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SMA Sunny Boy 6000TL‑US Installation Manual

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SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 | IMUS-SB8-10TLUS | Version 1.3
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  • Page 1 PV Inverter Sunny Boy 6000TL‑US / 7000TL‑US / 8000TL‑US / 9000TL‑US / 10000TL‑US / 11000TL‑US Installation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 | IMUS-SB8-10TLUS | Version 1.3...
  • Page 3 All such warranties are expressly disclaimed. Neither SMA America, LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any circumstances.
  • Page 4 A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury. Symbol...
  • Page 5 SMA America, LLC Important Safety Instructions Other Symbols in this document In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages, the following symbol is also used in this manual: Symbole Description Indicates information that is important for a specific topic or objective, but is not safety-relevant.
  • Page 6 The product contains no user-serviceable parts. For all repair and maintenance, always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center. Before installing or using the product, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings in this manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Connection ......28 Circuit Diagram with SMA DC Disconnect and Combiner Box 30 Inserting the Cables in the DC Disconnect .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents SMA America, LLC 5.4.1 Connecting the AC Cables in the DC Disconnect ..... 35 5.4.2 Connecting the AC Cables in the Sunny Boy ......37 DC Connection .
  • Page 9 SMA America, LLC Table of Contents Decommissioning ....... . 68 10.1...
  • Page 10   SMA America, LLC SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Information On This Manual

    Store all manuals for the Sunny Boy in such way that they may be accessed at any time. 1.4 Additional Information Additional information on specific topics can be found in the download area at www.SMA‑America.com. 1.5 Nomenclature In this document, SMA America Production, LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. will be referred to as SMA. Installation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13...

  • Page 12: Safety

    2  Safety SMA America, LLC Safety 2.1 Intended Use The Sunny Boy is a PV inverter which converts the DC current of the PV array to AC current and feeds it into the power distribution grid. The Sunny Boy is suitable for use with fuel cells, small wind turbine systems, and other DC current sources.
  • Page 13 PV plant design When designing the PV plant, ensure that the values comply with the permitted operating range of all component parts at all times. Use the free of charge "Sunny Design" at www.SMA-America.com to design your PV plant. The Sunny Boy 6000TL-US, 7000TL-US, 8000TL-US, 9000TL-US, 10000TL-US and 11000TL-US is a transformerless inverter.
  • Page 14 2  Safety SMA America, LLC Grounding the PV modules This Sunny Boy is a transformerless inverter. That is why it has no galvanic isolation. Do not ground the DC electric circuits of the PV modules connected to the Sunny Boy. Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules.

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    SMA America, LLC 2  Safety 2.2 Safety Precautions High voltages in the inverter Electric shock when touching live components. • Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter from any voltage sources. • Only connect the inverters as described in this manual.

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Inspection

    Screws and washers for fastening the DC Disconnect to the wall-mounting bracket * only SB 6000TLUS-12/SB 7000TLUS-12/SB 8000TLUS-12/SB 9000TLUS-12/SB 10000TLUS-12/SB 11000TLUS-12 If not ordered differently, the SMA Sunny Boy Combiner Box is included in the scope of delivery as a standard feature. SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13...

  • Page 17: Component Parts Of The Sunny Boy

    SMA America, LLC 3  Unpacking and Inspection 3.2 Component Parts of the Sunny Boy Position Description Ergonomic handle Display 3.3 Position of the Stickers Position Description Type label General warning sticker Warning sticker for the DC connection Installation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13...

  • Page 18: Identifying The Sunny Boy

    3  Unpacking and Inspection SMA America, LLC 3.4 Identifying the Sunny Boy You can identify the Sunny Boy by the type label. It is on the right side of the enclosure. The type label shows: • The serial number (Serial No.).

  • Page 19: Mounting

    SMA America, LLC 4  Mounting Mounting 4.1 Safety Danger to life due to fire or explosions With electrical devices, there is always a certain danger that a fire may break out. • Do not install the inverter in the vicinity of combustible materials.

