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SB16_21TL-IA-IEN112351 | IME-SB21TL | Version 5.1

PV Inverter

SUNNY BOY 1600TL/2100TL

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for SUNNY BOY 1600TL

Page 1: ...SB16_21TL IA IEN112351 IME SB21TL Version 5 1 EN PV Inverter SUNNY BOY 1600TL 2100TL Installation Guide...

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Page 3: ...rmation 7 1 4 Symbols Used 8 2 Safety 9 2 1 Appropriate Usage 9 2 2 Safety Instructions 10 2 3 Explanation of Symbols 11 2 3 1 Symbols on the Inverter 11 2 3 2 Symbols on the Type Label 12 3 Unpacking...

Page 4: ...tional Grounding 27 5 3 Setting the Display Language 28 5 4 Connecting the PV Array DC 29 5 4 1 Conditions for the DC Connection 29 5 4 2 Assembling the DC Connector 30 5 4 3 Opening the DC Connector...

Page 5: ...g Continuously 51 9 3 1 Checking the PV Array for a Ground Fault 51 9 3 2 Checking the Function of the Varistors 53 10 Decommissioning 56 10 1 Disassembling the Inverter 56 10 2 Packing the Inverter 5...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 6 SB16_21TL IA IEN112351 Installation Guide...

Page 7: ...SB 2100TL Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference 1 2 Target Group This manual is for electrically skilled persons The tasks described in this manual may be performed by electrica...

Page 8: ...ath 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 situation which if not avoided...

Page 9: ...dule manufacturer for long term maintenance of the module properties are taken see also Technical Description Module Technology in the download area of www SMA de en Do not use the Sunny Boy for purpo...

Page 10: ...ations in the country of installation require an external DC switch disconnector install an external DC switch disconnector Switch off the AC miniature circuit breaker and disconnect the inverter on t...

Page 11: ...order to ensure maximum protection for plants and persons Symbol Explanation Operation display Indicates the operating state of the inverter Ground fault or varistor defective Read section 9 3 Red LED...

Page 12: ...companies the inverter The inverter must not be disposed of together with household waste For more information on disposal see section 10 4 Disposing of the Inverter page 57 CE mark The inverter compl...

Page 13: ...1600TL 2 units 1 x positive 1 x negative Sunny Boy 2100TL 4 units 2 x positive 2 x negative E 2 4 Sealing plugs for DC connectors Sunny Boy 1600TL 2 units Sunny Boy 2100TL 4 units F 1 Protective cap f...

Page 14: ...de 3 2 Identifying the Inverter You can identify the inverter by the type label The type label is on the right side of the enclosure The serial number Serial No and the type Type Model of the inverter...

Page 15: ...criteria may restrict servicing Mount vertically or tilted backwards at a maximum angle of 45 The connection area must point downwards DANGER Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful c...

Page 16: ...ing and power reduction In a living area do not mount the unit on plasterboard walls or similar in order to avoid audible vibrations When in use the inverter emits noises which may be perceived as a n...

Page 17: ...s a drilling template and mark the positions of the drill holes 2 Attach the wall mounting bracket to the wall using appropriate screws and washers CAUTION Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of th...

Page 18: ...acket sideways 4 If a second protective conductor is required in the country of installation ground the inverter and fix it securely as described in section 5 2 3 Connecting Additional Grounding page...

Page 19: ...OTICE Electrostatic discharges can damage the inverter Internal components of the inverter can be irreparably damaged by static discharge Ground yourself before touching a component Object Description...

Page 20: ...l Object Description A Varistors B Connection area and sockets for optional communication via RS485 or Bluetooth C Display D Operating status LEDs E Socket for AC connection F Flat male tab for ground...

Page 21: ...ou will find detailed information for using an RCD in the Technical Description Criteria for Selecting an RCD in the download area at www SMA de en Cable Sizing Select a cable diameter that does not l...

Page 22: ...scription Line Circuit Breaker in the SMA Solar Technology AG download area at www SMA de en Position Description Value A External diameter 9 mm 17 mm B Stripping length 30 mm C Cable diameter max 2 5...

Page 23: ...reaker Never connect consumers between the inverter and the miniature circuit breaker without protection Always protect consumers separately NOTICE Using screw type fuse elements as load disconnection...

Page 24: ...ument can be found in the download area at www SMA de en in the Technical Description category of the respective inverter 3 Switch off the miniature circuit breaker ensure that the device cannot be un...

