead to lethal electric shocks.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Pv Array

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG ☑ The stranded wire can be seen inside the clamping bracket chamber. ✖ The stranded wire cannot be seen in the chamber? The cable is not correctly in place. • Release the clamping bracket. To do so, insert a screwdriver (blade width: 3.5 mm) into the clamping bracket...

  • Page 33: Disassembling The Dc Connectors

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 3. Set the DC load-break switch of the inverter to position O. 4. Measure the PV array voltage. Ensure that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is adhered to and that there is no ground fault in the PV array.
  • Page 34 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG To disassemble the DC connectors, proceed as follows. Procedure: 1. Set the DC load-break switch of the inverter to position O. 2. Release and remove all DC connectors. To do this, insert a flat-blade screwdriver or an angled screwdriver (blade width 3.5 mm) into one of...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Network Cables

    1.5 kV. Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ 1 network cable ☐ Where required: Field-assembly RJ45 connector for the network cable. SMA Solar Technology AG recommends the connector "MFP8 T568 A Cat.6A" from "Telegärtner". Cable requirements: The cable length and quality affect the quality of the signal.
  • Page 36 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. 5. Remove one filler plug from the cable support sleeve. 6. Route the network cable through an opening in the cable support sleeve.
  • Page 37 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 14. If the inverter is installed outdoors, install overvoltage protection. 15. If you would like to establish a direct connection, connect the other end of the network cable directly to the computer. 16. If you would like to connect the inverter in a local network, connect the other end of the network cable to the local network (e. g.

  • Page 38: Commissioning

    Section 8.2, page 46 Configure the inverter. Please note, that the personal Section 7.3, page 40 SMA Grid Guard code for changing the grid-relevant pa- rameters must be available after completion of the first ten operating hours (see "Application for the SMA Grid Guard code" available at www.SMA-So- lar.com).
  • Page 39 3. Configure the inverter via the user interface (see Section 8.1.1 "Establishing a direct connection via WLAN", page 43). When doing so you can either configure the inverter manually, use the installation assistant or adopt an existing configuration from a file. SMA Solar Technology AG recommends configuration with the help of the installation assistant.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Inverter

    On the Configuring the Inverter page, three configuration options are available to choose from. Select one of the three options and proceed for the selected option as described below. SMA Solar Technology AG recommends carrying out the configuration with the Installation Assistant. This way, you ensure that all relevant parameters are set for optimal inverter operation.
  • Page 41 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Procedure: 1. Select the configuration option Adopting configuration from a file. 2. Select [Browse...] and select the desired file. 3. Select [Import file]. Configuration with the Installation Assistant (Recommended) Figure 9: Layout of the installation assistant...

  • Page 42: Starting The Self-Test (For Italy Only)

    7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 5. To correct settings you made, select [Back], navigate to the desired step, correct settings and select [Save and continue]. 6. Once all settings are correct, select [Next] in the summary. ☑ The start page of the user interface opens.

  • Page 43: Using The Inverter User Interface

    Firefox (as of version 25), Safari (as of version iOS 7) or Google Chrome (as of version 29). ☐ The personal SMA Grid Guard code of the Installer must be available for the changing of grid-relevant settings after completion of the first ten operating hours (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code"...

  • Page 44: Establishing A Direct Connection Via Ethernet

    Explorer (as of version 10), Safari (as of version 7), Opera (as of version 17) or Google Chrome (as of version 30). ☐ The personal SMA Grid Guard code of the Installer must be available for the changing of grid-relevant settings after completion of the first ten operating hours (see certificate "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code"...

  • Page 45: Establishing A Connection Via Ethernet In The Local Network

    After the IP address has been confirmed by pressing the enter key, a message might appear indicating that the connection to the user interface of the inverter is not secure. SMA Solar Technology AG guarantees that calling up the user interface is secure. • Continue loading the user interface.

