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- Page 1 Sunny Island Multicluster System MULTICLUSTER BOX 6.3 / 12.3 Installation Guide MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610 | 98-2012310 | Version 1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Notes on this Manual......5 Area of Validity. - Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 5.2.3 Bottom view of the Multicluster Box 6.3 ......24 5.2.4...
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Page 5: Notes On This Manual
1.2 Target Group The activities described in this manual may be performed only by qualified electricians who have participated in the intensive seminar "Island grid supply with Sunny Island" by SMA Solar Technology. 1.3 Additional Information You can find more information on the Sunny Island Multicluster System and the configurable parameters in the manual of the Sunny Island 5048. -
Page 6: Symbols Used
Notes 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 result in certain death or serious injury. -
Page 7: Security
SMA Solar Technology AG Security 2 Security 2.1 Appropriate Usage The Multicluster Box is a component of a Sunny Island Multicluster System. It is used to build island grids with several Sunny Island 5048 units. The Multicluster Box is an AC distribution to which you can connect the Sunny Island, the consumers, the generator or the grid and an additional generator as well as a photovoltaic system or wind turbines system. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
AC PV power to be connected for the Multicluster Box 6.3 or 55 kW. The Multicluster Box is designed for use at elevations up to 2,000 m above mean sea level. If you would like to use the Multicluster Box at elevations above 2,000 m, contact SMA Solar Technology (see chapter 11 ”Contact” (page 45)). -
Page 9: Delivery
SMA Solar Technology AG Delivery 3 Delivery 3.1 Packing List Check the delivery for completeness. Check the packaging and the Multicluster Box for externally visible damage. Contact your supplier in case of damage to the packaging. Please contact your dealer if you find any damage to the Multicluster Box or if the delivery is incomplete. -
Page 10: Multicluster Box 12.3
Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG 3.1.2 Multicluster Box 12.3 Object Quantity Description Multicluster Box Switch cabinet key Communication cable (5 m, black) Control and sensor cable (5 m each, red) Installation guide 4 sealing rings and 4 washers (diameter: 6 mm) -
Page 11: Multicluster Piggy-Back (Optional)
SMA Solar Technology AG Delivery 3.1.3 Multicluster Piggy-Back (optional) The number of Multicluster Piggy-Back units, RJ45 cables and termination resistors depends on your ordering option. Object Quantity Description 2 - 4 Multicluster Piggy-Back 2 - 4 RJ45 cable (5 m, yellow) -
Page 12: Mounting And Installation
Mounting and installation SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Mounting and installation 4.1 Multicluster Box 6.3 4.1.1 Selecting the Mounting Location DANGER! Risk of explosion or fire during the installation of the Multicluster Box in non- permissible areas. This can result in death or serious burns. -
Page 13: Mounting Multicluster Box 6.3 On The Wall
SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting and installation 4.1.2 Mounting Multicluster Box 6.3 on the wall CAUTION! The Multicluster Box may fall down as a result of improper transportation. Physical injury and damage to the Multicluster Box. • Take the Multicluster Box's weight (approx. 60 kg) into account. - Page 14 Mounting and installation SMA Solar Technology AG NOTICE! Intrusion of dust and moisture due to a faulty seal. Damage to the Multicluster Box. • Observe the following order for mounting: – Apply sealing ring (C). – Apply washer (B). – Fix the sealing ring and the washer with a suitable screw (A).
