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SUNNY TRIPOWER 15000TL / 20000TL /
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  • Page 1 Operating manual SUNNY TRIPOWER 15000TL / 20000TL / 25000TL ENGLISH STP15-25TL-30-BE-en-14 | Version 1.4...
  • Page 2 SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is the property of SMA Solar Technology AG. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Information on this Document..........Validity ........................Target Group......................Content and Structure of this Document ..............Levels of Warning Messages ..................Symbols in the Document ..................Typographies in the Document.................. Designation in the document ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning Procedure ..................33 Configuring the Country Data Set................33 Commissioning the Inverter..................40 Configuration................43 Configuration Procedure.................... 43 Integrating the Inverter into the Network..............43 Changing Operating Parameters................44 Configuring the Modbus Function................44 Configuring Q on Demand 24/7 ................

  • Page 5: Information On This Document

    1 Information on this Document Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for: • STP 15000TL-30 (Sunny Tripower 15000TL) • STP 17000TL-30 (Sunny Tripower 17000TL) • STP 20000TL-30 (Sunny Tripower 20000TL) • STP 25000TL-30 (Sunny Tripower 25000TL) Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and end users.

  • Page 6: Symbols In The Document

    1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG NOTICE Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage. Symbols in the Document Symbol Explanation Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not safety-rele-...

  • Page 7: Additional Information

    SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document Additional Information For more information, please go to www.SMA-Solar.com. Title and information content Type of information "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" Form "SMA GRID GUARD 10.0 - Grid management services through Technical Information SMA Inverter"...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Alterations to the SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.
  • Page 9 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working. The product has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements. As with all electrical or electronical devices, there are residual risks despite careful construction. To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
  • Page 10 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG WARNING Danger to life due to fire or explosion In rare cases, an explosive gas mixture can be generated inside the inverter under fault conditions. In this state, switching operations can cause a fire inside the inverter or explosion.
  • Page 11 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety NOTICE Damage to the enclosure seal in subfreezing conditions If you open the product when temperatures are below freezing, the enclosure seals can be damaged. Moisture can penetrate the product and damage it. • Only open the product if the ambient temperature is not below -5°C.
  • Page 12 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG Change to the names and units of grid parameters to comply with the grid- connection requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (valid from April 27, 2019) To comply with the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from April 27, 2019) the names and units of grid parameters were changed.

  • Page 13: 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. The delivery may contain parts that are not required for the installation of this inverter.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    4 Product Overview SMA Solar Technology AG Product Overview Product Description The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter, with 2 MPP trackers, that converts the direct current of the PV array to grid-compliant, three-phase current and feeds it into the utility grid.

  • Page 15: Symbols On The Product

    SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Overview Position Designation Display (optional) The display shows the current operating data and events or errors (see Section 10.1 "Event Messages", page 54). Lower enclosure lid Upper enclosure lid 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.

  • Page 16: Interfaces And Functions

    4 Product Overview SMA Solar Technology AG Symbol Explanation Inverter Together with the green LED, this symbol indicates the operating state of the in- verter. No function Three-phase alternating current with neutral conductor Direct current The product is has no galvanic isolation.
  • Page 17 SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Overview SMA Speedwire/Webconnect The inverter is equipped with SMA Speedwire/Webconnect as standard. SMA Speedwire/ Webconnect is a type of communication based on the Ethernet standard. This enables inverter- optimized 10/100 Mbit data transmission between Speedwire devices in PV systems and the software Sunny Explorer.

  • Page 18: Led Signals

    4 Product Overview SMA Solar Technology AG SMA OptiTrac Global Peak SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is an advancement of SMA OptiTrac and allows the operating point of the inverter to follow the optimal operating point of the PV array (MPP) precisely at all times. In addition, with the aid of SMA OptiTrac Global Peak, the inverter detects several maximum power points in the available operating range, such as may occur particularly with partially shaded strings.