  • Page 20: Requirements For The Mounting Location

    4  Mounting SMA America, LLC 4.2 Requirements for the Mounting Location Requirements ☐ The installation method and mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the Sunny Boy (see Section 11 "Technical Data", page 70). ☐ Note the dimensions of the DC Disconnect (4.3 "Mounting the DC Disconnect", page 25).
  • Page 21 SMA America, LLC 4  Mounting ☐ Observe recommended clearances to walls, other inverters or other objects. As a result, sufficient heat dissipation is ensured. ® The National Electrical Code may stipulate greater clearances (see National Electrical ® Code , Section 110.26). Installations in Canada must be carried out in accordance with the applicable Canadian standards.
  • Page 22 4  Mounting SMA America, LLC Dimensions of the Wall Mounting Bracket SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Possibilities For Mounting The Wall Mounting Bracket

    SMA America, LLC 4  Mounting 4.2.1 Possibilities for Mounting the Wall Mounting Bracket Mounting on a Stone Wall Attach the wall mounting bracket using at least 3 screws. The position of the screws on the wall mounting bracket is as follows: •...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Wall Mounting Bracket

    4  Mounting SMA America, LLC 4.2.2 Mounting the Wall Mounting Bracket 1. Position the wall mounting bracket at the installation location. If possible, select eye level. 2. Align the wall mounting bracket with a spirit level. The bottom end of the wall mounting bracket reaches approximately to the bottom corner of the inverter.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Dc Disconnect

    SMA America, LLC 4  Mounting 4.3 Mounting the DC Disconnect Inserting the DC varistors The supplied DC varistors must only be used for the following inverter types: SB 6000TLUS-12/SB 7000TLUS-12/SB 8000TLUS-12/SB 9000TLUS-12/ SB 10000TLUS‑12/SB 11000TLUS‑12. L1 L2 N Position Description Terminals for DC varistors 1.
  • Page 26 Dimensions of the SMA DC Disconnect Mounting the SMA DC Disconnect to the Wall Attach the SMA DC Disconnect to the two lower holes of the wall-mounting bracket, using two screws and washers provided. 1. Place the screws and the washers in the holes in the fastening tabs on the DC Disconnect.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Sunny Boy On A Wall Mounting Bracket

    To help you identify the sides, the ventilation grids are marked "rechts/right" and "links/left" on the inside. The ventilation grids prevent dirt and insects from entering the inverter and can be reordered from SMA if required. See Section 12 "Spare Parts and Accessories", page 88 Installation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13...

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    5  Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC Electrical Connection High voltages on the AC and DC cables Risk of death or serious injury due to electric shock. • Only connect the inverters as described in this manual. • Only electrically qualified persons may work on the inverter.
  • Page 29 SMA America, LLC 5  Electrical Connection AC Grounding The AC outputs and the neutral conductors are not bonded to ground The Sunny Boy must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the power distribution grid via the ground terminal (PE) (see Section 5.3 "Connection Area of the Sunny Boy", page 32).

  • Page 30: Circuit Diagram With Sma Dc Disconnect And Combiner Box

    5  Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC 5.1 Circuit Diagram with SMA DC Disconnect and Combiner Box The DC Disconnect supplied must be used for the operation of the Sunny Boy. SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Inserting The Cables In The Dc Disconnect

    SMA America, LLC 5  Electrical Connection 5.2 Inserting the Cables in the DC Disconnect 1. Open the DC Disconnect (see Section 8.3 "Opening the DC Disconnect", page 58). 2. Break out the knockout openings for the AC and DC cables. Use separate conduits for the AC and the DC cables.

  • Page 32: Connection Area Of The Sunny Boy

    5  Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC 5.3 Connection Area of the Sunny Boy 2 3 5 7 L1 L2 N Position Description Socket for optional communication Piggy-Back (RS485 or wireless) Display Status LEDs Jumper position for verifiying the operation of the fans...

