SMA SUNNY BOY 4000TL, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...PV Inverter SUNNY BOY 4000TL 5000TL SB40TL_50TL IEN081211 IME TB SBXTL 20 Version 1 1 EN Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...Bluetooth connection to other Sunny Boys Input voltage current Grid relay Event number grid Sunny Boy event number Power reduction due to excessive temperature Fan might need cleaning Sunny Boy might...

Page 3: ...ivery 11 3 2 Check for Transport Damage 11 3 3 Identifying the Sunny Boy 11 4 Technical Data 12 5 Installation 17 5 1 Selecting an Installation Location 17 5 1 1 Dimensions and Weight 17 5 1 2 Ambient...

Page 4: ...n Module 45 7 Commissioning 47 8 Opening and Closing 49 8 1 Opening the Sunny Boy 49 8 2 Closing the Sunny Boy 51 9 Maintenance 53 9 1 Checking Heat Dissipation 53 9 1 1 Cleaning the Fan 53 9 1 2 Test...

Page 5: ...SMA Technologie AG Table of Contents Installation Guide SB40TL_50TL IEN081211 5 13 4 Disposal 71 14 Contact 72...

Page 6: ...SMA Technologie AG 6 SB40TL_50TL IEN081211 Installation Guide...

Page 7: ...e installation and commissioning of SMA Sunny Boy 4000TL SB 4000TL 20 and 5000TL SB 5000TL 20 type inverters 1 2 Target Group Only qualified electricians may install and commission Sunny Boy units 1 3...

Page 8: ...oided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situatio...

Page 9: ...ing range of all components at all times The free design program Sunny Design www SMA de SunnyDesign will assist you in this The manufacturer of the PV modules must have approved the modules for use w...

Page 10: ...ing body may become hot Only touch the lower housing lid during operation CAUTION Possible health risks due to the effects of radiation Do not spend long periods of time at a distance of less than 20...

Page 11: ...er if you find any damage 3 3 Identifying the Sunny Boy You can identify the Sunny Boy using the name plate The name plate is on the right side of the housing Object Number Description A 1 Sunny Boy B...

Page 12: ...ax 550 V a Input voltage MPP range UPV 125 V DC 440 V DC Max input current IPV max 2 x 15 A Max input power PDC 4300 W 5300 W Number of MPP trackers 2 Max no of strings parallel 2 x 2 Voltage ripple U...

Page 13: ...ion of output current at THD 2 PAC 0 5 PACnom KIAC 4 Nominal AC voltage Operating range UACnom UAC 220 V 230 V 240 V 160 V 280 Vb AC grid frequency self adjusting Operating range fACnom fAC 50 Hz 60 H...

Page 14: ...mperature range 25 C to 60 C extended humidity range 0 100 extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa to 106 kPa Transport of type E class 2K3 temperature range 25 C 70 C Operating temperature range 25 C 60...

Page 15: ...max 97 0 CEC rebate efficiency euro 96 2 96 5 Communication interfaces Bluetooth as standard RS485 galvanically isolated optional Electronic Solar Switch ESS Electrical service life in case of a shor...

Page 16: ...Technical Data SMA Technologie AG 16 SB40TL_50TL IEN081211 Installation Guide Efficiency curve...

Page 17: ...Sunny Boy housing can become hot during operation Do not mount the Sunny Boy on flammable construction materials Do not mount the Sunny Boy in areas where highly flammable materials are stored Do not...

Page 18: ...not install the unit on plasterboard walls etc as otherwise audible vibrations are likely to result The Sunny Boy can make noises which may be regarded as a nuisance if it is installed in a living ar...

Page 19: ...ion Vertical installation or tilted back 15 max Never install the unit with a forward tilt Do not install horizontally Install at eye level to allow operating conditions to be read at all times 5 2 In...

Page 20: ...meter 18 mm 3 Transport the Sunny Boy using the handles at the sides of the Sunny Boy 4 Attach the Sunny Boy to the wall bracket slightly to the left of its final position The right edge of the rear w...

Page 21: ...uide SB40TL_50TL IEN081211 21 5 Check both sides to ensure that it is correctly in place 6 Push the Sunny Boy to the right on the wall bracket until it locks into place with the locking bolt on the re...

Page 22: ...can be secured to the wall bracket with a lock to protect it against theft The lock must meet the following requirements Size A 6 10 mm in diameter B 21 35 mm C 20 33 mm D 40 60 mm E 13 21 mm Stainle...

Page 23: ...erial suitable for the surface only Take into account the weight of the Sunny Boy when selecting fastening materials Mounting procedure 1 Use the top hat rail as a drilling template and mark the posit...

