Notes On This Manual; Validity - SMA Sunny Island 2012 Technical Description

SMA Solar Technology AG

1 Notes on this Manual

This technical description explains the functioning, correct installation and operation of a stand-
alone grid system. It describes the Sunny Island 2012 / 2224 inverter as well as the Sunny Remote
Control 1 display.
Information on the following topics can be found in the respectively labeled sections:
- Installation:
- Commissioning:
- Functions:
- Appendix:

1.1 Validity

The technical description applies to the Sunny Island 2012 / 2224 firmware versions 2.0 and later
(see chapter 4.2 "Name Plate/Firmware Version" (Page 20)).
You can read the firmware version of your Sunny Island 2012 / 2224 on the display using the
"312.02 FwVer" parameter (see section 17.3 "Diagnosis" (Page 178)).
Information
The following applications are only possible with firmware versions 3.0 and above:
• Connection of two or three Sunny Island 2012 / 2224 devices to a 1-phase
parallel system
• Connection of two or three Sunny Island 2012 / 2224 devices to a 3-phase
parallel system
The stand-alone grid system devices may only be operated within the intended area of application
described in this documentation.
• The use of a stand-alone grid system to power life-sustaining medical devices is not permitted.
• The Sunny Reomet Control 1 is suited only for installation in enclosed spaces (protection rating
IP20).
• The Sunny Island 2012 / 2224 has been designed for use at elevations of up to 2600 m
above sea level. Please contact SMA Solar Technology AG before using the device at
elevations above 2600 m.
A performance loss of 0.5 % per every 100 m is to be expected starting at an elevation of
2000 m above sea level.
Technical Description
Chapter 2 "System Overview" (Page 12)
Chapter 8 "Control Elements" (Page 70)
Chapter 11 "Additional Functions" (Page 117)
Chapter 16 "Maintenance and Care" (Page 158)
Notes on this Manual
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