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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Document................................................. 5
1.1 Validity ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Target Group.............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Content and Structure of this Document ................................................................... 5
1.4 Levels of Warning Messages .................................................................................... 5
1.5 Symbols in the Document .......................................................................................... 6
1.6 Typographical Elements in the Document ................................................................ 6
1.7 Designations in the Document ................................................................................... 6
1.8 Additional Information ............................................................................................... 6
2 Safety ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................... 9
8 Commissioning ......................................................................... 37
8.1 Commissioning Procedure ......................................................................................... 37
8.2 Commissioning the Inverter........................................................................................ 38
9 Operation ................................................................................. 42
9.1 Establishing a connection to the user interface ........................................................ 42
9.1.1 Establishing a Direct Connection via Ethernet ...................................... 42
9.1.2 Establishing a Connection via Ethernet in the local network ............... 43
9.2 Logging In and Out of the User Interface................................................................. 43
9.3 Start Page Design of the User Interface.................................................................... 46
9.4 Starting the Installation Assistant ............................................................................... 49
9.5 Switching the Dynamic Power Display Off............................................................... 50
9.6 Changing the Password............................................................................................. 50
9.7 Changing Operating Parameters.............................................................................. 50
9.8 Configuring the Country Data Set............................................................................. 51
9.9 Configuring the Active Power Mode ........................................................................ 52
9.10 Configuring Q on Demand 24/7 ............................................................................. 53
9.11 Configuring the Modbus Function............................................................................. 54
9.12 Saving the Configuration in a File............................................................................. 54
9.13 Adopting a Configuration from a File....................................................................... 55
9.14 Updating the Firmware .............................................................................................. 55
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
☑ Desired result
Example
2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Highpower is a transformerless PV inverter. It converts the direct current from the
PV array into grid-compliant three-phase current and feeds it into the utility grid via a separate
transformer.
The product is intended for use in industrial environments.
The product complies with EN 55011 of class A, group 1:
• a.c. mains power port: ≤ 20 kVA
• d.c. power port: > 75 kVA
• Electromagnetic radiation disturbance: ≤ 20 kVA
In accordance with EN 55011, the product must only be operated at locations where the distance
between the product and third-party radio-communication installations is greater than 30 m. This
distance must be maintained from persons carrying radio or electromagnetically sensitive
equipment.
The product is not intended to be used in living areas and cannot provide protection of radio
reception against interference signals in such environments.
The product is suitable for operation in a chemically active environment in accordance with
IEC 60721-3-4 as per Class 4C2.
The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The product must only be operated with PV modules of protection class II in accordance with
IEC 61730, application class A. The PV modules must be compatible with this product.
The product may only be operated in connection with a suitable medium-voltage transformer. The
low-voltage side must be configured in a star formation and the neutral point must be grounded (for
information about the requirements of the medium-voltage transformer, consult the technical
information "Important Requirements for Medium-Voltage Transformers" under www.SMA-
Solar.com).
The product is not equipped with an integrated transformer and therefore has no galvanic isolation.
The product must not be operated with PV modules whose outputs are grounded. This can cause
the product to be destroyed. The product may be operated with PV modules whose frame is
grounded.
PV modules with a high capacity to ground must only be used if their coupling capacity does not
exceed 32 μF (for information on how to determine the coupling capacity, see the Technical
Information "Leading Leakage Currents" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges and their installation
requirements at all times.
The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar
Technology AG and the grid operator.
Use SMA products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed
documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives. Any
other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
Alterations to SMA products, e.g., changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express
written permission of and according to the instructions from SMA Solar Technology AG.
Unauthorized alterations can be dangerous and lead to personal injury. In addition, an
unauthorized alteration will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the
operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by
such changes.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as the
intended use.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a
convenient, dry place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
This document does not replace and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal
or national laws, regulations or codes applicable to the installation, electrical safety and use of the
product. SMA Solar Technology AG assumes no responsibility for the compliance or non-
compliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are
touched
When exposed to light, the PV modules generate high DC voltage which is present in the DC
cables. Touching live DC cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
• Install external DC load-break switch (e.g., a PV junction box including a load-break switch)
between the inverter and PV array.
• Disconnect the PV array from the inverter via an external DC load-break switch (e.g. via a
PV junction including a load-break switch). Switch off and secure the DC load-break switch
against reconnection.
• Disconnect the product from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock from touching an ungrounded PV module
or array frame
Touching ungrounded PV modules or array frames results in death or lethal injuries due to electric
shock.
• Connect and ground the frame of the PV modules, the array frame and the electrically
conductive surfaces so that there is continuous conduction. Observe the applicable local
regulations.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live system components in
case of a ground fault
If a ground fault occurs, parts of the system may still be live. Touching live parts and cables
results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Disconnect the product from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.
• Only touch the cables of the PV modules on their insulation.
• Do not touch any parts of the substructure or frame of the PV array.
• Do not connect PV strings with ground faults to the inverter.
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. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due
to electric shock.
• Ensure that all devices in the same network are integrated in the existing overvoltage
protection.
• When laying the network cable outdoors, ensure that there is suitable surge protection at
the network cable transition from the product outdoors to the network inside the building.
• The Ethernet interface of the product is classified as "TNV-1" and offers protection against
overvoltages of up to 1.5 kV.
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
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 inside the product or explosion.
Death or lethal injuries due to hot or flying debris can result.
• In the event of a fault, do not perform any direct actions on the product.
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
• Disconnect the PV array from the inverter via an external disconnection device. If there is no
disconnecting device present, wait until no more DC power is applied to the inverter.
• Disconnect the AC circuit breaker, or keep it disconnected in case it has already tripped,
and secure it against reconnection.
• Only perform work on the product (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing
personal protective equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves,
eye and face protection, respiratory protection).
WARNING
Risk of injury due to toxic substances, gases and dusts.
In rare cases, damages to electronic components can result in the formation of toxic substances,
gases or dusts inside the product. Touching toxic substances and inhaling toxic gases and dusts
can cause skin irritation, burns or poisoning, trouble breathing and nausea.
• Only perform work on the product (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing
personal protective equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves,
eye and face protection, respiratory protection).
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire when failing to observe torque specifications on live
bolted connections
Failure to follow the specified torques reduces the ampacity of live bolted connections and the
contact resistances increase. This can cause components to overheat and catch fire. Death or
lethal injuries can result.
