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SUNNY ISLAND X 27 US208 / 40 US480 / 60 US480
SI27-US208-20 / SI40-US480-20 / SI60-US480-20
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SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10 | Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual SUNNY ISLAND X 27 US208 / 40 US480 / 60 US480 SI27-US208-20 / SI40-US480-20 / SI60-US480-20 ENGLISH SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10 | Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Legal Provisions

    Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is the property of SMA Solar Technology America LLC. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SMA Solar Technology America LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager - System with Utility Grid ............23 5.2.5 SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager - System with Utility Grid and Generator ......24 5.2.6 SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager - System with Multiple Generators........25 Product Description............................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 6.1.4 Recommended clearances for mounting ....................... 34 Overview of Connecting Plate ........................35 Center of gravity .............................. 36 Preparing for mounting and connection......................36 Mounting the Inverter ............................38 Electrical Connection........................41 Requirements for the electrical connection..................... 41 7.1.1...
  • Page 5 SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents 9.4.3 Setting options for peak load shaving ......................67 9.4.4 Setting options for the multiuse function......................68 9.4.5 Creating a new energy management profile ....................70 9.4.6 Deactivating the energy management......................70 9.4.7 Activating the energy management .......................

  • Page 6: Information On This Document

    The latest version of this document and additional information about the product can be found in PDF format and as an eManual at www.SMA-Solar.com. You can also call up the eManual via the user interface of the product. Illustrations in this document are reduced to the essential information and may deviate from the real product.

  • Page 7: Symbols In The Document

    Additional information is available at www.SMA-Solar.com. Title and information content Type of information "PUBLIC CYBER SECURITY - Guidelines for a Secure PV System Communication" Technical Information "Efficiency and Derating" Technical Information Efficiency and derating behavior of the SMA inverters Operating Manual SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10...
  • Page 8 Device-specific overview of all parameters and measured values and their setting options Information about the SMA Modbus registers "SMA DATA MANAGER M (EDMM-20)" Operating manual "SMA DATA MANAGER M (EDMM-20)" Operating manual "SMA SPEEDWIRE FIELDBUS" Technical information "WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750 with SMA DATA MANAGER M" Installation Manual SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety

    The Sunny Island is used together with a battery and a system controller (e.g., SMA Hybrid Controller) in off-grid and battery-backup systems. With a battery and an energy meter, the Sunny Island X can form a system for commercial purposes, such as increased self-consumption or time of use.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep the manual for future reference. This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working. The product has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements. As with all electrical or electronical devices, some residual risks remain despite careful construction.
  • Page 11 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety WARNING Danger to life due to fire and deflagration In rare cases, an explosive gas mixture can be generated inside the product under fault conditions. In this state, switching operations can cause a fire and, in very rare cases, a deflagration inside the product. Death or lethal injuries due to the spread of a fire can result.
  • Page 12 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG WARNING Danger to life due to burns caused by electric arcs through short-circuit currents Short-circuit currents in the battery can cause heat build-up and electric arcs. Heat build-up and electric arcs may result in lethal injuries due to burns.
  • Page 13 SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety NOTICE Damage to the product due to sand, dust and moisture ingress Sand, dust and moisture penetration can damage the product and impair its functionality. • Only open the product if the humidity is within the thresholds and the environment is free of sand and dust.
  • Page 14 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG When the utility grid is disconnected, the parameter settings are not applied If you have made parameter settings and subsequently disconnected the utility grid without having first disconnected the DC side from the inverter, the settings cannot be saved. Proceed as follows if you would like to disconnect the utility grid after you have made parameter settings: •...

  • Page 15: Scope Of Delivery

    SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of delivery 3 Scope of delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged. Figure 1: Components included in scope of delivery...
  • Page 16 3 Scope of delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Position Quantity Designation Ferrite Quick reference guide with password label on the rear side The label contains the following information: • PIC (Product Identification Code) identification key for registering the system in Sunny Portal •...

  • Page 17: Additionally Required Materials And Equipment

    SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Additionally Required Materials and Equipment 4 Additionally Required Materials and Equipment Material or equipment Quantity Explanation Screws suitable for the mounting base For attaching the wall mounting bracket to the mounting base Washers suitable for the mounting base...
  • Page 18 4 Additionally Required Materials and Equipment SMA Solar Technology AG Material or equipment Quantity Explanation Hoist Only required if the product is to be transported with a hoist Utility knife Used to unpack the product Torx screwdriver (TX25) Used to attach and remove transport handles...

