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MC-BOX-6_12-BE-en-20 | Version 2.0

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Operating Manual

Multicluster Box 6.3 ⁄ 12.3

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Page 1: ...MC BOX 6_12 BE en 20 Version 2 0 ENGLISH Operating Manual Multicluster Box 6 3 12 3 ...

Page 2: ... device These are also available online at www SMA Solar com and can be downloaded and are available on paper from the usual sales channels if required Trademarks All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth S...

Page 3: ...6 5 2 1 Selecting a Mounting Location 16 5 2 2 Transporting the Multicluster Box 12 3 17 5 2 3 Installing the Multicluster Box 12 3 18 6 Electrical Connection 20 6 1 Overview of the Connection Area 20 6 1 1 Interior View of the Multicluster Box 6 3 20 6 1 2 Bottom View of the Multicluster Box 6 3 21 6 1 3 Interior View of the Multicluster Box 12 3 22 6 1 4 Bottom View of the Multicluster Box 12 3 ...

Page 4: ... 3 Connecting the Data Cables for Communication 33 7 Commissioning the Multicluster Box 34 8 Disconnecting the Multicluster System from Voltage Sources 35 9 Maintenance 36 10 Decommissioning 37 10 1 Disassembling the Multicluster Box 6 3 37 10 2 Disassembling the Multicluster Box 12 3 37 10 3 Storing the Product 37 10 4 Disposal 37 11 Technical Data of the Multicluster Box 6 3 38 12 Technical Data...

Page 5: ...esult in death or serious injury 8 3 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury 65 0 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in minor or moderate injury 05 Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result in property damage Indicates that the following section contains tasks that must only be performed by qualified person...

Page 6: ... Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG 6 MC BOX 6_12 BE en 20 Operating Manual Abbreviations Abbreviation Designation Explanation AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current PV Photovoltaics ...

Page 7: ...lish stand alone grids with several Sunny Island inverters The Multicluster Box is a stationary switching device combination AC main distributor to which you can connect the Sunny Island inverters the loads the generator and another power generation system such as a PV system Connection only to TN system The Multicluster Box is only suitable for the connection to a TN system ...

Page 8: ...local standards and directives Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage For safety reasons it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for the product Unauthorized modifications and installations will void all warranty claims and the operating permission Any use of the produc...

Page 9: ...ety precautions at all times 8 3 Danger to life due to electric shock High voltages are present in the Multicluster Box Touching live components can result in death or serious injury due to electric shock Disconnect the multicluster system from all voltage sources before carrying out any work on the Multicluster Box see Section 8 page 35 Problems occurring while performing the described activities...

Page 10: ... your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged Multicluster Box 6 3 Position Quantity Description A 1 Multicluster Box B 1 Switch cabinet key C 1 Data cable for communication 5 m black D 3 Data cable for control and measuring signals 5 m red E 1 Operating manual and connection overview F 4 Sealing ring with washer diameter 6 mm G 4 Sealing ring with washer diameter 8 mm ...

Page 11: ...inet key C 1 Data cable for communication 5 m black D 3 Data cable for control and measuring signals 5 m red E 1 Operating manual F 4 Sealing ring with washer diameter 6 mm G 4 Sealing ring with washer diameter 8 mm H 1 Strain relief with counter trough 22 mm to 28 mm I 3 Strain relief with counter trough 52 mm to 58 mm J 3 Strain relief with counter trough 58 mm to 64 mm ...

Page 12: ...ltages The product operates at high voltages All work on the product must be carried out by qualified persons only Risk of burns due to hot surfaces The product can get hot during operation Avoid contact during operation Allow the product to cool down sufficiently before carrying out any work Wear personal protective equipment such as safety gloves Observe the documentation Observe all documentati...

Page 13: ...ife due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction electronic devices can cause fires if they are not installed properly This can result in death or serious injury Do not install the Multicluster Box on flammable construction materials Do not store any highly flammable materials or products in the vicinity of the Multicluster Box Do not install the Multicluster Box in potentially explosive ...

Page 14: ...le for the support surface Four screw anchors suitable for the support surface and the screws Procedure 1 Mark the position of the drill holes 2 Drill holes recommended diameter 6 mm at the marked position 8 3 Danger of crushing or damage to the Multicluster Box The Multicluster Box can fall down as a result of improper transport and cause severe crushing injuries Take the weight of the Multiclust...

Page 15: ...elivery 5 Attach the Multicluster Box to the wall using suitable screws washers and sealing discs 6 Ensure that the device is securely in place 4 05 Damage to the Multicluster Box Dust and moisture can penetrate the Multicluster Box due to missing seals Position the sealing disc C Position the washer B Secure the sealing disc and the washer using a suitable screw A ...

Page 16: ...d and safe positioning of the Multicluster Box When selecting the support surface take the weight of the Multicluster Box of 110 kg into account The Multicluster Box must be installed on a level surface Correct any existing unevenness or depression in the support surface 8 3 Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction electronic devices can cause fires if they are not inst...