• Ensure that live bolted connections are always tightened with the exact torque specified in
this document.
• Only use suitable tools when working on the device.
• Avoid repeated tightening of live bolted connections as this may result in inadmissibly high
torques.
WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock from destruction of the measuring device
due to overvoltage
Overvoltage can damage a measuring device and result in voltage being present in the
enclosure of the measuring device. Touching the live enclosure of the measuring device results in
death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Only use measuring devices with a measurement ranges designed for the maximum AC and
DC voltage of the inverter.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts
Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation. Touching hot enclosure parts can
result in burn injuries.
• During operation, do not touch any parts other than the enclosure lid of the inverter.
• Wait until the inverter has cooled down before touching the enclosure.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to weight of product
Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or
mounted.
• Transport and lift the product carefully. Take the weight of the product into account.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Transport the product using the carrying handles or hoist. Take the weight of the product
into account.
• Use all carrying handles provided during transport with carrying handles.
• Do not use the carrying handles as attachment points for hoist equipment (e.g. straps, ropes,
chains). Insert eye bolts into threads provided on top of the product to attach the hoist
system.
NOTICE
Damage to the enclosure seal in subfreezing conditions
If you open the product when temperatures are below freezing, the enclosure seals can be
damaged. Moisture can penetrate the product and damage it.
• Only open the product if the ambient temperature is not below -5°C.
• If a layer of ice has formed on the enclosure seal when temperatures are below freezing,
remove it prior to opening the product (e.g. by melting the ice with warm air).
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.
• Do not open the product during a dust storm or precipitation.
• Close tightly all enclosure openings.
NOTICE
Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge
Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through
electrostatic discharge.
• Ground yourself before touching any component.
NOTICE
Damage to the inverter due to switching operations on the transformer
If voltages are present in the inverter, switching operations on the transformer can lead to large
fluctuations in the voltage in the inverter. Large fluctuations in voltage can damage components
in the inverter.
• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources before performing any switching operations on
the transformer.
NOTICE
Damage to the product due to cleaning agents
The use of cleaning agents may cause damage to the product and its components.
• Clean the product and all its components only with a cloth moistened with clear water.
Change to the names and units of grid parameters to comply with the grid-
connection requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631
(valid from April 27, 2019)
To comply with the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from April 27, 2019) the names
and units of grid parameters were changed. This change is valid from firmware version
≥ 3.00.00.R if a country data set for fulfilling the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from
2019-04-27) is set. Names and units of grid parameters for inverters with firmware version
≤ 2.99.99.R are not affected by this change and remain valid. This also applies from firmware
version ≥ 3.00.00.R if a country data set that is valid for countries outside the EU is set.
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.
A B C D E F
G H I
J K L M N O P Q
Figure 1: Components included in the scope of delivery
5 Product Overview
5.1 Product Description
Position Designation
A LEDs
The LEDs indicate the operating state of the product.
B Type label
The type label clearly identifies the product. The type label must remain
permanently attached to the product. You will find the following informa-
tion on the type label:
• Device type (Model)
• Serial number (Serial No. or S/N)
• Date of manufacture
• Device-specific characteristics
Symbol Explanation
Beware of hot surface
The product can get hot during operation.
Inverter
Together with the green LED, this symbol indicates the operating state of the in-
verter.
Observe the documentation
Together with the red LED, this symbol indicates an error.
Data transmission
Together with the blue LED, this symbol indicates the status of the network con-
nection.
Three-phase alternating current without neutral conductor
Direct current
WEEE designation
Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but in accor-
dance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste applicable at the in-
stallation site.
The product is suitable for outdoor installation.
Degree of protection IP65
The product is protected against the penetration of dust and water that is di-
rected as a jet against the enclosure from all directions.
CE marking
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
RoHS labeling
RoHS
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
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.
• Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the product in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Requirements:
☐ Do not mount the inverter in living areas.
☐ The installation site can be exposed to direct solar irradiation. There is, however, the possibility
that the product reduces its power output to avoid overheating due to high temperatures.
☐ All ambient conditions must be met (see Section 15, page 88).
☐ At least two profile rails must be available for mounting.
☐ The support surface of the frame to which the profile rails are attached should be firm and
level (e.g. concrete). Non-fulfillment of these criteria may restrict servicing.
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.
• Do not open the product during a dust storm or precipitation.
• Close tightly all enclosure openings.
NOTICE
Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge
Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through
electrostatic discharge.
• Ground yourself before touching any component.
NOTICE
Damage to the inverter due to switching operations on the transformer
If voltages are present in the inverter, switching operations on the transformer can lead to large
fluctuations in the voltage in the inverter. Large fluctuations in voltage can damage components
in the inverter.
• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources before performing any switching operations on
the transformer.
NOTICE
Damage to the product due to cleaning agents
The use of cleaning agents may cause damage to the product and its components.
• Clean the product and all its components only with a cloth moistened with clear water.
Change to the names and units of grid parameters to comply with the grid-
connection requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631
(valid from April 27, 2019)
To comply with the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from April 27, 2019) the names
and units of grid parameters were changed. This change is valid from firmware version
≥ 3.00.00.R if a country data set for fulfilling the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from
2019-04-27) is set. Names and units of grid parameters for inverters with firmware version
≤ 2.99.99.R are not affected by this change and remain valid. This also applies from firmware
version ≥ 3.00.00.R if a country data set that is valid for countries outside the EU is set.
Recommended clearances:
If you maintain the recommended clearances, adequate heat dissipation will be ensured. Thus, you
will prevent power reduction due to excessive temperature.
☐ Maintain the recommended clearances to walls as well as to other inverters or objects.
(19.7)
(19.7)
500
500
(19.7)
500
500
A B C
Position Designation
A Entry for network cable (M32)
B Entry for DC cable (M40)
C Entry for AC cable (M63)
A B C
Position Designation
A Entry for network cable (M32)
B Entry for DC cable (M32)
C Entry for AC cable (M63)
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.
• Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
• Disconnect the AC circuit breaker and secure it against reconnection.
• Disconnect the PV array from the inverter via an external DC load-break switch (e.g. via a
PV junction including a load-break switch). Switch off and secure the DC load-break switch
against reconnection.
• Ensure that all cables to be connected are de-energized.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to weight of product
Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or
mounted.
• Transport and lift the product carefully. Take the weight of the product into account.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Transport the product using the carrying handles or hoist. Take the weight of the product
into account.