  • Page 19: Product Overview

    If you configure the inverter as a subordinate device, it does not take over independent closed-loop control. The subordinate inverter receives specifications from the System Manager (e.g., an SMA Data Manager or SMA Hybrid Controller) and implements them. Before a subordinate device can be recorded in a System Manager, you must commission all subordinate devices.

  • Page 20: System Overview

    Figure 2: Sunny Island X as System Manager in a system with utility grid (example) When using a Sunny Island X as System Manager, you can integrate up to 10 additional devices in a system (supported devices: SMA EV Charger Business, PV inverter, Sunny Tripower Storage and SMA Commercial Energy Meter).

  • Page 21: Sma Data Manager M As System Manager - System With Utility Grid

    5.2.2 SMA Data Manager M as System Manager - System with Utility Grid Figure 3: SMA Data Manager as System Manager in a system with utility grid (example) The Sunny Island X is operated as a subordinate inverter. The system serves as a battery storage system and must always be operated on the utility grid (no battery-backup function).

  • Page 22: Sma Hybrid Controller As System Manager - System With A Generator

    5.2.3 SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager - System with a Generator Figure 4: SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager in a system with a generator (example) The Sunny Island X is operated as a subordinate inverter. The system uses a generator as an external voltage source.

  • Page 23: Sma Hybrid Controller As System Manager - System With Utility Grid

    5.2.4 SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager - System with Utility Grid Figure 5: SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager in a system with utility grid (example) The Sunny Island X is operated as a subordinate inverter. The system uses a public power source as an external voltage source. In the event of a grid failure, the inverter can create a battery-backup grid.

  • Page 24: Sma Hybrid Controller As System Manager - System With Utility Grid And Generator

    SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager - System with Utility Grid and Generator Figure 6: SMA Hybrid Controller as System Manager in a system with utility grid and generator (example) The Sunny Island X is operated as a subordinate inverter. The system uses both a generator and the utility grid as an external voltage source. The automatic transfer switching device in the SI X Connection Box ensures that only 1 external voltage source is active at a time, either the utility grid or the generator.

  • Page 25: Sma Hybrid Controller As System Manager - System With Multiple Generators

    The system uses up to 16 generators as an external voltage source. These generators must be integrated via a genset controller that is compatible with the SMA Hybrid Controller (see Technical Information "Use of Gensets in hybrid systems with SMA Hybrid Controller").

  • Page 26: Product Description

    • Serial number (Serial No. or S/N) • Date of manufacture • Device-specific characteristics Label with QR Code for scanning via the SMA 360° App and easy connection to the in- verter's user interface via WLAN Also see: • LED Signals ⇒ page 31...

  • Page 27: Interfaces And Functions

    5.5.2 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 28: Wi-Fi Connection To Sma 360° App And Sma Energy App

    Wi-Fi connection to SMA 360° app and SMA Energy app There is a QR code on the product by default. By scanning the QR Code attached to the product via the SMA 360° app or SMA Energy app, access to the product is established via Wi-Fi and the connection to the user interface is made automatically.

  • Page 29: Peak Load Shaving

    3.02.xx.R, the inverter is compatible with the SMA I/O Module (MD.IO-41). 5.5.13 SMA I/O modules The SMA I/O Module enables the inverter to perform grid management services. The SMA I/O Module can be retrofitted from firmware version 3.02.xx.R of the inverter.

  • Page 30: Ripple Control Receiver

    SMA I/O Module (from firmware version 3.02.xx.R of the inverter). 5.5.15 SMA Smart Connected SMA Smart Connected is the free monitoring of the product via the SMA Sunny Portal. Thanks to SMA Smart Connected, the operator and qualified person will be informed automatically and proactively about product events that occur.

