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STP8-17TL-IA-en-31 | IMEN-STP10-17TL | Version 3.1
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  • Page 1 PV Inverter SUNNY TRIPOWER 8000TL / 10000TL / 12000TL / 15000TL / 17000TL Installation Manual STP8-17TL-IA-en-31 | IMEN-STP10-17TL | Version 3.1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Multi-Function Interface ........15 3.4 SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ....... 15 3.5 Surge Arrester Type II .
  • Page 4 8.1 Changing the Plant Time and Plant Password ....61 8.2 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ... . . 61 8.3 Activating the Intelligent String Failure Detection.
  • Page 5 14 Technical Data ........95 14.1 Sunny Tripower 8000TL ........95 14.2 Sunny Tripower 10000TL .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Accessories ........125 16 Contact .

  • Page 7: Information On This Manual

    You will find further information on special topics such as the sizing of a miniature circuit-breaker or the description of the parameters and measured values at www.SMA.de/en. Refer to the user manual provided for detailed information on how to operate the inverter.

  • Page 8: Symbols Used

    1  Information on this Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 1.4 Symbols Used The following types of safety precautions and general information appear in this document: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 9: Safety

    String connections on Sunny Tripower 8000TL, 10000TL and 12000TL The Sunny Tripower 8000TL, 10000TL and 12000TL only have 4 string connections at input A. The Sunny Tripower may only be operated with PV arrays (PV modules and cabling) of protection class II.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    The free design program "Sunny Design", version 2.0 or higher (see www.SMA.de/en/SunnyDesign) will assist you in this. The manufacturer of the PV modules must have approved the PV modules for use with the Sunny Tripower. You must also ensure that all measures recommended by the module manufacturer for the long-term maintenance of the module properties are taken (see also Technical Information "Module Technology"...

  • Page 11: Explanation Of Symbols

    The blue LED indicates that communication via Bluetooth is activated. ® QR Code for SMA For information on the SMA bonus programme, Bonus Program see www.SMA-Bonus.com. Danger to life due to The capacitors in the inverter may be charged high voltages in the with very high voltages.

  • Page 12: Symbols On The Type Label

    2  Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Description Explanation Danger to life due to high The product operates at high voltages. All voltages work on the inverter must be carried out by skilled persons only.
  • Page 13 SMA Solar Technology AG 2  Safety Symbol Description Explanation RAL quality mark for solar The product complies with the requirements of products the German Institute for Quality Assurance and Certification. Certified safety The product is VDE-tested and complies with the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act.

  • Page 14: Product Description

    The interface can either be retrofitted or installed at the factory according to a specific order. You can only set the operating parameters of the inverter via SMA communication products. You can set the country data set of the inverter via the two rotary switches in the inverter only prior to commissioning or within the first ten operating hours.

  • Page 15: Multi-Function Interface

    SMA OptiTrac ensures that the operating point of the inverter always coincides exactly with the MPP. In addition, with the aid of SMA OptiTrac Global Peak, the inverter can detect the presence of several maximum power points in the available operating range, such as may occur particularly with partially shaded PV strings.

  • Page 16: Intelligent String Failure Detection

    3  Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG 3.6 Intelligent String Failure Detection The Sunny Tripower is equipped with a system that recognizes the total failure of individual strings or partial strings (see the diagram below). With a PV module current of approx. 1 A, monitoring of up to six partial strings per string input is possible.

  • Page 17: Electronic String Fuse

    SMA Solar Technology AG 3  Product Description 3.7 Electronic String Fuse The Sunny Tripower is equipped with an electronic string fuse. This prevents dangerous reverse currents in the PV array and thus plays a key role in fire prevention. Reverse currents can occur as a result of reverse poling during installation or module defects during operation.

  • Page 18: Unpacking

    4  Unpacking SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Unpacking 4.1 Scope of Delivery Check the delivery for completeness and for any visible external damage. Contact your specialist dealer if anything is damaged or missing. Object Quantity Description Sunny Tripower Electronic Solar Switch (ESS)

  • Page 19: Identifying The Inverter

    12 each (6 x positive, 6 x negative) 10/12 Sealing plug Sunny Tripower 8000TL/10000TL/12000TL: 10 each Sunny Tripower 15000TL/17000TL: 12 each Eye bolt (M8) for fastening the Sunny Tripower to the rear panel Cylinder screws (M5x10) for fastening the enclosure to the rear panel...