• Use all carrying handles provided during transport with carrying handles.
• Do not use the carrying handles as attachment points for hoist equipment (e.g. straps, ropes,
chains). Insert eye bolts into threads provided on top of the product to attach the hoist
system.
Procedure:
1. Mark the position for the mounting brackets.
2. Hook each mounting bracket onto the mounting rail
1
and insert the screw (M8x105).
9. Thread the swivel nuts of the cable glands over the cables.
10. Attach the cable glands to the connecting plate.
2
7 Electrical Connection
7.1 Overview of the Connection Area
Position Designation
A Optional connection for additional grounding or equipotential bonding
B Cable for DC connection with tin-plated copper terminal lugs
C DC overvoltage protection elements
D Terminal blocks for AC connection
E AC overvoltage protection elements
F Network Ports
20. Secure the product with one screw each on the right
and left on the mounting bracket (M8x16, TX40,
12 Nm ± 2 Nm).
3x
1
2
7 Electrical Connection
7.1 Overview of the Connection Area
Position Designation
A Optional connection for additional grounding or equipotential bonding
B Cable for DC connection with tin-plated copper terminal lugs
C DC overvoltage protection elements
D Terminal blocks for AC connection
E AC overvoltage protection elements
F Network Ports
7.2 AC Connection
7.2.1 Requirements for the AC Connection
AC cable requirements:
☐ Aluminum or copper cables must be used.
☐ The conductors must be round conductors or 90 ° sector-shaped conductors.
☐ The conductors must be solid, stranded or fine-stranded. When using fine-stranded wire,
bootlace ferrules must be used.
☐ Cable cross-section for round conductors: 50 mm² to 150 mm²
☐ Cable cross-section for sector-shaped conductors: 120 mm² or 150 mm²
☐ External diameter: 27 mm to 48 mm
Overvoltage category:
The inverter can be used in grids of overvoltage category III or lower in accordance with
IEC 60664-1. That means that the inverter can be permanently connected to the grid-connection
point of a building. In case of installations with long outdoor cabling routes, additional measures to
reduce overvoltage category IV to overvoltage category III are required (see the Technical
Information "Overvoltage Protection" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Requirements:
☐ A suitable medium-voltage transformer must be available.
Procedure:
1. Ensure that the AC circuit breaker is switched off and that it cannot be reconnected.
2. Shorten the cable if necessary.
3. Strip the cable.
4. Strip off the insulation of L1, L2, L3, and PE by 30 mm.
5. Remove any cable remnants from the product.
6. For conductors made of aluminum, remove any
oxide film and apply protective grease to the
conductors.
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. Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due
to electric shock.
• Ensure that all devices in the same network are integrated in the existing overvoltage
protection.
• When laying the network cable outdoors, ensure that there is suitable surge protection at
the network cable transition from the product outdoors to the network inside the building.
• The Ethernet interface of the product is classified as "TNV-1" and offers protection against
overvoltages of up to 1.5 kV.
Requirements:
☐ Changes to grid-relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator.
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section 9.2, page 43).
3. Call up the menu Device Parameters.
4. Click on [Edit parameters].
5. Log in using the SMA Grid Guard code to change those parameters designated by a lock
(only for installers):
• Select the menu User Settings (see Section 9.3, page 46).
• In the subsequent context menu, select [SMA Grid Guard login].
• Enter the SMA Grid Guard code and select [Login].
6. Expand the parameter group that contains the parameter which is to be configured.
7. Change the desired parameters.
8. Select [Save all] to save the changes.
☑ The inverter parameters are set.
Accepting the settings
Saving the made settings is indicated by an hourglass symbol on the user interface. If the DC
voltage is sufficient, the data is transferred directly to the inverter and accepted. If the DC
voltage is too low (e. g. in the evening), the settings are saved, but they cannot be directly
transferred to or accepted by the inverter. As long as the inverter has not yet received and
accepted the settings, the hourglass symbol will continue to be displayed on the user interface.
The settings will be accepted when there is sufficient DC voltage applied and the inverter
restarts. As soon as the hourglass symbol appears on the user interface, the settings have been
saved. The settings will not be lost. You can log off of the user interface and leave the system.
By default, the inverter is set to a universally valid country data set. You must adjust the country
data set for the installation site.
The country data set must be set correctly.
If you select a country data set which is not valid for your country and purpose, it can cause a
disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator. When selecting the
country data set, you must always observe the locally applicable standards and directives as
well as the properties of the PV system (e.g. PV system size, grid-connection point).
• If you are not sure which standards and directives are valid for your country or purpose,
contact the grid operator.
6. Lead each cable through a cable gland in the connection plate up to the network jacks. Lay
each cable according to the installation plan and attach to the brackets.
7. Put the RJ45 plug of the cable into one of the
network sockets of the communication assembly.
8. Ensure that the RJ45 plug is securely in place by pulling slightly on the cable.
9. Firmly tighten the swivel nut on each cable gland.
10. If the inverter is installed outdoors, install overvoltage protection for all components in the
network.
11. Either connect the other end of the network cable directly to the local network (e.g. via a
router) or connect all present inverters in the system to each other in line topology and connect
the first or last inverter in the line to the local network.
NOTICE
Damage to the inverter due to ground fault on DC side during operation
Due to the transformerless topology of the product, the occurance of ground faults on DC side
during operation can lead to irreparable damage. Damages to the product due to a faulty or
damaged DC installation are not covered by warranty. The product is equipped with a protective
device that checks whether a ground fault is present during the starting sequence. The product is
not protected during operation.
• Ensure that the DC installation is carried out correctly and no ground fault occurs during
operation.
DC cable requirements:
☐ Aluminum or copper wires must be used.
☐ Cable cross-section for connecting one PV combiner box: 95 mm² to 300 mm²
☐ Maximum cable cross-section for connecting two PV combiner boxes: 95 mm² to 185 mm²
☐ External diameter for connecting one PV combiner box: 18 mm to 25 mm
☐ External diameter for connecting two PV combiner boxes: 12 mm to 20 mm
☐ The cables must be equipped with suitable terminal lugs for DC connection in the inverter. The
DC cables in the inverter are equipped with terminal lugs made of tinned copper.
Requirements:
☐ Depending on the design, one or two PV combiner boxes must be present.
☐ There must be an external DC load-break switch between the PV inverter and the PV array
(e.g., a PV combiner box including a load-break switch).
☐ The DC cables have been inserted into the product.