  • Page 46: Logging In And Out Of The User Interface

    8 Using the Inverter User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG ☐ The personal SMA Grid Guard code of the Installer must be available for the changing of grid-relevant settings after completion of the first ten feed-in hours (see certificate "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com).

  • Page 47: Start Page Design Of The User Interface

    SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Using the Inverter User Interface Start Page Design of the User Interface Figure 10: Start page design of the user interface (example) Operating Manual SB15-25-1VL-40-BE-en-11...

  • Page 48: Device Configuration

    – Importing a proxy certificate (not available with devices having an iOS operating system) – Start the self-test User settings Provides the following functions, depending on the user group logged in: • Start the installation assistant • SMA Grid Guard login • Logout SB15-25-1VL-40-BE-en-11 Operating Manual...
  • Page 49 Description tion Help Provides the following functions: • Displaying information on Open Source licenses used • Link to the website of SMA Solar Technology AG Status bar Displays the following information: • Inverter serial number • Inverter firmware version • IP addresses of the inverter within the local network and/ or IP address of the inverter during WLAN connection •...

  • Page 50: Changing The Password

    8 Using the Inverter User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Changing the Password The password for the inverter can be changed for both user groups. Furthermore, the user group Installer can change the password for the user group User as well as its own password.

  • Page 51: Configuration Of The Inverter

    3. Call up the menu Device Parameters. 4. Select [Edit parameters]. 5. Log in using the SMA Grid Guard code to change those parameters designated by a lock (only for installers): • Select the menu User Settings (see Section 8.3, page 47).

  • Page 52: Starting The Installation Assistant

    The installation assistant leads you step-by-step through the steps necessary for the initial configuration of the inverter. Requirements: ☐ When configuring after completion of the first ten operating hours, the SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com). Procedure: 1.

  • Page 53: Configuring Feed-In Management

    After activating the interface, the communication ports of both IP protocols can be changed. For information on commissioning and configuration of the Modbus interface, see the Technical Information "SMA Modbus® Interface" or in the Technical Information "SunSpec® Modbus® Interface" at www.SMA-Solar.com. Operating Manual...

  • Page 54: Setting Sma Optitrac Global Peak

    Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak For partially shaded PV modules, you should set the interval at which the inverter is to optimize the MPP of the PV system. If you do not want to use SMA OptiTrac Global Peak feature, you can deactivate the feature.

  • Page 55: Adopting A Configuration From A File

    Configuration in a File", page 54). When saving, only the device parameters will be adopted, not any passwords. Requirements: ☐ The SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com). ☐ Changes to grid-relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator.

  • Page 56: Deactivating Grounding Conductor Monitoring

    9 Configuration of the Inverter SMA Solar Technology AG The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 9.1 "Changing Operating Parameters", page 51). Parameters Value/range Resolution Default Application ID 0 to 16384 16384 GOOSE-Mac address 01:0C:CD:01:00:00 to...

  • Page 57: Switching The Dynamic Power Display Off

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Configuration of the Inverter Removing a detected energy meter from the PV system If only one energy meter is detected by the inverter, this will be added to the PV system automatically. Removal via the menu Device configuration is not possible in this case. To remove the energy meter from the PV system, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 58 9 Configuration of the Inverter SMA Solar Technology AG Switching WLAN Off If you would like to switch the WLAN function off completely, you must switch off both the direct connection and the connection in the local network. Procedure: • To switch off the direct connection in the parameter group PV system communication >...

  • Page 59: 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. Always adhere to the prescribed sequence.
  • Page 60 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 7. Ensure that no voltage is present at the DC inputs on the inverter using a suitable measuring device. 8. Loosen the swivel nuts. 9. Loosen the screws of the connection cap and remove the connection cap.

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Inverter

    SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Cleaning the Inverter 11 Cleaning the Inverter Damage to the inverter due to the use of cleaning agents • If the inverter is dirty, clean the enclosure, the enclosure lid, the type label and the LEDs using only clean water and a cloth.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Installer. The password for the user group Installer is the same as the system password in Sunny Portal. Procedure: 1. Request PUK (application form available at www.SMA-Solar.com). 2. Activate the user interface (see Section 8.1, page 43). 3. Enter the PUK instead of the password into the field Password.