  • Page 20: Mounting

    5  Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 5.1 Safety Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. • Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials. • Do not mount the inverter in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Mounting Location

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5  Mounting 5.2 Selecting the Mounting Location Take the following requirements into consideration when selecting the mounting location: • The mounting method and location must be suitable for the weight and size of the inverter (see Section 14 "Technical Data", page 95).

  • Page 22: Mounting The Inverter With Rear Panel

    5  Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG • Observe the recommended clearances to walls, other inverters or other objects, as shown in the diagram. That ensures sufficient heat dissipation and gives you enough space to unplug the Electronic Solar Switch. • If multiple inverters are mounted in areas with high...
  • Page 23 SMA Solar Technology AG 5  Mounting Display 2. Mount the rear panel. To do this, use one upper hole on the right and one on the left plus the hole in the middle. Installation Manual STP8-17TL-IA-en-31...
  • Page 24 5  Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Hook the inverter into the rear panel, ensuring that the inverter enclosure is positioned flush against the rear panel. – For two people to transport the inverter, hold the inverter by the recessed grips at the bottom and the top edge of the enclosure lid.
  • Page 25 SMA Solar Technology AG 5  Mounting 7. Screw the supplied eye bolt into the hole provided in order to secure the enclosure from being dislodged. The eye bolt only needs to be fastened hand-tight. 8. In order to secure the enclosure on the rear panel,...
  • Page 26 5  Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Optional Anti-Theft Protection To protect the inverter from theft, you can secure it to the rear panel with a padlock. The padlock must meet the following requirements: • Size: A: 6 mm … 8 mm diameter B: 23 mm …...

  • Page 27: Electrical Connection

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6 Electrical Connection 6.1 Safety Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter Internal components of the inverter can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge. • Earth yourself before touching any components. 6.2 Overview of the Connection Area...
  • Page 28 Cable entry for grid connection (AC) (M32, 14 mm … 25 mm) DC connectors for connecting the strings (input area B) DC connectors for connecting the strings (input area A) (for Sunny Tripower 8000TL/10000TL/12000TL only 4 each) STP8-17TL-IA-en-31 Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Electricity Grid (Ac)

    AC current, type of cable, type of routing, cable bundling, ambient temperature and maximum specified line losses (for calculation of line losses, see design software "Sunny Design" with software version 2.0 or higher at www.SMA-Solar.com). Cable Requirements...
  • Page 30 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connection of a second protective conductor In some installation countries, a second protective conductor is required in order to prevent a contact current in the event of failure of the original protective conductor.

  • Page 31: Ac Connection Procedure

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection Damage to the inverter by use of screw-type fuses as switch-disconnectors A screw-type fuse, e.g. DIAZED fuse or NEOZED fuse, is not a switch-disconnector and thus may not be used as a load disconnection unit. A screw-type fuse only acts as cable protection.
  • Page 32 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG If the inverter is not set to the desired country standard, adjust the country standard by means of the rotary switches (see Section 6.5.3 "Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switch", page 52).

  • Page 33: Connecting The Second Protective Conductor

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 12. Screw the cap nut of the cable gland down tightly on the cable entry. Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter • Do not switch on the miniature circuit-breaker until the PV array has been connected and the inverter is securely closed.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Pv Array (Dc)

    The inverter has two input areas "A" and "B", each with its own MPP tracker. Up to 4 strings (Sunny Tripower 8000TL/10000TL/12000TL) or 5 strings (Sunny Tripower 15000TL/ 17000TL) can be connected at input area A. One string can be connected at input area B.
  • Page 35 SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection Use of Y adaptors for the parallel connection of strings Y adaptors must not be visible or freely accessible in close proximity to the inverter. • The DC electric circuit must not be interrupted by Y adaptors.
  • Page 36 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Function of the electronic string fuse The electronic string fuse prevents reverse currents in the PV array. Activation of the electronic string fuse is only possible if the following conditions are met: • During installation, the DC input voltage must be at least 188 V (see Section 14 "Technical Data", page 95) in order to activate the protective function of the integrated electronic string...