  • Page 31: Led Signals

    SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Product overview LED Signals The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter. LED signal Explanation Green LED and red LED are flash- No country data set set ing slowly (2 s on and 2 s off) Operation of the inverter is stopped because no country data set is set.
  • Page 32 5 Product overview SMA Solar Technology AG LED signal Explanation Blue LED is off There is no active connection. All 3 LEDs are on Inverter update or booting procedure SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: Mounting And Preparing The Connection

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection 6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection Requirements for Mounting 6.1.1 Requirements for the mounting location of the inverter WARNING Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. This can result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 34: Dimensions For Mounting

    6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6.1.3 Dimensions for mounting 757 (29.8) 695 (27.4) 772 (30.4) 445 (17.5) 495 (19.5) Figure 11: Position of the anchoring points (dimensions in mm (in)) 6.1.4 Recommended clearances for mounting To guarantee optimal operation and adequate heat dissipation for the inverter, the following requirements for clearances should be observed.

  • Page 35: Overview Of Connecting Plate

    SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection Figure 12: Recommended clearances (dimensions in mm (in)) Overview of Connecting Plate Figure 13: Position of enclosure openings Position Designation Entry for the network cables and battery communication cables (for 19.05 mm (0.75 in) trade size conduits) Entry for the DC cables (for 76.2 mm (3 in) trade size conduits)

  • Page 36: Center Of Gravity

    6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Center of gravity Figure 14: Dimensions of the center of gravity of the product (Dimensions in mm (in)) Preparing for mounting and connection DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock when live cables are touched High voltages are present on the AC and DC cables.
  • Page 37 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection 6. Ensure on the connection plate that the seal is present and undamaged. 7. Attach the conduit fittings for attachment of the conduits to the connecting plate. 8. Lead the cables through the conduit fittings in the connecting plate and align the connecting plate using the mounting template.

  • Page 38: Mounting The Inverter

    6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Mounting the Inverter DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock when live cables are touched High voltages are present on the AC and DC cables. Touching live cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
  • Page 39 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection 4. Remove the cover from the enclosure lid. 5. Unscrew the screw on the enclosure lid (hex socket, AF8) and remove the enclosure lid. 6. Set the cover, screw with seal, washer with seal and enclosure lid aside and store safely.
  • Page 40 6 Mounting and Preparing the Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 10. Remove all 4 transport handles from the tapped holes. If necessary, insert a screwdriver into the holes on the transport handle and use the screwdriver to remove the transport handle.

  • Page 41: Electrical Connection

    600 mA or higher (for information on selecting a residual-current device, see Technical Information "Criteria for Selecting a Residual-Current Device" under www.SMA-Solar.com). ☐ Each inverter in the system must be connected to the utility grid via a separate residual-current device.

  • Page 42: Network Cable Requirements

    ☐ The cable and conductor cross-sections must always be dimensioned according to the local and national directives and within the range specified by the manufacturer (SMA Solar Technology America LLC)." If the manufacturer (SMA Solar Technology AG) requires a higher conductor cross-section than the standard, the range of the manufacturer must be observed.

  • Page 43: Pin Assignment Of Rj45 Plug Connector For Battery Communication Via Can Bus

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 7.1.8 Pin assignment of RJ45 plug connector for battery communication via CAN RJ45 plug Signal EN_GND CAN_H CAN_L Reserved Also see: • Battery data cable requirements ⇒ page 42 • Connecting the battery communication cable for CAN ⇒ page 50 7.1.9...

  • Page 44: Ripple Control Receiver And External I/O System

    7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 7.1.10 Ripple control receiver and external I/O system These external I/O systems support the connection of a ripple control receiver with the inverter via the local network: • ioLogik E1214 • ioLogik E1242 •...

  • Page 45: Overview Of The Connection Area

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection Overview of the Connection Area Figure 16: Connection areas in the interior of the product Position Designation Equipment grounding terminal for equipment grounding conductor to AC ground bus or any additional grounding electrode...

  • Page 46: Dc Connection Overview

    7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG DC connection overview 1 DC cable 2 DC cable Figure 17: DC connection overview Position Designation DC cable with tin-plated copper terminal lugs (installed in the product) M10x40 combination hexagon head screw (AF16)

  • Page 47: Connecting The Ac Cable

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection Connecting the AC Cable Requirements: ☐ The medium-voltage transformer used must be suitable for the product. Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): ☐ Protective grease (only for conductors made of aluminum) Procedure: 1.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Network Cables

    7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connecting the Network Cables DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock in case of overvoltages and if surge protection is missing Overvoltages (e.g., in the event of a flash of lightning) can be further conducted into the building and to other connected devices in the same network via the network cables or other data cables if there is no surge protection.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Battery Communication Cable For Modbus

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 7. If the product is installed outdoors, install overvoltage protection for all components in the network. 8. Either connect the other end of the network cable directly to the local network (e.g., via a router) or connect all present converters in the system to each other in line topology and connect the first or last converter in the line to the local network.