  • Page 19: Mounting

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting Mounting Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the Mounting Location: WARNING 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: Ø 11 Figure 4: Position of the anchoring points(Dimensions in mm) 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 2224 Figure 5: Recommended clearances(Dimensions in mm) Mounting the Inverter Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ At least two screws suitable for the support surface (diameter: 10 mm at maximum) ☐...
  • Page 22 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation. • Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently during operation.
  • Page 23 SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 10. Flip the lower enclosure lid up and remove it. 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.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Overview of the Connection Area 6.1.1 View from Below Figure 6: Enclosure openings at the bottom of the inverter Position Designation Pin connector for the DC load-break switch Enclosure opening M20 with filler plug for the connection cable of the multi- function relay or SMA Power Control Module...

  • Page 25: Interior View

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6.1.2 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...

  • Page 26: Ac Connection

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG AC Connection 6.2.1 Requirements for the AC Connection Cable requirements: ☐ The conductors must consist of copper. ☐ External diameter: 14 mm to 25 mm ☐ Conductor cross-section: 6 mm² to 16 mm² ☐ Maximum conductor cross-section with bootlace ferrule: 10 mm²...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Inverter To The Utility Grid

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Overvoltage category: The inverter can be used in grids of overvoltage category III or lower in accordance with IEC 60664-1. That means that the inverter can be permanently connected to the grid-connection point of a building. In case of installations with long outdoor cabling routes, additional measures to reduce overvoltage category IV to overvoltage category III are required (see the Technical...
  • Page 28 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4. Insert the cable gland from the outside into the enclosure opening and tighten it from the inside with the counter nut. 5. Route the AC cable into the inverter through the cable gland. If necessary, slightly loosen the swivel nut of the cable gland.

  • Page 29: Connecting Additional Grounding

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 14. Tighten the swivel nut of the cable gland. 6.2.3 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 terminal for the AC cable fails.

  • Page 30: Dc Connection

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG DC Connection 6.3.1 Requirements for the DC Connection Requirements for the PV modules per input: ☐ All PV modules should be of the same type. ☐ All PV modules should be aligned and tilted identically.
  • Page 31 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection NOTICE 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 due to overvoltage. • If the open-circuit voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the inverter, do not connect any strings to the inverter and check the design of the PV system.

  • Page 32: Retrofitting The Surge Arrester Type Ii

    6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 8. Insert the DC connectors with sealing plugs into the corresponding DC inputs on the inverter. ☑ The DC connectors snap into place. 9. Ensure that the DC connectors with sealing plugs are securely in place.

  • Page 33: Commissioning

    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.
  • Page 34 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Country data set for operation with external decoupling protection When operating the PV system with an external decoupling protection, the inverter with a firmware version ≤ 2.99.99.R has the country data set Medium-Voltage Directive (Germany) or MVtgDirective and with a firmware version ≥...
  • Page 35 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Country data set Display lan- Country guage VDE0126-1-1 German Germany, Switzer- land VDE-AR-N4105* German Germany VDE-AR-N4105- German Germany HP** VDE0126-1-1 French Switzerland, France VFR2014 French France VDE0126-1-1 Italian Switzerland AS 4777.3 English Australia AS 4777.2...
  • Page 36 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Country data set Display lan- Country guage C10/11/2012 Dutch Belgium Medium-Voltage German Germany Directive Ger- many Medium-Voltage English Various countries Directive Ger- many Medium-Voltage French France Directive Ger- many Medium-Voltage Spanish Spain Directive Ger-...
  • Page 37 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Country data set Display lan- Country guage Island mode English 60 Hz Island mode German 60 Hz Island mode French 60 Hz Island mode Spanish 60 Hz Island mode Italian 60 Hz Island mode Greek 60 Hz Island mode Czech 60 Hz...
  • Page 38 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Country data set Display lan- Country guage DE VDE-AR- German Germany N4105:2018 generator >4.6 DE VDE-AR- German Germany N4110:2018 generator int. De- coup. Protection Device DE VDE-AR- German Germany N4110:2018 generator ext. De- coup. Protection...
  • Page 39 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning Country data set Display lan- Country guage Italian Various EU coun- EN50549-1:201 tries 8 LV Spanish Various EU coun- EN50549-1:201 tries 8 LV Dutch Various EU coun- EN50549-1:201 tries 8 LV GB ENA-EREC- English...

