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Introduction

Installation Overview

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SMA America

SB6000U-13:SE2506

Installation Overview

This section provides a high-level overview of the installation process so you have an
idea what to expect as you proceed through the rest of the

Installation Guide.

The installation process is broken down into the following tasks:

Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection

This section provides instructions and information for unpacking the SB6000U and

inspecting it for shipping damage.

Section 3: Mounting

This section includes guidelines to help you select the best mounting location,

suggestions to insure optimum performance, cautions and warnings that you should

follow to avoid injury and/or equipment damage and step-by-step instructions for

mounting the SB6000U inverter.

Section 4: Input Voltage Configuration

This section includes information on removing the cover, locating primary components
within the inverter and selecting the appropriate voltage configuration for the
installation.

Section 5: Wiring the SB6000U

This section includes guidelines for selecting the correct wire sizes, cautions and

warnings that you should follow to avoid injury and/or equipment damage and step-

by-step instructions for wiring the SB6000U to a PV array, household electrical circuits

and the utility grid. Procedures are also included for connecting optional data-

communication cables.

Section 6: Commissioning

Commissioning involves applying DC input power to the SB6000U, observing the LED

and LCD indicators on the front cover, and resolving any problems that occur.

Section 7: Displays and Messages

This section provides troubleshooting tips and procedures for resolving problems that

may occur during installation and operation.

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Summary of Contents for Sunny Boy 6000

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Page 3: ...hus the above exclusion may not apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that SMA America reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance on the mate...

Page 4: ...Installation Guide ii SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 Tel 530 273 4895 Fax 530 274 7271 www sma america com http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 5: ...stallation and operation of the Sunny Boy you must carefully read and follow all instructions cautions and warnings in this Installation Guide Safety and Hazard Symbols This symbol is used to call attention to important information that you must have when installing and or operating the Sunny Boy Failure to read and follow instructions marked with this symbol could result in injury or death and or...

Page 6: ...onal injury Warnings and Cautions may also be accompanied by one or more of the safety and hazard symbols described above to indicate the type of hazard described therein Other Symbols In addition to the safety and hazard symbols described on the previous pages the following symbol is also used in this Installation Guide This symbol accompanies notes that call attention to supplementary informatio...

Page 7: ...n Guide Before connecting the Sunny Boy 6000U to the electrical utility grid contact the local utility company This connection must be made only by qualified personnel PV arrays produce electrical energy when exposed to light and thus can create an electrical shock hazard Wiring of the PV arrays should only be performed by qualified personnel Warranty All Sunny Boy inverters sold in the USA have a...

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Page 9: ...dure 3 5 4 Input Voltage Configuration Opening the Sunny Boy 6000U 4 1 Locating Internal Components 4 1 Configuring the Input Voltage 4 3 5 Wiring the SB6000U Wiring the AC Output 5 3 AC Connection Requirements 5 3 Connecting the AC Wires 5 6 Wiring the DC Input 5 8 DC Connection Requirements 5 8 DC Input Grounding 5 9 Connecting the DC Wires 5 12 Communication Wiring 5 14 RS 232 Communication 5 1...

Page 10: ... 7 14 8 Troubleshooting General 8 1 Error Messages 8 3 9 Maintenance Cleaning the Fans 9 1 Testing the Fans 9 2 Cleaning the Exhaust Fins 9 3 10 Technical Specifications FCC Compliance Information 10 1 Sunny Boy SB6000U Wiring Diagrams 10 2 Specifications 10 3 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 11: ...e with photovoltaic PV fuel cell wind turbine and other sources of DC power In general the SB6000U takes power from a DC source PV modules and converts it to AC power for the utility grid This power is delivered first to local loads household appliances lights motor loads etc with any excess power fed to the utility The power consumed by the local loads reduces the power needed from the utility Ex...

Page 12: ... from a balanced island condition PV Ground Fault Detection and Interruption The SB6000U is equipped with a ground fault detection device If a ground fault current greater than 1 Amp is detected the SB6000U will shut down and display the fault condition on the user interface display Once the ground fault is located and corrected the ground fault error will need to be manually cleared and the inver...