  • Page 50: Connecting The Battery Communication Cable For Can

    7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5. Attach one ferrite included in the scope of delivery to the battery communication cable. 6. Ensure that the RJ45 plug is securely in place by pulling slightly on the cable. 7. If the product is installed outdoors, install overvoltage protection for all components in the network.
  • Page 51 SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 3. Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. 4. Thread the swivel nut over the data cable of the battery. 5. Remove the two-hole cable support sleeve from the cable gland. 6. For the battery data cable, remove a plug from one of the enclosure openings and for the battery data cable cut an enclosure opening with a utility knife.
  • Page 52 7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 8. Press the two-hole cable support sleeve into the cable gland and guide the battery communication cable to the socket BAT CAN. Lay the battery data cable according to the installation plan and attach it to the brackets.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Dc Cables

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 14. Tighten the swivel nut on the cable gland hand-tight. This will secure the battery data cables. 15. If the product is installed outdoors, install overvoltage protection for all components in the network.
  • Page 54 7 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 3. Fit terminal lugs to the DC conductors. 4. Remove any cable remnants from the product. 5. Remove the fixing of the pre-harnessed DC cables from the product. 6. Clean the contact surfaces of all terminal lugs using a clean cloth and ethanol cleaning agent and do not touch the contact surfaces after cleaning.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Equipment Grounding Conductor

    SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Electrical Connection 7.10 Connecting the equipment grounding conductor NOTICE Damage to the product due to ground fault on DC side during operation Due to the transformerless topology of the product, the occurrence of ground faults on DC side during operation can lead to irreparable damage.

  • Page 56: Commissioning

    This section describes the procedure of commissioning an inverter that is used in systems as System Manager. Only 1 device in the system can be used as System Manager at a time (e.g., SMA Data Manager or an inverter as System Manager). All other devices must be configured as a subordinate device and recorded in the System Manager.

  • Page 57: Procedure For Commissioning As A Subordinate Device

    System Manager. In systems with System Manager, only 1 device can be used as System Manager at a time (e.g., SMA Data Manager or an inverter as System Manager). All other devices must be configured as a subordinate device and recorded in the System Manager.
  • Page 58 8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Position the enclosure lid. The two guide pins on the enclosure lid must slide into the guide openings on the enclosure. 2. Ensure that the cover sits straight on the enclosure. 3. Hold the enclosure lid pressed against the enclosure and screw it tight.

  • Page 59: Adjustable Parameters For Voltage And Frequency Monitoring

    SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Commissioning Adjustable parameters for voltage and frequency monitoring You can set the following parameters for voltage and frequency monitoring via the user interface of the inverter. Name Value/range Default value Voltage monitoring, peak voltage threshold 1.5 p.u.
  • Page 60 8 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Name Value/range Default value Voltage increase protection trigger time 40 ms to 10000 ms 10000 ms Min. voltage for reconnection 0 p.u. to 1 p.u. 0.917 p.u. Max. voltage for reconnection 2 p.u. to 2 p.u.

  • Page 61: Operation

    Access addresses for the product in the local network Communication disturbances in the local network The IP address range 192.168.12.0 to 192.168.12.255 is occupied for communication amongst SMA products and for direct access to SMA products. Communication problems might occur if this IP address range is used in the local network.

  • Page 62: Establishing A Connection Via Wlan In The Local Network

    9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG ☐ The smart device must be in the same local network as the product. ☐ The respective latest version of one of the following web browsers must be installed on the smart device: Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.

  • Page 63: Direct Connection Via Wi-Fi

    ☐ An user account for Sunny Portal must already exist. Procedure: 1. Open the SMA 360° App and login with the Sunny Portal account details. 2. Go to Operation > User interface to connect to the inverter's Wi-Fi. 3. Scan the QR Code on you product via the SMA 360° App.

  • Page 64: Establishing Direct Wi-Fi Connection With Wi-Fi Network Search

    Also see: • Access information for direct Wi-Fi connection ⇒ page 63 Design of the User Interface The user interface of all SMA products powered by ennexOS and the user interface of Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS are uniform. SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...
  • Page 65 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation The number of functions and menus depends on whether you are on the local user interface of the product or in Sunny Portal. Figure 18: Design of the User Interface Position Designation Description Focus navigation Enables the navigation between the following levels: •...