  • Page 63: Event Messages

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12.2 Event Messages Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 101 to 103 Grid fault The grid voltage or grid impedance at the connection point of the inverter is too high. The inverter has disconnected from the utility grid.
  • Page 64 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Grid fault The ten-minute average value of the grid voltage is no longer within the per- missible range. The grid voltage or grid impedance at the connection point is too high.
  • Page 65 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Grid fault The power frequency is not within the permissible range. The inverter has dis- connected from the utility grid. Corrective measures: • If possible, check the power frequency and observe how often fluctuations occur.
  • Page 66 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Frq. not permitted > Check parameter The power frequency is not within the permissible range. The inverter has dis- connected from the utility grid. Corrective measures: • If possible, check the power frequency and observe how often fluctuations occur.
  • Page 67 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 1001 L/N swapped > Check connection The connection of L and N is swapped. Corrective measures: • Ensure that L and N are correctly connected (see Section 6.3.2, page 27).
  • Page 68 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 3401 DC overvoltage > Disconnect generator Overvoltage at the DC input. This can destroy the inverter. This message is signalized additionally by rapid flashing of the LEDs. Corrective measures: •...
  • Page 69 • If this message is displayed frequently with medium irradiation, ensure that the PV array is correctly rated. 6001 to 6438 Self diagnosis > Interference device The cause must be determined by the SMA Service Line. Corrective measures: • Contact the Service (see Section 17 "Contact", page 91). 6501 to 6509 Self-diagnosis >...
  • Page 70 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7001 to 7002 Sensor fault A temperature sensor in the inverter is defective and the inverter interrupts the feed-in operation. The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: •...
  • Page 71 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7333 Update transport failed Update file could not be copied to the inverter's internal memory. In the event of connection with the inverter via WLAN, a poor connection quality can be the cause.
  • Page 72 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7350 Transfer of a configuration file has started The configuration file is being transferred. 7351 Update WLAN The inverter is updating the WLAN module. 7352 Update of WLAN not successful The update of the WLAN module failed.
  • Page 73 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7701 to 7703 Self diagnosis > Interference device The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact the Service (see Section 17 "Contact", page 91). 8003 Active power limited derating The inverter has reduced its power output for more than ten minutes due to ex- cessive temperature.
  • Page 74 9003 Grid parameter locked Changes to the grid parameters are now blocked. In order to be able to make changes to the grid parameters, from now on you must log in using the SMA Grid Guard code. 9005 Changing of grid parameters not possible > Ensure DC supply This error can have the following causes: •...
  • Page 75 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10249 [Interface]: network overloaded The network is overloaded. There is no data exchange between the devices. Corrective measures: • Reduce the number of devices in the network.
  • Page 76 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10254 [Interface]: duplex mode goes to [Full / Half] The duplex mode (data transfer mode) has changed. The cause for the status [Half] can be a defective plug, a defective cable or the pulling or plugging of the network connector.

  • Page 77: Checking The Pv System For Ground Faults

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10286 WLAN connection lost The inverter has lost WLAN connection to the selected network. Corrective measures: • Ensure that the WLAN router or WLAN Access Point is still active.
  • Page 78 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Danger to life due to electric shock In the event of a ground fault, high voltages can be present. • Touch the cables of the PV array on the insulation only. • Do not touch any parts of the substructure or frame of the PV array.
  • Page 79 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Example: Location of the ground fault The example shows a ground fault between the second and third PV module. 3. If a definite ground fault cannot be measured and the message is still displayed, measure the insulation resistance.
  • Page 80 40 MOhm and for polycrystalline and monocrystalline PV modules approximately 50 MOhm per PV module (for further information on calculating the insulation resistance see the Technical Information "Insulation Resistance (Riso) of Non-Galvanically Isolated PV Systems" at www.SMA-Solar.com). Required devices: ☐ Suitable device for safe disconnection and short-circuiting ☐...

