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  • Page 1 User Manual SUNNY TRIPOWER CORE1-US W E R R I P O N Y T S U N ENGLISH STP50-US-40-BA-en-10 | Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made to make this document complete, accurate and up-to-date. Readers are cautioned, however, that product improvements and field usage experience may cause SMA Solar Technology America LLC to make changes to these specifications without advance notice, or per contract provisions in those cases where a supply agreement requires advance notice.
  • Page 3 SMA Solar Technology America LLC Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for: • STP 50-US-40 (Sunny Tripower CORE1-US) This manual must be followed when using this product. The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the product.
  • Page 4 All installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Deactivating the Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)..........31 Changing the Operating Mode of the Multifunction Relay ........31 Configuring the Modbus Function................32 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ................. 33 Activating String-Failure Detection ................33 Saving the Configuration in a File................34 Adopting a Configuration from a File...............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology America LLC 5.10 Switching the Dynamic Power Display Off............... 35 5.11 Activate WPS Function....................35 5.12 Switching WLAN On and Off................... 36 Cleaning the Inverter ............... 37 Troubleshooting................ 38 Forgotten Password....................38 Event Messages ......................39 Checking the PV System for Ground Faults..............

  • Page 7: Information On This Document

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 1 Information on this Document Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for: • STP 50-US-40 (Sunny Tripower CORE1-US) Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and end users. Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualified person".

  • Page 8: Typographies

    Designation in this document Sunny Tripower CORE1-US Inverter, product SMA Solar Technology America LLC Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com: Document title Document type "Parameters and Measured Values" Technical Information Overview of All Inverter Operating Parameters and Their Configura- tion Options "Webconnect Systems in Sunny Portal"...
  • Page 9 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 1 Information on this Document Document title Document type "SunSpec® Modbus® Interface" Technical Information Information on the commissioning and configuration of the SunSpec Modbus interface "Efficiency and Derating" Technical Information Efficiency and Derating Behavior of the Sunny Boy, Sunny Tripower and Sunny Mini Central Inverters...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Alterations to the product, e.g. changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license. SMA shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 2 Safety The type label must remain permanently attached to the product. 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 and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
  • Page 12 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology America LLC CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts The enclosure and the enclosure lid may get hot during operation. The DC load-break switch can not become hot. • Do not touch hot surfaces.

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 3 Product Overview Product Overview Product Description Figure 1: Design of the Sunny Tripower Position Designation Cover AC Connection Unit DC Connection Unit LEDs The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter. Cable glands for data cables...
  • Page 14 3 Product Overview SMA Solar Technology America LLC Position Designation Additional label with details for registration in Sunny Portal and WLAN password: • Identification key (PIC) for registration in Sunny Portal • Registration ID (RID) for registration in Sunny Portal • WLAN password (WPA2-PSK) for the direct connection to the user...

  • Page 15: Interfaces And Functions

    SMA Speedwire The product is equipped with SMA Speedwire as standard. SMA Speedwire is a type of communication based on the Ethernet standard. SMA Speedwire is designed for a data transfer rate of 100 Mbps and enables optimum communication between Speedwire devices within systems.
  • Page 16 The product is equipped with a Modbus interface. The Modbus interface is deactivated by default and must be configured as needed. The Modbus interface of the supported SMA products is designed for industrial use – via SCADA systems, for example – and has the following tasks: •...

  • Page 17: Led Signals

    The SMA Sensor Module has different interfaces for connecting various sensors (i.e. temperature sensor, irradiation sensor, anemometer or energy meter). The SMA Sensor Module converts the signals of the connected sensors and transmits them to the inverter. The SMA Sensor Module can be retrofitted.
  • Page 18 3 Product Overview SMA Solar Technology America LLC LED signal Explanation The green LED flashes Update of central processing unit quickly The central processing unit of the inverter is being updated. The green LED is glowing Feed-in operation The inverter feeds in with a power of at least 90%.

  • Page 19: Using The Inverter User Interface

    ☐ 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"...

  • Page 20: Establishing A Connection Via Wlan In The Local Network

    2. If your end device has not a WPS function: • Search for WLAN networks with your end device. • Select the SSID of the inverter SMA[serial number] in the list with the found WLAN networks. • Enter the inverter WLAN password. Within the first ten feed-in hours and prior to completing the configuration by means of the installation assistant, you must use the standard WLAN password SMA12345.

  • Page 21: Establishing A Connection Via Ethernet In The Local Network

    ☐ The respective latest version of one of the following web browsers must be installed: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari. ☐ 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"...

