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SMA SUNNY BOY 3600 Operating Manual

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SUNNY BOY 3600 / 5000 SMART ENERGY
BATTERY PACK SMART ENERGY
SB36-50SE-BE-en-11 | 98-112900.02 | Version 1.1
AMERICAN ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual SUNNY BOY 3600 / 5000 SMART ENERGY BATTERY PACK SMART ENERGY SB36-50SE-BE-en-11 | 98-112900.02 | Version 1.1 AMERICAN ENGLISH...
  • 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

    Requirements for the AC Connection..........28 6.2.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid........30 6.2.3 Connecting Additional Grounding ..........31 Connecting the Network and SMA Energy Meter ......32 DC Connection..................34 6.4.1 Requirements for the DC Connection..........34 6.4.2 Connecting the PV Array ...............
  • Page 4 Setting the Active Power Limitation in case of PV System Control Failure ....................48 Ensuring Communication with the Purchased Electricity Meter ..49 8.10 Deactivating Grounding Conductor Monitoring ....... 49 8.11 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak........... 50 Operation .................. 51 LED Signals ..................51 Display Overview................51 Calling Up Display Messages of the Start-Up Phase......

  • Page 5: Sb36-50Se-Be-En-11

    SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents 12 Accessories ................62 13 Contact..................63 14 EC Declaration of Conformity ..........66 Operating Manual SB36-50SE-BE-en-11...

  • Page 6: Information On This Document

    1 Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for the following device types from firmware version 2.3.35.R: • SB 3600SE-10 (Sunny Boy 3600 Smart Energy) • SB 5000SE-10 (Sunny Boy 5000 Smart Energy) Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and end users. Only qualified persons with the appropriate skills (see Section 2.2 "Skills of Qualified Persons", page 9) are allowed to perform...
  • Page 7 A problem that might occur Nomenclature Complete designation Designation in this document Battery Pack Smart Energy Battery Pack Sunny Boy 3600 / 5000 Smart Energy Inverter Sunny Boy 3600 / 5000 Smart Energy with Product Battery Pack Smart Energy Operating Manual SB36-50SE-BE-en-11...

  • Page 8: Safety

    1.4 μF (for information on how to calculate the coupling capacity, see the Technical Information "Leading Leakage Currents" at www.SMA-Solar.com). 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 9: Skills Of Qualified Persons

    SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety 2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualified person". Qualified persons must have the following skills: • Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated •...
  • Page 10 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG Danger to life due to high voltages on the Battery Pack Lethal voltage is present at the pin connector for the power cable. Reaching into the pin connector for the power cable can result in lethal electric shock.
  • Page 11 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation. • During operation, do not touch any parts other than the enclosure lid of 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 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 13: Product Description

    The type label uniquely identifies the inverter. You will require the information on the type label to use the inverter safely and when seeking customer support from the SMA Service Line. You will find the following information on the type label: •...
  • Page 14 The type label uniquely identifies the Battery Pack. You will require the infor- mation on the type label to use the Battery Pack safely and when seeking cus- tomer support from the SMA Service Line. You will find the following informa- tion on the type label: •...
  • Page 15 SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Symbol Explanation Danger This symbol indicates that the inverter must be additionally grounded if additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required at the installa- tion site (see Section 6.2.3 "Connecting Additional Grounding", page 31).

  • Page 16: Interfaces And Functions Of The Inverter

    4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Symbols on the Battery Pack Symbol Explanation Danger to life due to high voltages The Battery Pack operates at high voltages. All work on the Battery Pack must be carried out by qualified persons only.