Page 13: ...SB6000U As a result the SB6000U represents state of the art technology high reliability and over all ease of use all the qualities you ve come to expect from the industry leader in inverter manufacturing Some of the features included are LCD Display Temperature regulated fan cooling simple replacement Auto line voltage detection and configuration Advanced communication options available Compatible...

Page 14: ...ration This section includes information on removing the cover locating primary components within the inverter and selecting the appropriate voltage configuration for the installation Section 5 Wiring the SB6000U This section includes guidelines for selecting the correct wire sizes cautions and warnings that you should follow to avoid injury and or equipment damage and step by step instructions fo...

Page 15: ...damage immediately to your SMA dealer and to the shipping company that delivered the Sunny Boy If it becomes necessary to return the Sunny Boy use the original packaging in which it was delivered WARNING The Sunny Boy 6000U weighs 141 lb 63 kg To avoid injury be sure to use proper lifting techniques and se cure the help of someone to assist in the unpacking and instal lation of the inverter If you...

Page 16: ...Unpacking and Inspection 2 2 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 17: ...can result in derated output power to protect the internal components from damage Install the SB6000U in a location that maintains an ambient air temperature that is less than 45 C To maintain a safe internal component temperature the SB6000U may power derate if the ambient air temperature exceeds 45 C The cooler the air temperature the longer the life expectancy of any power electronics device Th...

Page 18: ...it UL 514B are to be used CAUTION Do not install the SB6000U during periods of precipitation or high humidity 95 Moisture trapped within the enclosure may cause corrosion and damage to the electronic components CAUTION If you are installing the Sunny Boy in a cabinet closet or other relatively small enclosed area you must pro vide sufficient air circulation to dissipate the heat generated by the i...

Page 19: ...00U Figure 3 2 Outer Dimensions of the Sunny Boy 6000U CAUTION You must ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the flow of the air around the Sunny Boy In a normal operating environment with good ventilation eight inches of clearance is adequate Note The National Electrical Code may require significantly larger working clearances see NEC Section 110 26 250 mm 9 85 in 600 mm 23 64 in 430 mm ...

Page 20: ... Dimensions and Recommended Clearances 3 4 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 Figure 3 3 Dimensions of the Wall Mounting Bracket http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 21: ...e that the wall you choose to mount the Sunny Boy on is sturdy enough to support its weight 63 kg 141 lb over a long period of time and that the wall is plumb The bracket may also be mounted on stone brick or solid walls Be sure to use the appropriate type of mounting hardware for the wall material and ensure that the hardware is no smaller than 1 4 Figure 3 4 Sunny Boy 6000U with Mounting Bracket...

Page 22: ...evel Place a level on the top edge of the bracket and adjust the position of the bracket until it is level The bottom of the bracket will be the approximate location of the bottom of the inverter 3 Using the wall mounting bracket as a template mark the wall through three holes in the horizontal portion of the bracket CAUTION Ensure that there are studs in the wall at the places where you intend to...

Page 23: ...ten the screws until the bracket is held firmly against the wall see Figure 3 4 Do not overtighten the screws 6 Carefully lift the SB6000U onto the mounting bracket There are a pair of metal channels welded to the back of the SB6000U These brackets sit on the pair of tabs on the top edge of the mounting bracket Mount the SB6000U so that it hangs on these tabs see Figure 3 4 WARNING The Sunny Boy 6...

Page 24: ...Mounting Mounting Procedure 3 8 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 25: ...y and is fully sealed to the case Handle the cover carefully as even minor damage to the cover could result in an inadequate seal between the cover and the case thus allowing moisture to enter the case and damage the sensitive electronic components CAUTION Do not install the SB6000U during periods of precipitation or high humidity 95 Moisture trapped within the enclosure may cause corrosion and da...

