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Operating Manual

SUNNY TRIPOWER 20000TL / 25000TL

STP20-25TL-BE-en-10 | 98-112100.01 | Version 1.0

AMERICAN ENGLISH

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Page 1: ...Operating Manual SUNNY TRIPOWER 20000TL 25000TL STP20 25TL BE en 10 98 112100 01 Version 1 0 AMERICAN ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... that a product or symbol is not trademarked The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of these marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under license Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed by the Modbus Organization Inc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Phillips and Pozidriv are registered tra...

Page 3: ...19 6 2 Overview of the Connection Area 20 6 2 1 View from Below 20 6 2 2 Interior View 21 6 3 AC Connection 21 6 3 1 Requirements for the AC Connection 21 6 3 2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid 23 6 3 3 Connecting Additional Grounding 24 6 4 DC Connection 24 6 4 1 Requirements for the DC Connection 24 6 4 2 Connecting the PV Array 25 6 4 3 Retrofitting the Surge Arrester Type II 26 7 Co...

Page 4: ...ers 32 8 3 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak 33 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 34 10 Technical Data 36 11 Accessories 41 12 Contact 42 13 EC Declaration of Conformity 45 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual STP20 25TL BE en 10 4 ...

Page 5: ...Technical Information Parameter List Overview of the rotary switch settings for config uring the country data set and display language Technical Information Overview of the Rotary Switch Settings Efficiency and derating behavior Technical Information Efficiency and Derating Selection of the residual current device Technical Information Criteria for Selecting a Residual Current Device Selection of ...

Page 6: ...tes a situation which if not avoided can re sult in property damage Sections describing activities to be performed by qualified persons only Information that is important for a specific topic or goal but is not safety relevant Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal Desired result A problem that might occur Nomenclature Complete designation Designation in this document Sunny Tripower I...

Page 7: ... the product e g changes or modifications are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG Making unauthorized changes will void the warranty and will normally result in invalidation of the operating permit SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damages caused by such changes Any use of the product other than described in the Intended Use section ...

Page 8: ...ed persons only Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document see Section 9 page 34 Danger to life due to electric shock Touching an ungrounded PV module or an array frame can cause a fatal electric shock Connect and ground the PV modules array frame and electrically conductive surfaces so that there is continuous conduction Obser...

Page 9: ...ion Quantity Designation A 1 Inverter B 1 Handle of the DC load break switch C 1 Wall mounting bracket D 1 Operating manual supplementary sheet with default set tings installation manual of the DC connector E 6 Negative DC connectors F 6 Positive DC connectors G 6 Sealing plug M 1 Clamping bracket N 1 Cylindrical screw M6 O 1 Conical spring washer M6 3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Ope...

Page 10: ...it into the utility grid Figure 2 Design of the Sunny Tripower Position Designation A Thread for screwing in two eye bolts for transport B Type label You will find the following information on the type label Device type Model Serial number Serial No Date of manufacture Device specific characteristics C Ventilation grid D Recess 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual STP20 2...

Page 11: ... the green LED which indicates feed in oper ation of the inverter Observe the documentation This symbol is located next to the red LED which indicates an error Communication This symbol is located next to the blue LED Danger This symbol indicates that the inverter must be additionally grounded if a second grounding conductor or equipotential bonding is required locally see Section 6 3 3 Connecting...

Page 12: ...le disposal regulations for electronic waste CE marking The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU direc tives Degree of protection IP65 The product is protected against dust intrusion and water jets from any angle The product is suitable for outdoor installation RAL quality mark for solar products The product complies with the requirements of the German Institute for Quality ...

Page 13: ...rol Module enables the inverter to implement grid management services and is equipped with an additional multifunction relay for information on installation and configuration see the installation manual of the SMA Power Control Module The SMA Power Control Module can be retrofitted SMA OptiTrac Global Peak SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is an advancement of SMA OptiTrac and allows the operating point of...

Page 14: ...peration which could be perceived as annoying The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter see Section 10 Technical Data page 36 To ensure optimum operation the ambient temperature should be between 25 C and 40 C The mounting location should not be exposed to direct solar irradiation Direct solar irradiation can cause the inverter to overheat As a result the...

Page 15: ...nts Recommended clearances Provided that the recommended clearances are observed adequate heat dissipation will be ensured Thus you will prevent power reduction due to excessive temperature 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual 15 STP20 25TL BE en 10 ...

Page 16: ...o moisture can penetrate the inverter The inverter should be mounted in such a way that LED signals can be read without difficulty Figure 5 Permitted and prohibited mounting positions 5 2 Mounting the Inverter Additionally required mounting material not included in the scope of delivery At least two screws that are suitable for the support surface size M10 at maximum At least two washers that are ...

Page 17: ...ing it With one hand grasp the recessed grip and with the other hand support the top part of the enclosure This will prevent the inverter tipping forward If the inverter is to be transported and lifted with a crane remove the filler plugs on the top of the inverter and screw the eye bolts into the threads Risk of burns from hot surfaces During operation the inverter can get hot Mount the inverter ...