  • Page 17: System Overview

    MPP precisely at all times. In addition, with the aid of SMA OptiTrac Global Peak, the inverter can detect the presence of several maximum power points in the available operating range, such as may occur particularly with partially shaded strings. SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is enabled by default.
  • Page 18 SMA radio-controlled sockets. The Sunny Home Manager transmits specifications to the Sunny Boy Smart Energy for charging and discharging the Battery Pack. If required by the grid operator, the Sunny Home Manager also limits the active power feed-in of the Sunny Boy Smart Energy, taking into consideration the current consumption in the household.
  • Page 19 Utility grid Feed-in and purchased electricity meter SMA Energy Meter Measuring device which detects electrical measured values at the connection point and makes them available via Speedwire. The SMA Energy Meter is a feed-in and purchased electricity meter. Operating Manual SB36-50SE-BE-en-11...
  • Page 20 Sunny Portal. In Sunny Portal, you can monitor the PV system and visualize the operating data. Figure 4: Overview of a system with Sunny Boy Smart Energy, Battery Pack and SMA Energy Meter (example) Position...
  • Page 21 Feed-in and purchased electricity meter SMA Energy Meter Measuring device which detects electrical measured values at the connection point and makes them available via Speedwire. The SMA Energy Meter is a net feed-in and purchased electricity meter. Operating Manual SB36-50SE-BE-en-11...

  • Page 22: Mounting

    5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 5.1 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 and the Battery Pack in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
  • Page 23 This will prevent any reduction in the power of the inverter or the Battery Pack as a result of excessive temperature (details of temperature derating of the inverter can be found in the Technical Information "Temperature Derating" at www.SMA-Solar.com). Operating Manual...
  • Page 24 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG ☐ Observe the recommended clearances to walls as well as to other inverters or objects. ☐ If multiple inverters are mounted in areas with high ambient temperatures, increase the clearances between the inverters and ensure sufficient fresh-air supply.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Inverter And Battery Pack

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 5.2 Mounting the Inverter and Battery Pack Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ Five screws suitable for the support surface (diameter: at least 6 mm) ☐ Five washers suitable for the screws (outer diameter: at least 18 mm) ☐...
  • Page 26 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Ensure that no cables are laid in the wall which could be damaged when drilling holes. Risk of injury when drilling through the wall mounting bracket If you drill through the wall mounting bracket, it could rotate and inflict cuts.

  • Page 27: Electrical Connection

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 Electrical Connection 6.1 Overview of the Connection Areas 6.1.1 View from Below Figure 8: Connection areas and enclosure openings at the bottom of the inverter Position Designation Cable gland M20x1.5 for the connection to the multifunction relay Enclosure opening with filler plug for the data cable USB pin connector for service purposes (e.g., firmware update)

  • Page 28: Interior View

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.1.2 Interior View Figure 9: Connection areas in the interior of the inverter Position Designation Rotary switch A for setting the country data set Rotary switch B for setting the display language Connecting terminal plate for the AC cable...
  • Page 29 • Use a load-break switch or circuit breaker as a load disconnection unit (for information and design examples, see the Technical Information "Circuit Breaker" at www.SMA-Solar.com). ☐ In PV systems with multiple inverters, protect each inverter with a separate circuit breaker.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Inverter To The Utility Grid

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.2.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid Requirements: ☐ The connection requirements of the grid operator must be met. ☐ The grid voltage must be in the permissible range. The exact operating range of the inverter is specified in the operating parameters.

  • Page 31: Connecting Additional Grounding

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6.2.3 Connecting Additional Grounding If local requirements stipulate the connection of additional grounding or equipotential bonding, you must 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 32: Connecting The Network And Sma Energy Meter

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.3 Connecting the Network and SMA Energy Meter Connection options: Figure 10: Connection option: Integrated Storage System (example) Figure 11: Connection option: Sunny Boy Smart Energy and SMA Energy Meter (example) Required material (not included in the scope of delivery): •...
  • Page 33 SMA Energy Meter and inverter must be connected with cables • In order to ensure data transmission from the SMA Energy Meter to the inverter, connect the SMA Energy Meter to the inverter with cables. Use a network cable which corresponds to the specified cable requirements.