Page 26: ... N L1 240 Vac N L2 L1 not used not used not used not used 86 0033 Status LEDs Display Terminal for optional communication RS 232 or RS 485 GFDI Fuse Holder Output AC Line Terminals N L1 and L2 Sockets for optional communication Piggy Back RS 232 RS 485 or wireless Ground Terminal PE Firmware EEPROM DC Terminal input from PV array DC Terminal input from PV array Voltage Configuration Terminal Block...

Page 27: ...two large terminal blocks located just below the grommet Refer to Figure 4 2 and follow the instructions below 1 The input voltage setting is determined by the jumper that is connected to the left terminal block See Figure 4 2 1 The SB6000U comes from the factory configured for connection to a 240V system If the system is 240V no adjustment is necessary 2 If adjustment is necessary choose the wire...

Page 28: ...former voltage e g the inverter is configured for 240V and then connected to a 208V grid the SB6000U will display the following error message If this error message in encountered recheck the input voltage configuration and confirm that it is set properly Disturbance XFMR http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 29: ... connection Table 4 1 Voltage and Frequency Limits for the AC Connection If the utility system has a neutral the local authority having jurisdictiom AHJ may require that the neutral be connected to the inverter Follow the steps to properly configure the utility and neutral in the SB6000U Voltage Range for 208 V nominal line to line 183 V 229 V Voltage Range for 240 V nominal line to line 211 V 264...

Page 30: ...nt but the voltage must be compatible Utility Configuration Jumpers The utility configuration jumpers allow the SB6000U to be connected to transformers where the neutral is not present such as the 208V and 240V Delta shown in Figure 4 3 above Refer to Figures 4 4 and 4 5 for a description of jumper settings EUTRAL ELTA 79 ELTA 3TINGER ELTA ELTA 79 ELTA ELTA 4 53 3PLIT 0HASE http www wholesalesolar...

Page 31: ...t Setting Use Input Voltage Wires Figure 4 2 208V Delta No Neutral 240V Delta No Neutral NOTE This functionality applies to units with firmware version 2 58 2 58 or later The SB6000U displays the current firmware version during start up Fan Test http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 32: ...roper jumper settings when connecting to a 240 Delta 120V Stinger type transformer Note the order in which inverters are connected to the phases N V E R T E R U M P E R 3 E T T I N G S N V E R T E R U M P E R 3 E T T I N G S ELTA 3TINGER NVERTER UMPERS 3ETTINGS http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 33: ...y to the SB6000U in the order described in the procedures in this section Deviating from these procedures could expose you to lethal voltage that can cause serious injury WARNING Always turn OFF all breakers and switches in the PV system before connecting any wires to or disconnecting any wires from the SB6000U WARNING Always connect the wires to the SB6000U in the following sequence 1 De energize...

Page 34: ...ANSI NFPA 70 WARNING Before connecting the Sunny Boy 6000U to the electrical utility grid contact the local utility company This connection must be made only by qualified personnel The DC input from the PV array via the DC disconnect enclosure and the output to the AC utility grid connect to the inverter inside the SB6000U s case The internal AC and DC wiring terminals accept a maximum wire size o...

Page 35: ...ize wires be used WARNING The National Electrical Code NEC states that the inverter must be connected to a dedicated circuit and that no other outlets or devices can be connected to the same circuit See NEC Section 690 64 b 1 The NEC also imposes limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner in which it is connected to the utility grid See NEC Section 690 64 b 2 WARNING To reduce the risk...

Page 36: ...rop for 208 V AC and 240 V AC service Figure 5 2 Energy Losses in Various Wire Sizes and Wire Lengths Percent voltage drop for 277 V AC service Figure 5 3 Energy Losses in Various Wire Sizes and Wire Lengths http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 37: ... the voltage and frequency limits for the AC connection Table 5 1 Voltage and Frequency Limits for the AC Connection See Section 4 for information on configuring the inverter jumpers for the utility type of the installation Voltage Range for 208 V nominal line to line 183 V 229 V Voltage Range for 240 V nominal line to line 211 V 264 V Voltage Range for 277 V nominal line to neutral 244 V 305 V Fr...