  • Page 66: Access Rights To The User Interface

    9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Position Designation Description Dashboard Displays information and instantaneous values of the device or sys- tem currently selected. Home Opens the user interface home page Access rights to the user interface During registration, 1 user with administrator rights is created. With administrator rights, you can add further system users who can configure user rights or delete users.

  • Page 67: Used Energy Management Profiles

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation 9.4.2 Used energy management profiles This overview shows all energy management profiles that were activated at least once before. The energy management profile currently active is highlighted. When the energy management is started for the first time after commissioning, no energy management profiles are displayed on this page.

  • Page 68: Setting Options For The Multiuse Function

    9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Setting option Explanation Automatic threshold adjust- Only if a value for the Averaging interval in the tariff is specified, can the ment function Autom. threshold adjustment be used. If the option Adaptively increase threshold is activated and the threshold for peak load shaving could not be observed despite adjustment via the averaging interval, the threshold is automatically increased.
  • Page 69 SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation Setting option Explanation Billing interval in the tariff Interval for billing the performance prices: If the tariff of your electric utility company does not specify an interval for billing the performance prices or if the interval for billing the performance prices is not known, select the Unknown option.

  • Page 70: Creating A New Energy Management Profile

    9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG 9.4.5 Creating a new energy management profile When an energy management profile is created, energy management activates automatically. Requirement: ☐ A suitable energy meter is installed and configured at the point of interconnection within the system.

  • Page 71: Activating The Energy Management

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation 9.4.7 Activating the energy management Requirements: ☐ At least 1 energy management profile has already been created. ☐ The user interface is open and you are logged in. Procedure: 1. Select the menu item Energy management in the menu Configuration.

  • Page 72: Carry Out A Manual Firmware Update

    ☐ An update file with the desired firmware of the product must be available. You can download the update file, for example, from the product page under www.SMA-Solar.com. ☐ The user interface must be open and you must be logged in as Installer.

  • Page 73: Creating A Backup File

    SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation • Notifications • Wi-Fi data • Historic energy and performance values 9.7.2 Creating a Backup File Requirements: ☐ The user interface must be open and you must be logged in. Procedure: 1. Select the product in the focus navigation.

  • Page 74: Deleting The Admin Account

    9.10 Digital input 9.10.1 Use of the Digital Input The digital input is made available by the optional SMA I/O Module. You have the following options for using the digital input: Possible use Assigning the inputs on the SMA I/O Module...

  • Page 75: Set The Digital Input For A Ripple Control Receiver Or Remote Terminal Unit

    9.10.2 Set the digital input for a ripple control receiver or remote terminal unit Requirements: ☐ The SMA I/O Module is mounted and connected (see manual for the SMA I/O Module) ☐ At least firmware version 3.02.xx.R must be installed on the inverter.

  • Page 76: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources Prior to performing any work on the product, always disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources as described in this section. Always adhere to the prescribed sequence.
  • Page 77 SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9. Unscrew the screw on the enclosure lid (hex socket, AF8) and remove the enclosure lid. 10. Set the screw, cover and cover of the enclosure aside and store safely.