  • Page 34: Dc Connection

    12. Connect the ends of the network cables to the SMA Energy Meter and the router/network switch. 13. Screw the swivel nut onto the cable gland.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Pv Array

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Use of Y adapters for parallel connection of strings The Y adapters must not be used to interrupt the DC circuit. • Do not use the Y adapters in the immediate vicinity of the inverter. The adapters must not be visible or freely accessible.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Inverter And The Battery Pack

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6.5 Connecting the Inverter and the Battery Pack 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 10, page 54).
  • Page 38 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Danger of crushing if the Battery Pack is moved to its end position on the wall mounting bracket with a jerk • Grip the Battery Pack by the handles and push it to the right as far as it will go.

  • Page 39: Commissioning

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 7 Commissioning 7.1 Procedure Before you can commission the inverter, you must check various settings and make changes if necessary. This section describes the procedure for commissioning and gives an overview of the steps you must always perform in the prescribed order.

  • Page 40: Commissioning The Inverter

    Battery Pack. ☐ The inverter must be connected to the network. ☐ The inverter must be connected to the SMA Energy Meter or to another suitable energy meter. Procedure: 1. Ensure that the DC load-break switch is turned to position OFF. This makes it possible to fit the enclosure lid to the enclosure.

  • Page 41: 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? • Rectify the error (see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com). 7.4 Self-Test in Accordance with CEI 0-21 for PV Systems ≤6 kW...
  • Page 42 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG The self-test is only required for inverters to be commissioned in Italy. The Italian standard requires that all inverters feeding into the utility grid are equipped with a self-test function in accordance with CEI 0-21. During the self-test, the inverter will consecutively check the reaction times for overvoltage, undervoltage, maximum frequency and minimum frequency.

  • Page 43: Restarting The Self-Test

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Example: Display messages for overvoltage test - Name of the test: Autotest (59.S1) 240.00V - Disconnection value: Valore di soglia con 230.00V - Normative value: Va. taratura 253.00V - Disconnection time: Tempo die intervento 0.02 s - Current line voltage: Tensione di rete Val.eff.: 229.80V...

  • Page 44: Configuration

    8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration 8.1 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.

  • Page 45: Integrating The Inverter Into The Network

    If the router does not support DHCP, automatic network configuration will not be possible and you will need to use SMA Connection Assist to integrate the inverter into the network. Requirements: ☐ The inverter and the SMA Energy Meter must be connected to the same Internet-enabled network. ☐ The inverter must be in operation.

  • Page 46: Creating A Sunny Portal System

    • If you are operating an Integrated Storage System, create a Sunny Home Manager system in Sunny Portal. • If you are operating the Sunny Boy Smart Energy and the SMA Energy Meter without Sunny Home Manager, create a Webconnect system in Sunny Portal.

  • Page 47: Setting The Lower Battery Charge Limit

    ☐ The inverter must be registered in the communication product. ☐ The changes to the grid-relevant operating parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator. ☐ When changing grid-relevant parameters, the SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see Certificate "Order Form for the SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com). Procedure: 1.

  • Page 48: Setting The Active Power Limit At The Grid-Connection Point

    You will only need to set the active power limit at the grid-connection point in systems with Sunny Boy Smart Energy and SMA Energy Meter. This will ensure that the inverter always feeds the maximum permissible PV power into the utility grid.

  • Page 49: Ensuring Communication With The Purchased Electricity Meter

    Communication with the purchased electricity meter must only be ensured for a system with Sunny Boy Smart Energy and SMA Energy Meter. If you are operating an Integrated Storage System and have created a Sunny Home Manager system in Sunny Portal, this action will not be required.

  • Page 50: Setting Sma Optitrac Global Peak

    8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG 8.11 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. The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 8.5 "Changing Operating Parameters", page 46).