Page 18: ...r rear panel 4 Drill the holes 5 Plug one screw anchor into each hole 6 Secure the wall mounting bracket horizontally using screws and washers 7 Hook the inverter into the wall mounting bracket 8 When using a crane to transport the inverter remove the eye bolts after hooking the inverter into the bracket and attach the filler plugs again 9 In order to secure the inverter from being lifted off the ...

Page 19: ...ioned by qualified persons with the appropriate skills only If an error occurs have it rectified by qualified persons only Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document see Section 9 page 34 Damage to the seal of the enclosure lids in subfreezing If you open the upper and lower enclosure lids in subfreezing conditions the enclosur...

Page 20: ...ltifunction relay or SMA Power Control Module C Enclosure opening M32 with filler plug for the data cables or network cables D Enclosure opening M20 with filler plug for the data cables or network cables E Enclosure opening for the AC connection F Positive and negative DC connectors input B G Positive and negative DC connectors input A 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manu...

Page 21: ...able E Jumper slot for switching the display language to English F Screw to release and attach the communication board G Rotary switch A and B for setting the country data set H Slot for the SD memory card for service purposes only 6 3 AC Connection 6 3 1 Requirements for the AC Connection Cable requirements External diameter 14 mm to 25 mm Conductor cross section 4 mm to 16 mm Maximum conductor c...

Page 22: ... device is required install a residual current device which trips at a residual current of 100 mA or higher for details on selecting a residual current device see the Technical Information Criteria for Selecting a Residual Current Device at www SMA Solar com Overvoltage category The inverter can be used in grids of installation category III or lower in accordance with IEC 60664 1 That means that t...

Page 23: ... the swivel nut of the cable gland 6 Dismantle the AC cable 7 Shorten L1 L2 L3 and N by 5 mm each 8 Strip off the insulation of L1 L2 L3 N and PE by 12 mm 9 Push the safety levers of the AC connecting terminal plate right up to the stop 10 Risk of fire if two conductors are connected to one terminal If you connect two conductors to a terminal a fire can occur due to a bad electrical connection Nev...

Page 24: ...lamping bracket tight using the M6x16 cylindrical screw and the conical spring washer torque 6 Nm The teeth of the conical spring washer must face the clamping bracket 6 4 DC Connection 6 4 1 Requirements for the DC Connection Requirements for the PV modules per input All PV modules must be of the same type The same number of series connected PV modules must be connected to all strings All PV modu...

Page 25: ...ters in the immediate vicinity of the inverter The adapters must not be visible or freely accessible In order to interrupt the DC electric circuit always disconnect the inverter as described in this document see Section 9 page 34 6 4 2 Connecting the PV Array 1 Ensure that the circuit breaker is switched off from all three line conductors and that it cannot be reconnected 2 Check the strings for g...

Page 26: ... connectors with sealing plugs into the corresponding DC inputs on the inverter The DC connectors snap audibly into place 7 Ensure that all DC connectors are securely in place 6 4 3 Retrofitting the Surge Arrester Type II The inverter is equipped ex works with surge arresters or it can be retrofitted see Section 11 Accessories page 41 1 Danger to life due to high voltages Disconnect the inverter f...

Page 27: ...ug the new surge arresters into the slots provided until they lock into place with the locking tabs The inspection window must be located on the right hand side 4 Position the DC protective cover at the upper edge flip down and tighten it torque 3 5 Nm 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual 27 STP20 25TL BE en 10 ...

Page 28: ...nal decoupling protection When operating the PV system with external decoupling protection the inverter has the additional country data set Medium Voltage Directive Germany This country data set allows you to extend the operating range of the inverter for voltage and frequency This country data set should only be selected if the PV system is disconnected via external decoupling If you set the coun...

Page 29: ...ternal grid and PV system protection 6 kW Italy 1 Country data set in preparation This overview is only an extract at the time of printing You can find a current detailed list in the Technical Information Overview of the Rotary Switch Settings at www SMA Solar com Procedure 1 Danger to life due to high voltages Ensure that the inverter is disconnected from all voltage sources and that the enclosur...

Page 30: ...he factory mounted filler plugs can be used for that purpose Procedure 1 Make sure that the AC cable is routed in such way that it cannot be damaged by the partition in the lower enclosure lid 2 Insert the lower enclosure lid from above and fold it down The screws must protrude from the lower enclosure lid 3 Tighten all six screws with an Allen key AF 3 in the order 1 to 6 torque 2 0 Nm When obser...

Page 31: ...en LED is flashing The DC input voltage is still too low Once the DC input voltage is sufficiently high feed in operation begins The red LED is glowing There is probably an error Rectify the error see service manual at www SMA Solar com 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual 31 STP20 25TL BE en 10 ...

Page 32: ...g Operating Parameters This section describes the basic procedure for changing operating parameters Always change operating parameters as described in this section Some parameters that have sensitive functions can only be viewed and changed by qualified persons for further information on changing parameters refer to the manual of the communication product The operating parameters of the inverter a...

