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SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is the 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.
1 Information on this Document 1 Information on this Document 1.1 Validity This document is valid for device type "MFR01-10". 1.2 Target Group The activities described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must have the following skills: •...
1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG 1.4 Typographies Typography Usage Example bold • Parameter • Select the parameter Operating mode of • Elements to be selected multifunction relay or • Elements to be entered Mlt.OpMode and set the desired operating mode.
For safety reasons, it is not allowed to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for the product. Unauthorized changes and modifications will void all warranty claims and the operating permission.
2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2.2 Safety Information This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with the product. To prevent personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of Delivery 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...
4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection 4.1 Safety during Electrical Connection Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage, which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter.
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection 4.3 Overview of the Connection Area Figure 2: Design of the multifunction relay Position Designation Connecting terminal plate for the connection to the multifunction relay Ribbon cable for the connection in the inverter Hole for attaching the multifunction relay in the inverter...
4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4.4 Installing the Multifunction Relay 4.4.1 Mounting Position and Cable Route Mounting Position and Cable Route in the Sunny Tripower Figure 3: Installation area and cable route in the Sunny Tripower with the lower enclosure lid open and the...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection Mounting Position and Cable Route in the Sunny Boy Smart Energy Figure 4: Installation area and cable route in the Sunny Boy Smart Energy with the enclosure lid open and the display flipped up...
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4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting Position and Cable Route in the Sunny Boy / Windy Boy Figure 5: Installation area and cable route in the Sunny Boy/Windy Boy with the lower enclosure lid open and the display assembly flipped up...
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection 4.4.2 Installing the Multifunction Relay in the Sunny Boy Smart Energy Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter • Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources and open the enclosure lid (see inverter manual).
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4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Insert the ribbon cable of the multifunction relay into the pin connector on the display assembly. 4. Insert the multifunction relay in the inverter. Lead the left-hand key on the multifunction relay into the hole in the plastic retainer for the display assembly.
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection 4.4.3 Installing the Multifunction Relay in the Sunny Boy / Windy Boy or Sunny Tripower Displayed graphics This section describes the installation of the multifunction relay, but only shows the Sunny Tripower in the illustrations. The procedure for installing the multifunction relay in Sunny Boy / Windy Boy and Sunny Tripower inverters is identical.
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4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6. Fasten the multifunction relay using the washer and the cylindrical screw (torque: 1.5 Nm). Use an Allen key (AF 3). 7. Flip the display assembly down. 8. Tighten the screw of the display assembly.
SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection 4.5 Selecting the Operating Mode Error message required by standard In some countries, signaling of errors is required by standards, e.g. IEC 62109-2. In order to meet the standard requirement, take one of the following measures: •...
4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4.6 Connecting the Multifunction Relay 4.6.1 Connection Options for the Multifunction Relay There is a different connection procedure depending on which operating mode you select. Operating mode of Connection option multifunction relay (Mlt.OpMod)
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection Using the Multifunction Relay as a Fault Indicator Contact or Operation Signaling Contact You can use the multifunction relay as a fault indicator contact for displaying or reporting inverter errors. This requires a parallel connection. Alternatively, you can choose to have the undisturbed operation displayed or reported.
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4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Controlling Loads or Charging External Batteries in a Power-Dependent Way via the Multifunction Relay Loads can be controlled and external batteries charged in a power-dependent way via the multifunction relay. To enable this function, a contactor (K1) must be connected to the multifunction relay.
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection Reporting the Switching Status of the Grid Relay The multifunction relay can trip a signal to the grid operator as soon as the inverter connects to the utility grid. To enable this function, the multifunction relays of all inverters must be connected in parallel.
4 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 4.6.2 Connecting to the Multifunction Relay Requirement: ☐ The technical requirements of the multifunction relay must be met (see Section 6 "Technical Data", page 27). Cable requirements: ☐ The cable must be double-insulated. ☐ External diameter: 5 mm to 12 mm ☐...
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SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Electrical Connection • Insert the cable gland from the outside into the enclosure opening and tighten it from the inside using the counter nut. 4. Slightly loosen the swivel nut of the cable gland and remove the sealing plug.
5 Changing the Operating Mode of the Multifunction Relay SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Changing the Operating Mode of the Multifunction Relay The default operating mode of the multifunction relay is Fault indication (FltInd). If you decide to use another operating mode and have established the correct electrical connection for this operating mode, you will have to change the operating mode of the multifunction relay and make other settings, if necessary (see the communication product manual for more information on changing parameters).
SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Technical Data 6 Technical Data Maximum AC switching voltage 240 V Maximum DC switching voltage 30 V Maximum AC switching current 1.0 A Maximum DC switching current 1.0 A Minimum electrical endurance when the 1,000,000 switching cycles...
7 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMA Service Line. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type •...
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• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (L 96/357-374, March 29, 2014) (LVD) • Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE) 1999/05/EC SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the assembly described in this document is in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above mentioned directives.
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