DC connection overview:
A A
B C B C
D D
E E
Figure 9: DC connection overview for the connection of one PV combiner box or of two PV combiner boxes
Position Designation
A DC cable with tin-plated copper terminal lugs (installed in the product)
B M10x40 combination hexagon head screw (AF16)
C Washer M10
D Hex nut M10
E DC cable with terminal lug (to be provided by the customer)
Procedure:
1. Ensure that no voltage is present on the DC cables.
2. Dismantle the DC cables.
8 Commissioning
8.1 Commissioning Procedure
Requirements:
☐ A means of disconnecting the inverter from the PV array must be present.
☐ The AC circuit breaker must be correctly rated and mounted.
☐ The product must be correctly mounted.
☐ All cables must be correctly connected.
Procedure:
1. Position the enclosure lid and first tighten the upper-
left and lower-right screws, and then the remaining 12x
screws crosswise (TX25, torque: 6 Nm ± 0.3 Nm).
1 10x
2
Procedure:
1. Select the configuration option Adopting configuration from a file.
2. Select [Browse...] and select the desired file.
3. Select [Import file].
Configuring the Installation Assistant (Recommended)
Procedure:
1. Select the configuration option Configuration with Installation Assistant.
☑ The installation assistant will open.
2. Follow the installation assistant steps and make the settings appropriate for your system.
3. For every setting made in a step, select [Save and next].
☑ In the last step, all made settings are listed in a summary.
4. To correct settings you made, select [Back], navigate to the desired step, correct settings and
select [Save and continue].
5. Once all settings are correct, select [Next] in the summary.
6. To save the settings to a file, select [Export a summary] and save the file on your end
device.
7. To export all parameters and their settings, select [Export all parameters]. This exports all
parameters and their settings into an HTML file.
☑ The start page of the user interface opens.
Manual configuration
You can configure the inverter manually by setting the desired parameters.
Procedure:
1. Select the configuration option Manual Configuration.
☑ The Device Parameters menu on the user interface will open and all available
parameter groups of the inverter will be displayed.
2. Select [Edit parameters].
3. Select the desired parameter group.
☑ All available parameters of the parameter group will be displayed.
4. Set the desired parameters.
5. Select [Save all].
☑ The inverter parameters are set.
9 Operation
9.1 Establishing a connection to the user interface
9.1.1 Establishing a Direct Connection via Ethernet
Requirements:
☐ The product must be commissioned.
☐ An end device (e.g. computer) with an Ethernet interface must be available.
☐ The product must be connected directly to the end device.
☐ The respective latest version of one of the following web browsers must be installed: Chrome,
Edge, Firefox or Safari.
☐ The SMA Grid Guard code of the Installer must be available for the changing of grid-relevant
settings after completion of the first ten feed-in hours or installation assistant (see "Application
for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
IP address of the inverter
• Standard inverter IP address for the direct connection via Ethernet: 169.254.12.3
Procedure:
1. Open the web browser of your end device, enter the IP address 169.254.12.3 in the address
bar and press the enter key.
2. Web browser signals a security vulnerability
After the IP address has been entered, a message might appear indicating that the
connection to the user interface of the product is not secure. SMA Solar Technology AG
guarantees the security of the user interface.
• Continue loading the user interface.
☑ The login page of the user interface opens.
Requirements:
☐ The product must be connected to the local network via a network cable (e.g. via a router).
☐ The product must be integrated into the local network. Tip: There are various methods of
integrating the product into the local network with the aid of the installation assistant.
☐ An end device (e.g. computer, tablet PC or smartphone) must be available.
☐ The end 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: Chrome,
Edge, Firefox or Safari.
☐ The SMA Grid Guard code of the Installer must be available for the changing of grid-relevant
settings after completion of the first ten feed-in hours or installation assistant (see "Application
for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Procedure:
1. Open the web browser of your end device. Enter the IP address of the product in the address
bar of the web browser. Then press Enter key.
2. Web browser signals a security vulnerability
After the IP address has been entered, a message might appear indicating that the
connection to the user interface of the product is not secure. SMA Solar Technology AG
guarantees the security of the user interface.
• Continue loading the user interface.
☑ The login page of the user interface opens.
Usage of cookies
For the correct display of the user interface, cookies are required. The cookies are used for
convenience only. By using this user interface you agree to the placement of cookies.
Log in as Installer or User for the First Time
Password assignment for user and installer
The passwords for the user groups Installer and User must be assigned when accessing the
user interface for the first time. If the inverter was registered in a communication device (e.g.,
SMA Data Manager) and the system password was assigned, the system password is also the
installer password. In this case, only the user password must be assigned.
• If you as a specialist assign the user password, only pass the password on to persons to
access the inverter data via the user interface.
• If you as a user assign the installer password, only pass the password on to persons to
receive access to the system.
Procedure:
1. In the drop-down list Language, select the desired language.
2. In the Password field, enter a password for the User user group.
3. In the Repeat password field, enter the password again.
4. Click on Save.
5. In the New password field, enter a password for the Installer user group. Assign a uniform
password to all SMA devices to be registered in a system. The installer password is also the
system password.
6. In the Repeat password field, enter the password again.
7. Click on Save and log in.
☑ The Configuring the Inverter page opens.
Log in as the User or Installer
1. In the drop-down list Language, select the desired language.
2. In the User group drop-down list, select the entry Installer or User.
3. Enter the password in the field Password.
4. Select Login.
☑ The start page of the user interface opens.
10. Position the enclosure lid and first tighten the upper-
left and lower-right screws, and then the remaining 12x
screws crosswise (TX25, torque: 6 Nm ± 0.3 Nm).
1 10x
2
13. If the inverter is to be hooked into the mounting brackets by means of a hoist, screw the eye
bolts into the threads on the top of the inverter and attach the hoist to them. The hoist must be
suitable to take the weight of the inverter.
14. Unscrew the screw for securing the product to the
mounting brackets on the right and left (TX40).
The installation assistant leads you step-by-step through the steps necessary for the initial
configuration of the inverter.
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Requirement:
☐ When configuring after completion of the first ten feed-in hours or after exiting the installation
assistant, the SMA Grid Guard code must be available in order to change the grid-relevant
parameters (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log in as Installer.
3. Select the menu User Settings (see Section 9.3, page 46) on the start page of the user
interface.
4. In the context menu, select [Starting the installation assistant].
☑ The installation assistant will open.
