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 (214 pages)
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Circuitry overviews provide the basic principle of how a system must be set up and connected. The latest version of this document and the comprehensive manual for installation, commissioning, configuration and decommissioning of each SMA product can be found in PDF format or as eManual at www.SMA-Solar.com.
1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG The latest version of the documentation of the WattNode Modbus energy meter can be found at www.ctlsys.com. This document supplements the documents that are enclosed with each product and does not replace any locally applicable codes or standards.
[Key] • Placeholder for variable • Parameter WCtlHz.Hz# components (e.g., parameter names) Additional Information For more information, please go to www.SMA-Solar.com. Title and information content Type of information Hyperlink and QR-Code SUNNY BOY STORAGE 3.8-US / 5.0- Installation manual US / 6.0-US SBSxx-US-10-IA-xx-12.pdf...
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1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Title and information content Type of information Hyperlink and QR-Code SUNNY BOY STORAGE 3.8-US / 5.0- User Manual US / 6.0-US https://manuals.sma.de/SB- Sxx-US-10/en-US/in- dex.html "Approved batteries and battery commu- Technical Information SBS-Batterys-TI-de-11.pdf...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document LG Chem RESU10H www.lgchem.com BYD B-Box H http://www.eft-systems.de/us System Manual SBSUL9540-SH-en-10...
SMA Solar Technology AG Safety Intended Use The SMA Energy System is a storage system and optimizes self-consumption of PV energy and lowers the energy obtained from the utility grid by the following measures: • Intermediate storage of PV energy in the battery •...
SMA Solar Technology AG 3 System Components System Components Check the system scope of delivery for completeness and any apparent external damage. Contact your distributor if the delivery is incomplete or damaged. Figure 1: Main system components Position Designation Sunny Boy Storage The Sunny Boy Storage converts the direct current supplied by the battery...
4 System Overview SMA Solar Technology AG System Overview UTILITY SUNNY PORTAL GRID Solar energy Alternating current Communication CUSTOMER SYSTEM ENERGY METER (Modbus RTU) SMA PV SYSTEM SMA STORAGE SYSTEM Figure 2: Design of the system SBSUL9540-SH-en-10 System Manual...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 System Overview Circuitry Overview Overall System DISTRIBUTION BOARD ENERGY METER (Modbus RTU) SCHUTZEINRICHTUNG max. 200 A GRID-CONNECTION POINT SUNNY BOY with energy meter of the INVERTER STORAGE electric utility company LOADS UTILITY PV MODULES BATTERY...
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4 System Overview SMA Solar Technology AG Circuitry Overview Battery Communication Connection SUNNY BOY STORAGE with LG Chem RESUxxH SUNNY BOY STORAGE LG Chem RESUxxH A B C Clamping Assignment Clamping Assignment position position Not assigned ‒ ‒ Enable BAT EN GND - AUX...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 System Overview SUNNY BOY STORAGE with BYD BATTERY-BOX H BYD Battery-Box H SUNNY BOY STORAGE A B C Clamping Assignment Clamping Assignment position position Not assigned ‒ ‒ Enable EN 11 V + EN 11 V - CAN L (twisted pair conductors, at...
4 System Overview SMA Solar Technology AG Communication Overview SUNNY PORTAL Public Internet Ethernet LAN Modbus INTERNET ENERGY METER (Modbus RTU) ROUTER SUNNY BOY SUNNY BOY STORAGE SWITCH BATTERY Figure 4: Design of system communication SBSUL9540-SH-en-10 System Manual...
SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Installation Installation Requirements for the Installation 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.
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☐ Two electrical current strength transducers (mechanical and electrical characteristics of the selected electrical current strength transducers must be in accordance with the installation on site) ☐ One router for the connection to the Internet. SMA Solar Technology AG recommends using an Internet flat rate. ☐ One switch ☐...
SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Installation Requirements for data cable of battery: ☐ Twisted pair conductors ☐ Cable category: minimum CAT5e ☐ Shielding: yes ☐ Conductor cross-section: 0.25 mm² to 0.34 mm² (24 AWG to 16 AWG) ☐ Recommended number of conductor pairs: 4 ☐...
Only use approved batteries. The product must only be operated in connection with an intrinsically safe lithium-ion battery approved by SMA Solar Technology AG. An updated list of batteries approved by SMA Solar Technology AG is available at www.SMA-Solar.com. 1. Install the battery as specified by the manufacturer.
Battery Inverter SSID, IP address and necessary passwords • SSID in WLAN: SMA[serial number] (e.g. SMA0123456789) • Standard WLAN password (usable until completion of the configuration by means of the installation assistant or prior to the end of the first ten feed-in hours): SMA12345 •...
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☐ JavaScript must be enabled in the web browser of the end device. ☐ The 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 or installation assistant (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code"...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Commissioning 2. Select the configuration option Configuration with Installation Assistant. ☑ The installation assistant will open. 3. Make the network configuration or apply the automatic configuration and select [Save and next]. 4. Set the Automatic time synchronization to [On] and in the drop-down list Time zone select the desired time zone.
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6 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 5. Select the button [Active]. 6. Select the icon Create new power profile. 7. Enter the name of the power profile in the field Name of the power profile. 8. Select the entry Time of use in the drop-down list Operating mode of the power profile.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Commissioning 7. Enter the name of the power profile in the field Name of the power profile. 8. Select the entry Peak Load Shaving from the drop-down list Operating mode of the power profile. 9. Enter the target feed-in power in the field Limiting value for the grid feed-in. When this value is reached, charging of the battery with the surplus energy starts.
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7 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 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: • Inverters: – Device type – Firmware version –...