LED
Status
Explanation
Green LED
flashing: 2 s on
2 s off
Waiting for connection conditions
The conditions for feed-in operation are not yet met. As
soon as the conditions are met, the inverter will start feed-
in operation.
flashing: 1.5 s on
0.5 s off
Secure power supply operation
The secure power supply operation is activated and the in-
verter supplies the outlet with current from the PV system.
flashing quickly
Update of central processing unit
The central processing unit of the inverter is being up-
dated.
glowing
Feed-in operation
(Power: ≥ 90%, relative to the active power limit set)
The inverter feeds in with a power of at least 90%.
pulsing
Feed-in operation
(Power: ≥ 20% to max. 90%, relative to the set active
power limit)
The inverter is equipped with a dynamic power display via
the green LED. The green LED pulses faster or slower, de-
pending on the power. If necessary, you can switch off the
dynamic power display via the green LED.
Red LED
glowing
Event occurred
In addition to the glowing red LED, the display indicates
the following information about the event:
• Event type
• Event number
• Date and time at wich the event occurred
Blue LED
flashes slowly for
approx. one
minute
Communication connection is being established
The inverter is establishing a connection to a local network
or is establishing a direct connection to an end device via
Ethernet (e.g. computer, tablet PC or smartphone).
flashes quickly for
approx. two min-
utes
WPS active
The WPS function is active.
glowing
Communication active
There is an active connection with a local network or there
is a direct connection with an end device via Ethernet (e.g.
computer, tablet PC or smartphone).
3 Product Description
SMA Solar Technology America LLC
User Manual
SB5.0-6.0-1SP-US-40-BA-en-10
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