  • Page 78: Cleaning

    11 Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Cleaning The product must be cleaned regularly to ensure that the product is free of dust, leaves and other dirt. NOTICE Damage to the product due to cleaning agents The use of cleaning agents may cause damage to the product and its components.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting 12.1 Event messages 12.1.1 Event 301 Event message: • Grid incident Explanation: The ten-minute average value of the grid voltage is no longer within the permissible range. The grid voltage or grid impedance at the connection point is too high.
  • Page 80 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Corrective measures: • Make sure there is no power outage or work being done on the utility grid and contact a grid operator if necessary. • Check the grid connection for significant short-term frequency fluctuations.
  • Page 81 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12.1.7 Event 601 Event message: • Grid incident Explanation: The inverter has detected an excessively high proportion of direct current in the grid current. Corrective measures: • Check the grid connection for direct current.
  • Page 82 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 12.1.10 Event 3302 Event message: • Unstable operation Explanation: There is not enough power at the DC input of the inverter for stable operation. The inverter cannot connect to the utility grid. Corrective measures: •...
  • Page 83 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12.1.14 Event 3601 Event message: • High leakage current • Checking the DC side Explanation: The leakage current of the inverter and the battery is too high. There is a ground fault, a residual current or a malfunction.
  • Page 84 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Explanation: The feed-in conditions for the utility grid are not yet fulfilled. Corrective measures: • Check whether a new firmware version is available for the inverter and the battery. If a newer version is available, perform the firmware update.
  • Page 85 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting • Ensure that the inverter has sufficient ventilation. • Ensure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is complied with. 12.1.21 Event 6509 Event message: • Self-diagnosis • Overtemperature Explanation: The inverter has switched off due to excessive temperature.
  • Page 86 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Corrective measures: • Check the grid voltage and connection on the inverter. If the grid voltage lies outside the permissible range due to local grid conditions, ask your grid operator if the voltage can be adjusted at the feed-in point or if it would be acceptable to change the monitored operating limits.
  • Page 87 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting • Contact the Service. 12.1.29 Event 7001 Event message: • Fault sensor interior temperature Explanation: A temperature sensor in the inverter is defective and the inverter interrupts the feed-in operation. The cause must be determined by the Service.
  • Page 88 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Corrective measures: • Contact the Service. 12.1.33 Event 7728 Event message: • DC relay defective. Does not close/open Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact the Service. 12.1.34 Event 7801 Event message: •...
  • Page 89 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact Service. 12.1.37 Event 8708 Event message: • Timeout in communication for active power limitation Explanation: Communication to the system control absent. Depending on the fallback setting, either the last received values will be retained or the active power will be limited to the set percentage value of the inverter nominal power.
  • Page 90 SMA Solar Technology AG 12.1.40 Event 9002 Event message: • Installer code invalid Explanation: The SMA Grid Guard code entered is incorrect. The operating parameters are still protected and cannot be changed. Corrective measures: • Enter the correct SMA Grid Guard code. 12.1.41 Event 9003 Event message: •...
  • Page 91 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting Corrective measures: • Contact Service. 12.1.44 Event 9102 Event message: • Permanent operation inhibition Explanation: The charging and discharging operation of the inverter is permanently interrupted. Corrective measures: • Set the parameter Operating mode to Start.
  • Page 92 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 12.1.48 Event 9307 Event message: • Defective battery system Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact the battery manufacturer. 12.1.49 Event 9308 Event message: • Timeout monitoring of battery management has triggered Explanation: The timeout monitoring system of the battery management has triggered.
  • Page 93 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12.1.52 Event 9313 Event message: • Battery overtemperature Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact the battery manufacturer. 12.1.53 Event 9314 Event message: • Battery undertemperature Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service.
  • Page 94 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 12.1.56 Event 9350 Event message: • Timeout for battery status change Explanation: A requested status change of the battery did not occur within the specified time. Corrective measures: • Ensure that the battery is switched on.
  • Page 95 SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting • If this message is displayed again, contact the Service. 12.1.60 Event 9369 Event message: • Battery system xx defective Explanation: A battery management system has reported a fault. Corrective measures: • Find and eliminate the cause of the fault.
  • Page 96 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Explanation: The DC power connection to the battery was disconnected. 12.1.65 Event 10816 Event message: • Communication error within the battery system Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact the battery manufacturer.

  • Page 97: Replacing The Surge Arrester

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12.1.69 Event 10820 Event message: • Disturbance battery rack Explanation: The cause must be determined by the Service. Corrective measures: • Contact Service. 12.2 Replacing the Surge Arrester If the inverter displays event number 7801, an error is present in the surge arresters or the surge arresters have tripped.

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Fans Of The Inverter

    12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG • Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources ⇒ page 76 12.3 Cleaning the fans of the inverter If the performance of the fans is decreasing, it can be restored by cleaning the fans. Indications of a reduction in fan performance are e.g., unusual fan noise or unusual derating behavior.

  • Page 99: Checking The Fans Of The Inverter

    SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 6. Insert the locking tabs on the left and right of the fan bracket into the recesses and the top into the suspensions. 7. Guide the fan bracket on the enclosure vertically downwards into the enclosure brackets provided.
  • Page 100 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Select the Fan test parameter and set it to Fan heat sink. 2. Save settings 3. Check whether the fans in the inverter are running and whether the fans are making any unusual noises.