Page 38: ... 4 inch conduit between the main breaker box and the SB6000U s AC wiring knockout 6 Pull the AC wires through the conduit from the interior of the breaker box to the interior of the SB6000U Note Refer to Figure 5 4 on page 5 7 for steps 7 through 10 CAUTION Avoid using wire nuts to join any wires together or to make any connections anywhere in the PV system Wire nuts are a frequent cause of unreli...

Page 39: ...r 208 V and 240 V L1 wire connected to L1 terminal Equipment ground wire connected to PE terminal N wire connected to N terminal L1 wire connected to L1 terminal Equipment ground wire connected to PE terminal L2 wire connected to L2 terminal N wire connected to N terminal http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 40: ... and with the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Use 10 AWG min 90 C 194 F copper wire for all DC wiring connections to the Sunny Boy Voltage drop and other considerations may dictate that larger size wires be used WARNING The DC disconnect for the inverter must have a minimum rating of 600 VDC and 30 A continuous Note Use the online SMA string size calculator at www sma america com to dete...

Page 41: ...ry configured for negative ground systems Certain types of PV modules may require that the positive terminal be grounded instead of the negative terminal To configure the SB6000U for positive ground move the fuse 1 and change the jumper position 2 as show in the following illustrations Figure 5 7 GFDI Fuse and Jumper Settings for Negative Ground 2 1 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http ...

Page 42: ...SB6000U Wiring the DC Input 5 10 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 Figure 5 8 GFDI Fuse and Jumper Settings for Positive Ground 2 1 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 43: ...00U Wiring the DC Input SB6000U 13 SE2506 SMA America 5 11 Figure 5 9 Online String Configuration Calculator at www sma america com http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 44: ...rge before connecting any wires to the SB6000U or disconnecting any wires from the SB6000U Failure to do so could expose you to lethal voltages that can cause serious injury and or death CAUTION Verify the polarity and the open circuit voltage from the PV strings before you connect the DC wires to the SB6000U Applying an open circuit DC input voltage that exceeds the maximum DC input voltage range...

Page 45: ...he bottom of the SB6000U as shown in Figure 5 1 and Figure 5 10 Fasten the conduit fitting on the inside of the SB6000U with the appropriate locknut 4 Install 3 4 inch conduit between the DC disconnect enclosure and the SB6000U s DC wiring knockout Note Refer to Figure 5 10 for steps 5 through 7 Figure 5 10 DC Connection Terminals Check both the polarity and the open circuit voltage from the PV st...

Page 46: ...res to 18 in lb 11 Verify that all connections are correctly wired and properly torqued Communication Wiring Various data communication options are available for the Sunny Boy 6000U These options are provided in the form of accessory Piggy Back modules that can be installed and connected either at the time the inverter is installed or at any time thereafter These modules are not included with the ...

Page 47: ...e BIOS and the operating system 3 Attach the appropriate DB 9 connector to the end of the cable near the PC See Table 5 2 and Figure 5 11 for the pin assignments for the serial connector Record the wire color used for each of the pins listed in Table 5 2 4 Route the other end of the cable into the SB6000U through the communication knockout on the bottom of the SB6000U see Figure 5 1 5 Referring to...

Page 48: ...elricht er Photov oltaic inverte r Störung Failure 23 57 SMC60 AST VN30 15 00858 VN30 15 00858 VN30 15 00858 VN30 15 00858 Potter Brumfield Potter Brumfield Potter Brumfield Potter Brumfield Potter Brumfield Potter Brumfield C B A 0 V 0 V 240 V 240 V 208 V 208 V 277 V 277 V 208 Vac N L2 L1 277 Vac N L1 240 Vac N L2 L1 not used not used not used not used not used not used not used not used 86 0033 ...

Page 49: ...r local electrical code re quirements Connecting an RS 485 Cable Use the following procedure to install an RS 485 data communication network Note The following steps describe how to connect one or more Sunny Boy inverters to an RS 485 bus For more information on connecting more than one inverter to an RS 485 bus please see Technical Note RS 485 Communication in the Tech Updates section of our web ...