Page 33: ...the PV system The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section see Section 8 2 page 32 Procedure Select the parameter Cycle time of the OptiTrac Global Peak algorithm or MPPShdw CycTms and set the required time interval The ideal time interval is usually six minutes This value should only be increased if the shading situation changes extremely slowly The invert...

Page 34: ...m air Observe the applicable safety regulations Destruction of the measuring device due to overvoltage Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range of 1 000 V or higher Procedure 1 Disconnect the circuit breaker from all three line conductors and secure against reconnection 2 Turn the DC load break switch to the position O 3 If the multifunction relay is used switch off the load supply...

Page 35: ... plate between L and N and afterwards between L and PE Insert the test probe maximum diameter 2 mm in each round opening of the terminal 10 Ensure that no voltage is present between any terminal of the multifunction relay and PE of the AC connecting terminal plate 11 Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge The internal components of the inverter can be irreparably damaged by electros...

Page 36: ...P 20000TL 30 STP 25000TL 30 Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 20 000 W 25 000 W Maximum apparent AC power 20 000 VA 25 000 VA Rated grid voltage 230 V 230 V Nominal AC voltage 220 V 230 V 240 V 220 V 230 V 240 V AC voltage range 180 V to 280 V 180 V to 280 V Nominal AC current at 220 V 230 V 240 V 29 A 36 2 A Maximum output current 29 A 36 2 A Maximum output current under fault conditions 50 A 50 A Total...

Page 37: ...iciency ηEU 98 0 98 0 Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short circuit diode Input side disconnection point DC load break switch DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors optional surge arrester type II AC short circuit current capability Current control Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 3 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50 A Ground fault monitoring Insulation monitor...

Page 38: ...A IEC 61727 PEA IEC 62109 2 NEN EN 50438 NRS 097 2 1 PPC RD 661 2007 RD 1699 2011 SI 4777 VDE AR N4105 VDE 0126 1 1 VFR 2014 UTE C15 712 1 AS 4777 BDEW 2008 CEI 0 16 CEI 0 21 IEC 61727 MEA IEC 61727 PEA NRS 097 2 1 SI 4777 In preparation EN 50438 Does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 50438 IEC 62109 2 In order to meet the requirements of this standard the inverter must either be ...

Page 39: ...erminal Multifunction relay Optional RS485 galvanically isolated Optional Speedwire Webconnect data module Optional SMA Power Control Module Optional Surge arrester type II Optional Fans Width x height x depth 60 mm x 60 mm x 25 4 mm Noise emission typical 29 dB A Maximum operating altitude 3 000 m Air flow rate 40 m h Torques Upper lid screws 6 Nm 0 3 Nm Screws lower lid 2 Nm 0 3 Nm Screws for DC...

Page 40: ...Event messages for users 250 events Event messages for installers 250 events 10 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual STP20 25TL BE en 10 40 ...

Page 41: ... 485CB 10 Speedwire Webconnect data module Speedwire Webconnect data module as retrofit kit SWDM 10 SMA Power Control Module Multifunction interface for implement ing grid management services PWCMOD 10 Multifunction relay retrofit kit Multifunction relay for retrofitting in PV inverters MFR01 10 Surge arrester type II Retrofit kit DC surge arresters type II for input A and B DC_SPD_KIT3 10 11 Acce...

Page 42: ...oll free for Australia 1800 SMA AUS 1800 762 287 International 61 2 9491 4200 Belgien Bel gique België SMA Benelux BVBA SPRL Mecheln 32 15 286 730 Brasil Vide España Espanha Česko SMA Central Eastern Europe s r o Praha 420 235 010 417 Chile Ver España Danmark Se Deutschland Tyskland Deutschland SMA Solar Technology AG Niestetal Medium Power Solutions Wechselrichter 49 561 9522 1499 Kommunikation 4...

Page 43: ...h Siehe Deutschland Perú Ver España Polska Patrz Česko Czechy Portugal SMA Solar Technology Portugal Unipessoal Lda Lisboa Isento de taxas em Portugal 800 20 89 87 Internacional 351 212377860 România Vezi Česko Cehia Schweiz Siehe Deutschland Slovensko pozri Česko Česká republika South Africa SMA Solar Technology South Africa Pty Ltd Centurion Pretoria 08600 SUNNY 08600 78669 International 27 12 6...

Page 44: ... 86 10 5670 1350 971 2 234 6177 SMA Middle East LLC 끭 Ҁ 01 234 9 鲵뼑ꖱ霢 끭 Ё Ҁ Middle East LLC 234 5 6 78 9 3 Other countries International SMA Service Line Niestetal Toll free worldwide 00800 SMA SERVICE 800 762 7378423 12 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual STP20 25TL BE en 10 44 ...

Page 45: ...hnology AG confirms herewith that the inverters described in this document are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above mentioned directives The entire EC Declaration of Conformity can be found at www SMA Solar com 13 EC Declaration of Conformity SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Manual 45 STP20 25TL BE en 10 ...

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