Page 24: ...he Sunny Boy being pulled off you must also screw it to the wall To do so proceed as follows 1 Remove the Electronic Solar Switch by pulling it downwards 2 Loosen all six non removable lid screws and...

Page 25: ...llation Guide SB40TL_50TL IEN081211 25 6 Secure the Sunny Boy with a screw The screw must meet the following requirements 7 Ensure that it is securely tightened Length min 100 mm Diameter 8 mm Screw h...

Page 26: ...uit If cables with different voltages are laid parallel to one another short circuits can result if the cable insulation becomes damaged Lay all cables separately NOTICE Electrostatic discharges can d...

Page 27: ...tional E Plug for connecting the fault signaling contact optional F Terminal for the mains supply connection G Cable opening for grid connection AC 12 25 mm H Cable opening for the fault signaling con...

Page 28: ...grid impedance should not exceed 1 Ohm Otherwise the Sunny Boy will deactivate at full feed in power due to excessive voltage at the grid connection point The cable cross section should be sized usin...

Page 29: ...t being reactivated 3 Remove the Electronic Solar Switch WARNING Risk of lethal burns When a generator Sunny Boy and a consumer are connected to the same line circuit breaker the protective function o...

Page 30: ...Page 27 slightly and remove the dummy plug from the cable opening Other connections and settings If you want to make other connections than AC and DC you should make them now before connecting the AC...

Page 31: ...There is a two part seal in the screw clamp If necessary the inner insert can be removed to insert a thicker cable The following guideline values apply Cable cross section with both seals 12 16 mm Ca...

Page 32: ...ve earth on the connection terminal of the housing Proceed as follows 1 Loosen screw A halfway 2 Insert the stripped grounding cable D under the terminal clamp max cross section 16 mm 3 Screw the term...

Page 33: ...ngs can be attached to each of the two input areas They must fulfill the following requirements Per input area A or B the following requirements of the connected modules apply Same type Same number Id...

Page 34: ...ed Check the system design if the open circuit voltage of the solar modules is less than 10 below the maximum input voltage of the Sunny Boy No mixed connection of input areas For example if the plus...

Page 35: ...e Sunny Boy could be irreparably damaged by overvoltage If the voltage of the solar modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the Sunny Boy it could be irreparably damaged by overvoltage All warran...

Page 36: ...an now commission the Sunny Boy as described in section 7 Commissioning Page 47 The following connections and settings are optional NOTICE Damage to the Electronic Solar Switch If inserted incorrectly...

Page 37: ...countries require a device which prevents the parameters for grid feeding being changed For this reason some country data sets are protected Protected country data sets are automatically blocked 10 f...

Page 38: ...parameter set are specified in the operation parameters You can view these using a communication device or download it from www SMA de 1 2 Parameter set Display language Protection Country 0 0 Conditi...

Page 39: ...e them using a communication device or copy settings to the Sunny Boy using an SD card 3 0 DK5940E2 2 Italian no Italy 3 8 German no Italy 4 0 RD1663 Spanish yes Spain 4 8 PPC Greek no Greece 5 0 Kepc...

Page 40: ...1 Opening the Sunny Boy Page 49 2 Set the arrows on the rotary switches to the required position using a screwdriver 2 5 mm 3 Close the Sunny Boy as described in section 8 2 Closing the Sunny Boy Pag...

Page 41: ...cessary if the adjacent system is within 500 m of your system All inverters in your system must have the same Bluetooth ID to ensure that they are registered by your communication device To do so proc...

Page 42: ...onsumer both in the event of errors and for trouble free operation The following voltages and currents can be connected Cable requirements The cable type and laying method must be suitable for the app...

Page 43: ...1 Opening the Sunny Boy Page 49 3 Loosen the union nut of the screw clamp see H on Page 27 slightly and remove the dummy plug from the cable opening B F B F B F B F B F B F Trouble free operation B E...

Page 44: ...clamp tightly to the cable opening again 9 Close the Sunny Boy as described in section 8 2 Closing the Sunny Boy Page 51 10 Switch on the supply voltage Seal in the screw clamp There is a two part se...

Page 45: ...ceed as follows 1 Open the Sunny Boy as described in section 8 1 Opening the Sunny Boy Page 49 2 Open the screw of the display and flip the display up until it locks into place 3 4 Insert the communic...

Page 46: ...081211 Installation Guide 6 Wire the communication module as described in the module documentation 7 Flip down the display and secure it 8 Attach the ribbon cable to the connector 9 Close the Sunny Bo...

Page 47: ...in place The Electronic Solar Switch is securely plugged The AC distribution is installed correctly Commissioning procedure 1 Switch on the line circuit breaker 2 If the radiation is sufficient an ill...