  • Page 22: Logging In And Out Of The User Interface

    ☐ The respective latest version of one of the following web browsers must be installed: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari. ☐ 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"...
  • Page 23 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 4 Using the Inverter User Interface 4. In the Repeat password field, enter the new password again. 5. Select Login. ☑ The Configuring the Inverter page opens. Log in as the User or Installer 1. In the drop-down list Language, select the desired language.

  • Page 24: Start Page Design Of The User Interface

    4 Using the Inverter User Interface SMA Solar Technology America LLC Start Page Design of the User Interface Figure 2: Start page design of the user interface (example) STP50-US-40-BA-en-10 User Manual...
  • Page 25 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 4 Using the Inverter User Interface Position Designation Description Menu Provides the following functions: • Home Opens the user interface homepage • Instantaneous values Current measured values of the inverter • Device Parameters The various operating parameters of the inverter can be viewed and configured here depending on the user group.
  • Page 26 Designation Description Help Provides the following functions: • Displaying information on Open Source licenses used • Link to the website of SMA Status bar Displays the following information: • Inverter serial number • Inverter firmware version • IP address of the inverter within the local network...

  • Page 27: Starting The Installation Assistant

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 4 Using the Inverter User Interface Position Designation Description Current power and cur- Temporal progression of the PV power and the power rent consumption consumption of the household over the selected time pe- riod. Please note, the power consumption will only be dis- played if an energy meter is installed in the PV system.

  • Page 28: Displaying And Downloading The Stored Data

    ☐ When configuring after completion of the first ten feed-in hours or after exiting the installation assistant, the SMA Grid Guard code must be available in order to change the grid-relevant parameters (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com). A charge is levied for this code.

  • Page 29: Changing The Password

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 4 Using the Inverter User Interface Procedure: 1. Activate the user interface (see Section 4.1, page 19). 2. Log into the user interface (see Section 4.2, page 22). 3. Select the menu Data. 4. Select the folder Data. 5. To call up the data, select the respective folder and click on the required file.

  • Page 30: Configuration Of The Inverter

    3. Call up the menu Device Parameters. 4. Select [Edit parameters]. 5. Log in using the SMA Grid Guard code to change those parameters designated by a lock (only for installers): • Select the menu User Settings (see Section 4.3, page 24).

  • Page 31: Configuring The Country Data Set

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 5 Configuration of the Inverter Configuring the Country Data Set By default, the inverter is set to a universally valid country data set. You can adjust the country data set for the installation site retroactively.

  • Page 32: Configuring The Modbus Function

    After activating the interface, the communication ports of both IP protocols can be changed. For information on commissioning and configuration of the Modbus interface, see the Technical Information "SMA Modbus® Interface" or in the Technical Information "SunSpec® Modbus® Interface" at www.SMA-Solar.com.

  • Page 33: Setting Sma Optitrac Global Peak

    Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak For partially shaded PV modules, you should set the interval at which the inverter is to optimize the MPP of the PV system. If you do not want to use SMA OptiTrac Global Peak feature, you can deactivate the feature.

  • Page 34: Saving The Configuration In A File

    Requirements: ☐ The SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com). A charge is levied for this code. ☐ Changes to grid-relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator.

  • Page 35: 5.10 Switching The Dynamic Power Display Off

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 5 Configuration of the Inverter 5.10 Switching the Dynamic Power Display Off As standard, the inverter signals its power dynamically via the pulsing of the green LED. When doing so, the LED flashes on and off uniformly or is permanently lit at full power. The various gradations are related here to the set active power limit of the inverter.

  • Page 36: 5.12 Switching Wlan On And Off

    5 Configuration of the Inverter SMA Solar Technology America LLC 5.12 Switching WLAN On and Off The inverter is equipped with an activated WLAN interface as standard. If you do not want to use WLAN, you can switch the WLAN function off and switch it on again whenever needed. In doing so, you can switch the WLAN direct connection and the WLAN connection in the local network on independently of each other.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Inverter

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 6 Cleaning the Inverter Cleaning the Inverter NOTICE Damage to the type label due to the use of cleaning agents • If the inverter is dirty, clean the enclosure, the enclosure lid, the type label and the LEDs with a damp cloth and clear water only.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Installer. The password for the user group Installer is the same as the system password in Sunny Portal. Procedure: 1. Request PUK (application form available at www.SMA-Solar.com). 2. Activate the user interface (see Section 4.1, page 19). 3. Enter the PUK instead of the password into the field Password.