  • Page 81: Updating The Firmware

    Requirements: ☐ An update file with the desired inverter firmware must be available. The update file is, for example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA- Solar.com. Procedure: 1. Activate the user interface (see Section 8.1, page 43).
  • Page 82 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: Danger to life due to high voltages • Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 10, page 59). • Wait five minutes until the capacitors have discharged. 2. To prevent water or dust entering the interior of the inverter, clean and dry the lid prior to removal.

  • Page 83: Recommissioning The Inverter

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Recommissioning the Inverter 13 Recommissioning the Inverter Requirements: ☐ The inverter must be correctly mounted. ☐ The circuit breaker must be correctly rated. ☐ All cables must be correctly connected. Procedure: 1. Attach the connection cap to the inverter using the three screws and a Torx screwdriver (TX20) (torque: 3.5 Nm).

  • Page 84: Decommissioning The Inverter

    14 Decommissioning the Inverter SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Decommissioning the Inverter To decommission the inverter completely upon completion of its service life, proceed as described in this Section. Risk of injury when lifting the inverter, or if it is dropped The inverter weighs 9 kg.

  • Page 85: Technical Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Technical Data 15 Technical Data DC Input SB1.5-1VL-40 SB2.5-1VL-40 Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 1600 W 2650 W Maximum input voltage 600 V 600 V MPP voltage range 160 V to 500 V 260 V to 500 V Rated input voltage 360 V 360 V Minimum usable input voltage 50 V...

  • Page 86: Protective Devices

    15 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG SB1.5-1VL-40 SB2.5-1VL-40 Maximum output current under fault 12 A 19 A conditions Inrush current < 20% of the nominal AC < 20% of the nominal AC current for a maximum of current for a maximum of 10 ms 10 ms Rated power frequency 50 Hz...

  • Page 87: General Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Technical Data General Data Width x height x depth 460 mm x 357 mm x 122 mm Weight 9.2 kg Length x width x height of the packaging 597 mm x 399 mm x 238 mm Weight including packaging 11.5 kg Climatic category in accordance with 4K4H IEC 60721-3-4 Environmental category Outdoors...

  • Page 88: Climatic Conditions

    15 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Grid configurations TN-C, TN-S, TN-CS, TT (if V  < 30 V), IT, Delta N_PE IT, split phase National standards and approvals, as per AS 4777, C10/11/2012, CEI 0-21, 01/2017* EN 50438:2013, DIN EN 62109-1, G83/2, IEC 62109-2, NBR16149, NEN-EN50438, NRS097-2-1, RD1699/413, VDE 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N 4105, VFR2014...

  • Page 89: Data Storage Capacity

    SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Technical Data Network swivel nut Hand-tight Additional grounding terminal 6.0 Nm Data Storage Capacity Energy yields in the course of the day 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 1024 events Event messages for installers...

  • Page 90: Spare Parts

    16 Spare Parts SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Spare Parts You will find the spare parts for your product in the following overview. If required, these can be ordered from SMA Solar Technology AG or your distributor. Designation Brief description SMA order...

  • Page 91: Contact

    SMA Solar Technology AG 17 Contact 17 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMA Service Line. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type • Inverter serial number •...
  • Page 92 +562 2820 2101 08600SUNNY (08600 78669) Perú International: +27 (0)21 826 0600 SMA Online Service Center: www.SMA-Service.com Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd. Other countries International SMA Service Line Sydney Niestetal Toll free for Australia: 00800 SMA SERVICE 1800 SMA AUS (+800 762 7378423) (1800 762 287) International: +61 2 9491 4200...

  • Page 93: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    (LVD) • Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE) 1999/05/EC 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. The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.SMA- Solar.com.
  • Page 94 www.SMA-Solar.com...

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