1.3 Additional Information You will find additional information on the device-specific technical data in the installation manual provided. You will find additional information on special subjects (e.g. description of the operating parameters) in the download area at www.SMA.de/en. User Manual SB33_38-BA-BEN114230...
Information on this Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 1.4 Symbols Used The following types of safety precautions and general information are used in this manual: DANGER! DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will directly result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the Sunny Boy for purposes other than those described here. Alternative uses, modifications to the Sunny Boy or the installation of component parts not expressly recommended or sold by SMA Solar Technology AG shall void any warranty claims and the operation permission. User Manual...
Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2.2 Safety Precautions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltage in the inverter. Even when no external voltage is present, there can still be high voltages in the inverter. The following work may only be carried out by an electrically qualified person: •...
4.2 "Display Messages during Operation" (page 12)). ® QR-Code ** for SMA bonus program You will find information on the SMA bonus program at www.SMA-Bonus.com. * This function is valid from firmware version 4.00. ** QR-Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Explanation Beware of hazardous voltage. The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter may be carried out by electrically qualified personnel only. Beware of hot surface.
SMA Solar Technology AG Product Overview 3 Product Overview BO Y SU N XX XX XX XX xx xx ϕ co s Position Designation Enclosure lid Display LEDs Green LED = Operation Red LED = Ground fault or varistor defective Yellow LED = Fault Fan guard Type label for the identification of the inverter via the serial number (Serial No.).
Display SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Display 4.1 Operation The display shows the current values of your plant. The displayed values are updated every 5 seconds. You can operate the display by tapping the enclosure lid: Single tap: The backlight is switched on. After 2 minutes, the backlight switches off.
SMA Solar Technology AG Display Display message Description Energy generated on the current day E-today Status message "MPP" Mode Current feed-in power Voltage of the PV array After a further 5 seconds or a tap, the current values of the reactive power Qac and of the displacement power factor cos φ...
LED Signals SMA Solar Technology AG 5 LED Signals Status Description All LEDs are on The inverter is initializing. All LEDs are off The DC input voltage at the inverter is too low for feed-in. All LEDs are The inverter is in the startup phase.
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SMA Solar Technology AG LED Signals Status Description Red LED is on A ground fault has occurred or one of the thermally monitored varistors on the DC input side is defective. Inform your installer. Yellow LED is on The inverter is in the operating state "Permanent shutdown".
Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning Visual inspection Check the inverter and cables for any signs of external damage. Contact your installer if you find any damage. Do not perform any repair work yourself.
SMA Solar Technology AG Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Status Messages Your inverter can be in various operating states. These are displayed as status messages, which can vary according to the type of communication. Message Description Derating Overtemperature in the inverter. The inverter reduces its output to prevent overheating.
Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 7.2 Measurement Channels If your inverter is equipped with a communication product, numerous measuring channels and messages can be transmitted for diagnostics. Measurement channel Description E-total Total amount of energy fed in Event-Cnt Number of events that have occurred...
SMA Solar Technology AG Glossary 8 Glossary Abbreviation for "alternating current". Abbreviation for "direct current". Derating A controlled reduction in performance, usually dependent on component temperatures. Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) The Electronic Solar Switch is part of the inverter DC disconnection unit. The Electronic Solar Switch must be securely inserted into the bottom of the inverter and may only be removed by an electrically qualified person.
Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Contact If you have technical problems, first contact your installer. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type • Inverter serial number • Type and number of the PV modules connected •...
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The use of supplied software produced by SMA Solar Technology AG is subject to the following conditions: • SMA Solar Technology AG rejects any liability for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of software developed by SMA Solar Technology AG. This also applies to the provision or non-provision of support activities.
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