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Page 15: Multicluster Box 12.3
SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting and installation 4.2 Multicluster Box 12.3 4.2.1 Selecting the installation location DANGER! Risk of explosion or fire during the installation of the Multicluster Box in non- permissible areas. This can result in death or serious burns. Despite careful construction, a fire can occur with electrical devices. -
Page 16: Transporting The Multicluster Box 12.3
Mounting and installation SMA Solar Technology AG 4.2.2 Transporting the Multicluster Box 12.3 Transport possibilities WARNING! The Multicluster Box may fall down as a result of improper transportation. Physical injury and damage to the Multicluster Box. • The means of transportation must be suitable for the weight of the Multicluster Box. -
Page 17: Installing The Multicluster Box 12.3
SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting and installation Transportation procedure 1. Remove all fixing screws of the base panel in the front and the rear. 2. Place the screws aside. The screws will be needed later to reattach the base panels. - Page 18 Mounting and installation SMA Solar Technology AG 2. Mark the position of the drill holes for fastening the rear panel. 3. Drill holes at the marked positions. 4. Insert the wall anchors. 5. Place the Multicluster Box on the foundation and against the wall.
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Page 19: Electrical Connection
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5 Electrical Connection 5.1 System overview Installation Guide MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610... -
Page 20: Overview Of The Connection Area
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.2 Overview of the Connection Area 5.2.1 Interior view of the Multicluster Box 6.3 MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610 Installation Guide... - Page 21 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Object Description RJ45 sockets for connecting the control and sensor cables RJ45 sockets for connecting the communication cable Fuse element "F1 Generator" for connecting the generator (L1, L2, L3) Connection terminals "X1 Generator" for connecting the generator (N, PE) Fuse element "F2 Loads"...
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Page 22: Interior View Of The Multicluster Box 12.3
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.2.2 Interior view of the Multicluster Box 12.3 MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610 Installation Guide... - Page 23 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Object Description RJ45 sockets for connecting the control and sensor cables RJ45 sockets for connecting the communication cable Cable anchoring rail for relieving strain on the cables Fuse element "F1 Generator" for connecting the generator (L1, L2, L3) Connection terminals "X1 Generator"...
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Page 24: Bottom View Of The Multicluster Box 6.3
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.2.3 Bottom view of the Multicluster Box 6.3 Object Description Flange plate with membranes for penetration by the connection cables Two-part cable opening for penetration by the control cables, sensor cables, and communication cable MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610... -
Page 25: Bottom View Of The Multicluster Box 12.3 (Without Base)
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.2.4 Bottom view of the Multicluster Box 12.3 (without base) Object Description Flange plate with membranes for penetration by the connection cables Two-part cable opening for penetration by the control cables, sensor cables, and communication cable... -
Page 26: Preparing The Cables
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.3 Preparing the cables NOTICE! Penetration of humidity due to overextended rubber membrane in the connection area. Damage to the Multicluster Box. • When inserting the cables, observe the maximum diameter of the rubber membranes. -
Page 27: Connecting The Cables
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.4 Connecting the cables Representation of the connection area In the following chapters, only the connection area of the Multicluster Box 12.3 will be shown graphically as an example. The procedure for connection is identical in both Multicluster Boxes;... - Page 28 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connection Procedure 1. Prepare the cables as described in chapter 5.3 ”Preparing the cables” (page 26). 2. Connect PE and N to the "X1 Generator" connection terminal according to the label. 3. Connect L1, L2, and L3 to the fuse element "F1 generator" according to the label.
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Page 29: Connecting Consumer Loads
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.4.2 Connecting Consumer Loads The phases L1, L2, and L3 are led through fuse elements in the Multicluster Box. The fuses are necessary in order to protect the output cable from overload in island grid operation. Observe that the currents of the Sunny Island, the PV system and the generator can add up. -
Page 30: Connecting The Pv System
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.4.3 Connecting the PV System Cable protection The Multicluster Box does not replace the distributor box or fuse box of the PV system (PV main distributor). For purposes of fuse protection and isolation, install a line circuit breaker, and if necessary a residual current breaker, between the Multicluster Box and the PV system. - Page 31 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Procedure for connecting the PV system 1. Prepare the cables as described in chapter 5.3 ”Preparing the cables” (page 26). 2. Connect PE and N to the "X3 PV system" connection terminal according to the label.