  • Page 40: Commissioning The Inverter

    7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG DANGER 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 11, page 75). 3. Set the rotary switches A and B to the required position using a flat-blade screwdriver (blade width: 2.5 mm).
  • Page 41 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 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.
  • Page 42 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 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.

  • Page 43: Configuration

    SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration 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.

  • Page 44: Changing Operating Parameters

    8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG Changing Operating Parameters This section describes the basic procedure for changing operating parameters. Always change operating parameters as described in this section. Some function-sensitive parameters can only be viewed and changed by qualified persons (for further information on changing parameters, refer to the manual of the communication product).

  • Page 45: Configuring Q On Demand 24/7

    SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration Data security during enabled Modbus interface If you enable the Modbus interface, there is a risk that unauthorized users may access and manipulate the data or devices in your PV system. To ensure data security, take appropriate protective measures such as: •...

  • Page 46: Reducing The Attenuation Of Ripple Control Signals

    8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG 7. Select [Edit]. 8. Select the parameter group System and device control system > Inverter > Configuration of the static voltage stability. 9. Set the parameter Operating mode of the static voltage stability to the desired operating mode.
  • Page 47 SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see Section 8.3 "Changing Operating Parameters", page 44). Procedure: • Select the parameter Cycle time of the OptiTrac Global Peak algorithm or MPPShdw.CycTms and set the required time interval. The ideal time interval is usually six minutes.

  • Page 48: Operation

    9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Operation Display Overview The display shows the current operating data of the inverter (e.g. current power, daily energy, total energy) as well as events or errors. Power and energy are displayed as bars in a diagram.
  • Page 49 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation Position Symbol Explanation When output voltage is displayed: line conductors between which the output voltage is present When output current is displayed: line conductor to which the output current is allocated Utility grid Event number of an error on the utility grid side...

  • Page 50: Activating And Operating The Display

    9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Activating and Operating the Display You can activate and operate the display by tapping on the enclosure lid. Procedure: 1. Activate the display. Tap on the enclosure lid once. ☑ The backlight is switched on.

  • Page 51: Calling Up Display Messages Of The Start-Up Phase

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation Country data set Display lan- Country guage Retained Dutch Dependent on pa- rameter set Retained Slovenian Dependent on pa- rameter set Retained Bulgarian Dependent on pa- rameter set Retained Polish Dependent on pa- rameter set...
  • Page 52 9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG The update from firmware version ≤ 2.99.99.R to ≥ 3.00.00.R is only possible with the country data set "Other standard." To update the firmware from ≤ 2.99.99.R to ≥ 3.00.00.R the country data set must be set to Other standard.
  • Page 53 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation 10. Loosen the screw of the communication assembly and slightly flip up the communication assembly. 11. Slightly press in the SD memory card and release it. ☑ The SD memory card jumps out of the slot.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Event Messages Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 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 55 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting 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 56 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Grid fault The inverter has detected an excessively high proportion of direct current in the grid current. Corrective measures: 1. Check the grid connection for direct current.
  • Page 57 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 3301 Unstable operation > Generator output too low There is not enough power at the DC input of the inverter for stable operation. This may be caused by snow on the PV modules or insufficient irradiation. The inverter interrupts feed-in operation and can no longer connect to the utility grid.
  • Page 58 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 3401 3402 DC overvoltage > Disconnect generator Overvoltage at the DC input. This can destroy the inverter. Corrective measures: 1. Immediately disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources.
  • Page 59 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 3801 3802 DC overcurrent > Check generator Overcurrent at the DC input. The inverter briefly interrupts feed-in operation. Corrective measures: • If this message is displayed frequently, ensure that the PV array has been correctly rated and wired.
  • Page 60 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 6603 6604 Self-diagnosis > Overload The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact the service. 6606 Interference device The cause must be determined by the Service.
  • Page 61 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7101 SD memory card defective The SD memory card is not formatted. Corrective measures: • Re-format the SD memory card. • Re-save the files to the SD memory card.
  • Page 62 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7201 7202 Data stor. not poss. Internal error. The inverter continues to feed into the utility grid. Corrective measures: • Contact the service. 7303 Update main CPU failed The cause must be determined by the Service.
  • Page 63 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7326 Webconnect update failed Update of Webconnect module failed. Corrective measures: • Retry update. • If the error recurs, contact the Service. 7701 7702 Self diagnosis > Interference device 7703 The cause must be determined by the Service.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Fans