Page 17: ...e severe crushing injuries The means of transport must be suitable for the weight of the Multicluster Box The Multicluster Box must only be transported in an upright position Pay attention to the center of gravity of the Multicluster Box The center of gravity is located in the top third of the Multicluster Box 05 Damage to the Multicluster Box due to inappropriate transport If the Multicluster Box...

Page 18: ...2 Set the screws aside These screws will be needed later to reattach the kick plates 3 Remove the kick plates and set them aside 4 Slide the fork of the lift pallet truck or crane underneath the Multicluster Box and transport the Multicluster Box to the mounting location 5 2 3 Installing the Multicluster Box 12 3 1 Mark the positions of the drill holes for attaching the base ...

Page 19: ...t additionally Mark the positions of the drill holes for attaching the rear panel Drill holes at the marked positions Insert the screw anchors 3 Position the Multicluster Box on the support surface against the wall 4 Use four suitable screws to attach the Multicluster Box to the wall 5 Attach the Multicluster Box to the support surface using four suitable screws ...

Page 20: ...Object Description A RJ45 pin connectors for connecting the data cables for control and measuring signals B RJ45 pin connector for connecting the data cable for communication C Fuse switch disconnector F1 Generator for connecting the generator L1 L2 L3 D Terminals X1 Generator for connecting the generator N grounding conductor E Fuse switch disconnector F2 Loads for connecting the loads L1 L2 L3 ...

Page 21: ...2 L3 N grounding conductor H Circuit breaker for connecting the Sunny Island inverters L I Terminals X4 All Clusters for connecting the Sunny Island inverters N grounding conductor J Terminal X5 Equipotential Busbar for connecting the grounding conductor for grounding the entire multicluster system Object Description A Flange plate with membranes for inserting the connection cables B Two part cabl...

Page 22: ...6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 22 MC BOX 6_12 BE en 20 Operating Manual 6 1 3 Interior View of the Multicluster Box 12 3 ...

Page 23: ...onnecting the generator N grounding conductor F Fuse switch disconnector F2 Loads for connecting the loads L1 L2 L3 G Terminals X2 Loads for connecting the loads N grounding conductor H Terminals X3 PV System for connecting the PV system L1 L2 L3 N grounding conductor I Circuit breaker for connecting the Sunny Island inverters L J Terminals X4 All Clusters for connecting the Sunny Island inverters...

Page 24: ...t and moisture can penetrate the Multicluster Box due to overstretched rubber membranes When inserting the connection cables take the maximum diameter of the rubber membranes into account see Section 6 1 2 page 21and Section 6 1 4 page 23 05 Damage to the Multicluster Box due to rupture of the grounding cables If the mechanical stress on the connection cables is too high the connection cables get ...

Page 25: ...e dimensioning If the generator does not have an output fuse the connection cables to the Multicluster Box must be short circuit and ground fault protected As an alternative you can install an additional fuse box close to the generator especially in case of longer cable routes Cable requirement Conductor material copper Procedure 1 Prepare the connection cables see Section 6 2 Preparing the Cables...

Page 26: ...ad in stand alone grid operation Note that the currents of the Sunny Island inverters the PV system and the generator can add up Cable requirement Conductor material copper Procedure 1 Prepare the connection cables see Section 6 2 Preparing the Cables page 24 2 Connect the grounding conductor and N to the terminal X2 Loads as labeled The second terminal N is not used 3 Connect L1 L2 and L3 to the ...

Page 27: ...ir construction precludes any danger to cables in case of short circuits Overload protection is guaranteed if the connection cables to the PV system are at least dimensioned for the feed in power of the PV system Cable requirement Conductor material copper Cable protection The Multicluster Box does not replace the distribution board of the PV system PV main distribution board Install a circuit bre...

Page 28: ...6 3 4 Connecting the Sunny Island Fuse of the Sunny Island inverters Each Sunny Island is fused by a circuit breaker inside the Multicluster Box Multicluster Box 6 3 11 40 A Multicluster Box 12 3 32 A Optimum mounting location If the Multicluster Box and the Sunny Island inverters are operated under different ambient conditions the circuit breakers for the Sunny Island inverters may trip more ofte...

Page 29: ...on 6 2 Preparing the Cables page 24 2 Connect the grounding conductor and N of all Sunny Island inverters to the terminal X4 All Clusters as labeled 3 Connecting the main cluster Connect L of the master to L1 of the circuit breaker F4 1 Main Cluster Connect L of Slave 1 to L2 of the circuit breaker F4 2 Main Cluster Connect L of Slave 2 to L3 of the circuit breaker F4 3 Main Cluster ...

Page 30: ... 3 6 3 5 Grounding the Multicluster System The neutral conductors inside the Multicluster Box are not connected to the grounding conductor by default To ensure safe operation of the multicluster system the following measures must be taken prior to commissioning Cable requirement Conductor material copper Procedure 1 Prepare the connection cables see Section 6 2 Preparing the Cables page 24 2 Conne...