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Page 32: Connecting Sunny Island
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.4.4 Connecting Sunny Island Securing the Sunny Island Each Sunny Island is secured with a C32 A line circuit breaker inside the Multicluster Box. Connection Procedure 1. Prepare the cables as described in chapter 5.3 ”Preparing the cables” (page 26). - Page 33 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Installation Guide MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610...
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Page 34: Connection To Ground
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.4.5 Connection to Ground Ground the Multicluster system outside the Multicluster Box on the equipotential busbar: 1. Prepare the cables as described in chapter 5.3 ”Preparing the cables” (page 26). 2. Connect PE to the terminal for ground connection cable "X5 Equipotential Busbar" and connect it to the equipotential busbar. -
Page 35: Communication
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.5 Communication The Multicluster Box transfers voltage measurement signals and current measurement signals to the Sunny Island units. These signals are transferred via the control cables and sensor cables (red). The Multicluster Box is controlled by the Sunny Island master in the Main Cluster via a CAN bus. - Page 36 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Remove cable opening from the housing. 4. Loosen screws of the two-part cable opening. 5. Remove the half without the T-shaped fastening pieces. 6. Lay a communication cable as well as a control and...
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Page 37: Connecting The Control And Sensor Cables
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 9. Attach fastening plate of the two-part cable opening and fasten the screws finger-tight. 10. Repeat steps 1 - 9 for the remaining control and sensor cables. A two-part cable opening is available for this. -
Page 38: Connecting The Communication Cable
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.5.3 Connecting the communication cable 1. Plug the communication cable (black) for communication between Sunny Island and the Multicluster Box into the "ComSyncIn" socket. Leave the termination resistor plugged into the "ComSyncOut" socket. 2. Connect the end of the communication cable into the "ComSyncIn" socket on a Sunny Island in the Main Cluster. -
Page 39: Commissioning The Multicluster Box
SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning the Multicluster Box 6 Commissioning the Multicluster Box Check the following requirements before commissioning the Sunny Island Multicluster System: • The Multicluster Box is installed properly. • All cables are correctly and completely connected. • All cables are tightly enclosed by the membrane on the bottom of the Multicluster Box. -
Page 40: Opening And Closing
Opening and Closing SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Opening and Closing 7.1 Opening the Multicluster Box NOTICE! Touching the components inside the Multicluster Box can result in electric discharge. Irreparable Damage. • Ground yourself before touching a component. 1. Shut down the Sunny Island Multicluster system as described in the Sunny Island 5048 manual. -
Page 41: Maintenance
• Replace cable if a customer-side cable like the cable of the consumer loads to the Multicluster Box is discolored or changed. • Inform the SMA Serviceline if the internal wiring such as the cables to the contactors or a fuse element is discolored or changed. -
Page 42: Decommissioning
Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Decommissioning 9.1 Disassembly 9.1.1 Disassembling the Multicluster Box 6.3 CAUTION! Risk of injury from Multicluster Box falling during transport. Physical injury (fractures or crushing) and damage to the Multicluster Box. • Take the Multicluster Box's weight (60 kg) into account. -
Page 43: Technical Data
SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data 10 Technical Data General data MC-BOX-6.3 MC-BOX-12.3 Number of phases 3-phase Nominal voltage (range) 230 V / 400 V (172.5 V - 250 V / 300 V - 433 V) Nominal frequency (range) 50 Hz (40 Hz - 70 Hz) - Page 44 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Consumer load connection MC-BOX-6.3 MC-BOX-12.3 Maximum fuse plug 80 A 160 A Fuses NH00 Generator connection Quantity 1 (three-phase) Nominal current 3 x 80 A 3 x 160 A Nominal power 55 kW 110 kW...
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Page 45: Contact
SMA Solar Technology AG Contact 11 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Serviceline. We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Type of Multicluster Box • Serial number of the Multicluster Box •... - Page 46 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG MC-BOX-6_12-IEN093610 Installation Guide...
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