    10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 9003 Grid parameter locked The parameters are now locked. You cannot change the parameters. Corrective measures: • Unlock the parameters with the SMA Grid Guard code. 9005 Changing of grid parameters not possible > Ensure DC supply PV power is too low for setting the country data set.

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Fan On The Left-Hand Side Of The Enclosure

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting 4. Press the locking tabs on the fan toward the center of the fan. 5. Carefully remove the fan from the inverter. 6. Release and remove the fan plug. NOTICE Damage to the fan due to compressed air •...
  • Page 66 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG • Turn the rotary fastener of the ventilation grid with a flat-blade screwdriver until the notch is in a vertical position. • Remove the ventilation grid. Use a screwdriver to gently lever open the ventilation grid.

  • Page 67: Checking The Function Of The Fans

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting 9. After cleaning, insert the fan plug into the pin connector until it snaps into place. 10. Insert the fan into the inverter until it snaps into place. 11. Attach the ventilation grids on the right-hand and left-hand sides of the inverter: •...

  • Page 68: Checking The Pv System For Ground Faults

    10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Check whether air is being drawn in through the bottom and is coming out of the upper ventilation grid and whether the fan is making any unusual noises. If no air is being drawn in through the bottom, no air is coming out of the ventilation grid, or the fan is making unusual noises, then the fan may have been installed incorrectly.
  • Page 69 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting Test by Measuring the Voltage Proceed as follows to check each string in the PV system for ground faults. Procedure: DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages • Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 11, page 75).
  • Page 70 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Test by Measuring the Insulation Resistance If the voltage measurement does not provide sufficient evidence of a ground fault, the insulation resistance measurement can provide more exact results. Figure 9: Schematic diagram of the measurement...

  • Page 71: Checking The Function Of The Surge Arresters

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting 3. Install the short circuit device. 4. Connect the measuring device for insulation resistance. 5. Short-circuit the first string. 6. Set the test voltage. The test voltage should be as close as possible to the maximum system voltage of the PV modules but must not exceed it (see datasheet of the PV modules).

  • Page 72: Replacing The Surge Arrester

    Allen key (AF 3) in the sequence 1 to 4 (torque: 3 Nm ± 0.3 Nm). 5. Recommission the inverter (see Section 7.3, page 40). 10.6 Replacing the Surge Arrester If at least one surge arrester is defective, SMA Solar Technology AG recommends replacing all surge arresters. Procedure: DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock •...
  • Page 73 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Troubleshooting 2. Release the screws on the DC protective cover using an Allen key (AF 3), lift the DC protective cover upwards from below and remove it. 3. Pull all surge arresters out of the slots. To do so, squeeze the grooved areas on the left and right sides of the surge arrester.
  • Page 74 10 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 7. Tighten all four screws on the DC protective cover with an Allen key (AF 3) in the sequence 1 to 4 (torque: 3 Nm ± 0.3 Nm). STP15-25TL-30-BE-en-14 Operating manual...

  • Page 75: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 11 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 76 11 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 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). 9. Lift and remove the lower enclosure lid from below.
  • Page 77 SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 13. If the neutral conductor is connected, use an appropriate multimeter to ensure that no voltage is present at the AC connecting terminal block between L1 and N, L2 and N, and L3 and N.