  • Page 37: Assembling The Dc Connectors

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6.4.2 Assembling the DC Connectors For connection to the inverter, all connection cables of the PV modules must be equipped with the DC connectors provided. Assemble the DC connectors as follows. Be sure to observe the correct polarity. The DC connectors are marked with the symbols "+"...
  • Page 38 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Result Measure ☑ If the stranded wire is visible in the • Proceed to step 4. chamber of the clamping bracket, the cable is correctly positioned. ☑ If the stranded wire is not visible in the •...

  • Page 39: Opening The Dc Connector

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6.4.3 Opening the DC Connector 1. Unscrew the swivel nut. 2. To release the DC connector: Insert a 3.5 mm screwdriver into the snap slot on the side and lever it open. 3. Carefully pull the DC connector apart.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Pv Array (Dc)

    6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.4.4 Connecting the PV Array (DC) Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter • Before connecting the PV array, ensure that the AC miniature circuit-breaker is switched off for all 3 phases.
  • Page 41 SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 1. Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polarity and make sure that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded. At an ambient temperature over 10°C, the...
  • Page 42 • Ensure that the DC cables have not been reverse poled. Sunny Tripower is not • Ensure that DC input voltage of over 188 V is present. beeping although the DC • Contact the SMA Service Line (see Section 16 "Contact", input voltage is over 188 V. page 126) STP8-17TL-IA-en-31...
  • Page 43 It is no longer necessary to wait 60 seconds. 7. Ensure that all DC connectors are securely in place. Number of Strings - Sunny Tripower 8000TL / 1000TL / 12000TL The Sunny Tripower 8000TL / 10000TL / 12000TL have only 4 strings at input A. Installation Manual STP8-17TL-IA-en-31...
  • Page 44 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 8. In order to seal the inverter, all DC inputs that are not required have to be closed as follows: – Insert the sealing plugs provided into the DC connectors that are not required. Do not insert sealing plugs into the DC inputs on the inverter.

  • Page 45: Setting The Country Standard And Display Language

    SMA Grid Guard code. SMA Grid Guard protected country data sets are automatically blocked for 10 feed-in hours after commissioning, or after the last alteration. If the country data set is changed after these 10 feed-in hours, the inverter will not accept the changes and display the error message "Grid parameter...
  • Page 46 To lock a data set, enter the digit sequence "54321" instead of the password in the SMA Grid Guard code field. The data set can only be unlocked by entering a personal, 10-digit SMA Grid Guard code which is valid for a maximum of 10 feed-in hours.

  • Page 47: Checking The Country Standard

    • Check that the country standard is correct by checking the display message during (re-)commissioning (see Section 7 "Commissioning", page 58). • Check that the country standard is correct using the "SMA grid guard" measuring channel via a communication product. Display language Once you have set the country standard, you can always set the display language later using rotary switch B.
  • Page 48 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection retained not assigned* dependent on dependent on parameter set parameter set VDE-AR-N4105 German Germany VDE-AR-N4105-MP German Germany VDE-AR-N4105-HP German Germany VDE0126-1-1 German Germany, Switzerland...
  • Page 49 SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection PPDS German Czech Republic C10/11 French Belgium C10/11 English Belgium C10/11 German Belgium MVtg-Directive German Germany MVtg-Directive English flexible MVtg-Directive French France MVtg-Directive Spanish...
  • Page 50 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection Off-Grid60 not assigned* flexible Off-Grid60 not assigned* flexible Off-Grid50 English flexible Off-Grid50 German flexible Off-Grid50 French flexible Off-Grid50 Spanish flexible Off-Grid50 Italian flexible Off-Grid50...

  • Page 51: Extension Of The Deactivation Limits

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6.5.2 Extension of the Deactivation Limits The deactivation criteria (voltage, frequency) are specified by the country parameters. Sunny Tripower inverters have the additional country data set "MVtgDirective". This parameter expands the deactivation limits of the inverter for voltage and frequency to a maximum/minimum. This...

  • Page 52: Setting The Country Standard And Language Using The Rotary Switch

    6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.5.3 Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switch 1. Disconnect the inverter (see Section 9 "Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources", page 63). 2. Set the arrows on the rotary switches (A and B) to the required position using a screwdriver (see Section 6.5.1 "Checking the Country...

  • Page 53: Communication

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6.6 Communication 6.6.1 Bluetooth Communication via Bluetooth with a communication product is activated by default. Networking with other inverters via Bluetooth is deactivated by default. The following setting options are possible via a rotary switch:...
  • Page 54 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG To do this, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the inverter (see Section 9 "Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources", page 63). 2. Set the arrow on the rotary switch (C) to the required position with a screwdriver. Use a screwdriver with blade width 2.5 mm.