  • Page 33: Ac Connection

    Sunny Boy: Output AC line terminals (N, L1 and L2) AC varistor terminal with AC varistors SMA DC Disconnect: Output AC line terminals (N, L1 and L2) SMA DC Disconnect: Grounding electrode terminal for the connection of: • Grounding electrode conductor •...
  • Page 34 5  Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC System configuration The following table shows the possible system configurations for the inverter types: Inverter type Voltage 208 V WYE 240 V Split Phase SB xxxxTLUS-10 ✓ ‒ SB xxxxTLUS-12 ✓ * ✓ *not SB 11000TLUS-12 A neutral conductor must be connected to the inverter in either grid situation.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Ac Cables In The Dc Disconnect

    SMA America, LLC 5  Electrical Connection Load Disconnection Unit Install a separate miniature circuit-breaker for each inverter, in order that the inverter can be safely disconnected under load. See the technical data (11 "Technical Data", page 70) for the maximum permissible rating. Screw-type fuse elements as load disconnection unit The Sunny Boy can be damaged during isolation under load.
  • Page 36 5  Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC 9. Connect conductor L1 (AC conductor 1 or UNGROUNDED) to terminal L1. 10. Connect conductor L2 (AC conductor 2) to terminal L2. 11. Connect conductor N (AC conductor N) to terminal N. 12. Tighten the cables with a torque of 40 in-lb. (4.5 Nm).

  • Page 37: Connecting The Ac Cables In The Sunny Boy

    SMA America, LLC 5  Electrical Connection 5.4.2 Connecting the AC Cables in the Sunny Boy 1. Open the Sunny Boy as described in Section 8.1 "Opening the Sunny Boy", page 55. 2. Feed the cable through the rubber grommet into the inverter. 2 3 5 7 A B + - 3.
  • Page 38 5  Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC 7. Connect the red insulated conductor to the terminal labeled L2. 8. Tighten the cables with a torque of 40 in-lb. (4.5 Nm). 9. Check that all terminals have the correct wiring and that the cables are secure.

  • Page 39: Dc Connection

    SMA America, LLC 5  Electrical Connection 5.5 DC Connection High voltages on PV modules that are exposed to light Risk of death due to electric shock from touching a DC conductor. • Do not touch the DC conductor. High voltages in the DC cables Risk of death or serious injury from touching a DC cable.

  • Page 40: Dc Cable Requirements

    SMA America, LLC 5.5.1 DC Cable Requirements Only use solid wire or stranded wire • Use the free of charge "Sunny Design" at www.SMA-America.com to design your PV plant. DC cabling to the Combiner Box Use copper wire that is rated for 10 to 6 AWG (6 to 16 mm²) and 194°F (90°C) (National ®...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Dc Cable In The Sunny Boy

    8. Connect the positive DC cables (A) to the terminal labeled + in the SMA DC Disconnect. 9. Tighten all cables in the terminal blocks in the SMA DC Disconnect with a torque of 40 in-lb. (4.5 Nm). 10. Verify that all connections are correctly cabled and tightened to the correct torque.

  • Page 42: Communication

    ☑ The DC cables are now connected in the Sunny Boy. 5.6 Communication The Sunny Boy can be equipped with a communication interface in order to communicate with SMA communication products. You will find further information and a list of applicable communication products at www.SMA‑America.com.

  • Page 43: Commissioning

    SMA America, LLC 6  Commissioning Commissioning High voltages in the PV plant during solar irradiation Risk of death or serious injuries due to incorrect commissioning. • Only commission the Sunny Boy in the following order. Requirements ☐ The AC cable is correctly connected.
  • Page 44 6  Commissioning SMA America, LLC ☑ If the AFCI self-test is successful: The Sunny Boy switches into the "Waiting" mode and the green LED flashes. The "Waiting" mode ends when there is sufficient solar irradiation. The green LED is permanently lit and the Sunny Boy feeds into the power distribution grid.

  • Page 45: The Sunny Boy Does Not Resume Operation

    11 "Technical Data", page 70. 2. If the input voltage is not sufficient, perform troubleshooting in the PV array and rectify the fault. 3. If the input voltage is sufficient, contact the SMA Service Line. Observe Section 14 "Contact", page 90. The Message "Error AFCI" Is Displayed An electric arc occurred in the PV system.
  • Page 46 Disconnect to position "0" and switch off the AC disconnect switch to the inverter. If the AFCI self-test fails permanently • Contact the SMA Service Line. Observe Section 14 "Contact", page 90. In the event of inverter inspection 1. Turn the DC disconnect to position "0".