  • Page 78: Procedure For Receiving A Replacement Device

    Under fault conditions, the inverter may need to be replaced. If this is the case, you will receive a replacement device from SMA Solar Technology AG. If you received a replacement device, replace the defective inverter with the replacement device as described in this section.
  • Page 79 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Procedure for Receiving a Replacement Device CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts • Wait 30 minutes before disassembling the inverter. This will allow the enclosure to cool down and thus prevent burn injuries.
  • Page 80 12 Procedure for Receiving a Replacement Device SMA Solar Technology AG • Position the upper enclosure lid with the six screws and conical spring washers on the enclosure and tighten it using an Allen key (AF 4) in the order 1 to 6 (torque: 6 Nm ±...
  • Page 81 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Procedure for Receiving a Replacement Device 3. Tighten all six screws of the lower enclosure lid using an Allen key (AF3) 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 lid, which would keep it from sealing correctly.

  • Page 82: Decommissioning The Inverter

    13 Decommissioning the Inverter SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning the Inverter To decommission the inverter completely upon completion of its service life, proceed as described in this Section. If the inverter is defective and you have received a replacement device, observe the information on how to proceed when receiving a replacement device (see Section 12 "Procedure...
  • Page 83 SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning the Inverter CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts • Wait 30 minutes for the enclosure to cool down. 9. If the inverter is protected from being lifted off, unscrew the screws out of the lower drill holes in the rear panel of the inverter.

  • Page 84: Technical Data

    14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Technical Data DC Input STP 15000TL-30 STP 17000TL-30 STP 20000TL-30 STP 25000TL-30 Maximum DC 15330 W 17374 W 20440 W 25550 W power at cos φ = 1 Maximum input 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V voltage MPP voltage 240V to 800 V 275 V to 800 V 320 V to 800 V...
  • Page 85 SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Technical Data AC Output STP 15000TL-30 STP 17000TL-30 STP 20000TL-30 STP 25000TL-30 Rated power at 15000 W 17000 W 20000 W 25000 W 230 V, 50 Hz Maximum appar- 15000 VA 17000 VA 20000 VA 25000 VA ent AC power Rated grid voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V 230 V Nominal AC volt- 220 V / 230 V /...
  • Page 86 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG STP 15000TL-30 STP 17000TL-30 STP 20000TL-30 STP 25000TL-30 Displacement overexcited overexcited overexcited overexcited power factor, ad- underexcited underexcited underexcited underexcited justable Feed-in phases Phase connection Surge category in accordance with IEC 62109-1 * Depending on the configured country data set Efficiency STP 15000TL-30 STP 17000TL-30 STP 20000TL-30 STP 25000TL-30...
  • Page 87 SMA Solar Technology AG 14 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-...
  • Page 88 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Multifunction relay Optional SMA Power Control Module Optional Surge arrester type II Optional Fans Width x height x depth 60 mm x 60 mm x 25.4 mm Noise emission, typical ≤29 dB(A) Maximum operating altitude 3000 m Air flow rate ≥ 40 m³/h Torques Upper lid screws 6 Nm ±...

  • Page 89: Spare Parts And Accessories

    15 Spare Parts and Accessories 15 Spare Parts and Accessories You will find the corresponding 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 Brief description...

  • Page 90: Contact

    16 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMA Service Line. The following data is required in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your service partner. The following data is required in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: •...
  • Page 91 SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Contact España SMA Ibérica Tecnología Solar, United King- SMA Solar UK Ltd. S.L.U. Portugal Milton Keynes Barcelona +44 1908 304899 +34 935 63 50 99 SMA Online Service Center: SMA Online Service Center: www.SMA-Service.com www.SMA-Service.com Italia SMA Italia S.r.l. Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd.

  • Page 92: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    (L 174/88, June 8, 2011) and 2015/863/EU (L 137/10, March 31, 2015) (RoHS) SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the products 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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