Page 25: ...terminal 1 on the socket and tighten the screw 10 Insert phase L brown or black into screw terminal 2 on the socket and tighten the screw 11 Leave screw terminal 3 on the socket free 12 Make sure the...

Page 26: ...e AC socket on the inverter Remove the protective cap beforehand if required 17 Screw the threaded ring of the AC connection socket tightly onto the AC socket on the inverter The threaded ring serves...

Page 27: ...spring washer must be facing the metal shackle 2 Insert the cylinder head screw into the metal shackle on the underside of the enclosure and screw into the wall mounting bracket Tighten the cylinder h...

Page 28: ...s underneath the display assembly inside the inverter Procedure 1 Open the inverter as described in section 7 2 Opening the Inverter page 38 2 Set the switches to the required language as shown below...

Page 29: ...ll an external DC switch disconnector The following limit values at the DC input of the inverter must not be exceeded Use of Adaptors Adaptors branch plug connectors must not be visible or freely acce...

Page 30: ...cables of the PV modules must be equipped with the DC connectors provided To assemble the DC connectors proceed as follows Ensure the connectors have the correct polarity The DC connectors have the sy...

Page 31: ...e connected to the inverters as described in section 5 4 4 Connecting the PV Array DC page 33 Result Measure If the conductors are visible in the hollow cavity of the clamping clip the cable is in the...

Page 32: ...connection 2 To open the connector insert a screwdriver into the side catch and pry it open For this purpose use a screwdriver with a width of 3 5 mm 3 Carefully pull the DC connector apart 4 Loosen...

Page 33: ...erter is not exceeded At ambient temperatures above 10 C the open circuit voltage of the PV modules must not be more than 90 of the maximum inverter input voltage Otherwise check the plant design and...

Page 34: ...llows Insert the provided sealing plugs into the DC connectors that are not needed Do not insert the sealing plugs into the DC inputs on the inverter NOTICE Exceeding the maximum input voltage can des...

Page 35: ...ponding software e g Sunny Data Control or Sunny Explorer Refer to the communication interface manual for a detailed wiring diagram and a mounting description NOTICE Manipulating the connector in the...

Page 36: ...unny WebBox or a PC with corresponding software e g Sunny Data Control or Sunny Explorer This however is only required if the inverter was originally ordered for another country You can see the defaul...

Page 37: ...sconnector additionally connected or if available the Electronic Solar Switch ESS is firmly in place The miniature circuit breaker is laid out correctly 2 Switch on the miniature circuit breaker Green...

Page 38: ...downwards slightly towards the wall 4 Using a current probe ensure that no current is present at all DC cables If current is present check the installation DANGER Risk of lethal electric shock Before...

Page 39: ...nlock all DC connectors For this purpose use a screwdriver with a width of 3 5 mm Insert the screwdriver into one of the side slits 1 Disconnect DC connectors 2 All DC connectors are disconnected from...

Page 40: ...present check the installation 9 Remove all screws from the enclosure lid and pull the lid forward smoothly 10 Remove protective conductor PE connection from the lid by loosening the PE connection lo...

Page 41: ...Secure the enclosure lid of the inverter by evenly tightening the 4 lid screws 3 Attach the AC plug 4 Check the DC connectors for correct polarity and connect them To unlock the DC connectors see sect...

Page 42: ...ning page 37 The inverter is now closed and in operation NOTICE Manipulating the connector in the handle can damage the Electronic Solar Switch The connector within the handle must remain movable in o...

Page 43: ...f necessary 8 1 Checking the Electronic Solar Switch for Wear Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear before plugging it in Depending on the shape of the Electronic Solar Switch you can estimate th...

Page 44: ...through A or The plastic in the Electronic Solar Switch shows thermal deformation B The Electronic Solar Switch can no longer reliably disconnect the DC supply 1 Replace the Electronic Solar Switch h...

Page 45: ...wing continuously Is not glowing Ground fault or varistor defective Is glowing continuously OK initialization Flashes quickly 3 x per second Is not glowing Is not glowing OK stop Is glowing continuous...

Page 46: ...he maximum input voltage reconnect the inverter to the PV array as described in section 5 4 Connecting the PV Array DC page 29 If the message reappears disconnect the inverter again and contact the SM...

Page 47: ...ched off because the loss of data has disabled important functions of the inverter Corrective measures Contact the SMA Serviceline EeRestore One of the duplicate data sets in the EEPROM is defective a...