Procedure:
• In the parameter group Device > Operation, select the parameter Dynamic power
display via green LED and set this to Off.
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section 9.2, page 43).
3. Call up the menu Device Parameters.
4. Select [Edit parameters].
5. In the parameter group User Rights > Access Control change the password of the desired
user group.
6. Select [Save all] to save the changes.
Requirements:
☐ Changes to grid-relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator.
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section 9.2, page 43).
3. Call up the menu Device Parameters.
4. Click on [Edit parameters].
5. Log in using the SMA Grid Guard code to change those parameters designated by a lock
(only for installers):
• Select the menu User Settings (see Section 9.3, page 46).
• In the subsequent context menu, select [SMA Grid Guard login].
• Enter the SMA Grid Guard code and select [Login].
6. Expand the parameter group that contains the parameter which is to be configured.
7. Change the desired parameters.
8. Select [Save all] to save the changes.
☑ The inverter parameters are set.
Accepting the settings
Saving the made settings is indicated by an hourglass symbol on the user interface. If the DC
voltage is sufficient, the data is transferred directly to the inverter and accepted. If the DC
voltage is too low (e. g. in the evening), the settings are saved, but they cannot be directly
transferred to or accepted by the inverter. As long as the inverter has not yet received and
accepted the settings, the hourglass symbol will continue to be displayed on the user interface.
The settings will be accepted when there is sufficient DC voltage applied and the inverter
restarts. As soon as the hourglass symbol appears on the user interface, the settings have been
saved. The settings will not be lost. You can log off of the user interface and leave the system.
By default, the inverter is set to a universally valid country data set. You must adjust the country
data set for the installation site.
The country data set must be set correctly.
If you select a country data set which is not valid for your country and purpose, it can cause a
disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator. When selecting the
country data set, you must always observe the locally applicable standards and directives as
well as the properties of the PV system (e.g. PV system size, grid-connection point).
• If you are not sure which standards and directives are valid for your country or purpose,
contact the grid operator.
Change to the names and units of grid parameters to comply with the grid-
connection requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/631
(valid from April 27, 2019)
To comply with the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from April 27, 2019) the names
and units of grid parameters were changed. This change is valid from firmware version
≥ 3.00.00.R if a country data set for fulfilling the EU grid-connection requirements (valid from
2019-04-27) is set. Names and units of grid parameters for inverters with firmware version
≤ 2.99.99.R are not affected by this change and remain valid. This also applies from firmware
version ≥ 3.00.00.R if a country data set that is valid for countries outside the EU is set.
The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section (see
Section 9.7 "Changing Operating Parameters", page 50).
Procedure:
• In the parameter group Grid monitoring > Grid monitoring select the parameter Set
country standard and set the required country data set.
2. Enter the total power of the PV array in the field Nominal system power.
3. In the drop-down list Operating mode active power setting, select whether active power
limitation is to be performed via a fixed specification in percent or in watts.
4. In the field Set active power limit, enter the value to which the active power at the point of
interconnection is to be limited. The value must be set to 0 for zero active power.
5. Set the Active power setpoint to [On].
6. Select the entry Manual setpoint in % or Manual setpoint in W for manual specification
and enter the respective setpoint value.
7. If the inverter itself is to control active power at the point of interconnection, perform the
following steps:
• In the drop-down list Operating mode active power setting, select the entry External
setting.
• In the drop-down list Fallback behavior, select the entry Apply fallback values.
• In the drop-down list Grid disconnection for active power setpoint of 0% select the
entry No.
Procedure:
1. Select the parameter Reactive power mode in case of active power output and set the
desired procedure. When doing so, note that for "Q on Demand 24/7", the modes Cos
Phi(P) characteristic curve or Cos Phi(U) characteristic curve may not be selected.
2. Select the parameter Reactive power mode in case of zero active power and set the
desired procedure.
3. Set the parameters associated with the reactive power mode.
The Modbus interface is deactivated by default and the communication ports 502 set.
In order to access SMA invertes with SMA Modbus® or SunSpec® Modbus®, the Modbus interface
must be activated. After activating the interface, the communication ports of both IP protocols can
be changed. For information on commissioning and configuration of the Modbus interface, see the
technical information "SMA and SunSpec Modbus® Interface" at www.SMA-Solar.com.
For information on which Modbus registers are supported, see the technical information "Modbus®
parameters and measured values" at www.SMA-Solar.com.
Measures for data security during activated Modbus interface
If you activate the Modbus interface, there is a risk that unauthorized users may access and
manipulate the data or devices in your PV system.
To ensure data security, take appropriate protective measures such as:
• Set up a firewall.
• Close unnecessary network ports.
• Only enable remote access via VPN tunnel.
• Do not set up port forwarding at the communication port in use.
• In order to deactivate the Modbus interface, reset the inverter to the default settings or
deactivate the activated parameter again.
Procedure:
• Activate the Modbus interface and adjust the communication ports if necessary (see the
technical information "SMA and SunSpec Modbus® Interface" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Procedure:
1. Activate the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log into the user interface (see Section 9.2, page 43).
3. Select the menu Device Configuration.
4. Select [Settings].
5. In the context menu, select [Saving the configuration in a file].
6. Follow the instructions in the dialog.
To configure the inverter, you can adopt the configuration from a file. To be able to do this, you
must first save the configuration of another inverter from the same type or device family in a file (see
Section 9.12 "Saving the Configuration in a File", page 54). When saving, only the device
parameters will be adopted, not any passwords.
Requirements:
☐ Changes to grid-relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator.
☐ The SMA Grid Guard code must be available (see "Application for SMA Grid Guard Code"
at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log into the user interface as an Installer (see Section 9.2, page 43).
3. Select the menu Device Configuration.
4. Select [Settings].
5. In the context menu, select [Adopting the configuration from a file].
6. Follow the instructions in the dialog.
If no automatic update is set for the inverter in the communication product (e.g.
SMA Data Manager, Cluster Controller, Sunny Portal) or via the user interface of the inverter, you
have the option of carrying out a manual firmware update.
You have the following options to update the firmware:
• Update the firmware with the existing update file via the user interface of the inverter.
• Search and install the firmware via the user interface of the inverter.
Update the firmware with the existing update file via the user interface of the
inverter.
Requirements:
☐ An update file with the desired inverter firmware must be available. The update file is, for
example, available for download on the product page of the inverter at www.SMA-Solar.com.