Page 50: ...alling this jumper puts a 120 Ohm termination resistor across pin 2 Data and pin 7 Data NOTE Install jumpers B C after the inverter is on the RS 485 bus and only if symmetry of the signal is required Symmetry is already provided by the Sunny Boy Control products Install jumper A only if the inverter is on one of the ends of the RS 485 bus RS 485 Piggy Back Communication Module Signal Symmetry and ...

Page 51: ...cover is grounded properly and is fully sealed to the case Handle the cover carefully as even minor damage to the cover could result in an inadequate seal between the cover and the case thus allowing moisture to enter the case and damage the sensitive electronic components Use the following procedure to replace the cover on the SB6000U 1 Check wire routing to ensure that no wires can interfere wit...

Page 52: ... screws with lock washers through the holes in the cover into the threaded holes in the case and turn them until they are finger tight Be careful not to cross thread any of the screws Do not use power tools to start the screws 6 Verify that the cover is in the correct position and that the seal is in place between the case and the cover 7 Tighten the cover screws to a torque of 70 in lbs 8 Nm http...

Page 53: ...ide the inverter as a part of the UL1741 Listed ground fault detection system The GFDI protection is active whenever there is sufficient DC voltage to turn on the LCD in the SB6000U To commission the SB6000U follow these simple instructions 1 Connect the grid voltage to the SB6000U by switching on the main AC circuit breaker in the main utility panel 2 Making sure any covering placed over the PV a...

Page 54: ...ng power to the utility grid Note The SB6000U operates from the power produced by the PV array and is designed for minimal internal DC power consumption The maximum power that the Sunny Boy 6000U will consume in normal operation is 7W Note Anytime the AC power is disconnected from the inverter either manually or as a result of an AC disturbance the inverter will wait 5 minutes after the AC power h...

Page 55: ...GFDI fuse has cleared or is not present The yellow LED indicates that there is a fault of some kind either inside the inverter or somewhere in the PV system The inverter will not operate until the fault has been corrected The different error codes and possible causes are addressed later in this section and in Section 8 Troubleshooting The red and yellow LEDs combined indicate that the inverter has...

Page 56: ...Displays and Messages 7 2 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 Figure 7 1 The Sunny Boy LED Status Indicator http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 57: ...trol power but not yet powerful enough to begin normal operation Data transmission is not possible during initialization Occasionally during inclement weather or low irradiation the LEDs may all turn on at once and then go off again This indicates that the inverter is trying to initialize but the power available from the array is not sufficient for normal operation This is not a malfunction http w...

Page 58: ...setting See Section 8 The inverter will also show this status if it has been manually set to STOP mode Waiting The inverter has determined that there is enough voltage from the array to operate and is checking the condition of the grid prior to connecting to it Note If the inverter fails to connect to the utility grid 3 times in a row it will wait 10 minutes before the next attempt In case of a gr...

Page 59: ...used for fuel cell or micro hydro applications Turbine Mode This mode is used for DC rectified motor sources with a dynamic power curve typically wind turbines The user can set the magnitude and slope of the curve to match a particular alternator Derating The SB6000U is designed to operate at full rated power up to 45 C ambient The inverter will continue to operate beyond 45 C and will derate as r...

Page 60: ... restart automatically Cleared GFDI Fuse The GFDI fuse located in the fuse holder on the bottom of the inverter has been cleared or is not present This fuse is used to protect the PV system in the event of an array ground fault Troubleshoot the PV array for ground faults prior to replacing this fuse CAUTION For continued protection against the risk of fire replace the GFDI fuse with fuses of the s...

Page 61: ...lt within the internal monitoring systems When the inverter detects a fault of this kind it will no longer connect to the utility grid To correct this the inverter must be serviced by a qualified service technician Contact SMA America for assistance http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 62: ...age Vac Max Low Grid Frequency fac Min High Grid Frequency fac Max Rapid change in grid frequency or voltage Check the condition of the grid at the AC terminal blocks within the SB6000U Also inspect the AC disconnect between the Sunny Boy and the grid CAUTION Have the grid connection to the SB6000U checked only by qualified personnel WARNING If opening the SB6000U is required do so only after disc...