  • Page 47: Displays And Messages

    SMA America, LLC 7  Displays and Messages Displays and Messages The Sunny Boy LED Status Indicators Each Sunny Boy inverter is equipped with three LED status indicators that display the operating mode of the inverter. LED Color Meaning Green Indicates standard operation of the inverter.

  • Page 48: Setting The Display Language

    7  Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC 7.1 Setting the Display Language The LCD can display information in 1 of 4 different languages. The language is configured via 2 slide switches that are located on the lower edge of the LCD.
  • Page 49 SMA America, LLC 7  Displays and Messages Feed-in operation The following display messages will be given consecutively after the start phase. • The energy generated today and the actual operating state. • The current feed-in capacity and PV voltage. • The total energy produced and the time that the E-Total 724.4kWh...
  • Page 50 If the DC voltage is lower than 600 V: Connect the Sunny Boy to the PV array again as described in Section 5.5 "DC Connection", page 39. 3. If the message occurs again, disconnect the Sunny Boy from the grid and contact SMA (see Section 14 "Contact", page 90).

  • Page 51: Led Display

    SMA America, LLC 7  Displays and Messages 7.3 LED Display Green Yellow Status is permanently lit is not lit is not lit OK (feed-in operation) is permanently lit is not lit Disturbance is permanently lit OK (initialization) flashes quickly is not lit...
  • Page 52 7  Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC Feed-in Operation The green LED indicates error-free operation of the inverter. Disturbance or Fault If the Sunny Boy detects a disturbance or fault, this is indicated through a blink code by the yellow LED.
  • Page 53 If the DC voltage is lower than 600 V: Connect the Sunny Boy to the PV array again as described in Section 5.5 "DC Connection", page 39. If the message occurs again, disconnect the Sunny Boy from the grid and contact SMA (see Section 14 "Contact", page 90).
  • Page 54 7  Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC If the red LED is permanently lit, there is a ground fault in the PV array. 1. Disconnect the Sunny Boy from the DC and AC sides as described in Section 8.1 "Opening the Sunny Boy", page 55.

  • Page 55: Opening And Closing

    SMA America, LLC 8  Opening and Closing Opening and Closing 8.1 Opening the Sunny Boy High voltages are present in the Sunny Boy during operation Death or serious injury due to electric shock. • Only open the Sunny Boy in the order described as follows.

  • Page 56: Closing The Sunny Boy

    8  Opening and Closing SMA America, LLC 8.2 Closing the Sunny Boy Damage to the enclosure lid can affect the seal between the enclosure lid and the enclosure There may be an ingress of moisture. Potential damage to the Sunny Boy.
  • Page 57 SMA America, LLC 8  Opening and Closing 2. Hold the enclosure lid. Tighten the 6 screws with the conical spring washers through the holes in the enclosure lid into the threaded bores of the enclosure. Do not damage the thread of the screws •...

  • Page 58: Opening The Dc Disconnect

    8  Opening and Closing SMA America, LLC 8.3 Opening the DC Disconnect 1. Switch the DC Disconnect to "0". 2. Loosen the screw on the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect. Use a cross-head screwdriver. Do not fully remove the screws •...

  • Page 59: Closing The Dc Disconnect

    SMA America, LLC 8  Opening and Closing 8.4 Closing the DC Disconnect 1. Place the cover onto the DC Disconnect and plug in the rotary handle. Turn the rotary handle to position "0". 2. Tighten the screw on the right side of the rotary handle.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    9  Maintenance SMA America, LLC Maintenance Regular maintenance ensures a long operating life and optimum efficiency of the entire PV plant. 9.1 Cleaning the Fans The Sunny Boy is fitted with two fans on its underside. The fan intakes and handle covers should be cleaned periodically with a vacuum cleaner. For more thorough cleaning, completely remove the fans.
  • Page 61 SMA America, LLC 9  Maintenance Cleaning the Fans 5. Press the front latches to the rear and the rear latches to the front. 6. Remove the fan by pulling it slowly and carefully downwards. 7. Unlock and remove the plug. The cables of the fans are long enough to disconnect the plug in the inside of the Sunny Boy.