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
Procedure:
1. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
2. Log into the user interface as an Installer (see Section 9.2, page 43).
3. Click on [Edit parameters].
4. Go to Device > Update.
5. Select the parameter Check for update and install it and set it to Execute.
6. Click on [Save all].
☑ The firmware is updated in the background.
Prior to performing any work on the inverter, always disconnect it from all voltage sources as
described in this section. Always adhere to the prescribed sequence.
WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock from destruction of the measuring device
due to overvoltage
Overvoltage can damage a measuring device and result in voltage being present in the
enclosure of the measuring device. Touching the live enclosure of the measuring device results in
death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Only use measuring devices with a measurement ranges designed for the maximum AC and
DC voltage of the inverter.
NOTICE
Damage to the inverter due to switching operations on the transformer
If voltages are present in the inverter, switching operations on the transformer can lead to large
fluctuations in the voltage in the inverter. Large fluctuations in voltage can damage components
in the inverter.
• Disconnect the inverter from voltage sources before performing any switching operations on
the transformer.
Procedure:
1. Disconnect the AC miniature circuit breaker and secure against reconnection.
2. Disconnect the DC terminal of the inverter via the PV combiner box or the external DC switch.
3. Wait 5 minutes.
4. Wait until the LEDs have gone out.
5. Unscrew the screws of the enclosure lid (TX25) and
remove it. 12x
6. Set the screws and the enclosure lid aside and store safely.
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8. Ensure that no voltage is present between the
positive terminal and negative terminal on the DC
surge protection devices using a suitable measuring
device. To do so, insert the test probe (maximum
diameter: 2.5 mm) into the measuring points of the
DC surge protection devices.
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0.0V
Procedure:
• Ensure that the product is free of dust, foliage and other dirt.
12 Troubleshooting
12.1 Forgotten Password
If you have forgotten the password for the inverter, you can unlock the inverter with a Personal
Unlocking Key (PUK). For each inverter, there is one PUK for each user group (User and Installer).
Tipp: With PV systems that are registered in a communication product, you can also assign a new
password for the user group Installer via the communication product. The password for the user
group Installer is the same as the system password in the communication product.
Procedure:
1. Request PUK (application form available at www.SMA-Solar.com).
2. Open the user interface (see Section 9.1, page 42).
3. Enter the PUK instead of the password into the field Password.
4. Select Login.
5. Call up the menu Device Parameters.
6. Click on [Edit parameters].
7. In the parameter group User Rights > Access Control change the password of the desired
user group.
8. Select [Save all] to save the changes.
Password assignment for inverters that are registered in a communication
product
The password for the user group Installer is also the system password for the system in the
communication product. Changing the password of the user group Installer can lead to the
inverter no longer being able to be reached by the communication product.
• In the communication product, assign the changed password of the user group Installer
as the new system password (see the manual of the communication product).
Grid incident
The ten-minute average value of the grid voltage is no longer within the per-
missible range. The grid voltage or grid impedance at the connection point is
too high. The inverter disconnects from the utility grid to maintain power qual-
ity.
Corrective measures:
• During the feed-in operation, check whether the grid voltage at the
connection point of the inverter is permanently in the permissible range.
If the grid voltage is outside the permissible range due to local grid
conditions, contact the grid operator. The grid operator must agree with
an adjustment of the voltage at the feed-in point or with a change of the
monitored operating limits.
If the grid voltage is permanently within the permissible range and this
message is still displayed, contact the Service.
Grid incident
The grid frequency is not within the permissible range. The inverter has discon-
nected from the utility grid.
Corrective measures:
• If possible, check the power frequency and observe how often
fluctuations occur.
If fluctuations occur frequently and this message is displayed often,
contact the grid operator and request approval to change the operating
parameters of the inverter.
If the grid operator gives his approval, discuss any changes to the
operating parameters with the Service.
Grid incident
The inverter has detected an excessively high proportion of direct current in
the grid current.
Corrective measures:
• Check the grid connection for direct current.
• If this message is displayed frequently, contact the grid operator and
check whether the monitoring threshold on the inverter can be raised.
701
Waiting for grid voltage > Installation failure grid connection > Check
grid and fuses
L is not connected.
Corrective measures:
• Ensure that the line conductors are connected.
• Ensure that the miniature circuit breaker is switched on.
• Ensure that the AC cable is not damaged and that it is connected
correctly.
1501
Overtemperature
An overtemperature has been detected in the choke area.
Corrective measures:
• Clean the cooling fins on the rear of the enclosure and the air ducts on
the top using a soft brush.
• Ensure that the inverter has sufficient ventilation.
• Ensure that the inverter is not exposed to direct solar irradiation.
6512 Minimum operating temperature not reached
The inverter will only recommence grid feed-in once the temperature has
reached at least −25°C.
Incompatible file
The configuration file is not suitable for this inverter.
Corrective measures:
• Ensure that the selected configuration file is suitable for this inverter.
• Retry import.
Abort self-test
The self-test (Italy only) was terminated.
Corrective measures:
• Ensure that the AC connection is correct.
• Restart the self-test.
9107
If the red LED is glowing and the event number 3501, 3601 or 3701 is being displayed in the
Results menu on the inverter user interface, there may be a ground fault present. The electrical
insulation from the PV system to ground is defective or insufficient.
DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live system components in
case of a ground fault
If a ground fault occurs, parts of the system may still be live. Touching live parts and cables
results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Disconnect the product from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected
before working on the device.
• Only touch the cables of the PV modules on their insulation.
• Do not touch any parts of the substructure or frame of the PV array.
• Do not connect PV strings with ground faults to the inverter.
WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock from destruction of the measuring device
due to overvoltage
Overvoltage can damage a measuring device and result in voltage being present in the
enclosure of the measuring device. Touching the live enclosure of the measuring device results in
death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.
• Only use measuring devices with a measurement ranges designed for the maximum AC and
DC voltage of the inverter.
total
The exact insulation resistance of a PV module can be obtained from the module manufacturer
or the datasheet.
For the resistance of a PV module an average value can be assumed: for thin-film PV modules
approximately 40 MOhm and for polycrystalline and monocrystalline PV modules
approximately 50 MOhm per PV module (for further information on calculating the insulation
resistance see the Technical Information "Insulation Resistance (Riso) of Non-Galvanically
Isolated PV Systems" at www.SMA-Solar.com).