Page 63: ... be sent The inverter has detected a DC input voltage that is too high for safe operation WARNING Disconnect the PV array from the SB6000U immediately High DC input voltage can permanently damage the inverter Have the input source checked by a qualified technician WARNING Always test the DC voltage at the DC disconnect switch before energizing the SB6000U http www wholesalesolar com inverters html...

Page 64: ... blinks 5 times The code is repeated 3 times If the condition remains the code will continue to be sent The inverter has encountered an internal fault that prohibits normal operation and will most likely require servicing Contact SMA America for assistance http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 65: ...scroll through the display messages The backlight shuts off automatically after 2 minutes INIT Messages The following messages are displayed during initialization of the inverter The installed firmware versions of the control system processor BFR and the current regulator processor SRR are displayed after 6 seconds Sunny Boy Inverter Model Sunny Boy 6000U WR60UxxE Firmware Version s BFR Version x ...

Page 66: ...SG 2 Nominal grid voltage configuration and actual line to neutral voltage measurements MSG 3 Actual AC power output and DC input MSG 4 Accumulated yield of the device since installation and the total operating hours Energy produced today and current operating mode E today 3 86kWh Mode MPP Gridtype and phase to neutral voltages Gridtype 208V L1 120V L2 120V AC power and DC voltage Pac 4500W Vpv 38...

Page 67: ...or example this Warning message would be displayed if the inverter detected a problem with the fans Typically Warning messages indicate a system condition that should be investigated Warning conditions will not pre clude inverter operation Error For example this Error message would be displayed if the inverter detected a problem with the internal ROM An Error condition will preclude the inverter f...

Page 68: ...85 232 converter may be necessary for communication with a PC Sunny Data This Windows based application has a user friendly graphical interface that allows you to continuously acquire and evaluate the performance data from your PV system Each Sunny Boy inverter and the PV strings connected to them can be viewed independently for optimal performance evaluation Sunny Data Control This PC application...

Page 69: ...together with the Sunny Beam Piggy Back option and provides wireless communication with up to four Sunny Boys in the PV plant Its graphic display shows a bar chart of actual efficiency as well as daily and total energy yields in a single window http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 70: ...e bottom edge of the display PC board The language choices are Spanish English French and German Use the diagram and chart below for setting the display Figure 7 3 Language Selection Switches for the LCD Display Position of the switches for configuration of the LCD Display language Switch S2 Switch S1 Language Switch S2 Switch S1 German B B English B A French A B Spanish A A http www wholesalesola...

Page 71: ...r fed to grid Vpv PE PV voltage to earth For troubleshooting PV ground faults Ipv PV current E Total Total energy yield h Total Total operation hours h on h on indicates how long sufficient DC voltage has been applied to the Sunny Boy and the Sunny Boy has been active including the time it was not able to feed to the utility with respect to low DC voltage or operation in stop mode Power On Total s...

Page 72: ...Search MPPT range test at start up MPP Sunny Boy is in MPP mode normal operation V Const Sunny Boy is in constant voltage MPP mode Derating Reduction of the grid feeding power due to abnormal heatsink temperatures Disturbance Grid related fault condition self clearing Error Inverter fault user interaction required Warning System warning advising further investigation http www wholesalesolar com in...

Page 73: ...for constant voltage operation These parameters only are important in case the parameter Operating Mode is set to V const Vpv Start V 150 400 300 Minimum DC voltage for the Sunny Boy to connect to the grid T Start s 5 1600 10 300 The time the inverter waits to connect to the grid after Vpv Start is exceeded This value defaults to 5 minutes after a utility fault T Stop s 1 1800 2 The time that the ...

Page 74: ... of AC output power SMA SN Serial Number of the Sunny Boy Software BFR Firmware version of the operation control unit BFR Software SRR Firmware version of the current control unit SRR Hardware BFS Hardware version of the DC converter control unit DC BFR Vac Min Fixed 12 Lower and upper limits of allowable AC voltage Vac Max Fixed 10 Fac delta Hz Fixed 0 69 Maximum allowable operating frequency abo...