  • Page 55: Retrofitting A Surge Arrester Type Ii

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6.7 Retrofitting a Surge Arrester Type II The inverter can be equipped ex works with surge arresters, or they can be retrofitted at a later time. The order numbers for both retrofit kits (1 for input A only, 1 for input A and B) can be found in Section 15.
  • Page 56 6  Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG – The surge arrester marked "PE 500" must be inserted in the bottom slot. – If surge arresters are only required for input A, the two surge arresters must be mounted on the two upper slots.
  • Page 57 SMA Solar Technology AG 6  Electrical Connection 6. Pre-screw all 4 screws of the DC lid and then tighten them (torque: 3.5 Nm). ☑ The surge arresters are now installed and the inverter can be re-commissioned (see Section 7 "Commissioning", page 58).

  • Page 58: Commissioning

    7  Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 7.1 Commissioning the Inverter 1. Check that the device is fixed securely to the wall (see Section 5 "Mounting", page 20). 2. Check that the country configuration is correct (see Section 6.5 "Setting the Country Standard and Display Language", page 45).
  • Page 59 SMA Solar Technology AG 7  Commissioning 9. Plug the Electronic Solar Switch in firmly right up to the stop. 10. Switch on the miniature circuit-breaker. 11. If a multi-function relay is connected, switch on the supply voltage. 12. Check whether the display and LEDs are indicating a normal operating state.

  • Page 60: Display Messages During The Start Phase

    7  Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 7.2 Display Messages during the Start Phase Illustrated display messages The display messages illustrated in this section serve as examples and, depending on the country setting, may differ from the actual display messages on your inverter.

  • Page 61: Configuration

    2. Change the plant time (see Sunny Explorer help). 8.2 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak With partially shaded PV modules, you should activate SMA OptiTrac Global Peak and set the time interval in which the inverter will optimise the MPP of the PV plant.

  • Page 62: Activating The Intelligent String Failure Detection

    8  Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG 8.3 Activating the Intelligent String Failure Detection The intelligent string failure detection process is deactivated by default. You can activate the string failure detection by setting a parameter via communication (e.g. Sunny WebBox or Sunny Explorer).

  • Page 63: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9  Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9.1 Safety Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Death from electric shock The inverter operates at high voltages and must be disconnected prior to carrying out work on the device.

  • Page 64: Procedure

    9  Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 9.2 Procedure 1. Disconnect the miniature circuit-breaker from all three phases and secure against reconnection. 2. If a multi-function relay is connected, disconnect its supply voltage and ensure that it cannot be reconnected.
  • Page 65 SMA Solar Technology AG 9  Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 7. Use a suitable multimeter to verify the absence of voltage for L1, L2 and L3 to N at the AC terminal. The maximum diameter of the test probe is 2 mm.
  • Page 66 9  Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 10. Release and disconnect all DC connectors. To do this, insert a flat-blade screwdriver (blade width: 3.5 mm) into one of the side slots and pull the DC connectors out straight.

  • Page 67: Maintenance And Cleaning

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10  Maintenance and Cleaning 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 10.1 Cleaning the Inverter Damage to the display by use of cleaning agents • If the inverter is dirty, clean the enclosure lid, the display and the LEDs using only clear water and a cloth.

  • Page 68: Cleaning The Ventilation Grids

    10  Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 10.2.1 Cleaning the Ventilation Grids The inverter takes cooling air in from underneath on the left side and blows it out again through the ventilation grids at the top. Clean the ventilation grids if they are dirty.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Fan At The Bottom Of The Inverter (Stp 15000Tl And Stp 17000Tl Only)

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10  Maintenance and Cleaning 10.2.2 Cleaning the Fan at the Bottom of the Inverter (STP 15000TL and STP 17000TL only) 1. Disconnect the inverter (see Section 9 "Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources", page 63). 2. Wait for the fan to stop rotating.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Fan On The Left-Hand Side Of The Inverter Enclosure

    10  Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG Damage to the fan through use of compressed air • Do not use compressed air to clean the fan. This could damage it. 9. After cleaning, reassemble everything in reverse order. 10. Check that the fan is functional (see Section 10.2.4 "Checking the Fans", page 71).