Page 48: ...rating state is a normal operating state that occurs prior to grid monitoring If Offset is displayed as an error then there is a data logging disturbance Corrective measures If this fault continues to...

Page 49: ...Vac Bfr or Vac Srr errors are still being displayed contact the SMA Serviceline Vpv Max Overvoltage at DC input The inverter could be damaged Corrective measures Immediately disconnect the inverter f...

Page 50: ...s the inverter disconnects itself from the grid The impedance is calculated from both the grid impedance and the impedance of the power supply line cable AC cable of the inverter Corrective measures C...

Page 51: ...s described in section 9 3 2 Checking the Function of the Varistors page 53 9 3 1 Checking the PV Array for a Ground Fault 1 Disconnect the inverter from both the DC and AC connections as described in...

Page 52: ...me as the voltage between the plus and minus poles Result Measure You have found a ground fault The installer of the PV array must remedy the ground fault in the affected string You can determine the...

Page 53: ...ts Their functional efficiency diminishes with age or repeated strain as a result of overvoltage It is therefore possible that one of the thermally monitored varistors has lost its protective function...

Page 54: ...generally due to influences which affect all varistors similarly temperature age induced overvoltage SMA Solar Technology AG recommends that you replace both varistors The varistors are specially manu...

Page 55: ...terminals with your replacement varistors contact SMA Solar Technology AG As an alternative the individual terminal contacts can be operated using a 3 5 mm wide screwdriver 4 Remove varistor 2 5 Inser...

Page 56: ...tion 7 2 Opening the Inverter page 38 2 Remove all cables from the inverter 3 Close the inverter with the 4 screws 4 Loosen the lower screw between the inverter and the wall mounting bracket 5 Lift th...

Page 57: ...e weight and the size of the inverter 10 3 Storing the Inverter Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are always between 25 C and 60 C 10 4 Disposing of the Inverter Dispose of...

Page 58: ...nt per string 11 A Number of independent MPP inputs 1 Strings per MPP input 1 Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 1 600 W Maximum AC apparent power 1 600 VA Rated grid voltage 230 V AC nominal voltage 220 V 23...

Page 59: ...g Insulation monitoring Riso 1 M All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit Available Width x height x depth 440 mm x 299 mm x 214 mm Width x height x depth with Electronic Solar Switch 440 m...

Page 60: ...C15 712 AS 4777 C10 11 PPDS EN 50438 Extended temperature range 25 C 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 106 kPa Temperature range 25 C 70 C DC connection SUNCLIX...

Page 61: ...s Enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Additional grounding screw 6 0 Nm Cylinder head screw for attaching the enclosure to the wall mounting bracket 6 0 Nm SUNCLIX lock nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connecti...

Page 62: ...aximum efficiency nmax 96 0 European efficiency nEU 95 0 Standardized output power Efficiency Minimum MPP voltage 155 V Rated input voltage 400 V Maximum MPP voltage 480 V 5 83 2 85 1 79 8 10 89 4 90...

Page 63: ...tring 11 A Number of independent MPP inputs 1 Strings per MPP input 2 Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 1 950 W Maximum AC apparent power 2 100 VA Rated grid voltage 230 V AC nominal voltage 220 V 230 V 240...

Page 64: ...lation monitoring Riso 1 M All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit Available Width x height x depth 440 mm x 299 mm x 214 mm Width x height x depth with Electronic Solar Switch 440 mm x 33...

Page 65: ...C15 712 AS 4777 C10 11 PPDS EN 50438 Extended temperature range 25 C 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 106 kPa Temperature range 25 C 70 C DC connection SUNCLIX...

Page 66: ...s Enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Additional grounding screw 6 0 Nm Cylinder head screw for attaching the enclosure to the wall mounting bracket 6 0 Nm SUNCLIX lock nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connecti...

Page 67: ...aximum efficiency nmax 96 0 European efficiency nEU 95 2 Standardized output power Efficiency Minimum MPP voltage 200 V Rated input voltage 400 V Maximum MPP voltage 480 V 5 85 4 87 0 82 4 10 90 9 92...

Page 68: ...y AG or your dealer Description Brief description SMA order number Electronic Solar Switch ESS handle replacement part ESS HANDLE 01 Also enter the inverter s serial number Replacement varistors Set o...

Page 69: ...o provide you with the necessary assistance Inverter type Serial number of inverter Type and number of the PV modules connected Optional equipment e g communication devices Blink code or display messa...

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