Page 75: ...es at terminals inside the inverter Be sure to observe all of the safety precautions listed throughout this manual when doing so or hire a qualified professional If the system problem persists contact technical support at 530 273 4895 In order to better assist you when contacting SMA America please provide the following information This information is required for service assistance Information Re...

Page 76: ...le Output power of the module Open circuit voltage Voc of the module Number of modules in each string If it becomes necessary to send the Sunny Boy back to the manufacturer for service please ship it in the original box to avoid damage during shipping http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 77: ...ernal message and is not important to the user The Sunny Boy assumes that the public grid is down and disconnects from the grid in order to avoid islanding Check the grid frequency and the grid cable connection in the Sunny Boy enclosure If the grid frequency is out of range due to your local grid conditions contact the utility company and ask if it is permissable to change the grid monitoring par...

Page 78: ... Internal over current continuous Error EarthCur Max S SRR earth current between PV and GND is out of tolerable range Error EarthCur Max B BFR earth current between PV and GND is out of tolerable range Error GFDI Fuse Ope The GFDI Fuse is defective Error Derating The inverter derates his power because of high temperature Error XFMR_TEMP _F High transformer temperature the Sunny Boy 6000U stops wor...

Page 79: ...fr VacL1 Srr VacL2 Srr Voltage is too high or too low Disturbance XFMR Transformer is connected to the wrong grid Check the con nection of the transformer Error Type Error Code Description http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 80: ...Troubleshooting 8 6 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 81: ...ompletely The fans are mounted on a plate on the bottom side of the Sunny Boy 6000U To clean or replace the fans please follow the steps below Turn OFF the DC disconnect and the AC disconnect Remove the six screws on the bottom side of the Sun ny Boy 6000U Carefully remove the plate with the fans and discon nect the power cables leading to the inside of the in verter The fans are mounted to the pl...

Page 82: ...peration of the fans in two ways Set the parameter Fan Test to 1 with Sunny Data Sunny Data Control or with the data logger Sunny Boy Control or Use the jumpers on the control board of the Sunny Boy 6000U see Figure 9 1 After setting the jumper turn off the inverter and wait until the LED s go out Once the LED s are out switch on the inverter The Sunny Boy 6000U will not detect the jumper until yo...

Page 83: ...nting screws on either side of the Sunny Boy 6000U and remove the fin plate The filters are mounted behind the fins Before clean ing the filters remove them from the fin plates Clean the filters and fin plates with a soft brush or cloth Use mild soap and water if necessary When the fins and filters are clean reinstall them us ing the above steps in reverse order Position of the filter http www who...

Page 84: ...Maintenance 9 4 SMA America SB6000U 13 SE2506 http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 85: ...ns may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient...

Page 86: ...3 SE2506 Sunny Boy SB6000U Wiring Diagrams Sunny Boy Connections for 208 and 240 V AC grids Sunny Boy Connections for 277 V AC grids SQUARE D HV361RB 2P 40 Amp 1P 30A http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 87: ... V DC Maximum Array Input Power DC STC 7200 Wp Maximum AC Power Output 6000 W Current THD Less than 3 Power Factor 0 99 nominal power Peak Inverter Efficiency 96 Cooling fan speed controlled PV Start Voltage 300 V DC Maximum AC Output Current 25 A 208 240 VAC 21 7 277 VAC Maximum DC Input Current 25 A DC Voltage Ripple Less than 10 Power Consumption 0 1 W nighttime 7 W in operation Ambient Tempera...

Page 88: ...o change without notice Dimensions 16 94 W x 23 64 H x 9 84 D inches 430 W x 600 H x 250 D mm Weight 141 Ibs 63 kg Compliance UL1741 E210376 UL 1998 IEEE 519 IEEE 929 ANSI C62 41 D1 C3 FCC Part 15 A B http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

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