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- Page 1 Wind Power Inverter WINDY BOY 2500 / 3000 Installation Guide WB25_30-IEN101030 | IME-WB25-30 | Version 3.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents Notes on this Manual......6 Area of validity . - Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Connecting the Small Wind Turbine System (DC) ..25 5.4.1 Conditions for the DC connection ....... . . 25 5.4.2...
- Page 5 Technical Data ........49 11.1 Windy Boy 2500 (WB 2500) ......49 11.2 Windy Boy 3000 (WB 3000) .
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Page 6: Notes On This Manual
You will find further information on special topics such as designing a line circuit breaker or the description of the operating parameters in the download area at www.SMA.de/en. Refer to the user manual for detailed information on operating the inverter. -
Page 7: Symbols Used
SMA Solar Technology AG Notes on this Manual 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 death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Safety
Also use appropriate protective measures to make sure that the maximum permissible input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded. SMA Solar Technology AG offers you the corresponding components, such as the Windy Boy Protection Box (overvoltage protection for wind power inverters including the rectifier). -
Page 9: Safety Instructions
SMA Solar Technology AG Safety 2.2 Safety Instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter. • All work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified personnel only. CAUTION! Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts. -
Page 10: Symbols On The Type Label
Safety SMA Solar Technology AG 2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Explanation Beware of dangerous electrical voltage. The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified personnel only. Beware of hot surface. -
Page 11: Unpacking
SMA Solar Technology AG Unpacking 3 Unpacking 3.1 Packing List Check the delivery for completeness and for any visible external damage. Contact your dealer if anything is damaged or missing. Object Number Description Inverter Wall mounting bracket DC plug connectors (3 x positive / 3 x negative) -
Page 12: Identifying The Inverter
Unpacking SMA Solar Technology AG 3.2 Identifying the Inverter You can identify the inverter by the type label. The type label is on the right side of the enclosure. The serial number (Serial No.) and the type (Type / Model) of the product, as well as device-specific characteristics are specified on the type label. -
Page 13: Installing The Device
SMA Solar Technology AG Installing the Device 4 Installing the Device 4.1 Safety DANGER! 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 install the inverter in areas where highly flammable materials are stored. -
Page 14: Selecting The Mounting Location
Installing the Device SMA Solar Technology AG 4.2 Selecting the Mounting Location Consider the following points when selecting where to install: • The installation method and location must be suitable for the inverter's weight and dimensions (see section 11 ”Technical Data” (page 49)). -
Page 15: Mounting The Inverter With Wall Mounting Bracket
SMA Solar Technology AG Installing the Device 4.3 Mounting the Inverter with Wall Mounting Bracket CAUTION! Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the inverter! • Remember that the inverter weighs approx. 31 kg. • When mounting the bracket, use fastening material suitable for the material. - Page 16 Installing the Device SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Use the upper mounting clips to fit the inverter in the wall mounting bracket so that it cannot be pushed out of the wall mounting bracket from the side. 4. Use the provided M6x12 screws to fix the inverter and prevent it from being lifted out of place.
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Page 17: Electrical Connection
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5 Electrical Connection 5.1 Overview of the Connection Area 5.1.1 Exterior View The following figure shows the assignment of the individual enclosure openings on the bottom of the inverter. Object Description DC plug connectors for connecting the small wind turbine system... -
Page 18: Interior View
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.1.2 Interior View The following illustration shows the various components and connection areas of the open inverter. Object Description Varistors Connection area and sockets for optional communication via RS485 Plug socket (AC) DC plug connectors... -
Page 19: Connection To The Public Grid (Ac)
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.2 Connection to the Public Grid (AC) 5.2.1 Conditions for the AC connection Observe all connection conditions of the utility operator for connecting to the public grid! Cable Sizing The wire cross-sectional area should be dimensioned so output losses do not exceed 1 % at nominal power. - Page 20 The maximum permissible rating is located in section 11 ”Technical Data” (page 49). Detailed information and examples for the rating of a line circuit breaker can be found in the Technical Information "Line Circuit Breaker" in the SMA Solar Technology AG download area at www.SMA.de/en. DANGER! Danger to life due to fire.
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Page 21: Connecting To The Public Grid (Ac)
2. Check that the grid voltage is within the admissible voltage range. The exact operating range of the inverter is specified in the operating parameters. The corresponding document is available in the download area at www.SMA.de/en in the category "Technical Description" of the respective inverter. - Page 22 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Size used Procedure PG13.5 • Push the sealing ring into the fastening case. • Lead the pressure screw PG13.5 and the fastening case including the sealing ring over the AC cable. • Lead the threaded sleeve over the AC cable.
- Page 23 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 13. Screw the threaded sleeve tightly onto the socket element. 14. Tighten the pressure screw or cable gland tightly onto the threaded sleeve. Size used Procedure PG13.5 The fastening case along with the sealing ring is pressed into the threaded sleeve and can no longer be seen.