  • Page 101: Decommissioning

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning 13 Decommissioning 13.1 Disconnect the terminals on the inverter To decommission the product completely upon completion of its service life, first disconnect all connections from the product. Procedure: 1. Disconnect the product from voltage sources (see Section 10, page 76).
  • Page 102 13 Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 5. Remove the network cables, the battery data cables and the signal cables from the sockets. 6. Remove all cable conduits from the connecting plate. To do this, screw the conduit fittings out of the openings from the inside.

  • Page 103: Disassembling The Inverter

    SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning 10. Hold the enclosure lid pressed against the enclosure and screw and tighten the screw (hex socket AF8, torque: 18 Nm). 11. Place the cover on the screw in the cover of the enclosure (see Section 13.2, page 103).
  • Page 104 13 Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 3. If the product should be lifted from the mounting bracket with the help of a hoist, screw the eye bolts into the threads on the top of the product and attach the hoist to them. The hoist must be suitable for the weight of the product.

  • Page 105: Disposal

    SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Disposal 14 Disposal The product must be disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for waste electrical and electronic equipment. Operating Manual SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10...

  • Page 106: Replace The Inverter With A Replacement Device

    Under fault conditions, the inverter may need to be replaced. If this is the case, you will receive a replacement device from SMA Solar Technology AG. If you received a replacement device, replace the defective product with the replacement device as described below.
  • Page 107 SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Replace the inverter with a replacement device 7. Mount the replacement device and make the electrical connections as described in this document. Use the connection plate and the DC protection elements against contact of the defective product.
  • Page 108 19. Pack the defective product in the packaging of the replacement device. 20. Fasten the packaging to the pallet on which the replacement device was supplied using the reusable lashing straps. 21. Arrange for pick-up by SMA Solar Technology AG. Also see: • Procedure for commissioning as System Manager ⇒ page 56 •...

  • Page 109: Technical Data

    SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Technical Data 16 Technical Data 16.1 General Data SI27-US208-20 / SI40-US480-20 / SI60-US480-20 Width x height x depth without feet and without discon- 772 mm x 837.8 mm x 443.8 mm nectors (30.4 in x 33 in x 17.5 in) Weight with cover of the enclosure and connecting plate 104 kg (230 lb)

  • Page 110: Dc Input

    16 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG 16.2 DC Input SI27-US208-20 SI40-US480-20 SI60-US480-20 Maximum DC power 27600 W 40800 W 61200 W Voltage range 200 V to 980 V 200 V to 980 V 200 V to 980 V Rated input voltage 750 V 750 V 750 V Maximum usable input cur- 150 A...

  • Page 111: Efficiency

    SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Technical Data SI27-US208-20 SI40-US480-20 SI60-US480-20 Operating range at grid 55 Hz to 66 Hz 55 Hz to 66 Hz 55 Hz to 66 Hz frequency 60 Hz Required minimum grid 3 kA 3 kA 3 kA short-circuit current Permissible maximum grid 75.5 kA 75.5 kA 75.5 kA short-circuit current...

  • Page 112: Climatic Conditions

    16 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG SI27-US208-20 / SI40-US480-20 / SI60-US480-20 Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 10.0 All-pole-sensitive residual-current monitoring unit Available Maximal output overcurrent protection 125 A 16.6 Climatic Conditions Installation in accordance with IEC 60721-3-4, Class 4K4H SI27-US208-20 / SI40-US480-20 / SI60-US480-20 Extended temperature range -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to +140°F)
  • Page 113 Remote parameterization of SMA devices with Available Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS Total number of supported devices when an EDMM-20 (SMA Data Manager M) is the System Manager Total number of supported devices when a HYBRID- CONTROLLER (SMA Hybrid Controller) is the System Manager...

  • Page 114: Accessories

    I/O system by WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG SMA I/O Module Module for implementing grid management services MD.IO-41 If required, this accessory can be ordered from SMA Solar Technology AG or your distributor. If required, this accessory can be ordered from your distributor. SIxx-US-20-BE-en-10 Operating Manual...

  • Page 115: Compliance Information

    Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SMA Solar Technology AG may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

  • Page 116: Contact

    19 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 19 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMA Service Line. The following data is required in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Battery inverters – Device type –...
  • Page 118 www.SMA-Solar.com...

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