  • Page 51: Operation

    The requirements for the connection to the utility grid have not been met. Red LED glowing Error The red LED indicates an error (for troubleshoot- ing, see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com Blue LED No function 9.2 Display Overview Figure 13: Layout of the display (example) Position...
  • Page 52 9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Position Symbol Explanation Active connection to a Speedwire network Active connection to Sunny Portal Multifunction relay is active The operating temperature range of the inverter has been ex- ceeded or the temperature of the Battery Pack is not in the opti-...

  • Page 53: Calling Up Display Messages Of The Start-Up Phase

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation Position Symbol Explanation Diagram with the power curve of the last 16 feed-in hours or the energy yields of the last 16 days • In order to switch between diagrams, tap once on the enclosure lid.

  • Page 54: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 1. Disconnect the circuit breaker and secure it against reconnection. 2. If the multifunction relay is used, switch off any supply voltage to the load.
  • Page 55 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9. Remove the data cable from the Battery Pack. Press the lateral brackets in and pull the plug out of the pin connector. 10. Remove the power cable from the Battery Pack.
  • Page 56 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 18. Ensure that no voltage is present on the AC connecting terminal plate between L and PE using a suitable measuring device. Insert the test probe into each round opening of the terminal.

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Technical Data 11 Technical Data 11.1 DC/AC DC Input SB 3600SE-10 SB 5000SE-10 Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 5,200 W 6,600 W Maximum input voltage 750 V 750 V MPP voltage range 175 V to 500 V 175 V to 500 V Rated input voltage 350 V...

  • Page 58: General Data

    11 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG SB 3600SE-10 SB 5000SE-10 Total harmonic distortion of the output cur- ≤ 4% ≤ 4% rent with total harmonic distortion of the AC voltage < 2%, and AC power > 50% of the rated power Maximum output current under fault condi- 34 A...
  • Page 59 SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Technical Data Length x width x height of the packaging of the 800 mm x 600 mm x 336 mm protective cover of the Battery Pack Transport weight of the inverter 38 kg Transport weight of the protective cover of the 4 kg battery Climatic category in accordance with IEC...

  • Page 60: Battery Pack

    11 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG 11.3 Battery Pack Continuous power 2 kW Effective capacity 2 kWh Rated battery voltage 150 V Battery voltage range 120 V to 166 V Maximum charge current 12.5 A Maximum discharge current 12.5 A Technology Lithium-ion polymer Width x height x depth...

  • Page 61: Climatic Conditions

    SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Technical Data SB 3600SE-10 SB 5000SE-10 Maximum permissible fuse protection 32 A 32 A Ground-fault monitoring Insulation monitoring: R Insulation monitoring: R  > 400,000 Ω  > 550,000 Ω All-pole sensitive residual-current monitoring Available Available unit 11.5 Climatic Conditions Installation in accordance with IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3K5 Extended temperature range 0°C to + 40°C...

  • Page 62: Accessories

    12 Accessories SMA Solar Technology AG 12 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 Brief description SMA order number...

  • Page 63: Contact

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Contact 13 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 •...
  • Page 64 Onduleurs : +33 472 09 04 40 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 Italia SMA Italia S.r.l. +39 02 8934-7299 Milano Κύπρος/Kıbrıs Βλέπε Ελλάδα/ Bkz. Ελλάδα (Yunanistan)
  • Page 65 International: +30 212 222 9 222 България Вижте Ελλάδα (Гърция) SMA Solar (Thailand) Co., Ltd. +66 2 670 6999 대한민국 SMA Technology Korea Co., Ltd. +82 2 508-8599 서울 +971 2 234-6177 SMA Middle East LLC Other countries International SMA Service Line Toll free worldwide: 00800 SMA SERVICE (+800 762 7378423) Niestetal Operating Manual SB36-50SE-BE-en-11...

  • Page 66: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    • 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. The entire EC Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.SMA- Solar.com.
  • Page 68 SMA Solar Technology www.SMA-Solar.com...

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