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Page 24: Setting The Display Language
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.3 Setting the Display Language You can set the language of the display using the switches on the underside of the display assemblies inside the inverter. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as described in section 7.2 ”Opening the Inverter” (page 36). -
Page 25: Connecting The Small Wind Turbine System (Dc)
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.4 Connecting the Small Wind Turbine System (DC) 5.4.1 Conditions for the DC connection • The connection cables of the small wind turbine system must be equipped with plug connectors. You will find the necessary DC plug connectors for the DC connection in the delivery. -
Page 26: Assembling The Dc Plug Connectors
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.4.2 Assembling the DC Plug Connectors The connection cables of the small wind turbine system must be equipped with the supplied DC plug connectors for connecting the inverter. To assemble the DC plug connectors, proceed as follows: Make sure the plug connectors have the correct polarity. - Page 27 SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection Result Action ☑ If the conductor is not visible in the hollow • Loosen the clamping clip with the help of a cavity of the clamp, the cable is not in the screwdriver. correct position.
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Page 28: Opening The Dc Plug Connector
Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5.4.3 Opening the DC Plug Connector 1. Screw the threaded joint off. 2. To release the plug connector, slot a screw driver into the side catch mechanism and lever out. 3. Carefully pull apart the DC plug connector. -
Page 29: Connecting The Small Wind Turbine System (Dc)
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.4.4 Connecting the Small Wind Turbine System (DC) DANGER! Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter. • Before connecting the small wind turbine system, ensure that the small wind turbine system is stopped. -
Page 30: Communication
To change the grid-relevant parameters, you need a personal access code, the so-called SMA grid guard code. The application form for the personal access code can be found in the download area at www.SMA.de/en in the category "Certificate" of the respective inverter. -
Page 31: Setting Off-Grid Operation
SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical Connection 5.6.2 Setting Off-Grid Operation To operate the inverter in a Sunny Island system, you must set the inverter via the "Default" parameter to off-grid ("OFF-Grid") operation. You have several possibilities to set the inverter to off-grid operation: •... -
Page 32: Polynomial Characteristic Curve
• KI-Wind-Reg • T-Stop A description of the operating parameter is available in the download area at www.SMA.de/en in the category "Technical Description" of the respective inverter. The inverter regulates its output power according to the generator voltage. The following illustration shows the function of a typical polynomial characteristic curve of a WB 2500/ WB 3000. -
Page 33: Commissioning
SMA Solar Technology AG Commissioning 6 Commissioning 6.1 Commissioning the Inverter 1. Check the following requirements before commissioning: – Correct mounting and correct connection of the inverter. – The enclosure lid is securely closed. – The line circuit breaker is laid out correctly –... -
Page 34: Operating Modes Of The Inverter
Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 6.2 Operating Modes of the Inverter Startup Procedure If the inverter has enough voltage and power, the startup process is displayed by means of simultaneous lighting of the three LEDs on the inverter. As soon as the DC input voltage defined in the parameter "Vpv-Start" is reached, the inverter starts a number of self-tests and measurement processes and synchronizes with the grid. -
Page 35: Opening And Closing
SMA Solar Technology AG Opening and Closing 7 Opening and Closing 7.1 Safety DANGER! Electric shock due to high voltage in the inverter. This can result in death or serious burns. Pay attention to the following points before opening the inverter: • Ensure that there are no hazardous voltages present on the AC side. -
Page 36: Opening The Inverter
Opening and Closing SMA Solar Technology AG 7.2 Opening the Inverter 1. Stop the small wind turbine system and make sure that it will not restart. 2. Using a current probe, ensure that there is no current to all DC cables. -
Page 37: Closing The Inverter
SMA Solar Technology AG Opening and Closing 7.3 Closing the Inverter 1. Reconnect the protective conductor (PE) connection to the enclosure lid. 2. Secure the enclosure lid of the inverter by evenly tightening the 4 lid screws. 3. Check the DC plug connectors for correct polarity and connect them to the inverter. -
Page 38: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Maintenance and Cleaning Check for proper inverter operation at regular intervals. Impurities such as dust or pollen can cause heat accumulation that can lead to yield losses. Also check the inverters and the cables for visible external damage. -
Page 39: Failure Search
You will find descriptions of the display messages during operation, status messages and measuring channels in the enclosed user manual. Do not try to carry out repairs other than those described here. Instead, use the SMA Solar Technology AG 24-hour replacement service (the inverter will be ready for dispatch within 24 hours and sent to a forwarding agency) and repair service. -
Page 40: Error Messages
• If the grid voltage is continually within the acceptable range, and this error is still displayed, contact the SMA service line. Bfr-Srr Internal measurement comparison disturbance or hardware defect. Corrective measures • Contact the SMA service line if this disturbance occurs frequently. WB25_30-IEN101030 Installation Guide... - Page 41 • Check the system design and grid conditions. K1-Close Fault during relay test. Corrective measures K1-Open • Contact the SMA service line if this problem occurs frequently or several times in succession. MSD-FAC Internal measurement comparison disturbance or hardware defect. Corrective measures MSD-UAC •...