  • Page 39: Event Messages

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Event Messages Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Grid fault The grid voltage or grid impedance at the connection point of the inverter is too high. The inverter has disconnected from the utility grid.
  • Page 40 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Grid fault The power frequency is not within the permissible range. The inverter has dis- connected from the utility grid. Corrective measures: • If possible, check the power frequency and observe how often fluctuations occur.
  • Page 41 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures Waiting for grid voltage > Grid failure > Check AC circuit breaker The AC cable is not correctly connected or the country data set is not correctly configured.
  • Page 42 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 3501 Insulation failure > Check generator The inverter has detected a ground fault in the PV array. Corrective measures: • Check the PV system for ground faults (see Section 7.3, page 53).
  • Page 43 Corrective measures: • Ensure that the parameters are set correctly. • Ensure that the SMA Grid Guard code is available. 7106 Update file defect. The update file is defective. The update failed. The inverter continues feeding power into the grid.
  • Page 44 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7113 The memory card is full or write-protected 7201 to 7202 Data storage not possible 7303 Update main CPU failed The cause must be determined by the Service.
  • Page 45 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7342 Update Bootloader failed The bootloader update failed. Corrective measures: • Retry update. • If this message is displayed again, contact the Service (see Section 10 "Contact", page 60).
  • Page 46 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 7354 Update of time zone database not successful The update of the time zone database failed. Corrective measures: • Retry update. • If this message is displayed again, contact the Service (see Section 10 "Contact", page 60).
  • Page 47 9003 Grid parameter locked Changes to the grid parameters are now blocked. In order to be able to make changes to the grid parameters, from now on you must log in using the SMA Grid Guard code. 9005 Changing of grid parameters not possible > Ensure DC supply This error can have the following causes: •...
  • Page 48 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 9007 Abort self-test The self-test (Italy only) was terminated. Corrective measures: • Ensure that the AC connection is correct. • Restart the self-test. 10108 Time adjusted / old time...
  • Page 49 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10250 [Interface]: package error rate [ok / high] The package error rate has changed. If the package error rate is high, the net- work is overloaded or the connection to the network switch or DHCP server (router) is disturbed.
  • Page 50 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10254 [Interface]: duplex mode goes to [Full / Half] The duplex mode (data transfer mode) has changed. The cause for the status [Half] can be a defective plug, a defective cable or the pulling or plugging of the network connector.
  • Page 51 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10284 No WLAN connection possible The inverter does not currently have a WLAN connection to the selected net- work. Corrective measures: • Ensure that the SSID, the WLAN password and the encryption method have been entered correctly.
  • Page 52 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Event number Message, cause and corrective measures 10352 Webconnect error: Faulty communication 10353 Webconnect error: registration of the SIP registry has not responded 10502 Active power limited AC frequency 10901 Start self-test [xx]...

  • Page 53: Checking The Pv System For Ground Faults

    SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Checking the PV System for Ground Faults WARNING Danger to life due to electric shock In the event of a ground fault, high voltages can be present. • Touch the cables of the PV array on the insulation only.
  • Page 54 7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC Example: Location of the ground fault The example shows a ground fault between the second and third PV module. V = 200 V V = 300 V 100 V 100 V 100 V...
  • Page 55 SMA Solar Technology America LLC 7 Troubleshooting Calculating the insulation resistance The expected total resistance of the PV system or of an individual string can be calculated using the following formula: total The exact insulation resistance of a PV module can be obtained from the module manufacturer or the datasheet.

  • Page 56: Resetting The Operation Inhibition After Detection Of An Arc Fault

    7 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology America LLC 12. Recommission the inverter (see inverter installation manual). 13. If the inverter still displays an insulation error, contact the Service (see Section 10 "Contact", page 60). The PV modules might not be suitable for the inverter in the present quantity.
  • Page 57 Requirement: ☐ An update file with the desired inverter firmware must be available. The update file is, for example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com. Procedure: 1. Activate the user interface (see Section 4.1, page 19).

  • Page 58: Accessories

    You will find the accessories for your product in the following overview. If required, these can be ordered from SMA or your distributor. Designation Short designation SMA order number SMA Antenna Exten- Accessory set for one SMA inverter for the EXTANT-US-40 sion Kit optimization of the SMA inverter’s WLAN radio range. SMA Sensor Module Interface for one SMA inverter as retrofit kit MD.SEN-US-40...

  • Page 59: Compliance Information

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SMA Solar Technology America LLC may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. User Manual...

  • Page 60: 10 Contact

    10 Contact SMA Solar Technology America LLC 10 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: • Product device type • Product serial number •...
  • Page 62 www.SMA-Solar.com...

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