Required devices:
☐ Suitable device for safe disconnection and short-circuiting
☐ Measuring device for insulation resistance
Device required for safe disconnection and short-circuiting of the PV array
The insulation resistance can only be measured with a suitable device for safe disconnection
and short-circuiting of the PV array. If no suitable device is available, the insulation
measurement must not be carried out.
Procedure:
1. Calculate the expected insulation resistance per string.
2. DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages
• Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 10, page 57).
3. Install the short circuit device.
4. Connect the measuring device for insulation resistance.
5. Short-circuit the first string.
6. Set the test voltage. The test voltage should be as close as possible to the maximum system
voltage of the PV modules but must not exceed it (see datasheet of the PV modules).
7. Measure the insulation resistance.
8. Eliminate the short circuit.
9. Measure the remaining strings in the same manner.
☑ If the insulation resistance of a string deviates considerably from the theoretically
calculated value, there is a ground fault present in that string.
10. Reconnect to the inverter only those strings from which the ground fault has been eliminated.
11. Reconnect all other strings to the inverter.
12. Recommission the inverter.
13. If the inverter still displays an insulation error, contact the Service (see Section 16, page 92).
The PV modules might not be suitable for the inverter in the present quantity.
1. Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 10, page 57).
2. Unlock the surge arresters by turning the latch to the
open position with a screwdriver. 2x
1 2
4. Dispose of all surge arresters in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations
for electronic waste.
5. Insert new surge arresters.
7. Ensure that each surge arrester is securely inserted into its slot.
8. Recommission the inverter (see Section 8.2, page 38).
Procedure:
1. In the parameter group Device > Operation, select the parameter Ethernet link diagnostic
via LED and set this to On.
☑ Blue LED flashes (2 s on and 250 ms off): one network cable is connected to the inverter.
☑ Blue LED is not flashing: No network cable is connected.
2. Check whether for the inverters where the blue LED is flashing there really should only be one
network cable connected or whether two network cables should be connected here.
3. Check whether for the inverters where the blue LED is not flashing there really should not be a
network cable connected.
Testing the Speedwire Communication via SMA Data Manager
If there is a SMA Data Manager in the system, the inverter can indicate signal whether the
Speedwire communication is working properly or if there is a problem by the red LED flashing. The
diagnostic function can only be activated via the user interface of the SMA Data Manager.
Procedure:
1. Select the Communication diagnostic parameter via the SMA Data Manager user interface
and set it to On.
☑ The red LED of the inverter flashes (250 ms on and 250 ms off): The communication of
the Speedwire devices connected in line topology is working perfectly.
2. If the inverter's red LED does not flash, the Speedwire communication is defective. The
communication path must be checked.
1. DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages
• Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 10, page 57).
2. Release the fan bracket on the right and left of the
inverter. To do so, press in the locking tabs and push
them upwards.
1 2
4. NOTICE
Damage to the fans due to compressed air
• Clean the fans with a soft brush, a paint brush, or a damp cloth.
5. If the cooling fins are dirty, clean them using a soft brush.
6. Insert the locking tabs on the left and right of the fan
bracket into the recesses and the top into the
suspensions.
1
2
To decommission the inverter completely upon completion of its service life, proceed as described
in this Section.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to weight of product
Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or
mounted.
• Transport and lift the product carefully. Take the weight of the product into account.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Transport the product using the carrying handles or hoist. Take the weight of the product
into account.
• Use all carrying handles provided during transport with carrying handles.
• Do not use the carrying handles as attachment points for hoist equipment (e.g. straps, ropes,
chains). Insert eye bolts into threads provided on top of the product to attach the hoist
system.
Requirements:
☐ Original packaging or packaging suitable for the weight and dimensions of the product must
be available.
☐ A pallet must be available.
☐ Mounting material for attaching the packaging on the pallet must be available (e.g. tie-down
straps).
☐ All transport handles must be in place.
Procedure:
1. DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages
• Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 10, page 57).
8. Remove all cable glands from the connecting plate. To do so, unscrew the counter nuts from
inside and remove the cable glands from the opening.
10. Position the enclosure lid and first tighten the upper-
left and lower-right screws, and then the remaining 12x
screws crosswise (TX25, torque: 6 Nm ± 0.3 Nm).
1 10x
2
13. If the inverter is to be hooked into the mounting brackets by means of a hoist, screw the eye
bolts into the threads on the top of the inverter and attach the hoist to them. The hoist must be
suitable to take the weight of the inverter.
14. Unscrew the screw for securing the product to the
mounting brackets on the right and left (TX40).
17. If the inverter is to be stored or shipped, pack the inverter and the mounting bracket. Use the
original packaging or packaging that is suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter
and secure with tie-down straps on the pallet.
18. Dispose of the inverter in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for
electronic waste.
Under fault conditions, the product 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.
Procedure:
1. To simplify the configuration of the replacement device, save the configuration data of the
defective product to a file (see Section 9.12, page 54).
2. Decommission the defective product (see Section 13, page 82).
3. Remove the transport cover, which is located in the
enclosure opening of the replacement unit instead of
the connecting plate, and use it for the defective
product.
5. 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.