- Page 42 9.3.1 ”Checking the Small Wind Turbine System for a Ground Fault” (page 44). The inverter's firmware is faulty. Corrective measures • Contact the SMA service line if this disturbance occurs frequently. Shut-Down Temporary inverter fault. Corrective measures • Contact the SMA service line.
- Page 43 System (DC)” (page 29). If the message occurs again, disconnect the inverter again and contact the SMA service line. Watchdog Internal program run fault. Corrective measures Watchdog-Srr • Contact the SMA service line if this disturbance occurs frequently. Installation Guide WB25_30-IEN101030...
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Page 44: Red Led Is Glowing Continuously
Failure Search SMA Solar Technology AG 9.3 Red LED is glowing continuously Should the red LED on the inverter glow continuously during operation, either there has been a ground fault in the system or at least one of the varistors inside the inverter is defective. -
Page 45: Checking The Function Of The Varistors
B and C. Result Action ☑ There is a conducting There is probably a different fault in the inverter. connection. 1. Close the inverter as described in section 7.3 ”Closing the Inverter” (page 37). 2. Contact the SMA service line. Installation Guide WB25_30-IEN101030... - Page 46 The varistors are specially manufactured for use in the inverter and are not commercially available. You must order replacement varistors directly from SMA Solar Technology AG (see section 12 ”Accessories” (page 57)). • To replace the varistors, proceed to step 3.
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Page 47: Decommissioning
SMA Solar Technology AG Decommissioning 10 Decommissioning 10.1 Dismantling the Inverter 1. Open the inverter as described in section 7.2 ”Opening the Inverter” (page 36). 2. Remove all cables from the inverter. 3. Close the inverter with the 4 screws. 4. Loosen the lower screw between the inverter und wall mounting bracket. -
Page 48: Packing The Inverter
Dispose of the inverter at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste which apply at the installation site at that time. Alternatively, send it back to SMA Solar Technology AG with shipping paid by sender, and labeled "ZUR ENTSORGUNG"... -
Page 49: Technical Data
SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data 11 Technical Data 11.1 Windy Boy 2500 (WB 2500) DC Input Turbine control Polynomial characteristic curve Nominal power 2,480 W DC, nom Maximum power 2,700 W DC, max Recommended generator power at 2,500 2,000 W DC, 2500... -
Page 50: Protective Device
Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Nominal power 2,300 W AC, nom Maximum power 2,500 W AC, max Nominal current 10 A AC, nom Maximum output current 12.5 A AC max Maximum permissible rating 16 A Grid current THD at <... -
Page 51: Mechanical Data
SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data Mechanical Data Width x height x depth 440 mm x 299 mm x 214 mm Weight 28.1 kg Climatic Conditions Operating temperature range − 25 °C ... +60 °C Relative air humidity (admissible) 0 % ... 100 %... - Page 52 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Efficiency Peak efficiency η 94.1 % max. Euro ETA η 93.2 % euro WB25_30-IEN101030 Installation Guide...
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Page 53: Windy Boy 3000 (Wb 3000)
SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data 11.2 Windy Boy 3000 (WB 3000) DC input Turbine control Polynomial characteristic curve Nominal power 2,925 W DC, nom Maximum power 3,200 W DC, max Recommended generator power at 2,500 2,400 W DC, 2500 full-load hours per year... - Page 54 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Nominal power 2,750 W AC, nom Maximum power 3,000 W AC, max Nominal current 12 A AC, nom Maximum output current 15 A AC max Maximum permissible rating 16 A Grid current THD at <...
- Page 55 SMA Solar Technology AG Technical Data Mechanical Data Width x height x depth 440 mm x 299 mm x 214 mm Weight 31.3 kg Climatic Conditions Operating temperature range − 25 °C … +60 °C Relative air humidity (admissible) 0 % … 100 %...
- Page 56 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Efficiency Peak efficiency η 95 % max. Euro ETA η 93.6 % euro WB25_30-IEN101030 Installation Guide...
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Page 57: Accessories
SMA Solar Technology AG Accessories 12 Accessories You will find the corresponding accessories and replacement parts for your inverter in the following overview. If required, you can order these from SMA Solar Technology AG or your dealer. Description Brief description SMA order number... -
Page 58: Contact
Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our inverters, contact the SMA Serviceline. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter type • Inverter serial number • Type of connected small wind turbine system •... -
Page 59: Exclusion Of Liability
The use of supplied software produced by SMA Solar Technology AG is subject to the following conditions: • SMA Solar Technology AG rejects any liability for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of software developed by SMA Solar Technology AG. This also applies to the provision or non-provision of support activities.
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