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Handle Covers

    9  Maintenance SMA America, LLC 9.2 Cleaning the Handle Covers For optimal heat dissipation of the device, the handle covers must be clean. Clean the handle covers regularly. Insects can enter the Sunny Boy Potential damage to the Sunny Boy. • The handle covers must not be removed permanently, otherwise the inverter is not protected against the ingress of insects.

  • Page 63: Checking The Fans

    Sunny Boy. Setting Parameters 1. Request the installer password from the SMA Service Line. See "Contact" on page 90. 2. Set the "Fan Test" parameter to "1" in the installer mode. 3. Check the air flow of the fans.
  • Page 64 9  Maintenance SMA America, LLC Fitting the Jumpers The Sunny Boy recognizes the jumpers after the restart. All LEDs must be off prior to a restart. 1. Disconnect the Sunny Boy on the AC and DC sides. Wait 5 minutes until the residual voltage has been drained.

  • Page 65: Testing And Replacing The Varistors

    PV plant is not equipped with an additional overvoltage protection. To ensure that the functionality of the DC varistors remains at a constant level, SMA recommends in such cases to replace the DC varistors after an operating time of 10 years with new ones.
  • Page 66 4. Check the DC varistors for discoloration and visible damage. ✖ If one of the DC varistors is discolored or damaged, replace all DC varistors: Only use spare parts from SMA • Always replace the entire set of DC varistors.

  • Page 67: Ac Varistors

    5. Check the AC varistors (A) for discoloration and visible damage. ✖ If one of the AC varistors is discolored or damaged, replace all AC varistors: Only use spare parts from SMA • Always replace the entire set of AC varistors.

  • Page 68: Decommissioning

    10  Decommissioning SMA America, LLC 10 Decommissioning 10.1 Dismantling the Sunny Boy and the DC Disconnect 1. Open the Sunny Boy as described in Section 8.1 "Opening the Sunny Boy", page 55. 2. Remove all cables connected to the Sunny Boy. 3. Close the Sunny Boy as described in Section 8.2 "Closing the Sunny Boy", page 56.

  • Page 69: Packaging The Sunny Boy

    • Dispose of the Sunny Boy and the DC Disconnect in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste that apply at the installation site. • Send the Sunny Boy and the DC Disconnect to SMA carriage paid (see Section 14 "Contact", page 90). When doing so, label the packaging with the information "FOR DISPOSAL".

  • Page 70: Technical Data

    11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC 11 Technical Data 11.1 Sunny Boy 6000TL-US PV Array Connection Maximum DC power 6,200 W Maximum DC voltage 600 V Minimum DC voltage at 208 V AC 300 V Minimum DC voltage at 240 V AC 345 V DC nominal voltage at 208 V AC 345 V DC nominal voltage at 240 V AC...
  • Page 71 SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data Protection Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode AC short-circuit current capability Software-controlled AC overcurrent protection Current-controlled Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard General Data Topology Transformerless H5 Cooling concept OptiCool Protection class NEMA 3R...

  • Page 72: Sunny Boy 7000Tl-Us

    11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature range SB 6000TLUS-12 − 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C) Mechanical Data Width x height x depth (including DC Disconnect) ⁄ in. x 33 in. x 9 ⁄...
  • Page 73 ≤ 0.25 W Protection Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode AC short-circuit current capability Software-controlled AC overcurrent protection Current-controlled Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 2 General Data Topology Transformerless H5 Cooling concept OptiCool Protection class NEMA 3R Optional communication interfaces...
  • Page 74 11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC Efficiency Inverter peak efficiency 98.3% CEC weighted efficiency Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature range SB 7000TLUS-12 − 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C) Mechanical Data Width x height x depth (including DC Disconnect) ⁄...

  • Page 75: Sunny Boy 8000Tl-Us

    SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data 11.3 Sunny Boy 8000TL-US PV Array Connection Maximum DC power 8,300 W Maximum DC voltage 600 V Minimum DC voltage at 208 V AC 300 V Minimum DC voltage at 240 V AC 345 V DC nominal voltage at 208 V AC 345 V DC nominal voltage at 240 V AC...
  • Page 76 11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC Protection Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode AC short-circuit current capability Software-controlled AC overcurrent protection Current-controlled Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard General Data Topology Transformerless H5 Cooling concept OptiCool Protection class NEMA 3R...