Page 48: ...me of the inverter can be changed using a communication device 3 After a further 5 seconds or when you knock again the standard configured is displayed 4 After a further 5 seconds or when you knock ag...

Page 49: ...fore you touch a component DANGER Lethal danger caused by high voltages in the Sunny Boy Before you open the Sunny Boy Switch off the line circuit breaker and secure it to prevent it being reactivated...

Page 50: ...rminal to ensure that there is no voltage present at PE The maximum diameter of the test tip may not exceed 2 mm If voltage is found check the installation 6 Ensure there is no voltage present at the...

Page 51: ...screws Tighten the screws in the sequence shown on the right to a torque of 1 4 Nm 3 Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear as described in section 9 2 and connect it after successful testing DANG...

Page 52: ...flashes for an extended period this may be due to the fact that the DC radiation is not sufficient Measurements can only be made if the DC radiation is sufficient 7 The meaning of the illuminated red...

Page 53: ...g fins and ventilation channels with a soft brush if necessary Clean the fan as described below 9 1 1 Cleaning the Fan If the fan is only covered in loose dust it can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner...

Page 54: ...e housing wall when inserted in the Sunny Boy 9 The fan can be tested for function using a communication component as described in the following section 9 1 2 Testing the Fan 1 Request the installer p...

Page 55: ...on the inside of the plug for brown discoloration If at least one of the metal tongues is brown or fully burned off see figure above the Electronic Solar Switch can no longer be guaranteed to functio...

Page 56: ...GB of storage space Firmware update 1 Save the required files on the SD card in the following directory SD card drive UPDATE 2 Open the Sunny Boy as described in section 8 1 Opening the Sunny Boy Page...

Page 57: ...omplete is shown on the display and you can remove the SD card again 9 Open the Sunny Boy as described in section 8 1 Opening the Sunny Boy Page 49 10 Push the SD card in a little and release it The S...

Page 58: ...valid for max 10 feed in hours No new update on SD card There is no update file relevant for this Sunny Boy on the SD card or the update present has already been implemented Grid parameters unchanged...

Page 59: ...dy 1 Grid overvoltage The grid voltage exceeds the permitted range The fault can have the following causes The grid voltage at the connection point of the Sunny Boy is too high The grid impedance at t...

Page 60: ...protection The average grid voltage over 10 minutes is no longer within the permissible range This can be due to either of the following reasons The grid voltage at the connection point of the Sunny...

Page 61: ...scuss with the utility operator whether the monitoring threshold can be raised 7 Grid frequency not permitted The grid frequency is outside the permitted range For reasons of safety the Sunny Boy disc...

Page 62: ...put voltage at the Sunny Boy is too high Disconnect the Sunny Boy from the PV generator immediately as described in section 8 1 Opening the Sunny Boy Page 49 Otherwise the Sunny Boy could be irreparab...

Page 63: ...d Fault Monitoring Page 67 Have the PV generator installation engineer fix the ground fault before you can reconnect the string in question 38 DC overcurrent Overcurrent occurs on the DC side of the S...

Page 64: ...ive Format SD card Save data on the SD card again Parameter file missing or faulty Copy the parameter file to the directory SD card drive PARASET Could not set parameters Check parameters for valid va...

Page 65: ...fault but the Sunny Boy continues to feed power Display update failed Internal device fault but the Sunny Boy continues to feed power Language table update failed Internal device fault but the Sunny...

Page 66: ...r a valid Inst code to change the country data set Waiting for main system The DC voltage at the DC input is not sufficient to operate the main computer The selected rotary switch setting is not assig...

Page 67: ...ground potential If a voltage is present there is a ground fault in the corresponding string The approximate position of the ground fault can be determined from the ratio of the measured voltages betw...

Page 68: ...overvoltages It is therefore possible that one of the thermally monitored varistors has lost its protective function Check the varistors as described below 1 Open the Sunny Boy as described in section...

Page 69: ...omponents Ground yourself before you touch a component Event Measure There is a conducting connection There is probably another fault in the Sunny Boy Continue with point 9 Discuss further steps with...

Page 70: ...our replacement varistors please contact SMA As an alternative the terminal contacts can be operated using a 3 5 mm wide screwdriver Ensure the varistor is installed the right way round 9 Insert the u...

Page 71: ...nny Boy in the original packaging If this is no longer available you can use an equivalent box which fulfills the following requirements Suitable for loads of at least 25 kg With handle system Can be...

Page 72: ...ollowing information available when you contact SMA Inverter type Serial number of the Sunny Boy Type and number of modules connected Event number or display of the Sunny Boy Type of communication if...

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Page 75: ...nd instructions contained in all documents relevant to the product Operating the product under incorrect safety or protection conditions Altering the product or supplied software without authority The...

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