Page 31: ...s see Section 6 4 1 Inserting the Data Cables into the Multicluster Box page 31 Afterwards connect the cables see Section 6 4 2 page 33 and Section 6 4 3 page 33 6 4 1 Inserting the Data Cables into the Multicluster Box Procedure 1 Loosen the screws of the mounting plate of the two part cable feed through inside the Multicluster Box 2 Remove the mounting plate and set it aside 3 Remove the cable f...

Page 32: ...ng tab to the desired connection point and secure it with cable ties 7 Bolt the halves back together Fasten the screws hand tight The data cables and placeholders plastic stick must be firmly pressed between both sides of the two part cable feed through This ensures tightness of the enclosure 8 Position the cable feed through including the cable from the outside in the enclosure 9 Position the mou...

Page 33: ...trol and measuring signals for Slave 2 of the main cluster in the pin connector Slv2 L3 6 4 3 Connecting the Data Cables for Communication Procedure 1 Plug the black data cable for the communication between Sunny Island and Multicluster Box in the pin connector ComSyncIn Leave the terminator plugged into the pin connector ComSyncOut 2 Plug the end of the data cable in the pin connector ComSyncIn o...

Page 34: ...of the Multicluster Box All connection cables for generator loads PV system and Sunny Island inverters must be secured inside or outside the Multicluster Box Procedure Commission the multicluster system see documentation of the Sunny Island inverters Load shedding in the first two operating hours The state of charge SOC recorded by battery management and the available battery capacity SOH will dev...

Page 35: ...tation of the Sunny Island 4 Disconnect the PV main distribution board and secure against reconnection 5 Shut down the generator and secure against reconnection 6 Open the Multicluster Box with the switch cabinet key 7 In the Multicluster Box open all circuit breakers of the Sunny Island inverters 8 Ensure that no voltage is present in the Multicluster Box 9 Ground the PV main distribution board o...

Page 36: ...x from all voltage sources see Section 8 page 35 Tighten connections if necessary for torques see Section 11 page 38 or Section 12 page 42 Twelve months Check insulation terminals and fuse elements for any discoloration or visible changes If a customer supplied cable such as the load cable of the Multicluster Box shows discoloration or visible changes replace it Disconnect the Multicluster Box fro...

Page 37: ...g screws of the Multicluster Box 6 Close the enclosure of the Multicluster Box with the switch cabinet key 8 Remount the kick plates on the Multicluster Box 10 3 Storing the Product Store the Multicluster Box in a dry place where the ambient temperature is between 25 C and 50 C at all times 10 4 Disposal Dispose of the Multicluster Box at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal...

Page 38: ...nnecting L1 L2 L3 8 mm Maximum torque of stud terminal 6 Nm Maximum torque of the fuse switch disconnector 14 Nm Maximum connectable conductor cross section 35 mm Fuse LV HRC size 00 Maximum allowed fuse rating 80 A Maximum number of Sunny Island inverters 6 Rated power of the Sunny Island 36 kW Rated operating voltage between L and N 230 V Rated operating voltage between L1 and L2 400 V Current a...

Page 39: ...ss section 35 mm Fuse LV HRC size 00 Maximum allowed fuse rating 80 A Quantity 1 x three phase Rated power of the PV system 55 kW Rated operating voltage between L and N 230 V Rated operating voltage between L1 and L2 400 V AC current at rated values 3 x 80 A Maximum relative short circuit current at the feed in terminal 17 kA Maximum nominal current of the pre fuse 80 A Breaking capacity of the p...

Page 40: ...5 kg Maximum installation height above MSL 2 000 m Inner subdivision in accordance with IEC 61439 1and IEC 61439 2 Form 1 no subdivision Exterior structure Closed type Construction type Integral parts Degree of protection of enclosure IP65 Degree of protection with open enclosure door IP00 Pollution degree at the mounting location 3 Pollution degree in the enclosure microenvironment 2 Protection c...

Page 41: ...luster Box 6 3 Operating Manual MC BOX 6_12 BE en 20 41 Rated Voltage Rated Insulation Voltage Switch cabinet wiring L to N 250 V AC Switch cabinet wiring L1 to L2 433 V AC 230 V auxiliary electric circuits 250 V AC 24 V auxiliary electric circuits 70 V DC ...

Page 42: ...nting type Installation type Upright on a base Quantity 12 Rated current 3 x 104 3 A Rated power 72 kW Maximum connectable conductor cross section 16 mm Fuses 12 x circuit breaker C32A Quantity 1 three phase Rated current 3 x 160 A Rated power 110 kW Diameter of stud terminals 10 mm Maximum torque of stud terminal 10 Nm to 20 Nm Maximum connectable conductor cross section 120 mm Fuses None Quantit...

Page 43: ...grid input power 110 kW Diameter of stud terminal for connecting N and grounding conductor 10 mm Diameter of the screws at the fuse switch disconnector for connecting L1 L2 and L3 8 mm Maximum torque of stud terminal 10 Nm to 20 Nm Maximum torque of the fuse switch disconnector 14 Nm Maximum connectable conductor cross section 120 mm Maximum fuse link 160 A Fuses LV HRC size 00 Stud terminal diame...

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