  • Page 77: Sunny Boy 9000Tl-Us

    SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature range SB 8000TLUS-10 − 13°F to +140°F ( − 25°C to +60°C) Ambient temperature range SB 8000TLUS-12 − 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C) Mechanical Data Width x height x depth (including DC Disconnect) ⁄...
  • Page 78 11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC Grid Connection AC nominal power 9,000 W Maximum AC power 9,000 W Reduced power output at 140°F (60°C) 8,000 W Maximum AC current at 208 V AC 49 A Maximum AC current at 240 V AC...
  • Page 79 SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data Efficiency Inverter peak efficiency 98.3% CEC weighted efficiency Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature range SB 9000TLUS-10 − 13°F to +140°F ( − 25°C to +60°C) Ambient temperature range SB 9000TLUS-12 − 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C)

  • Page 80: Sunny Boy 10000Tl-Us

    11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC 11.5 Sunny Boy 10000TL-US PV Array Connection Maximum DC power 10,350 W Maximum DC voltage 600 V Minimum DC voltage at 208 V AC 300 V Minimum DC voltage at 240 V AC 345 V DC nominal voltage at 208 V AC 345 V DC nominal voltage at 240 V AC...
  • Page 81 SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data Protection Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode AC short-circuit current capability Software-controlled AC overcurrent protection Current-controlled Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard General Data Topology Transformerless Cooling concept OptiCool Protection class NEMA 3R Optional communication interfaces...

  • Page 82: Sunny Boy 11000Tl-Us

    11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature range SB 10000TLUS-10 − 13°F to +140°F ( − 25°C to +60°C) Ambient temperature range SB 10000TLUS-12 − 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C) Mechanical Data Width x height x depth (including DC Disconnect) ⁄...
  • Page 83 SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data Grid Connection AC nominal power 11,000 W Maximum AC power 11,000 W Reduced power output at 140 °F (60 °C) 8,000 W Maximum AC current at 240 V AC 48.6 A Maximum AC reverse current...
  • Page 84 11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC Efficiency Inverter peak efficiency 98.3% CEC weighted efficiency 97.5% Ambient Conditions Ambient temperature range SB 11000TLUS-12 − 40°F to +140°F ( − 40°C to +60°C) Mechanical Data Width x height x depth (including DC Disconnect) ⁄...

  • Page 85: Dc Disconnect

    SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data 11.7 DC Disconnect PV Array Connection Maximum DC voltage 600 V DC operating voltage range 0 V to 600 V Maximum DC operating current 35 A Maximum DC short-circuit current 45 A Maximum string fuse rating...

  • Page 86: Tripping Limits And Tripping Times

    11  Technical Data SMA America, LLC 11.8 Tripping Limits and Tripping Times Nominal Tripping limit Tripping frequencies Tripping times frequency 60 Hz > 60 5 Hz 60.45 Hz to 60.55 Hz max. 0.1602 s < 57.0 Hz to 59.8 Hz 56.95 Hz to 59.85 Hz adjustable, (Standard 59.3 Hz)

  • Page 87: Torque Values And Cable Sizes

    SMA America, LLC 11  Technical Data 11.9 Torque Values and Cable Sizes in-lb. Wire size Sunny Boy AC terminal block 6 to 2 AWG (16 to 35 mm²) copper wire, rated for 194°F (90°C)* DC terminal block 8 to 2 AWG (10 to 35 mm²) copper wire, rated for 194°F...

  • Page 88: Spare Parts And Accessories

    12  Spare Parts and Accessories SMA America, LLC 12 Spare Parts and Accessories If needed, you can order these from SMA or your SMA specialty retailer. Spare parts Name Description SMA order number Ventilation grid Ventilation grid set, right and...

  • Page 89: Compliance Information

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMA America, LLC could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IC Compliance This device complies with Industry of Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 90: Contact

    14  Contact SMA America, LLC 14 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Service Line. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Type of inverter • Type and number of modules connected •...
  • Page 92 YOUR S DISTRIBUTOR SOLIGENT 800-967-6917 www.soligent.net...

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