  • Page 71: Checking The Fans

    SMA Solar Technology AG 10  Maintenance and Cleaning 7. Release and remove the plug. The fan cables are long enough to let you lift the fan out sufficiently to disconnect the plugs inside the inverter. 8. Remove the fan and clean it with a soft brush, a paint brush or a cloth and water.

  • Page 72: Checking The Electronic Solar Switch (Ess) For Wear

    10  Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 10.3 Checking the Electronic Solar Switch (ESS) for Wear Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear before plugging it in. To do this, check whether the metal tongues (A) inside the plug display any brown discolouration.

  • Page 73: Messages

    During an update, the relevant display message is shown in the text line of the display. Message Description < Inst. code valid > The SMA Grid Guard code entered is valid. The configured country data set is now unlocked and can be changed. If the configured country data set is protected, the unlocking is valid for a maximum of 10 feed-in hours.

  • Page 74: Error Messages

    If the line voltage is within the tolerance too high. range, yet this error is still displayed, The inverter disconnects from the electricity contact the SMA Service Line. grid for safety reasons. 202 … < Grid fault > • Check the tripping of the miniature circuit-breaker.
  • Page 75 If the line voltage is continually within the too high. tolerance range, and this error is still The inverter disconnects from the grid to displayed, contact the SMA Service Line. maintain power quality. 401, 404 < Grid fault > • Check the grid connection for...
  • Page 76 11  Messages SMA Solar Technology AG Event no. Display message and cause Corrective measures < Frq. not permitted > • As far as possible, check the power < Check parameter > frequency and observe how often major fluctuations occur. The power frequency is outside the permissible range.
  • Page 77 SMA Solar Technology AG 11  Messages Event no. Display message and cause Corrective measures 3301 … < Unstable operation > • Wait until irradiation is higher. 3303 There is not enough power at the DC input • If this event recurs at medium of the inverter for stable operation.
  • Page 78 11  Messages SMA Solar Technology AG Event no. Display message and cause Corrective measures 3801, < DC overcurrent > If this event occurs frequently: 3802 < Check generator > • Check the design and the circuitry of On the DC side of the inverter, an the PV array.
  • Page 79 The "X" stands for the affected substring The string monitoring has either failed or detected a weak substring. 6001 … < Self diagnosis > or • Contact the SMA Service Line 6009, < Interference device > (see Section 16 "Contact", 6101 …...
  • Page 80 6509 The inverter switches off due to excessive (see Section 10.2 "Checking Heat temperature. Dissipation", page 67). 6603, < Self diagnosis > or • Contact the SMA Service Line 6604 < Overload > (see Section 16 "Contact", page 126) 6701, < Comm. disturbed >...
  • Page 81 (see Section 16 "Contact", prevent the inverter from feeding power to page 126). the grid. 7303 < Update main CPU failed > • Contact the SMA Service Line (see Section 16 "Contact", Internal device fault. page 126) 7305 < Update RS485i module failed >...
  • Page 82 (see Section 10.2 "Checking Heat Dissipation", page 67). One of the external fans is blocked. 7701 … < Self diagnosis > or • Contact the SMA Service Line (see 7703 < Interference device > Section 16 "Contact", page 126) 8001 < Derating occurred >...
  • Page 83 Event no. Display message and cause Corrective measures 9003 < Grid param. locked > • Enter a valid SMA Grid Guard code for changing the country data set. The current country data set is locked. 9005 < Changing grid param. not possible >...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    However, the PV array and the any errors (reversed-pole or defective Sunny Tripower are in a safe string). state. Sunny Tripower is defective 64xx or 8201 … • Contact the SMA Service Line 8203 (see Section 16 "Contact", page 126) STP8-17TL-IA-en-31 Installation Manual...

  • Page 85: Checking The Pv Array For Earth Faults

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12  Troubleshooting 12.2 Checking the PV Array for Earth Faults If the inverter displays event numbers "3501", "3601" or "3701", there is a high probability of an earth fault in the PV array. Check the strings for earth faults as described below: 1.
  • Page 86 12  Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG ☑ An earth fault is present if the measured voltages are stable and the sum of the voltages of the positive pole against earth potential and the negative pole against earth potential of a string is approximately equal to the voltage between the positive and negative poles.

