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Introduction
User Manual
WB1100LV-11:FE2606
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2 Introduction
The Windy Boy inverters make it possible to operate small wind turbine systems
connected to the grid. Grid-connected means that the energy generated by the wind
energy system can be fed directly into an existing domestic grid, a stand-alone grid, or
the public grid.
To this end, the Windy Boy converts the rectified DC voltage from permanent magnet
wind turbine generators, which varies with speed, into grid-compatible AC voltage.
Thus, the Windy Boy implies that mains grid voltage is always present!
The Windy Boy complies with all the VDEW (Verband der Elektrizitätswirtschaft –
German Electricity Industry Association) regulations for the parallel operation of power-
generating systems on the low-voltage grid of the electricity supply company. This also
encompasses the regulations of the German Professional Association for Precision
Engineering and Electrotechnology relating to the "automatic disconnection device for
power-generating systems" (SMA grid guard 2) and/or DIN VDE 0126. In addition to
this, the Windy Boy complies with the electromagnetic tolerance regulations and the
low-voltage regulations of the relevant combined European standards, as confirmed in
the CE declaration of conformity (10.3 "Declaration of Conformity (CE)" (Page 68)).
This part of the device's documentation primarily covers all topics relevant when
operating Windy Boy inverters. In addition to explanations of the operational methods
of the device and detailed technical data, advice as to data acquisition and analysis is
also provided.
Information relating to the installation and commissioning of the Windy Boy should be
taken from the installation manual delivered with the device. The Windy Boy inverter
has a special operating mode for wind turbines which allows performance adjustment
to the characteristic curve of the generator. In this way you can obtain maximum yields
from your wind energy system.
A wide input voltage range, very high efficiency and a freely configurable output
characteristic curve with the highest level of reliability are only some of the properties
that are useful for your grid-connected system, or a stand-alone system combined with
the Sunny Island.
The Windy Boy is compatible with all SMA communication products (RS232, RS485,
Powerline, radio, display), providing numerous possibilities for diagnostics, data
visualization and remote maintenance of your small wind energy system.
The Windy Boy may only be installed by trained specialists. The installer
must be approved by the local energy supplier. Carefully read this
installation manual. All prescribed safety regulations, the technical
connection requirements of the local energy supplier and all other
applicable regulations must be adhered to.
Summary of Contents for Windy Boy WB 1100LV
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Page 6: ...Explanation of Symbols Used SMA Technologie AG Page 6 WB1100LV 11 FE2606 User Manual...
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Page 30: ...Setting the Display Language SMA Technologie AG Page 30 WB1100LV 11 FE2606 User Manual...
Page 40: ...Turbine Operation SMA Technologie AG Page 40 WB1100LV 11 FE2606 User Manual...
Page 42: ...Maintenance and Care SMA Technologie AG Page 42 WB1100LV 11 FE2606 User Manual...
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