6. If the enclosure lid of the replacement device is a transport lid (see information on the
enclosure lid), replace the transport lid of the replacement device with the enclosure lid of the
defective inverter:
• Unscrew the screws of the enclosure lid (TX25)
and remove it. 12x
15 Technical Data
DC input
SHP 100-20 SHP 150-20
Maximum power of PV array 150000 Wp 225000 Wp
Maximum input voltage 1000 V 1500 V
MPP voltage range 590 V to 1000 V 880 V to 1450 V
Rated input voltage 590 V 880 V
Minimum input voltage 570 V 855 V
Initial input voltage 625 V 940 V
Maximum input current 180 A 180 A
Maximum Short-Circuit Cur- 325 A 325 A
rent*
Maximum reverse current into 0 A 0 A
the PV modules**
Number of independent MPP 1 1
trackers
Number of inputs 1 or 2 (optional) for external 1 or 2 (optional) for external
PV combiner boxes PV combiner boxes
Overvoltage category accord- II II
ing to IEC 62109-1
* In accordance with IEC 62109-2: ISC PV
** The topology prevents a reverse current from the inverter in the system
AC output
SHP 100-20 SHP 150-20
Rated power at nominal AC 100000 W 150000 W
voltage, 50 Hz
Maximum apparent AC power 100000 VA 150000 VA
Rated grid voltage 400 V 600 V
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 600 V
AC voltage range* 304 V to 477 V 480 V to 690 V
Nominal AC current at nominal 145 A 145 A
AC voltage
Maximum output current 151 A 151 A
Efficiency
SHP 100-20 SHP 150-20
Maximum efficiency, ηmax 98.8 % 99.1 %
European weighted efficiency, 98.6 % 98.8 %
ηEU
Protective devices
DC reverse polarity protection Available
AC overvoltage protection" Surge arrester type 2
DC overvoltage protection Surge arrester type 2
AC short-circuit current capability Current control
Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 10.0
General data
Width x height x depth 770 mm x 833 mm x 444 mm
Weight with enclosure lid and connecting plate 98 kg
Weight without enclosure lid and connecting 90 kg
plate
Length x width x height of the packaging 1150 mm x 850 mm x 630 mm
Transport weight 115 kg
Classification of ambient conditions as per 4K4H, 4S2, 4C2
IEC 60721-3-4
Environmental category outdoors
Pollution degree of all enclosure parts 2
Operating temperature range -25 °C to +60 °C
Maximum permissible value for relative humid- 100 %
ity, condensing
Maximum operating altitude above mean sea 3000 m
level (MSL)
Typical noise emission 69 dB(A)
Power loss in night mode 5.58 W
Topology Transformerless
Cooling method SMA OptiCool
Number of fans 3
Degree of protection for electronics in accor- IP65
dance with IEC 60529
Protection class in accordance with I
IEC 62109-1
Climatic conditions
Installation in accordance with IEC 60721-3-4, Class 4K4H
Extended temperature range -25 °C to +60 °C
Equipment
DC terminal Terminal lug
AC terminal Screw terminals
Torques
Screws of mounting bracket (M8x105, TX40) 12 Nm ± 2 Nm
Screws for attaching the inverter to the mounting 12 Nm ± 2 Nm
brackets (M8x16, TX40)
Screws for attaching the connecting plate to the 8 Nm ± 0.5 Nm
inverter (M8x70, TX40)
Screws for AC terminals with conductor cross- 20 Nm
section of 50 mm² to 95 mm²
Screws for AC terminals with conductor cross- 30 Nm
section of 120 mm² to 150 mm²
Screws for DC connection (SW16) 24 Nm ± 2 Nm
Enclosure lid screws (TX25) 6 Nm ± 0.3 Nm
16 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:
• Device type
• Serial number
• Firmware version
• Mounting location and mounting height
• Type and number of PV modules
• Use the name of the system in Sunny Portal (if available)
• Access data for Sunny Portal (if available)
• Special country-specific settings (if available)
• Detailed description of the problem
Deutschland SMA Solar Technology AG Belgien SMA Benelux BVBA/SPRL
Österreich Niestetal Belgique Mechelen
Schweiz Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, België +32 15 286 730
Sunny Tripower, Sunny High- Luxemburg for Netherlands:
power: +49 561 9522‑1499 Luxembourg +31 30 2492 000
Monitoring Systems, Nederland SMA Online Service Center:
SMA EV Charger: www.SMA-Service.com
+49 561 9522‑2499
Česko SMA Service Partner TERMS a.s
Hybrid Controller:
Magyarország +420 387 6 85 111
+49 561 9522-3199
Slovensko SMA Online Service Center:
Sunny Island, Sunny Boy Stor- www.SMA-Service.com
age, Sunny Backup:
+49 561 9522-399 Türkiye SMA Service Partner DEKOM
Telekomünikasyon A. Ş
Sunny Central, Sunny Cen-
+90 24 22430605
tral Storage:
+49 561 9522-299 SMA Online Service Center:
www.SMA-Service.com
SMA Online Service Center:
www.SMA-Service.com
France SMA France S.A.S. Ελλάδα SMA Service Partner AKTOR
Lyon Κύπρος FM.
+33 472 22 97 00 Αθήνα
SMA Online Service Center: +30 210 8184550
www.SMA-Service.com SMA Online Service Center:
www.SMA-Service.com
España SMA Ibérica Tecnología Solar, United King- SMA Solar UK Ltd.
Portugal S.L.U. dom Milton Keynes
Barcelona +44 1908 304899
+34 935 63 50 99 SMA Online Service Center:
SMA Online Service Center: www.SMA-Service.com
www.SMA-Service.com
Italia SMA Italia S.r.l. Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd.
Milano Sydney
+39 02 8934-7299 Toll free for Australia:
SMA Online Service Center: 1800 SMA AUS
www.SMA-Service.com (1800 762 287)
International:
+61 2 9491 4200
United Arab SMA Middle East LLC India SMA Solar India Pvt. Ltd.
Emirates Abu Dhabi Mumbai
+971 2234 6177 +91 22 61713888
SMA Online Service Center:
www.SMA-Service.com
ไทย Service Partner for String inverter: 대한민국 Enerone Technology Co., Ltd
Solar Power Engineering Co., Ltd. 4th Fl, Jungbu Bldg, 329,
333/7,8,9 United Tower Build- Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-
ing 4th floor. gu,
Soi Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor 17), Seoul, 06188, Korea
Klongton Nua, Wattana, +82-2-520-2666
10110 Bangkok, Thailand Argentina SMA South America SPA
+66 20598220
Brasil Santiago de Chile
[email protected] +562 2820 2101
Chile
Service Partner for Utility:
Perú
Tirathai E & S Co., Ltd
South Africa SMA Solar Technology South
516/1 Moo 4, Bangpoo Indus-
Africa Pty Ltd.
trial Estate
Cape Town
Sukhumvit Road, T. Praksa, A.
Muang 08600SUNNY
10280 Samutprakarn, Thailand (08600 78669)
+63 1799866 International:
[email protected] +27 (0)21 826 0699
SMA Online Service Center:
www.SMA-Service.com
Other coun- International SMA Service Line
tries Niestetal
00800 SMA SERVICE
(00800 762 7378423)
SMA Online Service Center:
www.SMA-Service.com
17 EU Declaration of Conformity
within the scope of the EU directives
• Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU (29.3.2014 L 96/79-106)
(EMC)
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (29.3.2014 L 96/357-374) (LVD)
• Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 2011/65/EU
(L 174/88, June 8, 2011) and 2015/863/EU (L 137/10, March 31,
2015) (RoHS)
SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the products described in this document are in
compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above-
mentioned directives. The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.SMA-
Solar.com.