  • Page 87: Checking The Function Of The Varistors

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12  Troubleshooting 12.3 Checking the Function of the Varistors If the inverter displays event number "7401", one of the varistors is probably defective. Varistors are wear parts. Their functional efficiency diminishes with age or following repeated responses as a result of overvoltages.
  • Page 88 ☑ There is a conductive Presumably there is a different error in the inverter. connection. • Proceed to step 8. • Contact the SMA Service Line (see Section 16 "Contact", page 126) ☑ There is no conductive The respective varistor is defective and must be replaced.
  • Page 89 SMA Solar Technology AG 12  Troubleshooting Destruction of the inverter due to overvoltage If varistors are missing, the inverter is no longer protected against overvoltages. • Replacement varistors should be obtained as soon as possible. • In PV plants with a high risk of overvoltages, never operate the inverter without varistors 6.

  • Page 90: Replacing Surge Arresters Type Ii

    It is therefore possible that one of the surge arresters has lost its protective function. SMA Solar Technology AG therefore recommends replacing all surge arresters, since the failure of one surge arrester is usually due to influences which affect all surge arresters in the same manner (temperature, age, induced overvoltages).
  • Page 91 SMA Solar Technology AG 12  Troubleshooting 4. Remove all surge arresters from the slots. To do this, compress the grooved areas on either side. ☑ If a green strip is visible in the window (A), the surge arrester is in perfect working order.

  • Page 92: Decommissioning

    SMA Solar Technology AG (see Section 12.4 "Replacing Surge Arresters Type II", page 90). Prior to returning your inverter to SMA Solar Technology AG, you will need to replace the upper and lower enclosure lids with the corresponding transport lids:...
  • Page 93 5. Screw the lower enclosure lid down tight. ☑ The original inverter is now ready for return shipment to SMA Solar Technology. 6. Now mount the upper enclosure lid from the original inverter onto the replacement device in the same manner.

  • Page 94: Packing The Inverter

    At the end of its service life, dispose of the inverter according to the current locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste. Alternatively, send it back to SMA Solar Technology AG with shipping paid by sender and labelled "ZUR ENTSORGUNG" ("FOR DISPOSAL") (contact see page 126).

  • Page 95: Technical Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data 14 Technical Data 14.1 Sunny Tripower 8000TL DC Input Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 8,200 W Maximum input voltage* 1,000 V MPP voltage range 320 V … 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V...
  • Page 96 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V, 50 Hz 8,000 W Maximum apparent AC power 8,000 VA Rated grid voltage 3/N/PE, 230 V/400 V AC voltage range* 160 V … 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 11.6 A...
  • Page 97 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode, electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input-side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch, SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors...
  • Page 98 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards, as per 07/2012* VDE-AR-N4105 VDE 0126-1-1 AS4777 C10/11 PPDS GBT19939-2005 UTE C15-712-1 NRS 97-2-1 EN50438 RD661/2007 IEC 61727 G59/2 CEI 0-21 RD1699:2011 SI4777 * VDE-AR-N-4105: valid from Firmware Version 2.31. Setting in accordance with VDE-ARN-4105 (Germany) NRS 97-2-1: This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC-side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure (for more details, see NRS 97-2-1, Sec.
  • Page 99 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Features DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485, galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multi-function relay optional Power Control Module...
  • Page 100 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Earthing systems TN-C network suitable TN-S network suitable TN-C-S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events...

  • Page 101: Sunny Tripower 10000Tl

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data 14.2 Sunny Tripower 10000TL DC Input Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 10,200 W Maximum input voltage* 1,000 V MPP voltage range 320 V … 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage...
  • Page 102 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V, 50 Hz 10,000 W Maximum apparent AC power 10,000 VA Rated grid voltage 3/N/PE, 230 V/400 V AC voltage range* 160 V … 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 14.5 A...
  • Page 103 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode, electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input-side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch, SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors...
  • Page 104 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards, as per 07/2012* VDE-AR-N4105 VDE 0126-1-1 AS4777 C10/11 PPDS GBT19939-2005 UTE C15-712-1 NRS 97-2-1 EN50438 RD661/2007 IEC 61727 G59/2 CEI 0-21 BDEW 2008 RD1699:2011 SI4777 * VDE-AR-N-4105: valid from Firmware Version 2.31. Setting in accordance with VDE-ARN-4105 (Germany) NRS 97-2-1: This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC-side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure (for more details, see NRS 97-2-1, Sec.
  • Page 105 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Features DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485, galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multi-function relay optional Power Control Module...
  • Page 106 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Earthing systems TN-C network suitable TN-S network suitable TN-C-S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events...

  • Page 107: Sunny Tripower 12000Tl

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data 14.3 Sunny Tripower 12000TL DC Input Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 12,250 W Maximum input voltage* 1,000 V MPP voltage range 380 V … 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage...
  • Page 108 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V, 50 Hz 12,000 W Maximum apparent AC power 12,000 VA Rated grid voltage 3/N/PE, 230 V/400 V AC voltage range* 160 V … 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 17.4 A...
  • Page 109 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode, electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input-side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch, SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors...
  • Page 110 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards, as per 07/2012* VDE-AR-N4105 VDE 0126-1-1 AS4777 C10/11 PPDS GBT19939-2005 UTE C15-712-1 NRS 97-2-1 EN50438 RD661/2007 IEC 61727 G59/2 CEI 0-21 BDEW 2008 RD1699:2011 SI4777 * VDE-AR-N-4105: valid from Firmware Version 2.31. Setting in accordance with VDE-ARN-4105 (Germany) NRS 97-2-1: This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC-side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure (for more details, see NRS 97-2-1, Sec.
  • Page 111 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Features DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485, galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multi-function relay optional Power Control Module...
  • Page 112 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Earthing Systems TN-C network suitable TN-S network suitable TN-C-S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events...

  • Page 113: Sunny Tripower 15000Tl

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data 14.4 Sunny Tripower 15000TL DC Input Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 15,340 W Maximum input voltage* 1,000 V MPP voltage range 360 V … 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage...
  • Page 114 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V, 50 Hz 15,000 W Maximum apparent AC power 15,000 VA Rated grid voltage 3/N/PE, 230 V/400 V AC voltage range* 160 V … 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 21.7 A...
  • Page 115 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode, electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input-side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch, SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors...
  • Page 116 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards, as per 07/2012* VDE-AR-N4105 VDE 0126-1-1 AS4777 C10/11 PPDS GBT19939-2005 UTE C15-712-1 NRS 97-2-1 EN50438 RD661/2007 IEC 61727 G59/2 CEI 0-21 BDEW 2008 RD1699:2011 SI4777 * VDE-AR-N-4105: valid from Firmware Version 2.31. Setting in accordance with VDE-ARN-4105 (Germany) NRS 97-2-1: This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC-side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure (for more details, see NRS 97-2-1, Sec.
  • Page 117 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Features DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485, galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multi-function relay optional Power Control Module...
  • Page 118 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Earthing Systems TN-C network suitable TN-S network suitable TN-C-S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events...

  • Page 119: Sunny Tripower 17000Tl

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data 14.5 Sunny Tripower 17000TL DC Input Maximum DC power at cos φ = 1 17,410 W Maximum input voltage* 1,000 V MPP voltage range 400 V … 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage...
  • Page 120 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V, 50 Hz 17,000 W Maximum apparent AC power 17,000 VA Rated grid voltage 3/N/PE, 230 V/400 V AC voltage range* 160 V … 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 24.6 A...
  • Page 121 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short-circuit diode, electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input-side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch, SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors...
  • Page 122 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards, as per 07/2012* VDE-AR-N4105 VDE 0126-1-1 AS4777 C10/11 PPDS GBT19939-2005 UTE C15-712-1 NRS 97-2-1 EN50438 RD661/2007 IEC 61727 G59/2 CEI 0-21 BDEW 2008 RD1699:2011 SI4777 * VDE-AR-N-4105: valid from Firmware Version 2.31. Setting in accordance with VDE-ARN-4105 (Germany) NRS 97-2-1: This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC-side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure (for more details, see NRS 97-2-1, Sec.
  • Page 123 SMA Solar Technology AG 14  Technical Data Features DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485, galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multi-function relay optional Power Control Module...
  • Page 124 14  Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Earthing Systems TN-C network suitable TN-S network suitable TN-C-S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events...
  • Page 125 15  Accessories 15 Accessories You will find the corresponding accessories and spare parts for your product in the following overview. If required, you can order these from SMA Solar Technology AG or your specialist dealer. Description Brief description SMA order number...
  • Page 126 16  Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the SMA Service Line. We will need the following data in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type •...
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